The Pathway Forward

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The path for healing the United States will not be easy or comfortable yet it is urgent. It will take difficult and courageous conversations, thoughtful analysis and deliberate action. These acts must start with each and every one of us, today.  

The first pillar is to understand and acknowledge Black history and Black Truth. This will uncover the origin of America’s original sin: the creation of white supremacy. It will show how the legacy of this pervasive myth has persistently presided over American history and saturates American life to this day. White supremacy has caused incalculable damage to Black Americans and has stymied America's ability to become a more perfect union. The goal of this step is to achieve a form of Truth and Reconciliation.  

The second pillar is to identify and dismantle racism and white supremacy wherever it exists. We must work to eliminate  white supremacy from our country’s structure, culture, customs and our minds. The goal is to cease its impact on our lives; including education, housing, health, media, policing and others.  

During Pillar 1, it will be clear that Black Americans have suffered crimes against humanity throughout this country’s history. It is therefore necessary to redress these wrongs in the form of reparations with direct impacts to Black wealth, land, education, health and freedom.

 IF Pillars 1-3 are pursued genuinely and their goals are achieved thoroughly and completely, the nation will be able to establish closure and enter a new era of wholeness and healing.