"I freed a thousand slaves I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves.” - Harriet Tubman

I recently saw this quote by the conductor of the underground railroad - Harriet Tubman - and I was floored by how relevant this quote is today. Actually, this quote may be more relevant today because we live in an era that is post emancipation proclamation and civil rights movement yet far too many folks unnecessarily suffer from the debilitating effects of mental slavery. Most of these folks are unaware of their slave minds. As a matter of fact, quite a few folks with fat bank accounts and/or progressive credentials do not know they are slaves.

In truth, we all deal with the lingering mental, social, political and economic affects of slavery. I say that not to dwell in the past, but in order to free ourselves in the present. I say this not as an advocate for reparation (unsure and undecided); I raise this issue to highlight the internal transformation of mindset that must take place.

In short: the dysfunctionalities that manifest day in and day out in our community results from a slave mind and better results will not transpire until we heal our souls.