How much lower can someone go than to cross the mother of a deceased child by pimping said child’s image against her wishes? Compounding a tragedy with a tragedy like this is simply UNFATHOMABLE. #OutOfOrder #Foul #Grimy A physical assault erupted among family members of Michael Brown over the rights to sell merchandise bearing his… Continue reading Oct 27: Brown Family Brawls Over Profits Off Victim’s Image
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Oct. 27: Telling Others To Ignore What You Enjoy…Hypocritical Much?
Let’s just put it like this: most people simply know better than to tell others to not worry about something that they themselves have in abundance. Married people usually don’t tell lonely friends to not date, couples with children don’t tell the reproductively-challenged that kids aren’t that important and women with ample cleavage don’t go… Continue reading Oct. 27: Telling Others To Ignore What You Enjoy…Hypocritical Much?
Oct. 27: “Jupiter Strong” Book Series Poised For TV Debut
Do you love and want powerful, positive images for your African-American sons and daughters? Do you want quality ‘edutainment’ that will stay with and enrich you all long after the credits roll? Then support the creators of “Jupiter Strong” and GET ON-BOARD, read and share… From the FB page….“*ATTENTION** **ATTENTION** **ATTENTION** Set a reminder in… Continue reading Oct. 27: “Jupiter Strong” Book Series Poised For TV Debut
Oct. 27: News FLash—Voter ID Is About Diminishing Black Votes
This commenter breaks down the dilemma like ATOM PARTICLES: “When you register to vote, your citizenship, residence and eligibility are verified. A card is mailed to your verified address which you present when you vote. Your signature is checked to make sure it matches the one on file. New cards are mailed every 2 years… Continue reading Oct. 27: News FLash—Voter ID Is About Diminishing Black Votes
Oct 27: “What’s Happening!” Actress Battling Breast Cancer
Sending positive thoughts, prayers and hopes for a full recovery out to Dr. Danielle Spencer, AKA Roger’s kid sister Dee. Keep on keeping on Sister!!! “One of the most memorable lines from the ’70s sitcom What’s Happening came from Raj’s bratty little sister, Dee. In at least every episode, Dee, played by Danielle Spencer, had… Continue reading Oct 27: “What’s Happening!” Actress Battling Breast Cancer