No tags yet.
#BWA: But who asked you?
Hey guys, welcome to my segment called "Breakfast with Angela". So today we're going to touch basis on something very important in Black America, Motherhood.
A few days ago, Big Boi, member of the grammy-award winning group "Outkast" took to Twitter to form his opinion on shit that we didn't ask for. *side eye* He posted a picture with the caption as "Mothers in the 70's vs Mothers Now" causing a lot of confusion on social media outlets like Twitter and Instagram. Big Boi is arguing that the reason why black children act the way they do now is because of the lack of respect black mothers have for their own selves. He even had celebrities like rapper gone housewife "Snoop Dogg" agreeing with him. Now mind you, Big Boi is neither a woman nor a mother so it poses the question of why did he feel like he had the audacity to say something like that. Well, let's remind the people that Big Boi is a black male and they also feel like they're inferior to just about anyone......... not knowing that they're the second most hated people in America besides who? OOP, the Black Woman and of course our black mothers had a lot to say about it.
First off, by me being a (almost) mom, I was terribly offended. My motherhood should not be justified because of the things I say, the things I wear, and the way I act. Motherhood does not mean you're a Nun. Motherhood does not mean you're automatically perfect. Motherhood is a honor you gain when you have a child, recognizing your responsibilities and taking action to make sure you provide the VERY best for you child. Just because some moms would like to "look sexy" does not mean they're neglectful to the child at all, THEY ARE JUST LIVING LIFE.
Social worker, blogger and black feminist, and one of my personal favorites, Feminista Jones (@FeministaJones) also took to Twitter to share her opinion on the situation as well. FJ politely read Big Boi by stating facts about young black mothers who went on and became some of the most successful people today using Fantasia, Maya Angelou, Aretha Franklin and plenty more to prove her point. FJ also says "Never fail to show up to hate us brothers... Just keep doing what your master beat into you to do" making it perfectly clear that the only reasons why the Black Man is always coming after the character of the Black Woman is because of our oppressors. They've drilled into the Black Mans head for years that were their enemy when in reality, we're all they have. Brothers, please value and respect the Black Woman
