In the culture war hellscape shaped by all-tribe-no-village social media hate algorithms – ‘I am somebody’ still teaches, shines and provides hope

In an era dominated by algorithm-driven outrage and culture war division, the passing of a civil rights giant offers a moment to pause — and remember a message rooted in dignity, equality and shared humanity.

Remembering Jesse Jackson

The passing of a great person is worth pausing our anger at one another for reflection, celebration and inspiration.

Jesse Jackson was such a person.

The Enduring Power Of “I Am Somebody”

His words on the set of the iconic Sesame Street appearance seem to resonate and matter more now than ever before.

I am Somebody!
I may be poor,
But I am Somebody.
I may be young,
But I am Somebody.
I may be on welfare,
But I am Somebody.
I may be small,
But I am Somebody.
But I am Somebody.
I may have made mistakes,
But I am Somebody.
My clothes are different,
My face is different,
My hair is different,
But I am Somebody.
I am black,
Brown, or white.
I speak a different language
But I must be respected,
Protected,
Never rejected.
I am God’s child!

Social Media, Culture Wars And Human Dignity

In the culture war hellscape shaped by all-tribe-no-village social media hate algorithms – ‘I am somebody’ still teaches, shines and provides hope.

Rest in peace Comrade.

The world is a less amazing place without you in it, but your impact still reverberates.

In a time when digital tribes reward outrage and punish empathy, the simplest declarations can still carry revolutionary force. “I Am Somebody” is not nostalgia — it is resistance to dehumanisation.