I just finished watching some of the CNN documentary "Black in America."
I can honestly say I knew a lot of these things already. But, never... Ever had I been faced with it, with statistics, with interviews, and in such a short amount of time. I lived with these issues, sure, but having to look at it like that.. It felt like an atom bomb was going off in my brain. I really.. Can't put into words how I felt about what I saw, but I do realize so much change has to be made.
Change is hard though. You have people who eat the same food, at the same times, at the same places, in the same booths, every day.. And have done so for years. Getting them to change up what they eat is virtually impossible.. And here I'm asking for change of more monumental proportions. Change of outlook. Change of heart. It feels so impossible.
For those of you who didn't get to see it and want to share with me in this insane mindfuck, you can watch part of it here. I really can't.. put into words all the things that went through my mind. At one point I just cried. Not because one thing they said was sad, but all the things they said disgusted me. The thought that there is a better way. There has to be. And there is. It was really overwhelming.. And I haven't seen the entire documentary yet, but.. Damn. I need to wait another day before I can handle the Dr. King special.
Hear a thunderous voice, shouting there will be no peace...
Until our people rejoice, when every boy and girl is freed...
...You see it's going down, the wars and the mysteries...
But my friends, there'll be better days, and a better way...
On another note, one that's less depressing...
Here is my list of projects :
Elise's tattoo : Status : Needs to be traced onto different paper because my dumbass painted over the original sketch. Who's a winner? I am.
Pat's Motorcycle Seat : Status : Bondo'd. Needs to be sanded. Waiting for a day where the heat isn't blistering and humid.
Mixed Media FRUiT'S Drawings : Status : N/A yet. 0/20 completed.
Until our people rejoice, when every boy and girl is freed...
...You see it's going down, the wars and the mysteries...
But my friends, there'll be better days, and a better way...
So, go watch that. You'll probably be as wordless as I am.
On another note, one that's less depressing...
Here is my list of projects :
Elise's tattoo : Status : Needs to be traced onto different paper because my dumbass painted over the original sketch. Who's a winner? I am.
Pat's Motorcycle Seat : Status : Bondo'd. Needs to be sanded. Waiting for a day where the heat isn't blistering and humid.
Mixed Media FRUiT'S Drawings : Status : N/A yet. 0/20 completed.
