“Clarence and I both have t-shirts with political slogans. I am happy to voice my opinions on my clothes, online, etc… However, I am afraid that the “I love black women” shirt invites too much controversy with a pale wife standing beside you. People are only so open minded, even in the liberal northeast. Maybe I am wrong?” –Planet Wifey

You’re not pale, lil’ head…you’re just light-skinned…OK, you are pale, but, only because standing next to me makes it hard to soak up the sun — you’ve seen how Black I am, right?!? As far as the political tee shuffle, I’m not political by any stetch. I am, however, controversial. Maybe I should wear a White Girls Rock! tee (but, we’d still get looks since you aren’t exactly a member of the Caucasian persuasion)!

–Clarence

Drawn by Cathy Leamy