Khym Ringgold Was Right
Can we talk, Family? I mean, can we really talk? I need to gather up some strength for this. We need to face it, people. At times, we can be some sick, twisted people. What do I mean? Some of us have a huge lack of integrity and it is lack if integrity that is killing portions of our communities. In other words, we don't want to tell the damned truth, because it's hard, it's hurtful, it's inconvenient, or because we simply don't want to face it. We do it all the time, don't we? This is why we don't talk about the drunk uncle, the molester cousin, the lying brother and that sister who is mentally ill. This is why, when we know that pastor is married, bisexual, and sleeping with half of the congregation, we don't say anything. Then we act surprised when the truth comes out. Then we blame and shame the victims of predators. And we think the answer is faith and praying. I don't have anything against praying. But we have been pray...