It could be as easy as doing an online search, watch a documentary, volunteer, get tested, talk to your children about AIDS, make a donation.  I could go on and on.
For starters, check out the AAPC (African American Planning Commission) website on change.org.  They have an interesting post called “World AIDS Day 2008- What You [...]

I wish I took the time to write this post right after watching the movie, but my hubby and I caught a showing of The Secret Life of Bees a few weeks ago on a whim.  As someone who rarely goes to the movies anymore, this was definitely worth the trip to see it [...]

(image above from huffington post)
News of this attack came just as I was leaving for a Thanksgiving trip so this post originally had re-posts of news reports and asked for firsthand accounts.  Now that I’m back with access to the internet and a chance to catch up on the full details, I will start posting [...]

I have long struggled with Thanksgiving in the same way that I struggle with the 4th of July. As an African-American who has ancestry in Africa and the original Americans who were here when Columbus “discovered” America…among so many other cultures that are just a part of the story of being an African American, I find that once I know the truth, it’s simply hard to find something festive in this holiday. As such, from year to year, I just do whatever. Sometimes with family and sometimes without. A vivid memory is one of the other conscious black buddies of mine back at Morgan State handing out fliers on campus with the title “Thanks-Taking” with a wanted photo on it.

Nov 22 11:05 AM US/Eastern
By BASHIR ADIGUN
Associated Press Writer
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) – MTV launches its first-ever music award program for Africa on Saturday, with acts from across the world’s poorest continent nominated for prizes in the Nigerian capital.Winners were being selected by fans sending text messages, said Alison Reid, a spokeswoman for MTV Networks Africa.
Africa [...]

This is a good read for those of you contemplating going natural or have already made the changeover.
SHE-BLOGS:  SHE IS HEALTHY HAIR
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On the surface, this seems a little odd.  Your hairstylist who studied cosmetology might also serve as a good therapist?  However, at least us ladies know, there is quite a bond that forms with your hairstylist.  Often we find ourselves chatting away about things we wouldn’t share as openly with our closest friends.  They get [...]

Coming soon!  Affrodite interview with iNDIGO. I’m really feelin’ her and I don’t typically listen to gospel music, but she has a sweet voice and uplifting message that appeals to my soul.  If you haven’t gotten hip to her, let this serve as your appetizer.

Find iNDIGO on myspace: myspace.com/indi1st
Also, check iNIDIGO’s own online community: [...]

I don’t know anything about this organization, but I’m sharing the information because I received via email and thought someone out there might be interested.
If you’re aware of this effort, please comment as to its validity and nature of the work they’re doing.   I would hate to mislead my readers.

Today we say farewell to Mama Africa, Miriam Makeba. She was both a singer and activist originating from South Africa. When Miriam testified against apartheid, her South African citizenship was revoked and she fled to the United States. During that time, she met and married Black Panther member Stokely Carmichael (aka “Kwame Toure”) and also continued her singing career that including moments like performing for the late President Kennedy. Her duets with another legend, Harry Belafonte, produced some of her most popular classics “The Click Song” and “Pata Pata.” Miriam collapsed after performing in Italy and later died from cardiac arrest. Still a singer and activist until her dying moments, the concert was to support author Roberto Saviano who received death threats after publishing a book about the Italian mafia.

Thank you LalaTamago for sharing this story with me.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:  Braiding Daughter’s Hair A Labor Of Love
Very cute story.  Little Miriam is adorable!

This is serious folks.  Ladies AND Gentlemen, this is for you…
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Thanks to Quirky Black Girls for reminding me about this powerful documentary.

This caught my attention on my Yahoo news because it’s so true.  Comedians like Bill Maher, late night talk show hosts, and sketch comedy like Saturday Night Live have long made their bucks, so to speak, on take comical jabs at our nation’s leaders.  Obama’s smooth delivery with a few wise comebacks in his back [...]

These are a must have for my quirky doll collection!!!  I was over at djT.elle.is.kind.of.dope ’s blog reading about it and had to throw a post up here.
Here’s an excerpt from the eBay INsider blog…
posted October 27, 2008 – It has been a month in the making and it was so hard to keep it [...]

I just read a post from one of my fav blogs Steve The Penguin who posted a great commentary on Proposition 8 in Cali.  The media does definitely like to manipulate even when you least expect it.  Californians, gay community, anyone with a point of view on same sex marriage and/or California’s vote to ban [...]