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Why Ask Why – Week of April 26-30, 2010
Why are so many Americans defending Arizona’s new immigration law, which targets Mexicans? (Who’s next?) Why is it taking so long for the Gulf Coast oil spill to be contained? Why haven’t we heard more about the recently held “African … Continue reading
WHY ASK WHY
You asked for it and now it’s here – WHY ASK WHY as its own column and not one big continuous column. Apparently, I confused some of you with one continuous column. So, now WHY ASK WHY will have five … Continue reading
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Why Ask Why
*Why do some black people complain about the diversity of the mostly majority private schools they send their children to? *Why did President Obama’s just forced out Social Secretary Desiree Rogers need to go to an MTV dinner and other … Continue reading
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MOVIE REVIEW: “Avatar” Is Worth Seeing
With mixed reviews from journalists and moviegoers alike, James Cameron’s epic “Avatar” has already made over a billion dollars worldwide after only being released a few short weeks ago. For many, the movie is so wonderful and filled with so … Continue reading
“Rachel Getting Married’s” Colorful Twist
I finally watched “Rachel Getting Married” on DVD the other night, starring Anne Hathaway, who received an Oscar nomination for her lead role in the film last year. Now, I didn’t get the memo that it had a very nice … Continue reading
Props to ‘Precious?’
Props to “Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire” for receiving major Golden Globe and Screen Actors guild nominations as well as NAACP Image Awards nods. But it begs the question – can only stories about the trials of … Continue reading
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MOVIE REVIEW/COMMENTARY: The Princess and the Frog
The new film The Princess and the Frog is a mixed bag. While the film is hailed as Disney’s first animated feature starring a black princess, unfortunately, she is a frog throughout most of it. Set in 1920s New Orleans … Continue reading
Good Ol’ Boys Jump For Joy Over Tiger Scandal
“He’s no Jack Nicklaus or Arnold Palmer,” I heard a starch conservative talk show host say on the radio this afternoon. Of course, the host was referring to the Tiger Woods fiasco that hit an apex today as Tiger admitted … Continue reading
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New Orleans Native’s Head May Roll In Crasher-gate Scandal
Desiree Rogers’ days may be numbered as President Obama’s Social Secretary. Apparently, not only is the Secret Service taking heat for the Salahis’ crashing of last week’s White House Dinner, folks are also pointing fingers at the New Orleans native. … Continue reading
‘Precious’ L.A. Premiere Does Not Disappoint
Well folks, last night I attended the Los Angeles premiere of the highly acclaimed film, “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire.” I wasn’t invited to the event because of my premium blogging skills, but rather because I was volunteering … Continue reading
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Tagged AFI, oprah, paula patton, precious, sapphire, tyler perry
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