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Conservatism, Reaction, and the Elder's Responsibility: A Message to My Age Grade Great Day, Fam. This one right here? It’s not for everyone. If you’re not at or approaching Eldership—defined in our tribe as about 55 years old and up—you might not feel all of this. But if you’re curious, or if you’re one of those younger souls already walking with wisdom, you’re welcome to keep reading. This message is for the Elders. For those of us who should know better. And yes—I’m including myself. Let’s Start With the Mirror I’ve got to confess something. I’ve been guilty. Guilty of being reactionary. Guilty of falling into the trap of conservatism. Guilty of romanticizing the past. Guilty of looking at our young people and calling them “soft”—as if we were born warriors, as if we didn’t have to become who we are through fire, failure, and guidance. Many of us Elders are stuck in a loop. We remember only the highlights of our youth—the toughest times we survived, the boldest moments ...
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What Are You On? The Power of the Underground Railroad in Our Journey

What Are You On? The Power of the Underground Railroad in Our Journey


Oh man, great, great, great! It’s a powerful day on this Gye-Nyame Journey, and today, we’re diving into question number eight. Now, before we get too deep, let me give you a little history—because, you know, everything we do is rooted in legacy.

See, question number eight was actually the first question I came up with when I was putting together the Underground Railroad Rites of Passage Program. That’s right—before all the other questions, this one set the foundation. And for those who might not know, the Underground Railroad (UGR-R) was one of the early organizations I put together—maybe my second, maybe my third. Either way, it was crucial to building what we now recognize as Gye-Nyame Journey.

This series of questions we’re working through? These are the original ones, the ones designed to connect us back to our history, our struggle, and ultimately, our mission. Because what is self-mastery without knowing where you come from? Without understanding the battles our ancestors fought to get us here?

The Power of the Question: "What Are You On?"

So, let’s get into it.

The question is simple: What are you on?

And the answer? The Underground Railroad.

Now, you might hear that and think, "Okay, cool, but why?" But family, this ain't just a call-and-response. This is a doorway—a portal—into a deeper historical and cultural conversation.

When people hear Underground Railroad, their minds immediately start working:

  • They think of Harriet Tubman, one of our greatest freedom fighters.
  • They think of enslaved Africans escaping to freedom in the North.
  • They might even connect it to the Civil War and the larger fight against oppression.

And that’s the point! This question ain't just about words—it’s about sparking thought, reflection, and discussion. It’s about grounding ourselves in the tradition of struggle, resistance, and transformation.

Because let’s be real: we’re all on an Underground Railroad of some kind, escaping from mental slavery, economic bondage, spiritual emptiness, and cultural erasure. The Underground Railroad isn’t just history—it’s an ongoing journey.

Why the Underground Railroad Matters to Gye-Nyame Journey

When I say Gye-Nyame Journey was built on the Underground Railroad, I mean that literally. The structure, the principles, the methods—so much of what we do today was first tested and refined in that program. It was, without a doubt, the most successful Rites of Passage collective I ever had the pleasure of working with and building on.

  • It gave us the foundation.
  • It taught us commitment.
  • It showed us the power of community and accountability.

Without the Underground Railroad, there would be no Gye-Nyame Journey as we know it today. And that’s why this question—What are you on?—is so important. Because the answer reminds us that we are part of a long tradition of movement, of struggle, of freedom-seeking.

Looking Ahead

Now, this is just the beginning. See, question number eight opens the door, but the next question? Oh, that one takes us even deeper. If this question connects us to our history in America, then the next one will take us further back—to the deeper roots of who we are.

So, what are you on?

The Underground Railroad.

That means we ain’t just standing still. We ain’t waiting for change to come. We’re moving, we’re building, we’re growing.

Stay tuned, family. Tomorrow, we take the next step.

Peace.



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