Making a difference in a time of upheaval seems to be the call of the day. Always observing distressing and sinister attitudes that are prevailing in an emotional destructive way. We cast a shadow of doubt and discredit on the legacy and the history of how we’ve struggled and endure to clarify perspectives so that people will understand exactly what African Americans will stand for and will stand up to.
The increasingly regressive behavior gives credence to and justifies the predatory behavior so many demonstrate toward one another so that abuses gradually become tolerable and celebrities are forgiven for a plethora of crimes and transgressions.
It is inconceivable that great African American performers and entertainers as they crossover to mainstream, don’t reach out to African American publications and media outlets to provide them the platform from which their voices can be heard.
The disrespect Rihanna exhibited toward Oprah conveys contempt for the black women that went before her and paved the path to fame for her. No she doesn’t share her painful and sensitive tale with her sister Oprah, who is even the first lady’s confidante. No, she goes to another network to publicly shed her tears. And then her hair goes blonde.
Yes, the spin doctor will remedy the situation by making this woman Riahnna appear to be a delicate butterfly in need of saving from the angry black man. But there’s no avoiding the damage done to the image of black women when you disregard and dismiss them as inadequate to meet your needs.
Think what all those girls Riahnna claims to be a role model for are rolling over in their minds. Should they expect to be used and abused by men. Will they feel compelled to participate in less than healthy relationships and then air their dirty laundry on camera.
The distractions and the denigration caused by Riahnna’s misery when 11 female African American is abhorrent. The national guard did not come to their rescue. The obscure relatives of those obscure daughters will not be invited to Star Island . They don’s sing songs about their umbrellas, they use them to protect them from the acidic rain of harsh realities.
We cannot erase these images of Riahnna in the photo that appears on to your left
on this page. But clearly in what ever glasses your looking through don’t look to Riahnna as a role model. She is what she appears to be — a puppet being manipulated for fame and stardom.
Don’t you sell out for a few coins, it’s not worth it.
Peace.
