Why are we still sitting at the back of the bus?
Good evening, family. I know I haven’t been around much, but I am back now!! In honor of the Juneteenth celebration that I just ventured to today, I began thinking about my own misadventures as well as why black people continually are “sitting in the back of the bus” ( figuratively and literally)! Some of you are saying,” I sit at the back of the bus because its easier to get off my stop or it’s always crowded in the front.” While some of you have valid reasons to be at the back of the bus, I’m speaking of a more “holistic” approach and try to get down to the bottom of “Why?”
Why are we continuing to put ourselves in the back of the proverbial back of the bus? because even though Rosa refused to get up and decided to take a stand, We have continued to disrespect her legacy as well as those who fought for Civil Rights in America. We continue to sit in the back of the bus every time we pay more attention to “what’s popping!” in “hip hop land” rather than becoming better parents and making sure OUR children are getting the best education and opportunities POSSIBLE! ( you hear that, New York State?!) You disrespect Rosa and sit in the back of the bus, every time you chase “hoes” and “b*tches”, instead of looking for relationships that will make you better as a person. You “sit in the back of the bus” every time you go “rim shopping” instead of saving your money and trying to move out of your momma’s basement!
The blatant disrespect and refusal to “sit in the front of the bus” is at an ALL TIME HIGH…..for example : When you pay more attention to Diddy, Nicki Minaj/Lil Kim beef , and forgive me , Kat Stacks…you are still sitting in the back of the bus!! You need to be more concerned with doing something to uplift your people and not always be focused on the nonsense that they know will entice you!! “BE MORE” ( Rosa didn’t get arrested for you to continue to stay stuck thinking you are inferior!”
Good night….
“You have been warned! I’m baaaaack!” ( and I’m just getting started)
I must agree with you Fizzy poo… and despite all the B.S. I’m glad you’re back!! *HUGS*