“Protect Black Women” Did Not Work for Anita Baker

Is there a designated age range or setting on this “protect Black women” thing?  

I saw too many people writing: “I’m starting not to like her now”

Are we required to be “liked” to be safe? Well, at least clues about women and how we access our rights to safety are starting to trickle in.

It is not shocking, but disheartening to see that this woman’s health, safety, and well-being come down to nothing more than a popularity contest.

The message out there seems to be that she is more “likable” as long as she keeps quiet about her pain. 

She is more “likable” if she “shuts up and sings.” 

The community still is not ready for a woman’s whole truth. 

Guidance?

So, what are the specific criteria that a Black woman or girl must meet to be considered “worthy” enough for the Black community to look upon her and say:  

“Protect Black Women”

It must be so clear now why Tina Turner left the USA, and never looked back. 

In the Black community, Tina Turner’s pain was mocked and made into a punchline. 

In the Black community, Anita Baker spoke out about harassment and threats of harm and endured more harassment and threats of harm. 

If a legendary RnB songstress whom some in the community affectionately call “Auntie” can’t get the support and protection from the Black community after announcing threats to her safety, what chance do the rest of us have?

Note: And, this part has nothing to do with any person or group outside of the community.