The State Of . . .Thickness

Thickness, badunkadunk, curves, humps and lumps, stacked, brickhouse. Black popular culture has long glorified the abundant black female form. Expert after expert has cited this cultural survivalism, a predilection for ample women shared by many African cultures, for the astounding rates of high self esteem about weight and body image among adolescent black [...]

Quote of the Day: "The Value of the Female"

“When a man works hard to maintain support, guide and protect his wife and family, what comes up out of his wife is a natural desire to console, comfort and give that man peace and quiet of mind. When you fall in love, it makes you want to serve. You do things to please, whether [...]

Spike Says "Here’s To Beer!"

Anheuser-Busch has tapped Spike Lee to direct and star in a new television commercial campaign called “Here’s to Beer.” Instead of focusing on one of their own brands, the ads will focus on beer as a whole. Apparently wine has been making a dent into their profits. The theme of the ads [...]

Illegal Immigration, Aztlan and the Future of Black America

“A United States Senate panel has approved an immigration bill that paves the way for a green card for millions of illegal immigrants in the country, seen as the first step towards the American citizenship.
The vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee of bipartisan lawmakers was 12 to 6 and there was no immediate reaction [...]

Rape Allegation Rocks Duke Lacrosse Team

“According to a search warrant, the victim [a black exotic dancer] and another woman went to a university-owned house on March 13, where three members of the team live. When the men became aggressive, the women left but another player apologized and convinced them to return.
The women returned to the house, but were separated. The [...]

End Of An Era

Newark, NJ, Mayor Sharpe James (pictured above) ended his run for a fourth consecutive term yesterday just a few hours before the ballots were headed to the printers. James was one of the last of an era of civil rights veterans elected mayor of a large American city back in 1986. Now that he is [...]

"How I Work"

Fortune, my favorite magazine, has a very interesting cover story this month. Entitled, “How I Work,” the magazine looks at the daily schedule of ten top executives. All of the executives had one thing in common: they work hard. But, within their successful careers, they all have different methodologies. Some come into the office [...]

Hattie McDaniel Stamp

The time has come to honor the first African-American to win an Academy Award–Hattie McDaniel. The United State Postal Service has decided to put her mug on the face of a new stamp. I know that I have derided the role of Mammies in our culture, but as the Postal Service states on [...]

Houston Residents Tire of New Orleans Evacuees

“Amid growing concern about the city’s homicide rate and overburdened social services, a new poll finds Houstonians increasingly weary and wary of the 150,000 Louisiana evacuees who landed here after fleeing Hurricane Katrina. Additionally, two-thirds say evacuees bear responsibility for “a major increase in violent crime,” and twice as many local residents believe Houston will [...]

Black Athletes: Million Dollar Slaves

“There are more guys out there [in professional sports] that are aware of things that are going on. Some people don’t express their opinions for whatever reasons, but guys do have opinions and beliefs. They also pay attention, watch the news and have conversations when things happen.”
‘To be silent. A flat line. Because in the [...]