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Re: How To Kiss A Boy and/or a Girl

Symphony — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:27:01 -0000

I only spent a day in Amsterdam. How long were you in Holland?

Re: I Got Some Questions For You…

Symphony — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:37:27 -0000

Worst movie: Sliver

Re: The 10 Spot: Basketball Players

Symphony — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:43:54 -0000

Dwight Howard

Re: Old School Friday: Favorite Female Singers

Symphony — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:27:08 -0000

Loved that Mariah song; much better than "Hero" IMO. Love Alanis as well. Watched an interview she did recently, she's damn cool.

Re: Peeking In

Symphony — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:32:11 -0000

That sounds like quite a nice working environment. I hope it always remains that way for you.

Re: If I Ruled The World

Symphony — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:31:50 -0000

I love, love the Golden Girls. Classic TV right there. I still laugh when I catch it on Lifetime. I was definitely saddened by the news.

Katie Couric needs to shut up. I'm sick of this sexism is worst than racism crap. If you want to talk about sexism go ahead but no need to compare it to racism. When law enforcement starts beating the crap out of her being a woman then she can compare. And thats not to say that women arent beaten for being women (meaning men do it because they can) but its not done by law enforcement.

Kwame and Christine can get the same treatment as Marion Jones and Martha Stewart.

Re: Grown Woman

Symphony — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:35:36 -0000

Thank you, thank you for not only speaking about it on the blog but making that step to do something. I think there is just too much talking in the blogosphere. There are a lot of little things we can do but I think people think making a difference requires life-altering changes or a lot of time.

I remember the blogs going crazy over a white valedictorian at Morehouse but I wonder how many of us see a kid with potential and even slow down a bit to give a little advice.

One of my Upward Bound students was a ninth grader. She wants to be a lawyer and go in business. I told her about doing a dual program, the LSAT, getting the highest grades possible from her first semester in college (four years away) and gave her a bunch of view books from different law schools. She might have been a bit overwhelmed but so many of our kids with the biggest dreams don't know the people they are competing with kids who have parents and mentors who do take time with them from high school and in some cases middle school.

I went to school with a white female who before she had applied to law school spent countless years in the professional/corporate environment, sat in on staff meetings, prepared witnesses for trial, read/proofread briefs, and was mistaken for co-counsel by a judge during a trial. Her mom was a doctor and I think her dad was a lawyer.

All of us who have this determination to see improvement in the Black community need to stop talking about it and realize we're the ones who can help these kids. This was way too long I'm sure but again, THANK YOU MSMARVALUS. What you're doing is beautiful.

Re: I Got A Headache

Symphony — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:31:20 -0000

I'm so sick of all this whining around the blogosphere about the CNN special. If it were all good news the same people would say its CNN's way of trying to pretend there are no injustices in the country directed towards Black people. Truth is, its hard to make something completely balanced and perfect. If you do, then its probably crap anyway.

I read about that preacher. It was one of those stories that left my mouth open. I couldn't wrap my head around the evil that is that man.

As far as Luda, Black people of all people should know everything they do reflects on all Black people. And anything an Obama supporter does will be seen as something Obama represents or approves of.

And every time Obama comes out and rips one of his supporters a new one for saying stupid things like this I agree. You don't owe loyalty to stupidity and ignorance.

Re: The10Spot: Tomorrow Is Not Promised

Symphony — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:47:41 -0000

I love thoughtful gifts. I'm a book giver myself. Happy birthday to your young man.

Re: The10Spot: Sista Can’t Fly On One Wing

Symphony — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:27:23 -0000

His choice of Palin cracks me up for all the rah rah over great strategic move. I've said how I feel about that on my blog. But what cracks me up is this is from the man who would rather lose an election than lose a war and that the VP has to be ready to lead should something happen to the president.

The phone number thing. I just tell them. One time this guy said, "Okay I'll give you my number." I said as politely as I could, "No thank you, because I won't use it." My mother said I was so mean. Eh. I'm all about being nice but I don't think I should have to place myself in an over the top uncomfortable situation just to be nice.

Re: TMV: Things That Are Pissing Me Off

Symphony — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:14:01 -0000

Yes, this "man having a baby" story is tired and overhyped. They are acting like a Mike had a baby.

And that snake....ARGH, my chest hurts. I feel like Fred Sanford. I showed my son and when the video was over he sitting there stilling waiting and said, "What?"

Re: Old School Friday: A Tribute To Jazz!

Symphony — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:03:53 -0000

My mother got me for my Ray Charles CD. I'll see her next week so I can swipe it back.

Ms Marvalus, I was looking for your email address. Send me an email when you can please at symphonyep@gmail.com I need to run something by you.

Re: The10Spot: Everything She Wants

Symphony — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:11:41 -0000

Rosewood...that is the movie right there. Thats the one that ticks me off.
And yes, Michelle looks so stunning in that picture.
The Abraham Biggs story is so sad.
As far as Myron Rolle and stories like his, I think we should have a day, good news Tuesday or something, where we post about something good in the Black community. After starting "Tradition of Excellence" trust me, I know there is no shortage of good news that hits my inbox every day.

Re: The10Spot: Everything She Wants

Symphony — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:20:40 -0000

From SI:

Florida State professor Sally Karioth bought two cards to give her prized pupil Saturday; one for good news and one for bad. Had Myron Rolle opened the bad-news card, it would have played the old Band-Aid jingle.

That card will remain stuck in its envelope. When Rolle, FSU's starting free safety, opened the good-news card, it blasted that Tag Team classic, "Whoomp, There It Is." And that probably marked the first and last time Tag Team will serenade a freshly minted Rhodes Scholar.

Rolle, a junior who earned his bachelor's degree in 2 1/2 years, now has the opportunity to join a club that includes former President Bill Clinton and former New York Knicks star and U.S. senator Bill Bradley. He was one of two Rhodes scholars selected from 13 candidates in District 7, which comprises Florida, Alabama and Tennessee. There are 32 Rhodes Scholars elected each year. Rolle is the first BCS conference starter to win a Rhodes Scholarship since Stanford tight end Cory Booker in 1992. Booker now is the mayor of Newark, N.J.

Rolle said he wasn't nervous for his interview early Saturday afternoon.

"It's almost like a game," he said. "You practice, practice, practice, and when the lights come on, you show what you're made of."

The scholarship will pay for two to three years of tuition, room and board at Oxford. Rolle has said he likely would study medical anthropology at Oxford.

After hearing the good news, Rolle hopped into an SUV, which took him to Birmingham International Airport. There, he boarded a jet bound for Baltimore. Upon landing, Rolle will travel to College Park, Md., where he will hopefully arrive in time to play the remainder of the Seminoles' game against Maryland.

Re: Good News Tuesday

Symphony — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:32:11 -0000

No MM, thank you for joining in. I need to pass it along. Please feel free to pass it along to bloggers you think would be interested.

And that story is amazing.

Re: Good News Tuesday: The Benefactor

Symphony — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:07:38 -0000

I love this story. To give so much and ask for nothing in return. Thanks Marvalus.

Re: The10Spot: U.N.I.T.Y.

Symphony — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:55:21 -0000

And it has to be asked. Who are the bad guys going to be if Diddy is James Bond? Are they going to Africa? I dont see him being able to go under cover in Russia.

Re: Good News Tuesday: They’re Invited To The Dance

Symphony — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:24:28 -0000

Nice. I love it. I hope the Obamas in the White House brings about more of our history beyond the fact that slaves help build the White House.

Re: Good News Tuesday: Dwight Howard

Symphony — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:03:18 -0000

Great story. My Magic may not win championships but they are dedicated to the community. Thanks for sharing that MM, I hadn't read this story. I look forward to Tuesdays to see the story you post. :)

Re: MovieWatcher: Seven Pounds

Symphony — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:11:09 -0000

Its definitely a Blockbuster or Netflix or On Demand or public library check out kind of movie. Even if you're a Will Smith fan I'd just wait it out. At least until it gets to the discount movie theater if you have one in your area.

Re: Sunday Inspirations: Twenty Dollars

Symphony — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:37:44 -0000

So good Marva.

Re: Good News Tuesday: A Blogging Miracle

Symphony — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:38:49 -0000

Wow Marv. I got teary-eyed on that one. That was beautiful.

Re: Happy New Year!

Symphony — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:35:22 -0000

Happy New Year!

Re: Why I Blog - The 2009 Edition

Symphony — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:55:23 -0000

Such a nice post Marv. And I love the Marvalus Chick down there getting her party on! Cute.

Re: Help Me Understand, Please

Symphony — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:23:32 -0000

I can't help you understand this one. I was hoping someone could help me understand. I don't know what his monthly child support was but its not as much as she was responsible for I'm sure. I think its rare that disadvantaged women used child support money to live a glam life. You have rent (if you didn't have a kid you could live in a smaller, cheaper place.) Daycare, child needs and when they get older they need clothes, etc. They want to go on field trips, they want to do things with their friends, they want to participate in activities. For men who have concerns document, take pictures, put the system on the women the way they did it to you. You can't lose your mind about it because 1- you should be out of the money anyway and 2-be concerned enough to fight for full custody. But I'm pretty #2 ain't going to happen with a lot of these guys who whine about child support.

As far as I'm concerned he didn't want to pay child support nor did he want or know how to be a father. You are right Marv, he didn't want this responsibility.

Re: Good News Tuesday: Mr. Clark

Symphony — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:07:13 -0000

Oprah puts her money where her mouth is. Makes it easier to handle the annual weigh issues stories. We have motivated, smart, innovative, creative kids all over the country. Its too bad those in their lives (family or not) have such low expectations for them.

Great story Marv.

Re: Good News Tuesday: Tony Dungy

Symphony — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:47:01 -0000

He seems to be a beautiful, strong man. I'm glad he is able to be the counter to some of the few knuckleheads that get an excessive amount of attention in sports.

Re: TV Watcher: American Idol

Symphony — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:18:39 -0000

I watched last night for the first time since Season 3. And Damages--watch that. The second episode of Season 2 comes on tonight at 10, FX.

Re: PageTurner: A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

Symphony — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:43:00 -0000

I've had this book for about a year and haven't been able to read it. Currently I'm in the middle of "Manhunt: The 12 Day Chase For Lincoln's Killer". Its pretty good because its amazing just how much we didnt learn in school. We pretty much he was assassinated in the theater and that was about it. So much detail.

But thanks for the review I'll have to get to this book in the summer. The semester has started and its going to be hard reading anything other than a textbook.

Re: Good News Tuesday: A Real Live “Superman”

Symphony — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:07:01 -0000

A true hero. These are the kinds of acts we need to broadcast. Thanks for the story Marv.

Re: Ain’t Really Love

Symphony — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:57:20 -0000

Great post Marv. I don't know what its like either. And honestly, I think if someone put their hands on me I might end up in jail for manslaughter.

Re: Tell Me What You See

Symphony — Thu, 14 May 2009 19:54:23 -0000

Thats what I was looking at Cynthia! LOL

Re: My Project

Symphony — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:52:15 -0000

Congrats Marva. This is fabulous.

Re: About Us

Symphony — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:20:14 -0000

But, this is not one of those sites that seeks to “end intolerance” or “end racism” in America. From where I sit, that’s simply unrealistic. The goal here is to talk about race in America with renewed energy, compassion and candor.

I think many people enter into conversations about race hoping that they will end it. To me, that is unrealistic and disheartening; it leads to people becoming frustrating and not wanting to have the discussion anymore. There is no quick fix to making things better and there is no fix to ending intolerance and racism.

I'm glad I found your site (through the NPR link from Jack and Jill Politics).