The level of vitriol on YouTube aimed at Black women — especially from Black men — is insidious.

I never realized the degree of disappointment — that’s putting it mildly — Black men harbor against their Sisters.

Granted, many Black men have come to our defense; however, it’s very discouraging viewing the countless accusations, societal examples, and personal tales of what is wrong with us as women.

From our hair weaves and wigs, to the length and color of our nails; from the hue of our skin and the shape of our bodies, to how we express our thoughts and our relationship expectations; and, let’s not forget — what we will and will not do in bed.

Black women are easy targets on the Internet.

The list of videos I found from just a quick search on YouTube include:

➢ Black women rain on the parade
➢ Black women! It’s your fault
➢ Black men: Are Black women worth saving?
➢ Black men! Are Black women worth our time?
➢ Why Black Women are Under Attack?
➢ The Problem with Black Women

Perhaps, the reason why the ‘hits keep on coming’ is because it’s so easy or so cowardly to post these negative videos without fear of repercussion or retribution — other than a video response.

Who has time for that mess?

BTW, I have seen some of those video responses, and Sisters we are damned if we do; and, damned if we don’t.

Sometimes when we defend ourselves, it feeds right into their argument — bolstering their thesis of the Angry Black Women who isn’t articulate.

So, how did I get here? This is the back-story.

My curiosity started with the following video: What Happened to African American Women?

Although the quality is poor, it’s crudely edited, and contains grammatical errors — this 7 minute piece makes a statement.

Interestingly enough, the statement is more about the folks who put the video together as opposed to the subject — BLACK WOMEN.

Please be advised that it contains offensive language and adult content.

Incidentally, I tried to connect with the contributors; however, to no avail.

Apparently, What Happened to African American Women? was produced almost two years ago.

But according to Malcolm X — more than 45 years ago — disrespecting Black women has always been an issue.

There are also many videos posted by Black women complaining about the ugly and ‘hater’ content on YouTube about Black women.

In fact, there is an online petition attempting to get the Black women basher videos removed.

But, is there some truth in advertising? Are we indirectly contributing to the stereotypes?

Check out this discussion on the Real Housewives of Atlanta.

What about Eddie Murphy’s portrayal of an obese Black woman in Norbit?

The 2007 film is about a mild-mannered guy who is engaged to a monstrous (Black) woman. He then meets the woman of his dreams, and schemes to find a way to be with her.

Just in case you didn’t see the movie, here’s the official trailer.

Norbit was nominated for an Oscar for Best Makeup.

Eddie Murphy won Razzie Awards for Worst Actor, Worst Supporting Actor, and Worst Supporting Actress.

The Golden Raspberry Awards, frequently called the Razzies, is an award ceremony to recognize the worst in film.

The movie had endless critics.

First Lady Michelle Obama gets hits too.

Joni L. Reynolds of the Daily Voice writes about how Mrs. Obama — shot from behind — was attacked.

New York magazine’s Daily Intel blog published and subsequently deleted a blog post focused on the First Lady’s butt on Tuesday afternoon. The post by Dan Amira, headlined, “Now That’s Something To Salute,” featured a photo of President Obama saluting the marine standing guard outside Marine One as Michelle Obama walked up the helicopter’s stairs.

It read: “This morning President Obama departed for the G20 summit in London and a week of other meetings around Europe, his first visit since last summer’s epic charm offensive. As he boarded Marine One, Obama returned the salute of the marine standing guard … we think. It also looks like Obama might just be blocking the sun’s glare as he checks out Michelle’s booty.”

This would never have been posted in reference to any former first lady, but this kind of dialogue plays into the hyper-sexual stereotypes of black women and the fact that the most powerful man in the Western world would be checking out his wife’s behind under the guise of a salute.

When things like this and the New York Post chimp cartoon are spotlighted, some will say “stop playing the race card,” but the facts — and in this case the image and the headline — show the race card has been dealt.

Steve Harvey, best known as one of the Kings of Comedy, is now, officially, the “King of Relationships.”

His self-help book, “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man,” has sold more than 1 million copies and spent nine weeks atop the New York Times best-seller list.

Despite what Harvey preaches in terms of Black women and their relationship expectations, he’s now acknowledging how unfairly some Black men treat Black women — and, how Black men use Hip Hop as an excuse.

It’s unacceptable, he says.

Perhaps Harvey just blew a hole in Darrell L. Joyce’s argument in his book, Why Black Men Leave Home.

Here’s a synopsis.

Simply put, too many black women set high standards for the type of man they want, yet lower their own standards for themselves with their low-class wardrobes, foul attitudes, abundance of illegitimate children, self-esteem and relationship issues, potty mouths, man-hating musicals of R&B “hits”, and materialistic wants.

Too many black women are quick to dismiss black men, and then complain that there are no good black men when they themselves drove most of them away in the first place.

Then when they see a black man with a non-black woman, these same black women whine about how black men are abandoning black women.

Maybe black women don’t have the man they want because they’re the ones abandoning the good black men first? …Hmmm?

When you read something like that you wonder, is it Open Season on Black Women?

Read Dr. Melody T McCloud‘s entire article on the public flogging of Black women here.

The following is just a taste.

Hold on to your hats!

It also seems to me that the media are ever eager to show the often embarrassing antics of U.S. Rep. Cynthia McKinney, model Naomi Campbell, Omarosa and others, but won’t allow for others to be heard or seen. It seems, “well, there’s Oprah,” so that’s all the room they’ll allow for “good” Black women of richer hue.

Sadly, too, those Blacks—including Oprah—in position to present Black women in a better light, often fail to do so. Tyler Perry and Martin Lawrence, more so, get rich on the image of the fat, gun-toting, loud Black granny.

Shonda Rhimes, the Black female creator/producer of “Grey’s Anatomy,” has the Black male character sleeping with Asian Sandra Oh (who brushes her teeth in the kitchen sink!) while Chandra Wilson, the lone Black actress on the show, is “the Nazi,” “the bitch.”

And MTV—whose president, Christina Norman, is a Black woman—recently aired a cartoon to young Saturday morning viewers entitled “Where My Dogs At,” which had Black women squatting on all fours, tethered to leashes. Where is the justice for Black women?

Beyonce’ and the like need to stop shaking their booty, mimicking orgasmic seizures on stage for young girls to see and later have their children emulate in “Baby Beyonce’” contests. Black men need to step forward: Say and do something. Honor your women. Speak to young boys.

Black film and music producers need to be socially conscious and realize what effect the images they set forth have on the community and the world; you can so better “represent.” White media and ad executives must advance past colorism; they also need to cast Black actresses and models of all hues in loving, desirable roles.

Please share this post with all the Sisters you know. Food for thought.