Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Today's History : Victoria's Secret
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Saturday, August 13, 2011
Tami Covers Rolling Out Magazine
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Friday, August 12, 2011
David Banner Speaks About Racial Murder in Mississippi and Drops New Music
This week David also dropped a new single,titled 'Swag'.Banner uses the song to address some major issues that he has noticed in the world,African American Community & the music industry. (Watch Video Below)
Since the release of the song, Banner has addressed many negative remarks,including ones that are stating that Banner was throwing shade on certain artists in the music industry.
Banner took to his twitter page today clarifying that:
@TheRealBanner: My song is about what we accept as a people - Not about rappers - Its SO MUCH BIGGER THAN RAP
As a person that has experienced his efforts of giving back first hand, I can honestly say that Banner has grown to become an aMAYzing Philanthropist and Businessman.
THE INTERVIEW
'SWAG' VIDEO
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
May's Laugh of The Day
The people at Target have set out to keep all the parents and kids updated on what's "in" this upcoming 2011-2012 school year. This commercial cracks me up everytime I see it. I hope you all enjoy. SEE VIDEO BELOW:
May's Features/Interviews: Up Close & Personal with KAIESHA FORD
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Monday, August 8, 2011
Big Boi Gets Into Some Big Trouble
Outkast’s Big Boi, whose real name is Antwan Patton, was arrested Sunday on drug charges.
Big Boi was busted in Miami on Sunday morning with Ecstasy pills, MDMA powder, and illegally possessed Viagra, to make matters worse.
Police have confirmed that the rapper was booked with possession and intent to use. It’s clear that Big Boi was about to have an even “bigger” party.
Unfortunately, there have not been any comments made by the rapper's reps.
Hopefully the legendary Atlanta artist bounces back from this and gets back in the studio to make some more classics.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Ohio Rampage Leaves Eight Dead
A Northeast Ohio man opened fire Sunday on his small town neighborhood, shooting eight people, including his girlfriend and her brother, prior to being gunned down by police.
The gunman along with seven victims were killed. Witnesses have reported that at least one of the victims was a child.
Police have not released the names or ages of the gunman or the victims nor have they given a motive, but have provided a timeline for the shootings that began around 11 a.m. in the middle-class neighborhood of Copley. Copley is a town of about 14000, west of Akron and about 40 miles south of Cleveland.
Currently, no new updates for this story have been revealed.
The gunman along with seven victims were killed. Witnesses have reported that at least one of the victims was a child.
Police have not released the names or ages of the gunman or the victims nor have they given a motive, but have provided a timeline for the shootings that began around 11 a.m. in the middle-class neighborhood of Copley. Copley is a town of about 14000, west of Akron and about 40 miles south of Cleveland.
Currently, no new updates for this story have been revealed.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
All Publicity is Not Good Publicity:From an Educated Young Woman in Mississippi
Earlier this week Actress Viola Davis and T.V Personality Rocsi Diaz made some pretty offensive comments towards the state of Mississippi.
On Thursday BET's 106 & Park interviewed Viola Davis, one of the stars from the new film 'The Help'. While the show's host, Rocsi Diaz, was interviewing Davis she asked her if she faced any challenges while being in Mississippi. The statements that followed were unpredicted and rather harsh.
Davis stated that she faced problems staying away from all the "FRIED" foods and the "MOONSHINE" which she called "Apple Pie, Peach Cobbler and Milk Punch". Her rude statements continued, she went on to say that there was nothing to do in Mississippi except go to Wal-Mart (country accent). Making matters worse, Rocsi Diaz replied to her statements by asking her if she had tried the "FRIED KOOL-AID" (which I have NEVER heard of).
I take in account that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and perhaps Mississippi is not a state that either Davis or Diaz prefer, however I was always taught that if you can not say something good then do not say anything at all.
Due to the fact that I am a native of Mississippi who has been outside of the state of Mississippi and survived on my own, these comments took me back to some pretty difficult times. I understand the stain that comes along with being from the south, nevertheless Mississippi, and I know how others place judgement on us residents without even knowing us. This judgement stems from things that were done in the past as well as things that are still taking place. Furthermore, I understand that my state still has some issues that we need to work on, but, honestly, what state does not?
In retrospect of this situation, It pays to watch what you say and how you say it. Someone might be reading this post now saying, "Those statements were not really worth this kind of reaction' or 'Is she really that upset over what they said?" The answer to both questions is YES and if you are a resident of Mississippi or have relatives in Mississippi you should be offended as well.
These statements, given on live Television, not only reflect on my state it reflects on me. Wondering how? Lets say, hypothetically, I apply for a job in New York City because I am well qualified for it and when I get to the interview the employer looks at my resume and sees that I am from Mississippi. Perhaps that particular employee has a child who watches 106 & park and heard that particular interview then told his/her parent about how us "Country Folk" in Mississippi eat all kinds of fried foods (as every other state does) and has nothing to do with our lives but go to Wal-Mart. Well, if that employer takes those statements into consideration along with all the other misfortunate titles that Mississippi has, then I'm probably as good as fired before I am even hired. I say this to say We can do bad all by ourselves Ms. Diaz and Ms. Davis, we do not need your 'Help'.
Speaking of 'Help' I feel that if any star of 'The Help' can come to our state and film a movie about people in our state then go off and talk about our state in a rude way, then they do not deserve to profit off of our state. I feel that we should work as a state to have that film banned from the state of Mississippi. I also, feel as though BET should be accountable for the statements of their host. I heard that she made other rude statements, however I did not hear those statements for myself.
On Thursday BET's 106 & Park interviewed Viola Davis, one of the stars from the new film 'The Help'. While the show's host, Rocsi Diaz, was interviewing Davis she asked her if she faced any challenges while being in Mississippi. The statements that followed were unpredicted and rather harsh.
Davis stated that she faced problems staying away from all the "FRIED" foods and the "MOONSHINE" which she called "Apple Pie, Peach Cobbler and Milk Punch". Her rude statements continued, she went on to say that there was nothing to do in Mississippi except go to Wal-Mart (country accent). Making matters worse, Rocsi Diaz replied to her statements by asking her if she had tried the "FRIED KOOL-AID" (which I have NEVER heard of).
I take in account that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and perhaps Mississippi is not a state that either Davis or Diaz prefer, however I was always taught that if you can not say something good then do not say anything at all.
Due to the fact that I am a native of Mississippi who has been outside of the state of Mississippi and survived on my own, these comments took me back to some pretty difficult times. I understand the stain that comes along with being from the south, nevertheless Mississippi, and I know how others place judgement on us residents without even knowing us. This judgement stems from things that were done in the past as well as things that are still taking place. Furthermore, I understand that my state still has some issues that we need to work on, but, honestly, what state does not?
In retrospect of this situation, It pays to watch what you say and how you say it. Someone might be reading this post now saying, "Those statements were not really worth this kind of reaction' or 'Is she really that upset over what they said?" The answer to both questions is YES and if you are a resident of Mississippi or have relatives in Mississippi you should be offended as well.
These statements, given on live Television, not only reflect on my state it reflects on me. Wondering how? Lets say, hypothetically, I apply for a job in New York City because I am well qualified for it and when I get to the interview the employer looks at my resume and sees that I am from Mississippi. Perhaps that particular employee has a child who watches 106 & park and heard that particular interview then told his/her parent about how us "Country Folk" in Mississippi eat all kinds of fried foods (as every other state does) and has nothing to do with our lives but go to Wal-Mart. Well, if that employer takes those statements into consideration along with all the other misfortunate titles that Mississippi has, then I'm probably as good as fired before I am even hired. I say this to say We can do bad all by ourselves Ms. Diaz and Ms. Davis, we do not need your 'Help'.
Speaking of 'Help' I feel that if any star of 'The Help' can come to our state and film a movie about people in our state then go off and talk about our state in a rude way, then they do not deserve to profit off of our state. I feel that we should work as a state to have that film banned from the state of Mississippi. I also, feel as though BET should be accountable for the statements of their host. I heard that she made other rude statements, however I did not hear those statements for myself.
Fellow Mississippians do not let these statements get you down because, clearly, those who know better do better Such as :
B.B. King *Legend*
Oprah *Legend*
David Banner *Humanitarian*
Elvis Presley *Legend*
The Canton Spirituals
Faith Hill
Morgan Freeman *Legend*
Monte Ellis
Big Krit
Lance Bass
Bo Diddley
Medgar Evers *Legend*
Brett Farve
William Faulkner *Legend*
James Earl Jones *Legend*
Simbi Khali
Brandy Norwood
Ray J
Walter Payton *Legend*
Charlie Pride
Leontyne Price
Jerry Rice *Legend*
LeAnne Rimes
Sela Ward
Muddy Waters *Legend*
Eudora Welty *Legend*
Richard Wright
Bobby Valentino- Born in Jackson, Mississippi
Rick Ross - Born in Coahoma County, Mississippi
Soulja Boy- Made most of his music while living in Mississippi.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
On the set of 'Think Like A Man'
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