Black Boy Digital Essay

I love to read, I really do. This is a digital essay for an African American studies class I'm taking this semester. My first attempt at such a thing, and I'm very excited! *Hoping for an "A"* =o)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avBWbOkBI5E


♥Tiarra

Black People Don't Sing Opera

Oh heck yes they do! I'd like to introduce one of my most fabulous friends, Dei Nikoi. Not only does she have a bangin' blog, she also has a bona fide solo opera recital scheduled for this Saturday! Mucho proud of her, and I will be screaming my head off in a most uncouth way during the recital...because that's what I do.

Uncontrollable Anger

I have anger issues.

I don’t know how else to say it.

Looking at the words make me feel strange, because kindness and generosity are such big parts of my personality, I hardly ever pay attention to this “little” one.  But I realized for the umpteenth time tonight that I am a woman of extreme emotions.

When I’m happy, I’m very happy.

When I’m hurt, I’m very hurt.

And when I’m angry…woe unto the creature that experiences my righteous wrath.

The situation tonight that provoked my anger had me so blinded, I didn’t even realize that I was yelling in public over the phone for all to hear. I really didn’t. All I knew was, someone had done me wrong and I had a right to let them know how I felt. And I expected everyone to agree that yes, I was right (I was). But then a loved one approached me and threw me a curveball I certainly didn’t see coming-

"I Will Wait For You."

I found this amazing Spoken Word video through one of my all-time besties. Her blog puts mine to shame, check her out at WhileMyHeelsAreHigh!


This poem is some powerful, powerful stuff. Enjoy!

That’s My JAM!

Wanted to do something a little different. Have you ever met someone who has a song for EVERYTHING? Every one of my sisters has this habit, me included. Riding in the car with us can be super annoying unless you plan to join us in belting out our favorite tunes. Wanted to share some of the ones that take me in EVERY time. Enjoy!

I'm Just Not His Type

Have you ever wondered what you will be saying or doing or wearing the day you meet someone who will change your life forever? How do you even recognize such a person?

See, there’s this guy in her writing class that turned her head at first. Football player build, easy manner, very intelligent. The moment he opened his mouth to speak though, she immediately placed him in the “not-my-type” box. Why, you ask?

Because she saw herself through his eyes.

What I Won't Give Up For Love

I took a sociology class my last year in high school. Academically it was an easy A, but content-wise, we covered some tough subjects. I remember when Mr. Teacher tried to make us define love. That was a disaster...I still remember some of the answers-

"Love is what makes you all sparkly inside!”

“Love is, ummm, like, special and good.”

“Love means that you want to be with that person for rest of your life, even they are poor and ugly and mean to you.”

He then asked us if we would be willing to drop everything and everybody in our lives to follow someone we loved. Several of the girls said yes, and a few like me, were vigorously shaking their head no. (My answer has since changed several times...)

This post isn't going the direction I planned, but let's see if I can make my point.

I think everyone has one thing they would not be willing to sacrifice for Love.

Don't get me wrong, ya'll. Love is wonderful. It's delicious and exciting and moving and powerful.

BUT.

I think everyone has one thing they would not be willing to sacrifice for Love.

Go with me here. Before I reveal my one thing, I'll lay down a few givens:

-We will assume from here that I am referring to the love of a man. (Woman, for my male readers.)

-We will assume that my relationship with God is unquestioned. Meaning, we will automatically assume that I would never give up my relationship with God for a man.

-We will assume that I am sharing this out of a desire to be open and honest, and NOT to bash anybody, anything, anywhere. Seriously, it's all love =)

And now....my one thing...