What a beautiful ode to the Black women. I’ve heard this brother speak on a couple of occasions; I had a chance to hear him tell the story of how this very piece was born (He tells it also in the version below that was done at the Jena 6 Rally).

Is a Black Woman’s smile really that rare? Is it really that difficult to get a sincere smile from a sister? (I have my own thoughts on that very subject but…for the moment, I’ll keep them to myself.)

Interesting…especially on the eve of my participation in “Conversations”. (Um, I think I have the title of this event wrong. *Sigh*)

Enjoy…..

Link 1 - recorded performance with slide show “A Black Woman’s Smile - with slide show”

Link 2: live performance at Jena 6 rally
“A Black Woman’s Smile - live performance, Jena 6 Rally

Sister to sister? I hope you find reason this day and every day to smile, to genuinely smile full force. To let the light of your spirit shine in spite of…anything…and everything.

YOU…are beautiful.

Know this.

Own this.

Revel in it.