THE NEW CHALLENGE FOR BLACKS: MAINTAINING OUR DIGNITY TO PRESERVE THE VIRTUE AND LEGACY OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS STRUGGLE

By J.M. Hunter, D.D.

Hate speech does not come from those who tell the truth. It comes from those who hate the truth and love a lie. Using the civil rights struggle to promote the sexual appetites of the homosexual agenda is an affront to the dignity of black people. No other group in America has had to suffer the wicked injustices as did African blacks who were forced to provide hard labor with no compensation, and their American descendants.

Blacks from Africa were put in chains and imported to America packed on slave ships like La Amistad.

Homosexual groups were not. That is not hate speech; that's an undeniable fact. An undeniable fact is the truth.

Those who hate truth love a lie.  The right to own, buy or sell a black man was upheld by the United States Supreme Court in the Dred Scott Decision. The right to own, buy or sell a homosexual was not. That is not hate speech; that's an undeniable fact.  An undeniable fact is the truth. Those who hate truth love a lie.

After the United States Civil War, black people were denied the right to vote. Homosexuals were never denied the right to vote. That is not hate speech; that's an undeniable fact. An undeniable fact is the truth. Those who hate truth love a lie.

During the days of segregation, there were public schools where black children were not allowed to attend.

Homosexuals were never turned away from a public school. That is not a hate speech; that's an undeniable fact.  An undeniable fact is the truth. Those who hate truth love a lie.

During the early struggle for civil rights, there were state colleges where qualified black applicants were not

welcomed to pursue a degree. Homosexuals were never denied the right to pursue a degree from a state college.  That is not hate speech; that's an undeniable fact. An undeniable fact is the truth. Those who hate truth love a lie.

Population controllers like Planned Parenthood have set up offices in the zip codes of minority communities that are predominantly black or Hispanic under the guise of helping the poor. No population control group has set up in the zip codes in predominantly homosexual communities under the guise of helping the poor. That is not hate speech; that's an undeniable fact. An undeniable fact is the truth. Those who hate truth love a lie.

To this day, the descendants of African slaves have not been compensated for the misery, toil and slashes on the backs of their ancestors by large corporations who profited from the slave trade in America. There are no descendants of homosexual relationships from the slave trade, and since no corporation profited from cheap homosexual labor, there is no call for compensation. That is not hate speech; that's an undeniable fact. An undeniable fact is the truth. Those who hate truth love a lie.

As blacks, we have our faults, for all have sinned, but we never insist that God approve of our wrongdoings. Many sins are done in secret because of the shame experienced. In fact, we hold revivals to repent of our shortcomings, and shout in appreciation for the unmerited blessings God has bestowed upon us. Homosexuals want ministers to approve of their unholy unions regardless what God thinks. They know no shame and flaunt their behavior with public parades boasting their pride. There is no repentance for those who know no shame. So, God resists the proud. That is not hate speech; that's an undeniable fact. An undeniable fact is the truth. Those who hate truth love a lie.

Therefore, it time for blacks to regain the dignity of the civil rights struggle and take back the mantle stolen from the legacy of the foot soldiers and leaders. An unnatural sexual appetite is not the same as being black. It never was! This is not hate speech; it's an undeniable fact. An undeniable fact is the truth. Those who hate truth love a lie.

This is why there are those who hate me. I don't mind. Because if someone loves a lie, I do not want to be loved by them. If someone loves a lie, let them love the apostate ministers that will approve of their sins. If someone loves a lie, let them love the corporations and organizations that want to see fewer black children. If someone loves a lie, let them love the black poverty pimps they can fool with their rhetoric of tolerance. But, if someone loves a lie, be glad if they do not even like you – because if someone who loves a lie loves you, then you know you are on the wrong side.

Stop Blaming Parents for School Failure

In my recent letter to the editor of The Advocate, I expressed my concern that the Baker School Board demonstrated its concern for protecting the jobs of teachers in schools that are under performing over pursuing other school options for parents such as charter schools.  The most common rebuttal that I have read on comments to the online version (http://theadvocate.com/news/opinion/1274059-123/letter-fire-bad-teachers-and.html) focus on blaming parents and the students themselves as the primary problems for struggling schools.  

As the parent of three college graduates who all attended college on academic scholarships, I will never undervalue the critical role that parents play in the academic achievement of their children.  This includes actively and persistently seeking out the best options to educate them (I know from personal experience of not liking my local option for a school to send my children).  

Ultimately, every man and women stands before our Creator to take full personal responsibility for their life.  However, to use that principle to defend under performing teachers and lay blame on parents and students goes against the commandment that we love our neighbor as ourselves and expectation to help those less fortunate.  

One comment (from the username "bluedogdemocrat") mentioned poverty, society, and even race as other factors besides the teachers that can hinder school performance. Yet there are many examples of high performing schools (traditional public and public charter) in under-served communities facing all of those factors including poor parental involvement, poverty, and high minority areas.  It is the teachers, and more so, the school leadership that are determined to be innovative and relentless in finding solutions to overcoming barriers who are able to succeed in this situation.  It is not the leaders and teachers who assume that parents do not care to be more involved, but those who form cooperative relationships with parents to help them learn to be better involved in their child's education, and not just blame them for what they are not doing to support their child's education.  

If the charter school is not doing that, pull the charter.  If the traditional public school is not doing that, give parents another option.

The Birth of a Black Republican (Part 1)

I was standing over my sink cleaning mustard greens this past weekend, (yes, mustard greens; I’m a Republican, but I’m still Black) and I was in deep thought about the history of Blacks and Republicans.  I was a Democrat from the age of 18, when I first voted until recent years.  However, in the summer of   1972, when the Roe vs. Wade decision legalized abortion throughout all nine months of pregnancy, I became keenly aware of my own morals and values.   As a Democrat, I began to look deep into the heart of political leaders, community leaders, pastors where this issue was concern (abortion).  It was not a pretty sight.  After educating myself about the procedure and the women who have them, I vowed never again to, knowingly, vote for any candidate for public office or other wise that would support such a devilish act as a choice for women in unplanned pregnancy.  To date, I have kept that vow.

This was the beginning of my association with Conservatism.  I figured out that I was always Conservative in my values.  After all these years, I can honestly say that voting my convictions rather than my wallet has given me the peace that so many hunger after because I did not violate my own convictions and the principles in the Word of God. 

Three years ago, I became a Republican, but not for the reasons some may think.   You see, I did my homework again!  I have researched, researched, and researched some more.  Then finally, I read the Democratic Platform and the Republican Platform.  Guess what, my Conservative morals and values were more aligned with the Republican platform.  I could have become an Independent; but for ME it was like being in the middle of the road and I’m not a middle of the road kind of gal.  It’s like pulling the good from the left and the good from the right.  Like having your cake and eating it too; know what I mean?  It reminded me of what God said to the Laodicea Church in Revelation 3:15-16, “…you are neither cold nor hot.  Would that you were cold or hot!  So, because you are lukewarm and neither cold nor hot, I will spue you out of My mouth.”      

I am a true blue Republican!  And proud of it!

By the way, White people eat mustard Greens, too!

Charter Schools in Baker, LA

At its Tuesday night meeting, the Baker School Board addressed an organization attempting to start a Charter School in Baker. (See Baton Rouge Advocate article)  The only point emphasized against the proposal was the affect of possibly loosing teaching positions as the money left would leave with the students.  However, this is the very school district that received a failing grade of at least a “D” for every school in the district.

I support the hard work of the passionate and dedicated teachers in the Baker School System; the schools have a failing record because there are some under-performing teachers and school leaders, period.

If some teachers unfortunately have to be let go, it should be the under performing teachers we are looking to improve if not replace.  As the Baker School System is federally mandated to provide supplemental or alternative educational options, the last concern should be making the jobs of the very underperforming teachers the primary issue.

Having a charter school does not mean that all Baker School District teachers will lose their jobs; however, in any industry, the bottom performers have to accept the possibility of being let go first in response to the poor performance to the organization.

I think the Baker School System cannot say “NO” to making this choice available to the parents of Baker.  Choosing the almighty dollar to protect teacher’s jobs should not take precedence over the educational opportunities of our kids.