I was reading the article “True Intention of Gay Activists” by Gwen Richardson after getting an email alert of new postings at the Black News website. There are so many things wrong with it I don’t know where to begin. First of all the entire tone of the article seems to stem from a visceral negative [...]
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I had to post this video from the Daily Show because it was so funny. As you may have heard Arlen Specter decided to switch political affiliation because staying in power in so much more attractive than being voted out! Watch Stewart’s response to Michael Steele for the biggest laugh of this skit. The Daily Show With [...] Well that just about sums it up. I have numerous bits and pieces of posts coming down the pipeline but I don’t feel they’re quite publish-ready. Funny enough I have an idea for a book with a female lead about her loves and life. It’s not a mere romance story or the dreaded chic-lit fiction. It’s [...] I am officially an Adam Lambert stan and will plunk down $$$ to see him perform live. Sure this week’s performance of Feeling Good was a little showy but between the white suit and the “I’m A Star” descent down the stairs it was perfect. As the judges said this is a competition. I’ve been dismissive of [...] And then there were five. Though I’m still mad that Anoop was sent packing last week I’ll have to live with it. I tried to call and could NOT GET THROUGH! Now that I’m totally sucked into this Season of American Idol I can’t wait for it to be over, lol. I hate you Adam Lambert…no [...] For all the women whose lives are the exception to this, count yourselves fortunate! This is for the woman who finds herself in a bind because her alimony or child support hasn’t come through or is non-existent, who may not have a six-figure income and who may be relying on some sort of assistance from a [...] Ok, I wasn’t trying to make this post a full-on charge of cultural appropriation. Though the question begs to be asked: When non-Black artists use Black gospel choirs in popular music does it convey levity to their songs? Or as Dave Chapelle would say, “When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong.” Is it blatant swiping of “Black cred” or something else? I also think we should consider the borrowing of “spirituality” by employing a choir. I want to specify that’s it’s African-Americans who are descendants of slaves that created this music. That’s why listening to other Black artists of different ethnicities and cultures and who hail from other countries aren’t quite able to capture that sound unless they’re trying to imitate it. Why isn’t it considered “cool” and “different” i.e. as VALID when Blacks of different ethnicities collaborate on projects? We’re not all coming from the same place or perspective even if our skin shade is similar. Continue reading Deploying A Little Negro Spirit: Gotta Have Soul This is a preview of the must-see interview with Prince that airs Monday & Tuesday on the Tavis Smiley Show. Yeah we have issues with Mr. Smiley and his penchant for lashing out at Black female journalists who critique his State of the Black Union, but it is what it is. Prince as always rocks the [...] Well the media and political maneuvers continue! Iran’s President has indicated his nation wants a better relationship with the United States….and Israel. If the Palestinians are treated with justice and can make their own decisions. This has suddenly gotten very interesting. We’ll see how sincere this gesture is and whether “conditions” will be met. All their [...] |
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