Black Nudism: A Historical Perspective

When I considered the lifestyle of a nudist. As an African American male I had to consider it from my perspective. Subjectively or instinctively, the tribes of Africa have been erroneously considered to be savages in the majority of the Anglo population's world view.

When did you decide that clothing was an option?

How old were you when you embraced your child hood innocence and decided that clothing was an option? Some of us were born with hair. Some of us were born with long eyelashes, but none of us were born with clothing. It's not an option. Gradually we are shamed into wearing clothing. Most of us were taught that if we weren't wearing clothing that it was dirty or shameful. Even the way that the question is framed speaks to the brainwashing that society has been subjected to. The question wasn't when did you decide that NOT wearing clothing was an option, but when did you decide that wearing clothing was an option.

Every Body Has a Story

I've heard it said that everybody has a story, every body has a story. Your scars all have their own unique history. The may tell of a bicycle accident you had as a child, surgery that you had as a teenager or childbirth as an adult.

The connection between nudity and writing.

As a writer it is suggested that you choose a specific time of day and a specific place to write. Some famous authors have even chosen to be adorned or not when they write. One of them would even go so far as to have his servant take his clothing away from him until his writers block went away almost as a form of punishment! I choose to write this way to remove any distractions.

Transitioning from nudist to naturist

With most topics I do an extraordinary amount of research before I take a stance. I learned that there is philosophical difference between nudism and being a naturist. Nudism involves being clothes free whereas naturalism involves being not just clothes free but being outdoors as much as possible enjoying nature.

Holla back!

In my quest to embrace, or should I say re-embrace, the nudist lifestyle I sought to connect with other people of color. I say re-embrace because I was well on my way to becoming a true fan of the nudist lifestyle when I was married and lived in Texas. My wife wasn't into nudity and couldn't understand my interest. I was self employed and worked from home much of the time. My clients didn't know my state of undress when I negotiated a contract for training over the phone. Fortunately, this was before videoconferencing became popular. I put this lifestyle on the backburner when I was diagnosed with MS, got divorced, sold my house and moved back to San Diego. Like a brush fire that wasn't completely extinguished, I rekindled my desire for the nudist lifestyle.

Black Nudism: An Update

I found this blog post by Earl D. and I was intrigued. To know that I am not alone is encouraging! What would I do with this newly found information? https://clothesfreelife.com/2016/02/the-state-of-the-community-naturismnudism-and-clothes-free-living-african-americans-and-the-clothes-free-community/