"Protect Black Women" Did Not Work for Anita Baker

  Art is a great mirror..... So, when the legendary RnB songtress Anita Baker posted on social  media and told the world that she was receiv...

 

Art is a great mirror.....

So, when the legendary RnB songtress Anita Baker posted on social media and told the world that she was receiving harassment and threats of harm from fans of Babyface, it made me wonder this:

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

Clearly, one must fall within a certain age range to qualify for that. We know that it can be challenging to get enough concern for young girls and young women.  

We can't get widespread community support for a music legend in her senior years who some affectionately refer to as "Auntie".

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.

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