Who says we can't look pretty AND teach & learn at the same time? This Registered Health Information Administrator and Educator sets the societal norms on THIS page, my dear!
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Astronaut health and human exploration of Space are connected to Black History. NASA's team, which is comprised of tens of thousands of individuals, have reached incredible milestones in Space exploration. A couple of NASA's responsibilities are to ensure the health and safety of astronauts. Meanwhile, medical innovations such as heart pumps, used to prolong the life of individuals awaiting heart transplants, are also attributed to the work of NASA's extraordinary team.
The Black lady shown in the photo below was my best friend's mother. We grew up across the bridge from Kennedy Space Center, where she worked as part of the NASA team, as unprecedented results were achieved. I wrote an article about her role in the Space Program (Florida Today-A Gannett Company), shortly after her untimely death. Rest in peace, Ms. Eartha; you will not be forgotten.
Young Black Girls are more vulnerable now, than ever. The media continues to exploit negative images of young Black girls with short skirts, low-cut blouses, and a house full of children with fathers who are nowhere to be found. Some may call it disgusting. Others may shrug their shoulders and think it to be a mere reality. However, the reality of the matter is unreal.
Yes, there's a significant number of young Black girls in need of guidance and etiquette training. But there are plenty of young Black girls who do have the luxury of guidance and etiquette training from wise and loving guardians. The roundtable discussion at the Moore Multicultural Center in Mims, Florida on Saturday, February 28, 2012 is a prime example of the kind of dialogue that the Black Community needs.
The discussion was centered around the million dollar question, “How did we get here?” The four panel members are Christian, professional, community-oriented, and willing to give insight to young Black girls. During the discussion, each of the four men (three of whom are married) described the characteristics of a young lady suitable to “take home to momma.” More importantly, the panel members explained their perception of the impact of a young lady's behavior and appearance on their careers and credibility.
Each of the panel members took the time to explain exactly what young men are discussing about young ladies. They further explained some of the ideas that young men have in mind, when they meet young ladies; much of which is attributed to the way young ladies present themselves in their dress, behavior, and the environments where they most often congregate.
The panel members left the audience with a few solid points to ponder. Two of those points include: 1) Young ladies and men should be getting trained at home and by churches, mentors, sororities & fraternities; and 2) It's vital that youth are adequately taught Black history, so as to better understand their roles and direction.
