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When Michelle Obama became the First Lady of our country, it was as if an alien had suddenly landed in America to some folks!
People of all colors seemed to have a very difficult time accepting that classy black women exist in this country.
We’re bombarded daily with negative images and characters of black women on television and in print.
But when do we, the classy black ladies of the world, ever get some representation in the media?
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It's almost as if the news media pushed back with even MORE negative media surrounding black women after the first Black First Family entered the White House. Let’s do a quick run-down of the reasons why positive websites highlighting classy black ladies and positive news about black women is needed:
1. The news media has been releasing repetitious reports on how black women “don’t get married." They report this "news" on national television, as if the so-called plight of black females is a matter that other races and groups need to dissect. Newsflash:: non-black women from all racial groups aren’t getting married in packs anymore either—it’s not a race issue, it's a societal issue, and black women are doing just fine in spite of it.
2. Articles, movies, and television shows that continually depict black women in a negative light. From "Good Hair" to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal discussing why black women go to Dominican hair stylists now, pulling money away from black stylists. Why does everyone in the mainstream media seem to be interested in the specific habits of everyday black women and positioning it as some type of "problem?" Don't all races of women spend loads of money on their hair, extensions and all?
3. A random website reported that the average black women in the US has a $5 net worth. How anyone could come to that conclusion is mystifying. Where is there a national database reporting each person’s net worth? The contents of a bank or savings account is private information. While it did not clearly state it, this "study" was most likely based on women in lower income communities.
4. The CDC attempted to apply a statistic about a particular STD to black women unfairly, saying that it affects nearly half of black women. The media had a field day with this "data", but then it turned out that the way these statistics are gathered in the black female community is seriously flawed according to countless doctors and scientists. Why and how can a supposedly reputable gov’t agency allow a biased and inaccurate statistic to be published in the major media without clarifications? We say, enough with the negativity against black women and black people in general!
So there is a need to balance negative reporting with all the positive news coming out of the black female community. That's why this website exists—to combat the obvious negative media slant against black women and to give classy black ladies everywhere a place to come, relax, and enjoy positive conversations and articles on black women.
So, if you’re a classy black woman or someone who loves and appreciates the beauty of hard-working, loving, smart black women, please bookmark the website (CTRL + D), read some blog posts on everything from relationships to beauty tips, and participate in the forum.
Contribute, comment, and enjoy!
Classy Black Lady Staff:
Tabitha Soren.
Tabby has been writing professionally for over 10 years now. She has a special interest in topics related to women's issues, beauty and fashion.
Sam Johnson. Sam is the "streetbeat" editor who helps provide information about little known news, stories and events in the black community. He is a proud family man and loves communicating with the community.
If you're interested in joining the Classy Black Lady staff or would like to submit an article for possible review and publication, contact us here.
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