The Black Elite Gate Keepers
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As a Third Generation HBCU graduate, a Third Generation Masters Degree Holder and someone who attends the Congressional Black Caucus every year, I KNOW THE BLACK ELITE. The Black Elite often are the "Gate Keepers" of the Political commentary of the Black community. The Black Elite, who are comprised of Black college graduates, professionals, journalist, political commentators, entertainers, content creators and people of influence. They may mean well, however they often adopt a very privileged and superior mindset that they are "better" than the rest of the Black community. Because the Black Elite is often academically educated they can think they "know best for black people" or that they're the only ones who can formulate. They'll gaslight, shame, guilt trip and fear monger any Black person that has a differing view or goes against the group think. Many of the Black elite are still surrogates and affiliates of the Democratic Party, meaning they possess and maneuver with a very biased agenda and perspective. Leadership should always be challenged regardless of the Political Party. The Black Elite has adopted the same mindset of the "White Moderate" that Dr.King warned about, they have a habit of telling Black people "this isn't the time" and "don't rock the boat". Compliancy will never bring change.
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