Through the Eyes of Leon Jackson Boone
Being Black in America
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No one benefits from prejudice. Discrimination is dangerous. If you allow racism to be a part of your social activity, it will take root in your behavior. It will rob you, from having friends.
I believe because of demonstration, and education, some young “Minority groups” with the help of some “young White groups”, are willing to help correct the” injustices and discrimination”, in our communities.
Some of our politicians are using race to keep us separated. They want to tell the people who they represent that the Minority is responsible for their problems. And Black people who stand up for their rights are trouble makers. And they will use intimidation to keep them in their place.
We have a new face on discrimination in this day and time; it’s no longer skin color only, its class discrimination also.
People of color and women are still fighting to “right the racially wrongs” that claimed the Civil Rights of our mothers and fathers years ago. And there are some people who will call us trouble makers.
Blacks were hungry for their Civil Rights, with the help of some Whites and other races of people, African Americans build a massive coalition to end poverty and racism in our county. Many Whites, Blacks, Jews, and other races sacrifice their lives for Black people to enjoy the America dream.”
I believe God used these people to remind us that no one group of people can have peace without the other. These people came together and put a light on racial discrimination. Let’s face it, racism is still here, there are hostile people who are living all around us, some are racist but there are more good people in our community than bad ones.
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As I look back over my life, it was a good ride. I experienced many potholes along the way. I’m not tired yet. The last thing I think about is death. I am not afraid of it. Why should I be? I can’t do anything about it. It’s just a sleep. I can’t move as fast as I once did, but I can still dance. This may be surprising to some; I still have fun with my wife. Someone may ask, “How often?” I will say to them, “Stop hating.” It would be foolish to ignore the bad, the good, and the ugly in my life. Those experiences caused my faith in Christ Jesus to be stronger. My faith in Jesus made it possible for me to be here seventy-five years as of January 17, 2014. I hear what I want to hear, see what I want to see, and remember what I want to remember. I realize that I am only important to myself. And to preserve whatever life I have left, I must be cooperative with matters of confrontation. Exhaustion will kill you before old age. I refuse to call myself old. I call myself blessed. To those people who think that they are too old to enjoy life and that they are walking through one of life’s valleys: Perhaps you are trusting in your exhaustion, not in God. And you are thinking this is how you are supposed to feel as years pass you by. You don’t have to be older than you are. When your load gets too heavy to carry, don’t give up—this is an opportunity for God, in Christ Jesus’s name, to take charge of you. There is no competition or stereotypes in God; just be who you are. Refuse to give up your happiness because you are older and instead think about your accomplishments and enjoy all of your abilities. The thought of loneliness and bitter disappointments brings self-pity and fear. When you dwell too long on bad circumstances, it will make you feel old and rob you of peace of mind. Respond to the love of God—you no longer need to speculate upon the quality of your life. It is good because God is good.
About the Author
Reverend Leon J. Boone, a native of Holland, Virginia, is a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, Virginia. He grew up in the Mount Hermon community also known as Forest Park. He attended I.C. Norcom high school in Portsmouth. To further his education, he attended Union Christian Bible Institute for three years out of Durham, N.C. and the Antioch Bible College. He received the degree of Bachelor of Theology from the latter. He continued his studies at the School of Theology of Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia and received a certificate of Religious Studies. He also attended Norfolk State College and received a certificate as an automobile mechanic. He served as Vice-President under Lee Brown and Ernest Hines of the Teamster Local Union #822 in Norfolk, Virginia before his calling to the ministry. Rev. Boone has actively participated in a variety of civic and professional organizations in which he has always reflected concern about his fellow man. The lesson Rev. Boone says that he has learned over the years is you must keep your enemies ahead of you. Other than being the pastor of Celestial Baptist Church, Boone says the high point in his life is that all young people get an education. We must give real possibilities to all young people, regardless of their test scores. He says he believes political power can improve the lives of people. If we do not recognize the skills of all people in America, we have failed. Rev. Boone believes that social factors are causing hardship for every generation. We will not achieve anything unless we can specify strategies to combat our neighborhoods. God is not lacking in spiritual gifts. I want everyone to know that my divine influence comes from hearing the testimony of God’s word.