Split My Black Gay Ass Down The Middle. Says Uni Q. Mical , Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 1:32 PM, in Labels: black, california, gay, huckabee, proposition 8, white people

So uhhh...I guess those "homosexuals" who voted 'no' on Proposition 8, and got a ton of hell from those blacks and latinos in California who voted 'yes'...don't deserve to marry? no?

What about if my black gay ass wanted to? is the fact that im black suddenly outweigh the fact that i'm queer? 

COME ON PEOPLE. THESE THINGS ARE NOT BLACK AND WHITE. HOW EASILY WE CAN BE SWAYED...

I decided to post this video from one of my favorite politicians, Mike Huckabee, who all of a sudden LOVES to align with us americans who "looked past race" and voted Obama...but says that the gay rights struggle for marriage is NOT equal to the civil rights struggle. Last I checked, rights were, well, RIGHTS. 

If we're really gonna talk rights and privileges, honestly, these predominantly middle class and white gay folks that are thinking about marriage don't represent me. Marriage isn't on my agenda. Lemme get some insurance, a place to live, and an inkling of a lifelong partner FIRST before i think of something so permanent. Lemme walk down the street holding hands w/ my womyn and not have to worry about gettin my head bashed in because two "dykes" don't do that shit around here. Lemme not have to deal with ignorant assholes who think all i need is some "good dick" to bring me back to "the other side." Til then, y'all can shove that marriage shit up your ass. There's bigger fish to fry in our lives.

But, for those that do wish to enjoy the same rights as heterosexual married couples, i'm right there with u. It's essential. But i fucking wish we could stop playing Oppression Olympics, or who-got-their-necks-hung-highest-from-a-tree-for demanding their rights, and really wake up and fight for ALL of us. 

Until then, these bigoted fucks will be the voices that dominate the mainstream discussion. And you'll believe eevvvvery worrrrrrd...

Study Links Teen Pregnancy To Sexy TV Shows Says Uni Q. Mical , Monday, November 3, 2008 at 1:09 PM, in Labels: black, juno, pregnancy, teen, tila tequila, tv, white people, youth of color

...Now who's dumb enough to ACTUALLY believe this shit???

Ever since the Juno blowup, Bristol an' dem, white folk just gotsta wrap their heads around why teen pregnancy rates in the US are still sky high...Reuters' author Andrew Stern got the answer:

"Exposure to some forms of entertainment is a corrupting influence on children, leading teens who watch sexy programs into early pregnancies and children who play violent video games to adopt aggressive behavior, researchers said on Monday.

In findings that covered 718 teenagers, there were 91 pregnancies. The top 10th of adolescents who watched the most sexy programing were at double the risk of becoming pregnant or causing a pregnancy compared to the 10th who watched the fewest such programs, according to the study published in the journal Pediatrics.

"Television is just one part of a teenager's media diet that helps to influence their behavior. We should also look at the roles that magazines, the Internet and music play in teens' reproductive health," Chandra said, acknowledging still other factors can influence teen sex habits.

Living in a two-parent family reduced the chances of a teen getting pregnant or causing a pregnancy. Black teenagers, and those with discipline problems, had higher risks."

REALLY????

Okay, y'all made me have 2 get academically angry black woman on this one:

It must be noted that this article is, by no means, a comprehensive explanation of the multitude of reasons behind teen pregnancy, mostly including environment, race, class, household, etc. Even these reasons must be analyzed, as blindly stating that "black teenagers and teenagers with disciplinary problems are at higher risk", as the author Andrew Stern mentions, is highly problematic. This does not explore the dire dynamics of systematic racism, poverty, and neglect that youth of color experience in these environments.

Moreover, the patriarchial gendered dynamics in these communities often force young women to believe, consciously or unconsciously, that men have the power. The lack of comprehensive sexual education in many public schools in youth of color communities, as well as sexual taboos and silence surrounding sexual activity, also contribute to the curiosity and experimentation.

So, whereas white teenagers can seemingly be harmfully influenced by television and movies to guide their sexual behavior, youth of color are scapegoated as hypersexual since birth, and this behavior is expected of them, and not seen as threatening or surprising. Nevertheless, a thorough discussion of this topic, beyond the sensationalism of television, must be had in order to understand why teenage pregnancy continues to persist in the US.

Once again, our bodies on the line, the actions that are expected of us.

So while little Sally Walker in Missouri can watch Tila Tequila and trip, fall and land on Johnny's dick, the rest of us have been rubbin on our tiddies since birth. Right?

So...I Voted. But Are Really We In The Building? Says Uni Q. Mical , Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 2:45 PM, in Labels: colorblind, obama, racism, white people

After having my absentee ballot chillin' at the bottom of my bookbag for 5 days or so, I couldn't get any inspiration to actually fill out the little ovals in pencil. Until I'm in the school store with my homegirl, and we see Obama on the cover of Vibe magazine...he actually wrote a personal letter to the readers, telling us that it's NECESSARY now, more than ever, to vote. He understands our cynicism, but that shouldn't be the excuse we give for why we didn't put our two cents in. 

Of course, in a perfect democracy, this would all make sense. I can't help but go conspiracy crazy once November 4th gets here, and Palin rifles her way to the White House. Neverthless, I jetted to the mailroom and filled out every.last.oval (for Baltimore City, they want us to vote for 5011 different things--namely a $40,000,000 loan to the school system). I guess you can say I felt accomplished.

But in all reality, I haven't been pleased in listening to Obama lately. His war-hungry rhetoric is obviously him saving his ass from being called a Muslim, and his "save the middle class" just seems far too safe for me to relate to. It almost feels like he's not even speaking to us (yeah, US) at all anymore, but trynna walk this tightrope for Joe 6-pack and them middle america white muthafuckas who wouldn't think twice about voting for him. Grant it, he can't be a Jesse Jackson and solely discuss the needs of people of color, but he could AT LEAST mention us. But no, any specifics would deem him playing 'the race card', and would ACTUALLY admit to the fact that wow, there IS racism in this country, and people of color ARE affected by it! 

I'm so sick of white folk i dont know what to do. 

And not just any white folk, no...the Six Flags America,  "I'm not racist, I have black friends" muthafuckas who cannot comprehend their own privilege, and see how racism not only marginalizes us, but elevates them, just by virtue of being white and in this country. I don't care if you, personally, haven't called anyone nigger in ur LIFE, but the system around you that you exist in has fucked us over since the ships. And that's just the gospel truth. So you could at least be aware of this, and of your own accountability in perpetuating this...your naivete and denial doesn't help either.

Okay, I said all that to say Obama's got a hell of a position. These folks are gonna be watchin him like a hawk. And is it wrong of me to think, that just because he gets in office, all of a sudden he's gonna REALLY start talking about our interests? Naw, cuz at any given moment, he has to remain colorblind. To be colorblind is to remain neutral on race and how it has EVERYTHING to do with our positions in this country, and to appease those white folks that think we're soooo over racism and can move on to more important things. Yes. We've definitely reached that promised land. 

Come November 4th, I'll be sittin by the TV with my bottle of Captain Morgan's and an icegrill. It's gonna be a long night.