WHO CARES ABOUT THE “N” WORD

WHO CARES ABOUT THE “N” WORD

I have been hearing and reading forums and blogs about the use of words, whether they geared towards women, men, race or sexuality. These discussion, never take into consideration that, generationally, we are faced with a drop out rate that has reached epic proportions. Next to third world countries the United States of America has one of the highest drop out/ illiteracy rates in the world. To stress vocabulary words over ones ability to read and write is reckless and futile.

Growing up some words were not uttered in the home whether you were young or old. The “n” word was at the top of that list. Now children are allowed to curse out their parents with no repercussions. These are the same young men and women that we are attempting to curve from saying the “n” word. What logic is there in that, first we have to deal with the utter lack of respect in ones self, parents, family structure and etc. We can deal with the issue that is dear to those advocating the abolishment of “the” word after we address the issue of ignorance.

Hip Hop once again is at the head of another “great problem” of our youth. Yet it is one of the only secular musical mediums that faith in GOD is viewed as not only normalcy but assumed. We have seen hit after hit that advocates the necessity to pray and have faith in GOD. But yet, the generation that allowed prayer to come out of schools with out a great fight finds it an imminent threat to our social and moral fiber.

Attacking something and someone will create a natural and expected reaction or response. Defensive youth is a by-product of the constant conflict between old and young in our community. Before we have unity we need to have a cease-fire between the rivaling mindsets. Each believes that it has a valid point, rightfully so, but neither will agree that the effects outweigh the cause.

There are far worst words in our vocabulary than just focusing on one that has been immortalized by hate, oppression and ignorance, now being accepted by a generation that does not understand the magnitude of slavery and segregation.

I’m advocating unity in tone and direction, once we correct our homes we can correct the rest of what ails our community. Begin to sit these young men and women down, explain the scope of slavery, how it effects them everyday and what people like Martin Luther King, Malcolm X and so many others have on their daily lives. Get them to see the value in an education and invest in their future through rewards and incentives. It is ashamed that we don’t see kids from our community working in the local businesses anymore. It’s liked we’ve pushed them away because we know what they will become before they even have a chance to decide for themselves. THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES.