Thinking of the proper way to negotiate the next level in LIFE..LIFE for a STRONG~MINDED go getter in a corporate ..passive world. The question boils down to the TONE of the VOICE...So when I'm light almost airy this is acceptable...let me try to wrap my MIND around this CONCEPT...HUUUUM...........
In the 21st century I as a BLACK EDUCATED WOMAN am to allow a WHITE woman to speak to me in any TONE she chooses just because she has the "AMERICAN "perception of of POWER...I am wrestling with this completely...
Now I am to ACCLIMATE to speak WHITE to try and APPEASE this IN BREED ...INTERESTING..
This WORLD is soo backwards...Needless to say I am the HUSTLER of the TEAM but not the STEPPIN ~N~FETCHIN they hoped for...AGAIN with the invisible HOOPS...AGAIN ..INTERESTING...
I KNOW WHO I AM AND WHERE I COME FROM....
Thursday, September 20, 2012
ASSIMILATION
In a world that tells you "go with the flow" one would assume assimilation is a healthy action. Well if one is constantly told to assimilate then what does that say to ones individualism? How can one be greater than the other? More important , who determines the proper level of assimilation?
Interestingly enough these and other questions are rarely asked. Society has put so much emphasis on assimilating that it has become a natural thought for the masses. So when an injustice has occurred or in process ,NO ONE flinches due to the subliminal conscience agreeing to the "troublemaker" that is not trying to embrace the conditions.
Example, there is a new awakening of NATURAL hair movement within the African American community in California.Now for those of you that are not from the SUNSHINE state were images of BLONDE HAIR BLUE EYES are the more popular you probably are amongst the "WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL" questioners. Well when going into corporate America where ASSIMILATION is what is silently pushed while"INNOVATIVE,PROGRESSIVE PROJECTS" are said to be in need, this is a problem.
To embrace the texture and diversity of ones hair is INNOVATIVE, so why are companies promoting the "CORPORATE" look if they want to be recognized GLOBALLY. The constant push to look like SUZIE OR SARAH is exasperating. More so then preparing for the ACTUAL JOB. So again ,one may ask WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL? Well the big deal is ASSIMILATION is the age old process of racism and segregation. It is a big deal due to the fact that ones embracing of CULTURE/ETHNICITY is called to question ones WORK ETHIC and CAPABILITY in a quote unquote PROFESSIONAL environment. Again some may say, SO.
Well for those people that feel ASSIMILATION is not synonymous ANNIHILATION..DECIMATION...then carry onhttp://youtu.be/pnvU2V93S2s
Interestingly enough these and other questions are rarely asked. Society has put so much emphasis on assimilating that it has become a natural thought for the masses. So when an injustice has occurred or in process ,NO ONE flinches due to the subliminal conscience agreeing to the "troublemaker" that is not trying to embrace the conditions.
Example, there is a new awakening of NATURAL hair movement within the African American community in California.Now for those of you that are not from the SUNSHINE state were images of BLONDE HAIR BLUE EYES are the more popular you probably are amongst the "WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL" questioners. Well when going into corporate America where ASSIMILATION is what is silently pushed while"INNOVATIVE,PROGRESSIVE PROJECTS" are said to be in need, this is a problem.
To embrace the texture and diversity of ones hair is INNOVATIVE, so why are companies promoting the "CORPORATE" look if they want to be recognized GLOBALLY. The constant push to look like SUZIE OR SARAH is exasperating. More so then preparing for the ACTUAL JOB. So again ,one may ask WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL? Well the big deal is ASSIMILATION is the age old process of racism and segregation. It is a big deal due to the fact that ones embracing of CULTURE/ETHNICITY is called to question ones WORK ETHIC and CAPABILITY in a quote unquote PROFESSIONAL environment. Again some may say, SO.
Well for those people that feel ASSIMILATION is not synonymous ANNIHILATION..DECIMATION...then carry onhttp://youtu.be/pnvU2V93S2s
Friday, September 7, 2012
NO PASSES
Interestingly THE penalty for African American mistakes,misjudgement ,self made persona is LIFETIME turmoil. Now one may say this is a little harsh but this person may not have knowledge FIRSTHAND of repairing ones NAME.
The hoops or judgements held by EMPLOYERS whom are predominately NON BLACK are RELENTLESS. One is expected perfection. One has impositions that far EXCEED the job requirement.
It's alarming that the PURSUIT of EQUALITY has to be one without BLEMISH.
One could ask how is it PROGRESSION when abuse of power is DIVVIED up to certain individuals whom historical DETERMINATION to PERSEVERE has proven FRUITFUL.
Submission as if one does not deserve to succeed if qualified...THIS will be a continued topic in short waves. IN general people just dont understand the STRUGGLE...http://youtu.be/x8fkv1UQcPg
The hoops or judgements held by EMPLOYERS whom are predominately NON BLACK are RELENTLESS. One is expected perfection. One has impositions that far EXCEED the job requirement.
It's alarming that the PURSUIT of EQUALITY has to be one without BLEMISH.
One could ask how is it PROGRESSION when abuse of power is DIVVIED up to certain individuals whom historical DETERMINATION to PERSEVERE has proven FRUITFUL.
Submission as if one does not deserve to succeed if qualified...THIS will be a continued topic in short waves. IN general people just dont understand the STRUGGLE...http://youtu.be/x8fkv1UQcPg
Monday, September 3, 2012
Control
There is a complexity of success few seem to master. The complete concept reflects submission rather than dominance over people and events... There are also this skill called TEAM WORK..which again reflects concession. In leadership the key word is LEAD all this fake BONDS HUMM ... Just aggravating! As the saying goes ... Gotta get my mind right...
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Nothing NEW
In this growing nation nothing is NEW in terms of equality and advancement. In fact it seems that the older society becomes the more it reverts to the ways of old. Is it the stress of losing everything to greedy capitalist or is it the shift in the workforce? Has anyone noticed that in an effort to corrupt children companies has taken away an young adults life lesson to work or earn a living by raising the legal age of employment. Now, with this implementation, how can families educate or teach their young adults to be independent. What about education? If you are not wealthy you can you can not purchase the books needed to facilitate the inadequate education public schools provide within low income areas. SO...what can one say is new...
In the global eye this has done nothing but weakened our future. There is an epidemic of followers. It's not a conscientious choice by any means but nonetheless prevalent in all aspects of perceived success. When you notice that televised successes are rare in the areas of CEO,ENTREPRENEUR,SCIENTIST,ASTRONAUTS etc. The frustration of the plight of a nation is exasperating. There is no single factor to this situation but the main ones are being overlooked constantly.
My concern is life has not presented mass opportunities outside of acting,dancing or entertainment. Where grassroots philanthropy occurs very little media coverage follows. This is an OLD topic with no changes in the works. Although I'm sure many would say change takes time well it's been over four hundred years so the change or headway PRESENTED are not SUFFICE...
In the global eye this has done nothing but weakened our future. There is an epidemic of followers. It's not a conscientious choice by any means but nonetheless prevalent in all aspects of perceived success. When you notice that televised successes are rare in the areas of CEO,ENTREPRENEUR,SCIENTIST,ASTRONAUTS etc. The frustration of the plight of a nation is exasperating. There is no single factor to this situation but the main ones are being overlooked constantly.
My concern is life has not presented mass opportunities outside of acting,dancing or entertainment. Where grassroots philanthropy occurs very little media coverage follows. This is an OLD topic with no changes in the works. Although I'm sure many would say change takes time well it's been over four hundred years so the change or headway PRESENTED are not SUFFICE...
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