Hello Everyone:

It's been quite some time since I've updated this blog due to a multitude of reasons.  To be perfectly frank, I've been considering starting a brand new blog but I haven't made a final decision on this issue.  However, I've been prompted by an issue that deserves to be addressed with some "intelligence" and "objectivity".

It never fails; every time any news about African Americans is posted on the Internet the amount of derogatory feedback is legion.  For the most part, we African Americans aren't surprised by this sort of "overt" negativity.  It simply goes with the territory, so to speak, because many very "racist" and "hateful" people who deeply resent "people of color" for whatever reason, never miss an opportunity to anonymously sit behind their computers and mindlessly bash us because they can't be readily identified.  Thankfully, the GOD I worship, "SITS HIGH, AND LOOKS LOW" and when people choose to put "hateful", "destructive" intentions into motion, THEY WILL ALWAYS COME BACK TO HAUNT THEM AND THAT'S A "NATURAL" FACT!!!

Historically, the achievements of African Americans have always been under represented within American society which is what has prompted the recognition of "Black History" month.  During the month of February, a concerted effort is made to focus public awareness upon the struggles and accomplishments of African Americans.  For the most part, the significant accomplishments of "Non-Caucasians" have been consistently overlooked within the curriculum of public schools.  Community efforts such as these help combat the institutionalized racism that is well embedded within so many public and private institutions that result in these blatant oversights.

On March 6, 2011, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, known as the NAACP, held its 42nd Annual Image Award ceremony.  From its inception on February 12, 1909, this internationally renown organization has been at the forefront of the struggle against inequality that has adversely impacted "people of color" within the United States.  Like so many well established institutions, it has had its "ups and downs" but for the most part, it has significantly contributed to the judicial, legislative and cultural victories that have advanced equality in America.  Make no mistake; these significant victories have paved the way to eradicate "overt" discrimination against anybody based upon age, race, sex, religion, national origin as well as sexual orientation.  This well respected organization provides an excellent annual forum to acknowledge the accomplishments of African Americans which aren't always readily appreciated within the larger scope of American society.

What I find "unacceptable" is the constant criticism of African Americans who openly voice their discontent about being overlooked when the nominations of more entertainment industry specific awards are compiled such as the Oscars, Golden Globes and Emmy awards.  Mind you, these are usually the same "ASS BACKWARD" Neanderthals who routinely criticize "community specific" award ceremonies such as the BET and NAACP Image Awards.  They criticize them as being vehicles of "reverse discrimination" but what is the justification for the complete "shut out" of African Americans regarding the Oscar nominations that have occurred this year??? 

A simple Internet search would yield numerous national, international and ethnic based organizations that honor the accomplishments of Australian, British, Chinese, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Latino and Spanish people, just to name a few.  Nobody criticizes these "national" or "ethnic" specific awards because there is "NOTHING MORALLY WRONG" with a community of individuals who come together on a regular basis to honor the accomplishments of their members.  Even those who work in the pornographic movie industry annually honor the accomplishments of their members.  Considering the depths of their “depravity”, does anyone complain???  At least organizations that honor the accomplishments of African Americans primarily promote those individuals who are making significant strides in their chosen fields in a very positive sense.  For those individuals who can't assimilate into a more “global” and “multi-cultural” world landscape THAT'S STRICTLY “YOUR” PROBLEM!  GET OVER IT!  People of color aren't going to "DISAPPEAR" simply because you would rather not acknowledge our "RELEVANCE''.  Diversity makes the world a much more interesting place and if you have chosen to reject the statistical realities of current and future population trends, the world will continue to "ROCK AND ROLL" WITHOUT YOU!  It existed long before you were born and will continue to do so regardless of how much you have chosen to absorb yourself in “hate” and “bigotry”.  YOU ARE YOUR “OWN” WORST ENEMY!!!

May God Bless You and Yours,

Sistah Selah