Change

An act or process through which something becomes different. What is change to you? Change could be when you notice something new within yourself whether that be physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually. There comes a point when you realise that something about you is no longer the same. It could be the person you see when you look at yourself in the mirror. It could be your thought process in difficult situations. It could also be your reaction to a scenario where you react differently to how you might have reacted in the past. Each and every single day things are changing around us as individuals and within our society. I’ve noticed that a lot of the time change occurs after hardship. At this present point in time, our communities are fighting for change because as part of the black community we are more than deserving and worthy of being treated equally. Black lives truly do matter. Injustice cannot rule over humanity. Mark 30:31 reads “Love your neighbour as yourself”. This is the golden key to the promise of peace that everyone is entitled to. Loving your neighbour does not have anything to do with the colour of your skin. It comes from deep within your heart as a person to treat others how you would like to be treated. Mentalities have to change across the spectrum of humanity so that oppression can come to an end one day.

Never stop standing up for the things that you believe in. Hold on to your faith and never stop hoping and believing that change will come one day. Freedom from the brutality and the adversity that we’ve faced for over 400 years. A change in social constructs that will allow us to be viewed and treated equally. Equal opportunities in all areas of life. Living freely without the fear of judgement or prejudice from the oppressor. Why is ending racism a debate ? Why do black people have to protest to be heard ? How many people must be killed before law enforcements realise that enough is enough ? We are not animals. We are human. For the longest period of time black people have had to deal with and put up with racial profiling and stereotypical assumptions as if this is something that is normal. Systematic racism is something that has haunted a generation and it must come to an end. This shouldn’t be the way of life. The darkness has blinded many but there shall be light at the end of the tunnel. The tunnel where dreams, confidence and faith shall be restored. The journey towards greatness and fulfilment. God will always make a way when it seems as if there is no way. We’ve come so far and only better things can come for us. Divine direction towards the land of equality is our portion.

Black is beautiful. Black is power. Black is strength. Black is love. Invest and support your people in the black community. Support does not have to come in the form of finances. There are several ways to be effective in our encouragement of one another. Be kind to everyone you meet as you do not know how your generosity and positive attitude could influence them. The day that we uplift and support each other as much as we fight the enemy, this is when true domination can occur and we can thrive. United we stand but divided we fall. Encourage your brothers and sisters and push them to breaking down all barriers that are placed in front of them. Be the change that you want to see in the world. Mark 4:40 reads “Why are you so afraid ? Do you not have any faith ?” There is nothing too difficult for us to achieve. With faith and prayer we are capable of the impossible. For nothing is impossible with God. We will forever be stronger together. Let your faith be your focal point as we strive towards total acceptance of who we are. Be proud of who you are and never shy away from dwelling in your culture and representing yourself to the fullest. Only thing that is constant in this life is the grace of God. Change is inevitable. Let’s get ready for it.

ALL LIVES CAN’T MATTER UNTIL BLACK LIVES MATTER.

STAND FOR SOMETHING OR FALL FOR ANYTHING

Thank You For Your Time

Kenzo