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Peace!…with 2 fingers

 

 

 

VerticalGlass.

Peace!…with 2 fingers;)

Give it a Chance.

Peace!…with 2 fingers;)

Pause.

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X-Man.

Growing up in the inner city of Chicago with gangs,
violence & hopelessness, there wasn’t much 2 look
up 2 on the positive spectrum.

Options were extremely limited while diligently
searching for something truly impactful until one day
getting my hands on a small paperback
Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley
at a local thrift store….

A thrift store. Really? Out of all places. (lol)…

things surely happens the strangest of ways & of course a reason;)

This is a period when things began 2 open up with the ambition 2 read about history, culture & identity. Amazed at how such a book about a young man with a troubled past while facing the odds during the 1960’s could have such a massive impaction the world.

One thing that stood out about Malcolm was his motivation 2 teach self while incarcerated making him one of our prolific thinkers of that time.

X-man. from The Weddington Adventures. on Vimeo.

If he could achieve such a task,
then what’s my excuse?

From that point, life drastically changed knowing despite
the condition in which lived, perseverance
with a bold fearless approach would
pay off 2 be so much more.

Knowing this, it become my duty
& responsibility 2 ensure that his life is remembered with a greater appreciation.

Hmmph…I wonder how would things be today
if someone like him ever existed for he wasn’t
just any ordinary man….he was..
X-man.

(Yep!)…

Peace!…with 2 fingers;)

Betta.

There’s been many social changes since The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s with the struggle for human equality but remains difficult 2 comprehend how another person can ever claim superiority over another.

The audacity.

Fast forward to 2016 where rights remain violated due to the color of a person’s skin, gender & faith.

Seriously?

This is why I see an importance of keeping this particular segment of history alive & brought to the forefront.

With the recent pulse of bold ignorance exhibited by insecure grumpy men young & old, the sacrifices of those before me who laid their lives on the line cannot & will not be dismissed.

Betta. (1955-1965) from The Weddington Adventures. on Vimeo.

Despite the dangers during that period, peaceful demonstration displayed the power of the human spirit & exposed the foul attitudes of those who oppose.

Regardless, heads remain high….

Sprayed with high powered water hoses, beaten with police batons, mauled by dogs, even killed clearly shows the true face of injustice that continues 2 this very day.

So ask yourself, are you part of the solution or part of the problem?

C’mon man!!

Why should we even have to explain such a basic life principle that should be considered common decency?

History has the tendency to repeat itself but is our responsibility 2 prevent such painful events from reoccurring.

So now is the time for all of us 2 do “betta” yall.

Here is the first installment of a series explaining the relevance of that time & what it means 2 be me.

Peace!…with 2 fingers;)

Dayum!

Peace!…with 2 fingers;)

The Peace with 2 Collection Vol. #7

 

BadLuck.

The Peace with 2 Collection

MoveOn.

After arriving back 2 hometown Chicago for
family & support, we decide on a few days
@ the Weddington’s getaway.

This would be the most perfect time 2
gather & reestablish ourselves after losing
big sister from her bout with cancer.
Rest in Peace Jackie;(

This was the most perfect way 2 catch up on old times & just “chill”….

not 2 mention visit the pier where
late sister Vivian’s ashes were laid.

MoveOn. from The Weddington Adventures. on Vimeo.

Hmm!…looking back over those younger
years, things may have appeared
slightly dysfunctional 2 some but
we considered it just a bit complicated..
lol;/

It’s been an absolute blessing 2 have wonderful
memories & the opportunity 2 reminisce
on what was good.The backyard barbecue parties,
yearly gatherings
& just us being us.

One massive lesson revealed is 2 make the most
of every situation & don’t worry about
tomorrow for it’s never promised.
MoveOn man…Moveon.

Peace!…with 2 fingers;)