Nationwide -- African Americans are often applauded for having exceptional ability to sing, dance, joke and play sports but are seldom recognized for our intellectual prowess. The stereotypical images stem from the fact that we are often portrayed in movies and on television as criminals, drug addicts, violent and sexual deviants which seems to be an acceptable depiction of Black people in Hollywood. However, America has yet to recognize the intelligent side of the African American experience.
In fact, the very mention of a Black intellect creates somewhat of a humdrum effect for many people outside of the Black community which is indicative of the fact that we are not seen as serious thinkers who engage in intellectual discourse.
Nevertheless, as the African American intellectual movement continues to grow and evolve, there is a new book on the theory of consciousness by hip hop activist Sean XLG Mitchell that is increasingly gaining popularity while creating a bit of controversy along the way. The book presents a theory of consciousness and its potential effects on human behavior.
The work further examines and analyzes how the mind influences reality along with the power of suggestion. According to Sean, “The work is grounded in our ancestral beliefs, and will hopefully provide the possibility of creating positive outcomes for African Americans and the Black community in general.”
