It is his earth, his universe and his decision about when he wants to stay in the house at home with the Blackwoman.”
He is not remembered as staying in the house, the hut, the tent or the tepee. “The Blackwoman is a rock like the earth and she longs to settle down, the Blackman is an exploring bird and has to soar. She is a sourpuss and takes everything so seriously that she robs herself of the pleasure and entertainment of daily living.” Including the Blackwoman.”Īli advises: “The Blackwoman must be taught the value of greeting her man with a smile. Rise Blackman, and take your rightful place as ruler of the universe and everything in it. In the book, Ali, a mother in her 40s and a Muslim belonging to no particular sect, says: “The Blackwoman is out of control.
In recent days, hurriedly published rejoinders to her book have hit the bookstores-among them “Confusion By Any Other Name: Essays Exploring the Negative Impact of The Blackman’s Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman,” edited by the prominent African-American author and publisher, Haki Madhubuti.
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