We need Activists instead of ReActivists

By Dr. Murray A. Fortner

murrayfortner@yahoo.com

For nearly 20 years I have called for “activist movements” in our communities. Unfortunately, it was to no avail. I am not a celebrity. It seems that there can be no real action towards progress unless there is a celebrity presence. Indeed, celebrity is the drug of choice in America, and for Black America it is taken intravenously, more powerful, more harmful. Nobody listens unless there is a celebrity involved.