You Can Have The Cheese, But Don't Move My Mule
Someone has said that Black women are the " mules of the world ." Dr. Spencer Johnson wrote a book entitled Who Moved My Cheese? These facts really do connect. Johnson's book suggests guidelines for embracing personal and institutional change. Some critics have stated Johnson's approach is short-sighted because he doesn't challenge readers to consider if "the change" is a good one, or if the results of change are just or compassionate, or for the common good. Where's the connection? I am personally disturbed, surprised, and saddened by what seems to be a constant denigration of Black women in American popular media. I'm including what's commonly referred to as "the news", as well as other media ( videos, websites, music, film, and television). I recently became aware of an emerging phenomenon known as " Internet Ike Turners ." What does it all mean? Why are some people so upset and so easily made angry when Black women s