Speaking of history, did you actually talk to Dr. Chavis when prepping for this film?
I talked more after. But he reminded me that I could lead and that I could still be an influence on our community. Look at the Jewish community. I think it’s the best model for how a community of people who have been oppressed should be. For one, they have a mantra: Never forget. And they don’t. They understand the importance of sowing not only into their immediate community but sowing into Israel. When Haiti happened, there was a lot of people going around saying, “Man that’s messed up.” We should have been the first to respond. That’s a part of the African Diaspora. The Jewish community is the perfect model. They have their own institutions, they go to school and get jobs that allow them to be a benefit to their community every day and still get rich while doing it. And no one says, ‘why are they doing that?’ This is patriotism. This is me believing in the ideals of my forefathers. And when I say forefathers I’m talking African too. I just feel like if I really believe what Dr. King
