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Expansion of Background Checks: Dead or on Delay?
Just a few weeks ago, a Senate filibuster led many to believe that the gun debate had ended for good. But, I’m not so sure the gun control debate is over yet.
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Janelle Monáe Proves That a Brown Girl Can Be a Q.U.E.E.N.
First, of all, I will just begin by saying, brown women everywhere, please stand up. Janelle Monáe is in the building.
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Black Murder Versus White Murder: Why Jamie Foxx Haters Represent More Than Racial Hatred
DISCLAIMER: This post may cause intermittent pearl clutching as it deals with death, racism, and Black males. Please save the drama if you don’t want to talk about Black men being murdered. There is a much larger point I am making here.
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First Black/White Prom at Georgia High School Proves Race is Still an Issue
Can you say racist? I don’t like to throw that word around. I really don’t. But, what other reason is there for this type of shenanigans?
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5 Reasons Why The Old Aunt Viv Should Keep Her Mouth Closed
Janet Hubert versus Wendy Williams? Some people just don’t know when they are out of their league.
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Old Rape, New Rape, Borrowed Rape, Blue Rape
Frankly, I am sick of rape chit-chat. Rape talk has turned into tradition in this country. Here are just a few reasons why we are all going to hell in a hand basket if we do nothing about it.
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Why it Might Be Premature to Celebrate the Re-Authorization of the Violence Against Women Act
House Republicans think rape is negotiable. I think it’s safe to say all is lost…
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Is Poverty in Our DNA? Recent Study Says Yes.
Could this baby be predisposed to poverty just because of where she comes from? New study says yes.
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Why You Should Care About the Term ‘Sequestration’
The White House and Congress are at yet another stand-off about policy and, with a looming “sequestration” deadline this week, sweeping cuts could be devastating for the American economy. Interested now?
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White Model in Black Face (or Black Body), a New Fashion Statement?
In the March edition of Numéro, a prominent international fashion magazine, white 16-year-old model, Ondria Hardin, poses in full-on, full-bodied bronzed hue. The editorial spread was called, of all things, “African Queen.” Now, I have heard of fashion icons and imagery being a bit “avant-garde” but my goodness this is some mess.
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State of the Union Address: Pomp and Circumstance or Prolific Event?
Last week, President Obama performed one of his annual duties by delivering his State of the Union Address before a joint session of Congress. Democrats and Republicans, Senators and Representatives, and even common voters alike looked on as he touted some of his major accomplishments from his first term. But, after seeing so many of these in the past resulting in little action from Congress, particularly those from President Obama, one must wonder, is the State of Union Address just a formality now or is it worth all the attention it receives?
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Chris Dorner Burned Alive: Is This a Movie or Real Life?
Does that name sound vaguely familiar? Well, if you reside in Southern California, you probably know his name all too well. The 33-year-old SoCal resident allegedly went on a killing spree beginning two weeks ago on Super Bowl Sunday. He is reported to have killed two Irvine residents, one Riverside police man and another officer just yesterday in the Big Bear Lake area. All the while, he evaded capture by setting his own car ablaze and escaping to remote locations on foot. Sound fake? It’s not.
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Shocked over Recent Drone Attack News? Under a Rock Much?
What happens when our enemies acquire drones? What if they write a manifesto declaring how subjectively they can target US citizens living in America? This is a valid question and remains unanswered.
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Are Black Women ‘In’ Right Now?
From Michelle Obama to Kerry Washington to Beyonce, black women are LITERALLY taking over everything. And it is pretty darn awesome.
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In the Wake of Newtown: Chicago Mother Loses All Four Children to Gun Violence
Amidst all of the hustle and bustle of of Congress’ jumbled talk about gun policy, the black community is yet reminded of the dire consequences associated with untamed gun violence. Since Newtown, the city of Chicago has seen 50 deaths at the hands of gunmen. One of those deaths was the last surviving child of a woman named Shirley Chambers. Her 33-year-old son, Ronnie Chambers (picture right below), was killed while sitting in a parked car.
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White Gun Advocates Ask Blacks “What Would Django Do?” Yes. This is Real.
Frankly, I am tired of talking about Quentin Tarantino’s film, Django Unchained. But, here I am, talking about it again. Why you ask? Well, because the brilliant minds behind the events of the January 19th “Gun Appreciation Day” are working on innovative ways to reach out to communities of color. And, Larry Ward, current president of conservative leaning media company Political Media, has been working feverishly to aid this cause. So, what brilliant motto did he come with? “What would Django do?” For the record, yes. This is real.
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Did President Obama Owe Kamala Harris an Apology?
On Thursday, the President called Kamala Harris “good-looking.” Was an apology necessary?
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