It is time That African Americans wake up

It is time for African Americans to wake up.
How long will African Americans accept the status quo, and the political system?
The world will not change unless we change it ourselves. We must be self-conscious and use our intelligence. We are here to create history not repeat it.
Everyday I listen to the news and get the blues. African Americans are affected mostly from gun violence but this is a national problem. It is not safe for children to play outside in Chicago due to gun violence. The same thing is happening in the suburbs. When will we stop the violence? My heart bleeds for the children because they cannot live. It is time for African Americans to wake up. Do not expect the government or legislators to change our environment. We can change the environment. We must stand together as a community instead of depending solely upon police. We are the solution to our problems. We must stand on common ground so we can change things around. It is time for African Americans to wake up.