Відео

Thank you! It's so important that we adopt a perspective that puts us in the driver's seat of bringing the change we want into the world.

Yes, quite hard to hear indeed. But knowing that we can take direct, tangible steps to change our current situation is inspiring.

@@ikembaojore3877 We're well on our way! ✊🏾🖤

@@ikembaojore3877 thank you, bro. Looking forward to it as well. ✊🏾🖤

Thank you! Agreed. It goes both ways

@@AfricanMartialArts Great question! Funding is a huge limiting factor in movement building. I've found it to be personally quite frustrating attempting to get funding through big foundations. Iyve made it to the final round for a few grants, only to be told that my idea was too ”bold" (= too Black, too politically radical). I think I was made a finalist just so they could claim they accept "diverse" applications lol. Having limited resources means we must engage in 1) ingenuity and resourcefulness, and 2) resource sharing. At the heart of both is building trust and mutually beneficial relationships among people. There are so many separate groups doing similar work but struggling to make an impact because they are all using our limited resources separately. And when one group does develop an innovative approach, there needs to be a very intentional effort to openly share knowledge and help others to adapt and implement the innovative approach. I certainly don't have the answers, but I do have some experiences dealing with this and some ideas on how to address the funding issue. I will think on it a bit more and come up with some specific suggestions in a video. Thanks!

@@justmicdtl Thanks brother for the thoughtful response. I’ve been doing a lot of community building over the last year and getting burnt out. I find two things at work: 1. Many of us don’t have the resources to pay for the building of institutions or just services to the community. 2. Even without resources, many are not resourceful or willing to support the work. I find that many of our people are content with the status quo. As long as they have enough distractions in the form of church, sports, and entertainment, they are perfectly happy with status quo. Even when presented with the truth, they ignore it. This to me has been my biggest challenge.

@@AfricanMartialArts I feel ya. Burnout is real and if you don't heed the warning signs, you may find yourself completely exhausted and, even worse, jaded. I have found that the best approach is to focus on quality over quantity. Find a few people (or even just one) in your area that you feel aligned with and come up with a simple, low cost project you can collaborate on. This gives you both an opportunity to see that you're about more than talk. Worst case scenario, the person flakes and now you know. Best case scenario, your shared work leads to a stronger bond between you and your collaborators. And by finding a simple way to take action you put yourself in position to meet more people who may become inspired by the action they see you taking.

True story. And just like the Roman Empire, this too shall fall. It's up to us now to determine what follows.

Thank you. That affirmation truly means a lot to me. So true. And we're gonna get free together for sure!

Thank you for taking the time to watch. Much appreciated. ✊🏾🖤

Thanks for noticing! Stop Cop City!

So true. He was so down to earth with so much charisma. And he had already proven very successful in getting different communities to connect and find common ground.

I love the vision! It's what is needed. Practical models that prove what is possible!

That's a great question. It depends a great deal on how one defines "revolutionary". Engaging with social justice issues is an important and necessary aspect of revolutionary struggle. For a movement to be sustainable, resistance (actions against) has to be secondary to the actual building of institutions (actions for) that are reflective of the values and principles we live by. Injustice can compel people to fight, but it can also demoralize and drain people. Building community institutions that provide needed material resources and are committed to revolutionary values gives people the infrastructure and inspiration needed to survive, continue to struggle, and ultimately usher in a just and humans society.

💪🏾🙏🏾

✊🏾🖤🙏🏾 Thank you for tuning in!

Thank you! More content to come. Looking forward to sharing and building community.

@@justmicdtl Keep it coming