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Make Heathers the CEO, don't let down ya boy.Oh, I know. Aframs are regressing culturally and economically in America. It's sad because for many racially aware Blacks in Latin America, they are a primary source of inspiration. And you are absolutely right. It's very important to keep your cool in situations like this, especially when there is hope and potential for change. The good thing is once people wake-up, they can't go back to sleep again. And they will tell others about this. I was the first in my family to become knowledgeable of Brazil's dirty secrets at age 15 and have ever since brought light to many people in my family. I know others who have gone through the same path there. The most crucial thing is to find balance in my opinion. Malcolm was cold, but he wasn't cowardly. He didn't rage against random Whites, but he didn't keep his understanding of American White racism to himself either. He was open, direct and brave to face the enemy in the eye and tell the truth no matter where it would lead him. He also emphasized through his actions and words that finding like-minded people with whom to organize is extremely important. It not only helps you find opportunities for economic or political growth, but it also strengthens your soul: You know you are not an isolated atom in the middle of chaos.
Unfortunately, I am not a talented speaker like Malcolm X or Martin Luther King, and (perhaps because of my youth) I wouldn't want to take such a step in my life because I know it would mean to put my life on the line. However, I will certainly network with like-minded mixed race and Afro-Brazilians once I return to Brazil. Who knows, maybe I can find the right people to help finance an adapted version of a Brazilian Malcolm X in the not-so-distant future. Anyway, my primary goal is to make an all-Black/Pardo company in Brazil, but cater to a multiracial set of customers. I hope it works.
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