HUMANITY AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES

Then humanity is truly doomed if, perpetuating this state of mindset. Why? It is a fact that the global dissemination of history, and its narratives, have long been controlled by the western hemisphere or the perceived developed countries. Posing the question, should this gloomy outlook on life and the burden be permitted to continue? This generation of Africans and the future ones ought not to leave with the effect of countless injustices. What are the appropriate steps to ensure that more transparent policies are implemented? The grip on reality for the white privileged in society could pave the way, in the form of enlightenment, specifically, re-education. The masses ought to be re-educated on the basic facts, to ensure identifying and addressing any nuances. 

Perhaps, one of the disturbing things emerging from the current global state of the economy, pandemic and brutal killing of people of African descent, is the amplified intolerance. On both ends of the spectrum, whether you identify as white, you certainly would not tolerate being told, you are racist. The people that identify or imposed the colour of ‘black’ would no longer tolerate being perceived as the opposite of white, with all the negative connotations.

How identifying that ‘White’ people’s fragility compound the burden imposed on Africans and is perceived as ‘blacks’ aggression (Dr. Robin DiAngelo ‘White Fragility’ 2019). We have seen and known for decades of the systematic killing of people of African descent. We, that identify as a culture of African origin, acknowledge that George Floyd is the tip of the iceberg and raise our voices to say ‘no more killings.

Destructive Policies

Africa is a beautiful continent, pillaged by the French, Dutch, British, and any other groups of nations that perceived the continent and its people, as a primitive ‘race’, to the detriment of modern society.

To recommend a way forward against the negativities projected on the African continent, one must understand the reasons. So, on this platform, we are exploring the reasons and deriving suitable solutions.

Point of contention

African descendants are tired of the fear projection from those who perceive themselves as non-blacks.

People of African origin are tired of the western group’s cultural ignorant. This is in the context of the true origin of mankind, from many thousands of years ago.

• This includes any expression of fear projected at people of African origin from their white cultural counterparts,
• Fragile white, with meaning ranging from their lack of awareness of the burden due to racism of their African counterparts,
• Black aggression, an expression that has reverberated over time from their white counterparts, to knowingly deny them their rights, positioning themselves as fragile,
• The systematic abuse of power, leading to inequality in education, the justice system, health, housing, and job,
• The policy undermines the people of African ancestors (non-white).   

A practical solution to race injustice:

There are a couple of things that must be implemented, while these issues are explored. Firstly, embracing cultural differences is a way forward. Together with re-education to gain clarity of true history. Then healing for those who need to find a way forward. A concession to seek forgiveness is also another key. Which entails forgiving oneself and others. This might present as a basic option; nevertheless, it will ensure certain fundamental principles are reviewed and amended. Global governments and industry leaders must denounce this derogative outlook and deliver universally inclusive policies, to reflect justice, equality, and inclusivity across the board. Here, Kingslee James Daley (Akala) described how distorted global history has led to too many injustices in modern society.