“There is a direct correlation between a people’s status in the world and their emphasis or lack of emphasis on their history and culture. People who dominate the world never let you forget their history and culture. On the other hand, Black people are told and generally accept that their history was a long time ago and that it is largely inconsequential. How many times have I heard a young brother say, “How does all of that Black stuff put money in my pocket?” It is this kind of dismissive attitude that helps keep us on the bottom of the pile!!!” ~ Runoko Rashidi