Clap Back 2017: It's for their own good

"Once you know who you are, you don't have to worry anymore." 

-Nikki Giovanni 

To know a Black Woman is to love a Black Woman. And there ain't nothin' realer than a Black Woman who knows herself. Self knowledge, self love, and self care among black women is a radical act because so many forces in the world benefit from keeping us in the dark about our own worth.

Think about it: if you have a beautiful, rare, precious gem and you're surrounded by people who want that gem, they're coming for you. Some will come aggressively with brutish vitriol. Some will try to win your trust to get close enough to take your gem while you're not looking. Some may even try to get others to scheme and do their dirty work for them. But the most efficient method for stealing your gem wouldn't even require work on the thief's part. Because if you think your gem is worthless, you'll give it away.

Special guest: Leo Q. Davis

2017 is the year of the Clap Back. We love our communities. We care for our families. We stay involved and we take responsibility for those we care for. Because if we don't, who will? But when somebody gets out of pocket, and tries to come for our most valuable assets, we gotta let 'em know what's what no matter who they are. When we do this, we demonstrate to them how to protect their most valuable assets which makes the whole village stronger. The Clap Back is a quick and easy way to let people know that you already know who you are. If the bullshit gets shut down swiftly, then the bullshit is shut down and we can move on.

On Sunday January 8, 2017, 4pm at Yeyo Arts, The Tao of Pimpin' presents Clap Back 2017: It's for their own good. Book signing, wine tasting, and music by St. Louis's own Leo Q. Davis will follow the panel discussion/Q&A. Bring yourself, your ideas, your goals, and an open mind to celebrate, love, and know ourselves as strong Black Women. The more we talk and the more we listen, the more we know. Parental discretion is advised.

Get your signed copy of The Tao of Pimpin': a folk tale by Blue for the special Clap Back price of $12.99 (regular price, $16.99). 30% of all proceeds go to Yeyo Arts, dedicated to arts, creativity, empowerment, and self care. 

Love,
Blue