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Just thinking on a Wednesday…
Feb 9th
Even in an economic downturn we are continually bombarded by the capitalistic expectation that we must show the people that we are romantically involved with some type of materialistic display of affection. Since the day after Christmas, it has been nearly impossible to go into any store and not be bombarded with cards, candy, suggested jewelry, for the special person in our lives. Seriously, can some flowers, chocolate or just a card suffice?
To my single folk, like myself…. what do we do? I mean, some of us are going to wake up on that dreadful day to images that seem to challenge our existing self-worth. Is there something wrong with us? (The general answer is no. However, there may be some exceptions and to those people and to everyone I would suggest talk to someone….) But seriously, are we, single people not as important as those in relationships with one, two or more people knowingly or unknowingly? (If its unknowingly, I hope you’re practicing safe sex.)
To add insult to injury, even “Black Twitter” has fed into the expectation that even the “side joint” should even be provided with some type of expression of affection? Actually, I’m still perplexed about the discourse on the side joint, main joint, etc…. and the inability of the twitter population of color to support discussion of healthier interpersonal relationships. But the point here is that we cannot escape these societal expectations….and when we don’t meet them it seems like we beat ourselves up trying to figure out “is there something wrong with me?”
Nonetheless, I told my co-worker that this Monday like most other February 14th’s in the recent past, I will dawn a black outfit and keep it moving. I don’t have time to succumb to the media, retailers or these flying cupids. Somewhere out there, someone is thinking like me… thinking that they have more important things to do be doing. Now, I’m not saying I won’t acknowledge the day to a few close people, but even the elaborate plans I had drawn up in my mind will be laid to rest, the day isn’t for people like me.
Want to find a holiday I care about…. find me on St. Patrick’s Day. Green Beer….and 25 shots at midnight on the 18th.
Until then…. enjoy the sounds of Donny Hathaway, I believe that “Someday We’ll All Be Free…..”
Who’s to blame when things go wrong?
Jan 30th
When rumors that the downtrodden A&T Aggie football program were on the cusp of orchestrating a major coup in the Black College Football world, there was so much excitement. However, that excitement died quickly as the deal fell apart and left so many of the Aggie faithful disappointed, ashamed and looking for someone to blame….
AOL, Twitter, the impending merger of NBC & Comcast
Jan 17th
Since the mid-90′s I have been online, actively searching, exploring and at times getting in trouble. I remember my first website made with a Tripod.com template. Over the time I tried a lot of different things, I remember when I received my first AOL account. In the middle school hierarchy, I was cool for having e-mail, AOL Instant messenger, but I wasn’t there yet because I didn’t have AOL. Getting AOL and customizing my profile was one of the highlights of the year 2000. (However, the move from North Carolina to Virginia was not one of the highlights at the time. Time heals wounds.) More >
“Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with your God”
Jan 16th
In my personal study, I will begin exploring the book of Micah. My personal interest in Micah comes from a very short but poignant exchange in the Sixth chapter, where explicitly it was stated what God wanted of us. The eighth verse was in fact the theme for the 2008 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) where we were invited to ponder “What does God require of us???” Earlier today I was suggested to explore the fourth chapter of Micah. I’m told that Micah was in the words of one very well known theologian today stated that he was a “Black Liberationist Theologian.”
Chapel Service: Race, Religion and Civil Rights
Jan 16th
Chapel service at Howard University has been one of the experiences that I wished I experienced in person a lot earlier in my life. Since 2000, I would listen on many Sundays to the world-renowned theologians, civic and educational leaders who would grace the pulpit of the Andrew Rankin Chapel (or in reality, Crampton Auditorium). It was through chapel services I would get to hear messages from some of my now favorite speakers including Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Bishop Vashti McKenzie, Dr. Cornel West and others. More >
