The Lion of Anacostia

Anacostia is a great place filled with culture, historical landmarks, and rich history. It is probably one of the most historical parts of D.C primarily inhabited African American.  Anacostia’s most notable historical figure is most likely Frederick Douglass. Frederick Douglass was known for his abolitionism and work to unite all.  So I sit here wondering how Mr. Frederick Douglass would feel about the rise of black on black crime in his hometown of Anacostia D.C.  I’m sure that Frederick Douglass wanted unity between all, and I’m absolutely sure he wanted his home to be apart of the union if not the face of it.  Frederick Douglass was known for saying "I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong." So why is it that it seems to be more unity between the citizens for crime than anything else?  Now don’t get me wrong many are doing much to help the town of Anacostia, but it seems that the wrong doers are getting all of the attention. I feel that we are not living up to the legacy that The Lion of Anacostia has left for us. If you go to the heart of the crime and educate them of their home history, because that what their mindset is, "by doing this I'm protecting the honor of my home." What they don't know is that they are destroying the honor of their home collectively.  Teach them and show them what they are doing and give them an alternative to their "habits" or "hobbies"