You ain't even a nigger-you're an African

"You ain't even a nigger-you're an African" those were the words of UN peacekeeper Colonel Oliver in the movie 'Hotel Rwanda', encapsulating western racism and indifference. Those words were a painful reminder of how Africans are viewed by many in the "free world" including our afican-american brothers and sisters.

I don't know how many of you have ever been called "nigger". I have. The only thing about it is, it came from a criminal I had either arrested when I was a Parole Officer or from an inmate at the jail or prison as a corrections Officer. They said it coz it was the only thing they could think of, that would even the score. Prisons and jails are a whole different environment. One is defined by race, rank and physical size. If you've never been called a "nigger" thank your gods. The words echo in your head the first time you hear it. My first thought was to kill the dude. I had to pause, get on my radio and call for back up coz I was gonna kill the rat. I did settle it. Lets just say, no one calls me a nigger twice.

Anyone who thinks racism does not exist is ignorant. I've seen it in church, at work.
i take pride in being an African. I have no choice but to be proud of my heritage. I am proud of my tribe, my culture, our traditions. I hope that next time someone treats you with prejudice because of your race, you'll think about the wealth of your heritage and promptly give the guy an ass whoopin'.

chillin' 

THE SHIELD