Rapper Ice Cube has entered the realm of politics with the introduction of his Contract with Black America. While he says he has no interest in being a politician, politics are inextractable when promoting changes of a legislative nature. This mammoth undertaking he proposed is a polirical non-starter. Knowledge and understanding of how our government works is necessary before this plan gets off the ground. A few upfront considerations are outlined here to help Black Americans understand how starting a nmovement of the magnitude IceCue is projecting would work realistically: 1. He has to receive buy-in from the people he wants to represent. Whether elected or appointed formally by an official organizational body, council, board or formal group (like a PAC), an initiative of this magnitude requires more than passion and a well written proposal -- it requires a capable champion selected by the people. In principle, Black folks must collectively approve of a proposal that can c...