the women who participated in this study did not exhibit any of the teeth sucking, neck swiveling, eyes rolling attitude that is so often portrayed in the mainstream media. they spoke gently and assertively, at times they even seemed vulnerable. many black women in this study cried joyfully at commercials, told silly jokes with their friends, and supported their husbands and children with wisdom, affection and humor.

i just want chu to know
how i feel
how i feel