Prometheus 6

I raise this point within the context of BGLOs, but I think it has broader implications. For example, I just finished co-editing a book on the intersection of Critical Race Theory and psychology. My two co-editors (Shayne Jones and Jonathan Cardi) are White as are most of the contributing authors. With that said, what role is there for “others” within our struggle for justice and social equality?

Others.

Usually consideration of such roles focus on leadership positions. Black folks' hierarchies are plugged into the main hierarchy, and have no "head." I suspect that's part of the reason for our obsession with leaders.

Since I'm not an organization it's easy for me. It's a "keep your eyes on the prize" thing...if you're not an abject hater and can help me reach the next goal, cool. But my thing here is kind of chaotic. In organization terms, I feel like there has to be some role for 'others' because you really are trying to affect their understanding and behavior as much as ours. It just doesn't automatically have to be a decision making position (I am, in fact, somewhat suspicious of carpet baggers that come to lead instead of learn). Neither does it have to be a peon position. Truth is, it doesn't have to exist be a fixed role. [P6: edited for clarity]

I feel the nature of the organization is the critical issue. If it has a useful goal and stays true to it, it's insulated against the vagarities of individuals to some degree.