Farewell, Odetta

December 03, 2008

The folk and blues singer died last night in New York. She was one of five major players that shaped my consciousness. Her voice provided a soundtrack to the civil rights movement, and although I was about 15 years too late, she helped my mind grow.

NBC Heroes Employee Says There's Too Much Diversity in Hollywood

November 30, 2009

A fan of the show Heroes complains of white male privilege. An employee of the show tells her, Oh please. It's hard for white men in Hollywood.

Black Conservative Doesn't Want Oprah to Interview Obama on Christmas

Black Republican Lisa Carter believes Oprah and Obama are thorns in the side of Black America. Especially during Christmas.

Peru Apologizes for Mistreatment of Afro-Peruvians

Peru apologizes to its Afro-Peruvian population: abuse has gone on too long.

Lincoln University Won't Let Overweight Students Graduate Without Fitness Course

Historically black college Lincoln University forces overweight students to take fitness course to graduate.  Good idea? Or inappropriate?

Only the Super Negro Sells Movie Tix in Europe

The film Couples Retreat removed its black actors from its promo poster. Racist? No. They're just trying to sell tickets in Europe.

Sarah Palin Says Newsweek Photo Is Sexist

Newsweek's cover photo of Sarah Palin doesn't look sexist.  It looks like Sarah Palin in workout gear.

Anthony Sowell's Victims: Drug Addicted, Expendable and Murdered

Most of Anthony Sowell's victims had histories of drug use. With that said, was there anything to be done about their fate?

Brown Paper Bag: Blame Black Hollywood

Hollywood's color complex is deep-rooted with decision-making black folks.

John Muhammad is Dead. American Violence is Not.

John Allen Muhammad is dead. So now what do we do about this country's leftover violence?

Comedian Katt Williams Was Guest in Home. So What's Up With the Crowbar?

Comedian Katt Williams allegedly stole jewelry and collectible coins in Atlanta. Why can't comedians find something better to do in their spare time?