The "cool pose" of many African Americans in today's culture is a way to give themselves power and control that they still have not been fully able to achieve in the many years after slavery. They develop the persona of the "cool cat", as Richard Majors and Janet Mancini Billson put it, to fill the void of the normal power and control they lack.
             The typical "cool cats" are unemployed black males in the United States. Since these men have no money from a job, a way that a person would normally show as a way of how to support a woman (and follow gender mythologies), the "cool cat" tends to compensate by creating a flamboyant style.
             A "cool cat" links his business life and personal life, which at times may include drug dealing and other illegal activity. The flamboyance of the cool cat in these situations gives him an aura of manliness. This is something that a "cool cat" is respected for. It doesn't usually matter if the "cool cat" is involved in illegal activity to many of the women that the "cool cat" shows off for, as long as he has money. Drug Dealing can even be considered a noble profession by many.
             The accessories of the "cool cat" are just as important. Through his accessories, a "cool cat" can show his wealth and affluence. These would include pieces of jewelry, clothing, and even the "cool cat's" cars. The car of the "cool cat" is usually something that will try to draw attention, such as a Cadillac or a Bentley, and shows that it was a very expensive purchase. Cars are a direct link to the amount of money the "cool cat" has, which shows how well he will provide for the women. Not only does the "cool cat" buy an expensive car, many time he will customize it to be even flashier than before. This usually turns out a hydraulic "Low Rider".
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