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Freaknik the Musical: May Have Set Blacks Back a Step or Two

sista — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:51:24 +0000

I can sum it up in 2 words: Neo-Coonery Foolishness. I want the 30 min or so that I watched “Freaknik the Musical” back. I think my credit score is actually lower this morning because I watched that mess. That … Continue reading →

O.J. Simpson, Rodman, RuPaul: Black History Role Models?

sista — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:22:41 +0000

LA Times – In a letter addressed to parents and community members, a South Los Angeles elementary school principal apologized Thursday for “questionable decisions” about which prominent African Americans to highlight in a parade marking the culmination of Black History … Continue reading →

Happy “I’ze Married Now!” Day to All My Black DC Gays and Lesbians

sista — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:59:13 +0000

I’m straight, but i’m no hater. I want to give a congratulations shout out to all of the gay and lesbian folks in Washington, DC who can now get married. The Washington Post reports that couples lined up beginning at … Continue reading →

UC San Diego Racial Unrest Continues: Hood Found on Statue

sista — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:06:19 +0000

The LA Times is reporting that a “Ku Klux Klan-like hood was fashioned from a pillowcase and placed on a statue outside UC San Diego’s main library, in what may be another racially provocative incident at the beach-side campus, officials … Continue reading →

Walmart Chooses “Gangsta” Rap and Strippers Over Patriots for Black History Month

sista — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:36:14 +0000

I really, really wanted to be surprised by this story, but I know better. Walmart is about business, the business of selling stuff. They want $$. I think this is a case of capitalism…not racism. Let’s be honest, if you … Continue reading →

Happy Birthday, Negro

sista — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:36:42 +0000

I turned 33 years old yesterday and I want to thank everyone for the birthday wishes! The funniest thing I was told yesterday was “You know that’s how old Jesus was when he died. That means something great is going … Continue reading →

Rep. Trent Franks: African-Americans were better off under slavery

sista — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:07:18 +0000

Oh Wow. RACIST!! I want to thank Think Progress for posting this. This is some straight BS! If you are a black person living in AZ you need to campaign really, really hard to get this man out of … Continue reading →

Noose Found on UC San Diego Campus as Racial Tentions Continue

sista — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:03:56 +0000

You know it’s a racial incident when a noose is found. A noose. That lasting symbol of white supremacy. When someone puts a noose up…”them’s fighting words”. According to Huffington Post, last night, a noose was found hanging on a … Continue reading →

Surprised That I Love Fonzworth Bentley’s Fireside Chat

sista — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:15:50 +0000

I’m so surprised that I really, really love Fonzworth Bentley’s Fireside Chat. This brother has “some sense” as my grandma would say. He is underestimated. He is also signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music. His debut album, Cool Outrageous Lovers … Continue reading →

Why I Don’t Like Today’s Article in the Washington Post Express on Mike Epps

sista — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:55:23 +0000

I read the Washington Post Express a lot in the mornings. It’s got just the right mix of pithy entertainment and actual journalism. Well, today I was in for a real Post-Racial treat. I don’t know who you are, Roxana … Continue reading →

Kudos to Students Who Walked Out of the UC San Diego “Teach-in”

sista — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:38:08 +0000

I am proud of students who took action today at UC San Diego. I know the school had very good intentions, but a “teach-in” on racial tolerance was likely seen as a politically correct band-aid. Talk is not what these … Continue reading →

Send Mother Dear a Check: AARP Survey Says Older Blacks Hit Hard By Recession

sista — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:15:54 +0000

It’s time to dig into your pockets. Dig like you’re in a church pew (I once heard in a church…from a pastor…”We like the money that jingles, but we love the money that folds”. Sigh) Time to send Mommy, “Mother … Continue reading →