When I saw a ‘Black Women Rule’ t-shirt being sold in the October issue of Essence magazine, I had to have it. It said everything that I felt in one sentence—we are bold, fearless, creative, exciting, beautiful, diverse, and yes, we rule! I wore the shirt to an event last week and was asked by a few of its attendees what my shirt meant. My reply? I simply said that I love being a Black woman.
When we take pride in our differences or in our stock, it appears to others that we are showing hatred to others—and that simply is not true. My ‘Black Women Rule’ shirt doesn’t say that Black men didn’t rule, or White men didn’t rule, or White women didn’t rule, etc. etc. It simply was a statement showing that I loved myself and the Black women of the world. It wasn’t a statement saying I hate or dislike others. I am proud to be me but I also embrace everyone no matter their race or background.
Please don’t twist my shirt into a political statement because it is nothing of the sort. I love being me. I love being Black. I love being a Black woman. If you have an issue with that, my apologies. Strike that. I won’t apologize.
I love my ‘Black Women Rule’ t-shirt. Check it out for yourself and let me know what you think.
Where did you get the shirt? I wanted one!
I love it and I completely agree. So many people see the celebration of racial differences as being derogatory to whatever race not being touted. I look at it like the love parents have for more than one kid…giving love to one does not equal taking love from another. It’s acknowledging that each kid is different and loving them for their differences as well as their similarities.
I love this shirt. Yep, let’s start a movement!
I agree with Notorious Spinks, I’m down to be apart of the movement. Love to get my own t-shirt as well.
Moni, I got the shirt from Essence.com. Murph, yes, I am so glad you made the comment. The world would be a boring place if we were all the same. Notorious Spinks, I am ready for the movement. Get your shirt and let’s do this! ArtDeal, thanks for commenting! And I am visiting your blog right nah!
This is yet another (sad) example of how (some) ppl are led by their own insecurities… Your shirt isn’t/wasn’t about anyone except YOU.
Wear your shirt & rock it! Embrace being you… More ppl should. 😉
I’m gonna call Essence and get me a shirt. Bring on the movement!!!!
where can i buy one?
I purchased mine from Essence magazine. The October issue.
I seen Mary Mary with this t-shirt on. I must have one. Wher can I get it. Thanks for you assistance. De Yarda Darby
My niece just gave me. Black women rule tshirt. Today was the first day I wore it out and I received snide comments from a guy at work and was snubbed at a known photo store. I was shocked. Didn’t mean to offend just showing my pride!!! I told my niece and she said oh you didn’t expect reactions and I said No!!! She suggested I google the reactions of the tshirt and hence I found you! Like you I don’t apologiZe.
I’d say rock it
me i’m Asian guy
and i love rocking my “I heart(love) black women” tee shirt I got custom made
so yes don’t be afraid to be you and do you 🙂
I brought my shirt last august and have only worn it a few times becuase I was afraid I would offend someone. Today I packed the shirt to wear it for a weekend getaway and realized that I am a black woman who rules in more ways than one. I wear my shirt with pride!
So can I wear a white men rule shirt? I bet that would not fly. It’s the same thing. I’m proud to be white.