As we celebrate Black History Month, let us recall when Pharaoh let the children of Israel go. Things transpired. Pharaoh went after the children of Israel like most oppressors do when they desire to remain in a position to control the oppressed. The minds of the children of Israel wanted to revert back to the same oppressor who had seized their life. As I look at where we are now in our society, I see the same tactic being imposed. The modern day Pharaoh does not want to lose control; those captured are beneficial to him. The oppressed build his palaces, work for free, make his economy prosper while they themselves experience poverty. The oppressed are tortured, abused, murdered, and raped with no rights or say so. They socially engineer the oppressed; causing them to turn on each other.

Who is the modern day Pharaoh? The criminal justice system, those in political power, and systemic procedures created to control the weak, the poor, and the impoverished. Yet they ask “Is racism still here?” Indeed it is! Those who ask such a nonsensical question represent those who rape and abuse women, then threaten them to keep quiet.

Should the abused be quite? African-Americans have been raped, abused, and molested. These vile atrocities occur at the hands of a system that uses its weight to take the dignity, innocence, and spirit of God's people. It never departed! it took on a new identity; disguising its true intent and purpose. It disguises itself in the following terms: “I'm not racist”, “I'm not responsible for racism”, “I love everybody”, “I have black friends”, etc.  Pharaoh is really a coward who hides behind military might and laws. So why do the oppressed return to the oppressor? The saying is true! Oppressing the righteous makes it easier to bribe them!!

Have the oppressed taken the bait of the oppressor? Here is the bait! “You can never make it without me”; “You will always return due to the oppressor having the resources and revenue”. The oppressor has manipulated the oppressed into thinking they can't do anything for themselves. When will the oppressed wake up and detach themselves from the habits, custom, mannerisms, culture, and traits of the oppressor?

Some ask the question, “Why is there a need for Black History Month?” Because the contributions made by African-Americans in the development, advancement, and sustainment of not only our country but our world should and must be celebrated. If African-Americans are really lazy, as it has been noted, our world today would not be in existence. I pray that this new generation of  African-Americans will embrace the torch and run as catalyst for change. With a plethora of injustice and inequality still prevalent in society today, who will go to Pharaoh and speak truth to power?
@TerryAWeems