Look Around. Keep the Vow.

In Everlasting Memory of the anguish of our ancestors may those who died rest in peace. May those who return find their roots. May Humanity never again perpetrate such injustice against Humanity. We the Living vow to uphold this.

This picture was taken in Elmina Slave Castle. The last two sentences hit me like a rock.

This is a dream. I don't believe it will ever be accomplished in its entirety. Humanity is allowing injustices against Humanity daily. Yes it still goes on in Africa in traditional and non-traditional ways, in despicable ways and in socially acceptable ways.

BUT my dear friends, it's going on in the U.S. too! Look around. Every month or so I get online to stay updated with an organization called "Redeemed Ministries"  (http://www.redeemedministries.com/ They are based in Houston, TX.)

Twenty-five percent of all human trafficking cases in the US come out of Texas. Thirty-seven percent of all human trafficking calls are from the Houston area. Check it out-- Slavery in Houston Video : http://vimeo.com/14351334

Y'all this is crazy! My calling is to Ghana. But still I cannot be okay with what's going on here. So I've made it my job to help people be informed. That's what I can do right now.

The first step in "seeking justice" and "showing mercy" to the "poor and oppressed" is to get our heads out of the sand and be informed. It's hard. It's hard because it means we have to step out of our little "Polyanna World" and accept the fact that for many, life is not okay, in fact its atrocious. Knowing might require us to use our means (connections, time, finances, materials), for something outside of what we know and outside of our plans.

If you are a believer, you have more to offer than we could ever realize!! We can pray. Pray for those doing the work in Houston, TX, in California, and in other countries.

We can't save the World. We are not responsible for the world. But we can sure as heck do everything that we can do. right. where. we. are.

I encourage you, be informed. Look Around. And Keep the Vow.

May Humanity never again perpetrate such injustice against Humanity.

God bless!