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No Sugary Drinks, but 'Stop and Frisk' Is OK?
Ebony‘s Michael Arceneaux writes that New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s support of the controversial police practice of “stop and frisk,” while he fights against sugary drinks and cigarettes, rings hollow. For someone who wants to make sure people don’t smoke, waste energy, shoot each other with military-style firearms, or eat a bagel that’s way too…
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Please Don't Bring Back 'Good Times'!
News of an upcoming film adaptation of the ’70s sitcom leaves Ebony‘s Michael Arceneaux saying, “Damn, damn, damn, James!” “Damn! Damn! Damn!” My reaction to news of a Good Times movie hearkened back to the episode in which Florida Evans learned that her husband had been killed at the railroad job that was finally supposed…
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Sex Ed in Kindergarten Is the Right Idea
Ebony‘s Michael Arceneaux is all for little ones learning “the basics about anatomy, reproduction, healthy relationships and personal safety.” My mama taught me about sex before I learned to write in cursive. She is a devout Christian, but she is also a registered nurse who helps take care of new mothers. That includes the numerous…
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A Note to Keri Hilson and Her Twitter Enemies
Writing at Ebony, Michael Arceneaux warns the singer to stop being “nasty and messy” but reminds critics that her biggest fan is that she possibly doesn’t like Beyoncé. … There are other examples of you two-stepping in some mess. Like when you dissed Ke$ha by saying on camera, “I hate that b*tch” as you proceeded…
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Dear Chris Brown: Stop Fighting and Get Some Help
Ebony‘s Michael Arceneaux pens a stern open letter to the altercation-prone pop star. Christopher Maurice Brown, why must I always read about you being involved in a fight? I see that you’ve invoked the passion of the Christ in defense of yourself, but Negro, you’re going to mess around and have God smite thee with…
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Let's Get 'Beyoncé-Gate' Straight
(The Root) — Beyoncé recently posted a photo of herself on Instagram wearing a sweatshirt emblazoned with the question, “Can I live?” Can you blame her? The backlash against her after it was revealed that she lip-synched the national anthem at President Barack Obama’s inauguration last week has been swift and brutal. And it seems…
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'Real Husbands of Hollywood': What We've Been Waiting For?
Writing at Ebony, Michael Arceneaux says it was about time for a new black comedy to be a hit with audiences, and it was also time for Kevin Hart to have his own vehicle. I didn’t have to wait until the end of the series premiere of Real Husbands of Hollywood to channel the late…
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13 Things to Look Forward to in 2013
(The Root) — It was an eventful year for various reasons, but now it’s time for 2012 to step aside for the new year. With so much chatter about what is to come in 2013, here’s a list of what some of us are looking forward to most. And here’s hoping we won’t be disappointed!…
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Marketing Can't Solve the GOP's Minority Problem
Michael Arceneaux writes at Ebony that Tim Scott — the man South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley named to replace Jim DeMint and thus become the nation’s only black senator — makes a specious argument when he says that advertising can bring more diversity to the Republican Party. … During an appearance on CNN’s Starting Point, Scott said…
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Serena Williams' Body Is No Joke
After watching Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki mock Williams’ curves, Ebony‘s Michael Arceneaux explains why he isn’t laughing. Tennis star Caroline Wozniacki likes to try it. During a recent exhibition match against Maria Sharapova in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wozniacki broke into an imitation of Serena Williams on the court. The Danish tennis pro actually stuffed…
