How Black People Decide Whether They’re Going To A Party

via GIPHY Wedding, baby shower, birthday party, night at the club, no matter the event, there's no such thing as inviting Black people out for a simple night -- or day -- out. We have questions, we have conditions, we have concerns. And until we air out all of those things, that RSVP is going to be pending for days on end. Some questions are standard, but most of the ones on the next few pages, well, these apply solely and specifically to us. Here are the questions Black people ask when deciding whether or not they're going to a party. via GIPHY

"I gotta pay?"

A lot of us won't even show up to things for free unless -- well I'll get to that in the next slide -- but if we have to pay? Probs not gonna happen. via GIPHY

"Will there be food?

You want Black folks to come together, make sure food is the first thing you mention. And we don't mean hors d'oeuvres; we want meals.

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"What's the dress code?"

Unless you're dealing with the boujee sort, we're probably not trying to dress up for anything. But make it a white party and you will have to set up a waiting list. Black folks live for an all-white party. via GIPHY

"Is so-and-so gonna be there?"

Not my girl so-and so, so-and-so who I don't like. Read: If he or she is there, we're not coming. via GIPHY

Do I have time to get a haircut/my hair done?

Because we must be freshly laid at all times. via GIPHY

"Can I bring...?

My son, my man, my girl, my anybody who wasn't already invited but who I need to come with me?" via GIPHY

"What part of town is it in?"

If it's not a part less than 15 minutes away/that we're familiar with/that isn't known for petty crimes, it's a no for us dog. via GIPHY

"Do I have to bring something?"

We love to take home a plate or souvenir, but bringing something to the party? We gotta think about it. We also love to declare our presence a gift. via GIPHY

"Y'all gone start on time?"

Because CP time is real and no matter the answer to this question we still won't be on time. It's just a matter of how late we'll arrive.  

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