Indiana

That Wasn?t Very Christian

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

Here’s something that doesn’t happen everyday. I got kicked out of a meeting of the Indianapolis-based Concerned Clergy this morning. I’m shaking my head too. It would have been one thing if I was a money changer, but I’m just a guy with an opinion and humble radio talk show. I know I’m not a fan favorite of some the Clergy members, particularly the lady who is the secretary and prime candidate for cardiac arrest or Type-2 Diabetes. But I’ve never been thrown out of a meeting before.

The sad thing is I was there to talk to some of the clergy members about violence in the African-American community, the weekend robbery at Don’s Gun Store and the fact that IPS has the worst dropout rate in the nation when it comes to Black males. I was hoping to get some meaningful discussion going and find out what concrete steps were being taken to address these types of issues other than the more traditional rallies, prayer vigils and lip service.

I guess we’ll never know because apparently the hatred for a productive Black man who can help influence opinions and break down stereotypes is more important for some people than keeping the streets safe from other Black men who aren’t as productive and perpetuate stereotypes.

I wonder what Jesus would have done?

Full post as published by Indiana Barrister on July 26, 2008 (boomark / email).