Some real shyt...
In the last year, I've really opened my eyes to a lot of issues facing my Black people. I've always felt connected but after certain readings, discussions and experiences... I truly do look at other Black people as truly being on the same side and as FAMILY.
How does that help?
Almost like Neo, I feel jacked out of the Matrix. Growing up in Brooklyn(Old Brooklyn), I learned quickly that when another young man looks at you, it's a challenge, someone bumps you... you do not take the kind route and always apologize, and you almost never say good morning to other young black men that you do not know.
This society w/ it's force feeding of stereotypes truly has made us believe we are enemies to each other. Once a truly opened my eyes, and I started feeling more connected to my black people, I realized that the adrenaline that you feel when you enter one of those "life situations" if a result of FEAR.
Not a fear of this other man, but FEAR of behaving NON THREATENING.
Although, people do still scheme on others, I can't tell you one time lately I've felt that adrenaline rush of a confrontation. Living without looking at your fellow black man as a threat and an opponent is freeing brehs.
Considering the areas that I frequent and chill at, it's beautiful.
IF we all KNEW that we weren't each other's enemy...