Saturday, February 28, 2009

Jail Birds Getting Superstar Treatment

To REALLY have someone in your corner, on your side is a wonderful feeling of security and love.

The young men you about to meet via the video link below are in need of ongoing love and affection. While they cannot gain it in a 6x6 we must remember that one day we will be faced with an image of these boys in our communities, in our schools, and in our churches.

Are we ready for them?

Just think about it:

Many of us spent last two weeks emotionally distraught over offensive, and perhaps a misunderstood cartoon and joke. After watching the video four times (link below), I must admit that the ridiculousness of the New York Post animation and mayoral comedy was not worth the energy some put into it. A waste of time and effort in the total scope of the realities i.e. overwhelming number of young black men in prison, the care displayed by people who do not look like black kids, and most importantly the joy experienced by everyone involved in this gesture of compassion:

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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Reader Response:

    What a great story... I cried! Thanks for sharing.

    -SR

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 5:57 PM

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    Phenomenal! I am sharing with everybody!! Powerful!

    But we still needed to deal with the cartoon issue. No matter how much we want to FEEL like we can brush it off and ignore it or focus on other things - we could not. I do NOT want my children growing up with an image of themselves painted by racial predjudice. Granted we teach at home but the REAL reality is that newspapers, tv, magazines and media play a HUGE role. THAT is reality.

    Thanks again for sharing and be blessed!

    -Rev. J

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Reader Response:

    Yes, truly touching.

    -EFJ

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  4. MUATA NOWEFebruary 28, 2009 at 6:00 PM

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    Got Damn Bro. Payne your most recent commentary has been on FIRE! True indeed, really touching.

    -AC

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  5. MUATA NOWEFebruary 28, 2009 at 6:01 PM

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    I am so glad you shared this one. That left me teary eyed and mouth wide open. My son and I just finished watching. I am definitely going to sent that link to others.

    -T

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  6. AnonymousOctober 27, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    I was amazed at the acts of kindness and selflessness displayed in this video. Others treat us better than we treat ourselves...wake up people!

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