Dr. Boyce: What Black Athletes and KFC Chickens Have in Common
In this video, Dr. Boyce Watkins talks about the state of black athletes and why many of them are similar to KFC Chickens or cattle who are bred and raised for one purpose. Do you agree? Do too many athletes live in a state o bliss without the intellectual tools to be productive members of […]
Chef Mike Valli: Atlanta’s Youngest & Flyest Celebrity Chef
(L) Chef Mike Valli (R) Madam Prezident By: Madam Prezident Most young men Chef Mike Valli’s age are finishing college, looking for a job that will lead to a long time career. I guess it’s safe to say that Chef Mike Valli isn’t most men. While his peers are trying to figure out life, he’s […]
4 Things Young Black Women Should Remember When Dating
By: Madam Prezident 70% of African American women are unmarried. Although that’s a large amount of unmarried black folk—it’s a harsh reality. Being an African American woman currently on the dating scene, I noticed a few mistakes that we as women make when meeting someone new. These mistakes are the top 4 things that […]
Kamara Taylor: Black America and “Good Hair”
By: Kamara Taylor It’s amazing to me how individuals are perceived and judged on different criteria. As African Americans are still working diligently to assimilate into a country that we were unwillingly brought into, our skin tone is no longer a good enough factor to expand our possibilities of growth academically and in the […]
MyTenSense: This is the stupidest financial advice ever!
It’s hard to find a financial advisor you can trust because they get a nice commission when you roll your 401k and investments over to them and many of them seem to be unfazed when you try to reach them to inquire on why your investments are losing value. So how can you tell if […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dr. Wilmer Leon: If Obama Loses, do Black People Have a Plan B?
by Dr. Wilmer Leon “Under the Obama administration, African-Americans are worse off economically, but where’s the outrage?” As the country moves into the full-scale presidential election process, a troubling pattern is developing within certain segments of the African-American community. There’s a concerted effort by some to silence those who are […]
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 […]