tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14243811.post5300464757677026220..comments2023-11-05T05:17:45.320-05:00Comments on Model Minority "Thugs, Feminists and Boom Bap": Feministing, Zane and Black Female SexualityM.Dot.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113752779973426025noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14243811.post-58632082336755926252009-07-10T17:20:28.702-04:002009-07-10T17:20:28.702-04:00Why start a 'hip hop' study? There are ma...Why start a 'hip hop' study? There are many people of color that are from many other countries that may be in part or fully 'Black' and they might not related to 'hip hop' either. You're already reducing the size of people that feel that they might relate to you or your point of view. A man from Brazil, Portugal, Cuba, Africa, Middle east, Panama, Venezuela living in a Westernized country or just a bi-racial or multi-racial guy from America might have some interest in what you're talking about. They don't all listen or care for 'hip hop' either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14243811.post-66431174308503018452008-09-06T11:04:00.000-04:002008-09-06T11:04:00.000-04:00I worked briefly at Karibu Books, the now-defunct ...I worked briefly at Karibu Books, the now-defunct black owned bookstore chain. It was really depressing to watch women walk past the bell hooks books, the books on money management, and purchase the latest Zane trash. She probably sold better than any other author. It was sad to watch. <BR/><BR/>btw... that "Chickenhead" book sucked. Poorly written, poorly thought-out.aimayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00650229102280504224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14243811.post-20365321550163401132008-09-02T17:29:00.000-04:002008-09-02T17:29:00.000-04:00Oh...don't get me started on the show.....That Shi...Oh...don't get me started on the show.....That Shit is Patriarchal reinforcement 101.<BR/><BR/>As long as we stay caught up in teaching our girls that their number one asset is their beauty and their vagina's, we FAIL.<BR/><BR/>What are some of the qualities that she has that may help and empower women?Model Minorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18364810029145290617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14243811.post-43467229747211431582008-08-31T19:38:00.000-04:002008-08-31T19:38:00.000-04:00While I have some gripes against Tyra (particularl...While I have some gripes against Tyra (particularly the show), I do think she has more great qualities that will help and empower young women.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the welcome. I'm reading to learn and share.Vee (Scratch)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06565744565399935705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14243811.post-43079091565749512802008-08-29T22:13:00.000-04:002008-08-29T22:13:00.000-04:00(And a strong argument can be made for and against...(And a strong argument can be made for and against Tyra Banks.)<BR/>=======<BR/><BR/>Dude. I remember when TYRA WAS IN THE FUCKING SOURCE.<BR/><BR/>HAD THE pictures on my wall.<BR/>Wanted to be like her.<BR/><BR/>Hot B-Girl. Feel me?<BR/><BR/>imilar to how some folks redefine the N-word to identify themselves.<BR/>=======<BR/>Dude...I read this dude this week, just on Wikipedia, Filth put me on to him, named Lewis R Gordon. This negro defines our use of the N-gga as Black Anti-Black Racism.<BR/><BR/>That ish BLEW MY HEAD Up.<BR/><BR/>Glad you hanging in there with me. <BR/>I am glad that you responded.Model Minorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18364810029145290617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14243811.post-76638758413958090762008-08-29T18:42:00.000-04:002008-08-29T18:42:00.000-04:00While I can say I read Morgan's "Chickenhead comin...While I can say I read Morgan's "Chickenhead coming .. ." and some bell hooks* books, you're absolutely right, doing the work is totally different. I'm a work in progress, still learning and growing.<BR/><BR/>I didn't miss your point at all concerning the history of black women sexuality. I only read one or two of Zane's work and I simply think she just offers sex. If her books were written by another author, male or non-black author it would simply be viewed as simple erotica. I just don't think she writes well. I do think that there are a number of writers and artist that helped young women embrace and define their sexual identity for themselves. I'll offer quick popular examples like Beverly Johnson, Naomi Campbell, and Meshelle Ndegeocello. Just my 2-cents. <I>(And a strong argument can be made for and against Tyra Banks.)</I><BR/><BR/>I've heard Lil Kim is a sexually empowering figure and some sisters hailed Halle Berry's role in Monster's Ball as an example of a strong empowering black sexual icon. While I don't agree with those two examples, people will latch on to who or what strengthen and reclaim their sexual identity. I get and understand that. And I've heard many women embrace words like bitch and ho without the negative connotation or shame. Similar to how some folks redefine the N-word to identify themselves.<BR/><BR/>*I need to re-read those jewels.Vee (Scratch)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06565744565399935705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14243811.post-42151995341497866552008-08-29T13:41:00.000-04:002008-08-29T13:41:00.000-04:00I went to your boys site.Before I would even begin...I went to your boys site.<BR/><BR/>Before I would even begin to engage in a convi with him I would ask him to "define Black feminist".<BR/><BR/>But thats just me.M.Dot.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05113752779973426025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14243811.post-16111597707377422462008-08-29T12:50:00.000-04:002008-08-29T12:50:00.000-04:00BTW: John McCain played the gender card to try to ...BTW: John McCain played the gender card to try to get the Hillary votes to his side. But who is this lady (Sarah Palin? What are your thoughts of him busting out the token woman?the prisoner's wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160398635149797677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14243811.post-1604980651270854342008-08-29T12:33:00.000-04:002008-08-29T12:33:00.000-04:00girl...there must be something in the air. i am pr...girl...there must be something in the air. <BR/><BR/>i am presently arguing with this man about his misguided notions surruounding Black feminism and his need to link Black women who are Hillary supports, to some evil agenda of "self-hating Black feminist." it's tiring & he makes me itch. lol. am i wrong or <A HREF="http://dreamandhustle.com/412/cnn-showed-the-real-%e2%80%9cblack-in-america%e2%80%9d-after-hillary-speech-african-american-self-hatred-and-hatred-for-other-blacks-to-succeed" REL="nofollow">does dude have a problem?</A>the prisoner's wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160398635149797677noreply@blogger.com