I am sorely disappointed by the numbers of Democrats which did not vote, and more so the number of Blacks. Approximately 86 to 90 million registered voters (various sources had different numbers) did not cast a ballot in the presidential election of 2024. Republicans had a greater turnout rate. Sad. If there was ever a moment in American history for people to wake up, that time was the 2024 election. So many people only care about their immediate environment, and consider nothing outside of a 3 foot radius about themselves.
Within two weeks, Trump has dismantled DEI programs in both federal and the private sector, federal jobs, decimated various programs, and came after undocumented immigrants while abusing executive privileges in a way we have yet to see. A couple of days ago, CBS news announced a national poll declaring 70% of Americans approve of the things Trump has done in the first two weeks of his administration. This is about more than Trump, more than Musk, it is about the mentality dominating the 70% margin in that poll. This is primarily about white nationalism.
ICE is behaving like the Gestapo, arresting and deporting Hispanics/Mexicans. They are also harassing blacks and Natives-- for no good reason other then to create racial tension. It is all part of Musk and his side kick, Donald to stoke chaos and fear into those communities. We must resist this devised and shrewdly calculated plan of psychological and systemic warfare against our people. We must mobilize and take action.
For black people, the right to vote was bought with shed blood and tremendous efforts from so many people who fought for civil rights and freedom. Look at the price activists paid, and then consider you only needed to register and vote in 2024. The white nationalist tide wants to take our voting privileges away, but we must unite and resist. Mid-term elections are approaching- hit these racist and misogynistic politicians with your vote! If Democrats can win back the House and Senate, we would have the numbers to impeach Donald Trump's delusional ass and shake off Musk-in-mourning-for-South Africa. I personally do not think from the sound of Project 2025 the elections of 2028 are guaranteed--just look at what we have witnessed since Trump retook office. Hate is an irrational, unpredictable force!
I resent when people say I could not vote in good conscious because I did not like either candidate. Well, aren't you special? Pat yourself on the back, for your good conscious has allowed a raging racist dictator to set up an authoritarian government. Your good conscious has allowed the Republican Party which is representative of the white nationalist agenda to set up a stronghold entrenched into all branches of government, and it has severely infiltrated the judicial system on local, state, and federal levels. We saw this train coming, and to ring your hands and do nothing is unconscionable. This was not a normal election to sit out of--this election was an effort to save our democracy!
We cannot sit idly by no more! And quite frankly, anyone of color will not have a choice to sit idly by, because inevitably this administration is throwing out numerous executive orders which will impact you! I fully expect an even more dramatic rise in hate crimes and exhibitions of racial hatred. Hate infested people cannot control themselves, and it makes them dangerous. Being so, we too have a right to protest and to protect ourselves. We must look outside of ourselves--past three feet, find credible news sources, and remain ever so vigilant.
Put away apathy, and become active even if it just telling people in your life about what is going on. The white nationalist establishment has made significant gains in the White House. Vote, vote, vote! Participate in demonstrations if you have the ability to do so. Sign petitions. Offer financial support to organizations or perhaps join organizations with a mission to fight oppression. Start your own grass root organization if need be--we must organize. We desperately need leadership among black people and much needed leadership in the Democratic Party. Al Sharpton is just one man, and he cannot do everything himself. This has got to change, for we no longer have the luxury of time.
