Look Beyond The Surface !

When you look at this photo, what is your first emotion?
Is it one of pride?
Is it one of nostalgia?
Is it a reminder of how far we've come?
What is it?
Over the last few weeks this photo has been floating around social media under the caption;
"One Black Man Died For Another Black Man To Win."
When you read that caption the photo looks innocent, right?
It looks like a photo you can add to your Obama Photo Collection, right?
(All black people should have an Obama Photo Collection-this is history!)
So again I ask you, what is your first true emotion when you look at this photo?
I have to admit, when I first saw it, I too felt a sense of pride.
I felt a sense of nostalgia.
I felt a sense of history.
But then I looked at it again, and again, and again.
And the more I looked at it, the more those feelings started to disappear.
The more I looked at it, the more I started to feel offended.
The more I looked at it, the more I started to think,
"Something isn't right about this picture."
Look at it again..........
No go ahead, look at it!
A picture of Mrs. King comforting her daughter as she sit at her husband's funeral, and the picture of Mrs. Obama with her daughter, in the same position as Dr. King's daughter doesn't seem strange to you?
It's almost as if, someone-the creator of this picture, is trying to send a message.
I know, I know.....some of you are probably saying,
"Mod you're reading too much into it, it's just a photo."
Is it?
Am I really reading too much into it?
By now, many of you should know me well enough to know that I wasn't going to just let this photo go unchallenged......or shall I say, unchecked!
So I did a little research and wouldn't you know, my research lead me to a website (that I won't promote on this blog).
The website is a radical, right wing, modern day KKK  conservative website that's dedicated to demonizing President Obama.
This is the website that first came up with the idea of passing out bumper stickers with
" Pray For Obama- Psalm 109:8" on them.
You may ask, what's the big deal?
I'll tell you what the big deal is-go look up Psalm 109:8.
No, go ahead, I'll wait on you.
SERIOUSLY! GO LOOK IT UP!
*five minutes later*
NOW do you get it?
Just like people were putting those bumper stickers on their cars and not knowing the message behind that verse.
Many are now passing this photo around social media and not understanding the meaning behind this photo.
Yes, I know what the caption says, but that caption was added by someone on social media.

For those of you who are still lost, let me help you out.
The same people who was praying for President Obama's children to be fatherless, and his wife to be a widow (Psalm 109:8),
Are the same people who constructed this photo.

For those of you who are STILL lost, let me help you out some more.
These people want the same thing that happened to Dr. King to happen to President Obama.
They want this photo to become a reality.
So the next time someone shares this photo with you, share this blog with them and tell them to look beyond the surface!

The "Loving" Story

When a man loves a woman-I mean, REALLY loves a woman,
there is absolutely nothing he wouldn't do to be with her.

Sometimes he has to make sacrifices.
-Like putting her wants above his own.

Sometimes he has to make tough decisions.
-Like allowing her to leave so he can get her back.
 (Ok, that one was personal)

But sometimes, he has to be willing to risk everything he has,
including his life.

If you're not familiar with the "Story" of Richard and Mildred Story, it goes like this:
A white man in 1950s Virgina, falls in love with a black woman.
They get married and have children.
But there's a problem.
As you can imagine, interracial marriages were illegal back then.
But this white man loved this black woman so much, that he was willing to risk it all.

The documentary airs on HBO tonight at 8pm cst.
Here's a clip of the "Story".

Happy Valentine's Day, Ladies!

At the risk of losing my "Man Card", I want to wish all the ladies a Happy Valentine's Day.

Whitney!

There are superstars
And then there are superstars that all you have to do is say their first name:
Anita
Patti
Frankie
Stevie
The list goes on and on.
But there are very few of those superstars that redefined the music industry:
Michael
Prince
And yes........WHITNEY!

Whitney had one of those voices that as soon as you heard the first note
You knew, you were listening to something special.
I can't begin to put into words the void she will leave in the industry.
Neither can I put into words the many fun memories I have from her music.
The argument I got into with an old girlfriend while "Shoop" played in the background.
The time I fell flat on my behind during band practice at Alabama State while we were playing
"I'm Your Baby Tonight"
The first time I slow danced with a girl (on the wall) in the eighth grade over Reginald and Devo Collins house while listening to
"You Give Good Love"
(Yes, I started early-lol)
Her music created so many memories for so many.
And that's how I will remember her.
I refuse to get into her drug use or speculate on the cause of her death.
Instead, I will honor her memory by sharing one of my favorite Whitney songs:

Meet Lindora Richardson

It was just another day in Charlotte, North Carolina for school bus driver Lindora Richardson......and then this happened:



She's being called a hero by many (and rightfully so), but she says the children are the actual heroes.

Sorry to disagree Ms. Richardson, but YOU are the hero!

On behalf of all parents, I want to say thank you!

I Got Your "Food Stamp President".....Right Here! *makes gesture*

For months, we've had to listen to Newt Gingrich use the race baiting term "Food Stamp President" when addressing President Obama.
It's an old political move that plays on the false stereotypes of black people and black politicians.
You know how they do........
Make racial remarks without actually making racial remarks.

(For the record, to all of you Republicans who sneak in here, read my blog, then go back and discuss what I said on your blog or Facebook page, I would still prefer to be called a nigger than for you to insult my intelligence by saying you're not being racist when you make comments like this.)

Anyway......
I want to show you the perfect way to handle the modern day ku klux klan GOP.
Ladies and gentlemen..........
Boys and Girls............
I present to you, my new hero, Congressman Luis Guiterrez (D-IL).



Can we get a round of applause for Congressman Guiterrez?
*claps, whistles*
"Thank you..........thank you......you're far too kind!"

The next time one of your modern day ku klux klan GOP friends refer to President Obama as the "Food Stamp President", please show them this clip.

*side note*
Why didn't someone from the CBC think to do this?

Where's The Outrage Over Roland Martin's Suspension?

*Last week, the Susan G. Komen Foundation announced that they would stop funding Planned Parenthood.
But their donors organized and complained so much that the Foundation reversed their decision.

*Late last week, the Obama administration announced that it would not allow religiously affiliated employers, such as universities and hospitals to deny full birth control coverage to women they employ.
(In other words pay for their contraceptives.)
But the Catholic church (lead by mis-guided bishops) organized and complained so much that now, the President is considering reversing or adjusting that bill.

*During the Super Bowl, Roland Martin sent out this tweet after a commercial aired featuring soccer star David Beckham modeling in his new line of men's underwear.

 If a dude at your Super Bowl party is hyped about David Beckham's H&M underwear ad, smack the ish out of him! #superbowl

 

Afterwards, gay rights groups organized and complained to CNN that Roland's tweet was "insensitive".

Today, Roland Martin was suspended by CNN.

 

My point:

Women (mostly white) will organize and complain to get something they want done.

Religious groups (mostly white) will organize and complain to get something they want done.

Gay and Lesbian groups will organize and complain to get something they want done.

Why is it that black people won't do the same?

 

Can you imagine what would happen if we decided to organize and complain?

Can you imagine the amount of racist rhetoric we could eliminate about our President if we organized and complained to remove certain radio and television personlities?

Can you imagine how much we could change the perception of black people if we organized and complained AND demanded that certain networks stop producing shows that portray our women as golddigging, classless whores?

Can you imagine?

 

Probably not...........

Because while other groups and races are concerned about issues that affect their communities, we're more concerned about issues that affect us individually!

Oh, sure we will organize and complain to get our favorite show back on televsion (see The Game), but we won't organize or complain about anything else.

That may explain why there's no outrage over the suspension of one of the very few voices we have on television-Roland Martin.

 

 

Sunday Praise & Inspiration

It's two o'clock in the morning, I just finished writing, and I still can't go to sleep.
And the reason I can't go to sleep has nothing to do with the thirty minute nap I took earlier that turned into a three hour nap.
No............
It has nothing to do with that.
You see, I just heard a song that sent me into full worship mode, a full eight hours before it's time for me go to church.
You DO know that you don't have to wait until you get to church to worship God.
I mean, you do know that, right?
Anyway, the song I heard was a song that you've probably never heard before, being song by someone that you may or may not have ever heard sing before.
Her name is Candy West!
Candy has an anointing on her life that honestly,  you really have to see and experience in person, to understand it.
Fortunately, I get to see and experience it every Sunday morning.
Candy is the Director of Praise and Worship at my church,
    The Worship Center Christian Church (click on the link)
Not sure if it will have the same effect on you as it had on me, but I just felt lead to make this my Sunday Praise & Inspiration video
Hope you enjoy it.
And get used to the name because I believe God is about to use Candy to minister to people all over this country.

Neo Soul Saturday

Here's a little something different for you on this Neo Soul Saturday.

I want to introduce you to South African music superstar Zakes Bantwini.

Zakes is the South African version of Ne-Yo.

When this talented songwriter, producer and entertainer hits the scene in the U.S., remember, you heard about him first, right here in The Board Room!

*side note*
I think I've perfected all of these dance moves . I think........... lol

Jobs Report

As if having Mitt Romney as their potential nominee wasn't bad enough..............

The GOP now has to deal with the fact that their biggest argument, "The Bad Economy" is blowing up in their faces.

Today, the jobs report came out and it stated as follows:
 243,000 jobs were added in January
 Unemployment dropped to 8.3% (the lowest in three years)

I understand there are other factors that go into making these numbers.

But this is the same report that the GOP used, to make their case that the President wasn't creating any jobs.

Well, let's hear what they have to say now.

There's Only ONE King!

You know, I tried, I really tried to stay away from this Eddie Long thing.
Seriously, you don't know how many times I got ready to post a blog and decided to delete it.
I started to post something about the boys he was accused of sleeping with, but I deleted it.
I started to post something about a ceremony I saw online where he made his "spiritual sons" take an oath
of loyalty, but I deleted it.
I started to post something about his wife wanting a divorce,
but I deleted that too.
But when I saw a video of this man being crowned a KING.................
Well, I couldn't bite my tongue any longer.

"Watch This"

*long pause*, *deep sigh*
As I've grown closer to God and more confident in my walk with Him, I've become less tolerant of "church".
Not the physical place, but the extra stuff that takes place, that has nothing to do with God.
I love my church, my church family and my pastor.
But I love God more!
And if THIS happened while I was sitting in the congregation,
I wouldn't walk out.......
I would RUN out of my church! 
All of this new age stuff thats taking place in the church.......
Serving.........
Idolizing.......
Worshipping.........and now,
Crowning MEN as Kings has gotten completely out of control!
I understand we should respect and honor our Men of God...........
I understand we should want them to prosper.............,
I understand all of that!
But what I don't understand is how did we get to a point where we allow something like this to take place, and nobody says anything about it?
Sure, the church critics, websites and blogs are going to say something about it.
But I don't pay those clowns any attention!
They're always complaining about something that's going on in the church.
The only religious website or blog that I read or subscribe to is
The Old Black Church (click on the link)
But why aren't people in the Body of Christ speaking out on this?
Why aren't members of New Birth speaking out on this?
Why aren't other Pastors and Bishops speaking out on this?
Oh I forgot, they're not speaking out because they don't want to
"Put their mouth on a Man of God" !
But that's the problem.
That type of passive behavior..........
That type of attitude, is what has allowed this type of foolishness to spread throughout our churches.

People it's time to wake up and stop playing with God !

There's only one King and his name is NOT Eddie Long!

Ladies, Don't Ignore The Warning Signs!

Remember this guy?

This is Terry McMillan and her ex husband, Jonathan Plummer.

Yep......exactly!

This is also Terry McMillan and her ex husband, Jonathan Plummer:


Yyyyeahhhhhh..........sure you didn't know he was gay Terry.

I bring this up because early this morning, I got a phone call from a friend who was crying her eyes out.
Why?
Because last night, her boyfriend of seven months pulled a Jonathan Plummer.
He told her he was gay and was tired of hiding it.
Her exact comment to me was:
"I don't understand why so many men are suddenly turning gay."
Then she she dropped the, There aren't any good black men left bomb on me.
When she asked me what I thought, my answer stunned her and if she's reading this (which I'm sure she is)
she should pick up the phone and call to tell me I was right.
I told her, the problem isn't the men.
The problem is, some women (including herself) are so desperate to have a man in their lives, that they ignore all of the warning signs.
Just like anyone with two eyes could see that Terry McMillian's ex husband was gay.
Anyone with two eyes could also see that her boyfriend was gay.
Her sister........
Her brother.......
Her dad.......yes,
HER DAD........told her he was gay.
But what did she do?
She told them, "He's not gay, he just has 'feminine ways' because he was raised by a bunch of women."
#thedevilISalie
I was raised by a bunch of women and I'm straighter than a line on the street!
That has nothing to do with ANYTHING!
The main reason she didn't see the warning signs is because one of her 2011 New Year's Resolutions was to "find a husband" (let that marinate).
*not to preach*
But......that's where so many women go wrong.
They try to "find a husband" instead of letting their husband "find them".
That's biblical, and even if you don't believe in the bible, it's also common sense!
Ladies, please stop ignoring all the warning signs!
If his eyebrows are arched........
If he spends more time in the mirror than you do........
If his hair looks better than yours.......
If he can do your hair better than you can..........
Chances are........
HE'S GAY!
And to all of the men who are gay, but still sleeping with women,
YOU ARE A COWARD!
And will be exposed!
Be who you are and stop messing up other people's lives!

Another Civil Rights Icon, Colonel Stone Johnson Has Passed

A few months ago we lost Rev.Fred Shuttlesworth.
Last week, we lost his right hand man, Colonel Stone Johnson.
Rev. Shuttlesworth was the pastor of Bethel Baptist Church here in Birmingham, in a community called Collegeville.
In the mid 50s, (before Dr. King joined The Movement), blacks used to gather at Bethel Baptist to organize and plot strategies to fight segregation.
Once the Klan found out about it, they started bombing Rev. Shuttlesworth's home.
When that didn't intimidate or stop Rev. Shuttlesworth, they started bombing Bethel (the church).

In 1956, the klan, who based their racial hatred on Christian beliefs, bombed Bethel Baptist....... on CHRISTMAS EVE!
*detour*
The next time a Republican (or anyone else) try to tell you that Islam is a religion that advocates terrorism, please let them know that the greatest terrorists to ever walk the face of the earth were Christians, the KKK.
And before you start sending me hate mail, I'm a Christian too.....but the truth is the truth.
*back to the blog*
After that incident, the rest, as they say.....is history.
See for yourself:

I had the honor and privilege of having a few conversations with the Colonel and I can tell you, he was the sharpest and most alert ninety something year old man you'll ever meet.
And he still looked like someone you didn't want to mess with.
I remember one day, I saw him at Mr. Percy Hornbuckle's (another Civil Rights Icon) barbershop and some young guy was leaning on the Colonel's Lincoln Towncar.
Let's just say, the Colonel said something to the young man and the young man stopped leaning on his Towncar! lol
The Colonel, just like the man he served as a bodyguard to, has left the city of Birmingham with a spirit and boldness that I pray I'm able to carry on and pass down to my son's generation.

R.I.P. Colonel Johnson!

Are We REALLY Honoring Dr. King's Legacy?

Turn on the television........
Read the news..........
It's all around us-the disrespect of Dr. King's legacy.
And NO I'm not talking about the fact that the GOP chose to have their debate in SOUTH CAROLINA on his birthday.
And I'm not talking about the fact that those same GOP presidential candidates sat quietly while Newt Gingrich made some of the most disrespectful and vile comments about black people that I've ever heard.
*memo to the GOP*
(Sometimes I would prefer to just be called a Nigger instead)
No, I'm not talking about the disrespect that comes from the outside.
I'm talking about the disrespect from within.
See for yourself:


Our community is in the shape it's in right now, because of this mentality.
Some of you may say this is an isolated incident, but it's not.
I've seen several promotions (locally) over the last few years of people promoting parties to "honor" Dr.King.
And you know what?
People attended those parties and didn't think twice about it.
As a whole, I believe we really have no respect or honor for the man and what he stood for.
Sure, we all celebrate and go through the motions by singing
"We Shall Overcome" and making our children learn and recite the "I Have A Dream" speech.
But do we really respect Dr. King's legacy?
Are we really living up to it as a people?

Just something to think about................

Happy 48th Birthday Mrs.Obama

In a day and time of high priced media prostitutes reality stars, it's refreshing to know that we can look to the Oval office and see how a Real black woman is suppose to carry herself.

I've said it before and I'll say it again-if we didn't have a Michelle Obama, we wouldn't have a President Barack Obama.

How many women do you know will stay with a man who is so broke, that he has to move his family in with HER parents?

How many women do you know will stay with a man when she's making close to 200k/year and he's barely making 50k/yr?

How many women do you know will keep herself looking THIS good for her husband after 20 years of marriage?

Go ahead...........I'll wait...........
DING! *times up*
That's what I thought-not many!

So here's wishing one of the most amazing women that God has ever created a Happy 48th Birthday!

Hmmm........I wonder if she can clone herself?
*just a thought*

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Sunday Praise & Inspiration

I pray you receive the message in this song!

Neo Soul Saturday

No info needed on this amazing artist.

Hope you enjoy one of my favorite cuts that was hidden on his Infatueighties CD.

Top Athlete's Mom Embarassing Act

As some of you may know, I'm one of the biggest, most obnoxious Alabama football fans around. But if my son decided he wanted to play ball at Auburn (Bama's most hated rival), I would IMMEDIATELY become one of the biggest and most obnoxious Auburn fans around.
Why?
Because the love and support of my son, far outweighs the love I have for Alabama football.
With that being said, I want you to check out this video and tell me what you think.
Let me set it up for you.
The young man in the video is Landon Collins, the top high school safety in the country.
He's about to announce where he will play his college ball.
His top two choices are Alabama and LSU.
The young lady sitting next to him is his mother, who let's just say, wasn't too happy about his decision.
Check it out:


I don't know about you, but I thought the way she behaved was immature and irresponsible.
It wasn't bad enough that she was chewing and popping gum on national tv, but to publicly embarass her son like that was truly uncalled for.
If she disagreed with his decision, don't you think she should have waited and discussed the matter in private?
This young man already had the weight of the world on him and for her to carry on like a 12 year old, "popping gum, shaking her head, waving the other team's gloves, is not only embarassing, but downright disrespectful.

As an Alabama fan, I would love to see this young man wearing Crimson. But as someone who has coached youth sports in the past, I would prefer him to go to LSU. Because it's obvious he won't have support from the one person he needs it the most-his MAMA!
And if the parent of an athlete isn't happy, nobody will be happy-especially the athlete.
What an embarassing act by this top athlete's mom!

Kappas and Omegas Unite To Form Super PAC

What's up Board of Directors!
Everybody good?
Cool!

One of my main objectives with this blog movement is to provide you with information that's relevant to our community.
The type of information you won't read about in your local or national newspaper.
The type of information you won't see on your local or national news channels.
That's one of my objectives, and this is one of those stories.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, has united to form a super PAC to support the re-election of President Barack Obama.
A super PAC (Political Action Committee), is responsible for most of the grassroots efforts of a campaign.
Whether it's registering people to vote or paying for commercial spots in key battleground states, super PACS play a vital role in a candidate's campaign.
And with the amped up, over the top, radical, right wing racist rhetoric that's being aimed at him, the President really needs the support of his base, his people and his family, NOW- more than ever.
With this PAC, volunteers will be able to mobilize and energize a block of voters who, quite honestly, may have forgetten what it takes to win an election.

Please go to 1911 United <---click on the link) and make a contribution or sign up to volunteer.
Any help you can give will play a crucial part in re-electing President Obama.

Also, please join me in helping to spread the word about this good deed being done by these two proud and wonderful fraternities.

The Iowa Caucus Is Tonight

The first true test of the modern day KKK  republican party is upon us.

It's the day of the Iowa Caucus.

Today in that crazy great state of Iowa, one of these "great Americans" will emerge as the front runner to take on President Barack Obama later this year.

In any normal election year, John Huntsman (not pictured) would be the perfect candidate. He's what conservatives used to call a "Ronald Reagan Conservative."

But this isn't a normal year and this isn't a normal election.

This election is about one thing and one thing only:
The Intense Hatred of Barack Obama!
How else could you explain how an extreme racist (Ron Paul), a habitual liar and "moderate" racist (Newt Gingrinch) and a flip flopping, spineless, goofball (Mitt Romney) are the front runners?

As you watch this play out on television tonight, ask yourself, which one of these bafoons  candidates would you want to be your President.

Then ask yourself, can you afford not to get involved in the political process this year.

Regardless if you agree or disagree with all of the President's policies, you have to know that either one of these people are ten times worst than President Obama could be on his worse day.

It's time to get involved!
It's time to get active!
It's time to get fired and ready to go (again)!