This bears another post. What is up with young men wearing their pants down, showing their underwear? Do they know what it means or even where it comes from.
Gay men say they are turned on by this because it means you, young man, want a real "booty call". A male prisoner said it means he can touch whatever he want's in that person's pants because it is advertising that this behind is available. Same thing the gay man said, just different words. Historians say this began in slavery times because, just like in prison, slaves were not given belts because they might hang themselves robbing the slave owner of income and it was also a form of humiliation. Ever try doing something while holding up your pants? We see that now. Looks stupid to me. (And you have the nerve to try to run. Be for real!)
So what are you saying, young man? You are a closet gay. Have nothing against the gay population but if that's you, be open about it and stop hiding. You are predicting that you are going to prison (or maybe you've been already.) Or maybe you are confirming that you are still a slave. Remember the experiment with the young elephant. When he is young, he is chained to a spot in his pin. He tries over and over to move but is stopped by the chain. After a while, he stops trying and guess what? The chain is removed because the owner knows he won't try to go anywhere because he thinks he is chained. So, like in the Willie Lynch speech, the enslaved perpetuate the slavery and the masters don't have to do anything except reap the benefits of stupidity. You, young man, are doing it to yourself. The height of ignorance.
And what about the young ladies who put up with this? Where is your self-esteem?
This is very serious and we need to address it immediately. Do the schools allow this? They should be sanctioned or disciplined in some way. The world is watching this and laughing at us.
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
Willie Lynch Lives On
Had an unfortunate event happen this weekend at the etiquette school I work with. The school, The Development and Finishing Institute (www.TheDFInstitute.com) is Harlem, New York's premier etiquette school. We hold classes at Columbia University. In our 7 year history, we have never had to expell anyone. We've also never had to deal with a child fighting another child-until now.
Details of the incident are not necessary for this post. Suffice it to say, the young lady who started the fight was also disruptive in class 2 weeks ago. Because of this, DFI has no choice but to immediately dismiss this young lady from attending classes with us.
What does this have to do with Willie Lynch? You tell me. I recently learned that the Willie Lynch speech is not authentic. The article gave many facts about when someone named Willie Lynch lived, which apparently was many years after the speech was written. Article also talked about other great Black leaders who spoke out against the horrors of slavery and NEVER mentioned this speech.
The speech may be a fabrication but what are we as a people doing to live it down? Why do we treat each other the way we do? The mother of the young girl who started the fight was there at the school. If we (anyone) are the product of our environment, then what does that say about the young lady's home life. And what about her self-esteem? How bad do you feel about yourself that the only way you can get your point across is by fighting?
Why is it that things we do to each other we would never do to someone of another race? (Not talking about crime, etc.) DFI is constantly asked to make concessions that these same people would never ask for if the school were run by Whites. We hold classes at Columbia University but we are not a part of Columbia. If Columbia were running DFI, none of the mothers enrolling their children in DFI would approach the registrar asking for a discount in tuition other than whatever may already be offered. I've seen this in other areas too. Why is it that we would degrade another AA's product or service but would not consider doing that at a Macy's or Target's, etc? And if you (or your child) started a fight in one of those stores, you would find yourself in Central Booking. Why do we feel that because we both have Black faces, I have to "give you a break, give you a bigger discount, let you pay late, or let you otherwise break/bend the rules etc?" No I don't! Nothing personal but this is business.
And let's not forget about the crab mentality. Personally I am very happy when someone of color (which is just about everyone in the world) is successful. You would think I was a relative!!! Contrary to the media, there is enough to go around. I don't have to badmouth someone else's success. It does nothing for me. Lighting your candle does not put my candle out. It adds more light to the room.
Let's remember our greatness and stop repeating the ideas put forth in the Willie Lynch speech, whether it is authentic or not.
Details of the incident are not necessary for this post. Suffice it to say, the young lady who started the fight was also disruptive in class 2 weeks ago. Because of this, DFI has no choice but to immediately dismiss this young lady from attending classes with us.
What does this have to do with Willie Lynch? You tell me. I recently learned that the Willie Lynch speech is not authentic. The article gave many facts about when someone named Willie Lynch lived, which apparently was many years after the speech was written. Article also talked about other great Black leaders who spoke out against the horrors of slavery and NEVER mentioned this speech.
The speech may be a fabrication but what are we as a people doing to live it down? Why do we treat each other the way we do? The mother of the young girl who started the fight was there at the school. If we (anyone) are the product of our environment, then what does that say about the young lady's home life. And what about her self-esteem? How bad do you feel about yourself that the only way you can get your point across is by fighting?
Why is it that things we do to each other we would never do to someone of another race? (Not talking about crime, etc.) DFI is constantly asked to make concessions that these same people would never ask for if the school were run by Whites. We hold classes at Columbia University but we are not a part of Columbia. If Columbia were running DFI, none of the mothers enrolling their children in DFI would approach the registrar asking for a discount in tuition other than whatever may already be offered. I've seen this in other areas too. Why is it that we would degrade another AA's product or service but would not consider doing that at a Macy's or Target's, etc? And if you (or your child) started a fight in one of those stores, you would find yourself in Central Booking. Why do we feel that because we both have Black faces, I have to "give you a break, give you a bigger discount, let you pay late, or let you otherwise break/bend the rules etc?" No I don't! Nothing personal but this is business.
And let's not forget about the crab mentality. Personally I am very happy when someone of color (which is just about everyone in the world) is successful. You would think I was a relative!!! Contrary to the media, there is enough to go around. I don't have to badmouth someone else's success. It does nothing for me. Lighting your candle does not put my candle out. It adds more light to the room.
Let's remember our greatness and stop repeating the ideas put forth in the Willie Lynch speech, whether it is authentic or not.
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