Nappy Headed Black Child

for those of you masochistic enough to watch the BET awards or network news I'm sure u've heard about the following.



Chris Brown breaks down and cries during the Man in the Mirror performance. Rendered unable to even sing. For the forgiving this event was a sincere expression of being truly moved by Michael Jackson's music, in particular how Man in the Mirror pertains to the necessary self reflection and (we hope) correction of the mind that said it was okay to put hands on a woman. Perhaps even CB fulfilling a childhood dream and just being awe at the moment he was in, performing in the spirit of someone he looks up to. For the less forgiving this event was a pretty piece of theater.

Now as i sit back and mull this over in my mind. I realize that had Rhianna been any woman i knew there would have been no forgiveness for him. There is a part of me that says there is no forgiveness for Chris Brown just off the strength of the inherent divinity of women. However, all my ways are not perfect and i regularly account for my deficiencies and so I understand seeking redemption.

But a dance routine invoking the spirit of Michael Jackson is not enough. If Chris Brown truly seeks redemption and forgiveness he needs to publicly confront this situation apologize to the fans, to Rhianna, to her family and to his family. Not mention working heavily with domestic abuse foundations. Chris Brown is popular singer who is marketed primarily to female teenagers as a heart throb. For those unfamiliar with the music business many artists are given what called a package. The package is a certain identity and image the industry people want the artist to emulate (so much for being real, right?). Chris Brown's package and marketing and the subsequent forgiveness the BET awards is going to win him sincere or not portrays what i find to be a very dangerous to those young girls who admire him. The idea that appearing sorry or remorseful is equal to being sorry or remorseful. That dont even out.

Chris you have a long long way to go in my eyes.

Another thing that interested me was the mass media coverage of this situation. I cant help but recall how quickly white celebrities are forgiven or in some cases elevated for their moral shortcomings and yet CNN tough talks on Chris Brown seemingly out of the blue.

and if you still listening to R.Kelly kill urself.