James Baldwin, a voice for the voiceless, spoke deeply about the "rage" felt by Black Americans in the face of systemic oppression. His writings remind us that the anger born from generations of injustice is not simply a reaction, but a call for change. 1/3 - ThreadSky

litonfirepia.bsky.social • 15 days ago

James Baldwin, a voice for the voiceless, spoke deeply about the "rage" felt by Black Americans in the face of systemic oppression. His writings remind us that the anger born from generations of injustice is not simply a reaction, but a call for change. 1/3

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litonfirepia.bsky.social•15 days ago

"To be a Black person in America is to be angry all the time," Baldwin wrote. That rage isn't just about pain, it’s the will to fight in the face of oppression. 2/3

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litonfirepia.bsky.social•15 days ago

Rage, when channeled, can ignite powerful movements. It's the spark of 🔥 to the revolution, the push for progress, and the unwavering strength to demand what is rightfully ours—dignity, respect, and equality. 3/3

arthurbundy.bsky.social•15 days ago

On the election nights of November 4th, 2008, and November 6th, 2012, Barack Obama, a Black Man was elected, and reelected President of the United States. For the first time in American History, a Black Man, an individual of color, was our Commander-in-Chief. I remember with satisfaction how my

arthurbundy.bsky.social•15 days ago

belief in the concepts that “All Men are Created Equal” and “the Consent of the Governed”, as described in the Declaration of Independence, had just proven that they can operate as genuine works in progress. I felt that what I was witnessing that night, was a giant leap forward

arthurbundy.bsky.social•15 days ago

in realizing the full potential, of the concept that All Men are [indeed] Created Equal. That this concept would and should be allowed to evolve to the point where All People, All Human Beings are Created and Treated Equal. I believed that I understood the power the American People

arthurbundy.bsky.social•15 days ago

possessed pursuant to the Consent of the Governed. I assumed that the American People understood that, as well. That the rule of law, in the United States of America is governed through the power of consensus. A
consensus of opinions with which to legislate from.

arthurbundy.bsky.social•15 days ago

The Preamble of the US Constitution. “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our

arthurbundy.bsky.social•15 days ago

Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America…”
The best possible example of creating “a more perfect union” is about establishing that the Consent of the Governed is the mandate that operates pursuant to the Will of the People.

lexie1179.bsky.social•15 days ago

Several life times ahead of his time. Sage prophet and philosopher extroidinare.

itsmsd.bsky.social•15 days ago

I absolutely adore James Baldwin. 💯

litonfirepia.bsky.social•15 days ago

We do tooooo. 💕

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