Imagine how powerful a national alliance of millions of African American military veterans would be. Mind boggling to say the least!
I'd like to first commend the website for a job well done! I'd encourage everyone to make people of color aware of its existence. Now, I'll take this opportunity to speak my mind.
In scrolling the home page of this website, one can't help but be struck by the vastness of the African American military population. I had no idea! I also had no idea of the numbers of organizations that exist to serve this diverse population of men and women.
The mere thought of uniting millions of African American military veterans into a nationwide alliance is enough to send shivers down the spines of many Americans. Its purpose and goals would hardly matter. Its the sheer level of respect that such a powerful, educated and disciplined group of African Americans would demand, in all segments of American society. Within this group are some of the most respected members of the race including average citizens, business and community leaders, celebrities, and politicians.
Don't jump to conclusions. Let's imagine this organization focusing its mission on commendable goals such as providing leadership and role models for the black community. What about this group addressing the issues impacting African American males and helping to shape future generations of American citizens. It's even easy to envision such a organization rising to the forefront of African American leadership altogether.
There are segments of the African American population who, for various reasons, are skeptical about the military. Perhaps this organization can even work to change their views. Maybe do some good for the military and the community, so that everybody wins. Then we become a stronger nation. It's not an unrealistic thing to consider.
Perhaps now the idea is not so frightening, is it?
At the same time, such an organization could become a very powerful lobbying force for people of color. Especially, in gaining governmental support for efforts and programs that are needed to enable many more African Americans to become productive citizens of this great nation.
These are my thoughts, I'm sure you have thoughts too. Do you think that such a line of thinking has merit?
P.S. Please don't be afraid to speak out about this question. It's too important for silence.
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