The world we live in today feels different, heavy, and unsettling. There is an uneasiness that follows us from the moment we wake up to the time we go to sleep. Many people sense it, but few are willing to truly face it. Something about the times we live in simply does not feel right.
We see crimes committed in broad daylight with no shame, no guilt, and no fear of punishment. Violence has become so common that many hardly flinch when the news speaks of another shooting, another killing, another tragedy. The moral compass that once guided communities seems broken.
Love and respect, once valued in our connections, have taken a back seat to money, lust, and selfish gain. What used to be about unity and togetherness now feels more like a business deal. The sacred bond of relationships has been cheapened into transactions with little depth and no real heart.
Globally, we see decisions being made that shake the dreams of many who wanted to return to the land of their ancestors. Governments are drawing lines that remind us of how fragile our plans can be when we place our hopes in the hands of others.
And even when a man achieves greatness in his field, it takes only one misstep or one accusation for the system to drag him down and remind him of who holds the power. These are not isolated problems. They are all signs of a world moving in a direction that does not feel right, and our community cannot ignore the truth any longer.
Crime With No Remorse
There was a time when crime carried shame. Wrongdoers would at least hide their deeds or show some regret. Now, it is different. Crimes are broadcast with boldness, and in some cases, even celebrated. Killing has become casual. Mass shootings are not rare news anymore—they are a regular headline. The lack of guilt is a reflection of how far society has fallen from valuing human life. For Black communities already under pressure, this growing wave of violence adds even more danger to daily living.
A Culture of Corruption
Corruption is no longer whispered in the shadows. It is open, bold, and often goes unpunished. Leaders make decisions that destroy lives, yet they remain untouched by justice. Ordinary people pay the price, while the powerful continue as if nothing happened. The message is clear: rules apply only to the weak. For a people already fighting uphill battles, watching corruption run free only deepens distrust and hopelessness.
The Death of Love in Relationships
What has become of love? The dating scene feels like a cold exchange. On one side, intimacy is expected in return for money or meals. On the other, money must be spent to “earn” closeness. Romance and respect are fading. True love has been replaced with selfish deals. This has hurt the foundation of Black families, where love once created strength, stability, and protection. Without love and respect, the home becomes weak, and the community suffers.
Shutting the Door on Diaspora Dreams
Many dreamed of returning home, of finding peace and purpose on African soil. But when governments announce that they will not accept new citizenship applications, it cuts deep. It sends a message that even where our ancestors were born, acceptance is not guaranteed. The longing for belonging, for a place to truly call home, feels denied once again. This leaves many caught between worlds, never fully accepted in the land they left and now closed out from the land they hoped to join.
The Price of Glory and the Weight of Consequences
Greatness in the spotlight comes with its own dangers. Achievements, no matter how bright, do not erase how easily one can be brought down. When a celebrated champion faces arrest after parades of victory, it becomes a reminder of how quickly celebration can turn into humiliation. The community watches closely, seeing how punishment is handed down and how stories develop. It is not just about one man; it is about the message sent to all of us—that no matter how far we climb, we remain under constant watch and judgment.
Something about the world today does not feel right. We see it in the violence that has lost all shame. We see it in corruption that carries no fear of justice. We see it in relationships that no longer honor love but treat it as a business deal.
We see it in the shutting of doors that were once thought to lead to new beginnings. We see it in the way success can turn into struggle overnight. These signs are not separate—they are connected pieces of a broken system.
The Black community must not ignore these truths. To pretend things are normal is to walk blind into destruction. We must open our eyes, sharpen our spirits, and build strength together.
It is no longer a time for comfort or denial. The times are too dark, and the dangers are too real. Something about the world today does not feel right, and until we face it directly, nothing will change.
So the question remains: will we continue to accept a world that feels this wrong, or will we rise as a people to create something better? The answer lies not in the hands of others, but in us.
