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2012 BET Awards: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
As some of you know, this year, I had the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the hottest celebrities in music, television and film at the 2012 BET Awards. Being that I was able to personally interact with the stars, not as a journalist or a fan, with whom they will mind … Continue reading
Sparing the Rod: Lessons From Our Fathers
Ironically, just days before Father’s Day, on June 8, megachurch pastor, Creflo Dollar, was arrested for choking, slapping and physically restraining his 15-year old daughter during an argument that ensued regarding her desire to attend a party. Her story was corroborated by her 19-year old sister, and there were some physical signs of injury. Initially, I was only going to address … Continue reading
An Open Letter to Rihanna
It feels like every day you struggle just to breathe. You wake up alone, you fall asleep…alone even though you’re completely surrounded, lost in a crowd. It hurts to hear his name, to see him check into the Four Seasons, when he has left you stranded at Heartbreak Hotel. All of these emotions I’ve felt, … Continue reading
Celebrity Double Standards
Unfortunately, when you become a celebrity, your private life is no longer private and what’s done in the dark will definitely be brought to the light. But, why are Black celebrities ostracized for committing the same act, or acts that are equally as heinous, while others simply receive a slap on the wrist and maybe some … Continue reading
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