Protect Black women. Full stop. Black men, stand up. -Dr. Kevin R. Johnson #FathersDay #BlackWomen

Speaker: Not provided

Shared by Abyssinian Baptist Church
Abyssinian Baptist Church

Summary

Main message: A call for the Black community—especially Black men—to stop accepting disrespect and to actively defend Black women and their dignity when public figures and institutions remain silent. The speaker urges reclaiming civil-rights-style activism rather than passivity.

Key points:

  • Frustration that politicians, Congress, and corporate America stay silent when Black women are attacked or demeaned.
  • Cites an incident (a UFC event on the White House grounds and someone calling the former first lady a man) as an example of public disrespect.
  • Argues that remaining silent enables continued mistreatment; silence is unacceptable.
  • Direct appeal to Black men to stand up and speak out to protect Black women and demand respect.

Scriptures mentioned: none