Why do we consistently fight amongst ourselves? I understand that graduate school is a competitive environment but we must not fall into the trap of competing against ourselves to the point of black sabotage. This will continue to separate us. Black graduate students must embrace the accomplishments of their colleagues and encourage them to continue chasing their dreams. We have to stop looking for whats wrong and acknowledge whats right. When a young brother or sister gets a little recognition we tend to question "why that person and not me?" Have you ever thought that it was your selfish attributes that may prevent others from recognizing you as a quality asset? Check yourself!! This is real folks, we have come from a long life of fighting and struggling to prove our worthiness but yet still have to hide our rewards from our own for feel that they may try and steal the joy. Do not let this happen!!
For those of you that are fortunate enough to receive recognition for your hard work I say Congratulations and I am proud of you!!
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I am not sure if it is self sabotage versus what cards the culture in which you live in has dealth you. For instance, black society teaches you how to be proud in what you suffer, versus what you created it or made. Maybe it is a combination of both, because as you learn more and desire more it is up to you to break the chains of bondage...what do you think?
ReplyDeleteAnd congratulations on all your sucesses in life, big or small.
I believe that history has conditioned blacks to endure suffering and "overcome" obstacles that life presents us. I also believe that we have lost some of the value in lifting up others as we climb up the ladder of success. I believe that we have borrowed the "For Me" mindset from the Europeans which has made us Selfish and contributes to Black Sabotage. We are find if "I" am the only one that has created or made the opportunity work but we are threatened by other blacks that are achieving as much or even more success.
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