A blog post to my son

The media has been all over the most recent alleged police brutality story and death of Michael Brown in St. Louis, MO. What it brought me to do is think, think hard about the history of America and it brought me back to a book that i recently read about the intentions, conduct and purpose of the black panther party. I believe all people ALL RACES and sexes deserve RESPECT. But what i believe we should do as a society is educate ourselves, get it in the community and DO SOMETHING! Posting, REPOSTING, and arguing over the internet will not EVER solve ANYTHING.

I write this letter with so much love to my son Amir. It was a blessing to birth a healthy beautiful black boy. In a country where ignorance is bliss and everyone knows everything about nothing, i vow to teach you and guide you. I don't want you to hate or resent anyone, i want to educate you and show you that you can question what people tell you. That you have rights, you are smart, you are beautiful...you are a KING, and deserve to be treated as such. 

Most of all you should respect the other kings around you white, black, blue or brown. If you show them their royal potential it will uplift you. 

I support all that you will ever choose to do, i will always guide you to use your mind, explore the world, and express your feelings. 

We live in a society that is dismissive but always angry. I want you to recognize your feelings and be able to intellually give your opinions. 

Most of all i just want you to know you have options to grow, police brutality, racism, sexism and any other form of judgement or prejudice shall not stand in your way. 

I love you, 

Mom :)

I also want to extend my condolences to the family of Michael Brown. I pray for all of the young or old lives taken due to the act of violence