The Deep-rooted Challenges Faced by the Black Race: Religion, Colonisation, and Slavery
Religion, colonisation, and slavery have had a profound impact on the Black race, shaping their historical trajectory and presenting ongoing challenges. When Christianity becomes intertwined with capitalism, it creates a complex web that continues to affect the lives of Black individuals to this day. This article delves deeper into the multifaceted consequences of these factors, examining their influence on economic development, education systems, leadership, and the urgent need for change.
Religion, a Dichotomy of Hope and Inequality often provides comfort to those who are in desperate situations, and none more so that the Black race that puts their faith and future in white Jesus and christianity, offering them solace and a sense of purpose. However, when it coexists with capitalism, it can exacerbate existing inequalities. Capitalism tends to favour those with greater resources, allowing them to amass wealth and power at the expense of the marginalised. This combination can create a system where the rich become richer, perpetuating societal divisions.
Colonization have had a lingering Effect, but drawing a comparison between countries that have endured imperial colonisation, such as India and China, reveals distinct paths of recovery and development. Both nations have managed to shed the burdens of colonisation and rebuild their countries and economies over the past fifty years. India, with its population of over one billion, shares a common language and flag, while China, also with a population of over one billion, exhibits similar characteristics. In contrast, Africa, with its vast resources and a population of nearly one billion people, faces significant challenges with diverse languages and fifty-four flags. This complexity hampers efforts toward unity and progress.
Education is A Key factor to Empowerment and Development. China and India’s commitment to investing in education for their populations has been instrumental in their economic growth. The presence of an educated populace has become a driving force behind their development. However, Africa’s education system often falls to the bottom of the priority list, impeding progress. Many children in Africa are unable to attend school due to financial constraints, perpetuating a cycle of poverty and hindering the continent’s advancement.
Materialism, Corruption, is a cancer that most Black leaders sometimes succumb to, reflecting an obsession, promoted through social media. This obsession with possessions, such as cars and mobile phones, has fueled corruption, further corroding and toxifying the economy. Examples of extravagance abound, such as the King of Swaziland purchasing multiple Rolls Royces for his wives or ruling families in resource-rich countries treating national resources as personal domains. These actions undermine social welfare and economic stability.
Considering the challenges faced by the Black race, some propose exploring the idea of diversifying the gene pool through migration from the Indian sub-continent and Latin America. The hope is to infuse a spirit of self-help and enterprise into the community. To bridge the gap between the Black race and the rest of the world, it becomes imperative to prioritise competence, dedication, and education when selecting individuals for political roles. Merit should take precedence over regional or tribal affiliations.
Africa possesses vast amounts of land and resources, yet it struggles to establish lucrative industries like Australia and New Zealand, which excel in meat production and export. Instead, locals often resort to hunting for bush meat, endangering their lives and perpetuating an unsustainable cycle. Calls for African unity resonate strongly, but resistance from present-day leaders, who fear losing their privileges and power, impedes progress. Genuine unity and collaborative efforts are necessary to dismantle the structures that enable billions to be siphoned off to Western banks.
