By Stephanie Claytor
First Lady Michelle Obama has been ranked at 40 on Forbes’ list of the world’s 100 most powerful women. Forbes magazine says this list isn’t about being a celebrity. The number one slot went to Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of Germany. Forbes says the list is consumed of women who are in charge, and can easily capture the media’s attention.
Forbes magazine says Obama ranks 40 because of her involvement with military families and her accomplishments dealing with working families. But, also because she is the first African American First Lady of the United States of America.
Let’s think about that.
If she really wants to make a statement, I would like for her to let her hair go natural. I appreciate the fact that she allows her girls to wear their hair as they please.
But let’s think about the statement it would make to all the other black women out there who feel they have to get weaves, or painful relaxers just so they can be accepted in the workplace or live up to someone else’s ideals of beauty.
In every corner of this Earth, whether in the U.S., Africa, Latin America, etc., black women (if they have the money…or not) attempt to straighten their hair, wear weaves, etc., just to fit in.
The media and fashion critics have already said Michelle Obama is beautiful. So, I think she should take on the challenge for us and go natural. For all we know, she may not get a relaxer. But I’m talking real change. We want to see the hair in its natural state, not straightened with the hottest Chi iron available.
Maybe Black History Month is a good time to start. She can do it for all of us sisters who are still afraid to do it, for the fear that we may not find a good job, etc.
If the First Lady of the United States of America decides that a short afro, a curly afro, twists, braids, locks, etc is beautiful, then it will become more acceptable in society and will be eventually acknowledged as beautiful.
I challenge Mrs. Michelle Obama to take a stand, and wear her natural hair. This will do wonders for the self image and self esteem for black women worldwide! Yes We Can, si se puede.
What do you think? I want to hear your comments!
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