Doubble Consciousness; The Feeling of Having 2 Social Identities

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Sandra McKechnie began entertaining audiences over 25 years ago as a dynamic, soul-inspiring songstress, lyricist, and producer. Her belief in the virtue of humanity is what led her to incorporate Double Consciousness into her creative portfolio, further elevating the spirit of listeners through her public speaking.

Sandra was featured in a number of concerts and television appearances throughout the mid-90’s to early 2000’s. Lending her talent for benefit shows and collaborating with other musicians on their projects, garnered Sandra critical acclaim for her artistry and skills.

Double Consciousness, is the culmination of Sandra’s personal research and exploration, triggered by an urgency to delve deep beneath the surface of Black History as it was told. She shares her findings in a stimulating, upbeat fashion with numerous details and relevant facts that have impacted the fate of two distinct groups of people. Though this is the case, the information remains very relevant and inclusive, encompassing all race groups as they socially interact.

Doubble Consciousness in the 21st Century deserves a doubble  ‘BB’.  The fabric of  W.E.B. Du Bois’ concept is the same, however, it is “quality, not quantity” that truly has quantified systemically with age.  This chameleon type identity; often changing behaviors, beliefs, even social norms, adapting to two social identities in order to get along, fit in, adapt…to please.  Yes, resistance is futile, because Mr. Assimilator is never pleased. Taken in and absorbed, over hundreds of years metamorphosizing into the likeness of ‘those that rocked the cradle’, challenged with a strange alliance with one’s captors. A sort of Stockholm Syndrome. It cost this people their true consciousness. Altered like a rock under heat and pressure, under trauma, intergenerational trauma, multi-generational trauma, vicarious trauma, and dehumanization. This people evolved with a semblance of true self, a semblance of their true consciousness and that of the Assimilators. Two streams of thought, two social identities…