© Copyright 2015 by Kay Jenkins. All rights reserved.
Sitting here in this frigid, record-breaking weather (I am indoors, thankfully), I viewed a segment on the News about the countless Americans having to initiate various fundraisers in order to sustain their life during major health crises. Oh, how my heart aches for this nation, and for the land which cries for redemption, and the inhabitants therein whose perpetual sufferage is, in many regard, self-inflicted. Yes, we encounter the backlash of our own destructive actions at times; collectively and individually, through things taught, caught, and/or passed down as ill-legacy... God, help us. God, forgive us, for we truly do not know that, which we do. Have mercy upon our nation and its many inhabitants. Heal Your land and renew us - collectively. Dr. Kay Jenkins, #IJS. © Copyright 2015 by Dr. Kay Jenkins. All rights reserved. I recently viewed a video via FB... on the multi-million dollar industry for "Black Hair." To see women losing their hair, going into debt... All for the sake of fitting a model that was never intended for them, hurt my heart severely. As "Au Naturale," Yes, there are days that recidivism taunts me, but I recall why I did the "Big Chop" to begin. The older I become, the more crucial authenticity and simplicity become to me. I recall in the process of becoming, and being told that my "presence was too strong." I've been told that I fair better being less threatening in appearance and demeanor to the "majority" (yes!) Most recently I preached, and was commended on my earned credentials and training... Yes, but that means nothing to those who make choices on my behalf. I am grieved by the gruel and cruel intensities that revolve Black women & beauty. It grieves my spirit... But when I realized I could no longer perpetrate a fraud to Self, at the expense of self... I bailed out. I am tired of mimicking the fallacies of Beauty, be it body shape or hair. I'm still losing weight and getting "fit" (yes!) but it's for me & not to meet some man-made stipulation. Perhaps I will blow my hair straight one day for differentiation of style, and perhaps not... More importantly is presenting my TRUE self to the world, and not some conjured semblance of my insecure yet privileged counterparts. TRUTH of the historical matter, I am the epitome of historical beauty, contrary to my whitewashed historicity, and bamboozled Black brothers who have been led to believe otherwise. Get over me. Get over my choice for authenticity and Truth. At every opportunity, I strive to be FREE! Dr. Kay Jenkins © Copyright 2015 by Kay Jenkins. All rights reserved. |
Kay JenkinsIs a native of New Jersey. She is a pastoral counselor and chaplain by trade, with a strong musical background. Dr. Kay completed her undergraduate studies from Rutgers University, earning a bachelors in Sociology, and also holds dual Masters from Emory University, as well as an earned doctorate from The Ecumenical Theological Seminary of Michigan. Kay is a licensed and ordained minister, most sought for her oratory, literary, and musical gifts. She is a published songwriter, author. freelance and ghost writer who writes under several pen names. Kay resides in Ohio. CategoriesArchives
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