Qasim Rashid, Esq.Feb 21, 2023

Malcolm X was assassinated 58 years ago today. This remains as one of my favorite pieces of wisdom he shared. And now, they're making it illegal to even claim the knife is there.

"If you stick a knife in my back nine inches and pull it out six inches, there's no progress. If you pull it all the way out that's not progress. Progress is healing the wound that the blow made. And they haven't even pulled the knife out much less heal the wound. They won't even admit the knife is there." — Malcolm X

Show threadJasonFeb 22, 2023
@QasimRashid what, in this scenario, would constitute as pulling the knife out in your opinion? What do we need to do or do better?
Show threadQasim Rashid, Esq.Feb 22, 2023
@JJG reparations are a minimum, but the list is quite long.
Show threadJasonFeb 22, 2023

@QasimRashid That’s a difficult thing to implement without pissing everyone off it seems.

Cash? Land? Both? Does that mean a one time payment? If so, how much is fair? Does everyone get the same amount? Etc…

Show threadJames M.
@JJG @QasimRashid yes, there are details to be worked out, which may be complicated. That doesn't mean we shouldn't do it. I think studying the issue to figure out what would work is a good start, as long as it leads to more than studies.
Feb 22, 2023 at 7:19pmWeb