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TASHA SIMONE
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The "Celebrity Waiter" Kid One Event @ Texas Roadhouse!
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Raven Ervin is a Birmingham native and she needs our support in order to become a model for Victoria's Secret!!!
Please VOTE HERE!
The necklace Alicia Key's is wearing was made by designer Gisele Theriault of The Barber's Daughter
Studio in Toronto, Ontario!Click away!
BTW AK has a new site for "superwomen".....
Tupac lost video......of course he's going pretty hard...
Lil Mama explains the VMA moment!
What was her "state of mind"?
Bobby Brown speaks out!
Kanye on Leno.....
this was a good thing!
These two are only 16 years old!! Talented....
Lil momma playing "Beyonce"....PERFECT!
BTW "Beyonce" is played by Skye Townsend...as in Robert Townsend's (think The Parent 'Hood) daughter...kewl huh!
You've gotta see this...
What do you think about Joe's reaction?!
Email me...
Part 2
My Pigeon Forge "Girlfriend Get-Away" Weekend was amazing. Pictures are worth at least 1000 words...so here you go!
Email me if you have questions.
"She's pretty for a dark-skinned girl"......
Tameka J. Raymond
I am a dark-skinned African American woman with features that reflect my ancestry. Debates regarding Light vs. Dark and other biases have plagued our race for years and continues to impact millions of Black women. The deeply rooted intra-racial contempt that lies beneath this inane "compliment" is the reason I've chosen to spark dialogue surrounding the topic of self-hatred in our culture. It saturates every aspect of our lives, dominating the perspectives of our generation as a whole. We culturally are so influential, at times inadvertently, that we affect all with the words we utter and the images we portray. It lends to the theory of systemic racism. I'm authoring this piece because I'm miffed by this reality and would like to share my views on these subjects.
It is a fact that many African-Americans are often mixed with an array of other ethnicities (as am I), which allows for the spectrum of our features to be as distinctive and special as we are diverse. Why is it felt that the more diluted our traditionally African features become the more aesthetically acceptable we are considered? It was said in the 1960s and the sentiment seems to be forgotten, "Black is Beautiful." Wow, nearly 50 years later and is that now only meant for a specific shade? Nonetheless, I believe the beauty of our people and splendor of every individual is reflected in our varying features and hues.
Often dark-skinned women are considered mean, domineering and standoffish and it was these very labels that followed Michelle Obama during the campaign for her husband's presidency and which she has had to work tirelessly to combat. I was appalled when I heard a Black woman refer to Michelle Obama as unattractive. The conversation turned into why President Obama picked her as his mate. No one in the witch-hunt made reference to the possibility that Michelle Obama was smart, funny, caring, a good person, highly accomplished or brilliant. Nor did they mention that she previously was President Obama's supervisor. If she were fair skinned, petite with long straight or wavy hair, would the same opinions be linked to her? I seriously doubt it. It is believed that for the dark skinned, dreams are less obtainable.
In fact, I have read similar comments about myself that I am "dark, aggressive, bossy and bitchy." It has been stated that my husband should have been with a "younger, more beautiful" woman. Astoundingly, the majority of the remarks come from African-American women and are mimicked by others. Sadly enough, I don't know nor have I met 99% of those making these assertions. Funny, how we can judge another without having personally seen, interacted with or experienced a person's character.
As I began to delve into further research on this topic, and the more I read, I concluded that many of our people do not like what they see in the mirror. Seeing ones own reflection in another person and then to dissect it in an effort to destroy can only be the product of self-loathing. Why don't we congratulate as opposed to hate?
There is an adage "hurt people, hurt people". If this is true then we must examine the root of negative words and judgments that are passed on people. Unfortunately, we have internal stereotypes based off of skin color and facial features that stem from years of programming, dating back to the "Willie Lynch" method for creating a slave. In this infamous formula, one of the main factors in separating and creating division was placing the lighter skinned blacks in a higher position in the house, while those with darker skin were made to stay in the fields and deemed "less desirable". Much like the Caste System in India. No matter what strides we make as a people, these issues continue to plague and rot our souls, causing significant decay to a portion of our population and truly hindering our progress. Perhaps we show progress in our wallets and lifestyles but not in our mind set.
Reading magazines, social media sites, watching our music videos, and television shows feed our appetites for all things 'beauty". Rarely, however do I see depictions of grace and elegance in the form of dark complexioned women. I Googled one of the more ethnic models, Alek Wek and I was saddened by the tone of what the bloggers wrote in reference to her complexion, features and hair texture. Ms. Wek's escape from Sudan, her journey, philanthropy, and groundbreaking success as a supermodel in America is not only beautiful, but it displays her tenacity and character. African-Americans seemed to have lost their eye for character. These comments are evidence of the confusion that lies within many black people. It's the cruelty and prejudice that has spilled into the fabric of our everyday lives. It makes me wonder what have we collectively lost as a people? Our Minds.
I too have fallen prey, while on vacation in Brazil I decided to undergo tummy lipo-surgery. After having an allergic reaction to the anesthesia, I went into cardiac arrest before the procedure ever began. I nearly lost my life over something as superficial as having a flatter mid-section and trying to adapt to society's traditional definition of beauty. As I nursed my psychological wounds, I began to realize that trying to live up to the prototypes of external beauty paled in comparison to the fact that I have undergone labor, subsequently being blessed to raise five handsome, smart, healthy, intuitive, and happy children. I emerged from my ordeal realizing that my body is an amazing vessel that has given birth to life and that being healthy is what's important and nothing more.
It is my hope that our First Lady and others who share in this effort will continue to be the beacon to shine a light for those who toil on America's beauty totem pole. Now don't get me wrong or take my words out of context. I truly believe that everyone has a right to delineate what they deem is attractive, but we must not confuse perceived "attractiveness" with authentic "beauty." It is important for African Americans, especially, to realize that true beauty is a spiritual element that lies deep within an individual's spirit. It can neither be seen nor is it tangible. People tend to forget that beauty is not about looks and looks is not about beauty.
One of my favorite quotes comes from the great poet Khalil Gibran who once wrote, "Beauty is not the face; beauty is a light in the heart."
Count Your blessings!
Big Pun's family is homeless....
This brought me to tears.....
This is joy....
They'll be together for 70 years!
*****You have all been asking what designers MJB is rockin' in the commercial.....
here you go.....
FIT #1
BARBARA BUI 
Her style is mean....watch here!
FIT #2
MATTHEW WILLIAMSON (the dress)
He's knows how to make us feel feminine...see here!
Fit #3/4 (the cardigan)
He's just jazzy...see here! ....BUY HERE
New Mary J. Blige joint "One" featured in AT&T commercial!
Author E. Lynn Harris dead @ 54....
2009 is a beast!
A Random House executive has confirmed to The BV Newswire that best-selling author E. Lynn Harris has died.
Harris was 54. He was currently on a book tour of the West Coast promoting his 11th novel 'Basketball Jones,' which involved an NBA player and his gay lover.
According to Essence.com, the celebrated author's personal assistant confirmed that his health had declined but would not provide any details as to what caused his death.
A cheerleading sponsor/coach for Arkansas and a passionate Razorbacks fan, Harris' books dealt with black, gay culture.
Most recently, the Detroit native served as a visiting professor for the English department at the University of Arkansas.
The former IBM executive just celebrated his 54th birthday on June 20
-BLACKVOICES
MJ'S LOVE CHILD?
Love Knocked Her Down!!! But she's back up...
Watch Kesha Nichols dicuss being left @ the altar!
Congrats to them both for not going through with something they knew wasn't going to work!
I'm not Black.....
a documentary on being bi-racial
Chris Brown say's he's SORRY.....
The Memorial to MJ did not end when the Jackson Family left The Staples Center....
watch....
Can one truly "pole dance...for Jesus"?
Hmmm...email me your thoughts...
21 Children.....WOW......29 years old....
And the WINNER of SYTYCD Season 17 is......
this kid! ROTFLMBO!!!!
IS HE A MONSTER?
John Legend returned to his old college, the University of Pennsylvania, check him out!
His presence simply changes things...it's as if the boy is saying "oh you really are just like me. So I can be president!"
Caption: President Barack Obama bends over so the son of a White House staff member can pat his head during a family visit to the Oval Office May 8, 2009. The youngster wanted to see if the President's haircut felt like his own.
YOUR "SIXTH SENSE" HAS BEEN CREATED!!! WOW.......
Think Tom Cruise in the movie Minority Report
Email me your thoughts!
Carmelo's boo, and MTV vj, La La SNAPS....and I believe her story!
View more news videos at: http://www.nbcdfw.com/video.
*After a rough night watching her fiancée Carmelo Anthony and his Denver Nuggets battle the Dallas Mavericks at the latter's American Airlines Center Monday night, LaLa Vasquez is firing back in the form of a statement.
The MTV personality was ejected from the arena following an unspecified "incident" with some Dallas fans sitting behind her. She says the altercation aired on television took place only after she and her son were verbally attacked by nearby Dallas fans, who allegedly used racist language and even threw ice cubes at them.
She sent her son home early and was preparing to leave herself when she was physically pushed, according to a statement from her rep.
"Obviously the play-off games bring out the best and the worst in fans but what happened on Monday night with the racial slurs/threats, verbal attacks on my son and physical attacks to myself by irate fans was unacceptable," LaLa said in the statement. "The fans were totally out of control. What the cameras captured was me defending myself and didn't show the abuse that was taking place."
The Nuggets and Mavericks meet again tonight for Game 5 – this time in Denver. (EURWEB)
The Boys of Idol's Top 3 head home!
Gokey forgets the lyrics...
and Adam's stalker fan gets too close!
Rihanna...is that you?
Those dag-blasted camera phones!!
More NSFW pics here...unfortunately....
My Idol Buzz...
and Eblock Reports!
BLACKsummers'night in stores july 7th
Such a funny moment during Ellen's Bathroom Concert series!
Djimon & Kimora's baby shower pics...by request!!
Awwwww....(it's a boy, they think)
The $540 Sneaks the First lady rocked....while feeding the homeless
The kicks, which come in denim or satin (sold at Barneys), are made by Lanvin and are favored by the likes of Kanye West and Ellen DeGeneres. The pair Obama wore to the Capitol Area Food Bank for Feeding America event Wednesday was gray and pink.
Meanwhile, no one knows if the shoes were a gift, purchased on sale, or – as the New York Daily News surmised - acquired through Ikram, the Chicago retailer that usually outfits her.
The Daily News' Amy Diluna also noted, "Michelle has stepped out in Lanvin before while getting down to business. A week ago, she shoveled dirt at a tree planting while wearing the line's chiffon tank. …[Lanvin] dresses and strappy pumps cost upward of $1,500, while tops go for $400 to $1,000."
Meanwhile, Mrs. Obama's style has landed her at No. 93 on Maxim's "eyeball-searing, fantasy-fulfilling, brain-exploding" Hot 100 list, which was announced Friday. (EURWEB)
More Michelle Obama News
BLACK HAIR HAS ALWAYS BEEN ANALYZED...
NOW THE SPOTLIGHT IS ON FIRST LADY OBAMA...
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?
EMAIL ME
Jazzy Sulli has a commercial for COTTON...
This is MAJOR!
Kindred the Fam shared some pics of their kiddies with me...
so I'm sharing with you!
ADORABLE!
Check out NE-YO's new
Note to Ciara...."Dont ack up nah".......you are NOT an Icon (yet...ever?)
Around :53 the reaction to the hug
Around 1:23 the word ICON is tossed around like the word star...
Jaime Foxx apologizes to Miley Cyrus...hmmm...he needed to!
This is what started it all!! NSFW
Our President has selected "the first dog"!
His name is 'Bo', he is a Portuguese Water Dog.
CONGRATS SASHA & MALIA!!!
Stand By Me.....
WOW....
We are all connected...through Music!
Stand By Me from aubreysanchez DOT com on Vimeo.
Your little one is gonna love this...so am I for that matter...lol
Beyonce is a cartoon!
So this is a joke right? A very bad joke....
Who is this "Tammy Bruce"....?
Ellen FINALLY lands the cover of "O" Magazine!!!
has re-enacted the alleged Chris/Rihanna beating based on the police report.
Sad...this happens daily.
You can't deny the sex appeal of this video....But can CiCi trust JT?
She has follwed in Janet Jackson's footsteps for years.
to be continued... BIGGIE'S LAST PARTY
Our Prez was on Leno!
Our First Lady's swag is on a hundred, thousand...TRILLION!
Love her....
Do you remember the Family Matters episode with Tracie Spencer now?!
Do you have a problem with this?
The first black Disney princess may have a white Prince!
Ok...you KNOW our President is kewl right?! Well he's gonna be on Leno tonight AAAAND he has an official FINAL FOUR BRACKET.....
His Final Four picks are Louisville, North Carolina, Memphis and Pittsburgh
Beyonce on the cover of Vogue (April 09)
She talks about Malia and Sasha inside! ANTM Audition in NYC becomes a RIOT!
This looks scary...
Havn't you ALWAYS wanted to be the "Jet Beauty of the Week"?
Check out the ALL the issues of JET inside and out....HERE
This is the dude singing with Raphael Saadiq his name is C.J. Hilton!
Tyra and Oprah talk to "All the Rihanna's of the world"
DIDDY ON ELLEN TALKING ABOUT CHRIS AND RIHANNA
More on the beauty that is Michelle Obama!
I too have a crush on her...a "girl crush"...lol
Our First Lady:
Michelle Obama's official White House photo
MY SNOW DAY '09
You know what...bump that other story (below)...
THIS IS WHAT I'm TALKING ABOUT...
PURE LOVE...
just watch and listen!
C, hange from Damian Steinberg on Vimeo.
Happier times....
OFFICIAL RIHANNA ABUSE PHOTOS HERE!
So sad...
***ignore the date my camera is buggin'!***
You are sooooo welcome.....lol
Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party!
*The audio is great....ignore the camera phone shots tho...lol
The Blackberry , for Babies...
Yay or Neh?
Jennifer Hudson ROCKED our National Anthem at Superbowl XLIII
Jazmine Sullivan - Lions, Tigers & Bears
ARETHA'S HAT!!
(248) 798-9892 The "First Couple" enjoys their 'First Dance'
Cover Photo By Kwaku Alston/Corbis
, Barack and Michelle Obama with daughters Sasha, 7, and Malia, 10.
'What I want for you - And every child in America'
By President-elect Barack Obama
Publication Date: 01/14/2009
Dear Malia and Sasha,
I know that you've both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have. But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesn't make up for all the time we've been apart. I know how much I've missed these past two years, and today I wan, t to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.
When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me-about how I'd make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with all your curiosity and mischief and those smiles that never fail to fill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myself didn't seem so important anymore. I soon found that the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. And I realized that my own life, wouldn't count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment in yours. In the end, girls, that's why I ran for President: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation.
I want all our children to go to schools worthy of their potential-schools that challenge them, inspire them, and instill in them a sense of wonder about the world around them. I want them to have the chance to go to college-even if their parents aren't rich. And I want them to get good jobs: jobs that pay well and give them benefits like health care, jobs , that let them spend time with their own kids and retire with dignity.
I want us to push the boundaries of discovery so that you'll live to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our planet cleaner and safer. And I want us to push our own human boundaries to reach beyond the d, ivides of race and region, gender and religion that keep us from seeing the best in each other.
Sometimes we have to send our young men and women into war and other dangerous situations to protect our country-but when we do, I want to make sure that it is only for a very good reason, that we try our best to settle our differences with others peacefully, and that we do everything possible to keep our servicemen and women safe. And I want every child to understand that the blessings these brave Americans fight for are not free-that with the great privilege of being a citizen of this nation comes great responsibility. ,
That was the lesson your grandmother tried to teach me when I was your age, reading me the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence and telling me about the men and women who marched for equality because they believed those words put to paper two centuries ago should mean something.
She helped me understand that
I hope both of you will take up that work, righting the wrongs that you see and working to give others the chances you've had. Not just because you have an obligation to give something back to this country that has given our family so much-although you do have that obligation. But because you have an obligation to yourself. Because it is only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you will realize your true potential.
These are the things I want for you-to grow up in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach, and to grow into compassionate, committed women who will help build that world. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and thrive that you girls have. That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure.
I am so proud of both of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am grateful every day for your patience, poise, grace, and humor as we prepare to start our new life together in the White House.
Love, Dad
AWWWWW!
Jill Scott is sooooooo PREGGERS!
How low will he go??? No not his height silly....
His comedy. (adult language)
KATT WILLIAMS IN DETROIT: NYE 08
(Find more on youtube)
HAPPY 2009 BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!!!
The Kennedy Center Honors were on TV last night!
Here is my favorite moment of the night!!
Bettye LaVette "Love Reign O'er Me" by The Who
(check it out before youtube has to yank it)
Beyonce held her own too...
(peep the wedding ROC she's rockin'...$5mill baby)
Be Careful what you ask for!
OH MAN I'M TIRED! ....
A man was sick and tired of going to work every day while his wife
stayed home.
He wanted her to see what he went through so he prayed:
"Dear Lord: I go to work every day and put in 8 hours while my wife
merely stays at home. I want her to know what I go through, so please
allow her body to switch with mine for a day Amen."
God, in his infinite wisdom, granted the man's wish.
The next morning, sure enough, the man awoke as a woman. -
He arose, cooked breakfast for his mate, awakened the kids,
set out their school clothes, fed them breakfast, packed their lunches,
drove them to school, came home and picked up the dry cleaning, took it
to the cleaners and stopped at the bank to make a deposit, went grocery
shopping, then drove home to put away the groceries, paid the bills and
balanced the check book.
He cleaned the cat's litter box and bathed the dog.
Then it was already 1P.M. and he hurried to
make the beds, do the laundry, vacuum, dust, and sweep and Mop the kitchen floor.
Ran to the school to pick up the kids and got into an argument with
them on the way home.
Set out milk and cookies and got the kids organized to do their
homework, then set up the ironing board and watched TV while he did the
ironing.
At 4:30 he began peeling potatoes and washing vegetables for salad,
breaded the pork chops and snapped fresh beans for supper.
After supper, he cleaned the kitchen, ran the dishwasher,
folded laundry, bathed the kids, and put them to bed.
At 9 P.M. he was exhausted and, though his daily chores weren't
finished, he went to bed where he was expected to make love, which he
managed to get through without complaint.
The next morning, he awoke and immediately knelt by the bed and said:
-"Lord, I don't know what I was thinking. I was so wrong to envy my
wife's being able to stay home all day. Please, oh! oh! please, let us
trade back."
The Lord, in his infinite wisdom, replied:
"My son, I feel you have learned your lesson and I will be happy to
change things back to the way they were. You'll just have to wait nine
months though., You got pregnant last night."
VANISHING!!!!!
LIVE!
Go head Mariah.....
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I likee!
You know I'm
Here are more N.O. pics!
I spent the Holiday in New Orleans with some great HOT 1077 winners!
Lunch w/ Musiq Soulchild and his loyal Hot 107.7 Fans!!!!
Thanx for sharing Shalonda!!!!!
Scarlett Takes a Tumble...The REEMiiiiiiiiiX!
Does this name mean anything to you.....
Click his name and see something Dumb Funny!
...Just in case you missed it...
The Obama's were on CBS's 60 Minutes
WANDA SYKES.......Outta the CLOSET!!!
PICTURE PAGES!!!!
Watch CBS Videos Online
I want "Mortimer Ichabod Marker" for my Born Day!!!!
A.I. contestant/stalker, PAULA Goodspeed found dead...
near PAULA Abdul's home!
MY GIRL!!!! WONDER WOMAN!!!
Now I want a Lasso!
"From My Heart to Yours"
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I knew it wouldn't take long! How awesome...
little Barack's and Michelle's!!
Did yo, u get you OBAMA Wins Newspaper???? Look here at all the national
The New TS Book Club Selection!!!
Email or ca, ll me with your questions fo, r the author, Sister Souljah!!!
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Watch the WORLD react to Obama's victory!
It's was a DREAM....now it's REALITY!!!
I VOTED! MY VOICE IS HEARD!!!
The girl boy is FIERCE!!!
All I can say is....WOOOOOW!
You gotta give it to him...he can dance!
The Secret of My Success 1987!
The song is Oh Yeah by Yello!!!
DIDDY'S TWINS!!
You Can Vote Howeva' You Like
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Beyonce's moves ARE from the FAMOUS choreographer Bob Fosse!!!
This what Beyonce's talking about! LOL! HOT!
Scroll Down for Beyonce's version!
Jennifer VS. Fantasia!!
WAIT FOR IT....WAIT FOR IT......
Conservative/McCain supporter James T. Harris walks off CNN!
Beyo, nce's New Joint!
"Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)"
Diddy's says elect "That One"!
Are you going to Barack the Vote?
Just Curious...Make sure you VOTE for som, eone on November 4!
DREAM BIG!!!
Check out how I know that God will make room for your gift (Proverbs 18:16). Tyler , Perry know's it too....look here.
ELISABETH VS. THE REST OF THE VIEW!
WOW...
PART TWO...OUCH!
CiCi's Butt Booty Naked!!
"Butt" she is denying it...
Ryan Leslie making "Addiction"!!!
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Did you miss my E-Block Report last week?
Watch it here!
SCHOOL IS IN SESSION
Can you "Speak Better than a 5th Grader"?
He's the "Apple" of every teachers eye.
He is Dalton Sherman!
OUR FUTURE!
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