I’m NOT ignorant even though sometimes I like to act as such.
I’m NOT ghetto even though that’s where I live right now.
I’m NOT imposing even though my physical stature makes me appear that way.
So why is it that everyone is expecting this loud, forceful voice when I open my mouth? Lately, that’s all I’ve been hearing. At work, on the phone, on XBL… everyone has something to say about the way I speak.
Tiki sound like a white girl…. or Tiki talks like a 12 year old white boy.
WTF!!!
I’m a 24 year old black Bajan woman! Does that define the way my voice should sound?? Am I supposed to use broken English, poor diction and dialect ALL THE TIME??? Should I be loud enough for people around the corner to hear me when I speak? Am I supposed to be like that???
I always thought it was enough that when I do choose to speak, that I am clear, concise and logical. But nowadays I’m hearing the same thing, more and more, over and over. And I don’t know why. I haven’t changed much about the way I speak other than probably being more grammatically correct and friendlier due to my occupation.
I’m just so sick of people having expect me to sound like some butch ghetto broad with no self respect.
So to everyone who has something to say about my voice… whether it be “too squeaky” or “too soft” or “like a white girl” or whatever nonsensical disallusioned assessment you all too willingly proclaim of my voice…
Y’ALL CAN KISS ALL UH MY BLACK ASS.
Better?
Peace & Blessing.