Times must've changed, because I can't recall a time where men needed a woman's permission to be a man. Some men must be referring to this modern definition of manhood: Today's men cowtow to women's wishes of manhood so he can be in her good graces. I was a boy that grew into a man, and will remain one until God calls me home. I think it's crazy that some men complain that women won't let them be men. Sir, do you talk with bass in your voice? Do you take charge when necessary? Will you protect loved ones from harm? If the answers (and they should be) are yes, you're a man in my eyes. A man's man should never apologize for being who God made him. If some women don't like it, tough. Those aren't the kind of women he should be looking for anyway.
Earlier today, I watched a Netflix documentary on White Privilege by Chelsea Handler. It was a good documentary that shed light on what I already know: White privilege exists whether whites want to admit it or not. Let's be real, the reason some whites won't admit white privilege exists is because they're beneficiaries. They were born into advantages that minorities are fighting for to this day. Think about it: A white person can be wanted for a felony & get pulled over by the law, and almost get off scot free, whereas a black person wanted for a felony can comply with the officer, and still run the risk of being shot. Truthfully, I understand some blacks' frustration and lack of desire to educate some whites on their privilege because many of them won't admit it, and that's fine. They don't need to admit their privilege, but smart blacks know what it is. This is another conversation, but I don't buy these white allies standing alongside blacks criticizing white supremacy & systemic racism because to me, they're trying to get points. Were they on the front lines risking their lives during the height of white supremacy & racial injustice? NO.
P.S: Personally, all prejudice fools (white and black) can go to hell with gasoline draws on.
Where do people get off telling someone how to handle trauma, especially if they caused it? If you're the cause of someone's trauma, you don't dictate to the victim(s) how to handle their pain. Tormentors should worry about retribution from the victims' loved ones.
