'Black History Studies' hosted a screening of 'Bleaching Black Culture' last night at Ritzy cinema, UK.
I really enjoyed the film but it is so sad that this still an issue, will there ever be change?
I try to remain positive about the future of black culture but what actions are being taken? What are the solutions?
What can we do now?
How do we re-connect the black community?
Personally, I think this should have been a part of the film, maybe it will be in part two..
I feel black people need to do more as a community, no one is disputing that black culture has been used, abused, misrepresented, misunderstood and blatantly disrespected by various other cultures since...well forever!
BUT black people really need to come together, support each other and educate each other more.
How do we become self-sufficient, how do we reclaim our culture, how do we improve black economics?
That is why I love 'Black History Studies' http://www.blackhistorystudies.com/ and all they have done and continue to do for the black community, especially in the UK.
Thanks to them, people are DOING rather than complaining but there is so much more to be done, there is still a long way to go.
A young man made a valid comment during the discussion after the screening... "It's not about instant gratification, it may be about us doing the work now for the future, for our grandchildren so we break the cycle of ignorance and detachment"
I agree with this, the work we do now will probably not benefit us but will definitely have a positive influence on the future of our culture...If we do the work!
Great film 4/5* check it out!
About The Film
From the stolen legacy of African civilisation to the shaping of American and global trends, Bleaching Black Culture examines the impact African Americans have on art, culture, technology and more. We pose thought provoking questions concerning black cultural co-opting that will yield to conversations and possible answers about its outcome on our future.
Check out the trailer and another documentary below.
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