tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634064345375702581.post1633790566191714983..comments2023-08-06T00:40:43.904-07:00Comments on Fly Funky Diva: Ciara Poses Nude for Vibe...At what cost?"Ike"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04298326804787150102noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634064345375702581.post-19649596676592672422008-09-10T11:33:00.000-07:002008-09-10T11:33:00.000-07:00I thank you for your comment and I agree with the ...I thank you for your comment and I agree with the flip side. The Black female body is GORGEOUS and many models including naomi and tyra have proudly put it on display. The difference is outlet and purpose. I included the center fold for a reason. This, in my opinion, and feel free to disagree, is almost pornographic. Both photos are suggestive. Therefore we have nudity, in a popular black publication, young black female icon, and heavy sexual undertones. The message here is that she's using her sexuality as a commodity and this is just not the best message for her to send to her fans. In fact, in my original post I only criticized this for it's vulgarity, and lack of artistic presentation. Then I thought twice, and rewrote the piece. I don't think she's a bad person for doing this at all, I just think that ocassionally black female stars must be sensitive to the issues within their younger fan base. In general, I was trying to generate some discussion about the relationship between body image and the alarming rate at which black women are contracting std's and sti's. I would love to hear more opinions about this matter and whether or not my readers feel that black celebrities should have to monitor their actions at all.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Slim<BR/><BR/>ike"Ike"https://www.blogger.com/profile/04298326804787150102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634064345375702581.post-43706075402548990452008-09-10T11:30:00.000-07:002008-09-10T11:30:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author."Ike"https://www.blogger.com/profile/04298326804787150102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634064345375702581.post-32501268104160656752008-09-10T10:13:00.000-07:002008-09-10T10:13:00.000-07:00There's always a flip side for stuff like this. So...There's always a flip side for stuff like this. Some would argue that she's all about displaying the beauty of her body and confidence as a black woman. Since I'm a male, I guess it's expected that I would say that. My question to you and your readers though...is it ever OK for a Black Woman to pose nude or provocatively? Even Beyonce caught heat because they apparently lightened her skin tone in a picture. I'm just curious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com