The Watson Go to Birmingham 1963:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2866296/
In watching this movie it reminds one of a time when family really meant something. Do you remember that time? Not everyone was born during this time but some were and still remember. The time when all the kids went outside playing in nice clothes; boys looking smart with their button up shirts and iron trouser and girls in pretty dresses their natural hair in innocent braids and pony tails with big ribbons. Where most moms stayed home, nurture the family, kept it spotless and designed handmade curtains and slip covers, prepared meals from scratch, baked fresh pies and encouraged the creative side of the family.
Do you remember when Sunday dresses were made at home and mom would ask what dress pattern you wanted her to make? Do you remember a time when mom would not let you do your own hair and she would wash, comb and set it until you were in your early teens? Do you remember when the whole block would come over looking sharp for Sunday brunch after church? Sure they imposed the false Sunday worship on us but there was something special that happened when families came together during these times.
Do you remember the time when Dad’s really were the head of the house and life just didn’t feel safe when he wasn’t around? Dad would come home after work and we would all eat dinner together as a family and all the kids couldn’t wait for their turn to tell him about their day and afterwards he’d help us with our homework and tuck us in for the night. He was the kind of father that could be proud to say “I Am a Man”. This was a time when children were polite, well mannered and would say yes mama and thank you mama, can I help you set the table mama….
Where is the Black family today? Are they building each other up? Gathered around a puzzle or perhaps watching a family movie with popcorn, laughing and joking together? This movie is to remind us of that time. Who we were and where we came from. When children were brave to march and were arrested fighting for justice and freedom, where brothers defended their sisters and honored their parents. Yes the movie was created by Hollywood but once you throw out the bones it’s a good example of how most black families really lived when left alone from Jim Crow laws and oppression. They were what most in America was and still is so afraid of. A real black family, strong and built on the principles of love, spirituality and responsibility. Intelligent men and woman whom one day would rule the world. It’s the reason why they campaigned so hard to remove the Black man from the home and replace him with government food stamps and in turn the government became husband and father.
Back then families really did spend time together, worshiped together, read together, lend a helping hand to their neighbors, played games in which they created, set the table for dinner and if one had a problem it was the whole family’s problem, no one was left to deal with an issue alone. That was real and what is missing from our society today.
Today we are left with divorced parents both working or not working at all, sisters taking brothers to court, brothers giving sisters a reason to; youths in jails wearing their pants down their butts and young girls with too little clothes on with weave down their backs instead of our black hair being allowed to be what it is …beautiful. We’ve allowed every other country to come in our neighborhoods and sell us goods. We stopped owning and building our own businesses and homes and allowed drugs to take over what was once respected neighborhoods. We’ve made it ashamed to have children and when we do we allow schools to determine their future. We stopped parenting and allowed TV to train our children. The spirit of independence, “do you” and “get yours” mentality is now the norm and same sex marriages have replaced a Mother and father.
So the question again is where is the Black family today? Is it gone forever? The choice is up to us we can let it die or we can set the example and bring back the traditions of our forefathers and be leaders in our homes and communities. There should be no shame in being a Black Man or a Black Woman. Our sisters can build their husbands spirits to inspire the King in him and be a shield against the elements and forces of the world that want to destroy him altogether. Our brothers can encourage our sisters to carry themselves with their heads held high in a dignified manner being proud to play a key role in building and keeping the family together. Encouraging our sisters to be Queens of our Nation by changing the thinking of our children and keeping them active and away from mind deteriorating video games and constant TV. Raising fine daughters as princesses, who are smart, can play an instrument, draw, sing, dance, sew, cook and dress elegantly…all the importance of being good care givers. Fathers teaching son’s to have confidence in themselves as the real Prince of the earth. Teaching them how to be warriors, hunt, fish, swim and fight to protect the home and the importance’s of treating their sister’s as Princesses.
The keys to Israel rising as a Nation lie’s in keeping together the oldest institution created in the Heavens by the Most High – Marriage and the Family.
Will you fight for it?
RISE ISRAEL
Wow, this was wonderful/beautiful. We will get there.
Thawadah.
Beautiful…
At the end of the post it was asked “Will you fight for it?,” Yes I will fight for it. Though I am single, I too desire to be a wife and a mother, enjoying one of the many great gifts of the Most High. Blessings!!!..
All praises to Ahayah bahasham Yashaya.We will soon see Zion!
This is positive, and a great example for Israel to have at the forefront if our minds. Family is the first institution, I’m am 52 years old now and I remember those days, when my grandmother was living and she and my grandfather kept things together. Everyone all of my cousins aunts uncle would come to grandmas an grandpas house. It was our meeting place grandma would have cooked all types of food and kept all of us together making sure we knew who everyone was. She was the glue that hold us together. I miss her so much, I miss our family gathering so much. I dont recognize this country anymore. I don’t watch tv but watched Empire a couple of weeks ago, it about a family, a father who is a murderer, lier, cheater, manipulater, Kids who are full of confusion. One is gay, the elder one with the birth right is in a marriage with an Edomite and they sex anyone who can help them get what they want. An mother who is loud, lose and controlling as the father is. And to top it off the youngest son in one episode uncovers his fathers nakedness. And its normal and the show is celebrated, but full of sin, and its Israel a black show. Ahayah forgive us for forsaking you, for not perfo4ming your law that you have commanded us to do and walk in them, for give us in this day, for give us in that day of old when our forefather forsook you in Jerusalem, in the wilderness, for give your sons and daughters Ahayah for you are our power give us who now seek you who are looking for you the will to follow your commandment to keep that which you have given us to do may we look inside of you way and place them on our heart of hearts Ahayah we ask that you keep us from temptation deliver us from evil for thy kingdom come thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day in this time. For your glory. Forgive our trust passes, forever and ever. Ahayah ashar Ahayah baha Shem Yahshuayah yommahshiyah. Your servant Kashar Khalariel Selama
RISE ISRAEL! RISE! All praises to the MOST HIGH!
Wow, well said! Two/three years ago I would’ve said that was old school thinking and that there was no way I’d let a man be in a position of power over me and in my own house but now that I’m in the truth, I understand the importance of such a man. Fiercely protective and a rock to lean on and give us strength when we feel weak. I also understand that if a man doesn’t fear The Most High, there is no way he deserves that type of position; same goes for the woman because she’s the teacher in the family and if she’s not right then the kids won’t be right and the husband will also be led astray. All this to say that I wholeheartedly agree with this post and I hope one day Ahayah will give me that type of family.
I pray that The Most High will give me that type of a family one day, too.
YES I WILL rise and I pray the Most High will bless my husband and my kids Shalom
Yes I will Fight so that Israel Rises… All Praise,Honor, and Glory to Our Heavenly Father AHAYAH The MOST HIGH BaHaShem Yashaya. The ending of the rule of satan in this nation and the world will be the beginning of The rise of Israel as it is written in The Tanak.
This is a real message to the people.
Shalom family! This is a wonderful example of what “Hebrew” families should look like. I stay at home to care for our family and some say it’s a sacrifice but wasn’t Christ the “ultimate sacrifice?” A piece of paper is just that, a piece of paper and should NOT define your life. Like the word says, “Render to Ceasar what’s Ceasar’s” and give to “TMH what’s his.” Our forefathers set the tone and it’s up to us to add to the legacy. Shalom brothers and sisters!
I really liked this post! I can remember a day in time in which that was the norm, now I don’t see it too often. I guess that’s why my mom got so sad when I told her I didn’t want to be apart of these unholy traditions anymore…Now I see where she was coming from. She just wanted the family to be together the best way she knew how.
To all brothers and sister in the Atlanta Ga area. If there are any in this area I’m here to pray, study, and walk in the way of the most high with you. You are not alone, We are not alone I thank the most high for Elder Rawchaa, Elder Lawya Elder Gabar, and the GOCC. Israel we must rise to the time, rise to face our destiny, rise to walk in righteousness, rise to face Ahayah ashar Ahayah
I pray the Most High Blesses us to unite once again!
I have loved the praise of GOD since the days my mother would tuck myself and three other brothers in for bed and tell us we were beautiful and sing steal away home and cum-by-yi to us and witnessing and living black life i knew we were a special; but now having found the truth and believing GODS word, we as a people will have a new heaven and a new earth and his ways and precepts burned into ours hearts and minds. Until he comes back and do this ISREAL MUST PRAY AND WATCH! ( WERE STILL SCATTERED )
This is a beautiful reflection of the Most High’s Chosen ppl that has rejected his laws over and over again. Such an awesome & amazing Father that allows us to repent with a sincere heart and get eternal life!
Shalom, Praises to the Most High Sister! …And of Course Brothers! Wow I am not completely new to the truth but The Most High has me wide Awake. I will definitely be visiting your website Sister. I try my best to grow my own food etc… But in the inner city of NYC and where I currently live most is impossible but surely not for long! We will rise up! I can’t wait to go on your website and make sure I ,myself , my mother and my son are healthy and Strong from a trusted Source. Shalom May the Most High Bless you! Isreal will Rise!!!