I remember writing a super controversial article for my high school newspaper, back in the day, after learning that we had a “regular” court and a separate minority court for homecoming. Apparently, it was the school’s answer to trying to get some minority recognition during homecoming. No, I didn’t attend a high school that had [...]
…until TODAY, my friends.
(source of image from businesstravellogue.com)
I’m half asleep listening to CNN trying to make sure Armageddon has not set upon our planet while I catch my zzzz’s, and I hear this story about our right to refuse to show id at the TSA security checkpoint is ending 6/21 (today). Ummm, I never knew that was [...]
I love saying “Arrra”…it’s so DC to me. 8-)
In the famous words of dearly departed Johnny Cochran, “if it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.” And that, my friends, is what happened for Mr. Arrra Kelly just a few days ago. I was on the anti-Kelly train, but as I read all of these reports, I [...]
When I saw the picture of Tim Russert on the news today with “(1950-2008)” written under it, I had a moment of disbelief. You know how your mind starts trying to make logic of its own during those few moments of denial? Then, I stopped to listen and heard the news I was dreading. Tim [...]
a tribute to Nikki Giovanni
I’m still a bit of a novice in blog-land, but since debuting in February this year, I have been inspired by how much of a voice the black community has through blogging. I can remember countless nights of clicking and reading and clicking and reading from various blog lists just to check out what people are [...]
I’ve been visiting the Carol’s Daughter web page for a while now and they haven’t had Tui Hair Oil available. That is the one of the few products I like enough to splurge on my hair. Anybody else run into this problem lately, too? I know I can take my lazy online butt out to the [...]
I would be lying to say that I’m really into politics but who can’t be afffected by Barack’s rise not only into politics but into pop culture. What presidential candidate has to field screams from young fans shouting, “I love you Obama!” In his smooth manner, he just comments, “I love you back!”. What a [...]
Hillary, don’t come at me with the “I’m doing this for my daughter…” bullshit because I’m all about feminism and celebrating women of power. You are just being a sore loser! What galaxy are you residing in? I’ve just reached a point where I can’t bear to listen to her anymore.
I think my hubby was [...]
