The last 120 hours have been a trip…and possibly a plot for a lower budget Black version of “Single White Female.” I probably lost a pretty close (internet) pal. There was no huge e-beef. There was no big social justice disagreement. Just a regular ol’ hysterical episode followed by me basically “ghosting.” I won’t use… Continue reading “I’m Not Gonna Be Ignored….” AKA Histrionics R’ Us
Tag: Drama
Keep It Real, Make It Plain: Truth Is Love, Not Hateration
“Can’t I criticize what I love?” Toni Morrison, Song of Solomon It’s as close as your Facebook feed, your teenager’s tweets, your girlfriend’s Instagram or Uncle’s Pinterest boards: all of us are witnessing—and to a degree, participating in—-a social-media-driven celebration of self. It’s the famous James Brown refrain from “Get Up (I Feel Like Being… Continue reading Keep It Real, Make It Plain: Truth Is Love, Not Hateration
Tina Campbell’s “It’s Personal” CD Review/Preview Link
It was one of the most explosive exchanges in the history of reality television: In the midst of Season 3 of their popular reality show, Erica and Tina Campbell, AKA Grammy-winning Gospel duo, Mary Mary, discuss the infidelity that rocked the younger sister’s world and marriage. Anyone who saw the episode heard the anguish in… Continue reading Tina Campbell’s “It’s Personal” CD Review/Preview Link
Oct. 6: Fantasia’s Ex BF Files For Custody Of Teenage Daughter
Hmmmmmm, let’s see: little personal involvement with his daughter, no financial assistance and out of the blue, after Zion is out of the high-maintenance stage of girlhood, Deadbeat Daddy wants to swoop in for custody (and most likely, CS)? How cliche convenient. “We have been provided an official statement via the former American Idol winner’s… Continue reading Oct. 6: Fantasia’s Ex BF Files For Custody Of Teenage Daughter
Oct. 6: 34 Kids, 17 Mothers, 1 Father and The Lesson For Us All
“The ruin of a nation begins in the homes of its people.” African Proverb All of us make mistakes and accept less than we’re worthy or capable of one time or another when it comes to love and relationships. Sometimes there are unhealthy patterns established by family, then there can be substance abuse and mental… Continue reading Oct. 6: 34 Kids, 17 Mothers, 1 Father and The Lesson For Us All