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Whitney!

2012-02-13T22:02:00.000-06:00

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

2012-02-10T22:05:00.000-06:00

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

2012-02-09T15:51:00.000-06:00

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?

2012-02-08T19:43:00.000-06:00

*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

2012-02-05T02:40:00.001-06:00

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

2012-02-04T10:56:00.000-06:00

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

2012-02-03T10:16:00.000-06:00

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!

2012-02-01T18:20:00.000-06:00

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!

2012-01-31T11:29:00.000-06:00

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

2012-01-24T18:44:00.001-06:00

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?

2012-01-17T18:21:00.000-06:00

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

2012-01-17T17:49:00.000-06:00

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

2012-01-08T13:50:00.000-06:00

I pray you receive the message in this song!

Neo Soul Saturday

2012-01-07T12:16:00.000-06:00

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

2012-01-07T11:34:00.000-06:00

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

2012-01-06T23:16:00.000-06:00

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

2012-01-03T11:49:00.000-06:00

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)!

Get Healthy In 2012

2012-01-03T11:20:00.000-06:00

Well, it's that time of year again; the time of year when everyone makes their New Year's resolutions.
One of the most popular resolutions that people make involves getting in shape.
Every year, people say the same thing.
And every year, they do the same thing-procrastinate or quit!
Oh, they'll go to the gym the first couple of weeks, but then the excuses start coming.

"I don't have the time."
"I work too many hours."
"It's too crowded in the gym."

Come on people!
It's time out for the excuses!
Last year we lost some of our most beloved celebrities due to health related issues.
That should be a wake up call that it's time to get it together!
Many people will try to get it together by using certain gimmicks like weight watchers, Jenny Craig, the (whatever you call that thing you put around your waist to burn off the fat), and all of that other stuff.
Yes, in my opinion, those are gimmicks! Because while you will lose the weight, you're not getting healthier.
You're not doing any cardio which puts you at risk for high blood pressure, stroke or even a heart attack.

I challenge you to leave all of those gimmicks in 2011 and get with the new program.
OPERATION: #healthyisthenewsexy
If you can't make it to a gym or don't have enough time,invest in a PX-90 or Insanity workout dvd.
(Insanity is a BEAST!)
You can do those things in the comfort of your own home at your own pace.
If you need someone to motivate you, find a partner and start running (not walking-RUNNING).
Take up a hobby like kickboxing or biking.
Try Zumba! Everybody and they mama's mama is trying Zumba! (broken english)
I don't care what you do, but please do something!

Losing weight isn't just about looking good and feeling good.
It's about being healthy and having a healthier lifestyle!

I wish you well on your journey and would love to hear some of your testimonies throughout the year.

A Heartbreaking Example of True Love

2011-12-30T17:01:00.000-06:00

I'm sure by now you've seen this video or heard this story.
If you haven't, go get some tissue.
If you have, go get some tissue, because this is one of the more touching stories that I've ever seen.
This isn't a music video or a trailer for an upcoming movie.
The bride and groom aren't actors. They're real people and this is a video of their wedding day.
This is the wedding video of former NFL player Chris Draft and his lovely bride.
Enjoy

Keasha & Chris Draft Wedding Trailer from KRJ PRODUCTIONS on Vimeo.

WOW!
I get chills everytime I watch it!
Unfortunately, this week the bride lost her battle with lung cancer.
Their story is a heartbreaking example of what true love really is.
It shows a man dedicated to his woman, regardless of her physical appearance.
(By the way, I find absolutely nothing wrong with her physical appearance.)
She is beautiful!
My favorite part of the video is at the end when the bride is dancing with her father.
Can you imagine the joy in his heart on that beautiful day?
Can you imagine the pain in his heart on this day?
I can't imagine either.
Their story should give hope to all who thought true love either didn't exist or was impossible for them to find.
It should also dispel the myth that there aren't any good black men left.

Please join me in lifting Chris Draft and his family up in prayer.
Real love still wins!

Some Kids Are Better Off Without Their Parents

2011-12-22T12:27:00.000-06:00

A 21 year old Chicago ~~boy~~ man is facing abuse charges after posting this photo of his one year old daughter on his Facebook page.

*NO THIS IS NOT PHOTOSHOPPED*
I really don't know what to say about this one........I really don't.

The sad part about it is, he's only facing abuse charges.

In my opinion, this ~~demon~~ young man should never be able to see this baby again.

Yes, I know he's the father.

Yes, I know there's a shortage of fathers present in the black community.

But I would much rather see this baby grow up without a father present in her life, than to have this ~~mofo~~ poor excuse of a father spend one more day with her.

If he's capable of doing this and publicly posting it on Facebook, there's no telling what he's capable of doing to this baby in private.

Some kids really are better off without their parents!

Another Senseless Murder

2011-12-21T14:48:00.000-06:00

In probably the most senseless murder I can recall, an Atlanta rapper named Slim Dunkin was killed this past weekend over a piece of candy.

No, I'm NOT lying!

See for yourself!

Told ya!

I know this may sound a bit extreme, but if a judge were to give this man's killer the death penalty, I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. At some point, someone has to make an example out of these people to let them know that these types of senseless murders won't be tolerated in our society.

Seriously, a piece of candy?

Jules Manson Should Be Arrested

2011-12-20T12:19:00.000-06:00

For almost two years I've been saying that the tea party platform and objections to the President has nothing to do with policy, taxes or any of that other stuff they claim.
It has to do with one thing and one thing only; HIS SKIN COLOR!
His skin color caused people to gather at those ~~klan rallies~~ town hall meetings in the summer of 2009.
It causes them to put pressure on lawmakers to block simple bills such as the payroll tax extention.
And it also causes them to feel comfortable in making such statements like the one Jules Manson, a California tea party politician (and huge supporter of Ron Paul) made.

*side bar*
Don't get fooled into thinking Ron Paul is this naive old man making funny comments at a GOP debate.
Ron Paul (and his son Rand Paul) are some of the most extreme racists you'll ever meet.
(More on Ron Paul at a later date).

*back to the meeting*

Jules Manson recently posted this comment on his facebook page when discussing the President and his policies:
He said the best way to stop the POTUS from "destroying this country" is to:
"Assassinate the fucken nigger and his monkey children."
I'm NOT lying!

The comment was removed from his facebook page but you can view the post over at http://www.yourblackworld.com/

I'm all for freedom of speech but the call to assassinate the POTUS and murder his children has nothing to do with the First Amendment. I guarantee you that these same "law abiding, great American citizens" would have been screaming bloody murder (and rightfully so) if someone would have said the same thing about the previous President and his family.

It's time for the secret service to start doing their jobs. It's time to start arresting people like Jules Manson!

Rev. Al Helps Boost MSNBC Ratings

2011-12-16T12:46:00.000-06:00

I admit, when Rev. Al Sharpton launched his political talk show on MSNBC earlier this year, I didn't think it would last. Not because I disagree with Rev. Al on some issues and the way he handles them, but because I didn't think ~~black folks~~ Americans would support his show.
I was wrong!
Last month Rev. Al's show, "PoliticsNation beat out CNN's John King USA by 50% among total viewers for the second month in a row. Although he's still significantly behind that Republican propaganda network called "FOX News", his show has helped MSNBC's evening time slots become relevant again.

I hope the network will keep him around for a while. I also hope the nexttime they're considering new talk shows, they'll take a SERIOUS look at younger African-American pundits such as Melissa Harris-Lacewell, Michael Eric Dyson, Warren Ballentine and others.

There's definitely a market for them because OUR voices need to be heard!

Congrats Rev. Al!

Don't Call It Hazing

2011-12-13T23:23:00.000-06:00

That was a scene from one of my all time favorite movies "School Daze".
That was old school, long before all of this new school stuff like "Stomp The Yard" and "Drumline" came along.
LONG LIVE OLD SCHOOL!
(Hmmm.....maybe that should have been the title of this blog.)
Oh well.........
Well, I'm sure this won't go over too well-especially in today's climate. But someone has to say publicly, what others are saying privately.
So with that being said, let's get it!
You ready?
Ok, here we go:

First, let me give you a little background on me:
I crabbed the band at Alabama State University in 1989.
I pledged Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. in 1993.
I was one of the most notorious hazers in the state of Alabama, if not the entire southeast.
When people heard the name:
"Big Brother Blazer-The Scroller Hazer"
They knew it was going to be a ruff and tuff night.
Not bragging, just trying to help you understand my perspective while you read this blog.
I've always said that hazing doesn't harm people, the people doing the hazing is what harms people.
Case and point: The recent foolishness at FAMU.
From the death of Robert Champion- the drum major who died while being initiated into the infamous "C-Bus".
To the latest incident where three ~~men~~ boys were arrested for breaking a girl's thigh while initiating her into (wait, let me make sure I say this right) the Red Dawg Order.
What's so infamous about the "C-Bus"?
And why in the hell does someone feel the need to paddle a girl 300 times to belong to a clique of band people from Georgia?
No lie!
That's what the Red Dawg Order is- a clique of FAMU band people from the state of Georgia.
All of this mess is crazy!
You know who I blame?
I blame all of the people who have been on a nonstop crusade to ban or eliminate hazing!
Yes, you read it correctly-it's YOUR fault!
You have created a generation of kids who are trying to haze people based on what they think hazing is about.
See, here's what many of you need to understand.
Regardless of what you think about it or how you feel about it, you will never get rid of it and you'll never stop it.
It doesn't matter what laws you put in place or what you tell prospective members of any organization (or band-smh), hazing is an institution that can't be closed.
But instead of facing that reality and finding a way to modify the process-you decided to try and MAKE it go away by instituting new laws and new processes.
Now look at what you got-a full scale mess at one of the most prized HBCUs in the country.
And this band thing is just the tip of the iceberg.
You're about to pull the covers off of Hazing U (university) and what you're about to find is going to shatter your little thoughts and dreams of putting an end to something that has been around since the early 1900s.
I don't envy you guys at all because you really have your work cut out for you.
But can I ask you all and the general public a huge favor?
Can you please stop calling these incidents-Hazing Incidents?
These are not Hazing Incidents!
Hazing ~~takes place~~TOOK place in a controlled environment.
An environment where someone was responsible for making sure the pledges were taken care of and protected (in a weird kind of way).
Classifying these and other barbaric acts as incidents of hazing is disrespectful to all of us who had the privilege of being hazed.
And NO, I don't care to elaborate or explain.
(Even if I did, you still wouldn't understand.)

A Message From The Chairman of The Board

2011-12-06T18:22:00.000-06:00

Yeah, yeah........ I know, I know. I try, I really do try to blog as much as I can. But between work, kids and trying to finish this book I've been working on for almost two years, I just haven't had the time.

But lately, I've been led to really focus in on this area of my vision. So be on the look out for new blogs to hit very soon.

Some of them may be old news, but I promise it will be a different perspective from what you've already heard.

Also, I STILL don't know what to do with my computer. (buy another one perhaps?).
Although I'm unable to respond to your comments, I really appreciate the feedback-both positive and negative. Please feel free to chat with us on FB by joining our fan page. Just click on the FB link on the blog.

Again, I thank you for stopping by and as I've stated before; The Board Room is so much more than just a blog, it's a movement. And you guys are playing a vital part in helping to launch it.
(more info on that coming in 2012)

Michelle Obama Booed By Nascar Fans

2011-11-21T13:59:00.000-06:00

Never in the history of this country has a President and First Lady been so disrespected. Their ~~HATERS~~ detractors would have you believe it's because of their political differences.
(If you believe that, I have some beachfront property in Idaho to sell you).
Yesterday, the First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden (wife of Vice President Joe Biden) were grand marshals at a NASCAR race in Miami. I know what you're thinking,
"What were they doing at a NASCAR race to begin with?"
I know, I thought the same thing.
They were there on behalf of their husbands to honor our troops and their families.
No big deal, right?
WRONG!
THIS is what happened when they were introduced:

SMH..............
Before you get too upset, here's what you need to understand. NASCAR is home to the most racist fans in sports. They openly fly the confederate flag at races. They think of people like Hank Williams Jr. as one of their own. They are just a different type of people.
I know that.
You know that.
But apparently the First Lady's people don't. Or if they do, they were too naive' to think this group of people wouldn't boo the first black First Lady in this country's history.
Where is Desiree' Rogers when you need her?
I'm sure Desiree' would have said (with an attitude),
"NASCAR? Oh......Hell naw. The First Lady ain't doing NASCAR."
But since Desiree' is no longer handling business for the First Lady, let me give her handlers some advice.
(because I know they check out The Board Room)
What? They DO check out The Board Room.
Here's the advice:
The next time you want to have the First Lady honor our troops and their families, bring her to a HBCU football classic.
As a matter fact, here's a personal invitation for the First Lady to come to Birmingham next year
for the largest and most popular black football game in the country, The Magic City Classic.
That way, you won't have the First Lady sitting around looking like this:

Memo to the First Lady:
Hire more competent advisors QUICK!

Sunday Praise & Inspiration

2011-11-20T08:54:00.000-06:00

A lot has taken place in my life since we last had praise and inspiration here in The Board Room.
If you don't mind, I'm going to share a personal story with you real quick.
If you do mind, then...........whatever!
Last month, my son suffered a knee injury at football practice. It was bad timing (so I thought) because he has a tremendous opportunity before him coming up during baseball season.
After scheduling an MRI, we found out that he had a sprained MCL and torm ACL which would require surgery.
But it would also require him to be out 8-12 months. Thus, putting his baseball opportunity in jeopardy
I became upset with God because he "allowed" something like this to happen to a young man who does all the right things the right way.
I started PUBLICLY questioning God by saying and asking things like,
"Why me God?"
" Why would you allow MY son to experience this?"
"I had less trouble when I wasn't trying to do the right than I have now."
I know, I know..........many of you have NEVER questioned God. (Bless your heart)
BUT I DID!

Well, during that entire ordeal I kept hearing this particular song in my head.
It was a song I had heard many times but for some reason, I heard it more often during this period.
I heard it in my sleep.
I heard it when I woke up.
I heard it in my car.
I heard it EVERYWHERE!

It was this song by Beverly Crawford;

Well, let me tell you the rest of the story...........
My son had surgery on October 19th and was told that he could possibly recover in 6-8 months.
That was encouraging news.
But two weeks later......
I SAID TWO WEEKS LATER............
His therapist cleared him to walk in a brace WITHOUT crutches.
(let that marinate)
A surgery that normally requires you to be on crutches for at LEAST two months-my son had been cleared after TWO WEEKS!
The therapist told me although my son doing rehab prior to surgery helped, he had no idea as to how my son was making that kind of progress, that soon.
I looked him straight in the eyes said, "Oh I know how he's making that kind of progress!"
Now, as I post this blog a month later, my son is walking with only an ACL brace and he barely has a limp when he walks.
My point:
Even when it doesn't look like it....
Even when it doesn't feel like it.....
Even when you think God has totally forgotten about your situation........
If you maintain your faith.........
If you keep trusting in the Lord.......
Not only will he show up and show out.....
But He will work a miracle on your behalf.........
Because He is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all we could ever think, wish or imagine.
God performed a miracle for me, and I know He'll do it for you!

*cue the praise break*

Neo Soul Saturday

2011-11-19T11:08:00.000-06:00

Consisting of rapper/singer/songwriter Phonte and producer Nicolay, The Foreign Exchange came together via the online hip-hop community Okayplayer.com in 2002. After trading files through Instant Messenger for over a year, Nicolay (living in his native Holland at the time) and Phonte (a Raleigh, NC resident) completed their debut album before they ever met each other in person. The album, Connected, was released in 2004 to positive reviews, and was praised by legendary DJ’s such as DJ Jazzy Jeff, King Britt, and DJ Spinna for its inventive mix of hip-hop, R&B, and electronica.

Their sophomore album, Leave It All Behind (2008) found The Foreign Exchange much closer in geography (Nicolay becoming a resident of Wilmington, NC), but located much further from their hip-hop origins. On the strength of their exhilarating live show and several nationally programmed music videos, Leave It All Behind became the group’s most successful album to date, culminating in a Grammy-nomination for the album’s first single, Daykeeper.

Authenticity, released on October 12, 2010 on +FE Music, is The Foreign Exchange’s third album.

I had the great pleasure of seeing this group perform a few weeks ago. If you ever get the opportunity to catch them live, please do so.
For more info on this talented group, click on this link to visit their website The Foreign Exchange.

*bio courtesy of thelast.fm.com*

Got Swag?

2011-11-17T20:59:00.000-06:00

No blog to read!

Just want to show off this picture of the President!

That's all!

Carry On!

Occupy A Plan, THEN Occupy Wall Street

2011-11-17T20:44:00.000-06:00

As the Occupy Wall Street movement celebrates it's two month anniversary today, I have two questions;
What has this movement accomplished?
And what exactly is the strategy of the movement?
Does anybody know?
Anybody?
Going once, going twice.........
That's exactly what I thought!
Nobody can tell me the objectives of this movement and what steps are being taken to reach those objectives.
I understand and agree with the concept behind the Occupy movement, but for the last two months all I've seen are images like the image posted above.
Question: How is that working out for you?
My suggestion is to pick a leader, write down your demands and get behind a candidate you can put in office that will support your agenda.
Just an observation from my chair here in The Board Room.

Wishing Heavy D "Peaceful Journey"

2011-11-12T09:52:00.000-06:00

Earlier this week we lost a true hip hop legend.
When Heavy D stepped on the scene in the late 80s, he represented something that we had never seen in hip hop; A big man who could charm the ladies and move just as smooth as he could flow.
One of my favorite Heavy D joints was this one:

My roommate and I used to blast that song and the entire "Big Tyme" CASSETTE in our dorm during our freshman year at Alabama State University.
Even though that was a long time ago, his music can still move a crowd today just as it did in 1989.
And you know what?
He moved that crowd with a positive message and without spitting cuss words all over the place.

Here's wishing you a "Peaceful Journey" Heavy D.

Don't Fall For The Herman Cain Okie Doke

2011-11-07T19:14:00.000-06:00

A few months ago I told you there would come a day when Herman Cain would try to make himself out to be a victim of racism in hopes of making blacks sympathetic to his campaign.
It's a strategy to snatch as many black votes away from the President as possible.
YES.......he and other conservatives think blacks are that stupid.
Well, we're not which is why the allegations of this particular woman aren't sitting right with me.
Not that I don't believe Herman Cain is guilty of the allegations of sexual harassment.
I do!
Nobody pays someone $35,000 for nothing as he did the first accuser.
But this allegation sounds unbelieveable and made up.
In fact, it sounds TOO unbelievable and TOO made up!
It sounds like someone paid this woman to come forward and publicly accuse him of sexual harassment- only to later have her be exposed as a liar.
Thus giving him the perfect avenue to acknowledge something he said didn't exist-racism in America.
Thus allowing him to have an open discussion on race.
Thus allowing him to talk to many black voters.
Thus allowing him to do what he set out to do,
cipher off black votes from the President.
I may be wrong about this woman, time will tell.
But regardless if I'm wrong or not, please don't fall for the Herman Cain okie doke!

Men Lie.....Women Lie.....Numbers Don"t

2011-11-07T10:19:00.000-06:00

For years, the image of the black woman in the media has always been a sensitive topic. Whether it's a music video, roles in a movie or let's say.............reality tv, the concern for many is that the image of the black woman has been and is still being distorted and misrepresented. I believe that's one of the many reasons a certain segment of people in our country had/has a problem with Michelle Obama. But that's another blog for another day.
Sunday night was the night BET showed their annual BLACK GIRLS ROCK special.
It's a show dedicated to highlighting and recognizing the many hats that black women wear.
The CEO
The Actress
The Entertainer
The Activist
The Harvard Educated Business woman
All of those things show the diversity of the most beautiful creature that God ever created;
The Black Woman!
Here, check it out.
(video courtesy of The Root)

(I didn't see the entire show but the parts I saw I loved.)
As I was saying, it was a celebration of the diversity of black women and the many hats they wear.
But out of all of those hats and titles, maybe the hardest is that of a HOUSEWIFE!
A housewife is a mother, a wife, a homemaker.
She's in charge of maintaining the home, taking care of the family, making sure the checkbook is balanced, the bills are current, etc. etc
She has to do all of this while at the same time being able to maintain the ability flip the script at any moment and walk into a workplace if she needs to or wants to.
That's the example of a REAL HOUSEWIFE!
But judging from the early numbers of the Nielson ratings, many people-women (BLACK women)
think THIS is what a "Real Housewife" does.
(video courtesy of Bravo TV)

Please don't misconstrue this blog as me trying to judge you for watching this form of entertainment.
That's not my intent.
My intent is to simply point out to you that if you want to dispel the myths and stereotypes.
If you want people to stop looking at you crazy when you walk into a department store.
If you want people to stop thinking you are a bunch of loud, golddigging drama queens,
SUPPORT SHOWS LIKE BLACK GIRLS ROCK and "REED BETWEEN THE LINES" with the same enthusiasm you support RHOA!
The early numbers for Sunday night shows that while BGR did well, it trailed RHOA by an almost three to one ratio.That means for every woman that watched the positive images of beautiful black women, there were three others watching the negative images of ~~women who have silicone, boob jobs, butt implants no talent and sleep with married men to get what they want in life~~.......sorry, I meant these beautiful black women.*side eyes*
I hate to say that many women of color are more concerned with entertainment than substance, but as that great philosopher (Jay-Z) once said,
"Men lie...women lie....numbers don't."

Trick Or Treat

2011-11-01T20:38:00.000-05:00

So, did you go trick or treating last night?
No?
Why not?
Because Halloween is "of the devil" and Christians don't/shouldn't celebrate the "devil's holiday"?
Really?
When did all of this start?
It's always been that way?
Hmmm......that's interesting.
My grandmother and great-grandmother (R.I.P. to both) were two of the most religious, saved, filled with the holy spirit women EVER and not once when I was growing up do I recall them saying, "Halloween is the devil's day."
In fact, my grandmother's birthday was October 31st and she enjoyed celebrating her birthday by giving candy to kids dressed in Halloween costumes.
So again I ask you, when did all of this start?
*listening to your explaination and shaking my head*
I don't get it.
I don't get how people-(mainly Christians) can be so adamant about this, yet be silent on homelessness, the murder rate in our community, the lack of educational funding in many of our public school systems.......etc. etc.
Aren't those things evil and "of the devil" too?
Shouldn't the same type of tenancity you use when fighting off the evil spirits of a man made holiday or criticizing those who celebrate it, be used to fight off the evil injustices in our community?
Just a thought........
Sometimes people can be so heavenly bound that they're no earthly good.

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Stop The "Domestic" Violence

2011-10-12T10:53:00.000-05:00

In honor of National Domestic Violence Month, I want to share something with you.
Have you ever wondered how the cycle of domestic abuse is passed from one generation to another?
Well, watch this video;

*long deep breath*

I don't know where to start. It's bad enough that our children live in a world where pimping is viewed as some kind of glorious lifestyle. Where groups like Three Six Mafia can win an Oscar for a song called, "It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp".
Where in that same movie a song called, "Whoop That Trick" can soar to number one on the billboard charts.
But when you have someone encouraging his son to film his mother getting beat, it takes it to a completely different level.
Other than learned behavior, I can't understand why a ~~coward~~ man will put his hands on a woman.
I also can't understand how a woman will stay with a man after he hits her for the first time.
But at the risk of sounding ignorant and insensitive, I'll keep my thoughts about that to myself.
If you know anyone who is being physically or verbally abused, please speak out and get them some help. Or else, you may end up like this:

Sunday Praise & Inspiration

2011-10-09T04:57:00.000-05:00

Neo Soul Saturday

2011-10-08T09:20:00.000-05:00

It's the return of Neo Soul Saturday here in The Board Room.

This week's featured artist is Zo!

Zo!(n) — 1. Metro Detroit-born, Metro DC-based musician/producer Lorenzo Ferguson. 2. An exceptionally talented multi-instrumentalist who claims the piano/keyboard as his primary instrument, but is self-taught on the bass guitar, the drums, and most recently the guitar. 3. A Musical Architect who utilizes all sound elements to form original compositions that can be classified under no single genre of music.

Though largely known for his solo work, Zo! has collaborated with a variety of artists from the likes of Finale, Slum Village, Asylum 7, YahZarah and Sy Smith to Asheru, Kev Brown, Platinum Pied Pipers, Little Brother, and The Foreign Exchange. In 2004 he teamed with producer Waajeed of the Platinum Pied Pipers (PPP) to play keys on the lead single “Stay With Me” featuring vocalist Tiombe Lockhart, which appears on their debut album Triple P.

Zo! released his highly anticipated solo project SunStorm. So far the collaborating artists include: Phonte, Sy Smith, YahZarah, Rapper Big Pooh, Darien Brockington, Lady Alma, Jesse Boykins III Carlitta Durand, and Monica Blaire. SunStorm was released July 27, 2010 under The Foreign Exchange Music imprint. Zo! has also recently contributed keyboard work to producer/musician Nicolay’s 2009 release, Shibuya: City Lights 2 (“Shibuya Station” and “Wake Up In Another Life”) and production (“Shadow”), keys work, and bass playing (“Why Dontcha Call Me No More”) to YahZarah’s new album, The Ballad of Purple St. James.

info courtesy of Neo Soul Cafe

Ladies, Beware Of The New Hustle

2011-10-08T09:04:00.000-05:00

Question: How many of you are on facebook or twitter?
*looks around the blogasphere, counts hands*
Ok, that's about 98% .
Cool, so most of you should be able to relate to this post.
Ladies, do you know someone that's always sending out tweets or facebook posts telling you how you should be treated in a relationship?
You know, stuff like this:
"A real man wants to make love to your mind, instead of your body."
" If a man can't love you when the lights are on, don't let him make love to you when the lights go out."
" Ladies, if you have to ask if you're the only woman he's seeing, you're not the only on he's seeing."
"Your MAN introduces you to his family, your BOYFRIEND, introduces you to his boys."
Ok, the last one was MINES, but you get the point.
This is the new hustle and here's how it works:
The dude starts posting things that you and most women want to hear.
Then the next thing you know, you're going to their page and sharing their tweets or posts everyday.
Then you're sending private messages.
Then you're meeting for dinner.
Then you're meeting for drinks.
Then you're having sex with them.
Then you're complaining because he's not calling you back.
Then you're putting him on blast on social media outlets.
Then you're stalking him.
Then you're trying to key his car.
Then.......oh my bad, my bad.......got carried away.
* flashbacks* smh
Some of you may ask, "Mod, how do you know all of this to be true?"
Glad you asked!
Here's how I know!
Years ago, someone told me the following:
"You can't play and a former player, you can't hustle a former hustler, and you can't BS a former, BS'er."
And as someone who has been all of the above, I can spot it when I see it.
Normally, I wouldn't knock the next man's hustle but this mess is getting out of control and must be stopped!
But there's also another angle to this hustle.
Some of these dudes are trying to deflect attention away from the fact that they have no interest in women at all!
Ok, I better leave that one alone.
All I'm saying is, "Ladies, beware of the new hustle".

A Farewell To One Of My Heroes, Rev.Fred Shuttlesworth

2011-10-05T22:41:00.001-05:00

My heart is heavy right now as I mourn the lost of one of my heroes, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth.
Long before there was a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., there was "that crazy preacher from Bethel Baptist Church".
He was the spark that ignited the fire that started the civil rights movement-and that fire was "A Fire You Can't Put Out."
I can tell you how in 1956 he tried to integrate the Birmingham Police force during a time when black folks weren't allowed to share the same sidewalk as a white person.
I can tell you how he had his home bombed, his church bombed and his life threatened on a daily basis.
I can tell you how he bravely walked through an all white crowd and tried to enroll two black kids in an all white elementary school.
I can tell you how the following year, he was almost beaten to death for trying to get his sons into all white Phillips High School, (the school I graduate from in 1989).
I can tell you how he embodies the spirit of an entire city.
I can tell you how he inspired people like myself to speak my mind boldy, without fear or hesitation.
I can tell you about the many awards he received during his 89 years of living.
I can tell you what I think his greatest accomplishments are.
I could go on all day and night about Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth.
But my attempt to put into words what he meant to me, my city and our people wouldn't do his memory justice.
Therefore, I will let you hear from the man himself- my hero, the late Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth.

A Lawsuit By A Transgender Parent

2011-09-20T22:33:00.000-05:00

In a sign of the unbelieveable times we're living in-a "transgender parent" is suing the McIntosh County Public School system in rural Georgia to allow his/her SEVEN YEAR OLD daughter to use the boy's bathroom.
Why does this "transgender parent" want his/her SEVEN YEAR OLD daughter to use the boy's bathroom?
You ready for this?
Because the "transgender parent" claimed that at the wise age of 18 MONTHS OLD, his/her daughter uttered the words, "I'm a boy."
(I promise, I don't make this stuff up)
I know, I know.
Many of you are saying, "As long as the child has a loving parent who can provide for the child, the sexual orientation of the parent shouldn't matter."

See, that right there-that type of thinking is the problem.
Everybody has become so politically correct, that people are afraid to speak out for fear of being called homophobic or insenstive.
Especially people of color-we'll read stuff like this and keep our thoughts to ourselves because,
"We've been through the civil rights movement and shouldn't participate in the discrimination of other human beings."
Yeah..........ok!
(steps to the mic)
TESTING! TESTING!
(Is this thing on?)
(It is?)
Cool!
Ummmm......look here!
I do NOT believe that God make mistakes.
But some people do, and some of those people will undergo a sex change because let them tell it, they were born with the wrong body.
And this is what this lawsuit is about.
It's a political statement by this "transgender parent" to justify their decision to have a sex change, and they're trying to use this child to make their case.
Instead of walking into a courtroom to file this frivilous lawsuit, he/she should be walking into a courtroom to determine if they're fit to be a parent.
No parent in their right mind would even consider allowing their SEVEN YEAR OLD daughter to use the boy's bathroom, let along sue a school system for that child's right to do so.
I bet this same "transgender parent" will be right back in court trying to sue this very same school system for sexual harrassment the first time a little boy puts his hand up this little girl's skirt.
Because it's going to happen, that's what little boys do.
But that doesn't matter.
Nor does it matter that this might cause emotional damage to this child by putting her
through the scrutiny and unwanted attention she will have to deal with throughout the school year.
All because of the lawsuit of her "transgender parent".

Farewell To McKinley "Bug " Williams

2011-09-08T10:52:00.000-05:00

For those of you who don't know, I'm the biggest Frankie Beverly and Maze fan in the world- the whole WIDE world!!
No, like FOR REAL- for real!!
That's why I was so sad to hear about the passing of one of the founding members of the group.
McKinley Williams or "Uncle June Bug" as my brother and I called him, passed away this week.
I first experienced the Maze experience when I was only 8 years old. My dad would take us to the Southern Heritage Festival here in Birmingham and we would sit out there with all the "old folks" dancing, singing, and pretending to hit the bongos like we were "Uncle June Bug".
I've seen Maze no less than 50 times.......yes, you read correctly, FIFTY! And not one time have I ever left a show disappointed or feeling like I didn't get my money's worth.
But as a true Maze fan, I can honestly say, a Maze concert will never be the same with seeing "Uncle June Bug" on Frankie's right side.
We will miss you McKinley "Bug" Williams.

Have A Seat Mr. President, We Need To Talk.

2011-09-06T18:43:00.000-05:00

First of all Mr. President, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to join us here in The Board Room.
I'm sure you've heard by now that we keeps it 100 here in The Board Room, so as one of your biggest supporters, I have to say publicly what some are saying privately.
I know you're trying hard not to come off as the "Angry Black Man" but sometimes (how can I say this?)
Ummm........let's see..........Ok.
Sometimes, Mr. President you act like a punk!
So much so that lately, I've started to question if you even have a pair.
WHOA!
WHOA!
WHOA!
CALM DOWN MR. PRESIDENT!
I didn't mean to tick you off, but honestly, that's the side of you your supporters need to see.
Example, instead of saying;
"The GOP should stop their political postering and focus on helping the American people."
You should walk right up to the mic, look directly into Camera two and say,
"All conservatives can go straight to hell!"
Then drop the mic and walk away from the podium!
I'm serious Mr. President, do it just like that.
If you do that, I promise you, people like Jim Dement (R-SC) will think twice about saying what he said this past weekend.
Wait, you didn't hear him?
He said he could care less about hearing your idiotic speech about jobs.
Seriously, that's what he said!
And that's my point Mr. President.
You're trying to compromise with people who don't even respect you as a man, let along the leader of the free world.
They've already admitted that their number one objective is to make sure you don't get re-elected.
So why compromise or try to meet them in the middle?
Mr. President, I can't begin to understand the pressure you're under-especially, being the first black president.
But your supporters want you to at least ACT like you understand that you're at war (politically).
Because if you don't, we will no longer be "Fired Up and Ready To Go", we'll be "Fed Up and Ready To Get It Over With".
And that could be a huge problem for you in 2012.

Thanks for stopping by The Board Room Mr. President.

Another Senseless Murder Update (Derrion Albert)

2011-08-29T19:47:00.000-05:00

I'm sure you all have heard about the murder of Derrion Albert that took place in Chicago back in 2009.
If you haven't, check out the video:

Five people were arrested in connection with his death, including Lapoleon Colbert who admitted to kicking and stomping Derrion in the head AFTER he was knocked unconscious from a blow to the head with a two by four.
Colbert, convicted of first degree murder stood before the judge today and pleaded,
"This is my first offense, have mercy on me."
The judge had mercy on him alright, he sentenced him to 32 years in prison.
It would be nice if this sentence could deter other cowards like Colbert who roam the streets of Chicago and every other major city in this country from committing such senseless acts like the one you saw in the above video.
But unfortunately, I think nothing short of an immediate death sentence for these domestic terrorists will get their attention.

Let's pray for that this begins the healing process for the Albert family.

Sunday Praise & Inspiration

2011-08-21T09:01:00.000-05:00

(Proverbs 18:21)

Neo Soul Saturday

2011-08-20T13:08:00.000-05:00

Today we're spotlighting New Soul sensation, R&B singer and songwriter; Teedra Moses.
Teedra was born and raised in New Orleans and later moved to Los Angeles, California with her mother, Shirley Moses, a gospel singer, after her parents’ divorce. Moses brought a little bit of that gospel flair to her own vocal style when she began singing professionally. The final song on her debut album, “I Think of You (Shirley’s Song)”, is dedicated to her late mother.

She released her debut album, Complex Simplicity (executive produced by herself and partner Pauli Pol), on TVT Records on August 10, 2004 in the U.S. The album peaked at #158 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and reached the top ten of the Top Independent Albums chart.

Since then Teedra has gone on to write songs for artists such as Nivea, Christina Milian and Mary J blige she was also featured on two songs from Raphael Saadiq’s Ray Ray album and has had her songs showcased on Noah’s Arc a LOGO network television series.
*bio courtesy of last.fm*

Do You Know Your Babysitter?

2011-08-19T15:43:00.000-05:00

I sympathize with those of you who have to find a babysitter in today's world.
If I had small children, I would make them wear a wire, install hidden cameras and invest in any other device I could get my hands on.
That may sound crazy, but you have to take those kind of measures or else your child and babysitter may end up like this:

I have no words!

Can The HBCU Network Be Successful?

2011-08-18T10:31:00.000-05:00

Check out the picture of MY band, The Alabama State University Mighty Marching Hornets (Fall' 89)

AS-AS-AS-AS-U!!!
I'm SO ready for the fall and all the festivities that come with Black College Football games.
That's why I got super-duper excited (Yes, I said SUPER-DUPER), when I read that a former BET exec was launching the HBCU network.
That meant I could see the bands, the stepshows, the activities on the yard and all the other hidden elements of an HBCU.
This is something that would greatly benefit our people and serve as a recruiting tool for HBCUs at a time when they desperately need it.
But my excitement was quickly shattered by a dose of harsh reality.
As in televison reality.
As in- Reality Show reality.
Although I think this network would have some success, especially during the fall;
You and I both know that people won't support it unless it has some drama.
I'm not talking about a dramatic series type of drama.
I'm talking about
"Throwing water in your ex-wife face, women fighting each other and calling each other bit*hes after sleeping with somebody's man and talking about each other behind their backs drama.

You guys know just as well as I do, that we as a people would rather watch that stuff instead of something educational and informative.
You disagree?
Ok, let me ask you this:
You have a choice to watch the reunion show of "Basketball Wives" or the premiere night of the HBCU Network.
Which one would you watch?
Case closed!
I think the idea of an HBCU Network is brilliant. But unfortunately, if it doesn't have some kind of foolishness on it, it won't be successful.

*Just calling it like I see it*

Meet The "Modern Day Harriet Tubman"

2011-08-18T09:45:00.000-05:00

You guys have heard of Rep. Allen West from Florida, haven't you?

He's the black guy with the high top fade.....was in the military.....a tea party member- you know who I'm talking about?
Yeah, THAT guy!
I know, I know...........
"black man with high top fade and tea party member shouldn't be in the same sentence"
I know, I know...........

Well, anyway, check out what this clown had to say on Fox "News" last night.

*nodding my head up and down*
Yep, you heard him correctly!

HE is now the "Modern Day Harriet Tubman" coming to free us ignunt color'd folx from the plantantion.
For those of you who don't speak plantation- that's (ignorant colored folks).

Ummm........ looka here Rep.West- in the words of that brilliant scholar-your namesake (KANYE West)

"I'm living in the 21st century, doing something mean to.
Doin' it better than anybody you ever seen do it." -Power

TRANSLATION: I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP GETTING OFF THE PLANTATION!

As I've said many times before on this blog, I have no problem with black people being conservatives. But what Mr. West (Allen not Kanye) fail to understand is, HE is the one who needs deliverance from the plantation.
He is the one who has a slave mentality- a SLAVECATCHER mentality at that.
If he truly understood the evil essence of slavery and the bravery of Harriet Tubman, he wouldn't dare invoke her name as criticism of the CBC fighting for the rights of the black unemployed.

But then again, he IS a black member of the tea party, so what should we expect?

A Poverty Bus Tour?

2011-08-10T11:39:00.000-05:00

So now the ~~haters~~.........Tavis Smiley and Dr. Cornell West are going on a "Poverty Bus Tour" where they will be highlighting the failure of this administration to create jobs for people of color.
INTERESTING.............
I have a few questions:
Where was this "Poverty Bus Tour" during the Bush years?
Is this really about jobs?
Is this really about poverty?
OR.......... is this still about the fact that the POTUS don't have them on speed dial?

Can somebody let these two know it's a new day- a day of Hope and Personal Uplift.
And since it's a new day, those yesterday attitudes of "Woe Is Me" are gone.
People no longer need to go to a conference on the State of Black America to hear someone "tell" them how they should feel.............oh and what book they should buy to "help" them better their lives.
All they have to do is look at the First Family that resides at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.,
and realize they can do anything they put their minds to if they believe in God and themselves (in that order).

So good luck with the "Poverty Bus Tour". Maybe the two of them can tell people exactly HOW they're suppose to find a job while being reminded that they don't have one.

Happy 50th Birthday, Mr. President

2011-08-04T20:32:00.000-05:00

Who would have thought 50 years ago, that a son born to a white woman from Kansas and a Kenyan economist would grow up to inspire an entire generation by becoming the 44th President of The United States?

Happy Birthday Mr. President!

Hope you and the First Lady are enjoying yourselves.

Have You Done Your Homework?

2011-08-02T19:56:00.000-05:00

Take a look at this guy.
Looks like a normal middle-aged average guy, right?
His name is Frank Borzellieri and two years ago, Mr. Borzellieri was named principal of a Catholic school in the Bronx where the students were mostly black and Latino.
Everything sounds normal so far, right?
Well, there's one "small" problem with Mr. Borzellieri.

HE'S A WHITE SUPREMACIST!

Yep, that's right!

Mr. Borzellieri once pushed for a ban on the entire biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, claiming "It poisoned the mind of the youth."
In 2004, Borzellieri wrote the book "Don't Take It Personally: Race, Immigration, Crime and Other Heresies," in which he declares "diversity is a weakness" and says the rising black and Hispanic populations in America will lead to the "New Dark Age."
There are several other things this man has written and done, many of which was brought to the attention of the school board before he was hired.
But I'm not writing this to challenge Mr. Borzellieri or the school board that hired him.
I writing this to challenge YOU!

You see, there are Frank Borzellieri(s) in every walk of life.
They have the ability (among other things) to determine who gets hired and who gets fired.
Personally, I believe that's part of the reason unemployment spiked among black folks after the election of Barack Obama.
Many of those "Frank Borzellieri(s)" wanted to get even with the people they thought were responsible for putting a man of color in the White House.
So they started downsizing........
Still, people like Tavis Smiley and Dr. Cornel West will have you believe that the President should be doing more to "put black folks back to work."
He may be the most powerful man in the world, but he's not that powerful.
As adults, we have to navigate our own way through the maze of closet racism- the New Jim Crow- if you will.
But we are the ones who have the power to make sure our children are well educated and properly prepared so they can start their own business and call their own shots.
Which brings me full circle to the purpose of this blog.

Have You Done Your Homework?

How well do you know your child's teachers?
Have YOU done your personal interview with them?
Have you made sure they will follow the curriculum?
I'm not talking about the standard education curriculum, I'm talking about a "parent curriculum."

It's my prayer that you remember this blog and this story as you prepare to register your child for the upcoming school year.

I'm Back.........(again)

2011-08-01T19:40:00.000-05:00

What's up er'rbody!

You good?

Cool!

Well, I'm back after taking another vacation to the great state of Florida.

No, no, no..........I wasn't laying poolside getting a tan.

Nor was I chilling on the balcony of a plush suite overlooking the beautiful Atlantic ocean.

*daydreaming*

*waking up*
No, this time I was in Kissimmee, Fl. watching my son's baseball team play in the 16 year old World Series.

But I'm back and I have a lot on my mind. So stay tuned for what may be the busiest month of the year here in The Board Room.

Also:
I'm taking my laptop to get cleaned out this weekend. Hopefully, that will allow me to respond to your comments. Until then, please join us on Facebook by clicking the tab to the right.

Sunday Praise & Inspiration

2011-07-24T08:37:00.000-05:00

Neo Soul Saturday

2011-07-23T10:29:00.000-05:00

Today, we're spotlighting a different form of Neo Soul called South African House Music. I first got hooked while on vacation in South Florida celebrating my 40th birthday a few months back.
Hope you enjoy.

*bio courtesy of djblackcoffee.org*
Durban-born Nkosinathi Maphumulo has been on the music scene for over a decade but only got his break a few years ago. Nkosinathi, otherwise known as Black Coffee, is popular for his smash hit remixes, most of which have dominated the airwaves in the past couple of years. He studied music in Durban because he felt that as a producer, he had to deepen his overall musical knowledge, develop his listening skills and advance his knowledge of music theory. When asked who helped him achieve his goals, he said "I have Massive Respect for Christos and Oskido for taking me around and giving me slots on their gigs". 2003 saw Black Coffee starting to put his first project together.

He has featured since at various clubs locally and Internationally like Taboo(SA),Cafe de Flore(Swaziland),Djoon(Paris), Scala(London)Ambassador(Lyon), Café Mugambo (Swaziland's New Year's Eve Parties)2008&2009 Miami Winter Festival,2008 & 2009 Ultra Music Festival(Miami),Sutra (Cape Town),In Namibia, Botswana, Barcelona, Lesotho, Cannes, Stratford, Birmingham and recently New York to mention a few.

Health Tip From The Board Room

2011-07-23T10:05:00.000-05:00

These lose-weight-quick gimmicks are just that, GIMMICKS.

It may help you lose weight in the short term, but long term it isn't healthy and the weight usually comes back.

Let's stop with the gimmicks and get healthy by eating right and exercising!

Now, excuse me as I go pound this iron and do my five miles on this stationary bike.

Black Tea Party Members Take On The NAACP

2011-07-23T09:47:00.000-05:00

Black tea party members are planning to protest the NAACP at their 102nd convention this weekend in Los Angeles. The reasons: To stop the NAACP from committing genocide in the black community by supporting Planned Parenthood and to protest their OUTRAGE about the NAACP calling the tea party movement racist.
And we ALL know these great Americans aren't racist, right?

Give me a freakin' break!
Honestly, I hate going down this road but these people sickened me to my stomach. I have no problem with black people being conservatives, voting for Republicans or having a different point of view politically. But when you have a movement of people who are openly racist and you defend them, that makes you worse than the slave catchers who used to hunt down runaway slaves for their masters. Some of them were forced to do it, but some did it because they wanted to show their masters that they were "good negroes"..........or as Herman Cain and Allen West likes to put it........... "not like the rest of them".
And that's exactly how I view black tea party members.

MSNBC Is Considering Giving Rev. Al His Own Show

2011-07-23T09:10:00.000-05:00

While I would love to see more people of color given an opportunity in primetime on cable networks, I don't agree with the move. Not because I have anything against Rev. Al, but because I see this for what it is; a token gesture.
Let me explain:
CNN recently fired Elliot Spitzer and replaced him with E.D. Hill. For those of you who don't know who E.D. Hill is, she's the former FOX "News" anchor who once characterized Barack and Michelle's fist bump as a "terrorist" fist bump.....she later said she was only repeating what others had called it. (yeah, right)

"Why would CNN hire a former FOX "news" anchor when they have T.J. Holmes and Don Lemon already on staff?"

That's the question I think members of the NAACP were asking when they threatened to protest the network for a lack of diversity in primetime.
Realizing they could be next on the NAACP "protest list", MSNBC hired the one person who would probably make the most noise, Rev. Al Sharpton. I like Rev. Al and listen to his radio show every chance I get, but there is no way he should have a television show on MSNBC. That should go to Tamron Hall, Eugene Robinson, Marc Lamont Hill, or somebody else.

Just my opinion............

"Slap A Bi*ch" Contest

2011-07-18T19:20:00.000-05:00

*Meeting Called To Order*

Have you ever wondered why our young folks are so violent towards each other?
Have you ever wondered why they're filled with such anger and hostility?
Have you ever watched the local news or read the paper and said to yourself,
"Some black kids just don't know HOW to act!"
You haven't!?
Well, I have!
A few weeks ago, I was watching the BET "Music" Awards. I don't know why, but I was.
During the commercial breaks, a local nightclub was promoting their new club event.

I think the commercial went a little something like this:
Ladies, do you want to make some money?
Has someone been getting on your nerves lately?
Is there a chick you been wanting to slap but haven't because you're afraid you might get in trouble?
Well, tell that bi*ch to meet you this Wednesday night for the "Slap A Bi*ch" contest.
That's wasn't verebatim but it was pretty darn close.
You think I'm making this up?
Ok, see it for yourself:
*warning*
(profanity and very graphic)

(I'll give you a few minutes to pick your jaw up off the floor)
You good?
Ok, check this out:
If you see a commerical like this being advertised in your city, please contact your local city council member, Mayor or whoever, and ask them to intervene to end this savage like behavior.

(bangs gavel on the table)
Meeting adjourned!

Sunday Praise & Inspiration

2011-07-17T13:07:00.000-05:00

Neo Soul Saturday

2011-07-16T15:39:00.000-05:00

Those of you who have been Board of Directors for a while, know I love Neo Soul. In my opinion, Neo Soul is the only vibe of music that can save R&B, because today's R&B has officially turned into B&S.

This week we're spotlighting Kimberly Nichole.
Some of you saw her on the BET Awards wearing a ballerina dress.(Yeah, I know-it DID look crazy but that's her style).
But regardless if you were feeling the ballerina dress or not, this girl can SANG!
Check out her bio then check out her performance from a couple of years ago in Atlanta. I was in the audience that night and this girl put on a show!
Expect BIG things from her in the very near future.

*This is the bio is courtesy of Soul Tracks. Check them out at soultracks.com

**Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, the city that spawned legends Jimi Hendrix and Quincy Jones, Kimberly'Nichole has always had a talent for music and lyrics. She began singing as a toddler, learning to play the clarinet at ten and writing songs before she even hit her teens. Motivated to experience life outside of her hometown after high school, she enrolled at Atlanta, Georgia's Spelman College, one of the top liberal arts institutions of higher learning for women.
Atlanta provided Kimberly'Nichole an opportunity for academic growth, but simultaneously fueled her passion and flair for music. Her personality and energy have brought out the best in bands of all genres. She's complimented the likes of hip hop/R&B band, Sol Factor and the ol' school soul sounds of The Heit Band. Part of her allure is due in part to her exceptional writing ability. When you combine vibrant vocals with a penchant for going against the grain, you gain the musical stylings of the dynamic soul stirring songstress known as Kimberly'Nichole.

Don't Ignore The Warning Signs

2011-07-16T09:11:00.000-05:00

This past week in Atlanta, Irene Mickens was murdered at the hands of her ~~cowardly~~ estranged husband. The two were set to go to court Thursday to finalize their divorce but on Tuesday, this ~~punk~~ man called her and said their 5 year was very sick and she needed to get there ASAP. Like any mother would, she rushed home to take care of her baby. But when she arrived, he put a 9mm to her head and blew her brains out. Then he killed himself, leaving their 5 year old and 7 year old children without a mother AND a father.

HOW COWARDLY CAN YOU GET?

I know quite a few people who knew this beautiful mother, sister, friend and dedicated educator. And they all say the same thing, "I saw it coming."
For years, this man tried to control this woman, telling her who she could and couldn't talk to. I read where she had to sneak on the phone just to call her family and friends.

Listen, whether you're a man or woman- if your mate has a problem with you being you.
If they want to control your every move or always want to know where you are.
If they give you signs that they "might" be controlling, don't walk-RUN away from them.

Those are warning signs that you should NOT ignore.

UCONN Rescinds Acceptance of 13-Year Old Child Prodigy

2011-07-12T17:35:00.000-05:00

Autum Ashante is a 13-year old from the Bronx who speaks four languages and has an IQ of 149. I'm too stupid to understand how smart that is, but the University of Connecticut wasn't. Last month they agreed to let her enroll as a freshman this upcoming fall but shortly afterwards, they changed their minds.
They claimed she wasn't "prepared" for college life.
While that may be true, surely they took that into consideration when they agreed to accept her.
So what else could have happened to make them change their minds?

Well, I did some "investigating"and this is what I found.
(For the record, I'm not an investigative reporter. I just play one her in The Board Room.)
When Autum was 7 years old, she lead a group of students in reciting the following:

"White nationalism is what put you in bondage
Pirate and vampires like Columbus, Morgan, and Darwin
Drank the blood of the sheep, trampled all over them with
Steel, tricks and deceit.
Nothing has changed take a look in our streets
The mis-education of she and Hegro — leaves you on your knee2grow
Black lands taken from your hands, by vampires with no remorse
They took the gold, the wisdom and all of the storytellers
They took the black women, with the black man weak
Made to watch as they changed the paradigm
Of our village
They killed the blind, they killed the lazy, they went
So far as to kill the unborn baby
Yeah White nationalism is what put you in bondage
Pirates and vampires like Columbus, Morgan, and Darwin
They drank the blood of the sheep, trampled all over them with
Steel laden feet, throw in the tricks alcohol and deceit.
Nothing has changed take a look at our streets."
-The New Black Panther Party calls this the "Black Child's Pledge"

Well, I don't know what that means but I do know that this type of stuff shouldn't be coming out the mouth of 7 year old.
But can a poem she recited 6 years ago cause UCONN to rescind her acceptance?
As far fetched as it may sound, I say it's possible.

Shortly after she recited this "pledge", some people on the "radical" right picked up on it and began attacking her if she was a 30 year old terrorist. The heaviest attacks came from that nutjob of a racist Michelle Malkin, who wrote this.(Click on this link below)
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fmichellemalkin.com%2F2006%2F03%2F15%2Fmeet-the-7-year-old-racist-poet%2F&h=6AQB9u_nY

Last weekend, I read many of those same whack jobs were taking credit for UCONN's decision. It appears they asked people to flood the phone lines at the admissions office to protest the University allowing a "racist" into school as a child prodigy".
I'm not sure if that's the reason or not, but it's quite possible that the above "pledge" caused this talented young lady a once in a lifetime opportunity. If so, shame on the people who phoned the admissions office and shame on her parents for instilling these beliefs in this beautiful child's heart.

Help, I'm Clueless!

2011-07-11T19:01:00.000-05:00

For the last month or so, I've had problems logging into my blogger account under my user name.

I can't edit my posts nor can I add a comment.

Whenever I try, it always tell me to log in.

Well, when I log in the exact same thing happens.

I'm clueless as to what I should do.

Suggestions?

"Yup, I'm A Racist"

2011-07-07T16:29:00.000-05:00

This is for all of you tea party supporters, especially you black supporters.

I hope this makes you proud!

You know, this reminds me of the 50s and 60s when white folks were afraid they were losing their country because the government was making them integrate!

These people.....SMH..........

My Brief Take On The Casey Anthony Verdict

2011-07-06T20:13:00.000-05:00

From the justice system that brought you the Rodney King verdict and the O.J.Simpson verdict.

I now present to you, the Casey Anthony verdict.

After hearing testimony that this woman waited 31 days to report her daughter missing.

After hearing that this woman had orgys while people searched for her daugher.

Even after hearing experts testify that a year after her daughter's disappearance, the trunk of her car STILL smelled like a dead body had been in it.

Casey Anthony was acquitted.

But let me pose this question to you:

If CASEY Anthony was CAMISHA Anthony and the prosecutors had the same evidence against CAMISHA as they did CASEY?

Do you think the verdict would have been the same?

Just asking the question............

The State of New York Approves Gay Marriage

2011-06-30T11:17:00.000-05:00

Last week, the state of New York became the 6th state to recognize gay marriage. It was a glorious time as people celebrated the fact that this country was finally starting to come around on the gay marriage issue.

Well, I hate to break up the party........but.........

EVERYBODY IS NOT CELEBRATING YOUR VICTORY!

I'm not one of those people who will go out of my way to protest gay marriage, but I'm sure as heck not one who will sit by quietly and watch it happen. I believe a woman was created FROM a man FOR a man. Therefore, I believe marriage is between ONE MAN and ONE WOMAN.......PERIOD!
If you want to have "civil unions" ......fine, have at it!
But don't tell me I'm discriminating against you because I oppose your right to do something that I don't think is natural.
And can we PLEASE stop with the Civil Rights Movement comparison?
While it's true gay people have been the victims of hate crimes, I have yet to see where there was a systematic effort to prevent gay people from voting or getting an education. I think it's disrespectful to the many men and women who lost their lives fighting Jim Crow to compare it with the gay marriage movement and I wish more people would speak out about it.
Then again, nobody wants to risk offending anyone. Which is probably why the blogosphere has been dead quiet about this issue over the last week.
Sorry, I'm not one of those people.
I have nothing against gay people but let me be clear:
I DO NOT SUPPORT TWO PEOPLE OF THE SAME SEX MARRYING EACH OTHER!

Sunday Praise & Inspiration

2011-06-26T08:29:00.000-05:00

Neo Soul Saturday

2011-06-25T09:01:00.000-05:00

Today we're spotlighting Neo Soul artist, Green Tea.

DC-based singer Green Tea cut her musical teeth singing in church. But as a teen her interests extended beyond Gospel to include soul, jazz, blues and even opera. Her debut album, Have a Cup of Green Tea Dosage I: Shades of Green won for her a solid local following. She followed it with the poetic 2008 release, Dosage II: Choices, which again highlighted her personal, relationship-based lyrics and deep resonant voice.

-This review is courtesy of Soul Tracks and was written by Chris Rizik

Hard To Believe It's Been Two Years

2011-06-24T20:11:00.000-05:00

It's still hard to believe that Michael Jackson isn't with us anymore. Enjoy one of my favorite performances from the "King of Pop"

Allow Me To (Re)-Introduce Myself

2011-06-23T21:56:00.000-05:00

Judging from the almost 1,000 hits this site has had since Monday, I'm guessing many of you are finding yourselves here for the very first time. So on behalf of the regular Board of Directors, thanks for stopping by. Let me give you some background on why I started this ~~blog~~ movement called The Board Room.

This movement was started in December 2009.
It wasn't started as just something to do or a place to voice my opinions.
This was a vision given to me to achieve a specific purpose for the Kingdom of God.
Calm down, calm down.......I'm not about to start preaching or anything like that.
No, that's not my assignment-in this platform.
My assignment, in this platform is to challenge you to engage in mature dialogue about social, political and religious issues as it relates to the African-American community and our society as a whole.
(All races are welcomed here in The Board Room.)
My views come from a unique perspective.
I've been up and I've been down. I've had it all, lost it all, got it back, and lost it again.
It was at that point that I realized, God had a plan for my life.
But when I decided to follow that plan, things became interesting because I was trying to do things the right way for the first time in my life.
*Sidebar*
Have you ever tried to do the right thing but all the wrong things kept happening?
(My bad, I said I wasn't gonna preach, right?)

One thing you may have noticed by now is that I am very opinionated and don't ~~bite my tongue~~ mence my words for ANYONE!
That's not in my DNA!
So if you disagree with anything I write- and trust me, you will. All I ask is that you be respectful. I have to ask that because over the last few days, I've been called all kinds of crazy stuff. One woman even called me a "sell-out". THAT may be the funniest thing I've ever read on this blog.
Lady, one thing I'm not is a "sell-out." I just refuse to sit on the sideline and watch the destruction of an entire generation's mindset who thinks it's cool to walk around with their pants sagging.

I've also received some emails that have been...........let's just say, "button-pushers".
(I guess y'all didn't like the blog I did about "Single Mothers" for Father's Day, huh?)
I DON'T CARE! lol
I'm laughing, but I'm so serious............I really don't!
I was raised by my Great-Grandmother, Grandmother, Mother and Aunt and not one time did I ever hear either of them tell the other "Happy Father's Day."
What's next?
Single Father's wishing each other "Happy Mother's Day" because they're raising a child by themselves?

Regardless if you think I'm a 'sell-out" or too militant.
Regardless if you think I hate women or I'm an advocate for fathers.
I hope that you will stick around and join this movement. I pray that somehow, someway, something is said or written that inspires you to get involved and make a difference in our community. Because this next generation needs all of the difference makers it can get.

Again thanks for stopping by and welcome to The Board Room.

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Another Senseless Murder

2011-06-22T16:35:00.000-05:00

Kim Crawford of the Bronx has been charged with murder and manslaughter in the beating death of her 5 year old son. Police say she admitted to hitting 5 year old Jamar twice in the back and twice in the stomach after he.....
Are you sitting down?
BROKE HER NINTENDO Wii !!!
"It was an accident. I didn't mean to hit him that hard. That's the hardest I've ever hit him", she cried while telling the police what happened.
Simple case of a mother becoming upset and hitting her small child too hard, right?

WRONG!

Ms. Crawford watched Jamar vomit and roll around on the floor crying in agonizing pain for FIVE DAYS before deciding to take him to the emergency room.
She said she was afraid that the authorities would see all of the bruises on the child's body and arrest her.
I guess that's a valid excuse.
I take that back.
THERE IS NO VALID EXCUSE!
What kind of parent would watch their child vomit and scream in pain for FIVE DAYS?
And what kind of parent punches their FIVE YEAR OLD in the stomach?????????

Unfortunately, there are probably more Kim Crawford's out there.
Let's just pray that someone who witness abusive behavior will contact DHR before we have to report Another Senseless Murder .

I Didn't Find A Damn Thing Funny!

2011-06-20T23:14:00.000-05:00

This past weekend, Obama impersonator,comedian Reggie Brown made an appearance at the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans. If you're not familar with what I'm talking about, check it out:

If you thought it was funny, go ahead and laugh, other people thought he was hilarious too. But as for me, I didn't find a damn thing funny!
Call me sensitive.
Call me unable to take a joke.
Call me whatever you want to call me, but I'm not feeling this clown's routine and here's why.
During the summer of 2008, I worked at a place where I was the only black person on staff. Almost everyday, many of my former co-workers would gather around their computers and laugh at disparaging emails and offensive photos of then candidate Obama.
Some of those same photos were used by Reggie Brown in this video.
-The picture of the President that was darkened to make him look like a thug, while standing there with 6 or 7 cigarettes in his mouth.
-The picture of Fred Sanford fighting with Aunt Esther as a portrait of how Barack and Michelle will look in the future.
Hell, I'm surprised he didn't use the one of Michelle looking like an ape. I'm sure they would have loved that one too. (I almost got into a fight over that one).
I'm not saying there's something wrong with his impersonation of the President, it was spot on. But I strongly disgaree with the use of those photos as part of his routine and his willingness to openly make jokes that had racial overtures to them.
To me, it almost amounts to being "A SELL OUT".

Later in his routine, the crowd turned on Mr. Brown and he was physically escorted off the stage because he started making jokes about GOP presidential candidates. But honestly, by the time it got to that point, I had stopped watching.
Because I didn't find a damn thing funny in the first place!

Excuse Me Sir, Can You Pull Your Pants Up?

2011-06-17T21:21:00.000-05:00

Recently, a University of New Mexico football player, Deshon Marman was flying back home from a friend's funeral. When he boarded the plane, one of the flight attendants asked him to pull his pants up. He refused, and they kicked him off the plane.
My response to that is:

GOOD FOR THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT!!!!

I am so sick and tired of seeing these kids walk around with their underwear showing! It's disrespectful to the people around them and it's disrespectful to me a black man. You may not like this but I wish they would have thrown him in jail.....I really do!

WHAT!!!???

Don't you get tired of seeing these boys (and in some cases) grown men walking around with their pants on the ground? I know I do!!
Kick them off of planes, put them out of restaurants, throw them out of school and YES, toss their behinds in jail if they want pull them up.

Attention: Single Mother's

2011-06-17T20:53:00.000-05:00

Can you please stop with the wishing other single mother's "Happy Father's Day"?

It is so disrespectful!!!

Mother's day was last month.

You didn't hear any single father's wishing themselves "Happy Mother's Day" did you?

Listen, I appreciate the sacrifices single mother's make when their child's "DADDY" decides not to be in their life.

But that doesn't make you a FATHER.

That makes you a single mother who had a child with a sorry man!

So this weekend, can you PLEASE show a little respect to the FATHER'S who are doing the right thing?

PLEASE??

Thank you!

Woman Gives Eddie Long A Stack Of Money

2011-06-13T19:26:00.000-05:00

*First "religious blog" *

Those of you who know me, know I have worked extremely hard to sift my tongue or shall I say, edit the words that come out of my mouth. But this entire thing has been bubbling inside of me like bad gas sitting on my stomach.
Maybe that's why to me, this latest thing has such a bad smell to it.
Many people have pleaded with me not to blog about the Eddie Long situation. I agreed to it, despite the fact that I didn't think a grown man who was being labeled a liar, a pedophile and a closet homosexual should settle out of court.
*detour*
Let me tell you something: If you say those things about me- AFTER WE FINISH FIGHTING, (because those are fighting words), we're going to court and you WILL make a public apology to the world for slandering my name.
(Sorry, I'm a work in progress).
*back to the blog*
You would THINK, that a man who stood up in front of his congregation and said (and I quote)
"This thing, Im going to fight" would want his day in court so that his name could be cleared.
If not for him, then at least for his wife, his children AND his church family.
Yeah.......I know all of the bible verses and I know all the scriptures that some of you are thinking about.
I can hear you now, "Don't put your mouth on a Man of God"......"People need to leave this alone because we all have skeltons in our closets".
But in my opinion, it's that type of attitude that has allowed people in power-not just Pastors, but from all walks of life- to do things without fear of facing the consequences for their actions from their company or in this case, their congregation.

Which brings me to this:

Listen, I understand the principle of "FIRST FRUIT".
I understand and believe in the principle of tithing.
I understand sowing, I get all of that.
But with the bad image this man AND the entire Body of Christ has, it would have made more sense to say, "Bless you sister but I want you to keep this and God will bless you for your desire to give".
But NOOOOO.......instead he screams out "MANIFEST"!
Maybe I have a problem with it because I have no faith in the person whose mouth it came out of.
It's already hard enough for people in the Body of Christ to convince others that church is still relevant and God is real.
Now they have video of a man who just paid young men $25 million to keep their mouths closed, accepting a stack of cash from some "random" woman?
Sorry, but it's hard for ME to accept this as genuine, so I know it's hard for the average person to do so.
We don't need anymore battles to fight while on this uphill journey to save souls.
It's bad enough we have to deal with people IN the Body of Christ attacking other Christians who are members of a "mega-church." Question: When did "mega-churches" become the enemy?
(Nevermind, we'll deal with that on my next religious blog.)
Maybe if we stop worshipping "Men of God" and started worshipping GOD HIMSELF, videos like this wouldn't even exist! Because if we truly worshipped GOD, we could give in PRIVATE and know that God would reward us for our sacrifice in PUBLIC.

Sorry if this blog is all over the place, but I did this in one shot without editing. (Blogger network still tripping)

Give me some feedback and let me know what you think.

Why Do Black Women STILL Have Issues With Interracial Couples

2011-06-09T21:45:00.000-05:00

Today I had the pleasure of meeting Christopher Gardner, author of the book, "The Pursuit Of Happiness". Mr. Gardner was standing in the hotel lobby shooting the breeze with a couple of older white men, one white woman, a younger black man and yours truly. We all were mesmorized by this man who repeated the story of how he was totally dedicated to providing a better life for himself and his son.

While we were standing there talking, two black women came over and introduced themselves to Mr. Gardner. They thanked him for sharing his story and told him how much of an inspiration he was-to single mothers as well as single dads. They too were laughing as the charming, polite and extremely humble Mr. Gardner cracked jokes about the failures he had before all the success came.

But their laughter stopped when Mr. Gardner stopped holding court and said, "Baby, is everything ok?" Mr. Gardner was speaking to a woman with blonde hair and blue eyes who stood about 5'10 (in heels).
They were EXTREMELY bothered by her presence and didn't try to hide it either. The two women walked off as if he had called them out of their names or something. Mr. Gardner didn't seemed bothered by it one bit. He told me and the other black guy, I get more attitudes and strange looks from black women than I do white people.
Unfortunately, I got a glimpse into what he has to deal with a few weeks ago.
As many of you know, I recently went on vacation to Hollywood, Florida. While there, I befriended a beautiful woman, who also was tall with blonde hair. To the naked eye, she looked white but she was of Cuban decent. Regardless of her nationality, we became friends and hung out by the pool during the day and danced to old school hip hop and 80s music at the spot across the street at night.
During the entire time we were hanging out, nobody-not one person gave us any funny looks or said anything out of the ordinary.
But the following morning, we noticed that our waitress (a black woman) had a slight attitude. My friend couldn't understand what the problem was, but I could.
The waitress had a problem with me having brunch with a woman who didn't look like her.
Did she tell me that? No!
But it was obvious by the disdained look on her face, that a black man sitting with what she thought was a white woman made her very uncomfortable if not angry.

My question is: WHY!!!???
Why are so many black women STILL uncomfortable with the sight of a black man with a white woman?
Also: Why is it when a black man dates a white woman, he's betraying black women.
But when it's the other way around, the woman is upgrading?

Help a brotha out!!!

*FOR THE RECORD*
I am NOT dating nor have I ever dated anyone outside of my race. However, if I lived in South Florida, I would definitely consider it.

"Obama Has Failed America", REALLY?

2011-06-02T22:09:00.000-05:00

Today former Massachusetts (did I spell that right?) governor Mitt Romney launched his 2012 Presidential bid by claiming "Obama Has Failed America!"
REALLY!?
Let's see:
The tax rate is lower than it has been in 60 years.
The country is once again respected around the world.
He has captured more terrorists in 3 years than President Bush did in 8.
He saved the automotive industry by giving them a bailout- despite the GOP demanding that he let them fail. They even praised Ford for NOT accepting a bailout and called GM "Government Motors".
Well, a few years later, not only has GM and Chrysler repaid their loan, they are making record profits.
All because the President and his administration had the ~~balls~~ courage to address the problem head on.
By the way, has anyone seen Ford quarterly profits lately?
And last but certainly not least, he kept his campaign promise of capturing AND killing Osama Bin Laden.

I could go on and on but the truth of the matter is this:
Whenever your "front runner" makes statements like
"Obama has failed America", you have serious issues.
My suggestion to the GOP is to come up with something different.
The BIRTHER issue didn't work.
The SOCIALIST label didn't stick.
And falsely claiming that "Obama has failed America" DEFINITELY won't work.
I wonder if Mitt Romney has looked at the President's poll numbers lately?
They are UP and if he can somehow, someway get this unemployment under 9%, it's a wrap.

The next time someone makes a claim that "Obama has failed America".
At least put the word PRESIDENT in front of his name.
He definitely has earned it over the past 3 years.

Miami Leaders Want To Put An End To Urban Beach Week

2011-06-01T14:42:00.000-05:00

For the past few years on Memorial Day weekend, thousands of people from all over the country flock to South Beach for what is known as Urban Beach Week. Every year, local officials reluctantly roll out the welcome mat, despite many business owners complaining to the chamber of commerce about the negative effect it has on their businesses. But the events of this past weekend may have given local officials an excuse not to roll that welcome mat out again. This past weekend, city officials reported there were at least two dozen fights (most involving women)and a total of 4 different shootings, including this one that was caught on tape:

From what has been reported about the above incident, someone is the car was involved in a shooting a few blocks away. When the police attempted to pull them over, they became involved in a shootout with the police.......although some people in Miami say the people in the vehicle were unarmed. Whether that's true or not, local officials are ready to put an end to Urban Beach Week and I'm ready to see it done also. It's such an embarrasment to turn on the news and see these kids "MY PEOPLE" proving to the world that they DO NOT know how to behave when gathered in a large setting.

I will give Commissioner Jerry Libben credit for pointing out that he doesn't have ANY disturbances during "Jazz In The Garden" weekend. He even suggested replacing Urban Beach Week with a Jazz and Blues festival. Not sure if he was serious or just trying to protect himself from claims of racism that is starting to come from some "black leaders" in Miami.(SMH)
Besides, that still may not deter people from converging on South Beach that weekend. The only thing that will stop them from converging on South Beach Memorial Day weekend is to move the Gay Pride weekend to that weekend. Because you know nothing scares a group of black people, like a group of Gay people! (Sad but True)
Nevertheless, let's hope this is the last time we'll see something like this happen all over the news.

Am I The Only One Having Issues With Blogger?

2011-05-26T19:35:00.000-05:00

Dear Blogger,

Thanks for providing this free format to express my views and opinions.

I really appreciate it.

But MY GOODNESS........can you PLEASE get your network together?

I can't log in to my blog.

I'm having issues editing my posts.

I can't see who is following my blog.

What's going on!?

Help me out fellow bloggers-

Am I the only one having this issue?

Signed,

One Frustrated Blogger

My Mental Battery Has Been Recharged

2011-05-24T22:45:00.000-05:00

Here in The Board Room, I've always tried to provide an angle that challenges the normal way of thinking when it comes to social, political, and religious issues.
Yeah, I know....... I haven't done many religious blogs-but TRUST me, they're on the way. I just hope you're ready.

As you may have noticed lately, I've been slacking. I can't tell you how many times I've sat here and started writing something only to delete it and shut my computer off.
At first, I didn't understand what was going on.
I knew what I wanted to write and how I wanted to write it.
But for some reason, my mind would always go in a different direction.
Although I hadn't lost my passion to express my views, I thought I had lost my passion to write.
I remember one night I sat at this computer, look at the screen and said,
"Forget this blog."
"Forget this book I've been working on for almost a year"
"FORGET EVERYTHING!"
I mean, I was ready to COMPLETELY give up on this vision.
Oh yes, I have a vision.
I'm sure some of you think this is just another blog , but it's not. It's bigger than that.
I'm talking about a vision so big that only God can make it happen.
But if I can keep it 100- I don't think it was the vision I was doubting. I think I was doubting God.
I'm sure many of you have NEVER doubted him before, but I'm telling you, I was starting to doubt God.
Why? I don't know.
Well, maybe it's because I experienced some things this year that has thrown me for a loop.
Let me ask you a question:
Have you ever tried to do the right thing but all the wrong things kept happening?
(Ok, nevermind-maybe it's just me.)
Anyway, a few months ago I realized I needed a break.
I needed a vacation.
I needed to recharge my battery- my mental battery.

This past weekend I celebrated my 40th birthday by treating myself to a weekend getaway at
The Westin Diplomat &Resort in Hollywood, Fl. <(click on the link)
That's right, you read correctly, I treated MYSELF to a weekend getaway.
I didn't go with my boys and I didn't take a date.
It was just me!
I arrived at the resort Friday afternoon and stayed until Monday morning.
Many people have asked me, "Why would you go to Miami/ Fort Lauderdale by yourself?"
Others have said, "I couldn't go somewhere like that by myself. I would have to go with other people."
I say to those people, if YOU can't enjoy spending time with you. How can you expect OTHERS to enjoy spending time with you?
Oh, I did meet a few new friends. It seems I never meet a stranger.
*side note* The women of other races (especially the Cuban women) love the brothas down there.
(that blog is coming tomorrow)
Needless to say, I had a good time. A REALLY good time!
I went to old school hip hop and 80s night. I took a water taxi down the coast. I enjoyed my company for three wonderful days.
It allowed me to recharge my mental battery and it also allowed me to see some things about ME that I couldn't see while I was in my normal environment. I strongly encourage all of you to every now and then, get away from your normal environment and recharge your mental battery.
You'll be amazed how it will change your entire perspective.
Now, I can't wait to get home and write.
I can't wait to read the headlines of the day and share my thoughts here in The Board Room.
And I also can't wait to manifest this vision God has placed on the inside of.

Stay tuned

Sunday Praise & Inspiration

2011-05-15T07:16:00.001-05:00

Neo Soul Saturday

2011-05-14T08:45:00.001-05:00

30th Anniversary of Bob Marley's Death

2011-05-13T23:51:00.000-05:00

May 11th marked the 30th anniversary of the death of Bob Marley.
He died of cancer (or so they say) at the young age of 36.
I'm not old enough to remember the impact and influence he had on the world while he was living, but I remember the first time his music impacted MY life.
It happened during my days at Alabama State University when me and the rest of the Birmingham crew would ride around 5-6 deep in Dwayne Carlton's Blue Chevy Blazer with all the windows up on our way to Top Flight Disco & Lounge.(insert your own thoughts)
Somehow, the lyrical content in his music became embedded in my brain and changed the way I looked at the world. Honestly, it made me a rebellious, radical, outspoken young man who would question every aspect of life. Maybe that's part of the reason I'm the way I am today-I don't know. But I do know the message in his music is just as relevant today as it was 30 years ago.
Case and point:

Now, Jill Scott Is A Racist?

2011-05-13T23:01:00.000-05:00

For years, decades, centuries, a certain group of people in this country have believed that their way of life is the ONLY way of life. Everything else is strange, exotic or classless.
That's how many people on the right have described the "White House Poetry Slam".
They've done everything in their power to discredit this classy event as something that is unacceptable and "un-American".
But even I was shocked by some of their tactics this week.
First, it was President Obama was palling around with and glorifying that cop killer rapper Common.
When that didn't gain any real traction, they turned their attention to Jill Scott.
Matt Drudge and the people over at the Drudge Report-THE source of info for the right, called this beautiful (and sexy)
Mother
Actress
Entertainer
Philanthropist
Entrepreneur
A RACIST!
*I had the same reaction you're having as you read this*
They came to that conclusion after reading an Essence magazine article in which Jill expressed her disappointment of finding out a former male friend married a white woman.
(That's another blog for another day)
Jill Scott is a phenomenal woman and to reduce her to the level of a Rush Limbaugh should be an insult to every woman of color (any color).
Unfortuantely, it's not!
The more I read, the more I found out that it was a black woman within the Conservative movement who tipped off Drudge and the right wing media about the article.
The woman wasn't named but if I had to guess, it was probably someone like Angela McGlowan.
She's the black woman who ran as a tea party "favorite" in Mississippi. She was such a favotite that she finished with less than 10% of the Republican vote. SMH!
It's amazing how WE will sell each other down the road to gain favor in the eyes of certain people. Guess the Willie Lynch theory is alive and kicking.
Does this sound like a racist to you?

Nearly Half of Detroit's Citizens Are Illiterate?

2011-05-10T20:06:00.001-05:00

The National Institute For Illiteracy recently reported that 47% of the ADULTS in the city of Detroit is illiterate....47%
That's what the report says and since the report says it, it must be true, right?
Let me ask you something:
Have you ever noticed that certain people and certain organizations poll a select group of people to get the desired result they want?

Example: FOX "news" is STILL reporting that almost 38% of "Americans" believe President Obama wasn't born in this country.
Do you think they poll anyone who doesn't watch their ~~propaganda~~ news network? OR, do you think they poll the people who view their website and other outlets that drive home the "birther" issue?
Probably the latter, which is why the people of Detroit should be marching in the streets, protesting this report.
I refuse to believe that almost half of a city's ADULT population can't read or write.
I mean sure, last year their school Superintendent admitted he was illiterate, but I'm sure he just slipped through the cracks-right?
Let's start calling on the people who conduct these reports to publicly show the areas they studied and show the criteria they based their final decision on. Because a charge THIS serious is grounds for a lawsuit. That is, IF the report is false.

Herman Cain Wins Fox News Debate (Surprise Surprise)

2011-05-08T18:59:00.000-05:00

Remember a couple of months ago when I told you how the GOP will try to use this man as the answer to Barack Obama? Well, they're starting early. Herman Cain won the FOX "news" debate last Thursday. This, despite not appearing to know his right foot from his left.
From the clips I've seen, this man is no more ready to be President than Sarah Palin. But the GOP doesn't care. Their plan is to use ~~this pawn~~ Herman Cain to take away some of the "black vote". Yes, I know it won't happen, but that's how they think.
They think we don't pay attention to the political games that are played and truth be told, many of us don't. But that's why I'm here- to make sure that you are fully aware of the motives of people like Herman Cain.

Sunday Praise & Inspiration

2011-05-01T08:17:00.001-05:00

WOW!

What a week we've had here in Birmingham. I have so many friends who lost everything except the clothes on their backs. After seeing some of the devastation up close and personal- I'm so GRATEFUL for what I have.

The President Releases His Birth Certificate & I'm Mad As Hell ! ! ! !

2011-04-27T12:27:00.001-05:00

Today, the President of The United States released his birth certificate.
Let me say that again!
Today, the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES released his birth certificate!
None of the other 43 Presidents has had to do that. None of them ever had to deal with this type of scrutiny. So why the big fuss?
Is it because he has a "muslim" name?
To a degree, YES!
Is it because some think he's a Manchurian candidate created in a lab somewhere?
As crazy as that sounds, YES!
Is it because MANY people think he is part of some sleeper terrorist cell who wants to destroy this country from the inside out?
YES!
Matter of fact, my ex General Sales Manager made the comment during the 2008 election that "Hussein" as he called him, was going to blow himself up in the White House. THAT'S the kind of sick, distorted attitude most white people in the deep south and many around this country has.
But above all the other reasons I just gave you as to why this President has had to deal with this level of scrutiny. The one that REALLY drives it-is RACISM! MANY white people, yes even the ones who act like it doesn't bother them- MANY have a problem with a black man being President.
We can score touchdowns for their favorite football team.
We can hit a home run for their favorite baseball team.
We can tickle their funny bone by telling a joke that will make them laugh.
We can entertain them by dancing and singing their favorite song.
But the minute we start to own our own business, the minute we start to seek higher education, the minute we aspire to become President of The United States, it's a problem.
Suddenly, our identity is questioned. (Birthers).
Suddenly, our qualifications to be admitted into an Ivy league university is questioned (Donald Trump).
And while we're on Donald Trump- For those of you who still watch and support "Celebrity Apprentice" do me a favor: Go play in traffic during rush hour.

For almost 3 years, this man has had to deal with people attacking- NOT HIS POLICIES- but his integrity, his family and his identity. Yet, NOBODY of color has defended him publicly against people like Trump, Palin and Fox News.
Bill Maher spoke out.
Robert DeNiro spoke out. Ok, Whoopi Goldberg spoke out, but that's about it.
Where was Spike Lee?
Where was Tavis Smiley?
Where was Cornel West?
And WHERE WAS MINISTER FARRAKHAN?
"We all must unite and stand together." Isn't that what the "black leaders" always say?
Yeah......right!
Cowards and hypocrites is what I call them.
This attack on the President's identity isn't just an attack on him, it's an attack on ALL people of color. The underlying message that nobody wants to discuss is this: Regardless of how much education or money you have, to many white people, you were, are and will always be looked upon as a second class citizen.
TRANSLATION: This is MY country and you are still a NIGGER!

*PSA* I know many of you conservative bloggers are frequent visitors to The Board Room. I've seen you repost my political blogs on various sites and call me everything but a child of God. But I know my identity and it's that identity that gives me the boldness and power to speak my mind the way I do (and I'm not talking about birth certificates either). If the day ever comes when you feel man enough to debate ME instead of my blogs, please feel free to do so!

-Mod Lumpkin

Dwight Howard Sues The Mother of His Child

2011-04-25T21:51:00.003-05:00

Royce Reed signed an agreement stating that she wouldn't make any negative comments to the press about Dwight Howard. Well apparently, she did and originally got sued by Howard for $9.2 million. After a judge laughed Howard out of his courtroom, Howard froze her assets. Now, a Florida judge has awarded him $500,000 and Howard says he wants his money WITH INTEREST!
*blank stare*
Can somebody tell me why a man who makes $16,647,180.47 A YEAR is pursuing the mother of his child for $500,000? (Well, actually, it's $551,696.74 because remember,he wants his interest).
Is he that bitter because she put him on blast for only paying $800/month in child support?
Or maybe it's because she has a career (if you call it that) as a reality tv star?
What is it that has him so determined to wipe away the assets of his son's mother?
Could it be that he now realizes he has a child with a woman who acts like .......let's see......how can I say this?
A SKANK?
Oh, c'mon.......don't look at me that way. You know I'm telling the truth.
Ok, let me prove it to you.
WARNING: Some of you may get VERY uncomfortable viewing this video!

Told ya!
And that's why Dwight Howard is pursuing her for $551,696.74 (please don't forget the 74 cents).
Yep, Dwight Howard has had to sit back and listen to his teammates, his boys and HIS PARENTS grill him for getting a woman like that pregnant. So, to get back at her for embarassing him like that, he takes her to court and make a fool out of himself with these childish lawsuits.
(No, I'm not a psychiatrist; I just play one here in The Board Room.)
Here's a bit of advice to Dwight Howard and you other ballers and shot callers. Next time before you hit it, do a skank test. Better yet, how about not hitting it at all.(yeah, I know) Or, how about finding the woman who WON'T drop it like it's hot on the first, second or third date. Who knows, you might find a halfway virtuous woman. Or at the very least, someone who won't get on national tv and do what she's doing in the above video.
Just a thought!

Sunday Praise & Inspiration

2011-04-24T07:34:00.000-05:00

HE HAS RISEN!!!!

2011-04-24T07:24:00.001-05:00

(Mark 16:1-7) [NIV]
When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magadalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go anoint Jesus' body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, "Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?"
But when they looked up, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.
"Don't be alarmed, " he said, "You are looking for Jesus the Nazerene, who was cruicified.
HE HAS RISEN!!!
He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, 'He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.' "

HE IS HERE!!!

2011-04-23T21:03:00.001-05:00

Body of Phylicia Barnes Found

2011-04-21T22:15:00.000-05:00

Authorities in Maryland confirmed that one of the two bodies found in a river was the body of missing 16 year old, Phylicia Barnes. Phylicia disappeared shortly after Christmas (2010) when she left North Carolina to go visit relatives in Baltimore. The other body found in the river was that of a young man. The police believe the two are connected.
PLEASE keep her family in your prayers.

The First Lady's Plane Has A "NEAR MISS"

2011-04-19T19:26:00.003-05:00

Today the First Lady and Jill Biden were returning to Washington from New York when their plane had a "near miss" with a cargo jet.
WTH?
Ok- First of all: Why were there any other planes in the vicinity of her plane?
Second of all: How did a CARGO JET get that close to the First Lady's plane without somebody saying, "Hey, that's the First Lady's plane!"

I don't trust these people and neither do I trust the people that surround the President (except for Reggie, Valerie and a few more folks). I told you a year ago, there are too many INSIDE leaks.
TRANSLATION: There's a mole in the inner circle.
You can laugh if you want to, but I'm very serious. Let's continue to keep the Obamas in our prayers because ~~satan~~ the GOP will do anything to keep the President from getting re-elected in 2012.

I tell ya one thang: If something happens to that woman- I will set it OFF up in dis mutha (SHUT YO MOUF).

Another Senseless Murder (Caught On Video)

2011-04-19T18:41:00.000-05:00

WOW!

The suspect in the video is still on the loose (probably because of this STOP SNITCHIN' foolshness). Let's pray that this coward is arrested and punished to the fullest extent of the law!

Idris Elba Needs Our Help

2011-04-17T21:03:00.000-05:00

Idris Elba is the executive director of a new series titled "Milk & Honey". The series was created by Elba, Asha May, Debbie Allen, Lance Gross and others to showcase diverse images of women of color, something we DESPERATELY need on the big screen and small screen. It has an all black cast and the production company (Brown Paper Dolls Company) consist of HBCU graduates.
Check it out and tell me what you think.

milk + honey series trailer from brown paper dolls on Vimeo.

Looks interesting, right?
Here's the problem and here's why Idris Elba needs our help.
The series has yet to be picked up by a television network. Elba, along with the production team and cast are attempting to get ONE MILLION VIEWS of the trailer to show network execs that there is an interest in THIS type of show.
Board of Directors, let's do our part by spreading the word and making sure this series gets picked up-not just by any network......but by a MAJOR network.
If we want to rid ourselves of the negative images we see on television, it's going to take a ground roots effort by the people.
Let's make it happen by sharing this on Facebook, twitter, blogs and any other social media outlet we can.

VH-1 Is The New BET

2011-04-13T21:15:00.000-05:00

"Flava of Love"
"RuPaul's Drag Race"
"For The Love of Money"
And just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, VH-1 does it again.
I present to you- "Beverly Hills Fabulous"

Beverly Hills Fabulous

Elgin Charles
Full Episodes
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YEP!
All I will say is at some point, WE need to stop supporting foolishness like this......and the rest of the MESS that's shown on VH-1.
Last night I watched the premiere of Toni Braxton's "Braxton Family Values" and Sinbad's new show-can't think of the name right now-on WETV (Women's Entertainment Television). Both were great shows (in my opinion). The Braxton sisters are crazy but nothing like the over the top drama we've seen from other women of color on TV. Sinbad's show is funny and on a personal level- very inspirational.
PLEASE support those shows and leave mess like "Beverly Hill Fabulous" to die in the cesspool known as VH-1.

Oh and I would like to give Executive Producer, Shaunie O'Neal a shout out. Thanks for creating shows (this mess and "Basketball Wives") that show our people in such a great light. Seriously, you're doing one hell of a job!

Cornel West and Al Sharpton Fight

2011-04-11T21:14:00.000-05:00

Hope you're sitting down for this one!

*deep breath*

There are a few reasons why I didn't watch this mess on MSNBC yesterday.
One-I was late getting home from THE WORSHIP CENTER. <(click for website)
Two-The Heat & Celtics were playing.
Three- It was Sunday at The Masters.
And finally
Four- I knew it would be the train wreck it turned out to be.
You see, every few months or so, the usual suspects have a forum, conference, summit to discuss a BLACK AGENDA. They sit at a round table, and try to out wit each other with perky catch phrases and one liners and the one with the biggest applause wins. For years, I've watched the Tavis Smiley(s), Al Sharpton(s) and Cornel West(s) of the world TALK about a BLACK AGENDA. When Clinton was in office, they tried to make him dance to their music by telling him blacks are the ones who voted for him. He danced and was dubbed the First Black President. (I do like Bill Clinton by the way.)
When Bush took office they tried to make him dance but he ignored them and was labeled a racist. (I don't think the man was a racist. An idiot? YES! But not a racist)
Then President Obama took office and they thought this was the golden opportunity to finally get their beloved BLACK AGENDA passed. Now that it's not happening "he's not doing enough for black people".
(I still have no clue what a black agenda is.)
It always the same people with the same demands and the same complaints. And for some reason, many of you cheer this kind of bafoonery on.

    "They're speaking for all black folks"

    "Barack Obama needs to do more to help blacks."

   " Cornel West is telling it like is."

Umm....No they're not- Do what?- No he ain't.....

If Cornel West spent less time trying to criticize the President for not talking about racial profiling and telling these young dudes to stop riding dirty, then I might listen to him.
If Cornel West focused on shutting down payday loan places and teaching people about saving money, then they wouldn't fall prey to high interest rates that lead to some of those Wall St. bankers he's criticizing making the millions they made.

Instead, he blames the President for not pushing forth a BLACK AGENDA!

Meanwhile, there's hell breaking out in the Middle East.
The tea party is running the GOP.
The government barely averted a shutdown.
States are passing Arizona type Immigration Laws.
Some states are making it legal for college students to carry a gun (ON CAMPUS).
The list goes on and on and people like Cornel West thinks the President should be focused on a BLACK AGENDA?
No wonder his radio show with Tavis Smiley is a flop! Maybe he should try his hand at comedy because his act has offically turned into a joke! I wish those of you who believe in what he's selling would challenge him and ask what the hell is he doing besides TALKING about what the President should be doing! Maybe he should be told that he's asking the President to do what he and members of the CBC should be doing. Until then, maybe he should stay off television and stopping making a mockery of himself and the people he "supposedly" represents.

Sunday Praise & Inspiration

2011-04-10T09:10:00.003-05:00

Neo Soul Saturday

2011-04-09T08:42:00.003-05:00

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I Didn't Find A Damn Thing Funny!

Excuse Me Sir, Can You Pull Your Pants Up?

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