Happy New Year everyone! Let’s get NAKED!
Not really. Keep your clothes on. Ya NASTIES!
We’re nine days into the new year, and probably at least six days into broken resolutions, so let’s talk. And I don’t mean let’s talk about how much we “hate faggots.” People can really speak up on that ad nauseum. However, when it comes time to talk about the wounds within our own souls, we can be curiously silent. There were comments that I had to think long and hard about before approving, but at the end, I want this to be a forum where EVERYONE can express themselves, and give others the opportunity to rebut those expressions. That’s how this blog will be run in the discernible future.
That being said. There’s been a LOT of buzz about black women, singleness and loyalty, particularly in reaction to the recent (dreadful) Nightline report. Both my partner and I have something coming down the pike for you guys with regards to this, but I’m looking for knee jerk reactions here?
Ladies – Did you feel the women on this report were accurate and diverse depictions of successful sistas? Do you experience these same issues? What is your biggest issue in dating?
Gents – Where do you feel sisters are missing the mark? What are some things that sisters do, even subconsciously, that are automatic turn-offs and deal breakers?
Both – What are your thoughts on what can be done to actually bridge this divide?
Please note, I am not looking for trumped up statistics that are geared to make brothas and/or sisters look bad. Righteous indignation is encouraged. Disrespect and hatefulness is intolerable. Let’s stick to facts, and personal experiences if you feel comfortable enough. Feel free to either post them in the comments section, or email them to nakedadmonition@yahoo.com. You may be cited in a future post.
Posted by Bella Syk on January 9, 2011 at 5:54 am
I agree whole heartily with this post its funny you wrote this at the start of the year and it only got worse for Black women and the media