There aren't too many intellectuals who can stir your spirits like amos wilson.
Born in 1941 on february 23rd this man dedicated his life to analyzing our condition as afrikan people all around the world and most importantly coming up with solutions on how we can get out of the mess that we are in as a people.
This man wrote numerous books such as The Developmental Psychology of the Black Child (scientifically proving that afrikan people evolve physically and psycho-motorly in advance of any other people.
They walk first, talk first, think first, comprehend first before any other babies on this earth.)
He wrote Black on Black Violence: The Psycho Dynamics of Black Self Annihilation In Service of White Domination basically saying that black people are hurting and killing each other in the interests of the white supremacists who rule his world.
His greatest achievement was his 856 page masterpiece Blueprint For Black Power basically stating how afrikan people can gain economic control of their communities and nations.
He owned a printing and publishing business on 125th street in harlem, new york city from the late 80's to the mid 90's.
He put all of the money he made off of his books, lectures, and teaching salary back into the business.
He was completely commited to his mission even to the point where he would use cardbord to fill in his shoes because he would put every cent he had back into the movement.
Sometimes he would do lectures and the hosts would promise him money at the end but wouldnt give it to him.
He didnt put up a fuss he just said "brother that alright, i understand" and kept going about the business of learning information that would help us to advance as a people.
He was an afro-centric psychologist who spoke on a number of different issues such as econmics, criminology, sociology, history, physics, political science, military science, male female relationships: you name it he had a great opinion on the topic.
Ive read most if not all of his books and listened to countless speeches he gave and i will tell you that he ranks up there intellectually with the likes of a martin luther king jr., malcolm x, w.e.b. dubois, martin delaney, edward wilmont blydon, kwame nkrumah, cheikh anta diop or any other afrikan scholar.
I liked him because he was not afraid to talk about what black men truly had to do to rid ourselves of the rule of white men.
He didnt hold anything back in terms of his criticism of the improprities of this government or any other currupt nation on this earth.
he was a real example of black manhood if there ever was one and he truly with all his heart loved, loved, loved afrikan people.
You will never read about him in an afrikan amerikan history textbook because he didnt sell out for anybody.
You will never see his picture posted at a black history event because negro intellectuals hated him because he was TRULY committed to the struggle.
He was not afraid at all to harshly criticize white supremacy and its effect on black folk not only in this country but in the whole world.
He spent many sleepless nights traveling all around the country because so many poeple wanted him to speak at their school.
He died on january 15th 1995 from a heart attack because he worked so hard to serve his own.
When a friend asked him "amos, why do you work so hard man why dont you slow down," amos just looked at him and said "this is the only thing i know how to do."
He loved us and this man died in obscurity while people like al sharpton, cornel west, micheal eric dyson (who are bought and paid for) get more press than they know what to do with.
learn about this man through his works.
They have lots of his stuff on youtube.
You will not find an intellectual that cared more about building a nation for black folks than amos wilson.
He should be a saint and in my mind he is one.
I owe you so much amos.
You showed me what real afrikan manhood looks like.
I'll always cherish your memory.
Thank you for your contribution to my life.
