Grief and Anger: The rites of subservience

31 August 2015 - 10:10
By Karabo Kgoleng

I hate black funerals. Maybe I wouldn't hate them so much if I were a black man. "The 'boys' go out and extend their 'After Tears', leaving us with their children and the endless washing of dishes. I hate black funerals."I posted this rant online after a long week of grief. This was the third funeral of an immediate family member, with my mother as the chief mourner.

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