Negro Rich

By Lucius Gantt

There are more than a few Blacks in America have some money to spare. Some of those Black people consider themselves to be well-to-do.

Well, I agree. Many Blacks can pay their bills and enjoy holidays, vacations, nice homes, luxury cars, and some of life’s better living and entertainment opportunities.

I applaud my brothers and sisters in the “Negro Rich” class of Black Americans, but, in reality, most Black people with reasonable amounts of money are not wealthy, they can live comfortably but, in the hood, some Blacks with considerable finances are called, excuse my language, “nigger rich”!

If you’ve never heard the description, the phrase simply means that you have more money than the folk you interact with.

Let me explain. Blacks with money enjoy being the more financially secure person in their desired groups. They enjoy telling less fortunate Blacks, “I can go to the mall and buy anything I want to” or “I can afford to travel to Europe, Africa, the Middle East, or Asia” or “ I can afford anything I want”, all the above is true.

The most valuable thing in a capitalist society is land. If you have a rental property or two, I salute you, but most Black Americans, Africans and people of color around the world need land, especially to feed themselves and grow

Non-GMO food products that are bad for us.

The people in our communities who are blessed to be able to do what they desire, had help to gain financial success. They’ve had employment or contract opportunities that were unavailable to the Black masses.

The main way that Black Americans achieve financial success is via deaths. Good moms and dads worked so hard to leave money and assets to their offspring.

Think about it. American Blacks, in general, don’t look to assist family members and friends who have ideas about money generation, about job development, or revenue generation, Black Americans enjoy going shopping with people who idolize them, people who admire them, and people who think like they do and agree with them.

I try to help all people that I can help. This is not a suggestion to TGR family members. People have helped me that I didn’t even know. I’ve had a few house fires, and help, from mostly white people, truly surprised me.

I asked the white people why they would donate to my cause, and one older, lowly paid where clerical person who sent me a $5 check, told me, “I’ve had a fire in my house before and I know anyone that has ever had a home go up in flames have always suffered a loss”.

I never forgot what she told me. So, when someone asks me for help, if I can help, I help them.

I once had a little money. At one time, I could go anywhere in the world that I wanted. I had five or six tailormade suits, I wore alligator, crocodile, lizard and ostrich-skinned shoes. I still do but I haven’t had a suit made for me in decades, I just try to keep my size and weight under control.

Today, my friends will tell you, if you visit me and say they wish they had something they saw in my abode, I’d say, “take it with you!”

The point I’m trying to make is, good things happen to people who do good things.

The idea that we should help people that always agree with us, who bow down to us, who parrot us, or who pretend to like us may work for you but where would we be if every person of color believes it’s best to only help themselves?

We all should do what we feel is righteous or do things to benefit us or reach our individual goals. But we can help family members, friends, and neighbors too, if we can. Generosity goes in circles. If you help someone, you will get help also

when you’re in need, even if your help doesn’t come from the people you’ve helped.

“Negro rich” is not rich! Be a sort of good Samaritan, try and help someone sometimes. That is what I do and I don’t seek appreciation. If I get gratitude or love back in return, perhaps I’ve done some good things!

When you take your final journey, you can’t take your money with you!