It would be a new day in these modern times if Black people would (not could because we can) move together on a massive scale such as this.
True, the evidence is there and all seems lost for us. The cards are stacked against us, or so it seems. It's water over the bridge and some might say that the fat lady has sung. Has Hell finally frozen over and yes, the door knob has hit us where the sun don't shine. So, why bother voting? Why bother fighting? Why continue discussing issues that we can't do anything about? Why even get up out of bed every morning?
Why? Because in the words of the Stylistics, I believe that "It's never too late, too late to STOP, LOOK, LISTEN to your heart, hear what it's saying..." The key though is that we must take direct and immediate action on what we hear.
I think the tide can always be changed with the right stop gaps and direct influences. Humans have the ability to change their environment--to manipulate it for personal gain. This is proof personified.
SO, if THEY can do it....why won't WE? Don't we have the same or similar resources? Aren't there enough of us in number? Don't we have a common goal?
Excellent thread!!