Higher Learning; How Much Have You Unlearned?

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Higher Learning; How Much Have You Unlearned?

1995 was the year and the movie; “Higher Learning” was one that I believed would assist the world in becoming colorblind. In many ways it did. “Higher Learning” was more or less the story of one African American male and one Caucasian female who through there first semester at university would have to contend with watching cultures go into isolation on the same ground they were studying on.

The movie not only presented the idea of cultures having to unlearn what they had been raised to believe about the other but it also touched on such facets as lesbianism and homosexuality. It blended Judaism in with Christianity and it gave hope, if only for a little while, the idea of coming together in the name of peace. It has been sixteen years since the movie was first brought to our attention. What have we learned/unlearned since then?

Because it is always good to get the negatives out of the way first, let’s begin with that. It is in my opinion that separation between blacks and whites continues and it has also slipped into the Hispanic and Middle Eastern realm as well. Soon after 9/11, there were stories of people forcing those of Middle Eastern Decent off the road and beating them because a hand full of extremists took out two towers in New York City. As for the Hispanic community, only a year or so ago, Hispanics were being carded in Arizona regarding citizenship.

As for the gay and lesbian society, they have been put down, knocked down, and murdered simply because they love someone of the same sex.

Now for the positives; first and foremost the United States has there first African American President who is blended in by two colors that for decades disliked/quesstioned/disrespected/had trouble understanding one another. Today’s American President is a bright light for the world to recognize and one I believe will shine deep into the future like that of a brilliant star. As for the Hispanic Community, rights have been won and heroes have been made. Its music and tradition now flood our mainstream with sounds and tastes that all can appreciate and savor. As for the gay and lesbian community, they have propelled forward in the name of love, now legally joining in matrimony all for the sake of Amore.

We have come along way since we last left that campus in 1995 but there is still a long way to go. It is in my opinion that we as a society need to continue sharing cultures, foods, music, love, and a common courtesy towards one another then we need to take another step forward. We need to educate our children to become more colorblind. We need to accept our children no matter who they fall in love with and we need to come together to better understand religions, faiths, and customs so that not only will our future generations no longer see color but they will become richer regarding understanding and respect for one another.

In a world where war and crime is seen almost nightly on television or on city streets, I beg you my brilliant brothers and sisters, not to look at such situations as complete sadness because if anything there is a truth that drips or spills in such similar places, that being the simple fact we all bleed the same color blood.

I pray that the day will come when such a truth in the future is finally unnecessary to have to see because it will have washed away the ignorance of hatred that still finds its way in today’s way of life.

Blessed Be-