As the protagonist of …Church Girl, Ja Rule portrays Miles Montego, a former CA-area drug kingpin who’s converted his skills into concert promoting. Montego isn’t ’bout that life’ anymore, but since he’s still employing his posse of drug-dealing around-the-way rolldawgs, the Feds are looking for any excuse to turn them in and keep everyone under… Continue reading “I’m In Love With A Church Girl,” The MOC Preview & Soultracks Movie Review Link
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Only God Can Judge: What Everyone Can Learn From TV’s “Preachers Of L.A.”
There are palm trees, manicured lawns, and palatial homes with sparkling luxury vehicles parked out front. The men are dipped in designer suits, immaculately groomed and arm-in-arm with equally glamorous and accessorized girlfriends, wives and fiancees. At first glance, it’s a typical opening shot of any TV reality show on any given network…except that this… Continue reading Only God Can Judge: What Everyone Can Learn From TV’s “Preachers Of L.A.”
Too Cute, Too “Strong”: The DMN Briefing “Jupiter Strong” Book Series Q&A
Jupiter Strong, in many ways, is a typical five-year-old. She’s the youngest of three, has a big imagination, loves Mommy and Daddy and enjoys interacting with the world around her. Jupiter is a fictional leading lady of a children’s book series and made her national debut almost six months ago with the tale of her… Continue reading Too Cute, Too “Strong”: The DMN Briefing “Jupiter Strong” Book Series Q&A
WFAA’s Shon Gables: An Inspirational & Imperfect “Journey”
She may be an award-winning journalist and local news anchor, but that doesn’t exclude Shon Gables of WFAA-TV (Channel 8) from having to multitask like the rest of us. “My 3-year-old was having a temper tantrum and I had to take her from the gym,” she said during our recent phone chat. “so if I… Continue reading WFAA’s Shon Gables: An Inspirational & Imperfect “Journey”
Consequences & Repercussions: The Societal Significance of Chosen Names
Nia brought home an intriguing assignment weeks after becoming a second grader. A note from her homeroom teacher came attached with a worksheet and detailed a lesson using Kevin Henkes’ book, “Chrysanthemum.” The lesson was intended to help learn classmates’ names while also demonstrating the harm of teasing: “In ‘Chrysanthemum,’ a little mouse is given… Continue reading Consequences & Repercussions: The Societal Significance of Chosen Names