in particular the line of...This “Black men walking on the outside of Black women on the street” business touched a cord here on my blog, and opened up a really interesting discussion on race, gender roles, Black men and women, and patriarchy. I plan on doing a some follow up posts to address some of the issues that came [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Patriarchy’
Black Women x The Streets x Harassment
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010“Your Man is Lucky”
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010On the train tonight, I doubled backed to go and look for an earring that I lost. If you know me, you know my earring game is serious. I like them. They are little artistic pieces that I can wear everyday. So. I was on a mission. I’m exciting the train station and a man, [...]
Dating Sans Patriarchy: A Black Man is not His Paycheck
Monday, April 26th, 2010In the comment section of my Musing on Harry Allen post, two Black men stated that they agreed with my date, that he should? be able to walk on the outside, etc. This kind of thinking goes to the heart of patriarchal ideals which basically says that “because I have a vagina” I should be [...]
Musing on Harry Allen, Black Nationalism and Black Feminism
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010Barkley L. Hendricks Sweet Thang (Lynn Jenkins) Yesterday,? I had a conversation on Twitter with @harryallen, about Black nationalism and Black and White feminism, It all started when I tweeted: If White feminist examined the ways in which they were dominated by white men more closely, they would have more solidarity w/ Black feminist. Harry [...]
Fly Analytical’s Episode: 3
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008I present to you the New and IMPROVED podcast. Click Here. The episode has a discussion of My Patriarchy Moment, CNN’s Black in America, The Mail Bag and a review of the book “Don’t Blame it on Rio”. It has been produced by the magnificent T. Rose. Early. Gone is the crackly ipod quality and [...]
