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| The Black Woman The Black Man's Greatest Resource. by Matthewbriggs(m): 5:11pm On Jul 26, 2013 |
The Black woman. The Black man's greatest resources. I was watching a movie recently, called Belly made in 1998 starring DMX, it's all about drugs, abuse, crime and all that. One scene and most importantly a line that struck me was when he(DMX) was about gunning down a priest. The priest in a bid to convince him to abort his mission told him this among several things. "have you ever thought about how precious a life is, how difficult it is to create and how easily and loosely it's been for you to take away. Brother help me, help me to do what's right, help me to put a stop to the slaughter of our children. Help me to put a stop to the disrespect and dishonor of our most valuable resources THE BLACK WOMAN. " I had to rewind it, What  did i hear him say BLACK WOMAN!!!. Wow, this line hit me really hard. I have always had respect for women. But never have I seen them as the greatest resource of the black man. I had to open my dictionary in a bid to clear my doubt.Resource -n a source of supply, support, or aid, esp one that can be readily drawn upon when needed. From the definition above. I never had to go too far to arrive at the answer, Given that one of my pillars of support in life. A pillar that's helped me reach the level I am presently is a black woman, she is not only my loving mother, but a virtuous wife that's has helpt built the fortunes of my father. Also overtime in my life, I've been opportuned to have female friends who have always been a source of support and aid when I needed them, They've helped nurtured some of my most daring ideas. Like it or not the black woman is really our greatest resource, Given the amount of challenges the average black man get to face in life, not just because of been black but also the disadvantage and backwardness of our race when it comes to technology, innovation,finance and governance. Our women are the only women in any race who can relate to our predicament and feel our pain and such are well pivoted to be a source of support and aid. Me think they are designed with the black man in mind. Irrespective of how tough and strong we are as men, We can be undone by a woman, either for good or for bad. The wife of president of the US and that of Nigeria are good examples. My question is does the average black man see the black woman as a resource and assets or as an ornament, property and tool to gratify our sexual urges. Your guess is as good as mine. Majority of us see them a punching bags, gold diggers, superficial Barbies and materialistic bitches. The irony is that we men are the one encouraging this narrative indirectly given the perspective we look at them from. The funny thing is we end up crying the loudest even at times comparing them to women from other races forgetting that there men don't see them the way we do. The saddest of all is that the average black woman, seldomly sees herself as an assets or resource but more as a liability and tool for sexual gratification. This is evident in her outlook towards marriage, courtship and dating plus the way Majority of them package and present themselves. **Laughing in drakes voice** I think they are basically are living up to our perception and expectation of them. So what we have presently is a cycle of hatred and rancor between both genders, that at it's core is caused by perception and under utilization of the value of the black woman. This rancor is not only evident online in form of infamous e-fights but also in real life. It's time we change our perception of the black woman. If you are man reading this I would like you to state ways your life has been influenced positively by a woman be it your mother, sister, wife or girlfriend. If you are a Lady state ways you have added value to the life of a man that you've come in contact with instead of taking it. NB: he doesn't have to be your bf just any man, a male friend, father, brother, colleague etc. In summary a Resource can never become a resource until it is drawn from. So it is up to you as a man to decide to draw from their well, love their virtue and not exploit it. And it is up to you as a woman to build your well, know what you are and present your self as such. You are the black man's greatest Resource that's what you really are. #Matthew briggs. 2 Likes |
| Re: The Black Woman The Black Man's Greatest Resource. by harlos: 5:19pm On Jul 26, 2013 |
If my mum was a white, she won't have done half of what she is doing for me as a black woman. Thats why she is my FIRST LADY  1 Like |
| Re: The Black Woman The Black Man's Greatest Resource. by MrsChima(f): 5:38pm On Jul 26, 2013 |
Smh. |
| Re: The Black Woman The Black Man's Greatest Resource. by Matthewbriggs(m): 5:46pm On Jul 26, 2013 |
Let me start by keeping the ball rolling 1. My mum, my strongest pillar so far. An asset and a resource. She helped me discover my self and indirectly pushed me towards the career path i have chosen. During my years of transition into adulthood, Whenever i am cash trapped i call home she never disappoints, even tho it means her lending. I had to make conscious decision to stop calling her for assistance. If i am to spill out everything she's done, nairaland's server might crash. This black woman is indeed one of my greatest resources 2. My sister a very close, partner in crime. Very resourceful when you need her. I remember when I was about registering my company she came in very handy. Balancing work and school has not been easy, but with her no stress. She bring me home my assignments, Help me with school paper-work, standing in long queues to submit one form or the order. She is as Solid as they come. Always lending a ear to listen to my crazy ideas and putting me on my toes to carry them out. 3. I have come in contact with Lots of Female friends. One of them recommend me for a six figure monthly salary job, which I got, but sadly turned down due to some personal reason. One of them not only believe in one of my ideas but was willing to invest her time and resource into bring it to life. I have received lots of love and encouragements during my down moments from them most of the time without them even knowing. They blow my trumpet louder than me atimes. This experience and many more are what have built and changed my perception about women. |
| Re: The Black Woman The Black Man's Greatest Resource. by Caracta(f): 6:03pm On Jul 26, 2013 |
I love and respect my mum and sister. When everything crashed, they held my hands all through the storm. I love my mum. She is a very strong pillar to my family. She is our world. She is my dad's greatest confidant. She is black, strong and beautiful. She is the best! And as for me, i'm proud to be a black woman. I am not just beautiful, i'm also strong! Above all, i'm a Nigerian. A proud African Woman!   1 Like |
| Re: The Black Woman The Black Man's Greatest Resource. by harlos: 6:03pm On Jul 26, 2013 |
Mrs.Chima:  |
| Re: The Black Woman The Black Man's Greatest Resource. by Enegod(m): 6:13pm On Jul 26, 2013 |
smh3 |
| Re: The Black Woman The Black Man's Greatest Resource. by Matthewbriggs(m): 6:14pm On Jul 26, 2013 |
Caracta: I love and respect my mum and sister. When everything crashed, they held my hands all through the storm. Lol. if not for anything I can attest to the fact you have a beautiful mind, this conclusion I came to after going through your diary. But the question for ladies is "If you are a Lady state not less than 3 ways you have added value to the life of a man you've come in contact with, instead of taking it," NB: he doesn't have to be your bf just any man, a male friend, father, brother, colleague etc. |
| Re: The Black Woman The Black Man's Greatest Resource. by Caracta(f): 6:38pm On Jul 26, 2013 |
Awww thanks! As for the question, i think the 'recipients' will have to answer that. What if i say one thing and they say another? Lol... |
| Re: The Black Woman The Black Man's Greatest Resource. by Matthewbriggs(m): 6:39pm On Jul 26, 2013 |
Caracta: Awww thanks! As for the question, i think the 'recipients' will have to answer that. What if i say one thing and they say another? Lol...  Okay. |
| Re: The Black Woman The Black Man's Greatest Resource. by Matthewbriggs(m): 6:42pm On Jul 26, 2013 |
Enegod: smh3 Mrs.Chima:  As expected Opposing views are allowed. |
| Re: The Black Woman The Black Man's Greatest Resource. by Nobody: 6:52pm On Jul 26, 2013 |
harlos: If my mum was a white, she won't have done half of what she is doing for me as a black woman. How do you know? |
| Re: The Black Woman The Black Man's Greatest Resource. by Matthewbriggs(m): 7:00pm On Jul 26, 2013 |
harlos: If my mum was a white, she won't have done half of what she is doing for me as a black woman. Very Good to know you love your mum the way you do. But would love to add that If your mum was white she will equally do same. 1 Like |
| Re: The Black Woman The Black Man's Greatest Resource. by angelTI(f): 7:06pm On Jul 26, 2013 |
MOST black women are resources(not all). I'd rather my man answer your question. OP, leave those shaking their heads. What do u expect of a woman that spends all her time on NL. The hubby has no choice but to beat her blue black, hence, her bitter disposition to the topic |
| Re: The Black Woman The Black Man's Greatest Resource. by harlos: 7:28pm On Jul 26, 2013 |
carefreewannabe:don't know how to write story  but shes' always been there for me. I remember sometime when almost become a thug, she sat me down talk to me like i'm a gentleman, i couldn't take it cos i was determined to be what i want to be, so i shouted back at her,talked back to her like a mad dog. The next thing..she gave me a very decent hot slap, the hardest i've ever received and you know african woman "if you no beat me back today, no be me born you, don't ever call me your mother again..." i didn't hear the remaining cos the slap is still sounding well inside my ears. Then all this questions started coming... Am i going to beat her back? What if i do what will happen? Will i still call her my mum after beating her?... As the question were running in my head so i start to get myself, then i became calm. Could not say anything again and still didn't cry. From that day i have learnt to control my anger, i became a very gentle and cool guy, always smiling even when offended. First lady,thats what i use to store her name. |
| Re: The Black Woman The Black Man's Greatest Resource. by Nobody: 7:37pm On Jul 26, 2013 |
harlos: don't know how to write story Ok, cool story but that really isn't a question of color. |
| Re: The Black Woman The Black Man's Greatest Resource. by Matthewbriggs(m): 7:41pm On Jul 26, 2013 |
harlos: don't know how to write story I have one of this sort of experience with my mum. But no slap was involved, she instead asked me leave her house and never come back. NB: I had my house sha but I couldn't leave for my place that night due to her statement I had to calm down and work out my issues with her. I am by default very stubborn, heady and strong willed but she's calmed me down making me understand the power of diplomacy, that I don't have to have my way all the time. Lol. |
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