Call for Black Cultural Revolution
Call for a Black Cultural Revolution for Black History Month
When someone hears the name “Durham” in 2021, the image of gunshots and police tape usually come to mind. However, it has not always been this way, the Bull City has a rich history and just like in much of the country, many aspects black history are often ignored. It is time to change the narrative.
Following the racial unrest of last year this is the most important Black History Month ever, as this month will determine the cultural destiny of African Americans for decades to come. Many people are searching for information about the black experience but don’t. really, know where to look.
On February 1, we are calling for a “Black Cultural Revolution.” We are asking the African American community to use social media to counter the negative images that we see online much too often, not only in Durham but across the nation. We must bombard social media with names of black books, documentaries and information about the black experience. Everytime we see something derogatory about black culture on social media we must combat it with something positive.
The most important goal of the campaign is to build up the self esteem of black youth. Many of the beefs that result in murders in Durham start on social media and by interjecting positive information we can do some cultural intervention before blood is shed.
It’s harder to shoot people when you are taught that they are kings and queens and not thugs and gangsters.
Min. Paul Scott, founder
Black Messiah Movement
Durham NC
(919) 972–8305
