Comments on: Sticks and Stones, and Yes, Words Too http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/ For women who are humble enough to seek wisdom yet sensible enough to impart it. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:56:45 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Women Walking In Wisdom’s Footsteps™ » Blog Archive » Friday Favorites - Week Ending April 13, 2007 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/comment-page-1/#comment-2187 Women Walking In Wisdom’s Footsteps™ » Blog Archive » Friday Favorites - Week Ending April 13, 2007 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 23:21:43 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/#comment-2187 [...] busy week, with the Imus controversy and all. I received some really great comments in response to “Sticks and Stones…”, so I’ll generate a separate post with those comments (partly because I lost some of them in [...] [...] busy week, with the Imus controversy and all. I received some really great comments in response to “Sticks and Stones…”, so I’ll generate a separate post with those comments (partly because I lost some of them in [...]

]]> By: Francis L. Holland http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/comment-page-1/#comment-2184 Francis L. Holland Thu, 12 Apr 2007 23:52:53 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/#comment-2184 I congratulate Yvonne Espinoza for writing and publishing this poem! It's such a powerful statement of her own feelings and thoughts. I am very much encouraged to see young Black people and other sociological minorities using the Afrosphere to express themselves, communicate and unite with one another. This is the real victory that is emerging from the Shaquanda Cotton and Imus controversies: expression, unity and consensus in the Afrosphere. This is the biggest gift that we can give to our young people. Although computers and broadband will soon be as common in Black households as color television, computers have the potential to unite and empower us, instead of being simply another medium for the receipt of "white-news" and anti-Black propaganda. We need to interlink ourselves to the maximum degree possible, decide what is most important to us and decide what we are going to do about it together, using the Afrosphere as our medium for communication and consensus. I congratulate Yvonne Espinoza for writing and publishing this poem! It’s such a powerful statement of her own feelings and thoughts.

I am very much encouraged to see young Black people and other sociological minorities using the Afrosphere to express themselves, communicate and unite with one another. This is the real victory that is emerging from the Shaquanda Cotton and Imus controversies: expression, unity and consensus in the Afrosphere. This is the biggest gift that we can give to our young people.

Although computers and broadband will soon be as common in Black households as color television, computers have the potential to unite and empower us, instead of being simply another medium for the receipt of “white-news” and anti-Black propaganda. We need to interlink ourselves to the maximum degree possible, decide what is most important to us and decide what we are going to do about it together, using the Afrosphere as our medium for communication and consensus.

]]> By: Villager http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/comment-page-1/#comment-2182 Villager Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:36:41 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/#comment-2182 <b>Kwiz, I came by as a result of the powerful referral made for you over on <a href="http://teamowens313.wordpress.com/2007/04/11/five-for-your-brainwaves/">The 'D' Spot</a> earlier today. I'm glad that I did. Personally, I think that <a href="http://electronicvillage.blogspot.com/2007/04/imus-should-be-fired.html">Imus should be fired</a>. However, I am blown away by the poem that you posted from the young sister. Very powerful...and karma is a mutha! peace, Villager Kwiz, I came by as a result of the powerful referral made for you over on The ‘D’ Spot earlier today. I’m glad that I did. Personally, I think that Imus should be fired. However, I am blown away by the poem that you posted from the young sister. Very powerful…and karma is a mutha!

peace, Villager

]]> By: KWiz http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/comment-page-1/#comment-2178 KWiz Wed, 11 Apr 2007 02:20:16 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/#comment-2178 Hi Paula, Let's hope so...nevertheless, we value the craziest things in this country... Hi Paula,
Let’s hope so…nevertheless, we value the craziest things in this country…

]]> By: Paula Mooney http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/comment-page-1/#comment-2177 Paula Mooney Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:28:18 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/#comment-2177 It's important for us to realize how wonderful God made us...and you're right, KWiz, words can be hurtful -- and hopefully Imus knows this now and changes for the better. It’s important for us to realize how wonderful God made us…and you’re right, KWiz, words can be hurtful — and hopefully Imus knows this now and changes for the better.

]]> By: phaenix_ash http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/comment-page-1/#comment-2176 phaenix_ash Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:11:13 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/#comment-2176 i've never liked imus. he had such a fued going with howard stern when really he was just jealous of stern's popularity. he's certainly no better. i was thrilled to hear CBS Radio and MSNBC have suspended him though only for 2 weeks. i’ve never liked imus. he had such a fued going with howard stern when really he was just jealous of stern’s popularity. he’s certainly no better. i was thrilled to hear CBS Radio and MSNBC have suspended him though only for 2 weeks.

]]> By: KWiz http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/comment-page-1/#comment-2173 KWiz Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:01:57 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/#comment-2173 Hi The New Parent! I've heard that Imus is generally insensitive to many groups of people. What's unfortunate about this is that corporations and advertisers are making big money from this personality, as he is as well. So bad behavior is rewarded. Our country's ideas of what's of value is so warped to me. Hi The New Parent!
I’ve heard that Imus is generally insensitive to many groups of people. What’s unfortunate about this is that corporations and advertisers are making big money from this personality, as he is as well. So bad behavior is rewarded. Our country’s ideas of what’s of value is so warped to me.

]]> By: KWiz http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/comment-page-1/#comment-2172 KWiz Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:58:25 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/#comment-2172 Hi Danielle and Camille, Thank you both so much for your wonderfully thoughtful comments. You ladies are great. You're right - it's not the right thing to do to attack this gentleman for his words. However, it is the contention of many - myself included - that he needs to be held accountable because with power comes responsibility. That said, though, you're right - we should focus on the positive, and we definitely do that with our daughter. But here's the thing. Unfortunately, not everyone knows about the power that one has as an individual to redirect the negative energy nastiness causes. In other words, while I know that I'm not a nappy-headed ho, I'm also 43 years old, and it's taken me awhile to understand that the pain I endured when I was young can be healed - it is up to me to initiate that process. For a young girl who isn't nurtured the way my daughter is, it's tragic, because unfortunately, they may unconsciously take on the image of the one who is dominant simply because they don't know any better. A good example of that is the video of the doll test - where young Black girls and boys were given a Black doll and a White doll and asking which they preferred. Most preferred the White doll because of what "blackness" represented in their eyes. It's not their fault that they didn't get the right education about the social construct of race - yet they now have to endure what they perceive to be a negative - being Black in America. So while our daughter gets to have imparted into her spirit great things about who she is, what about those young kids and young adults who don't know how to get that yet? Thank you again, ladies, for your insights!!! I appreciate so much that y'all took the time to comment. Have a great rest of your day! Hi Danielle and Camille,
Thank you both so much for your wonderfully thoughtful comments. You ladies are great.

You’re right – it’s not the right thing to do to attack this gentleman for his words. However, it is the contention of many – myself included – that he needs to be held accountable because with power comes responsibility.

That said, though, you’re right – we should focus on the positive, and we definitely do that with our daughter. But here’s the thing. Unfortunately, not everyone knows about the power that one has as an individual to redirect the negative energy nastiness causes. In other words, while I know that I’m not a nappy-headed ho, I’m also 43 years old, and it’s taken me awhile to understand that the pain I endured when I was young can be healed – it is up to me to initiate that process. For a young girl who isn’t nurtured the way my daughter is, it’s tragic, because unfortunately, they may unconsciously take on the image of the one who is dominant simply because they don’t know any better. A good example of that is the video of the doll test – where young Black girls and boys were given a Black doll and a White doll and asking which they preferred. Most preferred the White doll because of what “blackness” represented in their eyes. It’s not their fault that they didn’t get the right education about the social construct of race – yet they now have to endure what they perceive to be a negative – being Black in America.

So while our daughter gets to have imparted into her spirit great things about who she is, what about those young kids and young adults who don’t know how to get that yet?

Thank you again, ladies, for your insights!!! I appreciate so much that y’all took the time to comment. Have a great rest of your day!

]]> By: KWiz http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/comment-page-1/#comment-2171 KWiz Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:47:59 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/#comment-2171 Hi Sophia, Unfortunately, it's not an issue of wanting to be known. Imus already is very, very well known in the media - he makes a boatload of money for the networks that run his show as well as for his advertisers. Therefore, he, himself, makes millions of dollars. His radio program, while meant to be humorous, also draws many prominent political figures - senators, congresspeople, etc. So that's really not his issue, I don't really believe. Hi Sophia,
Unfortunately, it’s not an issue of wanting to be known. Imus already is very, very well known in the media – he makes a boatload of money for the networks that run his show as well as for his advertisers. Therefore, he, himself, makes millions of dollars. His radio program, while meant to be humorous, also draws many prominent political figures – senators, congresspeople, etc. So that’s really not his issue, I don’t really believe.

]]> By: The New Parent http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/comment-page-1/#comment-2170 The New Parent Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:25:52 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/09/sticks-and-stones-and-yes-words-too/#comment-2170 Hi Kwiz--words also tell us what the person saying them is about. I've heard the Imus show a number of times and his "flip" way of talking gives listeners insight into the way he thinks. His remarks come from a person who is callous towards others. His recent remarks aren't isolated words, he has shown in the past other types of disregard for others with his words. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. These are times where we must consider how others feel. Hi Kwiz–words also tell us what the person saying them is about. I’ve heard the Imus show a number of times and his “flip” way of talking gives listeners insight into the way he thinks. His remarks come from a person who is callous towards others.

His recent remarks aren’t isolated words, he has shown in the past other types of disregard for others with his words.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. These are times where we must consider how others feel.

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