Dear black people (and anyone else who's listening),
I wanted to first say hello and wish you a happy Monday. Secondly, I wanted to bring your attention to what was arguably the greatest speech ever given during the BET Awards.
Now, I've been critical of BET in the past, and much of that hasn't changed. However, I must give credit where it is due. Actor Jesse Williams' speech after receiving the Humanitarian Award really hit the mark in terms of addressing white supremacy in America, and what we need to do in order to grow past the social engineering that has crippled us as a people.
During the speech, Williams spoke on cultural appropriation (when black ideas and culture are stolen to the benefit of other communities), the illusion of whiteness, police brutality, and even black people who give all of their money away to white corporations in order to feel better about themselves.
I listened to his speech wondering how BET executives might feel while listening to one of their speakers challenge the authority of the white-run corporations who sponsor their events, as well as the whites who control Viacom, their parent company. Let's not forget that BET markets their brand to black people, but they are not owned by black people.
The speech was epic and is a reminder to be optimistic about the future of our people, as even those stuck in the matrix of racist Hollywood are starting to awaken to their true destiny. Of course we have a long way to go, but as the years go by, we are moving forward at warp speed.
As a reminder, we've still got the Hidden Colors series by Tariq Nasheed available to you at HiddenColors1234.com. I suggest sharing the entire set with your family. Also, if you only want to order the latest installment, you can do so at HiddenColorsBundlePack.com. If you already own part 4 and wish to obtain the first three installments in the series, you can do so at HiddenColors123.com.
All purchases come with ecopies of four of my books, as well as a free lecture by Tariq Nasheed on how he was able to build his film empire. Successful black people are only adding value to the community when they share their knowledge with others.
Take care of yourself and please have an amazing day. It's always an honor to speak to you.
Sincerely,
Dr Boyce Watkins
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