The Magic Man

What it look like folk? Its Steez back with a heavy heart. We all know what happened yesterday and have all been affected. I wasn't gonna do a Michael Jackson post cause I knew everyone would. But I couldn't resist. Shall we...

I took the last day to reflect on what Michael Jacksons death means. I still don't know. But what I do know is that we lost a national figure of strength and perseverence. We are talking about a man who was basically the bread winner for his entire family at the age of 10. A man who never got to be normal. And while we could never relate to the world he lived in, he made music and did dance moves that changed what we thought was possible. I can do nothing but thank him for that. And the many smiles he gave me. He will be missed

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What it look like folk? I came across this at a local store today. I'm sure y'all are already laughing....and there is nothing I can type here that will be more entertaining than the above picture so.....enjoy!!

25/8/366

What it look like folk? Its ya favorite square Steez. I haven't done a real blog in a minute. I mean a joint I really put a lot of thought into. Well this is it my people. I ain't gonna beat around the bush...so let's get it. Shall we?

Well I am typing this blog on my trusty G1 phone live from the front row of an elementary school auditorium. Its my oldest daughters move up day. So here I am firmly planted on the unforgiving wood folding seats. I feel like Shaq or somebody in this little shit. But this is my job. Or should I say my duty. This is what being a father s all about. Doing shit you don't want to do and finding a way to smile while doing it. Now, don't get me wrong I WANTED to be here. Bur not an hour and a half early. See my daughter goes to the school that Butterbear works for. So we all rode in together. Of course Butterbear needed to be here for her regular work hours which is approximately 2 hours before the program. So here I am surrounded by children in a bright yellow t shirt, that signifies what child I belong to trying to not look like I belong on To Catch A predator.

We are on the eve of Fathers Day. A "holiday" that is less celebrated than Halloween. As far as black people are concerned I understand why. Niggas ain't around, so why celebrate? But for those of us that ARE around we are lucky to get a couple strips of turkey bacon and a snapple. Mothers and Fathers day aren't really holidays. They are more days that provide opportunity to show appreciation in anyway you desire to who you deem worthy. So to all you men out there black, white, brown, red....that are doing the damn thing I want y'all to know Steez appreciates that shit.

I grew up without my father around. That is most likely what propels me to play such an active role in my childrens life. That and a conscience. Recently I've been at odds with Butterbear(my wife and the mother of all 4 of my kids for those of you that don't know). In that time I've been to 2 recitals(ballet and piano) a kid(not mine) birthday and now this. And in any instance where I showed hesitance to participate(namely the birthday party and arriving 2 hours early to a move up day) she slams the whammy on me. "That's what fathers do". Which pisses me off. Because as I sit here and watch single mother after single mother file in, apparently this is the antithesis of what fathers do. Its what fathers are SUPPOSED to do. But sadly very few follow through. But there is a growing number of men(especially in the black community) that are on their fuckin job. And because of the no good niggas they are taken for granted.

I know a lot of y'all are saying "but steez the fathers you talk about are doing what they are supposed to do" and I agree. But so are the mothers that were revered a month ago. So why can't the daddys?

All I'm saying is no one part is any more ore less important than the other. But if you are a woman or child lucky enough to have a father around, keep in mind that you have a part that a lot of people don't. Appreciate and respect it.

I'm out

For Real Doe!?!?!?!?!?

I saw this wild shit in the grocery store...the ignorance of this appealed to the nigga buried deep inside me. I almost bought the whole stock of these.....But for now we'll just file it under what the fuck?!

The Death of Black Masculinity

What it look like folk? Its the nets favorite square Steez. I'm on the el right now fresh from my visit with the urologist. Everything is a go. I will be getting my procedure done on the 22nd. It is actually my procedure or the reaction to it that is prompting this post. So since its out there I might as well get to it....shall we?

Yeah folk, I'm hangin the boys up. We've had a good run. 4 beautiful babies. Even a couple of scares. Lol I'm callin it quits in the sperm game though. But the reaction to my decision from both men and women has been funny to say the least. It seems that the consensus is once a man loses the ability to procreate he loses what makes him a man. Nowhere is this notion more embraced than in the black community. As if we don't have enough baby daddies already.

Take a look at the picture above. That's a dude. In fact this dude was on Americas Next Top Model last year or something. I was recently sick so I stayed home from work. This dude was on Tyras show. After listening to him talk about how he "is a woman trapped in a mans body" Tyra opted to help him get his very pricey surgery. This didn't bother me. If a dude wants to dress like a chick..hey who am I to diss him. But what is wrong with being a man? A black man at that? Elton John has been openly gay for decades. Probably sucked and fucked all types of dudes. But he is still a man. He still values his masculinity.

That attitude is sorely missing in the black community among gay and straight men alike. Masculinity is more than just the ability to create a life. And you don't lose it when you lose that ability. I'm not no fuckin after school special so you're gonna have to define what masculinity is to you. But if your definition doesn't go past ejaculation...then you have a problem.

I'm out

Interesting Question from a Reader

What it look like folk? Its Steez back with these chronicles. Since I last touched base with y'all I came down with an illness that kicked my ass. I'm all better now though. But I was out of commission for the better part of this past week. I also got to see my mom this weekend. Her and my aunt came up gor my oldest daughters ballet recital. It was cool to see them after all this time. Now onto the post at hand....shall we?

Late last night I got an email from a reader...she hasn't told me whether or not I can use her name so we will call her A. Well A found the 925 Chronicles via a google search for something about prison or something she is doing for school. Well she saw and read my blog about the criminal mindset. After reading that A decided to ask me what I think political prisoners think of people who are in for "real" crimes.

My answer to that is kinda simple...they don't. In my email to A I referenced George Jackson. A political prisoner who never really denied his association with any criminal wrongdoing. In fact he helped start a gang in prison. Now of course I'm giving an overly simplified view of Mr. Jacksons life and work, but the fact remains that for a number of reasons Jackson sympathized with the majority of incarcerated men at the time.

What I'm saying is, in most instances, a persons view on criminals is based on a lot of different things. But in reality so called political prisoners didn't become that until AFTER incarceration. So they are for all intents and purposes regular prisoners. And anyone that intends to make a difference by going to jail is most likely selfish AND stupid so they don't give a fuck about anyone anyway.

Also you have to consider what being a so called political prisoner would do to ones view of the criminal justice system. If it wasn't already damaged being unjustly penalized for something will most likely destroy any and all faith in that system.

To A, thank you for the intriguing question I hope my answer is adequate. To everyone else keep the questions coming to fsteez44@gmail.com

I'm out