Staff Reports
In a curious twist of modern ideals, it seems that the media is all too eager to celebrate a new venture, Freedom Georgia, where 19 black families have decided to create their own enclave. This means buying 98 acres with the goal of establishing a sanctuary focused on black empowerment. Intriguingly, the kind of segregation many battled against just decades ago is now apparently a cause for celebration, provided it’s dressed up with the right rhetoric and serves the fashionable cause of the day.
One can’t help but notice the glaring double standard here. Imagine if a group of white families announced plans to purchase land and establish a community exclusively for themselves. No doubt, the outcry would be fierce, with cries of racism, bigotry, and intolerance echoing in the media corridors. Yet, when the tables are turned, the same media offers nothing but glowing reports and heartwarming tales of legacy and hope.
It’s surprising how in today’s society, the notion of creating a “safe haven” can be so selectively applied. When did the idea of unity, inclusion, and diversity become so exclusive? The individuals behind Freedom Georgia talk about building a village, a tribe, a safe space for their own. However, isn’t the broader vision everyone’s been pushing for decades one of integration and inclusion?
Supporters of the Freedom Georgia project gathered for what they called the Big Black Campout over Labor Day weekend, an event warmly welcomed and seemingly free from the scrutiny every other community faces. What is the message being sent here? That racial division is acceptable if it’s served under the right guise? That segregation by choice is not only tolerated but encouraged, so long as it fits with specific narratives?
In essence, it would appear that the principle of freedom of association is being applied with a glaring double standard. While the creation of communities based on race draws applause in certain contexts, it’s a freedom denied to others. Ultimately, genuine freedom should reflect equality for all, not just those who currently find themselves in vogue with the mainstream media and its ever-changing standards of approval.
