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15 years ago @ Womanist Musings - Precious Knowlege Affi... · 0 replies · 0 points
15 years ago @ Womanist Musings - Dan Savage Attacks A R... · 0 replies · +5 points
And. Dan Savage ought to be ashamed of himself. What a thoughtless ass.
15 years ago @ Womanist Musings - If You're on FoodStamp... · 3 replies · +9 points
That "Can't feed 'em, don't breed 'em" attitude from which your privileged comment may spring just doesn't gel. Ever consider that one may have worked her/his entire life until the company she/he worked for sent jobs overseas? Or that one may become ill, or any number of reasons a person could find her/him- self in transition be in need of assistance? The goverment does not earn the money they spend on weapons development, medical research or public assistance- but that's okay somehow?
Americans are always talking about "less government"- unless it has to do with the poor. The way poor people are treated in the states is truly disgusting.
15 years ago @ Womanist Musings - If You're on FoodStamp... · 0 replies · +4 points
Yes! Yes! And amen!
15 years ago @ Womanist Musings - Forbes 400 Richest Ame... · 0 replies · -1 points
Given his comment, he seems a bit out of sorts. Pointing out privilege and inequity is not the same as hating or being anti- anything. The truth hurts sometimes. If only he could open his heart and mind to what actually IS, rather than the fairytale we've all been taught. It's scary, I know. Because then he would realize the lies, would realize that he is not at all special, but just happened to be born white, male and privileged.
15 years ago @ Womanist Musings - News From the Editor · 0 replies · +1 points
15 years ago @ Womanist Musings - Kiddie Perm Gone Wrong · 0 replies · +2 points
We talk about eating healthy, taking care of our skin, exercising, etc, but put chemicals on our hair that can cause blindness if it gets in our eyes! No matter how we keep our hair, we are Black women.
I don't think women who wear their hair straight are any less Black, but it is a fine line we walk. Relaxing is not healthy for our hair or skin. And it always conjures up the deep-seated idea that straight is closer to white therefore closer to 'good' and goodness. It's tricky business. And deep as the ocean. Great post. Heartbreaking video.
15 years ago @ Womanist Musings - Kiddie Perm Gone Wrong · 1 reply · +2 points
I found it difficult to maintain the look so after a while, I'd just relax the roots and scrunch my hair up with gel or wear it in a bun. For the past fifteen years, I've limited relaxing to once a year. This year, I haven't relaxed it at all as I am preparing for the big chop. I am finally going back to MY hair. I am very excited and can't wait to be beautiful with my afro. I agree with you that the most important thing about women's hair is that it be healthy, well groomed and easy to maintain.
15 years ago @ Womanist Musings - Shedding Some Light on... · 0 replies · +1 points
15 years ago @ Womanist Musings - Flower Girl #2: Are Yo... · 0 replies · +1 points