“For Black Girls (The Missy Elliott Poem)” – Ashlee Haze
I’ve been thinking about this poem a lot lately. I don’t relate to it AT ALL. How could I? It clearly wasn’t made for me. Regardless it’s moved me to tears on more than one occasion.
I read it, but I haven’t had a chance to listen to it yes. It’s a beautiful poem. I am sure many young black girls felt the same when they saw Whoopi Goldberg, Tina Turner or the Williams sisters. We all need good role models, and Missy Elliott is one amazing person. Her videos are always the most entertaining, and her beats are hard to beat. Thanks for posting this man.
@Gina It’s pretty crazy to think that Missy Elliott managed to get to where she is. Considering how the music industry has always been set up, which I sense I don’t need to explain to you. But it’s obviously a great thing. Not only is she still a great role model, but she’s always pretty next level in everything she’s done. Supa Dupa Fly indeed.
This reminded me of a teen-ager in the Los Angeles Baha’i Youth Group. The first time I saw her, I thought that she did not have a dancer’s figure. She had a pretty face. Then the Youth group began to dance and —- wow — that chunky black girl could move! She had/has the singing voice of an angel. She joined the Los Angeles Baha’i Choir, many times as the lead singer. After all, she sounded like she lived in Heaven. Later on, she had a radio show — Midnight with Neshia. Neshia did well with her radio show, but beauty and glamour should be on the screen and not just a beautiful strong voice behind a microphone in a studio. I simply adore her. Here is an interview she did with Rainn Wilson.
This poem made me think of Neshia Farhangi. She did not allow any of the feelings behind this poem to stop her. She got right out there with her great self. I keep watching for her to appear in something —- an album, a commercial, a movie. She does have what it takes to get somewhere.
13 responses to ““For Black Girls (The Missy Elliott Poem)” – Ashlee Haze”
AGGGHHH it’s “For Colored Girls”. I suck. My apologize.
I think I might be offended by the title of the poem.
@Fletch hmm… well I can’t imagine what Missy Elliott must’ve done to you, but I’ll respect it.
@GothUnkle
I’m being sarcastic. After some of the discussions about being offended and who’s to blame, etc, I thought a little levity might be in order.
If she says “For Colored Girls”, that must mean that white men are not allowed to listen or read.
I kid, of course, but this is our culture now. (unfortunately)
@Fletch Haha good. You kinda caught me off guard with that response.
I read it, but I haven’t had a chance to listen to it yes. It’s a beautiful poem. I am sure many young black girls felt the same when they saw Whoopi Goldberg, Tina Turner or the Williams sisters. We all need good role models, and Missy Elliott is one amazing person. Her videos are always the most entertaining, and her beats are hard to beat. Thanks for posting this man.
Here is Missy’s latest..I’m Better
@Gina It’s pretty crazy to think that Missy Elliott managed to get to where she is. Considering how the music industry has always been set up, which I sense I don’t need to explain to you. But it’s obviously a great thing. Not only is she still a great role model, but she’s always pretty next level in everything she’s done. Supa Dupa Fly indeed.
@Fletch Do you need some hot chocolate, coloring books, crayons, and a soft blanket?
@ladybarbara as long as there is an equal amount of white chocolate and the crayon colors are all equal.
This reminded me of a teen-ager in the Los Angeles Baha’i Youth Group. The first time I saw her, I thought that she did not have a dancer’s figure. She had a pretty face. Then the Youth group began to dance and —- wow — that chunky black girl could move! She had/has the singing voice of an angel. She joined the Los Angeles Baha’i Choir, many times as the lead singer. After all, she sounded like she lived in Heaven. Later on, she had a radio show — Midnight with Neshia. Neshia did well with her radio show, but beauty and glamour should be on the screen and not just a beautiful strong voice behind a microphone in a studio. I simply adore her. Here is an interview she did with Rainn Wilson.
This poem made me think of Neshia Farhangi. She did not allow any of the feelings behind this poem to stop her. She got right out there with her great self. I keep watching for her to appear in something —- an album, a commercial, a movie. She does have what it takes to get somewhere.
Question: Is Ashlee Haze related to Jenna Haze?
@immortal_pirate If I was Miss Ormsby, this is where you get smacked with my purse as I push you off of the park bench.
@immortal_pirate Stay classy, pirate, stay classy.