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Chris Rock’s “Good Hair” not exactly what black folks hoped for

I still haven’t seen Chris Rock’s “Good Hair,” but I’ve certainly blogged about it. Even the very words “good hair” inject divisiveness to the African-American community that dates back to slavery. To me, using those words came with high expectations. Maybe Chris Rock would finally set the records straight for black people, especially black women, as well as all of the world’s ethnicities out there that are forever curious about nappy hair. Besides, Chris Rock had his “boy” helping him out, none other than Nelson George.

Chris Rock’s “Good Hair” launches Facebook app for you to experiment with hair styles

There’s a new Facebook application that has launched in celebration of the release of “Good Hair” that allows you to play with different hairstyles using an uploaded image of yourself. I’ve just added the application to my own Facebook page and it’s a lot of fun! To install it, go to http://apps.facebook.com/goodhair/.

Michael Jackson (1958-2009) by Nelson George

Michael was prepping to try to recapture his once elevated status with 50 sold out shows at London’s massive O2 arena. But that was not to be. In fact I believe that the stress of preparing for that show, after his long performing layoff, played a role in his demise.

Where Brooklyn at?? Interview with the “City Kid” himself, Nelson George.

On the surface, I’d say “City Kid” is a “man book,” but there were elements that I was fond of and could identify with as a writer and music lover. Ladies, you can skim the parts about Nelson’s love for comic books, sports, and tales of man adolescence; however, there are still threads integral to his memoir that you’ll enjoy.

CITY KID by Nelson George- an appetizer for your reading soul so you go buy the book!

New book by Nelson George “City Kid: A Writer’s Memoir of Ghetto Life and Post-Soul Success.” In stores April 2, 2009. (updated)

Information about Nelson George’s latest novel “City Kid: A Writer’s Memoir of Ghettlo Life and Post-Soul Success” to be released on April 6, 2009.

Chris Rock’s documentary “Good Hair” wins at Sundance Film Festival 2009

Affrodite provides commentary on Chris Rock’s documentary “Good Hair” which won a Special Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival 2009.