Do WE Care About The Issue

Hello again, everyone. Figured I'd re-establish being on time. It's all about practicing good habits, right?

Okay guys, I'm back to being frank with my own people. I've been on record about whether us black writers/creatives matter or nah (hence, the Blavity article you're tired of hearing about). I've also gone on record about the black peers in the industry not using their platform to help struggling young black writers/creatives like me. Along with how they suck up all the opportunity for themselves. What I'm asking is, do us struggling (or not) young black writers/creatives care enough about the issue?

I've had this writing blog established for over a month now, and as far as I know, I only have one subscriber (Stacey Duah, who I gave a shout out the other week). I've introduced myself, spoke honestly and with facts about my issue (and the issue), I've even opened up to you guys on a personal level. Yet, I'm the only one chiming in on the matter, I'm the only one that seems pissed off that the hard work and dedication I put into this craft continues to passively go unacknowledged. It's like I'm the only person that gives a fuck about this issue, and I know that can't be true.

I thought I made it clear in the about section when I said, " This blog is our place to vent amongst each other, find understanding amongst each other, most of all, support one another in this writing journey we take." Like, I really mean that shit, guys. I'm speaking out for us, not me, US. We're being left in the dark for being dark and I'm tired of that excuse, aren't you guys tired, too? I know writing can be a lonely (as it needs to be) job, but damn. Does taking a stand for young black writers/creatives have to be lonely, too? Just to speak briefly on history that you already know. People talk about how much of a leader, an inspiration Martin Luther King Jr. was to the black folks of the 1960s (and people alike in the now). But, MLK couldn't be who he was or have the impact he did without the people that that marched behind him and who were devoted to the same cause. The same thing applies to Malcom X (even though it was his own people that shot him down, sounds familiar?). I'm not saying I'm MLK or Malcolm X, the key here is the mass collective of people (including the latter two) that's devoted to the same cause. They came together and took action, what exactly is stopping us from that?

I already had church today (as I'm sure some of you did as well), so I don't want to sound like I'm preaching to you. I'm just tired of hearing how bothered I am (It's very well-documented), I want to hear how bothered you are. You have many different blog post of mine to choose from. This is what irritates me about my fellow young millennials. They want to bitch about this, bitch about that, but no one wants to do shit about it (nobody wants to struggle or fail anymore either, but that's a whole other article). Doing nothing doesn't solve the problem, it adds to it (hence, everyone that didn't vote). I just want to know who else cares about this issue besides me. Who else is struggling to find writing work in their field? Who else is tired of their college degree being treated like it's worthless? Who else is tired of this cold silent treatment us young black writers/creatives receive?

I hope I didn't rub anyone the wrong way, I just want somebody to speak up. We live in an era where we don't have to remain silent. Use your freedom of speech, use your writing abilities to ostracize the issue.

Thank you for reading and I'll catch you guys (hopefully more subscribers) next Sunday, on Christmas Eve.