It is time to face facts: the relationship between Black people and the United States of America is at a crossroads.

Considering the foregoing, the number and depth of atrocities endured by Black people in America has been astounding.

The foregoing goes a long way to explain why it is difficult for Black people to trust anything that comes from white America.

If we are to experience real change, there is one other important issue in America that must be addressed.

While the country has been reeling from the murder of Black people by the police, others are lamenting the numerous murders that are the result of Black-on-Black crime.