DISQUS

I think it's amazing how family plays such a big part in things when it comes to families outside of the Western Hemisphere. I dated someone who was from Africa and even though we shared the same skin tone our "loyalties" couldn't have been anymore different. I guess I couldn't see how you could have your identity be wrapped up in some one elses view but if I wasn't raised that way - who am I to say, really?

Congrats!
You need to tell me your secret. :)

I loved Paul Newman - since I can remember.
I was so sad to come back to the States and find out that he passed on (among other things that seem to have hit the fan while I was out of the country).

I haven't brought myself to watch the debates, yet. I think I'm tired of all the soap opera - ish that seems to be all over the place.

HA...I can't stand R.Kelly.
He's gross, nasty and not that talented in my opinion...NOT as a singer.
I'm not sure why women want to look the other way!

That shit is not cute and will never be cute, sorry!

I have to agree. I'm not angry and I date whomever I please (truth be told, male or female but let's not open that can of worms, shall we). I was annoyed with this movie, hell, I was annoyed with Waiting to Exhale too because none of these scenarios speaks to me. What about the chicks that are right down the middle, who do their own thing? Why do I get lumped into a category that doesn't fit me on either side?

I don't get it.

Congrats!

And I'll have to see that movie. Just to see what homeboy is talking 'bout.

If the dude can't hit the switch, there is no point. I like the feeling of being penentrated so when that doesn't happen; I'm upset. And I'm sorry, fingers won't work all the time. But I agree, I don't want to be ripped in two either. Not cool. Like the Goldilocks, I need to find one, "just riiiiight". ;-)

I love the Truth campaign commercials. I don't care what anyone else says!

I feel you. I'm overtly optimistic to a fault - I wasn't like this as a wee one so who knows when this trait developed.

I understand your sentiments, I live in Atlanta currently and the dating scene is well...I'm not sure there is a nice word to describe it but I keep truckin' on!

Dwayne Johnson is mine! I think he's the only man my mother and I would fight about. He's oh so sexy.

And you sound like me, when I'm crossed I'm pretty much done with you.

I don't care what anybody says, I love me some Michael Jackson...his music alone and career speaks for itself. It's funny he and my daddy are two days apart! It's funny looking at them two because MJ's 50 and my pops 50 are two different things all together!

I loved her (Michelle's) speech. I aspire to be like her in my own way! :)

I haven't seen HRC's message yet...I'll have to peep her out too.

Good post. I may add this to my site. I really needed to read this today. :)

I am learning that now at ripe ole 26 ;)
A relationship might have to end soon because of my wants. I'm not looking forward to it, though.

I love rock music.

Freddie Mercury was an amazing singer, I love Queen! Good choice...Party Hard & Rock On!!!

Freebird's guitar riff is amazing, it give me chills like the riff in the Eagles' Hotel California. :)

I was so mad about the Luda thing and I'm a huge Luda fan, love him, love what he does for the community, heck, he's not even a bad actor but the song was bad timing. I'm all about saying what you feel but you know it's already a charged time...people are just looking for a reason to start attacking.

Black In America? Well, I think they missed the mark but some aspects were correct. It made me mad that more everyday people weren't interviewed. Hell, CNN is based partly in Atlanta...and you can't throw a rock and NOT hit a black person.

To the Katie Couric comment I think for her its easy to bypass racism because I'm sure it doesn't really affect her but she's a woman SO sexism does.

I'm sure if you asked Soledad O'Brien her spin, she might have a different say on that matter...

I have been on a racist/sexist kick on my blog...I might have to look into her comment and write about it. :)

I loved Heath in Dark Knight. He was awesome and I'm not a fan of the Batman series at all but a lot of my actors held it down in that movie!

And I'm a huge Project Runway whore...yes, that is what I am...I'll admit it! I didn't see all of the first show, I have to see if I can get it OnDemand or something!

And with the crush thing? Hmm, I'm pretty cut and dry once it's done...it's done. I try my best not to live in the past even though it may be easier sometimes. :razz:

I'm glad everything seems to be working well for you and that the fit seems right for you!

I love them!

Say Yes & Butterflies...hmmm...good times right there!

It is horrible that they split. I didn't know!

I'm so happy for you! Congratulations. :) :)

Finding your true path is so enlightening. I'm still trying to find mine. I have bits and pieces but it's not fully formed yet.

I'm glad you took the test. I know it's hard being pegged but I'm sure everything makes sense and clicks with you now.

Have a great weekend!

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVED The Al Green TRIBUTE.

My mom raised me up on that man. So, the memories are bittersweet. I remember seeing him in concert and I was one of the youngest people up and singing along with him, with his shiny, gold suit on. I love him! Followed by Mr. Sapp-I have to download that song, does anyone know the name of it. He sang right when I needed to hear it and I got all teary eyed.

The SWV, EnVogue, Alicia and TLC segment was the next fave but the rest, ehhhhhhhhhhh..no.

I'm losing faith in black music. Yes, I said it. Or at least the popular stuff.

The Al Green tribute was the HIGHLIGHT of the night for me...and BET is supposedly my target age range right now.

Um, yea...okay.

I am not a Kobe fan. I think he's too arrogant for his own good.

Was it the best way to go about it? No. But I think this is back when Shaq couldn't say anything when they were on the same team.

Anyway, maybe it's karma coming around for the Kobster. I'm sure this thing will go viral.

I really don't understand the fear.

Obama is actually biracial. So he represents MORE than just one race. He speaks to a multitude of ethnicities because of what he represents.

Everyone wants to be one sided (black, included).

I say judge him on his merit and character NOT the skin tone and leave his wife out of it. She is strong, educated and outspoken like Hilary was--it's a new era, so leave her be!

Keep Your Head Up is one of my all time favorite songs. I remember listening to it when I was younger (I believe I was in elementary or early middle school)...I still remember all the words.

I think what grated me was that he was so SMART and articulate and to get caught up like he did was such a shame.