Contradiction...

I have really been trying to be very serious and thoughtful with this blog. Particularly when I am commenting on culture, politics, all things "black" because I am sensitive to the diversity within our culture and while I am comfortable with my opinions, I am eager to engage, not offend others. So last week I talked about music and dance and my appreciation for it. I talked about how some turn their noses up at some aspects of the roles those things play in our culture (remember or go back and read, whichever helps you to recall). I really meant all the stuff I said, but then I saw the video below and I had second thoughts. My thoughts were "I'm full of shit!!" My nose is on the upswing. My husband found this while on Facebook and sent it around to a bunch of folks with the caption, "I hope they can read". I too am hopeful that these girls have other "gifts" to share with the world then the ones displayed in the video. While there is clearly something about it that is interesting, I am not convinced that there is any real redeeming value to what they have chosen to share or the unnecessary use of the N word. I'm entitled to a little contradiction in my life, I think that's what keeps me on my toes.

Maybe I'll have another opinion to share soon...Be well.