Although Brigadier General Powell was the first American African to serve as US Secretary of State, he disagreed with the G. W. Bush administration for attacking and occupying Iraq. That nation that never did harm to the United States, didn't even have massive weapons of devastation, an excuse for the oil invasion in the first place–proved by United Nations weapons inspectors.
Dear Ones,
Colin Powell became chairman of "America's Promise." Both he and his wife Anna are dedicated to fostering character and competence in young people. They have influenced more than 500 communities in 50 states. Millions of youths have been left behind when it comes to unbiased education. The Powell's and others give opportunities to children who would otherwise not have these benefits.
This organization brings together national nonprofit businesses, communities, educators and private citizens to help make a better world though the education of young people.
Many of these youths are American Africans whose ancestors were sold into bondage from north western Africa or taken to sea islands as slaves. For centuries these people were denied education and even reading English. They also lost connection with their inherent cultures, a serious severance from human rights.
But most of all, they were denied employment. After decade after decade of this abuse and brutality of lynching, many got into the habit of stealing in order to stay alive.
Many other nations also had difficulty in America, but the Africans were the only ones completely disfranchised with everything taken from them. Indentured servants working their way to America eventually paid off their debt. But today's American Africans have a history of torturous bandage.
We as a nation must realize this corrupt history to understand what was going on for years in a bigoted world, still burdened by "white" supremacists. With my Aryan ancestry I am especially conscientious of this world hazard.
The Powell's and others working for "America's Promise" are aware of this long, suffering history as they help young people of all nationalities–a more just way to identify human beings instead of divisive, rival color-coding that fuels religious wars.
Mame,
helenesmith1.blogspot.com author of Aramenta, the story of Harriet Tubman's life
