On too many occasions the black man’s voice has been stifled by ‘the system’ that he has invested his faith, time, and trust. This act of non-inclusion and rejection single-handedly leads to pervasive frustration and all sorts of complexities that will and have contributed to the Plight of the Black Man. Included in this conflict is his ongoing attempts to be a ‘good man’. A decent man for his wife/girl, children, and community.
Some believe living in America is an easy task if only you are motivated to attain the American Dream. However, the black man has found the attainment to be somewhat littered with conflict: Downs.
One ‘down’ that’s typically prevalent in his daily life is his relationship with black women. Again, some believe the system I have referred to has been the culprit, the poison that has handicapped the black male-female relationship dynamic.
On this blog The Shadow will address issues of the black man. He will regurgitate the varying – but poignant occurrences of black men in written form. All situations have been shared with The Shadow over the years. With the permission of the black man (who was brave enough to share his story), The Shadow will make an attempt to retell the life event without any spin whatsoever.
On this sacred place of literary disclosure, The Shadow asks all readers to provide feedback, state an opinion, and/or continue to be silent.
Some believe living in America is an easy task if only you are motivated to attain the American Dream. However, the black man has found the attainment to be somewhat littered with conflict: Downs.
One ‘down’ that’s typically prevalent in his daily life is his relationship with black women. Again, some believe the system I have referred to has been the culprit, the poison that has handicapped the black male-female relationship dynamic.
On this blog The Shadow will address issues of the black man. He will regurgitate the varying – but poignant occurrences of black men in written form. All situations have been shared with The Shadow over the years. With the permission of the black man (who was brave enough to share his story), The Shadow will make an attempt to retell the life event without any spin whatsoever.
On this sacred place of literary disclosure, The Shadow asks all readers to provide feedback, state an opinion, and/or continue to be silent.
-The Shadow
This is a good idea. I hope you have some success. Keep writing. I enjoy your "stuff".
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Reader Response:
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of YOU! Keep evolving and expanding your writing skills because we ALL have a story to tell and can't NOBODY tell our story like we can! As you share what has been entrusted to you remember we ALL can learn from one another for the betterment of us as a people as a race of Black folk who share one common bond. OUR HISTORY HERE IN AMERICA!!! Our issues were not created overnight and thus they will not be combated overnight either. But as we acknowledge each other's feelings and thoughts I am very confident that we as Black Men and Black Women will find an equilibrium to live in peace & harmony with one another. I know I am going to TRY as I die daily to the old ME and give birth to someone wiser, more understanding and more tolerant of the view points of others.
God Bless Each and Every One Reading!
-Freedom
Reader Response:
ReplyDeleteI also think that it's great that you are continuing to write stories/commentary that not only can challenge/enlighten you but can challenge/enlighten us to think about our personals values and experiences. I appreciate that you want to include me on this journey.
-YW