Back in 1994 there was a special done by WTVD on News channel 11 about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his impact on America, and African Americans as a whole. Miriam Thomas was the host of the panel and four successful African Americans spoke on the topic. Ben Ruffin, Maceo Sloan, Melanie Wilson, and Warren Harrington were the panelist that spoke highly of M.L.K and rendered there opinions on what African Americans can do to empower themselves once again.
The Montgomery Alabama bus boycott was referred to during the special and it was portrayed as the first pivital civil rights movement. At that time in history blacks stood together for the purpose of equality. Ben Ruffin stated that blacks in America aren't sure where we want to go because we aren't sure where we came from. His statement holds truth simply because the majority of blacks in America have no legit ties to their ancestors. It is said that if you dont know your past then you may repeat it in your future. They also expressed the idea that the American people were allowing the media to become babysitters and neglecting the responsibilities of parenthood.
After watching a portion of the special I realized that many things haven't changed since 1994 and it is now 2009. There are still many blacks unemployed, the media is over compensating for irresponsible parents, and the fight for equality is still fought daily. Hopefully the words of the panelist didn't fall on silent ears but more so empowered all those who tuned in.
And thats the Real Truth*
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