Some people use the waning minutes of New Year’s Eve to make resolutions they generally don’t keep. I use those precious–and unrecoverable—moments to answer questions that weren’t answered during the previous 364 days.
Such as:
• When is the Democratic Party gonna’ admit the presidential election is really about Kamala Harris? Acknowledging the ‘truth’ may motivate those brothers on the fence—a sizable percentage of whom are turning their backs on President Joe Biden (which means they will lose their Black card).
Pied Piper Party leaders have admitted concern about brothers who haven’t benefitted from Bidenonomics, new jobs, or promises of safer streets staying home next November.
Of course, campaigning on the possibility that Biden might not serve his full term may energize the Black vote, but it will no doubt scare the hell out of closet racists around the country and put Donald (“Donnie Danger”)Trumpster back in the White House.
• What is good hair? Is it the straight black (yellow, green, or red) wig material so many sisters attach to their skulls? Remember the good old days when natural hair sufficed? What happened to ‘happy to be nappy’?
• You feel compelled to spend an extra $50 on a charity. Where does it go? To a political campaign, Hunger Task Force, youth mentoring program, Red Cross, Rescue Mission, cancer research, or a Black nonprofit? If your answer is to contribute to a political campaign over a human need, I feel sorry for you…But that’s just me…
• Is it true Snoop Doggy Dud has been hired by NBC to cover the summer Olympics? If so, he’d be perfect for the ‘high jump’!
• Did you know the ‘revolution’ Gil Scott Heron prophesied in 1970 that ‘wouldn’t be televised’ was instead announced in a book? That explains why only 23 of us stood on the corner awaiting the command to start the battle.
• Were you drunk (or high) when you resolved last year to get involved in community affairs, hold politicians accountable and volunteer time at the neighborhood government school?
• How did local bars do—revenue wise—since no one over 50 years of age goes out anymore out of fear of being shot, involved in an auto accident caused by a reckless driver, or stopped by the police?
• Why does my cereal snap and crackle but not pop? Maybe it’s afraid a ‘pop’ will falsely signal the new gun shot locator technology used by police will spark a volatile response by the MPD.
• The Milwaukee School Board is considering a referendum to raise your taxes; how would you vote?
• The Common Council likewise gave themselves a significant raise after the spring elections. Would you support the raise if allowed to vote on it in a referendum? Speaking of referendums, why weren’t the Milwaukee residents given the opportunity to vote on the new city tax increases through a referendum?
• Should the Common Council enact a new minimum wage?
• Do you go to church to hear the preacher or what is preached?
• Would you have a problem with Black men wearing European-styled wigs? What about straightening their hair?
Thinning their lips? Shortening their…never mind that last one.
• Does the hair on the back of your neck go up when you hear the wail of a police siren, or see flashing police lights in your rearview mirror? Even if you haven’t done anything?
• Do you still cheat on your spouse/mate/soul mate?
• Did you know that watermelon was an aphrodisiac? Is it the juice or the seeds? Think that question through before answering.
• Why are male fiancés not given engagement rings? In fact, who came up with the ‘law’ mandating men must bail out their ‘futures’ to get married? Are you buying a wife? Is the level of your love based on the size of a diamond?
• Do you realize what you are doing when you buy brand name clothes—like Nike, or …. If you have not figured out how you’re being pimped, you’ll probably not understand why I don’t buy any? (I wear gifts, but leave it at that)
• To be honest, how many times did you sin in 2023? Do you have a get-out-of-jail-free card?
• How will Black districts fare if the new state Supreme Court remakes the legislative district lines?
Remember what happened when the late legendary state representative Polly Williams retired?
We lost her seat because a majority-minority district does not ensure the election of a Black candidate. In fact, given Black voting totals, we could lose several Black representatives.
• Why do ‘government’ schools avoid (intentionally ignore, actually) calling the Motherland ‘Alkebulan’?
• Why don’t you know where or what ‘Alkebulan’ is?
If you are one of those brothers or sisters who don’t know what the word is, or the location of ‘Alkebulan,’ here’s the answer:
‘Alkebulan’ is the ancient name of AFRICA! Alkebulan (or Alkebu-lan) means, “mother of mankind” or “garden of Eden.”
Alkebulan is the oldest and only word of indigenous origin.
It was used by the Moors, Nubians, Numidians, Khart-Haddans (Carthagenians), and Ethiopians.
Thus ends that particular lesson for today!
• An educational website asked, ‘What is the impact of Brown vs. Board?’
How would you answer that, given that schools are as segregated today as they were 50 years ago?
• Am I a racist for consistently supporting the Black team, player, or superhero?
• Do Black lives matter to Black people? Or has our concern disappeared with the village, Black nuclear family concept, and teenage virginity?
• A 13-year-old ‘man-child’ has been charged with murdering a 10-year-old girl on 39th and Hampton last week. What role did parental discipline play in his actions?
Does spanking, time outs, or ‘cussing out’ a child influence their behavior?
• Be honest: Did Alderman Khalif Rainey announce his retirement because (a) he accomplished some great milestone; (b) he was facing stiff competition for reelection; or (c) his reward for serving two terms (eight years) is a lifetime pension?
• Research shows Americans between 15 and 45 read less than 10 minutes daily. Hmm, does that explain why most Black folks are stuck on stupid?
• I know that’s harsh, particularly given that our propensity to remain ignorant is by design.
• Doubt me? Milwaukee is home to the lowest fourth and eighth-grade reading proficiency levels for Black students in the United States of America!
But you probably didn’t know it because the U.S. Department of Education revealed that sad and ‘sinful’ statistic in a written report.
More next week…
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