“Family, we all say that we want and need Black unity. Most of us say that is the key. But Black unity on whose terms? How flexible are we prepared to be here? Is it just Black unity on my terms, as I spell it out? Or what? When we say Black unity what do we mean? Can I still wear my weave? Am I cool if I am gay? Can I still have my white Jesus? Is it still okay to bow before Allah? Can I have a white wife? A white husband? Must I hate or love Barack Obama? What is Black unity? And how tolerant and flexible do we have to be to achieve it?” ~ Runoko Rashidi