My Ten Sense: Shame on Montel Williams for endorcing “bad credit loans”
Montel Williams received noteriety for his late 1980s tour, Mountain Get Out of My Way, that motivated teenagers to overcome obstacles, and he was rewarded with his own talk show, The Montel Williams Show, that ran from 1991 to 2008. But now Montel is contributing to the demise of so many Americans by endorsing “bad [...]
Three Black College Students Create “Instagram For Fashion”
One weekend, Darian Demetri, Kris Jordan, and Eric Chisolm were hanging out, like most college students do, when they realized that they were all entrepreneurs but had nothing to preneur. They quickly began brainstorming about what was missing from society that they could create and profit from. That night, the idea for Faddest.com was born. [...]
My Ten Sense: Back to school money lessons for high school and college students
I’m always willing to use my mistakes to help others. So I freely admit I’ve had a car repossessed. I almost went to jail three times for writing bad checks, and I climbed out of poor credit to build my first house. I wish I knew as a teenager or college student what I know [...]
The (Ree)lationship Guide: There Really Is a Thin Line Between Love and Hate
by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” I recently ran across a photo of Usher Raymond and his ex-wife Tameka Foster in court continuing their fight for custody of their two children- I’m assuming. This amazing photo captures a vast array of tensions. In the foreground, you see a solemn Usher appearing as if he’s trying to [...]
So What Will You Tell Your Son…How Do You Explain To Your Daughter?
im back, so wipe the crust out ya eyes!…lol DISCLAIMER: these posts are not in any form intended to step on any toes. These are merely my thoughts, experiences, and actions put into words hopefully to reach someone in similar situations. My poor lil brain is always in overdrive over a topic or hundred per [...]
The (Ree)lationship Guide: Is Trash the New Class?
by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” I was a bit baffled by Vibe Magazine’s choice in placing reality “stars” on the front of its June/July cover and referring to them as “role models”. There is a trend in hip-hop in which women who were once looked upon as a disgrace to society are now exulted and [...]
The (Ree)lationship Guide: 4 Ways to Identify a Man with ‘Potential’
by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” I recently had a conversation with a group of single ladies about whether or not they’d consider dating a man who is unemployed and/or working an entry-level job. Majority of the ladies said no- stating the man’s ability to financially support the relationship (e.g. dinner and a movie) and [...]
The (Ree)lationship Guide: 5 Common Characteristics of the ‘Side Chic’
by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” We all know at least one woman (young and old) who has carried on an affair with a man who is already in a relationship with someone else. These women are usually discreet about the affair unless a large sum of money becomes available. The “side chic”, i.e. woman helping [...]
The (Ree)lationship Guide: 4 Instant Ways to Know Someone Is Attracted to You
by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” For most people, first interactions with someone can be quite intimidating- especially if that “someone” is a person they’re attracted to. Obvious signs of nervousness are easy ways to identify whether or not someone is attracted to you. 1. Trembling Hands. If you are exchanging numbers or even a hand [...]
The (Ree)lationship Guide: Chris Brown Is Exuding Signs of a Bitter Ex-Boyfriend
by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” R&B recording artist Chris Brown recently hit the studio to record the remix to Kanye West’s “Theraflu” record. The media was abuzz with rumors that Chris Brown dissed Rihanna in the song. Peep the lyrics below: “Don’t f**k with my old b***h, it’s like a bad fur Every industry n***a [...]
Black folks! Don’t use the Bible to condemn gay marriage
In this video, I talk about how it is wrong to use a book that was utilized to justify the enslavement of Africans and African Americans as a reason not to support gay marriage. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJfv6iDV8BA&w=420&h=315]
The (Ree)lationship Guide: Identifying the ‘Bathroom Lover’
by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” I am usually floored by some of the stories my clients share with me about women/men who they consider to be their ‘bathroom lover’. The bathroom lover is the person contacted solely to fulfill a desire for s*x. The bathroom analogy stems from our everyday interaction with the bathroom. When [...]
The (Ree)lationship Guide: Are Black Men ‘Bitter’ About Love?
by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” In 2005, Tyler Perry’s film titled “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” attempted to shed light on possible reasons why African American females are “angry” in regards to love and relationships. Four years later, Tim Alexander filmed a narrative/documentary titled “Diary of a Tired Black Man” that displayed video footage [...]
I am WOMAN!
My sisters, mis hermanas…. In my short little time here on this lush green Earth, I have come to know a beautiful diverse amount of women. All from different areas in the country or another country, in life, in goals etc. But the one thing that some of them lacked was the acknowledgment of [...]
Singer Tank Posing Semi-Nude: Would You Date Him?
by Ree “The (Ree)lationship Guide” Today I was rather ***clears throat*** distracted by pictures of R&B recording artist/songwriter/producer Tank in his boxers. Did I click on the image to get a larger view? Yes. Did I check out his abs and ***clears throat again*** ‘package’? Absolutely! Would I ever consider dating a man that is [...]