Is Dr. Jamal Bryant a sellout or a victim of his own ego?

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Is Dr. BRYANT A SELLOUT OR A VICTIM OF HIS OWN EGO?

The recent events involving Dr. Jamal Bryant have sparked discussions about his role in the Target boycott and the broader community’s expectations. While Bryant has apologized for the confusion caused by his end-of Target Fast announcement, he has also acknowledged that he was not the leader of the movement. This situation has led to questions about whether he is a victim of his own ego or a leader who made a mistake in misreading the community’s demands. The ongoing debate highlights the complexities of leadership and the importance of community consensus in guiding movements. 

The boycott has  had a significant impact on Target’s bottom line. They lost 12 billion in stock value and about 7 billion in annual sales due to the loss of foot traffic. The fact that The National Baptist Council would take $300,000 from Target, less than crumbs Target would sweep on the floor is fairly  disgusting. So they were the first group to sell out to  help Target under the pretext of funding their programs.

     Black folks have a history of people selling out their people for personal gain’

     There has been successes though. The Montgomery Bus Boycott was one. This is history that they don’t likely teach in schools today but young people needs to know:    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_omQ841ZAWg

         This very successful boycott introduced us to Martin Luther King Jr to the world. We have a rich history of religious figures leading serious change movements. With the recent death of Rev Jessie Jackson and just about all our political leaders compromised, we need this current generation or leaders with integrity  and values to step up.

      Dr. Jamal Bryant could be one of those leaders. Since he apologized  https://rnbphilly.com/5927669/jamal-bryant-apologizes-after-target-boycott-confusion/ ) for his error, he can be forgiven, The community will give him the benefit of the doubt.