Angry Black Women?
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Momlogic's Winter: Some think Michelle Obama is giving us black women a bad rap.
I twitched as I listened to the anchor criticize Maxine Waters and black women anchors on the nightly news--and while I wasn't ready to pull out my switchblade, it definitely added to my list of personal beefs with the station.
The question isn't whether Michelle is black and angry, but instead, is she angry, or merely being honest? Conservatives have jumped on her back because she said that her hubby's candidacy is the first time that she was really proud of her country in her adult life.
But many of us have our own frustrations with where the country is right now with sky high gas prices, a billion-dollar war, a foreclosure crisis, and debt as the new American dream. On the anger scale of 1 to 10, this black woman can probably join Maxine and Michelle--and I'm sure a few other races could join me. Mr. FOX News, a lot of Americans are angry and unhappy--not just us black women.
As the pile of minuses continues to grow with Michelle--claims of terrorist fist jabs, "baby mama" drama and her "angry" personality--she may be advised to show more of her "softer side"--a little more Jackie O, a little less Betty Ford.
Maybe a bit of softness could go a long way in November. After all, we don't want people to think "this black woman is going to be doing God-knows-what in the White House." But Michelle, don't get too caught up in this makeover, though the daps and baby daddy quips have got to go. Some of us find your honesty refreshing--I'd prefer an honest first lady candidate over one who should be a Candy Land character because her attitude is so syrupy sweet. P.S.: a secret dap from one "angry" black woman to another.
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As a gay father I’m with you. I’ve been stereotyped my entire life. I am still not proud of my country - until I can marry my partner I won’t be. Imagine if the law forbade interracial marriage? I love Michelle Obama’s fire and hope she keeps it up!
- Michael23
I totally agree with the opening comment. I love an honest personality, too. At least you know where they’re coming from and like it or not, you have to respect it. Personally, I love a person who doesn’t acquiesce in fear of the masses and hope Mrs. Obama continues with the realisms.
- Toni P.
I agree with Toni. Honesty makes a presidential candidate (and his wife — not wifey or baby mama) trustworthy.
- SugarPlumFairy
i also agree with toni. i like michelle. i don’t like phony people who will say anything to get what they want and then change after they get it.
- stinkybrat41
I like Michelle. She’s smart, beautiful and eloquent…and I think that’s what makes her so fearful to the ignorant. Add that’s she a PROUD woman of color, and the ignorant are freaking out. Let’s face it: Most of America has NEVER been liked proud people of color…especially women. America thinks we’re uppity when we achieve and when we’re not afraid to speak our minds. I’d MUCH rather see Michelle than any of those moronic, bumbleheaded first wives of the past with their dazed looks, drug induced, saccharine smiles and vacant minds. Here’s to Michelle and to PROUD WOMEN OF COLOR EVERYWHERE!!! Let’s keep on supporting each other!!
- "Uppity, Dark, Lovely & Proud"
As a black woman myself.. I can’t STAND Michelle. She DOES seem to be always angry , whiny or complaining about something. The constant rants on how how she has had it is both ridicuous and foolish. It must be SO hard living her privileged little life. Give me a break. Funny how her husband voted AGAINST school vouchers while the only problem SHE had was which posh private school to send her girls too! The other thing that bothers me is her ” ain’t life hard attitude” zip it with the complaining already. and take your elitest hubby with you.
- Alida
Wow Alida, what the heck are you so mad at???
- Anonymous
FOX news is the most credible station there is, whether you choose to believe it or not. The media is SOOOO bias, that is why all you hear about is the crap from CNN and worse, MSNBC. This article was pointless. ALWAYS trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill. No wonder they say you are angry!
- Anonymous
I don’t care what color Michelle is, but she IS an angry woman. She is always complaining and her frown line is always apparent in her speeches. She called America a mean country in New Yorker magazine. Give me a break. She got to go to the best schools in the nation (without the best of grades - you do the math) and her husband is a senator and she’s still not happy? No thanks. I like the first ladies to be proud and patriotic. Otherwise, what’s the point?
- Anonymous
The way I see it Michelle is a beautiful, black intelligent woman who will one day herself be Vice President or President. So, all you jealous haters need to crawl back under the rock you were under. Alida, you’re not a black woman; you’re a jealous old washed-up has been. When a woman black or white talks negative about any woman makes me wonder if you are a woman. She earns a six figure salary, she worked her way through college so she should be able to spend her money any way she choses; whay can’t she send her children to the best schools. She earned that right; you didn’t give her one dime. She should want the best for her children. I want the best for mines. I would like to know who you have associated with all your life and now. I would like to know about your education; your life. I don’t believe you have the intelligence to run for dog catcher in your town. Stop the hate and thank God that he has sent a man to remove the stumbling block from middle class America. America has been muzzled for eight years, chained and bound by the Gop. Don’t continue to pull this country down. Now is the time for unity if you don’t agree just sat back and reflect over the world the way it is now. What have the GOP done for all America. I wonder if Obama had chose the other half of him(white) as a wife instead of a (black) Michelle would you be saying all those nasty things about her?
- Anonymous
What did you expect LOL it was on FOX! Fox is a raist network!!!! Why is it that every African American Woman has to be angry? STEROTYPING, that’s exactly what that is. I am a business owner, educated, a mother and I have had to fight 10X’s as hard to get to where I am. Simply because I am African American and a female!!!!! Angry? No I’m not. I am a better person because of what I had to go through to get to where I am. I would much rather deal with someone who is honest!!
- Teresa
there is all ways negative talk about obama and his wife. there is hardly anything posted negative about mccain and his wife. its obvious that this web site is not happy about a black person possibly becomig president. and ALIDA!!!!! SAYS MICHELLE IS ALWAYS COMPLAINING, WHAT DO YOU THINK CINDY MCCAIN DOES. GIVE ME A BREAK AND YOU PROBABLY AIN’T BLACK JUST A WHITE PERSON SAYING THAT YOUR BLACK.
- bowdred
Alida is not a woman. When you talk as if you’re angry and you deliver your comment poiselessly you are nothing but a copy cat. Alida go back to your hole.
- Basila
ALIDA EITHER YOU ARE NOT FEMALE OR YOU ARE A SICK PERSON WITH HATRED IN YOUR HEART. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MICHELLE BEING OPEN, HONEST AND MOST OF ALL OUTSPOKEN. THAT IS WHAT IS WRONG WITH BLACK PEOPLE TODAY(AFRAID TO STAND UP) OBAMA SAYS IT BEST. IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE. SO I WANT MICHELLE TO SCREAM IT FROM THE ROOF TOP. SAY IT LOUD, I AM BLACK AND I AM PROUD. I TOO AM A PROUD BLACK WOMEN AND WANTS THE WORLD TO KNOW IT. MY HUSBAND MIGHT NOT BE A PRESIDENT BUT HE IS A FULL TIME PASTOR SO I AM A FIRST LADY WITH MY OWN MIND AND NOT AFRAID TO SPEAK IT… REMEMBER FREEDOM OF SPEECH
- E JACKSON
SAY IT LOUD! SHE BLACK AND SHE IS PROUD
- E JACKSON
Michelle is an angry woman. It is very obvious by just looking at her sinister eyes….wake up sisters! Michelle and her big, angry mouth has done almost as much damage to her husband as his other partner…. Joe Biden. Can you imagine what it would be like if poor old Barack ever said “no” to Michelle? Hehehe….he would be sipping his dinner through a straw…. :)
- Spanky
Anonymous on Oct., 29. Obviously you have not been listening. Both Barack and Michelle were on WELFARE. Are you under a rock as well. As far as telling our feelings, Alida has every right to say whatever she feels like saying. Maybe you should get all your facts together before you start telling people they are what they are not.
- Roberta W
For those of you that are interested, November 3rd has been marked the worldwide day to fast and pray for Barack Obama between Noon and 1:00pm; giving up one meal for the day. Instead of eating, pray for the following three things: 1. Pray for the Hand of God to move in a mighty way over this election 2. Pray that this election will be handled in a fair and honest manner and in a way that pleases God 3. Pray for the protection of Obama and his family [Note: If you are on medication and have to eat something during that time, ask God to speak to your heart and tell you what to give up]. Mark your calendars for Nov 3rd and pass this email on to all Obama supporters!!!
- Nia
For those black woman out there that are angry at michelle statement about the fact she speak the truth about American Now the restyou said your piece and watch what she and her husband do. what have you done for your country mad black woman.
- mookie
Martin Luther King and his wife Coretta were dignified republicans…strong passionate and brave…and loved…and never came off as anything but strong compassionate loving transparent people…i miss them
- lauren h
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