in praise of black women ..

NativeTongue · (#1 (**permalink**))

just thought id put up some pics of a few black women that inspire me and whom i admire.
feel free to add on, comment or generally hate as you see fit.

ps this is an ongoin project so will addin gto it as time goes on.

NativeTongue · (#2 (**permalink**))

toni morrison.

NativeTongue · (#3 (**permalink**))

octavia butler.

NativeTongue · (#4 (**permalink**))

edwidge danticat.

NativeTongue · (#5 (**permalink**))

tananarive due.

NativeTongue · (#6 (**permalink**))

kasi lemmons.

Ahmaad · (#7 (**permalink**))

Former representative of Georgia's 8th District.

Parris · (#8 (**permalink**))

This is my inspiration

My mother

June 1957 - September 2003

I will live my life in a way that brings respect to my name, honor to my family, and credit to your life.

You are missed each day mother.

PaRrIs

Miss-Chieveous! · (#9 (**permalink**))

I don't have any pics, but i would have to say my mother. it would take too long to say why, but mama clp)clp)clp) also maya Angelou, mildred taylor, Rosa Guy (back when i was a kid i wanted to be a wrtier and they were a great inspiration.)

WestAfricaforlife · (#10 (**permalink**))

I'd have to say my mother. Through her actions she has taught me to aim high and to see that goodness exists in all people.

I'd also have to say that Naomi Campbell inspired me when I was a little girl. I know that the woman acts like a diva at times but as ayounggirlwho had just moved from Africa to North America where the ideal beauty was regarded as white, blond hair and blue eyed, Naomi Campbell's face became a source of comfort for me. Seeing her in the front of magazines and on t.v. being admired for her black beautymade me better able to realize that Itoo wasbeautiful.