Everything Is Not About you Pt. 2
I didn’t watch the Grammys on Sunday, but thanks to instagram I did catch Jazmine Sullivan’s acceptance speech.
“I wrote this project to deal with my own shame and un-forgiveness around decisions I made in my 20s that weren’t favorable, but what it ended up being was a safe space for black women to tell their stories, for us to learn from each other, laugh with each other, and not be exploited at the same time.”
Why would anyone create a piece of art and publicly share, (for the world to see) knowing it will be judged, criticized, and critiqued?
Why would anyone create a piece of art, (for the world to see) that displays their scars and imperfections..
For the world to see?
“..for black women..”
Everything Is Not About you.
But this is not even her best album.
But this is not even my favorite album from her.
Someone else should have won.
Everything..
And just because it wasn’t made for you doesn't mean it wasn’t made for someone.
Everything..
Art is..
A gift.
Music is..
Black women are..
Jazmine Sullivan is..
Thank you Jazmine for offering this gift and reminding us what Giving is Like..
