“The best way to predict the future is
to create it”
-Divine Bradley
I wonder what
the complexion of the global scene would be if, in mass, those of Afrikan
origin would start to have conversations and strategy sessions about the state
of our economic reality. How quickly
would the condition of our collective existence change if we looked at how and
why we conduct the business of life the way we do? Personally I know not how
fast we could turn our situation around, but I do know a conversation that
would help immensely.
The fact is we
are at a major disadvantage when it comes to our material well being. Reason being, collectively we control
nothing. Worse than that, many who are
in a position of wealth and resource control think like our oppressors! That is
to say by their actions it is safe to conclude they are in alignment with the
capitalist demons who designed this system.
The weird part is we suffer not for lack of money. By 2015 it is estimated by Nielsen that our
buying power will be 1.1 trillion dollars.
So money by and large is not the problem. HOW and WHERE we use it is however. 
Education,
food, shelter, clothing, communication and transportation are the sciences we
should be investing in. For example let’s
take a look at the so called Jews. “in
the age of the great industrial expansion their role was outstanding in three
particular economic areas: in the textile and clothing field, in banking and
finance and in the development of a new kind of merchandising such as the
department store and mail order business”-Eric Hirshler writing on German
Jews. But how did they achieve this? It’s quite simply actually- CULTURE!
By making ownership
a part of their very fabric of life they have secured a lasting legacy for
future generations. If we were to combine that mindset with a template of
passage into adulthood we would actually make some headway. Consider this: “The Afrikan rites we develop
for our sons must instill/teach:
Respect of the Creator, nature and the
Afrikan nation
Respect for our elders
Respect for our women
Respect for male/female relationships
Self –Discipline (resilience and determination)
Self –Defense and defense of family
Fiscal responsibility
Sexual Morality
The role and responsibility of Fatherhood
The role and responsibility of Brotherhood
Our story
Critical thinking skills
Remember that
these requirements are designed for initiates in middle to high school (13-18). They should be modified for males in younger
and older age grade cohorts” –Asafo (Mwalim K Bomani pg. 128).
Now that sounds like a plan! By accepting the simple truth that we are in
a war for our very survival we can begin to set goals far beyond the notion of “equality”
It is clear from study and experience that economic science must be incorporated
in our struggle to a greater effect.
Whether it is simply starting a family business or the total revamping
of our behavior towards white supremacy, our economic skill level will
determine our fate.
Now that sounds like a plan! By accepting the simple truth that we are in
a war for our very survival we can begin to set goals far beyond the notion of “equality”
It is clear from study and experience that economic science must be incorporated
in our struggle to a greater effect.
Whether it is simply starting a family business or the total revamping
of our behavior towards white supremacy, our economic skill level will
determine our fate.
Waking up is hard to do. Waking up to the fact that to many you are not
even a human being; you are just data on a spreadsheet is rough stuff. Our cooperation in their design will
determine the size of the bonus these people receive. It is a very simple
equation. But must our survival be so
cold? Is it all about how much capital
we have? I say no!
Eco alludes to environment. Capital
in our situation represents our ability to purchase the items (raw materials, licenses,
etc.) needed to build and maintain our life as we wish. This is the ends justifying scenario. Regulation of the events in a given
environment occurs naturally. So it is a given that we too need regulation in our
environment, cultural checks and balances if you will. In the end we must have a stalwart economic
army against incursion by white supremacy. 
The nature of these beings will not allow for true diplomatic relations
in regards to sharing resources. “Knowing
that under every condition and every circumstance that the European is
visualize and pursue an absolute supremacy over all others renders making peace
in order to change the oppressor wishful thinking” (Asafo). Look deeply at world history, not just at our
story. European history is fraught with
war, fratricide and genocide.
This
is not to say the Afrikan has not had his fair share of internal conflict. But
by and large we are a much more historically peaceful people. Tolerance and unity is our trademark;
savagery and division is theirs. So
doesn’t it make sense to protect ourselves on the economic front as well? We should be buying and selling to other Afrikans
at a much higher rate. We should be
importing and exporting Afrikan products to each other. We should be teaching each other to invest in
mutual funds, stocks and bonds with the express intent to amass wealth to take
care of OUR infrastructure. Our companies should stay in our hands and cater to
our culture period. In closing we will do
well to remember the words of the great John Henry Clarke:
“Everything that touches your life
must be an instrument of your liberation or it must be discarded.” Ashe.
