tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18073044.post113651860064419857..comments2023-10-22T04:57:31.068-07:00Comments on D-Place: MotivationD-Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910123960971438134noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18073044.post-1137361354608379992006-01-15T13:42:00.000-08:002006-01-15T13:42:00.000-08:00Reading this post of yours made me feel like I was...Reading this post of yours made me feel like I wasn't alone in my way of thinking. I have been reading alot Langston Hughes here lately and have quickly rediscovered his messages of black unity absent the hate of other groups, blacks supporting one another--just being there to proffer goodwill toward one another, and black is beautiful is very much needed today among our own people, especially now that racism has become more insidious, more under the table. <BR/><BR/>Personally, I try my best to help and be there for another brother and sister. It bothers me to see black folks back bitting one another while trying to assimulate and accomodate the ways of some white folks. <BR/><BR/>It worries me that the self-esteem of a few gay brothers is measured by whether a white man is paying attention to them or not. In this world, you love whom you love regardless of race. Still, I like knowing that Langston Hughes preferred the love of other black men, especially the handsome dark-skinned brothers. I am of the same mold as Hughes.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, thank you for your post. In general, thank you for the good vibes of your blog in general. It's nice to know there are other brothers out there with the spirit of Langston Hughes in them who aren't afraid to challenge ignorance and show care for the welfare of their people in general.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18073044.post-1136862942057801942006-01-09T19:15:00.000-08:002006-01-09T19:15:00.000-08:00Fortunately, I have experienced some black folks w...Fortunately, I have experienced some black folks who are supportive and still are into uplifting the black community. <BR/><BR/>We still have inferiority and unity issues that must be addressed though. I was listening to Michael Baisden's radio show today (via Howard University radio) and he and others were ridiculing names that some of our black children are given.<BR/><BR/>Baisden was so ignorant by suggesting that the "black Americans names" did not have any real meanings, which is not true in most instances. Get this, his daughter is named <B>Michea</B>, after some woman he is fond of. Ain't that a bitch? <BR/><BR/>An African woman called in from Zambia (or she lived here and was from Zambia) and said that people ought to have the right to name their children what they want. Amen! She explained her name and suggested that people need to get off the notion that "English" names are most appropriate. <BR/><BR/>This came from a black African woman who could have ripped "Black American names" apart because some Black Americans have laughed at African names for ions. She showed depth and intelligence, I think.<BR/><BR/>I'm saying that to say....here we are BLACK PEOPLE criticizing names of our CHILDREN and we wonder why they grow up acting like they do.<BR/><BR/>We've forgotten so fast that people ridicule (and have ridiculed) us just for having black skin and/or culture - food, clothes, music, dance, etc.<BR/><BR/>We've gotten so content in our new found status of homes, businesses, and jobs that it's practically open season (or discrimination time) against any group - gay, Muslims, low incomers, Mexicans, etc.<BR/><BR/>It's sad sometimes. Nonetheless, there are still LOTS of good open-minded people out there. Thank God.Arch City Expatriatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09928344388482144188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18073044.post-1136862322009986432006-01-09T19:05:00.000-08:002006-01-09T19:05:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Arch City Expatriatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09928344388482144188noreply@blogger.com