Who Is Madame Noire?
Interview by Kweli Wright
Name: Fred Goodall
Title: Blogger, MochaDad.com and MakingItLastForever.com
Twitter handle: @mochadad
What makes the ideal Madame Noire?
An ideal Madame Noire is confident. She walks like she has diamonds in her backyard. She is loving. Her hands can rub the hurt from your heart. She is sensuous. One kiss from her lips will send waves of pleasure down your spine. She is resourceful. She can make a dollar out of 15 cents. She is gorgeous. Her skin, her lips, her eyes, her hips are exquisitely sculpted by the hand of God. She is intelligent. Her mind is a beautiful thing. She is what men dream about and women strive to be.
Is the media (news and reality shows) having a “field day” with black women? Why black women and why now?
I think seeing a strong black woman like Michelle Obama has piqued everyone’s interest in black women. In many professional environments, black women have prominent positions and many have achieved their success without a husband standing by their sides. Many people think that a person’s life isn’t complete until she is married with kids; therefore, the notion of single, successful black woman is contrary to common wisdom and it makes people uncomfortable. I think this whole thing has been blown out of proportion. Black women are gems that must be treasured and it is up to the black community to show the world how valuable they truly are.
