Long hair of singer, Crystal Gayle held me captive from the first time I saw her singing. It moved, or swayed as a body animated by the sensuous quality of her voice. the song in her hair, the look in her eyes justified being moved by her beauty. Back in those years racial pride was raw in the Black community, and there was no justification for yearning for a white woman, if you weren't white! You could admire, but long for, and worse pursue a white woman in the 1970's was to banish yourself from your people.
A lot of thought went into messing with white women. There were repercussions to weigh against the immediate disapproval from all who mattered. Being glib about it was naïve. It sounded foolish coming out of anyone's mouth. Very simple minded people believing they are hip, in today's climate, like to whine about how they've gotten beyond race! The notion is insulting. Black Americans can't blink an eye, or make a dismissive comment and the stench of our Ancestor's outrage fade! Those who've made the journey from the deepest levels of a commitment to honor their true self have done the spiritual work engaging their rage in the social climate of the States, and its history with a skill set unadorned by the pretense of political correctness. Over time this endeavor rewards the spirit, liberates the mind, and eases the pain of the Ancestors.
Who would dare do such a thing? - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories
(May 5, 2018)
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| Crystal Gayle, country singer, onstage... |
