Erik DeSean Barrett
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NEVER AGAIN
In 1921, Oklahoma had a racially, socially, and politically tense atmosphere. Many servicemen had returned following the end of the First World War in 1918, and the American Civil War was still in living memory, even though it had ended in 1865. Civil rights for African Americans were lacking, and the Ku Klux Klan was resurgent (primarily through the wildly popular 1915 film The Birth of a Nation), a film portrays African Americans (many of whom are played by white actors in blackface) as unintelligent and sexually aggressive toward white women. The film presents the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) as a heroic force necessary to preserve American values and a white supremacist social order.
By Erik DeSean Barrett3 years ago in The Swamp
Return to Normal! What is Normal?
When the argument is presented, that 2020 was a year of disruption, it will more than likely encounter minimal to no debate. The last twelve to fourteen months has left everyone screaming, When is the world returning to Normal? I must say even my narrow minded lifestyle which at the genesis of this pandemic celebrated the idea of not having to subject myself to the social scene, has slowly begin to switch positions. Now the soon to be husband of a wife, I find myself desiring some of the ways by which we once lived. Just going to a movie, or simply dinner for two on a patio is somewhat like begging for air; but I am not in a hurry to return, because I am not truly sure of what we are returning too?
By Erik DeSean Barrett3 years ago in The Swamp
In Search of Sanctuary‼️
The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses established in the United States during the early to mid-19th century, and used by enslaved African-Americans to escape into free states and Canada. The scheme was assisted by abolitionists and others sympathetic to the cause of the escapees.
By Erik DeSean Barrett3 years ago in The Swamp
The Black Revolution Begins‼️
It was a Wednesday like none other. The date of February 1, 1865, when then President Abraham Lincoln approved the Joint Resolution of Congress submitting The 13th amendment to the Constitution of these States United. It provides the following.....
By Erik DeSean Barrett3 years ago in The Swamp
👋🏾 Ya Got A Dirty Mind‼️
Imagination is the ability to produce and simulate novel objects, sensations, and ideas in the mind without any immediate input of the senses. It is also described as the forming of experiences in one's mind, which can be re-creations of past experiences such as vivid memories with imagined changes, or they can be completely invented and possibly fantastic scenes.
By Erik DeSean Barrett3 years ago in Psyche
“The Cold Winter War”
The Year was 2017. The month was January. And we were seven days into the new year. Embracing for the launch of the 45th Presidency of these states united. And that was the last time, snow feel in my section of these states untied. It was then that five point three inches fell from the chief executive of the universe. And today some four years and twenty days later, nine days into the 46th Presidency, this time headed by Joe Biden. The head of the universal kingdom decided once again to send me a late Christmas gift? I am so excited, but it seemly like I’m hiding it, because I am curious today why this snow storm occurred? Was it just because the atmospheric temperature is at or below freezing (0 degrees Celsius or 32 degrees Fahrenheit) and there is a minimum amount of moisture in the air? Or was it because the atmosphere is freezing because some of souls of those who occupy it is contributing.
By Erik DeSean Barrett3 years ago in The Swamp
They Wanna Put US in Chains⛓
At this moment I find myself searching for words. I am frustrated, I am in a state of numbness, I am borderline rebellious. I remember the stories from my grandma, and em. They’d constantly speak of the two sided tracks. I remember it like it was yesterday, their teaching of the hypocrisy, the double standard, the two faced, self righteous soul of America 🇺🇸. That commentary was always met with jeers. It was thrown to the backs of our minds with the rest of the thoughts we deemed effects of tired old black people who just couldn’t get over the past. But now looking back the question running through my mind is, was it that grandma and em couldn’t get over the past, or was it that the past was still breathing in the now? I think 🤔 its safe to say this question has basically answered itself, which returns me to my initial state of shock.
By Erik DeSean Barrett3 years ago in The Swamp
The Struggle of Black People
👋🏾 There, its EDB, thats Erik DeSean Barrett for long. Here for another moment of Thought. It is no secret, since the signing of the emancipation proclamation, that black and brown family are struggling in these states united. They face a plethora of issues many of which has gone unnoticed, and to some degree has been intensified by those who find it profitable to hold certain communities down.
By Erik DeSean Barrett3 years ago in The Swamp
500,000 Will Die
My uncle is one of those folks who constantly gets on my nerves. For example, I could call him at this moment, telling him about a crack in my ceiling. He (My Uncle) would not concern himself with the actual crack, but would focus on everything but what I consider is the problem. He would look at the ceiling fan on my wall, the vents on same. His focus, differing from my one demential constructional mind would argue. What if the fan is too heavy? Or the vents are compromised? If these potential challenges are left unidentified, it could cause the work of fixing the simple crack pointless. That thought spoke to me, when listening to the commentary of Presidents BUSH, CLINTON, and OBAMA. Three presidents, two of the same party, yet each unique in their skills and approach, attacked the overall struggles, leading to President Biden. This will in hope make certain, we don’t just fix the cracks, rather what is causing them.
By Erik DeSean Barrett3 years ago in The Swamp
“Equal Access to Our Democracy”
My friends, If the past four years has taught us anything about this our republic, we’ve discovered even though we are the country of Ronald Reagan, a shining city, sitting as a beacon on a hill, this our great democracy does not come without its challenges. I believe our challenges tho many, and complex in scope, all share a common theme. The people perish, because of a lack of understanding.
By Erik DeSean Barrett3 years ago in The Swamp
2021. I’m Ready!!
In 2008, I got the left foot of fellowship from the house of religion. I was lost, I was severely frustrated, I was freshly removed from college, and most importantly, I was laughably broke. That was the year, when I should have surveyed what went wrong. Tried to understand how I got out of line, seeking to like the prodigal son find my way back home, but that wasn’t me. No I get into what some see as trouble, and I just dig in.
By Erik DeSean Barrett3 years ago in Motivation
I Miss It!!
My Friends, It may or may not be hard for you to believe, but we are now a year into COVID-19. It was first discovered last December in Wuhan China. Since then nearly 300 thousand people have lost their lives with close to 20 million lives directly impacted; just inside the proverbial walls of these states united. Then we have the remaining 320 million.
By Erik DeSean Barrett3 years ago in The Swamp