"People of Color"

I am tired of hearing the term “people of color” used when referring  to Black folks and their issues. Somehow the media and prominent people of influence have bought into this term when referring to Black people issues in the U. S. I don’t  mind this when other minorities have  common interests but many  Black issues are unique to the Black experience.

For instance, when we talk about reparations, should we include other groups? No. Only our ancestor were slaves . Only our ancestors dealt with the “Jim Crow” laws and school integration. We did the heavy lifting on  voting rights, and voter suppression too. We carry a heavy burden and acknowledgement of this is constant and should not be ignored. I know that the “term people color” is an inclusive term but there is no race of people that” catch hell “ like we do and I want this society to know that clearly.  Being Black is different because this society makes it so. I look forward to that day that is coming when we want have to use the term “people of color.” It is not offensive by design but  the term dilutes and distracts from  the role and plight of Black people in America and that’s not good for America because America suppose to be about liberty and justice for all. We have bought into this term because we have continued to let other define us.

This term “people of color” It does not refer to us all the time. It refers to us sometimes.  We are unique in the historical background of this Great Nation. Let’s not rewrite history. It’s etched in stone literally.  I am very proud to be Black. I get excited when I think about it sometimes. We are incredible people.

We have paid the highest price and invested the most blood, sweat, and tears and humiliation in the building of this great American society .We are still paying the highest price to keep America great. Give us our just dues.  I truly believe that America is the greatest nation in the history of world due in large part because of Black people. Our contributions are undeniable. We have never been paid for work we’ve done . That’s why I believe in reparations and I have developed a plan that will benefit the entire USA and the world too.  It is called “The American Reparation Plan .” When this plan is enacted it will serve as an unparalleled economic stimulus.  . AS a matter of fact reparations will send this economy to the stratosphere.

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