Black in America: Part 1

For me, Black in America started as a joke between my mother and I. Over time, I've come to realize it is indeed an important struggle many of us deal with on a daily basis.

The life of a Black or anyone of color for that matter, in America is not as it seems. The facades that the media puts forward are just that... facades. What is a facade you ask? Facade- a superficial appearance or illusion of something. Often times, I find myself getting frustrated with the media for the way they portray people of color. Then I stop and think about it and realize that it's not the media's fault. It isn't the media's job to make us look good. We blame it on the media, when all they've done is put out what they know. Sure, it may not be accurate, and highly exaggerated but yet still they aren't too far off from reality. If you're so concerned, why must we act so NIGGERISH and feed more fuel to the fire? We as people of color should take it upon ourselves to change the way the media views us, and to change the way we view ourselves. In order to change the way we're portrayed, we've first got to change the way we act and think.

It's time to make strides towards change and hold ourselves in HIGH esteem. There is no reason as to why others should feel that they are entitled to treating us any way they please. As black women, we are God's most prized creation. We are perfection in every way. We are queens, and we should act like them. In the past, we were put down because of the way we looked. Now, we're praised, and everyone else is trying to look and sound like what comes natural to us. Black men, you too are the most beautiful men on the earth. We come in all shapes, colors, and with different takes on the world around us. We truly are a beautiful people!

I give props to the black men and women making it happen for themselves. The ones who are giving the media a run for their money. Let's keep it going please!

This is only part one of a series. I haven't even begun to touch upon what's on my mind.

Keep yourself tuned in for another work of divine energy!
phenomenal flo ! ♥