I found this article to be very profound from the views of colored women, but stop placing the cause of SOCIAL IMPACT solely on color, which is what this article suggests. For example: EVERYONE, no matter the color, all have social impacts or "stressers" that affect them directly. Overweight women, of ALL colors, have a social stresser of the mainstream media craze of thin is in, thin to win, type of perspective. Do these women use it as an EXCUSE for leading a NEGATIVE life? I would certainly hope not. Some women become full of envy, others use it like fuel to power their own personal goals, all powers of perspective. It is how you look at the picture.
If you are driving in traffic and a white woman cuts off a Black woman, now there are simply only two ways to take it. One, getting mad and frustrated, maybe cursing (we've all done it); or thinking to yourself, "maybe they have an emergency" and be more compassionate and understanding.
Everyone is responsible, not only for their actions, but for their way of thinking. IT is your brain, no one controls it but you. We have negative influences EVERY WHERE attacking EVERY ONE, again not just the black community. These are not COLOR problems these are inclusions in our AMERICAN way of life. I don't wish to be anyone than myself. I love me, every flaw, every past altercation. These are learning experiences, and I continue to make the best choice for myself and others around me.
If you are unhappy with the social stressers in your life, stop complaining or making excuses, and find a place of peace within. They are never going to go away, and it is unfortunate that our society operates the way it does, but society doesn't live my life, I do. I CHOOSE to not be weak and surcome to the negative influences surrounding me on an everyday basis. I choose to be a positive role model to my family and others. It is a personal choice.
The black community is more prosperous now than EVER BEFORE IN HISTORY, but I rarely see Chingy or Nelly investing money in opening a new children's community center, or new homes for residents needing them the most.
The black community simply needs to know the world is not perfect, and learn how to live a positive influential life. In a world that is negative to everyone. Thin people VS big and beautiful, rich people VS poor, short VS tall...get the idea?
My favorite role model is Christopher Paul Gardner. He was homeless, with his son, and with a plan and a positive future outlook has risen to the top, and how helps others to do the same. He is an amazing influence, for everyone.
Ever race has its complexities, and problems. Stop segregating, start rebuilding, and be stronger than ever. If you are unhappy with your life, it is up to YOU to fix, not others to do it for you.
I could go on and on about this. I think this is good for now. I wish happiness to everyone and anyone no matter if you are Black, White, Brown or Avatar Blue. Be blessed and be happy :-)