With his signature no-nonsense approach, Prince is poised to ask some tough questions that will make you think twice about who’s really advocating for progress and who’s just talking. His rallying cry today? *“We are not fighting for you.”*

### The Reparations Debate: Who's Really in the Fight?

For decades, reparations for Black Americans have been a dream, a conversation passed down from one generation to the next, often treated like a mythical solution to centuries of systemic racism, slavery, and discrimination. From politicians making empty promises to community leaders championing the cause, the call for reparations has always been a hot-button issue.

But today, Johnakin is flipping the script. He’s calling out what he sees as hypocrisy among some of the elderly Black population—those who clamor for reparations yet aren’t willing to put up the fight it requires. He’s got a pointed message for the community, particularly the older generations: *“We are not fighting for you.”*

In today’s episode, Prince will challenge the idea that the reparations movement can rely solely on the voices of the past. According to Johnakin, there’s a stark divide between generations, and this divide is hindering real progress. He believes that many older Black Americans are demanding the rewards of a fight they’re no longer willing to wage. Meanwhile, younger generations are often left to carry the burden of activism without the support or guidance of those who paved the way.

The Voice of Bold Truths

As always, Melvin “Prince” Johnakin will be speaking from a place of raw, unfiltered truth. He’s a man who has never been afraid to say what others won’t, and tonight’s episode will be no exception. Johnakin’s candid approach and deep understanding of political and social issues make him a lightning rod for conversations that shake up the status quo. His career in political activism and his razor-sharp insights into the Black community’s struggles ensure that he’s more than equipped to tackle this controversial subject.

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The core of Johnakin’s message tonight is this: while reparations are a just and necessary goal, the fight for them belongs to those who are willing to fight today, not those waiting for a check to arrive in the mail.

He’s drawing a clear line between generations, challenging elderly Black Americans who, in his view, have stopped fighting but still expect to reap the rewards. “We are not fighting for you,” Johnakin will declare, making it clear that if older generations are not willing to get in the trenches with the youth, they cannot expect to share in the victories.

Prince’s message is simple but profound: the fight for reparations—and by extension, the fight for justice—requires a united front, with everyone putting in the work. If you're not ready to fight, you can't expect to be part of the rewards.