See, black women are sensitive creatures. Dealing with the legacy of slavery, oppression, and racism will do that to you. Black women are used to being the mules of the world and having been so ordered, these women carry everyone. They carry families, friends, finances, failure, faith, you name it, a black woman has carried it. Black women are used to being the first one on the scene and the last one to leave the scene. However, even with the work ethic of the black woman, the recognition is also the least. Mules get no credit. Not a thank you for the hard work. No thanks for carrying Sir wherever he needed to go. Historically speaking, mules get no love, no appreciation, no decoration. The Bible makes it clear that mules are the last on the totem pole because the Bible makes a big deal about Jesus riding in on a donkey. I guess when the King of Kings utilizes the lowest of the low, it's something to be noted.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
So What if I Am A Black Woman?
To Become a Voice You Have Start Talking
My blog is going to take a different direction... To become a voice I have to start talking so I'm going to start blogging on issues that are of import to me. Look out for a coming post about the state of black womanhood. The supposed scarcity of positive black male/black female relationships. I am compiling examples and preparing my viewpoint as we speak.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
After You've Done All You Can
Today my Pastor preached about continuing on the journey after wanting to give up. He said that discouragement comes after you've made progress and you can see your destination in front of you. He said that when the vision is coming to pass after it has tarried and you have waited for it, that is the perfect time for everything to go wrong, go amuck, and go bad. I know exactly what's he's talking about.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
The Embodiment of Change: Dr. Dorothy Height
Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, who I affectionately call "Dorothy Irene," has rested from her labor today. In Dr. Mary McLeod-Bethune's last will and testament these words are transcribed,
Monday, April 19, 2010
Well Damn (In My Gucci Voice)
I have no intention on becoming one of those people who blogs every day. And I know I blogged last night. However, as Gucci Mane said, "Well damn."
Sunday, April 18, 2010
In a Sentimental Mood
Doesn't it make your heart smile when you find a song that says the very words you can't put into words? Tonight, Duke Ellington and John Coltrane are doing just that because I am in a sentimental mood. One of my guy friends, strictly platonic, came over and we had a conversation about life, and love, and loss, and all things in between. We laughed and joked and watched "Brothers and Sisters." I mused about friendship and gave my spiel about collegiates not making (m)any real friends during their matriculation. Of course me being the person I am, I digressed and we began to talk, well I began to talk about ministry.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
PUSHing Through Our Legacy
The last week was a very interesting one for me. After the I Am A Man: A Forum for Black Men event, I approached Kianta Key about planning a similar event for the women on FAMU's campus. We brainstormed and came up with an idea about the legacy of black women; past, present, and future. We planned to invite older women and younger women to come together to discuss the roles of black women in society and what we could do to change the perceptions of our women. Well, by the time we got to the week of the event, most of our planning had changed. It became a week of events with community service and an all-star panel and a bruncheon keynoted by Rae Lewis-Thornton. You see Kianta is a seer. She has the creative mind that takes an idea and makes it an event. She was able to expand my 3,500 dollar idea and make it a 53,000 affair. We hosted Chrisette Michele, FAMU alum Meredith Clark, entrepreneur LaShawnna Stanley, journalist Helena Andrews, and noted relationship expert, Dr. Michelle Callahan. The turn out was tremendous and I believe we changed someone's life.
Friday, April 09, 2010
Look what God has done
*ACCEPTED*