No. 100

Lifers this is blog number 100! 

Do you see the fireworks? 
Do you hear the trumpets blowing? 
(Use your imagination ppl! lol!)

In dedication to my 100th post.  I've decided to tell you 100 things about myself. 

100.  It all started when I was in the third grade.

Which Animal Do You Look Like?

A homegirl of mine once told me that everybody resembles an animal.  I definitely agree with her.  I'll call myself out -- I look like an aardvark.

The Princess and The Frog Soundtrack

Check out the entire soundtrack here.

Honey of the Week: Teyana Taylor

I found some honey.

A lot of people hate on her but she is H-O-N-E-Y without a doubt.  Harlem born and bred, Teyana Taylor, is a recording artist and Pharell Williams protege.

She is FIERCE (with my index finger shaking side to side)! 

She is making major moves outside the music industry.  A young entreprenuer, with a new lip gloss line coming out called Dope Lips, Teyana inspires young girls to reach for their goals.    She recently had an interview with Egypt and opened up about sex, rumors about her relationship with Chris Brown, her secret crush and more.

How to Wear Fall Brights

In Miami and other parts of America, we have a tendency to match from head to toe.  I mean the exact shade.  Neon day-glo clothing is extremely popular here.  Fluorescent colors are everywhere.  I can't tell you how my stomach turns when I see neon pink on a chick from head to toe. 

I think Michael Kors said it best,"Wear it (neon day-glo) head to toe and you look like Barbie on acid!"

In order to avoid this, here are a few simple tips on how to wear Fall Brights from Glamour Magazine! 

Sitting on the Couch With Michelle Obama

Everyone knows that I have a SUPERCRUSH on First Lady, Michelle Obama.  I love everything about her: her eyebrows, her hair, her eyes, her arms, her intellect, her passion, her poise . . . I really do mean everything!  Mrs. Obama graces the cover of Glamour Magazine looking beautiful.  Here is a snippet from her interview with Katie Couric. 

ROTFLMAO!!!!

Yo, has this ever happened to you?  Lol. 

Do You Pre-Poo?

I hate SHAMPOO.  I have always had a distaste for the way it left my hair.  But I continued to use shampoo because I thought that the way it left my hair was normal.  In my head a wash should strip everything (dirt, oils, etc.) from your hair. Right? Wrong.Your hair does not have to feel like that.  Thank God for research!  Yes, I am a little late to the game but I have learned that this harsh shampooing process can be rectified.  For years I thought that the ONLY first step to cleaning your hair was the shampoo process.  It wasn't until quite recently that I was introduced to the concept of a pre-poo (pre-shampoo). 

Sitting on the Couch With Tracy Morgan

Tracy Morgan gets emotional on NPR. He has written a new memior called I Am the New Black. The book details Morgan's rough life growing up in Bedsty (Brooklyn) and later moving to the Bronx to live with his father.  His father, a Vietnam Vet came home an addicted to heroine.  He was infected with the AIDS virus through his drug use.  Take a listen to his NPR interview.  So touching and you'll leave with a greater understanding and appreciation for Tracy Morgan.  You can also read an excerpt of his book here.

Channeling Your Inner Shelly Obama!

Bold Cardigan with Pencil Skirt








Bright Sheath Dress

Cropped Blazer








We all know and love First Lady, Michelle Obama and her fab sense of style.  We too, can join the FAB CLUB!  Here are 3 of her signature pieces.  Go out and get them, if you don't have them.  Grab a fab belt, brooch, or some pearls while you're at it, to add some flavor to your new 'drobe! 
 
*Signature Pieces tips given by Isabel Toledo (designed Shelly's Lemongrass Yellow Wool Lace Shift Dress).
 
*If you too are a Shelly Style Stalker check out this blog!

Product Spotlight: ACV

OMG!  I'm in L♥VE!  I washed my hair today and then did an ACV (Apple Cider Vinger) Rinse and I smiled the entire time.  ACV is a great clarifier.  I have used other clarifiers before but NEVER EVER has my hair felt so good after.  I urge you to try this cheap clarifier because it worked for my hair. 


To my folk with locs, the ACV Rinse is a good way to help remove some build up in your hair.  My bathtub became slippery after rinsing out the ACV, because it stripped product from my hair. 


Here is some more information about ACV rinses:

Product Spotlight: Aloe Vera

When I was younger my parents would always try to make my sisters and I eat aloe vera.  We hated the bitterness of the plant and refused to do so.  The older I get the more I realize that all the yucky stuff my parents tried to get us to eat/drink are really beneficial to the body.


Aloe Vera is one of the oldest plants known to mankind.  The Bible (Psalms 45:8 and John 19:38-40) references this plant and its medicinal/healing properties.  Cleopatra is reputed to have bathed in it before charming Mark Anthony. The ancient Greeks used it to cure everything from baldness to insomnia and the Native Americans called aloe vera the “Wand of the Heaven.”




Aloe Vera can be taken internally or applied externally to the skin or hair. Aloe vera produces at least six natural antiseptics, which are able to kill mold, bacteria, funguses, and viruses. Aloe Vera can be used for a host of things like:
 

Vote For Haiti In World Challenge 2009 (You Can Vote Until November 13, 2009)

For those of you who do not know, ya girl is of Haitian descent.
SURPRISE!


I have visited the island twice and instantly fell in love with my parent's country. As much as we wish things were better they are not. But there is a way that we can make a slight difference in the country -- and it doesn't involve money. Here is what you can do to help the island.

Go to http://www.theworldchallenge.co.uk/ and vote for Haiti. Simple, right?

http://www.theworldchallenge.co.uk/. The finalist with the most votes wins.

President Bill Clinton is an outspoken champion of the LOVE 'N HAITI project. View his video commentary HERE"
"The City of Miami and Waste Management have launched a voting campaign to support Port-au-Prince, Haiti in the BBC World News' World Challenge '09 competition, a contest that awards innovative, grassroots-level projects and small businesses from around the world.

Honey for the Soul: Still I Rise

You may write me down in history

With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise.

Mission Possible (MP): Naturally Professional Vol.

Meet Beth! My Spelman Sister and a fellow attorney. Her natural hair story is pretty cool. Check it out!

Hometown-Benton Harbor, Michigan
Current town-Hapeville, Georgia
Age-26

1. How long have you been natural? This time I've only been natural for about four months. I previously was natural Jan. '01-Fall '03 and during law school ('05-'07). This time is for good :)

 2. What method did you use to go natural? (big chop, braids, grow hair out, etc.) This time I cut off all the perm about 1 month ago. I am currently wearing braids/two strand twists until my hair grows to the desired length. The previous times I continued to press my hair for months until my natural hair was the desired length. I think it's much better to just cut it off shortly after going natural.

Gentlemen's Choice

ESSENCE.com hit the streets of New York City to find out what black men really thought about our hair. Check out their responses:

Monday Inspiration

Things I love: afros, the arts, vintage, neo-soul

Product Spotlight: Cinnamon Tea

I had a delicious cup of cinnamon tea this morning. Anyone can make it from scratch and there are great benefits to drinking cinnamon tea.

 

DIY: Milk and Honey Deep Conditioner Treatment

I made a deep conditioner yesterday for my sister. Great stuff -- so great I needed to share :)


Ingredients:

1 can of pure coconut milk (contains proteins, which strengthen hair and can help to minimize breakage. It also has properties which protect hair and scalp from UV rays)

1 ripe avocado (natural source of protein - rich in fatty acids that are a real must in your daily diet, especially when it come to your hair. Your hair will go from brittle to being soft and shiny)


2 tablespoons of pure honey (conditions and adds sheen -a natural humectant [it attracts and holds on to water molecules] making a great treatment for dry, damaged hair. )

Morehouse Cracks Down on Cross Dressing

Do you agree with this dress code policy? Read More

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- An all-male college in Atlanta, Georgia,
has banned the wearing of women's clothes, makeup, high heels and purses as part
of a new crackdown on what the institution calls inappropriate attire.

No dress-wearing is part of a larger dress code launched
this week that Morehouse College is calling its "Appropriate Attire Policy."

The policy also bans wearing hats in buildings, pajamas in public,
do-rags, sagging pants, sunglasses in class and walking barefoot on campus.

However, it is the ban on cross-dressing that has brought national
attention to the small historically African-American college.The dress-wearing
ban is aimed at a small part of the private college's 2,700-member student body,
said Dr. William Bynum, vice president for Student Services."We are talking
about five students who are living a gay lifestyle that is leading them to dress
a way we do not expect in Morehouse men," he said. 

black school/white queen!?

So many have asked me to comment about Hampton University's new Homecoming Queen. I don't have much to say except that if Hampton (student body) doesn't like who is representing them, they need to assert their voices to regain the power to choose who their Homecoming Queen will be. Simple.  Ya'll pay a lot of money to attend the University so ya'll should have the power to choose who you want to represent you. And if that's a White chick, or a Hawaiian-Guam chick, or a Black chick - so be it!

My hair is not nappy its THICK

My response to this youtube video.

At the 4:10 mark you say,

"People are really ignorant on natural hair, people look at natural hair as
being nappy. My hair is not nappy. It may look -- it's thick as heck but it is
not nappy!"

Let me premise this by saying that I am writing this in love. I don't know how old you are (as wisdom should come with age) but I do have a concern with this statement. The above quoted statement reflects your own ignorance. My question to you is what's wrong with black hair being nappy? Why did you feel the need to separate your hair texture from nappy hair? We all have our own complexes -- it's expected considering the world we live in and the images of beauty that are displayed but I hoped that you would be more conscious since you are on a natural journey (maybe I am assuming too much).

I absolutely love your hair. Before I clicked play and saw your still I was like she is rocking it. I felt quite a bit of sadness when you spoke about your experiences with others. But when you spoke these words,

"People are really ignorant on natural hair, people look at natural hair as
being nappy. My hair is not nappy. It may look -- it's thick as heck but it is
not nappy!"

It really disturbed me (to the fact that I had to call someone 2:30 in the morning to see if I was going overboard or reading into it too much). My hope is that we all become more responsible for not only ourselves but our community. And I don't want another black woman or child to be humiliated for the hair that God has given us. Think about what I've said. Maybe we can have some good conversation about it (iamkamilah@gmail.com )

Take Care.

Mike Tyson on Oprah

Did you all see the interview?

Wow! I saw Mike in a whole different light. He is extremely emotional, rather he has a lot of past hurts. And I think that's why he has that hard shell.

He loves and lives for his children. When they showed pictures of his children I saw another man. He was sooo happy! OMG -- it was too cute. To describe Mike as cute is just so weird to me but that's how I felt after the interview.

The Culprit has been ID'ed

at night you are loud

disrespectful animal

slimy green creature

The First Lady's Roots

The New York Times ran an article about First Lady, Michelle Obama's genealogy.

Guess what they found.

Why We Need the Arts in Our Schools

Do ya'll remember music class?
It was one of my favorite classes.
Mr. Spiegal would play that piano like nobody's business. He was a white man with a reddish ponytail -- you couldn't tell him nothing. He would make that piano walk.

Give me a moment to reflect . . .

Oh the memories.

I saw him at my cousin's 5th grade graduation. Crazy right? Although I knew he might not have remembered me, I still chose to approach him. I just had to tell him how much I loved his class and how much he added to my elementary experience.

Just like Mr. Spiegal will always be remembered, the Ps22 Chorus teacher will as well. Check out how he remixed Run This Town by Jay Z for his students.

"Girl, let me grease your scalp"

Every black girl raised by a black mom has heard these words before. In fact, even in we are old enough to do our own hair, we feel that our hair cannot thrive without the thickest pomade on the market. We part our hair and we slick that pomade on. We think that the grease/pomade hydrates our hair and allows it to grow. I am sorry to inform you that these products contain petroleum. I'm serious, look at the list ingredients on your bottle.

PA-Trol-E-Um

told ya so.....

Petroleum and Mineral Oil (usually found in baby oil) should be minimized or avoided. If you do use them I would say to not put it on the scalp because these substances tend to clog the pores which inhibits its ability to breathe and absorb moisture and nutrition. Also they are not easily absorbed into the hair and attract dust.

I would suggest that you use oils instead of pomades. If you use products with these oils, try to use the ones that have the least amount of petroleum or mineral oil. You can figure how much petroleum or mineral oil is in a product by where in the list the substance is located. The further down the substance is in the ingredient list, the less that amount of that substance is in that product. So, try to use products where petrolem and mineral oil are listed near the end.

Some natural oils to try are coconut oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, and sunflower oil. Oils are best applied to wet hair to help hold in the moisture already there. I suggest that you experiment to find the oil that works best for your hair type.

~still chasing honey

freedom fridays: i gotta get some things off my chest

Some Things I Hate* . . .

1. Getting kissed on top of my head. That's so nasty to me. What happens if the person's hair is dirty? I guess, you just get a mouth full of dandruff.
2. People putting too much information on Facebook. It's a social NETWORKING site for God's sake. I do not want to see strippers, you giving birth, your butt cheeks in a homemade photo shoot, and please don't think that you are going to get a record album because you write a rap on every one of your status updates.
3. Black people with blond weaves and green/blue/hazel contacts. I don't give a damn what y'all say, it screams, "I HATE MYSELF!"
4. Men who grow their hair and wear it in a puff when it's not done. I can't begin to tell you how much I can't stand a man with a ponytail.
5. Cold Fries. I always tell fast food restaurants no salt. Ladies and Gents this guarantees fries from the drop.
6. When I ask the lady at McDonalds/Burger King/Wendy's for an extra honey mustard sauce and she/he says 25 cents. Yo, does your momma/daddy own this franchise? Damn, how you expect me to eat a damn 12 piece chicken nugget with one sauce.
7. Getting some food, going home to eat it, and once I sit at the table I realize that the restaurant forgot something or didn't make it the way I asked. Oh please believe, I call and tell them I'm picking up the next day or I make my way back to the spot and have them remake my entire order.
8. Ladies, who insist on not cutting their hair, because they need long hair to survive, despite their damaged and thinning ends.
9. Grown folk who suck their thumb.
10. When I find an aluminum can in my garbage. Yes I did said can! One is enough to get me twisting my neck, rolling my eyes, and getting on the mic at a party and asking, "Which one of you threw this can in the garbage?" Just like this messes up my vibe, I am going to mess up yours. It gets me enraged because I always tell folk who come to my house to not throw cans, bottles, paper, and anything recyclable in the garbage. Just RECYCLE for Pete's sake.

*This list is in no particular order

~still chasing honey

Great Reads: Haitian Author Edwidge Danticat

Today, I had the pleasure to attend a recognition reception for Haitian author, Edwidge Danticat. I first learned of her work as a Freshman at Spelman in my African Diaspora and the World (ADW) course. Before then, I didn't know of any Haitian novelist. Her books really motivated me to learn more about my people specifically about the many stories of Haitian immigrants. She gives a voice to the voiceless; an advocacy tool that I long to use in my profession.


The ceremony consisted of the City of North Miami students reading excerpts from her many books. As elementary, middle, and high school students read her work I stared in amazement. How much I wished I had an Haitian author or public figure who I could look up to when I was their age. Someone who could make me proud of the lineage of boat people that I come from. But during those days we had no one, it wasn't until the Fugees came that first generation Haitian-Americans started to take pride in their culture. We started to tell people we were Haitian and we started to speak Creole in public.

One thing that was repeated throughout the ceremony was "We always knew you were genius, we just waited for others to recognize your genius." I was elated to attend this ceremony and even more elated because the students knew who and where Ms. Danticat comes from. She is a Haitian woman who, unlike what most right winged might believe, added so much to America. Years from now she will be recognized for telling the story of a people who risked their lives so that their children may have more.

PUT HIS ASS ON BLAST

Ya'll remember Field Mob? Well the ex girlfriend of Shawn Jay emailed Media Takeout (a big gossip site) this message:

"I was the ex girlfriend of Mr. Shawn Jay from Field mob and we were together for two years. I want to put his ass on blast because he is a woman abuser and he beat me all the time when I was with him. He burnt me with cigarettes and cut off all my hair and beat me like I was a man. I think that everybody should know what type of person he is."

And then she attaches pictures.

I don't care if he wasn't famous. You know how they have Lost Dog Signs in Neighborhoods, Huh (ya'll know where I'm going). I would make 100 copies to post in our neighborhood, his job, and our church. It ain't libel cause it's the TRUTH. Yeah, I'm that chick that you don't wanna F**K with cause I would put you hoe ass on blast.

~still chasing honey

Recovering Product Junkie

What is our largest organ?

Our skin.

If this is so, why don't we take great care of it? Considering it's so large that you can't possibly forget about it, because it's like everywhere, but why do we neglect our skin.

Or maybe we do think we are taking care of it. We bathe, we put on tons of product to keep it moisturized, and we even spray on expensive perfumes to mask odors.

Since going natural (hair) I have been doing tons of research about what to use on my hair and what to avoid (blog coming soon). But this search has lead me to learn more about skin.

Before researching I was strongly contemplating buying ONLY organic/natural products but my eyes have been opened and now I am dedicated to that natural way of life.

While researching natural/organic skin products, this website fell on my lap, it is like the Product Bible. It's called Skin Deep it is an online safety guide for cosmetics and personal care products.

"Our aim was to fill in where companies and the government leave off: companies are allowed to use almost any ingredient they wish, and our government doesn't require companies to test products for safety before they're sold. "

LIFERS, get your list together! Pull out all of your daily product, go to this website, see what they say about it. Let's be more informed consumers.

~still chasing organic honey

Great Reads: The Black Snob's "The Hair Up There Is Not For You To Care"

"Can I touch it?"


He could barely get the question out before his hands went right into my hair. He wanted to touch it. He wanted to pet it. He wanted to put it into a ponytail with a dirty rubber band he found on the marble top of the bar.


"I could fall in love with this," he said as he scratched my roots. By the time I freed myself from his hair molestation my blow out was frizzy and wild. Not that he cared. I gave him the look. The John McEnroe "Are You SERIOUS?" look and he tried to cover his painfully obvious fetish.

"I just love that your hair is real. I don't care what a woman's hair is like as long as it's real."

Yet he wasn't attacking the sister rocking the TWA two stools down even though she was incredibly fierce in her own right. No. It was me and the ten pounds of clothes I had on in the summertime. I believe that everyone is entitled to love who they want to love, but I think people should be honest with themselves.

Black men have just as many hair issues about black women's hair as black women do.

Read More . . .

Celebrity Gossip: Usher's Papers

Is it me or does Usher only make good albums after break ups.

Chile if I was Chilli or Tameka Foster I would be asking for a percentage of the proceeds. You making money off us -- our issues -- I helped create those issues as well, gimme my half.

LOL.
 
The album Confession -- OFF THE FRIGGIN CHAIN. I loved every song. What ya'll know about That's What It's Made For?

He then put out Here I Stand while in a relationship. That album didn't do so well. I liked maybe 3 songs on that album.

And his upcoming album that people speculate will drop in December entitled Monster or Raymond v. Raymond (all depends on the source) looks like it too will be doing well. Usher posted a song Paper -- I'm going to go out on a limb and say they are about his divorce from Tameka:

"I damn near lost my mama, I had been through so much drama that I turned into the man I never thought I’d be. I’m ready to sign those papers . . ."

Usher Papers

Great Reads: The Strong Black Woman Syndrome

Kimberly Seals Allers writes: 

Recently, I had an epiphany. It was actually more like a frightening realization, to be honest. And it came to me on the television set of a BET taping, of all places. During the taping, I was sitting next to a young black male who was just singing his mama's praises. He spoke lovingly of how she raised him as a single parent, giving tough love and setting high expectations. Then, he began to talk about how, when his father left, his mother "didn't miss a beat" and just got on with their lives. This struck me. I interrupted him gently, to remind him that her resilience is just what he saw or what she allowed him to see, and that he didn't know what happened to his mother when he went to sleep, or when his mother was alone -- she may have cried for hours.

The problem with what this young man saw is that he was left with the impression that his father left his family and there were no consequences. No repercussions. This is dangerous thinking for our young men -- and, in my opinion, dangerous behavior on our part as black women. My fear is that our Strong Black Woman Syndrome is unintentionally breaking down our families and creating a dangerous legacy."

Source

Great Reads: Essence Article -- Mother Knows Best: Why I Choose Not to Live With My 10-Year-Old Son

Interesting article about a mom's decision to let her son live with her divorced husband in another city.

"My ex-husband and I met in college. We are both native New Yorkers attending the University of Maryland, College Park. Even after he transferred to a university in Long Island, New York, we stayed together. We dated for ten years total and then he proposed. We got married and a child, our son, Adam, was born during that union.

We ended up divorcing after two years of marriage. We were both young when we first got together and eventually grew apart. Shortly after we officially divorced, my ex-husband decided to relocate to Atlanta and I stayed in New York. And when my ex left he took our son with him.

Since our breakup was so amicable, it wasn't really a need for much long discussion early on. We just sorta said, "We'll figure it out as we go." It wasn't like some judge said, "You'll have him for summers and you'll have him during Christmas and spring breaks."It's not like that at all. My ex-husband and I have a great relationship and share joint custody of Adam. It's very open and fair. There were several factors that lead me to make this decision. . ."

Entire Article

Would you allow your son/daughter to live with your divorced husband/wife in another city?

Old Threads

Look at what I did.

Before:



After:



I spotted this on my front porch. One of the many benefits when your mother has a business in used clothing. Anywho, I love vintage wear! I tried it on long and didn't like it so I decided to make it short. I'm thinking about cutting the sleeves off as well -- idk. But I will be sure to post photos when I wear it out!

Interesting History about Somali Piracy

Last night I was on youtube. Yeah I know what you're think, "Such a youtubeawhore!" Yep that's me! But while on youtube I started to watch some interviews with K'naan, the Somali born-Canadian reared rapper. K'naan talked about the piracy issues that his country's facing. He gave me so much insight on the history behind Somali pirates.

We know that Somalia hasn't had a government in effect since it's civil war in 1991. Because there is no government in place there is no one watching their seas. And because of this, European and Asian private companies have been illegally dumping nuclear and toxic waste on the Somalia's coastline.  This nuclear dumping has had major effect on the health of the coastal population.
"At first they suffered strange rashes, nausea and malformed babies. Then, after the 2005 tsunami, hundreds of the dumped and leaking barrels washed up on shore. People began to suffer from radiation sickness, and more than 300 died."

Moreover, there has been illegal fishing. There has been an estimated $300 million of shrimp, tuna, and lobster taken each year depleting the stocks previously available to local fisherman. "Mohammed Hussein, a fisherman in the town of Marka 100km south of Mogadishu, told Reuters: "If nothing is done, there soon won't be much fish left in our coastal waters.""

Because all of these atrocities were occuring and there was no government to protect the people - the people started the Volunteer Coastguard of Somalia. These were ordinary fishermen who tried to stop others from dumping and illegally fishing and they also tried to enforce taxes.

Of course every pirate is not enforcing a tax. However, I believe that this background information on what has happened and is happening in the Somali seas gives us a complete story. Countries have combined forces to rid the seas of these Somali pirates. I wanna know, will some countries combine forces to will rid the seas of private companies illegally dumping and fishing on Somali shores? Just a thought.


Source

Traces of My Tresses

There has been a lot of talk about Black Hair these days. I'm not sure if it was all planned. I wonder did Tyra know about Chris Rock's Good Hair? Anywho, I think whether coincidence or not, these talks on Black Hair has been beneficial.

I wear my hair in locks, but I have had relaxers, weaves, braids, afros, mohawks, bonded hair on caps, sew ins, gel back ponytails, my hair colored -- plain and simple I have done it all. And I must admit that I truly love black hair because it is so versatile. We, black women are hella creative with our hair-- anything they can do we can do better.

Sway Magazine recently had an article entitled Crowing Glory where they interviewed 4 women about their hair. One woman had an TWA (teeny weeny afro), another has locks, another has an afro, and one wears her hair in long weaves. These women tell their hair story and speak about the politics of hair. Check out Kandyce's stories below.

Dr. Love (Tupac Talks Relationship)

People always ask why do good girls love bad boys. I really don't know but Tupac was one of those bad boys that I had a major crush on. His theory about love and relationship is so romantic to me. I was blushing as if he was talking about me. Although he is very rough around the edges I'm a sucker for a man showing his heart. Check out his responses to relationship questions around the 3:47 mark.

White People and Weaves

OMG! Did you know that white people get their weaves sewed on? Stop It! I didn't know that. I thought they got it glued and fusion hair extensions. But a sew in -- I never knew.

I don't think sew ins were meant for white people's hair. lol. I am so serious though. Sew ins create a lot of stress and tension on the hair. Black people's hair is more stronger, thus the hair can take the stress of a sew in. But white folk hair is thiner and the roots are straighter, so a sew in causes damage (hait thinning). Kourtney Kardashian gets a sew in. Look at how thin her real hair is. Where they do dat at!? I thought the Kardashian girls had thick hair -- guess not anymore. More Pictures.

Nia Long recently had an interview with Chelsea Lately about Chris Rock's Good Hair. I love me some Nia. She will correct you in a minute. In this interview she blows up white women's faux hair game. Check out the interview here.

Current Event: 4 Charged in 2006 Miami Triple Slaying

Back in 2006 Little Haiti (community in Miami, FL -- where I am from) was on fire. People were dieing left and right. It seemed like every other day someone or a group of people were dieing to gang related activity.

Today, Lil Haiti finds some solace. Four gang members were charged in a triple slaying that occurred in June 2006. I didn't know if this day would ever come. People from the hood know the Baltimore coined phrase: Stop Snitchin! We live by that. Although, I don't agree with it, I understand that fear silences you. A lot of communities feel the police isn't there to protect them because historically the police have been theirterrorists. Every hood you go to it's the same feeling towards the police -- they don't trust them.

Your 2 Cents

If this white boy was talking to me the word Survivor would have a different meaning . . .

Your 2 Cents

Diamond from Crime Mob talks about her "open relationship". Would you ever agree to an open relationship with your mate?


BlogXilla: You and Scrappy are one of the longest running couples in hip hop being that everyone are breaking up, can you give the women any advice on how to keep their man.