Quick takeaways:- Philosophies and Professions are independent of these groups. There are police who range from elites to the masses to the hardcore, for example.- There are Afrocentric Elites who may oppose Afrocentric "Focused"/On Point group.- There are Gay "Focused"/On Point which begs the point that groupings are about focus on how issues are dealt with more than being social.- Black nationalism and "Focused"/On Point are not the same nor is militancy.- Black Elites are not the only rich; There are very rich within all these grouping, supporting their groups activities- Many Scholars of Black Liberation are not within the "Focused"/On Point group; indeed, many are within Black status (although they may covertly support the On Point group)- The Black Elite is not necessarily an enemy to the Black "Focused" nor vis-versa. Think Spook who Sat by the Door.- The groupings of Black are relative and not absolute. Like with all living things, the groups are a human tool to frame a structure to assess our challenges.- Partnerships can occur if each group understands the limitations of the other. (eg don't expect the Black Elite to protest and openly attack Whites, don't expect the Black Hardcore to trust the the process, don't expect the Black Masses to tolerate patronizing lectures on why they have to a part of another groups solutions, don't expect Black Status/Status Chasers to appreciate being labeled "sell outs")Challenges:Because groupings can be independent of philosophy, a clear cut demarcation can be difficult. Case in point: Francis Cress Welsing (Status) has a following and consensus of Blacks (Masses) who agree with the Cress Theory on Race. During the riots that broke out during Rodney King trial where people rebelled (the unorganizable and other from Hardcore and Masses groups), many who are supports the theory disagree with her on the response tactical level of street confrontation with Whites. [Welsing is reported to have told the rebellion that it's best to not to riot. Many of the Black Hardcore disagreed given the success of momentary loss of White control.]Conclusion:We say all of this to help you, we, and many of us who seek with all of our being to right the legacy of African people on this planet and we propose this tool to asset as a grid to begin any organizing efforts of our people. Where does your Luke Cages aka Power Man fall? Where do you fall? (to be answered to yourself)Is unity among our people necessary for organizing efforts for change?What is the strategies that can help to get cooperation between groups that have differing goals and alliances with forces within and without the race?
Quick takeaways:- Philosophies and Professions are independent of these groups. There are police who range from elites to the masses to the hardcore, for example.- There are Afrocentric Elites who may oppose Afrocentric "Focused"/On Point group.- There are Gay "Focused"/On Point which begs the point that groupings are about focus on how issues are dealt with more than being social.- Black nationalism and "Focused"/On Point are not the same nor is militancy.- Black Elites are not the only rich; There are very rich within all these grouping, supporting their groups activities- Many Scholars of Black Liberation are not within the "Focused"/On Point group; indeed, many are within Black status (although they may covertly support the On Point group)- The Black Elite is not necessarily an enemy to the Black "Focused" nor vis-versa. Think Spook who Sat by the Door.- The groupings of Black are relative and not absolute. Like with all living things, the groups are a human tool to frame a structure to assess our challenges.- Partnerships can occur if each group understands the limitations of the other. (eg don't expect the Black Elite to protest and openly attack Whites, don't expect the Black Hardcore to trust the the process, don't expect the Black Masses to tolerate patronizing lectures on why they have to a part of another groups solutions, don't expect Black Status/Status Chasers to appreciate being labeled "sell outs")Challenges:Because groupings can be independent of philosophy, a clear cut demarcation can be difficult. Case in point: Francis Cress Welsing (Status) has a following and consensus of Blacks (Masses) who agree with the Cress Theory on Race. During the riots that broke out during Rodney King trial where people rebelled (the unorganizable and other from Hardcore and Masses groups), many who are supports the theory disagree with her on the response tactical level of street confrontation with Whites. [Welsing is reported to have told the rebellion that it's best to not to riot. Many of the Black Hardcore disagreed given the success of momentary loss of White control.]Conclusion:We say all of this to help you, we, and many of us who seek with all of our being to right the legacy of African people on this planet and we propose this tool to asset as a grid to begin any organizing efforts of our people. Where does your Luke Cages aka Power Man fall? Where do you fall? (to be answered to yourself)Is unity among our people necessary for organizing efforts for change?What is the strategies that can help to get cooperation between groups that have differing goals and alliances with forces within and without the race?
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