Truth is not a constant. Only a few white psychologists publicly accept the idea advance by Dr. Jenson that Black people, according to his research findings, are at birth genetically inferior to whites in intellectual potential. That sentiment, while obviously driven by racist, supremacist aggrandizement, and proven fallacious time and time again by Black intelligencia, might be the basis for investigation if examined from a purely Afrocentric perspective. If the genetics of Africans in America have been altered by the atrocities of slavery to render us more susceptible to physical maladies such as high blood pressure and diabetes, is it not fair to suggest that the genetics of things intangible, such as our emotional, psychological, and spiritual health have been altered thusly also? That is not to say that Black people are inferior, not even to suggest that. There needs to be a study of the genetic modifications of slavery to assess what that process did to our ancestors and how those behaviors are being perpetuated.
To not have a branch of African centered psychology directed towards dismantling white supremacy is irresponsible. Not only does it ignore the pathologies that could potentially create another Maafa, but it also leaves those individuals in a perpetual state of dysfunction and disharmony within the universe. The focus should not be a reactionary stance but one of assistance and guidance. The Afrocentric psychologist must stand up and teach the Eurocentric one. We must let go of the position that any interaction with the oppressor means that we are taking an inferior position. We must do what the ancient Kemetians failed to do: open up the world of spirit to the Europeans. To say that they are not capable of learning based upon some genetic precursor is to be guilty of their thinking that brands Black people inferior. Of course, helping them will not be a priority. The first thing African psychologists must do is heal the collective consciousness of African people throughout the world. Those that have been subjected to the tyrannical reign of Europeans. If African people are truly the original mothers and fathers of psychology, we must behave as such. The Afrocentric view that says that white people are independent entities that never have to be dealt with is still assuming a position of inferiority. African people must assume a position of superiority, not to oppress but to enlighten.
"A position of superiority," that's interesting. And I would say exciting, but you probably don't mean it that way. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt seems you have just introduced another level of depth to Afrocentric thought - one that will certainly be contended with.
ReplyDeleteIt would be something to witness a conversation on the subject with Marimba Ani.
Does the volcano, hurricane, tornado, tsunami, or earthquake concern itself with that which is in its path?
ReplyDeleteThe ways of nature will always prevail while intellectual masturbation will consistently fail.
After seven thousand years of consistent attack there should be no question among African people about what must be done to remove the beast from our throat.
Great new photo!
ReplyDeleteWith the seductiveness of your voice, the power of your writing and your beyond-super-model-beauty, you should be on camera.
Buy a flipcam and post your thoughts on your site or youtube. The public would go crazy!!!
You're a star whose brightness will one day light the universe.
great photo. beautiful woman.
ReplyDeleteit is true that we need our intellectuals to define and propagate our black narrative, so far very negative in the hands of quack psycologists and racists. but a study on genetic modifications? yes significant forced inter-breeding may have had an effect on black health dispositions (though we Africans suffer the same health problems). but psychological and spiritual health?
and how would you measure this and put forward evidence into the public domain?
Your piece seems to imply some genetic lowering as a result and positions this as part of the reason we are viewed so poorly. I disagree and will argue against such as pseudo science with no empirical foundation.
As it stands today from a black social and economic point of view "We cannot let go of the position that any interaction with the oppressor means that we are taking an inferior position" or should i say disadvantaged.