How To Fight Racism Muhammad Ali Style

Muhammad Ali was very clever in this interview. While he is addressing the adversities and obvious social differences in America during the time of this video, there is a very important message here. I hope this clip challenges you to look into your history and really learn your ancestry. For America as a whole, we all have been manipulated into believing a false history and continue practices that are a hinder to us and our planet. There is a racial divide in America, whether or not anyone wants to acknowledge it, we all are victims of racism and our structural system. We don’t have to be, we need to first acknowledge it and then show each other a little love.

The Lion King in Observation

 

Photo Credit: http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/the-lion-king/images/27847299/title/scars-kingdom-photoMoors/Africans/the Black Race lived in castles, wore expensive garbs and jewelry, heavily rooted in religion, wealthy and healthy.

Opening Scene: As the Lion King begins, SImba is being born, there is a celebration for the new life entering the circle of life, the animals are happy, the city is flourishing. The same sort of prosperity is seen in the beginning of the black race and amongst society as a whole.

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At the age of 4, I drastically overlooked the importance of this scene. Mufasa is explaining the balance of life and how we must respect all walks of life no matter your social status. This very concept has been lost in the evolution of the human race. While Mufasa is referring to animals, the human race black, white, asian and all races, we are all connected, there is a balance and we must restore it. This scene also demonstrates the importance of teaching your children their history, the true history.

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Once you have educated your children on their history, culture and true essence, you will embed more into your child’s esteem than you may be aware. I have no children and I am not expert. However, I am equipped heavily with common sense. Realizing self is powerful. Teach your children where they came from, watch Hidden Colors, make sure they understand. Once you learn who you are, you are unstoppable. This will be the one of the most important weapons in restoring the balance.

The Lion King

As I watched Hidden Colors, I begin to instantly draw parallels between the situation blacks have been subjected to and the message I decoded from the movie The Lion King. I will break down some of the vital parts of the film and even include pictures if possible.

The Lion King was served to us on a platter and we were never told the influence behind one of Disney’s most popular animated films. The Lion King was set in an African land, characterized by animals found in Africa and voiced by black characters but there is more to the story. The Lion King was influenced by Sundiata Kieta and his willingness to respond to the people of Mali to help overthrow his brother and restore the city. The following post will outline my thoughts.

Hidden Colors

This blog is greatly inspired by the documentary Hidden Colors by Tariq Nasheed. Many of my references and comparison will be attributed to the findings of this documentary. I believe we have been left messages from our creators on our identity and it is waiting to be revealed. The Black/African/African-American race is a great race with a great history and a great story. We are not the minority. We do not know our history. I report what I consider to be facts and do my best to exclude any biases. I simply intend to provide you with the knowledge I am acquiring along my journey to explore my lineage, you decide what you want to do with it. I will find away to upload the documentary or post a link directing to the video, please stay tuned for the post.

 

  Photo Credit: http://atlantablackstar.com/2013/10/07/when-black-men-ruled-the-world-moors