“The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
— Malcolm X
Donald Trump is not merely a political figure—he is a symbol. A symbol of a growing and organized force of political violence, white supremacist nostalgia, and authoritarian control. His resurgence signals something deeper than partisanship: a revival of systemic rot dressed in populist rhetoric. And as millions of Americans brace themselves for another election cycle under the weight of vitriol and division, we must pause, reflect, and act.
This article is not about fear. It is a call to strategic awareness, to wakefulness in a nation increasingly lulled into chaos by distractions, misinformation, and the dilution of collective memory. It is about remembering who we are as descendants of survivors, maroons, visionaries, and resistors. Our response must be both ancestral and practical.
Trump-Era Politics and the Danger of Complacency
Trumpism is not a moment; it is a movement. One built on disenfranchisement, misinformation, and strategic manipulation of law and media. His influence has already:
- Opened the door to attacks on voting rights (Brennan Center for Justice, 2022)
- Stoked fear around immigration, leading to increased deportations and the targeting of Black and brown immigrants (Human Rights Watch, 2023)
- Influenced courts to roll back civil rights and reproductive freedoms (ACLU, 2023)
- Inspired a new wave of white nationalist organizing (SPLC, 2024)
In Texas, lawmakers are invoking segregationist policies. Across America, book bans are targeting literature on Black history and LGBTQ+ identity. Meanwhile, income inequality and global instability rise, and Black and brown communities are being fed a dangerous mix of false hope and silence.
We cannot afford to be silent. We cannot afford to spiritualize ourselves out of strategy.
What Our Ancestors Did That We Must Remember
We have been here before. And we survived. Not just through prayer, but through collective action, coded language, and radical preparation:
Maroon Societies
From Columbia to Brazil, Central America to the Antilles, and up to the Gullah Geechee of the Carolinas, maroon communities of escaped enslaved people created independent settlements beyond the reach of colonial control. They grew food, built defenses, formed political alliances, and kept culture alive.
Lesson: Build self-sustaining systems. Form community alliances. Learn skills that don’t require institutional approval.
The Underground Railroad
In case you were under a rock, The Underground Railroad was never a “railroad”; it was a network—of safe houses, secret codes, church whispers, and brave conductors who risked everything. Most notably, Black women like Harriet Tubman led hundreds to freedom with little more than grit, a gun, strategy, and divine intuition.
Lesson: Move in networks. Build trusted circles. Use technology wisely, but know how to communicate without it.
Civil Rights Movement
This was not just about marching and begging to be served where we were not wanted. It was about resistance. It was about organizing carpools when buses were segregated. It was about boycotting stores that refused to hire Black employees. It was about supporting our communities with legal challenges, building financial, food, and literacy programs, and strategizing through neighborhood meetings.
Lesson: Small local actions can shift national consciousness. Power is taken, not granted.
What We Must Do Now: Practical Solutions
- Get a Passport — Your right to freedom of movement is critical. Political regimes can restrict travel. Many of you in the diaspora still don’t hold passports. Apply for one now.
- Save Money, Build Credit, Invest in Crypto & Hard Assets — Economic warfare is real. Aim to build an emergency fund, understand your credit report, and explore decentralized finance options for greater financial independence.
- Support Black-Owned Businesses & Media — Divest from platforms that promote disinformation. Invest your time and money in Black media, podcasts, and publications that reflect your values.
- Learn Remote Skills & Work Internationally — The digital economy is borderless. Learn how to freelance, consult, teach online, or build remote businesses. Consider digital nomad visas in countries like Ghana, Barbados, Portugal.
- Start or Join Community Preparedness Networks — Know your neighbors. Practice community gardening. Learn first aid. Participate in local mutual aid networks.
- Use Technology but Learn to Live Without It — Memorize important numbers. Know how to read a map. Practice offline communication protocols. Use encrypted messaging apps (e.g., Signal).
- Stay Politically Engaged Locally — National elections matter, but local policies affect your schools, your utilities, your policing. Attend council meetings. Know your state laws. Vote every time.
- Protect Mental Health & Joy — Rest is resistance. Joy is revolutionary. Do not let the trauma of the moment define your self-worth.
A Final Word from The Write Movement
This is not a doomsday broadcast. It is a drumbeat. It is the sound of the ancestors calling you to remember who you are. You are not helpless. You are not disposable. You are not voiceless.
You cannot be colonized again. Not in mind. Not in body. Not in spirit.
Stay awake. And prepare like your freedom depends on it—because it does.
Resources & References:
- Brennan Center for Justice (2022). Voting Laws Roundup.
- Human Rights Watch (2023). US Immigration Policy: A Racial Lens.
- Southern Poverty Law Center (2024). Hate & Extremism in the Trump Era.
- ACLU (2023). The Dismantling of Civil Rights: A Judicial Timeline.
- Taylor, Keeanga-Yamahtta (2016). From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation.
- Kelley, Robin D.G. (2002). Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination.
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