“Does there come a point when we are prepared to move beyond “They stole, they cheated, they lied, they deceived, they were mean and did bad things to us” and engage in short, mid and long term strategies to empower ourselves and stay in power? I am tired of just being a victim. Recognition of hurt and injustice is essential, but we cannot stay there. We cannot limit ourselves to victimization. Let us seize the moment. Let us seize our power, the power that is already within our grasp, and wield it” – Dr. Runoko Rashidi Are we there yet?

“Does there come a point when we are prepared to move beyond “They stole, they cheated, they lied, they deceived, they were mean and did bad things to us” and engage in short, mid and long term strategies to empower ourselves and stay in power? I am tired of just being a victim. Recognition of hurt and injustice is essential, but we cannot stay there. We cannot limit ourselves to victimization. Let us seize the moment. Let us seize our power, the power that is already within our grasp, and wield it” – Dr. Runoko Rashidi

Are we there yet?

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