Over at Loop21, Marc Lamont Hill posted an open letter to Slim Thug about his recent controversial blog with hurtful comments about Black women.
Even more disturbing was your comment that “Black women gotta start being down for their man more.” Since slavery, Black women have had to withstand rape, torture, and humiliation (from both white and black men) in order to sustain their families. Now, in 2010, 1 in 3 Black men between 20 and 29 years old are incarcerated or otherwise under criminal supervision. Every day, Black women are raising children without men in the house, working multiple jobs (for less pay!), and supporting brothers as they finish their prison bids.
With Black male unemployment as high as 50 percent in some cities, sisters are often holding down households without child support or other financial assistance. Black female incarceration rates are skyrocketing, partly because Black women are “riding” for their men, hiding guns and drugs, operating as mules, and refusing to snitch to authorities. In addition, Black women are the group most likely to be victims of domestic violence and the least likely to be married. Still, in spite of all this bad news, Black women are less likely to date outside their race than Black men.
How much more “down” do you want Black women to be?
Read the full letter
While Slim Thug did touch on some points, I think he should still give props where they’re due. Not all Black women are out for your evil & out for your money, and not all Black women have jacked up priorities. Shout out to Dr. Marc Lamont Hill for this open letter.
Special Thanks to Jasmine
