“I’m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure don’t deserve me at my best.” -Marilyn Monroe- Hey guys! I hope everyone had a relaxing and productive weekend. I’m still on a high from last weeks ... Read More »
I enjoy Tyler Perry’s plays, but I would be lying if I didn’t say that every now & then I prefer to watch something that isn’t predicatable. This past Saturday I went to see August Wilson’s ‘JITNEY’ here in Chicago. It’s currently playing at the Court Theatre, which is on the University of Chicago’s campus. ‘JITNEY’ tells the story of ... Read More »
source: http://schoolsofthought.blogs.cnn.com This Black History Month has been tricky. On February 1, 2012, we received news that Don Cornelius had committed suicide. Cornelius was the founder and pioneer of Soul Train, a show that captured the spirit of African Americans through fashion, song, and dance. Ten days later our heart was indefinitely broken when we heard the news that our ... Read More »
Last week I had a chance to see “For Colored Girls”. To everyone’s surprise, including mine, I didn’t particularly care for the film. To be honest, I’m tired of seeing Black women portrayed as being sad, depressed, and hopeless. There was one line in particular that stuck out to me: “Being colored is a metaphysical dilemma I have not ... Read More »
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