SOBER THOUGHTS

Silence Still Gives Consent

Nothing makes me madder than being accused of something I haven’t done.

Who appreciates being lied on?    Who appreciates having their name disparaged?  Who appreciates having their reputation tainted by false representations?  Who appreciates having their work history clouded by questionable actions or accusations of misconduct?

But, I regret to report that when you’re African-American it is very likely that you’ll be accused of something you haven’t done, and it just may cost you your job or your living; your good name; and your reputation. 

I long for the day when African-Americans people decide to straighten their backs up, and stand up and be real men and women; exercising the power of the vote, the voice, the petition, and the dollar.

Although disgraceful, it goes on in communities all over the South.  And the only thing that makes me madder than the above, is the silence of other African-Americans who refuse to demand fair and equitable treatment of those who are preyed upon by this kind of corrupt.

Ruben Hairston, you have my total sympathy. 

Copyright 2005 by Charlotte A. Clark-Frieson
This article was composed and written by Charlotte A. Clark-Frieson, and appeared in The People’s Voice African American Weekly News (www.peoplesvoiceonline.com).   This article may be reprinted with permission from the author:
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