I know that was some long winded title; but if the whole Gabrielle Douglas winning the gold medal in the individual all-round women’s gymnastics (whilst a few individuals were more concerned with commenting on her hair) demonstrates is that no matter who you are, what you do; no matter how good you are, no matter how successful (world class Olympian and all) someone, somewhere will try and bring you down!
I find it so so sad particularly when the attempt highlights the sheer schopidness (yes I said schopidness!) of the person trying to bring you down!
What the twitter person/s involved in commenting on Gabrielle’s hair (whilst she was busy winning gold and making her way into the history books) should have been commenting on was her hard work, her determination (from a young age), the sacrifices that both she and her family made (living with a host family) in order that she could pursue her dreams.
It just makes you think what is wrong with some people so small/narrow minded and focused on the unimportant things whilst missing the big picture all together.
Generally I stay away from ‘black people’ statements and by black people statements I mean you know sometimes you hear people make sweeping statements about the self hatred, stupidity of black people and I can’t help but think this whole furrow just demonstrates how the stupidity of a few; especially with the advent of social media; shows just how ignorance spreads like wild fire. I mean I watched a film called Contagion the other night and that is what social media reminds me of – just small-minded people spreading poison at times (not everyone)!
But I’m glad to say from the backlash it demonstrates that there is hope; that there are people spreading light and common sense prevailed.
I say congratulations to Gabrielle and all those out there working hard and pursuing their dreams both on a world wide platform or just in day to day life and all those building people up with an encouraging word!
Keep shinning!
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