Sound the Alarm it's Miz D!  

Greetings,

 

Welcome to Juice Radio’s second blog entry and don’t forget to check out our second show, airing Thursday June 19^th. Our second show will tackle the ever-problematic issue of “Black on Black Hate”, Color-ism and other issues in the black community. I will  offer my two cents on this issue.

 

As we all know and are aware of, slavery in America was quite devastating. Now, all cultures have had their forms of slavery, but what was so unique and such a tragedy -  was that slavery in America involved conditioning and teaching slaves to internalize hate and disdain for themselves’ and those who look like them. Our ancestors were disconnected from their roots, and isolated from the educational and economic system. This, however, is not new – so having this knowledge, why is it that we still lack a level of cohesiveness that other groups of people seem to possess?

 

In my opinion, the black community has a strange obsession with whiteness. We have yet to fully embrace ourselves’, our culture and our differences. We still hold true that “White is Right” and that anything close to whiteness is best. For example, I hate the term “Good Hair”, why do some of us still say that silly ish! Now we all know what the term “Good Hair” is referring to, you know hair that is wavy, semi-curly, supposed easier manage and close to a white person’s texture. My definition of “Good Hair” is hair that is growing, hair that is healthy and hair that is taken care of – texture is irrelevant. Or I hear people say things like “red bone”, “high yella” or “bright skinned” (which I did not hear until I moved downsouth) – what does all this mean? That if your skin and features all close to whiteness, that it is better or more beautiful? Huh! What is the deal with that? Now, I am a realist I have encountered beauty in all cultures and people, from the palest white, to light, to caramel to charcoal black. I don’t get caught up in that European standard of beauty.

 

If you look back, early black institutions and organizations made it a requirement for perspective members to be of a light complexion. For that time, (I am assuming) light skin, being that it is perceived to be close to whiteness, was considered more attractive, sophisticated, classy and acceptable. These were things we did to each other – yet regardless of skin tone – light, brown or dark experiencing racism and discrimination is something that most, if not all, blacks have experienced at one point in their lives’.

 

Another example, there have been many occasions I have been in a retail establishment and I have received mediocre or poor services from whites. This does not surprise me, because racism and discrimination is still prevalent in our culture. What is more disheartening is when blacks do it to each other. I cannot count the times I have been in a retail establishment and the black clerk (specifically if the black clerk is a woman – but that is another topic) is hostile or just plain nasty when dealing with me or other black customers; but when dealing with white customers or others they are very pleasant, courteous and helpful! Just acting like a damn coon! On the other hand, you get the black clerk who shucks and jives with black customers or tries to get over! What is all that for?? I am pretty simple – just be professional and courteous.

Than you have “The Crab Syndrome”, you know blacks who are jealous of the next man and his success and progress. It is like we expect mediocrity for ourselves’ and each other. Instead of congratulating our fellow man/woman on his/her success, we become envious, as if they just took our piece of the black only pie! Look at the disparaging remarks that former BET owner Bob Johnson made about presidential candidate Barack Obama. Obama, in my opinion, is so sincere, so passionate and eloquent. Now I respect Bob Johnson’s swagger and genius, but look at what BET has become, a bunch of buffoonery movies, and stereotypical ass shakin’ videos!  Or we have some blacks, who for some crazy reason believe that higher education, talking like you have a comprehension of the English language and striving for success is trying to be “White”! Huh! Education is essential to the success and survival of any group of people.

 

Blacks are indeed a homogenous group of people, but we are so vast, so diverse, so beautifully different and rich – as Cornel West, best said it , we are humanity’s greatest gift. When we can all realize how wonderful our race is, than perhaps we will find solutions to the issues that plague us.

 

Join us on Thursday, June 19^th as we discuss this topic!

 

Until than, peace and take care!

 

Miz D! of Juice Radio

 

 

 

 

Test Show #2

Test Show

Greetings, well, first off I am new to the BlogTalkRadio family - so this is my first blog entry and my first show will air on Thursday May 29th at 6:00 PM EST. Tune in, check it out and give feedback - your support is greatly appreciated.

My first show will focus on can men remain faithful in committed relationships. This is a topic that always creates just a bit of tension and a battle between the sexes. In my opinion, I tend to say no, I believe there may be a few instances where a man can say no to "new coochie",but in all honesty most men will not. My feeling is men are socialized differently. There are arguments that suggest that men are biologically "wired" to have many partners or it is not "natural" for men to be monogamous - bull ish. Men have choices, there is always a choice, and most men feel the need to see what they may be missing if they let "new coochie" pass them by.

I would hope that in a day and age of raging STD's, HIV/AIDS, families breaking up, divorce rate increasing and lack of stability - men would resist the tempation to tip toe on the Mrs', but that seems to be to the contrary. In most societies, misogny  and double standards exists, yet varies. Men - "the conquerors" are almost expected and are applauded for having multiple partners; it is a sign of masculinity, power, and control if you will. Now, women often times dont help in this situation. First, we women have a tendency to tolerate and accept men who womanize and cheat. Second, there are women who label (with much disdain at times) other women as "whores", "sluts" and other horrible names if they have multiple partners or enjoy sex and their sexuality. Third, you have the woman who will knowingly engage in a sexual relationship with a married or attached man. Utimately, the man who has decided to pursue an exclusive relationship should exhibit self control and refrain from cheating. Oh the temptation - the flesh is oh so weak!! (LOL)

Men are socialized to enjoy and fulfill their sexual urges. Women are socialized to "be good", repress their sexual urges, don't indulge and remain "pure".
In a perfect world, men and women would be held to the same accord, but that is not realistic. As long as men and women are held to different standards, women tolerate this behavior and dis-unity among women - than this eternal issue of "why do men cheat' will always exist.

I hope to shed some further light on this topic, provide listeners with some statistics, offer my opinion and of course get feedback from you - the listener!

Until than, peace and take care!