We Love Gabby Douglas! Hair Haters Go Away!

Aug 03, 2012 | Comments 1

What is the purpose of talking about a beautiful 16 year old olympian in a manner that only promotes negativity? Why is a young African American woman who is more than a solid representation of an intelligent, hardworking black child the butt of black jokes? How could women who are glorified because of their sexual partners and physical aspects gain more respect than a young teenage girl who has done nothing but strive for success?

Black women and their hate for natural beauty are setting us back day by day. We are worried about the wrong things. The 2012 Olympics didn’t dare trump ‘Love & hip Hop Atlanta’ on Twitter’s trending topics until scandal crept into the picture. Kobe Bryant shirtless with white girls? LeBron James asks a swimmer out on a date? Gabby Douglas didn’t get a sew-in before she hit the balance beam? All of the above is irrelevant and uncessesary.

Gabby Douglas is an inspiration for young women all over the world. Gabby Douglas proves that at any age, we can achieve what most deem impossible. Gabby and her poor mother have maintained poise and class throughout the scrutinous events that have plagued our black thoughts. We have taken the focus off her natural talent, her determination, and the sacrifices her and her family have dealt with, only to talk about something that can be easily fried, dyed, and blow dried.

Gabby Douglas has caught your attention, but completely for the wrong reason. And sadly, this is an every day occurance in our black community.

When did we stop caring about progression? When did we become completely enslaved by our own unobtainable social standards of beauty?

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http://www.facebook.com/steve.lucas.927 Steve Lucas

OK Where do I start?
First of all I would like to say shame on ALL of the IDIOTIC BLACK WOMEN who have an issue with Gabby’s hair! That’s the problem with some of our people today worrying about the wrong things, hair, nails, shoes, and bla bla bla.. What about EXELLENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT? It’s NOT Gabby’s responsibility to represent Black hair, Black women, or anything else. The ONLY thing this talented 16 – year old girl is responsible for is EXELLENCE! And she represents plenty of it!! She has set a standard of excellence and has set an example for our youth you idiots only wish you could and NEVER will!! She’s the BEST role model we ever had for Black teenage girls!! If we were to put as much emphasis on excellence rather than something as trivial as hair, we might be better off, and set better examples for our children! And oh yes, I’m a proud BLACK FATHER of two outstanding teenage girls 16 & 18 who both have high aspiration and will be attending medical school. The 16 year old has a 96.7 grade point average and finished #11 at the NY State 100 meter track finals in 2012. The 18 year old is about to embark upon her sophomore year of college. Do I say anything to them about their hair? HELL NO!!

GET YOUR PRIORITIES TOGETHER FOR THE SAKE OF OUR CHILDREN, OR SHUT UP!!