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[warrior]

I I beg to differ, Miss Brattfield. We've all heard raspy from other persuasions as well. I don't think the part about "A BLACK LADY" was necessary.

I'm sure that is how you understood the remark. As a BLACK LADY, I prefer some clarity on the intentions of the statement. Raspy voices are not secluded to any race of people.

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by warrior

She was a beautiful woman with a beautiful clear voice for a black lady. It no doubt was a talent given by God. She like so many others that we known as singers, like Jerry Lee, Elvis, George Jones, and the list goes on. Most of these people brought up in a gospel environment then lead astray by deceit into a world of despair.
The love for money! No doubt it is the root of ALL evil.



"For A Black Lady" Please explain. As black lady who sings, I'm not sure what this means.

Hopefully, you didn't mean it the way it sounds.
Her voice was beautiful like many African American women and men.

probably meant for a black lady her voice was clear., doesnt have to meant comment is racial.

Like if a black person says that white boy sure is fast. Doesn't mean they are being racial, IMO.

[warrior]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

probably meant for a black lady her voice was clear., doesnt have to meant comment is racial.

Like if a black person says that white boy sure is fast. Doesn't mean they are being racial, IMO.

I really do appreciate you trying to justify the statement. However, in my opinion statements like that are stereotypes and rooted in igorance. That is like saying that just because I'm black all I eat is fried chicken. Therefore, when I make and serve baked chicken I receive a compliment that says, that baked chicken sure was good to be prepared by a black woman.

In other words, we are all human and have the same anatomy and raspy voices don't happen bacause you are black.

Let's limit the ignorant generalizations and look at individual people and their ability and talent.

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by warrior

I really do appreciate you trying to justify the statement. However, in my opinion statements like that are stereotypes and rooted in igorance. That is like saying that just because I'm black all I eat is fried chicken. Therefore, when I make and serve baked chicken I receive a compliment that says, that baked chicken sure was good to be prepared by a black woman.

In other words, we are all human and have the same anatomy and raspy voices don't happen bacause you are black.

Let's limit the ignorant generalizations and look at individual people and their ability and talent.

I think they refering to high pitch type voice. Seems as if your wearing your race on your shoulder.

[Cindy]

Good grief.

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by warrior

I I beg to differ, Miss Brattfield. We've all heard raspy from other persuasions as well. I don't think the part about "A BLACK LADY" was necessary.

I'm sure that is how you understood the remark. As a BLACK LADY, I prefer some clarity on the intentions of the statement. Raspy voices are not secluded to any race of people.

No, but they are common to blues and soul, genres which are comprised predominately of black artists, so I understand the generalization whether I support its accuracy or not.

Usually a raspy voice in a white person means they're smokers. It doesn't occur that often naturally, in my observation--although I have heard a few. Adele comes to mind.

[tenngalpal]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

No, but they are common to blues and soul, genres which are comprised predominately of black artists, so I understand the generalization whether I support its accuracy or not.

Usually a raspy voice in a white person means they're smokers. It doesn't occur that often naturally, in my observation--although I have heard a few. Adele comes to mind.

NOT sure how u can make that generalization when one of your 'heros', Sis McGruder had a VERY rapsy voice as do many other wonderful white singers as well as other races. She had an amazing voice for anyone regardless of race

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by tenngalpal

NOT sure how u can make that generalization when one of your 'heros', Sis McGruder had a VERY rapsy voice as do many other wonderful white singers as well as other races. She had an amazing voice for anyone regardless of race

Because it's a generalization, and obviously there are exceptions.

P.S. Why did you put "hero" in quotes? You didn't admire Sis. McGruder? And yes, she had a very raspy voice.

Odd how you can't post anything on this forum without bring the M's into it.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Cindy

Good grief.

I know right ?!

[warrior]

That is like me saying well ----- (insert name) had great dance moves to be a white girl. Whether you understand it or not, the statement is ignorant, stereotypical and racist. So for those who say "good grief" I tototally get it. Hopefully the folks that you admire does it well to be whatever race they are.