New Haven Independent

posted by: Threefifths on January 16, 2012  10:12am

MLK “Love March” Reveals The Invisible Man.
The love march reveals the Sell out Black Judas Goat leaders along with Black modern-day Pharaoh sell out Preachers who are plundering their own for benefits of riches and to help the selling of white politicians to there black congregants. Give me a break.If Dr.king was here today he would have march on those politicians in the picture.I call this the pimping of Dr.King Birthday.

posted by: Anon on January 16, 2012  10:39am

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posted by: Threefifths on January 16, 2012 9:12am
“...to help the selling of white politicians to there [sic.] black congregants.”
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Martin Luther King, Jr. stated “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”
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threefifths, sounds like you’re still judging people based on the color of their skin - noting that the politicians are white - as opposed to the content of their character. Tut tut, threefifths.

posted by: HhE on January 16, 2012  11:50am

Well said, Anon, well said.

Albeit, I think I take Threefifths’ meaning.

The best words were from Gary Holder-Winfield—one of the finest people I know.

posted by: Edward Francis on January 16, 2012  12:38pm

Nice coverage of this year after year event.  Thank you Allan Appel for correctly identifying New Haven’s “Goatville Neighborhood”.

posted by: James on January 16, 2012  12:44pm

Holder Winfield has a lot to say in meetings such as this. If he really means what he says then why is he in Hartford voting for the decriminalization of marijuana and the opening of liquor stores on Sundays. I don’t know about you but I think this sends the wrong message to the black community.

posted by: brutus2011 on January 16, 2012  1:23pm

Sorry folks, but your chastising “Threefifths” is largely inaccurate in my view.

“Threefifths” carries on the true revolutionary spirit.

All citizens of our country need this now.

Those of you who criticize him, or her, would do well to listen more carefully.

posted by: streever on January 16, 2012  6:19pm

James
Sadly, the criminalization of marijuana results in heavy incarceration of african-americans, disproportionately so.

Chew on this: White men commit the majority of crimes in America, but African-American men have the majority of incarceration. That is systemic racism—and much of it is due to the criminalization of marijuana.

I don’t even smoke pot, but believe we should decriminalize it. Our drug war has a disproportionate impact on minorities, and our incarceration policies are heavily biased and damaging.

Arresting young men on marijuana charges just creates a cycle of jail time, crime, and breaks families and lives.

I support Holder-Winfield and his work.

posted by: Threefifths on January 16, 2012  7:30pm

posted by: Anon on January 16, 2012 9:39am
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posted by: Threefifths on January 16, 2012 9:12am
“...to help the selling of white politicians to there [sic.] black congregants.”

Across this nation if you look around.Most Black Clergy are use by White Politicians to get the Black vote.This is a fact.How many White Clergy do you see having White politicians in there Churches.Very Few.In fact show me were Dr.King stay in the church and was around politicians.He didn’t,In fact also Dr.King never endorsed any politicians or had them around him.

Martin Luther King, Jr. stated “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”

If Dr.king was here today and saw the character
of the Politicians and Clergy who would call them out.

threefifths, sounds like you’re still judging people based on the color of their skin - noting that the politicians are white - as opposed to the content of their character. Tut tut, threefifths

Look in the picture and you will see most were White politicians.And I did call out the Black Judas Goat Leaders.So what is your point.

The question that all should ask is what are the Black leaders going to do the day after.

posted by: Charter revision on January 17, 2012  6:07am

As a black man, I have to say there has been one too many marches in the black community, and this one is no exception.  What are the results of these Marches?  All these marches do is present an opportunity for all politicians, white politicians in particular, to be visible so that people will vote for them later.  Asking Politicians to speak about Dr. king is ridiculous because he often called out the politicians for doing nothing, especially when it came to the Vietnam War.  While the vast majority ofnpeople refer to King’s Dream Speech ( which, I believe was great), they often overlook the revolutionary King
Who spoke out against the Vietnam War and in doing so, sped up his assassination.  Holder-Winfield really needs to study King in depth so that, perhaps, he can begin to show some courage in the most difficult times, and with the most difficult issues (not opening the liquor stores on Sunday, something real).  I would suggest Holder-Winfield and everyone else read the book Martin and Malcolm: A Dream or a Nightmare, by Dr. James Cone.  You will have a better understanding of King after reading this book.

posted by: freedomofthepeople on January 17, 2012  9:36am

@ Threefifths so true, He might even wonder why there wasn’ta call to reparations after the movement(sell out preachers helping people to forget the struggle and take civil rights act as all that was necessary). All Africans-in america( no one went back) are in there economic situation because of the amount of wealth withheld and also never given to there in my case great, great grand father.  The afro Germans did’nt recieve reparations from germany or the U.S. in the marshall plan after the holocaust.  In agreeing to the emancipation proclamation the union paid the south $300 dollars for each slave set free that’s not freedom that’s gambling and black people are still paying for it it just manifest in everything people do. 95% of the country disagreed with emancipation, and many did’nt agree with integration.  Now that we are integrated every other cultural groups issues are tied to black issues when no people were victims of chattel slavery in america but black people so in advocacy the lack of black history of other groups (because they are taught by europeans too)  dilutes the root issue and causes minimalism in approaching the core cause of much of the issues in America and that is “RACISM” and makes it easy for the controlling hand of oppressed black peoples to continue on-  Many groups will intergrate in america so as long as they are not subject to the things african americans are we are the lower class in this american caste system.  At least Native Americans have economic viability through their reparations. In between 55% and 65% of hate crimes are committed against black people. we have yet to achieve national identity out of fear often and lack of connection to the past through INTENTIONAL mis-education in education, prevalent sabotage of peaceful leaders of the past , political prisoners, Black wallstreet burned, black towns, and the well paid sambo.

posted by: Nakia N. Dawson on January 17, 2012  10:14am

This was my 1st time attending this event but It will not be my last I really enjoyed myself and my three year old daughter marched as well thank you for inviting us Rev. Hampton and Latisha Greene we will be a part of this march next year rain, sleet, hail or snow!

posted by: Threefifths on January 17, 2012  10:57am

What people need to understand is that Dr.King was preaching Black Liberation Theology.What you have today is Modern day black preachers who are enjoying the wealth like the CEO’s of large corporations.When you find black preachers with this power,You will find white politicians.Mayor Deprives Rival of Black Clergy’s Support.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/29/nyregion/29ministers.html?pagewanted=all

How many black churches did king John speak at.
Also white polticians know that black preachers have a willing audience and they can sell there snake oil to the black congregants.If I am wrong the why was Chris Murphy there.

posted by: Give Me A Break on January 17, 2012  11:23am

...  King was not against all politicians ...

King probably would not have had much issue with Holder-Winfield who is the only politician to speak against the governor’s jobs bill because of its lack of effort where minorities are concerned, voted against the increased rescission power of the same governor because of what he could potentially do to needed programs and services in minority communities and has been a strong voice that education reform must take into account race as an independent variable.

This is not a person who just shows up for accolades. ...This knee jerk reaction is how we miss the good politicians and wind up with what we have. ...

posted by: Lynda Faye Wilson on January 17, 2012  12:42pm

I and maybe I alone take objection to the statement of “required political visit” to the homage of both the LOVE MARCH and the WONDERFUL CHURCH SERVICE that followed the march.  Prayerfully, any requisition made, was an individual requisite to committee to do ALL IN THEIR POWER AND POSITION IN GOVERNMENT(LOCAL AND STATE, TO BRING ABOUT PEACE AND JUSTICE FOR “ALL” AND NOT JUST A CHOICE FEW.

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, TIME-OUT, STOP THE REACTION AND LET’S EXERCISE OUR POWERS TO BE PROACTIVE. WITH THE HELP AND CONFINEMENT IN GOD, “YES WE CAN.”  HAVE NO DOUBT OR FEAR BECAUSE NEITHER ARE OF GOD.  BLESS US ALL LORD OF LORD.

posted by: Threefifths on January 17, 2012  1:18pm

posted by: Give Me A Break on January 17, 2012 10:23am
...  King was not against all politicians ...

Show me.

posted by: Threefifths on January 17, 2012  1:23pm

Also how come these same Politicians and Preachers did not march on East Haven for there racial profiling of people of color.

posted by: ive heard it all on January 19, 2012  5:13pm

“young blacks stereotyped as criminals”  lol. Now Ive heard everything.  ... With statements like that coming from so called black leaders the epidemic cycle of single moms raising gang affiliated black youth involved in drug dealing and shootings will never end .

posted by: Tom Burns on January 21, 2012  1:14am

I love you three-fifths and you got the right message—but please back off the color monologue—it hurts me and makes me sad- I didn’t ask to be born white—just as you didnt ask to be born black—-
When will we get to the point where we know we are in this together—-tall, fat, bald, black, ugly, short, pretty, Jewish, Lithuanian, Polish, Catholic, Italian, Muslim—and on and on—we can continue to harp on our differences or choose to embrace our similarities for the common good!! What if as of tommorrow noone spoke about race, religion or ethnicity and instead talked about LOVE—-and only LOVE for one another—What if???
Join me——all the best—Tom
By the way—three-fifths—keep on keeping on—

posted by: Threefifths on January 22, 2012  12:37pm

posted by: Tom Burns on January 21, 2012 12:14am
I love you three-fifths and you got the right message—but please back off the color monologue—it hurts me and makes me sad- I didn’t ask to be born white—just as you didnt ask to be born black—-

I am not talking about Causasian people.Read what I wrote.I am talking about How Black Minsters bring white politicians into Black churches.This is a fact.You can check it out for your self.