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Why Do We Love Sophia Grace and Not Black Children?
Madame Noire blogger Charing Ball deconstructs the fascination with a viral video of two British girls singing Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass," saying that such praise and attention is unlikely to be lavished upon African-American children.
The Tracy Morgan Dilemma: Is It OK Not to Help Mom?
Madame Noire blogger Charing Ball sympathizes with Tracy Morgan, who reportedly refuses to bail out his estranged mom, who is facing foreclosure. Ball, who is estranged from her own mom, says these situations can be complicated.
Why Line Up for 'Red Tails' and Not 'Pariah'?
Citing the quiet popularity of Pariah, Madame Noire blogger Charing Ball challenges George Lucas' conceit that black cinema will be jeopardized if Red Tails fails at the box office.
S--t Natural-Hair Girls Need to Stop Saying
The viral video has sparked a debate about good hair and bad hair, which promulgates self-loathing and has to stop, Charing Ball writes in a blog entry at Madame Noire.
Gay Is Not the New Black
Madame Noire blogger Charing Ball expresses concern that racism is subsumed by other social issues. She also disputes the claim that "gay is the new black" because black is still black.
Herman Cain and Why We Hate Cheating Politicians
Part of the reason we love to hate cheating politicians is that they tend to exaggerate and elevate their moral stature, Charing Ball writes in a blog entry at Madame Noire.
Is Gloria Cain a Harassment Enabler?
In a blog entry at Madame Noire, Charing Ball asks whether Mrs. Cain has turned a blind eye to antisocial behaviors that have been revealed about her husband.
Is Lil' Kim Too Old to Rap?
Lil' Kim is not too old to spit rhymes, but sexist stereotypes makes it hard for an 'old G' to stay in the game, blogs Charing Ball at Madame Noire.
