Vintage illustration circa 1872-African American men women and children escaping from the confederate south
Last time this newsletter lost this many readers was after “There is no "lesser of two evils’.” Recently, more readers have unsubscribed or unfollowed. The name “Escaping the Plantation” appears to be traumatizing for some, not politically correct for others, and incendiary 🤔.
It’s okay to unsubscribe or unfollow this newsletter—no offense taken.
In 2006, the government considered the progenitor of this newsletter subversive. It’s hard to believe, but they thought Black people were naturally violent. They thought Black people should be uninformed, docile, and scared. Sounds like a plantation.
Marcus Garvey said, "We are going to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery because whilst others might free the body, none but ourselves can free the mind. Mind is your only ruler, sovereign. The man who is not able to develop and use his mind is bound to be the slave of the other man who uses his mind."
This newsletter doesn’t exist for literary acclaim or “thoughts and prayers.” A novel has been drafted for the former and there are other social media outlets to use for the latter.
This newsletter isn’t just for Black folks. Trump and his crew of psychopaths are just one in a long line of presidents and officials that generations of Black people have faced. That struggle is instructive and inspirational for all ethnic groups needing to escape the social, economic, and political control of the elites.
It’s okay to unsubscribe or unfollow this newsletter—no offense taken.
It’ll get more serious and raw. If you thought Trump was an existential threat, here’s a chance to get ahead of the propaganda. Here’s a chance to see suppressed news, information, and ideas. Here’s a chance to reinforce our minds and spirit in an age of deception. Here’s a chance to resist evil.
For example, did you know the House passed and the Senate is sure to approve H.R.5349 - Crucial Communism Teaching Act? Has MSNBC, CNN, NPR, and The New York Times exposed this piece of McCarthyist garbage? Have they explained US exceptionalism in practice? They won’t because they want you uninformed, docile, and scared. Sounds like everyone needs “Escaping the Plantation!”
Sadly I think a lot of people can't handle the truth! I have to check myself and my feelings after w I read something or recieve a critique of a song I may have sung. I tell myself "before you react, think about the message." My belief is that being uncomfortable can help you grow. There are a lot of government policies that are being put into affect that many people may not be aware of, present company included, but it will affect us all. Stay informed even if it hurts!