Black Leaders Are Losing Influence—And That Might Be a Good Thing | EP 071

For decades, Black America has been told we need "leaders" to represent us, speak for us, and guide us forward. But what if that mindset is actually holding us back? In this episode of the Broken Traditions Podcast, we dive deep into the decline of influence among traditional Black leaders, using Al Sharpton as an avatar for a bigger conversation.

Are these figures truly advocating for our progress, or are they keeping us locked in a cycle of protest with no real solutions? Why are we still relying on the same outdated tactics from the 1960s when we have more power, access, and resources than ever before?

🔥 Key Topics Discussed:

The historical role of Black leaders & how that role has changed.
Why leaders like Al Sharpton are losing credibility.
The business of Black leadership—who really benefits?
How mainstream politics uses Black leaders to maintain control.
Why Black America doesn’t need a single leader anymore.
The real path forward—building economic power, education, and community solutions without waiting for permission.
It’s time for free-thinking Black Americans to break away from the traditional mindset of waiting for someone to lead us. We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.

👀 What do you think? Do we still need Black leaders, or is it time for us to take control of our own future? Let’s talk about it in the comments!

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📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Are Black Leaders Keeping Us Stuck?
01:43 – Al Sharpton & The Business of Black Leadership
05:21 – Why Are We Still Using 1960s Tactics?
08:46 – Politicians, Black Leaders & The Power Game
13:03 – Do We Even Need Black Leaders Anymore?
17:45 – The Real Solution: We Are Our Own Leaders
20:37 – Final Message: Stop Waiting & Take Action

The song featured for this episode:
Family Feud by @jayzslifeandtimes https://youtu.be/z2kEKZ6jyQQ?si=9zTBGruy2JddTl-f