Monday, June 23, 2014

Open Letter to Blue Ivy Carter

Dear Blue,

How are you doing? I hope well, considering that you're only two years old, and already experiencing the harsh reality of what it means to be "black" in America.

I've been seeing a lot of articles and social media sites that have berated you for being a little black girl, but of course you wouldn't know the first thing about articles and social media...after all you're still a baby!

Coming from one sista girl to another, I just wanted you to know that I think you are absolutely beautiful. The features that you hone from your mommy and daddy are essential to you, and the naturalness of your hair is also essential to you...it is what makes you Blue!

Because your parents are famous you will almost always be in the limelight, even when you may be having a bad hair day -- but we've all had those days before...you are not alone. But just know that when you become older it is imperative to stay true to who you are, no matter what others may say or do. Love yourself first because when you do that, it becomes easier for you to love others.

You will be taught many history lessons but the greatest of them all, will be the lesson about your blackness; the melanin in your skin, your high cheekbones, the
fullness of your lips, the wideness of your nose, the natural curves of your body which you will more than likely inherit from your Momma B, and of course the kinky, coily nature of your hair. Your entire being is a history lesson and you'd be wise to take heed, so that it becomes easier for you to understand who you are and where you come from.

No matter what Blue, make sure to love all of your person -- the inside and the outside for you are uniquely wonderful. God made you exactly the way you are supposed to be and don't ever let anyone tell you different. 

And always remember Blue, what you inherited naturally millions of people pay thousands of dollars to receive through needle injections, tanning salons, augmentations and implants, hoping to hide the deeply held insecurities that lie within.

Love, 

LA

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