Ayesha Curry, wife of NBA super star Stephen Curry voiced her opinion on how she prefers to dress classy over trendy.
According to Vibe.com, Curry sent out some tweets that other women found offensive.
These tweets were posted by Ayesha Curry on December 5:
Everyone's into barely wearing clothes these days huh? Not my style. I like to keep the good stuff covered up for the one who matters.
Just looking at the latest fashion trends. I'll take classy over trendy any day of the week. #saturdaynightinsight
and all I'm doing is sitting here reading a style weekly 😎😎😎. You guys definitely entertain me that's for sure.
Here are some of the women who responded to Ayesha's comment:
Lita James @lita_james114
reading what Ayesha Curry said & thinking that's nice..but there's STILL a man somewhere who STILL called you a h*e at some pt #ItJustIs
felicia jean @felicianista
Sounds as if Ayesha Curry thinks her body/other women's bodies are like consumer goods marketed exclusively for use by men, or something.
Johnetta Elzie ✔ @Nettaaaaaaaa
Frightening how @ayeshacurry's comments inspired so many men to resort to being disrespectful + threatening towards women who didn't agree.
Despite those who disagree with what Curry said there were some men who had no problem with her comment.
Harry Styles AF @ImperfectGemini
I see nothing wrong with what Ayesha curry said....*stares at the offended tho*
Sean. @Seantaneous
don't be mad at ayesha curry because she got a wedding ring and you can't even get ketchup with your burger.
In response to the comments Ayesha ended things by saying regardless of if you like my "style of clothes" or not (which I don't care) please do not tear women down and degrade them... Not cool peeps.
What was wrong with Ayesah's comment? Why did some women get offensive? Every woman has their own style. Some are trendy and some are classy. Is there something wrong with showing some skin? Does that make you less of a woman if you do?
Tamara M. Anderson
@mstekeyla
It is very important for parents and elders from older generations to teach their children, grandchildren and younger generations the history of their ethnicity and their ancestors. Every culture lives a different lifestyle and uphold specific beliefs and values; therefore, it is important to educate our youth before they become mockeries of society.
In this case I am referring to the N word, a derogatory term once used to describe black people during slavery. It is also a word used now as an expression, a figure of speech, mostly used by males in greetings and general conversations.
Many are wondering how an expression once used as a demeaning term towards blacks, all of a sudden turned out to be acceptable by blacks. But if one of another race uses the N word, blacks become irate and ready to fight, because then it’s insulting to them and disrespectful towards the black race. Older generations find the N word offensive and disrespectful to the black race, while generations thereafter embrace it. The younger generations are only repeating what they hear on a constant bases, which is why i strongly believe some repetitive patterns need to be broken, or ceased before it becomes a habit.
Hip Hop artists, videos, and cable programs have been blamed for the popular use of the N word. The truth is the N word didn’t just start being used in any of those things. During the early 70s and thereafter, comedians and actors often used the N word in stand up comedy shows, skits and black films. Rather it’s from the television or the radio, the N word’s influential power has caused criticism, which has brought about major controversial attacks. The N word has also been banned from television networks, and radio shows, but banning the N word doesn’t stop people from using it!
It is easy for a child to repeat what they hear and not know what it means. When my sons were younger they often heard the N word. The first time they said it, I immediately encouraged them not to say it again. As they became older I explained why the meaning of the word is offensive to some and why others feel more comfortable using it.
How the N word was used decades ago is different than the way it is perceived now. Even though some blacks use the term as an expression, or a general way of speaking, I don’t use the N word simply because I choose not to and it’s not apart of my vocabulary. I feel it is not appropriate to address someone in that manner. I also feel that if it’s not okay for the opposite race to use it, then it’s not okay for African Americans to use it either.
Is it a good thing or a bad thing for blacks to call one another the N word? I won’t say it’s a good thing or a bad thing, who am I to judge. However, it means the same thing no matter how you use it or spell it. I am not saying those who use it are wrong;, however, it does send off a misconception. It's no different than the holidays. How we celebrate them is different from it's initial meaning!
Sometimes we have to be responsible for our own actions and set by example. Even if we don’t have children we still should be more careful of what we say and more aware of what we do, not just for ourselves but for our upcoming youth!
By: Tamara M. Anderson
This article was orginally published in January 2011!
