Racism and Equality

It is baffling to me how prevalent Racism and Stereotyping is still.  We like to pretend in this country that we are open and accepting of other races and belief systems, but that’s straight bullshit.  Oh wow, we elected a Black president, we have come so far.  Bullshit, thousands of people shout “Nigger” every time they see Obama on T.V.  Uh oh, I used “the word,” fuckin sue me.  Call me a racist or bigot if you want to, but you may want to check with the wide variety of Spicks, Coons, Crackers, Fags, Wops, Micks, Towel Heads, Kikes and Chinks that I call friends.  I’ll bet they have a different opinion.  Yet, I have never used one of those pathetic words in an attempt to spread hate or hurt someone.

I also have never been the one who says, “We are all equal, regardless of our color on the outside.”  I don’t say that because it’s not fucking true!  Sure, we are all just humans, but all humans are not equal.  To say that we are all created equal, well I think that’s some wishful fucking thinking.  If we were all created equal then I should be able to tie Michael Phelps in a swimming race, or paint like Picasso, maybe out shoot Kobe on the court.  I could practice golf every damn day and I promise you I would never be equal to Tiger Woods.  No, I was born with my own set of unique talents.  Just like every other person on this planet.  That shows me that the we are not all “created equal” on a physical or mental level.  We are either blessed physically or mentally from day one, or we are not.  That’s just  nature.

  Then we get the roll of the dice with nurture.  That’s a fun one.  The nurture component can screw even the most talented.  Or it can be the great success of some serious mental midget’s.  Look at Bush; now I don’t care about his politics, even his biggest supporters have to admit that he is one Whisky Sour away from permanent mental retardation.  You think that man could have ever been half as successful had he not been born into wealth and power?  I guarantee you there is some kid on a dead-end street in East LA or sitting on a stoop in the Bronx right now that has the potential to be a smarter and more influential than any president we have ever had.  Chances are that child will be sucked into some false school of thought because of the color of his skin or the economic status of his parents and never have the opportunity to use his talents.  I wish I were wrong, and yes, there are the anomalies’, the ones that defy the odds; thank God for them, for without them, we would really be screwed, but the majority will waste away and only become a small piece of their true potential.

 What I am trying to say here is that yes, in a perfect society we all should be created equally. My skin color should have nothing to do with they way you judge me.  My success or failures in life should have nothing to do with the economic status of my family or the town I grew up in.  Guess what though?  In this country, it does.  It has everything to do with it.  It fucking infuriates me too.  Yet what is the solution?  How can we fix this endless ignorance?  I suppose it can start by looking in the mirror at you.  If you’re a racist asshole who can’t stand Niggers and Spicks, why don’t you pull your head out of your ass and spend a week getting to know a few.  Take a look at the struggles they go through, see the ways they take care of their family’s or treat the people around them.  Instead of standing behind your ignorance, try something different for a change.  If you are wealthy and privileged, how about you go into some inter city school for a few days, ask the teachers if there are any kids in their classes that show serious intelligence and potential.  Mentor that child, get him into a private school and teach him the things you were blessed to receive.

We got to start somewhere.   The days of marching for equality are over my friends, we can’t waist another moment holding signs and blocking traffic.  Social Media alone has a tremendous influence in this world.  Start spreading your own message of love and compassion.  Love and compassion should be Viral, not some video of a cat jumping in a bag.  No more excuses, you want change, then create your own.  It’s possible, not easy, possible.

-AC

When Time Stands Still

Within the depths of every human lives an innate ability to love.  Often this ability is in abundance for any given person at any given time.  Just as often it seems to hide from us.  As if it fears the judgment of ego, like a child who fears the dark, peering out from the blanket not sure if its safe to come out.  How then, can one recover their innate ability to love?

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 The answers are all around us, if we slow down enough to listen.  Human life provides countless opportunities to fill the depths of our essence. The blink of an eye can change anyone’s world.  With no warning we are often blindsided by monumental moments, moments that cause time to stand still.

 There are small glimpses in time when the planet seems to stop and allow us a privilege to look at what is really important in life.  The privilege is ours if we choose to accept. We can’t deny our free will. So I ask, “How often do you accept the privilege?”

When time stands still, when these brief moments occur, that is when the ego slips under the covers and hides away.  Fear disappears in the presence of love.  Fear and ego simply cannot coexist with love at the same time.  Love turns the light back on, and like the child who fears the dark; the light replaces fear with comfort.

Embrace the silence, soak up the love.

-A.C.

Frenemy Clothing: Exposing Truth With Indigo Style

Frenemy clothing has constantly caused heads to turn for may months now. What started as a hobby has turned into a growing movement… Just walk the streets of Downtown Los Angeles and you are sure to spot someone wearing a piece of Frenemy clothing.

As Indigo’s we strive to bring awareness to the world. We live to expose the truth and De-bunk the lies and hatred. Frenemy’s CEO has been living the Indigo life since his elementary years. From Skateboarding to Drawing. From the class room to the streets, I have watched this Indigo grow into one of the most well-rounded, educated, motivated and creative people I know.
Mark my word… FRENEMY will be WORLD WIDE before you know it.

¡THE TRUTH BEHIND THE SWASTIKA!

When you look at the photo below what comes to mind? If it’s anything negative you’re misperceived!

This man represents the Red Swastika Society 世界紅卍字會, a voluntary association founded in China in 1922, who’s mission was broadly based in philanthropy and moral education. They were not NAZIS! What most don’t know is that there are two kinds of swastikas which are broken down below.

Most believe “Swastika” is a German/Nazi term which it is not! In fact it is asanskrit term derived thousands of years ago. The Hakencruze (the Nazi term for their swastika) was stolen from Buddhists and other peaceful cultures. Although some may refer to a hakencruze as a swastika, a swastika is NOT a hakencruze! Swastikas have been used for thousands of years to represent many cultures and religions in a positive manner. Here’s a breakdown of different swastikas used throughout history.

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As you can see a multitude of cultures and religions have at one point used the swastika to represent themselves. The true meaning of a swastika is not death, hatred, and intolerance. It’s real meaning is light, love, life, good luck, peace, balance, and universal harmony!

In places like Asia the swastika is widely used on Buddhist temples and Buddhas themselves. The last thing they use the swastika for is to project anything negative.

Even in western culture swastikas are subliminally used as logos! But we don’t use it subliminally, we use it truthfully to represent it’s original meaning and spread positivity and education. Some may consider our idea a bit radical, but that’s only when it’s being misperceived. The truth of the matter is we are here to be creative and do something different, we want to encourage the best of all people. We’re sick and tired of the hate, the separation, the intolerance, the demotivation, and the negative direction we feel we’re taking as a people. We are here to motivate and re-inspire, make rad shit and create even radder vibes. So this is why we use the swastika because it’s original meaning represents us! FUCK WIT IT!!! ✌☮

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