First,
give thanks to all of you who signed the petition. It truly could not have
happened without you.
And
it couldn't have happened on a more auspicious date than August 1, 2012, Emancipation
Day. For this is the idea to which Marcus Garvey livicated his life: "We are
going to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery because whilst others might
free the body, none but ourselves can free the mind."
Getting
to this first milestone was not easy, and I've learned a few lessons that will
be the subject of an upcoming post. What is remarkable, however, is the level
of anxiety that the name Marcus Garvey still creates, and the reaction of some
friends whom I thought would have been allies who are now actively opposing the
online petition.
But
there have also been surprises. The petition has received support from some
people whom I would never have suspected to support Marcus Garvey and this has
been gratifying.
So,
onward! I am hoping that we will the 5,000-signature lifeline of August 17,
2012, the 125th Earth Strong of Marcus Garvey (more on this to come).
But
the only way that we will reach the goal is if you urge at least 10 friends to
sign the petition:
It
won't happen unless you become involved. "It can't work unless you work it."
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