Kevin Alexander Gray / http://blackagendareport.com

Ignorance is No Excuse

Ignorance is No Excuse
Jeremy Lin may be an ethnic novelty, but there’s nothing new or fresh about the way some folks have reacted to his displays of skill. “One can never underestimate the capacity of people to be ignorant or stupid.” I’m a basketball fan. I root for the Chicago Bulls, NY Knicks and Houston Rockets ... Read More...

Christelyn Karazin / http://www.beyondblackwhite.com

Cray Cray: Why Are Some Republicans Going on Abortion Witch Hunts?

Just caught wind of a huge fart cloud coming from Bob Morris, an Indiana lawmaker who insists that the Girl Scouts--yes; those evil peddlers of mint chocolate cookies--are in collusion with Planned Parenthood to promote GASP!! abortion and homosexuality and is demanding an immediate investigation ... Read More...

musesofamom / http://ebonymompolitics.wordpress.com

National Enquirer Posts Whitney Houston open casket on front page

You won’t find the picture here because I think to post Whitney Houston’s casket photo is as the old folks used to say a “shame and a disgrace”. This woman lived her life out loud and on public display for the last 25 years. We have seen pictures of the young Whitney, the . . . ... Read More...

Stevie / http://www.prunejuicemedia.com

Gay Hairstylist Refuses to “Wash and Set” NM Gov. Susana Martinez

Here’s a good example of someone standing up for what they believe in. A gay hairstylist in Santa Fe, New Mexico has gone public with his story of recently refusing to take an appointment for the state’s Gov. Susana Martinez, a Republican. Antonio Darden, who runs Antonio’s Hair . . . ... Read More...

bella / http://www.afrobella.com

The Fro Fashion Week Fabulousness

The Fro Fashion Week Fabulousness
From what I’ve seen in my travels, there are three natural hair meccas. Chicago (represent!), New York (specifically, Brooklyn!) and Atlanta. The natural hair scene in Atlanta is passionate. At events I’ve attended, the women come out in their numbers, dressed to slay, ready to learn . . . ... Read More...

James C. Collier / http://actingwhite.blogspot.com

Racist Rant Part II: Santaluces HS Girls

Okay, I get it. Teen-age girls just want to be noticed, but is this really working the way they want? Should we expect more of this, because these rants are the best way to become socially popular in school? Are there a similar ilk of black, Latino, and Asian kids making these 'tubes' against . . . ... Read More...

Erika Nicole Kendall / http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com

Q&A Wednesday: “The ‘Itis,” “Ethnic Fatigue” and Food Comas

Q&A Wednesday: “The ‘Itis,” “Ethnic Fatigue” and Food Comas
Q: Erika, what the hell is “the itis?” A: If you don’t know what “the ‘itis” refers to… I’ll put it this way. It’s the down time that comes after a meal, usually a massive one. If you’ve been a clean eater for a while, chances are . . . ... Read More...

J. Tinsley / http://smokingsection.uproxx.com

Wiz Khalifa – “Morocco”

Wiz Khalifa – “Morocco”
Thanks to Twitter, you’re bound to see random artists release music on any given night. Wiz Khalifa, who essentially birthed his name through social networking, took to Twitter and Tumblr to release a new tune for his devoted Taylors worldwide. “Morocco” finds Wiz hooking up with longtime co-conspirator Sledgren. ... Read More...