I will post more on this later, but I want to throw out some links for you to peruse about Halloween.
NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF STAFFORD- THE HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN (PART 1)
NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF STAFFORD- THE HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN (PART 2)
WIKIPEDIA ON HALLOWEEN
So as you take the kids out to beg for carbs, [...]

There are soooooo many youtube flix out there about this election, but these kids have won my heart.  I saw them about a week ago on CNN before going to work, and their little jingle has stuck with me.  It’s probably also because I like TI’s song “Whatever You Like.”  Apparently, I’m not the only [...]

Toya Smith Marshall is one of those ladies that has managed to do it all and keep it all together.  Professional belly dancer, professional makeup artist, Federal Govt employee, mother, wife, sister lock wearin’, manages 2 blogs (LIFE OF A LADYBUG and MAKEDA), I could go on…
I recently spoke with Toya after learning about her [...]

Toya Smith Marshall is one of those ladies that has managed to do it all and keep it all together.  Professional belly dancer, professional makeup artist, Federal Govt employee, mother, wife, sister lock wearin’, manages 2 blogs (LIFE OF A LADYBUG and MAKEDA), I could go on…
I recently spoke with Toya after learning about her [...]

Look at that adorable face!  I am tearing up reading the latest news.  What an incredibly sad story.  There are some crazy ass people out there.  Who could kill a child? I just hope the suspect is alive so that he can be brought to justice.  I see that they are holding William Balfour who [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 23, 2008

New York, NY (www.queerblackcinema.org)- In just one week, the 1st ever Queer Black Cinema® International Film & Music Festival will take place. The festival begins on Thursday, October 29th and runs until Sunday, November 2nd at the Brecht Forum in New York City. Come celebrate and be a part of [...]

Dreamgirl, Sex and the City, The Secret Life of Bees, American Idol contestant, Oscar-winner, songstress, shall I go on?  Just when things seem to be going in all the right directions, Jennifer Hudson received the news today that no one ever would want to hear- her mother and brother were shot and killed in their [...]

We as black women should not
let our hair be the dividing element
that destroys our development.
Our hair is a unique blend
of the diverse experience
we have experienced in America.
It is an expression of our horrific history
that at times, the white system has used
to destroy Sister Unity.
Yes, our hair defines us,
but it should not [...]

My Hair
It was I that permed this hair
So it should be
I that set my napptural hair free
For years I’ve covered it
With a lie (lye)
To set it free, I must try
So in the mirror
I will stand
With the scissors in my hand
Don’t need no barber
Only me
I made this mess
So I’ll set it [...]

Did I Tell You How Beautiful You Are Within?
Sweet Georgia Lady of such grace. Did I tell you how beautiful you are within? Your hair as silk as satin let me take this day to tell you how beautiful you are within. I am chocolate, of many flavors and taste, I fly upon the wings [...]

I don’t see the news agencies reporting on it, but the most striking comment that Obama made at Alfred E. Smith charity dinner in New York last night was the one where he said something to the effect that who would’ve thought there’d be a black man who is married and a father to his [...]

Forgive me Father.  It has been seven weeks since my last hair treatment. 
This was the first trip that I debated whether or not I really “needed” an appointment.  My color is in darker tones now (for the Fall season) so the new growth does not look so strikingly different.  I liked my [...]

Affrodite loves all my nappy people.  Check out the press release below.  If you’re in the NYC area, go and support the event.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 18, 2008
(New York, NY) Queer Black Cinema International Film and Music Festival will kick off Thursday, October 30th in New York with a night of live acoustic soul music performances [...]

Mattel’s Fisher Price Little Mommy Series- Cuddle and Coo doll makes cooing sounds except for one that says “Islam is the light.” Full story on the controversy and Mattel’s lack of action.

I’m watching Ellen interview Dennis Quaid on today’s (Tues 10/14) show.  He’s promoting the film “The Express” (Ernie Davis story).  I’m going to quote a segment of the interview and ask if you were a little bothered by a comment he made.
Ellen:
So let’s talk about the film “The Express.”  Tell people what it’s about.
Dennis:
It’s the [...]