Over the last several days the community leader and celebrity mentor, Brother Polight was spotted at various locations speaking to thousands of people in Austin, Texas to attend #SXSW Technology and Music Conference. He not only commanded the of attention of thousands in the streets but one of his teachings received over 60,000 views within an hour on Facebook.
He spoke on a series of topics that included:
- Low Nutrition and Bad Decision-Making
- We Have to Love Each Other More Than We Hate Each Other
- The Gender Specific War in Our Community For The Lack of Understanding for Each Other
- Ecology and being in tune with nature
Brother Polight taught about the importance of understanding what he believes true black power is. It is more than just raising your fist in the air chanting black power, or speaking negatively against another black person for being successful.
Hundreds of thousands descended on Austin’s SXSW every year so this was a great opportunity for Brother Polight to speak to attendees on a host of topics from his years of studying and teaching.
He also stressed the importance of self-education when it comes to health, finances, and even the human DNA.
In 2017, Brother Polight announced that he was going to be retiring from the speaking circuit which was met with displeasure from thousands of his fans and followers. But after seeing the love and admiration from his lectures while in #SXSW, he has decided to come out of retirement as he realized that his work isn’t done. It must be noted that Polight has been lecturing and teaching for over 10 years and also has authored over 90 + books. It is no wonder why he felt it was necessary to take a break or go into retirement. He recently posted the following on his social media platform:
A short open letter to my community
About last night … In Texas
I saw the confidence in the youths’ eyes. I felt the concern of the mothers.
I saw the streets awaken. I saw the restoration of the image of the black man lamented into the consciousness of the sisters that have lost hope.
With every picture I took and for every questioned that I answered it felt so good to resonate with the people.
Why did I retire?
Where ever my people are I cannot help but to lead. To speak. To teach.
Surely if I step back in the limelight the jealous teachers will attack. The religious groups will make threats. Black white and other races will hate me. None will appreciate my material success. The government will endeavor to bring me down. They will continue to set me up and my people that I do it for will be easy prey to be deceived. Are they all worth it?
So many have said that I changed their lives last night in person and online. Some cried before my presence. Others recited my teachings.Those that truly support me hold my hand and I will never let you go again!
They will come for me worse than they ever did before.
I love my daughters. Please understand the one time daddy did not keep his word.
@renentet @maat31 #Nysuttet
#BackOutOfRetirement
You can follow Brother Polight on social media at @Brother_Polight.
