Comments on: Black Every Single Day http://www.mochamomma.com/2008/03/28/black-every-single-day/ Good to the last blog Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:10:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Heather B. http://www.mochamomma.com/2008/03/28/black-every-single-day/#comment-38068 Heather B. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 22:06:26 +0000 http://www.mochamomma.com/2008/03/28/black-every-single-day/#comment-38068 God, you know how completely ineloquent when speaking about race but here goes: I'm re-reading this and watching The Original Kings of Comedy and you're correct that people are upset with what Rev. Wright said even though it is stuff WE have heard before. We talk about being black and we do so very honestly and openly. So while we're used to it many others aren't all that comfortable with discussing it. It really is a shame. My favorite of course is when people are visibly frightened by the topic. I say something about being black and the response is nervous eyes looking around like "Can she say 'BLACK'?" Yes I can, thank you very much. Now watch me do it again. Now I'm going to go write an epic post about my hair, living in upstate NY and how much I love watermelon. BECAUSE I CAN. God, you know how completely ineloquent when speaking about race but here goes: I’m re-reading this and watching The Original Kings of Comedy and you’re correct that people are upset with what Rev. Wright said even though it is stuff WE have heard before. We talk about being black and we do so very honestly and openly. So while we’re used to it many others aren’t all that comfortable with discussing it. It really is a shame. My favorite of course is when people are visibly frightened by the topic. I say something about being black and the response is nervous eyes looking around like “Can she say ‘BLACK’?” Yes I can, thank you very much. Now watch me do it again. Now I’m going to go write an epic post about my hair, living in upstate NY and how much I love watermelon. BECAUSE I CAN.

]]> By: MommyWithAttitude http://www.mochamomma.com/2008/03/28/black-every-single-day/#comment-38067 MommyWithAttitude Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:05:57 +0000 http://www.mochamomma.com/2008/03/28/black-every-single-day/#comment-38067 Nothing intelligent I want to add to your excellent post, but I just wanted to say that I was unable to comment on your "typical white woman" post and had wanted to say that I was SURE that I had seen pictures of your mother and that she is black. Absoulutely sure. But now I'm wondering if I'm just a typical white dumbass and assumed she was black from that amazing macaroni & cheese recipe or something... NO! I'm not! I've seen pictures here, but apparently I just thought they were your mother. Nothing intelligent I want to add to your excellent post, but I just wanted to say that I was unable to comment on your “typical white woman” post and had wanted to say that I was SURE that I had seen pictures of your mother and that she is black. Absoulutely sure. But now I’m wondering if I’m just a typical white dumbass and assumed she was black from that amazing macaroni & cheese recipe or something… NO! I’m not! I’ve seen pictures here, but apparently I just thought they were your mother.

]]> By: Big Mike In Oz http://www.mochamomma.com/2008/03/28/black-every-single-day/#comment-38065 Big Mike In Oz Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:50:39 +0000 http://www.mochamomma.com/2008/03/28/black-every-single-day/#comment-38065 You’re a powerhouse of a woman that I am honoured to draw strength and inspiration from. You’re a powerhouse of a woman that I am honoured to draw strength and inspiration from.

]]> By: Kerri Anne http://www.mochamomma.com/2008/03/28/black-every-single-day/#comment-38064 Kerri Anne Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:22:52 +0000 http://www.mochamomma.com/2008/03/28/black-every-single-day/#comment-38064 I love this post. Also: Cafe Du Monde coffee. We have two containers on our shelves at home, from a trip we took to New Orleans in January. I still laugh to myself about how awesome everyone looks with their faces joyfully coated in powdered sugar. I love this post. Also: Cafe Du Monde coffee. We have two containers on our shelves at home, from a trip we took to New Orleans in January. I still laugh to myself about how awesome everyone looks with their faces joyfully coated in powdered sugar.

]]> By: Belinda http://www.mochamomma.com/2008/03/28/black-every-single-day/#comment-38063 Belinda Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:50:02 +0000 http://www.mochamomma.com/2008/03/28/black-every-single-day/#comment-38063 Dangit. JUST when I was leaning back in my chair and stroking my chin, too! ;-) Everyone should read Jason Whitlock's piece on the LeBron James Vogue cover: http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/7955740 I've missed you. Where've I been? Dangit. JUST when I was leaning back in my chair and stroking my chin, too! ;-)
Everyone should read Jason Whitlock’s piece on the LeBron James Vogue cover: http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/7955740

I’ve missed you. Where’ve I been?

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