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Re: Would You Live on MLK Drive?

Kimberly — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:50:10 -0000

I guess I just find it annoying that every street named after a Black leader ends up being in a predominately Black neighborhood, as if Black leaders only pertain to Black people. I mean, is there an MLK Blvd/Dr./St. in Utah, Idaho, or North Dakota?

Re: car maintenance

Kimberly — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 10:17:49 -0000

okay, so no more taking Max to the dealership right? I used to take my old car to Sears, you think they're okay? And what else do you know about warranties? I know I have one but do you have to show proof (like the paperwork) before you go in?

Re: obama’s ancestors possible slave owners

Kimberly — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 10:50:11 -0000

Absolutely true- if Black people were told to "go home," Obama would be right there on the boat with the rest of us. Since when is anyone, black or white, in a position to tell anyone one else what they are not? Does being a descendent of a slave equal being black? So if I am the descendent of a free man who was never a slave, does that mean I'm not black? Her logic is beyond flawed- it is totally ignorant and proves yet another fact. By writing books about his past and pointing out himself what others may have tried to use against him. So now all people can really harp on is his race- is he "black enough" and now, "is he black at all." Puh-lease. Is that all they can come up with?

Re: Counting Calories

Kimberly — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 11:08:24 -0000

Definitely- anytime you set a goal to lose weight and are successful you should be very proud of yourself. Losing weight is one of the hardest things to do once your metabolism slows down!

Re: best buy cheats customers

Kimberly — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 14:01:59 -0000

very bogus indeed, but if i saw something online i would just order it right then and there instead of going out of my way to drive to the store and get it. online shopping is the bomb.

Re: Are we tired of rap music?

Kimberly — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 17:52:59 -0000

(to Fredric) oh but wait, hold up! weren't you just saying that now the Academy is just giving awards away? So three six mafia is above that crap rap because they won an Oscar?

Re: meebo: 5 instant messengers in one

Kimberly — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:39:59 -0000

dude, you are such the tech guy :)

Re: in 2010: the wallet phone

Kimberly — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:42:03 -0000

not a fan of one thing doing everything...

Re: obama’s ancestors possible slave owners

Kimberly — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:37:48 -0000

you make some good points JC, that reminds me of when Tavis Smiley said Black people are on a "democratic plantation," slaves to the democratic party just because one day they said they'd support Black issues...

i badly want to say that i would elect a Black president no matter what- not to go with the flow, but for history's sake. but then i remember justice clarence thomas....

that being said...let's continue to focus on the issues. and i think Obama is on the right track

Re: obama dances…a little

Kimberly — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 19:29:56 -0000

jeremiah wright is my homeboy- even moreso than obama, so i'm not feelin the diss he gave him. though i've never been one to be 'politcally correct', i can respect those on their political hustle. so do what it do obama.

Re: The Young Covenant

Kimberly — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 07:24:56 -0000

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions! You guys have given me hope that our generation really is interested in solving the problems in our community. So now that we've talked about it, we have to be about it.
Martin, I will definitely try to reach out to Joyner and Smiley- they are on my list of people to meet and work with one day.

Jess, you know I'm all about the facebook groups, I see one for "The Young Covenant" in the horizon.
Ashley, I like the group you saw on Oprah. I know of similar local groups and I think that is a key factor in where all of this must begin- locally.
Let's keep the ideas flowing- I feel something big is about to happen...

Re: Daylight-Saving Time

Kimberly — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 07:29:44 -0000

Thanks Sheria, I know a lot of people probably forgot about that.

Re: naggers annoy me too

Kimberly — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 19:34:01 -0000

a little jaw dropping that they actually said the word instead of the usual "BEEP"...definitely funny in an ironic sort of way....

Re: Disney’s First Black Princess

Kimberly — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:39:09 -0000

I'm very excited about this new Disney Cartoon. By the time I have daughters they will be able watch a classic cartoon featuring a princess that looks like them.

Re: The Wonders of YOGA

Kimberly — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:14:31 -0000

I'm so proud of you for sticking to (what sounds like) such an intense program! You have inspired me to try something new...hopefully my results will be as good as yours!

Re: paris, texas. in plain view

Kimberly — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:59:02 -0000

Thanks for the idea Martin. I think making sure Tavis and Tom know about this is definitely key to making progress in this case. I couldn’t get the 'Express Yourself' page up either, but your can email BAW at news@blackamericaweb.com.

Re: “Where are you from?”

Kimberly — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 08:09:14 -0000

Cool Dad, so if we're from the Mandinka tribe that means we are from Gambia (West Africa). It's the largest tribe in Gambia. Author of Roots, Alex Haley also traced his roots to that tribe. http://www.africaguide.com/culture/tribes/mandi...

It's a start, but I think I'll definitely do a search on ancestry.com

Re: career booster: professional conferences

Kimberly — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:48:40 -0000

And for you future lawyers, don't miss the NBLSA Convention March 21-25 in Atlanta, GA. http://www.nblsa.org/events/convention/

Conventions and conferences are also a great way to network and speak to professionals and peers interested in the same type of work as you.

Re: career booster: professional conferences

Kimberly — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:11:22 -0000

Also very true. Be sure to check out our Organizations page http://www.ybpguide.com/organizations/
for links to several black professional organizations.

Re: tech news 3/14: ‘free shaquanda cotton’ edition

Kimberly — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:58:17 -0000

It's understandable that you have loyalty to your hometown, but you are missing the point. She's 14, she had no priors, and she's in prison for shoving. Period. Race doesn't even come into play until you read how the same judge let a white girl off with probation for a much more violent crime. The fact that whites are also in prison is irrelevant. I'm sure they deserve to be there. But Shaquanda Cotton does not.

Re: Saving the World through Microfinance

Kimberly — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 06:59:27 -0000

Kiva works! In less than a week our first sponsored entrepreneur received her full loan amount! Now we have another sister from Ghana (to the right) who needs money for hairdryers so that she can run her hair salon more efficiently. Your $25 will go a long way, and the good thing about Kiva is that it uses PayPal! http://www.ybpguide.com/2006/11/30/paypal

Re: The Wonders of YOGA

Kimberly — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 14:20:52 -0000

So hot! It was like being inside of a radiator! But as long as you continue to breathe through your nose, you should be straight. I would say the hardest part was feeling nauseous (since you can't eat before you go)....and also looking at other people's nasty feet, lol. But I'm going back to get my sweat on!

Re: paris, texas. in plain view

Kimberly — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 14:54:34 -0000

"The law exists to punish those who do wrong. If you obey the law and those in authority over you, there’s nothing to fear."

Umm...when did we get so jaded about our injustice system that we aren't even phased by harsh sentences? No one is disputing that "You don’t just go pushing people around because you don’t get your way." Violence is never the answer. But you're missing the point and the bigger picture- it's our legal system that is seriously flawed when the solution for children who may have behavioral problems is to lock them up for 7 years.

You must always put yourself in someone else's shoes before you even begin to form an extreme opinion about their situation. Open your eyes.

Re: paris, texas. in plain view

Kimberly — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:16:59 -0000

**Please read our latest post on the Shaquanda Cotton case and the follow up article in the Chicago Tribune by Howard Witt.**

Re: Can’t we all just sleep alone?

Kimberly — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:17:48 -0000

Really? Men sleep lighter than women do? What about all the men who snore super loudly? I'm a light sleeper so any type of noise bothers me. But I will say that it's very true that you get used to sleeping with someone next to you. King of Queens had a hella funny episode about that...

Re: shaquanda cotton case at forefront of texas juvenile investigations

Kimberly — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:06:55 -0000

Here's the link to the news coverage of the protest march led by Ricky Smiley yesterday in Paris, TX. http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=17029@ktvt.dayport...

Re: Irritating Co-Workers

Kimberly — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:43:13 -0000

I feel you. That's a painful feeling to be overqualified for a job.

Re: Do M.B.A.s Make Better Entrepreneurs?

Kimberly — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:18:21 -0000

I agree with both of you 100%, especially about the parallel with law school. Nothing in law school teaches you how to "go it alone" and I imagine the same is true for business school. As for being an entrepreneur, either you have it or you don't.

Re: Seven Steps to Riches

Kimberly — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 07:33:04 -0000

Thanks for the additional tips!

Re: What does the Easter Bunny have to do with Jesus?

Kimberly — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 06:59:18 -0000

You're right, Paula and Ms. Cherry, and that's exactly the inner conflict I see myself having with my future children. I don't want them to be left out of the 'fun part' of Easter but I definitely want them to learn and focus on Jesus Christ as the reason for the celebrations. My fear is that, even when they stop "believing" in the Easter Bunny (or Santa Claus) they still may not understand the connection and may still expect presents and candy. So perhaps the key is to teach them from day one in order to lessen the confusion.

Re: so…apparently everyone has lost their mind

Kimberly — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 02:06:14 -0000

I can honestly say that I felt nothing but anger when I saw those two Fox News videos (one attacking Barack and one attacking Black America). I often find it hard to articulate my frustrations to the parties who have control over the situation. I always want to take action but sometimes can't figure out how or where to start. And I know this happens many times in the black community... we get so mad and frustrated with the media so our first instinct is to spread the word and discuss it with our peers. But just talking about it doesn't get us far, which is why we had to take it so much farther in order to get Shaquanda Cotton released. We can debate and bicker until we are blue in the face, but the only way to spark change is to actually do something about it. The contact form was a great idea Fredric. Kudos to the Web 2.0 push button activist movement.

Re: so…apparently everyone has lost their mind

Kimberly — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:06:21 -0000

Clinton's out too and Obama would rather debate on CNN. And I think PBS is a go- "Were going to participate in the DNC-sanctioned debates only," Clinton spokesman said. He added that Clinton already had commitments to participate in an upcoming debate in South Carolina and one hosted by Tavis Smiley, the PBS late-night talk show host.

http://www.tavistalks.com/TTcom/press_rel__0221...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18035439/

Re: obama: “you don’t run for second”

Kimberly — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:21:41 -0000

No one dreams of growing up and being Vice-President. Vice-President is settling for second best and hoping that you will slide into the number one spot one day.

"Having a plan B means you believe that plan A might fail. Having a plan B requires that you put time and energy into what you could've have been doing for plan A to make it work. And if Plan A doesn't work, guess what, get a new plan A." -Steve Harvey

Re: YBPs: The Advanced Degree Chasers

Kimberly — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:06:18 -0000

Isn't that what they call good debt? I know it's a stretch but those of us who are currently paying it back have to think positively ;).

Re: Imus Yanked, Now Yank Blacks With Same Talk

Kimberly — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 08:16:21 -0000

Obama Compares Rappers to Imus

Re: Tony Blair joins those who have lost their mind

Kimberly — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 07:36:11 -0000

I think you make a valid point, but from my understanding, there are black community groups who are trying to help the situation. But if they are without police help and other security resources, there is only so much they can do. I understand the reality that it is black kids who are committing crimes, but it's unfair to point out the obvious when he hasn't used his government resources to help. Has the line already been drawn in London and blacks are to fix their own problems? He said its not the society's fault, it's the black community's so he has essentially isolated the black community as if they are not apart of society. Has it really gotten that bad that blacks are now exiled from any assistance?

Re: to be, or not to be greek.

Kimberly — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:09:55 -0000

Very well stated. Oh, and that's me in the middle. ;)

Re: 10 steps to join the tech community rat race

Kimberly — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 09:08:48 -0000

Not sure if I'm ready to be totally tech savvy...but I do like that poster... ;)

Re: minus one. plus one.

Kimberly — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:19:11 -0000

Well, just cause I don't currently have portable music doesn't mean I can't participate. Off my computer playlist- G-Unit (don't even know why that crap was on here). My positive plus- Jeffrey Osbourne :)

What can I say....I'm old school....

Re: Get Connected

Kimberly — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:25:28 -0000

Very true. Get connected! We have several black professional organizations listed on our organizations page.

Re: on Girlfriends . . .

Kimberly — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:11:21 -0000

I'm just glad a show gave Kadeem Hardison another shot at acting :)

Re: Your house should not be one giant junk drawer

Kimberly — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:12:55 -0000

Yes! Peace is the key. Can you really unwind with mess all over the place? I can't.

Re: Heroic Melancholy

Kimberly — Fri, 04 May 2007 15:19:18 -0000

This is great stuff. I was just watching a show (can't remember which one) that touched on how African-Americans especially are not comfortable with mental health issues and even frown upon those who seek psychiatric help. I'm not exactly sure if the stigma has to do with our past and how our ancestors got through the rough times without drugs or therapy, or if it just seems weak in general. Bottom line is, Garry is absolutely right with his broken arm analogy- if any other physical part of our body were injured then we would immediately seek medical attention. But when our mental state is suffering, we hesitate out of fear...

P.S. Happy Birthday Garry!

Re: It’s not so bad after all

Kimberly — Fri, 04 May 2007 20:24:53 -0000

Excellent post Eugene. Thanks for taking the time to ask these YBPs about their lifestyles.

Re: To Mom, Thanks for Everything! YBP

Kimberly — Tue, 08 May 2007 23:20:13 -0000

Great gift giving advice. I remember those pictures from Duke Gardens- they were fabulous.

Re: Summer Festivals

Kimberly — Thu, 10 May 2007 12:58:19 -0000

Great post Gloc. You are inspiring me to branch out this summer! Who knows, I might even find a new artist to replace one that's more offensive. Minus one, plus one.

Re: What IS a YBP community?

Kimberly — Fri, 11 May 2007 23:23:46 -0000

I think that there is a YBP profile, but that it has a very wide range. There's obviously the YBP who is a young lawyer, businessman, or doctor. But then there's also the YBP who is in graduate school or a teacher. Young African-Americans who didn't go to college can even fit the profile if they are ambitious and "in the pursuit of happiness." I think it boils down to state of mind and common goals. To me the YBP mindset is about networking and seeking knowledge. The topics covered in this blog can definitely apply to a wide variety of people. And I think that anyone who pre-judges the community that we've created and the YBP communities in various cities are extremely narrow minded.

Re: Black Women Navigate Ladder To the Top

Kimberly — Thu, 17 May 2007 21:08:35 -0000

As far as climbing up the corporate ladder, definitely the opportunity as the only black woman in a smaller city would be the faster track. More chances to stand out, less distraction amongst other black women who may be friendly or catty towards you, and then there's the company itself that is probably looking to diversify. I think some of your interviewees in areas with few YBPs would agree.

Re: Make a Gratitude Adjustment

Kimberly — Thu, 17 May 2007 21:16:03 -0000

No matter what you do, if you're unhappy remember that your life isn't just gonna change. You have to want it to change and then do something about it. Writing in a journal can be beneficial even if it's just for the sake of recapping your day- remembering the little things that made you happy and sad. Therapy comes in many forms...

Re: Shedding some weight

Kimberly — Tue, 22 May 2007 23:33:13 -0000

I think it's all about the portions. Just because you have a huge meal in front of your face, does not mean you have to eat it all. If it's at home, don't waste the food, just make it leftovers. And if it's at a restaurant, ask for a doggie bag. And exercising is a must; calories in vs. calories out...

Re: Shedding some weight

Kimberly — Wed, 23 May 2007 17:20:06 -0000

Well, I don't know exactly the why part, but I do know that it's not just a black thing. When we were in London there were hella overweight people and the majority of the population are smokers. They don't seem to be too concerned about their health in that respect.

Hmmm, why....well, we seem to indulge ourselves in fast foods and convenience dinners. Not taking care of your health and what you eat is simply a lazy mentality. Still doesn't say why black people do this to themselves, but there has to be motivation to change.

Re: What (Internet) Driving School taught me about life

Kimberly — Fri, 25 May 2007 16:41:32 -0000

That was deep GB. Thanks for sharing what you learned in "driving school." I think most of us who have had to sit for hours in a driving class can at least say that we'll always remember an important lesson that was taught. Whether it's as basic as the consequences of not wearing your seatbelt or as in depth as what you just touched on. Let's all be safe drivers. Life is too short to let road rage get the best of you.

Re: the “cynthia rodriguez” edition : tech news 5/30

Kimberly — Wed, 30 May 2007 18:24:20 -0000

Boo to paying for downloaded music. Long live the free download....

Re: rsspect.org

Kimberly — Thu, 31 May 2007 17:00:51 -0000

The site is great. You can make it very personable to the blogs you read by moving the boxes in what ever order your heart desires. You can even delete some of the blog feeds that you don't care for. All in all, it's a good one stop for blogs. Good job Fredric.

Re: Revisiting the Black Arts Movement

Kimberly — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 21:14:54 -0000

Yea for this post making the Black Report!

Re: Seven Things Every Well-Rounded YBP Should Know

Kimberly — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 20:30:21 -0000

Great post! That's a wonderful summary of the things all YBPs can do to better themselves.

Re: nigger and the ybp

Kimberly — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:28:48 -0000

Re: Big Brother Black vs. Bollywood. Nope, not gonna win that one. For some reason London is a lost cause when it comes to Black people standing up for each other as one united race. Trying to figure out why is hopeless. It's a shame though.

Re: nigger and the ybp

Kimberly — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:25:46 -0000

ETS- I think it's probably true that white southerners mispronounced "negro" thus giving us "nigger", but it definitely was used before in France in Spain. A brief stint of research in the area tells me that, no matter the origin, people all over the world are aware of the negative connotation of the word nigger and the UK is no exception. So the word means the same, but perhaps the reason it has less sting for Black people in the UK is because they are "over" letting it get to them and have no camaraderie as a race to call up television networks in outrage. Just my observant opinion, if David McQueen is out there maybe he can shed some more light.

Re: crush on obama

Kimberly — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:51:14 -0000

I'll throw the first shoe on behalf of Michelle...that chick is stalkerific

Re: “143″ edition: tech news 6/13

Kimberly — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:20:48 -0000

It's in a Musiq Soulchild song....and I know people who used it when I was high school..

Re: Why do people hate on Tyler Perry?

Kimberly — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:49:50 -0000

Well I am of the opinion that when people hate on the product (for whatever reason) they are by the same action not giving credit where credit is due. I have seen other remarks and harsh criticisms of Perry because of his depiction of black people and the characters in his shows- this tells me that some people cannot separate the two and give a person credit for be successful while still critiquing their work.
It's happened to me before, and I think any artist has a hard time separating the efforts of their hard work from themselves. Especially when people dwell on the negative.

Also, when I think of hating, I don't think of how the critic truly feels about the other person. More times than not the hateful words are just a cover up for the critics own personal issues. What is more so my central point, is that everywhere in the media I see people talk negatively about something positive that someone else is doing. Whether it's Obama, Al Gore, or Tyler Perry, all these negative comments or reviews seem to be just opinions with egos. How about we try to give each other more pats on the back instead of carrying around so much hate.

Re: Why do people hate on Tyler Perry?

Kimberly — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:30:35 -0000

I'm thinking people just enjoy watching raunchy "dramas" like Flavor of Love/Charm School, Making the Band, and I Love New York, instead of positive comedy shows just trying to get an honest laugh.

Re: YBP Savings Tip

Kimberly — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:41:36 -0000

Thanks for referencing OneUnited.com. I had no idea what it was but I checked out the site and it looks like a really progressive move in the black community. For those who don't know, One United is the first black internet bank. Check it out.

Re: be still and know . . . Yourself

Kimberly — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:44:33 -0000

Good stuff GB, very good stuff. I agree that most of us (me included) need to breathe and slow down before rushing into things. I think most of the mistakes we make on a daily basis are because we were not acting with caution.

Re: The Candidates and the Covenant with Black America

Kimberly — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 22:18:08 -0000

The Republicans are debating September 27th

Re: A ‘Better’ Title

Kimberly — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:10:35 -0000

Because Toccara is a corny train wreck of wanna be stardom. Liked her on Top Model, can't stand her on BET!

Re: A ‘Better’ Title

Kimberly — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:02:07 -0000

I don't think being yourself is EVER wrong, which is actually another factor about hotghettomess.com since (despite our opinions) the people ridiculed on the site are just "being themselves." But as for Toccara, if that's just her personality (which I don't think it is, because like I said, I watched her on Top Model) then I'm just not a fan. But as for TV, I don't think being yourself is the goal- getting viewers to watch the show is the goal. If every host at BET just happens to be a true coon, then that's pretty convenient for BET.

Re: It’s not that entertaining … or at least shouldn’t be

Kimberly — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:53:33 -0000

I think you're right- politics and entertainment/media venues should not be overlapped. But I did catch the View (hey, I work from home) when the argument escalated and I was just happy to see Rosie hush up the little republican blond girl who, btw, is not a good representative for republicans anyway. Rosie is serious, the other chick was just belligerent which is why I think Rosie was just like, I'm done with it, there's just no talking to this person.

I also think that the show in general tries to be a news-type show for housewives or women who don't normally speak up on serious issues. It probably gets certain types of people talking about issues who wouldn't normally talk about it in their casual conversations.

Re: Justice for all?

Kimberly — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 18:42:58 -0000

Poor Eddie Murphy....Scary Spice bothers me...plus I saw that she has a new boyfriend now and is very happy with her situation. I'm sure the extra income will make her even happier. I'm all about paying to support your kids, but not if it breaks the man. So get ready for more corny Eddie Murphy movies- because if he really will have 10 total mouths to feed, then he will take any work thrown at him...

Re: 10 things that are not ybp (young, black, or professional)

Kimberly — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:01:02 -0000

Very good points.

Re: Wine Savvy not Wine Snobby

Kimberly — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:36:18 -0000

That's great that a group of sistas are doing something different with their drinking :). It's a creative initiative that I'll have to share with my friends. Thanks GB.

Re: Natural Black Hair not Glamorous?

Kimberly — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 18:05:00 -0000

Thanks for your comment. I decided to go natural when I was in college, after 9 years of having a relaxer. I don't know how long your hair is, but mine was a little past my shoulders and it grew out fine. The most important thing is to keep going to the hairdresser. I mostly straighten it to make it easier to comb and manage. But braids and locks are definitely not the only way to wear natural hair. I encourage you to give the natural look a try. And I agree with you about how narrow minded this white girl was. I try not to place any importance on what other people think (especially when it's founded on ignorance), but I know many professionals and lawyers feel pressure to look and dress a certain way because of their livelihood.