Dear Mr. President

The below is a letter that I personally wrote to Donald Trump after reviewing the Contract With Black America, written by Darrick Hamilton, Professor and Executive Director, Kirwan Institute at Ohio State University and incoming Henry Cohen, Professor of Economics and Urban Policy and University Professor at The New School.

I have yet to contact the above mentioned regarding the Contract With Black America, as it isn’t always easy to access influencers of this caliber without having all of my bases covered. However, after reviewing the Contract in details, I’ve decided to personally send the documents to the President. Whether or not Mr. Trump reads my letter is up to the Lord. After all, it was the Lord that put it on my heart to write this letter to the President, send him the docs, along with a signed copy of my book “Prayers From a Blackman’s Soul – Prayers for the World.https://www.amazon.com/Prayers-Blackmans-Soul-World-Scripture/dp/1530548608

Sociology has been a fabric of my being since my first studies at Cerritos College in 1998. Social justice and Equality are at the top of my Change the World agendas, along with racial reconciliation. I’m confident in the Contract that these powerful Black Thought Leaders and influencers have drafted up to present to the powers that be.

Donald Trump and Jesse Jackson

It’s important that we all come on 1 accord and get behind a specific agenda. Seeing the agenda put on paper is much needed, where as yelling, screaming and debating our ideas across social media is pointless. There are many organizations rallying behind the scenes pushing the Black agenda, but it’s important that we unify with one another no matter where we are in life. We can all do our part, and sharing this Contract With Black America is a must as we approach the 2020 elections. You know who our candidates are, so time is of essence to push the contract to these individuals while we decide on a committee, commission, or team of individuals to have a much needed sit down with the President. It’s getting us now where backbiting the President instead of sending these letters to him ourselves.

The plan and purpose for my Letter to the President is to present the Contract With Black America, with love, in hopes of building a new, professional, business relationship so that we can get this contract SIGNED… My goal is to have a formal sit down with Donald Trump of this contract before the 2020 elections. This will be crucial to Mr. Trump winning the Black vote in 2020. Let’s not forget about Kanye West running for President. If that is a sure thing, then we need to decide which direction we are going, and cover all bases on one accord.

The Hip Hop industry og’s like Ice Cube and Diddy have been very outspoken about Racial Reconciliation and Police Reform. Trump has built relationships with key individuals in the Rap game, that if they were to present this contract, and we the People rally behind the individuals we delegate to meet with Trump; I believe we will see the results we want to see. Everything in the contract is straight and to the point. It’s very reasonable, and beneficial not only to Black America, but to ALL of America.

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Thanks to everyone out there working hard behind the scenes, fighting the GOOD fight. This too shall pass, and we will see change in our generation.

Please view the Contract with Black America and the Justice and Reform Documents below.

https://linktr.ee/l.a.maestro

Written By:

Maurice A. Petty

CEO/ Founder

West Coast Rise Magazine

Fulfilling the Dream & Leadership

Two days in the wake of Dr. Martin Luther Kings “I Have a Dream Speech,” (August 28, 1963) the question we have today for our readers is ” has the hype of MLK’s vision settled as African Americans continue to stand on the foundation Dr. King has built?

 

Martin Luther King, Jr. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 

 

As we enter two weeks into the release of Lee Daniel‘s critically acclaimed film “The Butler,” another question to African Americans, is should we really be thankful for slavery? Not thankful in a sense for the inhumane, cruel, brutal, and hateful treatment our ancestors fought and persevered through; but thankful for the fact that if it weren’t for slavery,

Dr. King, and many other Black Men and Women leaders, we wouldn’t be where we are today.

Although we have President Barack Obama in Office, we still continue to struggle behind the scenes for equality and justice for all men and women. As we answer these questions to ourselves, we must also keep in mind, not to become too complacent in this and the coming generation because we have a Black President in Office. Unfortunately, it’s not going to be this way forever. (or will it?) Sorry to burst your bubbles.

Dr. King not only set African Americans on the path to freedom, justice, and equality, he also embraced and encouraged Union Leader and Labor Organizer, Cesar Chavez and his colleagues to lead non-violent marches, boycotts, as well as coordinating several hunger strikes. All this was for Chavez to improve the treatment, pay, and working conditions for farm workers. Just as African Americans toiled this land until it was rich, so did Chavez and his family as migrant workers. We all can agree to disagree, that Blacks came as slaves; Chavez and his family came as migrants. Ask yourselves what’s the difference between the two?

Cesar Chavez at the Delano UFW rally. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Another point to ponder is will we ever have another young, courageous, ambitious Black Leader to pick us up from where we are and lead us in to the next phase in our journey to freedom, justice, equality, fair education for our young Black children? What qualities would this leader(s) have to possess? Does he or she have to be a well known politician, pastor, deacon, doctor? Will this person be respected and embraced in ALL communities not just the Black Community? In my opinion, it doesn’t matter, just as long as it gets done, or someone at least tries to step up. Not everyone at once now, for you can only have so many leaders.

To sum it all up, Leadership is the key to success in any race, society, and community. Everyone has the freedom to be a leader. We all can argue or debate about the cliches, opinions, literature and teachings on leadership. Ive just about heard it all and read it all. What I gathered from this valuable information is that taking the lead is a gradual process, starting with learning first, then following the direction of past leaders, mixed with solid beliefs and principles. Once you’ve got the hang of following those directions, you will subconsciously begin to lead by example to those in your circle, and the people you interact with at home, work, school, play, etc. Subconscious leadership will develop, then mature until it becomes almost natural to take the lead. You will begin to develop a clear agenda for your leadership, depending on the immediate & future needs of the “whole of the sum” of people, groups, organizations it comes almost natural to lead.

Lee Daniels and children (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

No one ever said that leadership doesn’t come without it’s pro’s and cons, not to mention the sacrifices that need to be made for effective leadership. When done with peace, love, compassion, understanding, wisdom, and most importantly courageousness; your Leadership is bound to thrive on making a difference even if no one tells you you’re a great leader.

Pete Souza, Official White House Photographer (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

As you embark on your journey to Leadership, please take a moment to remember some of these quotes from past leaders…

Salute Rising Leaders,

Editor in Chief,

English: Barack Obama delivers a speech at the University of Southern California (Video of the speech) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

CEO & Founder

West Coat Rise Magazine

Maurice A. Petty

” Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.” – Harry S. Truman

Photograph of President John F. Kennedy conferring with former President Harry S. Truman in the Oval Office, on… – NARA – 200437 (Photo credit: Wikipedia

” Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.” – John C. Maxwell

” Leaders aren’t born they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal.” – Vince Lombardi

“A nation which has forgotten the quality of courage which in the past has been brought to public lif is not as likely to insist upon or regard that quality in it’s chosen leaders today – and in fact we have forgotten.” – John F. Kennedy

” As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.” – Bill Gates

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