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Re: Afternoon Open Thread

jelana — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:39:22 -0000

I agree with you Craig. Although I am not gay, it is obvious that being gay is worse than being Black in today's society.

Re: Afternoon Open Thread

jelana — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:11:46 -0000

Happy Birthday!

Re: Afternoon Open Thread

jelana — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:45:44 -0000

I doubt that this one talks.

Re: Afternoon Open Thread

jelana — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:24:57 -0000

Rikyrah,
Target now has the Princess Tiana doll on sale for $8!

Re: Afternoon Open Thread

jelana — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:03:14 -0000

I watched.

Re: Afternoon Open Thread

jelana — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:40:12 -0000

Unfortunately, it doesn't start here until Nov 20th. I was looking forward to seeing it today.

Re: Evening Open Thread

jelana — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:42:04 -0000

I saw This Is It today. MJ was amazing and mesmerizing. Those concerts would have been phenomenal!

Re: Amazing and disturbing tweet from Fort Hood area. Now with ebonics translation

jelana — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:32:51 -0000

They should have known not to deploy him since his ethnicity seems to be Middle Eastern. This is not the first problem the military has had with this.

Re: Afternoon Open Thread

jelana — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:15:44 -0000

That is certainly the truth. My 27 year old nephew has it and he has to have a whole body blood transfer every 5 weeks. It is unbelievable what he has to endure. My sister and her husband were both tested for the trait, but her husband was misdiagnosed.

Re: Afternoon Open Thread

jelana — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:46:40 -0000

We also need to be tested for the trait before we have children--males & females. When both parents have the trait, a sickle cell child will most likely be born. Prevention is a necessity.

Re: Wednesday Open Thread

jelana — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:10:47 -0000

I once read that there are usually 100 serial killers operating worldwide and that
they only occur in industrialized countries.

Re: Roy DeCarava dies at 89; art photographer depicted the African American experience

jelana — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:59:01 -0000

Same here. I am going to check and see if there are any books of his photographs.

Re: Afternoon Open Thread

jelana — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:57:27 -0000

This recant was nothing more than an attorney trying to get FREE publicity!
It is obvious to everyone that Megan has mental health issues.

Re: Afternoon Open Thread

jelana — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:52:05 -0000

I watched. I wasn't shocked though. The president said he had a problem which needed to be taken care of. That always leads to murder or attempted murder.

Re: Saturday Open Thread

jelana — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:08:52 -0000

I watched it as well and I enjoyed the 1st episode!

Re: Afternoon Open Thread

jelana — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:39:45 -0000

The more expensive one---you know how grandmas are.

Re: Afternoon Open Thread

jelana — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:35:15 -0000

Get it! I did! My 2.5 year old granddaughter loves princesses. I could not resist.
A black princess too---it is way past time. I can't wait to see the movie!

Re: CNN’s ‘Latino in America’ -Day 1 Open Thread

jelana — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:12:21 -0000

Columbia has the 3rd largest population of black people outside of Africa. The US is #2.

Re: Afternoon Open Thread

jelana — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:55:45 -0000

I wish I was there with you. Have a GREAT time. H was phenomenal when I saw him in July!

Re: Afternoon Open Thread

jelana — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:49:43 -0000

Actually, he calls black men "Brother" all the time. He calls Tavis, Brother Tavis.
It's simply a generational thing.

Re: Saving Public Resources and Protecting Our Most Important Resource: Children

jelana — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:39:00 -0000

I applaud you for this plan. Any idea that helps educate our children get as thumbs up from me.

Re: Obama, Oprah & the Olympics

jelana — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:11:06 -0000

I have the movie as well. As my daughter and I watched it, I stated, "this cannot possibly be a true story". It was absolutely stunning!

Re: Wednesday Open Thread

jelana — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:11:11 -0000

If you have small children, I have come across a website which they may enjoy.
http://www.lullabylettie.com./

Re: Sunday Open Thread

jelana — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:16:47 -0000

I agree. This is my 1st time watching but I thought Roland did a good job and I enjoyed it as well.

Re: Sunday Open Thread

jelana — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:06:46 -0000

Melody Barnes is talking to Roland Martin on TVOne.