Mon 6 Nov 2006
this has been a constant topic in my work and life. feel free to read the first rendition written with abran alaniz here and stay tuned for the sample chapter!
Thu 5 May 2005
i went to a beautiful african art gallery last week, Dafco’s on mammaroneck ave in white plains, NY. i walked in to find beautiful african masks, artistic pieces labeled according to their origin, fantastic african art. the owner of the store walked out from the back office and offered the history of the work and their cultural significance. it was moving.
as i walked to the back of the store, i looked over the entrance to the office. there, just above eye level, but only visible to those exiting the office, was a massive painting of a beautiful naked white woman.
a naked white woman. pink nipples and all…
i was shocked. here i am, reveling in african beauty, entrenched in culture and black appreciation and the owner of the store gazes at a picture of a naked white woman every time he comes out to greet his customers. i didn’t know whether to laugh or be absolutely disgusted.
i believe it was blackstar who admitted…
“I like girls with that light complexion… i’m a victim of 400 years of conditioning”