Let me begin this post by stating this is much more than a critique of music. It is, like much of my work, and exploration of a different perspective. Let us begin. Women have been repossessing their stuff from men for a long time now. “The clothes on his back, I buy them. The car … Continue reading »
Tonight I was talking to a good friend who finally got an answer to a prayer she’d been praying for a long time: a new car. There were a few hiccups at the dealership, but, as of tomorrow she’ll have a new car. However, she couldn’t help but think, analyze, and mull over what she’ll … Continue reading »
Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to talk to a good guy friend of mine about how often he sees women asking God for a “God-fearing man.” We’re all guilty of that, I know a “God-fearing man (GFM) is on my list of wants in a future husband. My friend, let’s call him Richie, … Continue reading »
Today, I announced to a group of my coworkers that I was a domestic violence victim. Well, I didn’t intentionally tell them, it just kind of came out while I was discussing a new project that I am leading a group of girls in. They are collecting items for a local women and children’s shelter, … Continue reading »
This weekend was the opening of Tyler Perry’s film adaptation of the critically acclaimed For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf by Ntozake Shange. There was much buzz around Perry, a Black male, taking on such a resounding chorus for Black women all over the world. We wondered, “is he … Continue reading »
I like the Kanye West “Power” video…er, painting. But some people, many people in fact “don’t get it…”. Let me see if I can break this down: \”Power\” Video (In Case You Haven\’t Seen it) “One man shouldn’t have all that power…” Hes surrounded by… …sword wielding men, trying to cut off his head, sexy … Continue reading »
Yesterday, I had an interesting conversation with a male suitor about the state of our “relationship”. (If you can call it that). After a few hit and misses (more misses than hits) and a seemingly roller coaster type experience over the last few months, we both got revelation on something. We were both continuing to … Continue reading »
Recently, Erykah Badu released a video for her song “Window Seat” where she is walking through downtown Dallas buckey-naked. Completely naked. While many debate whether or not her antics were for true artistry or just a publicity stunt, I think she brings about something worth considering when chasing after those things we are most passionate about. When chasing … Continue reading »
Wash, rinse, repeat. Familiar directions we see on the back of shampoo and Woolite® bottles. They give us directives that if the first time you’ve washed isn’t enough to get the result you want, you rinse off, and start again. The end result, regardless of the number of times you’ve had to wash, rinse, and … Continue reading »
*Public Service Announcement* YOU ARE NOT A REAL WOMAN. **We now send you back to your regularly scheduled program** I thought that would catch your attention. No seriously, Proverbs 31:10-31 gives an outline of what a real woman should be like: patient, kind, loving, good with her hands, loyal to her husband, respected by her … Continue reading »
