Slavery By Another Name

This is premiering on February 13, 2012 on PBS.



As I’ve traveled, discussing the book and meeting readers, a stream of African-Americans have related to me how the book made them reassess their own family histories–and the stories of ancestors or acquaintances. So many people tell me they were uncertain about, or never believed, accounts passed down by forebears which seemed to suggest that families were still being held as neo-slaves in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Then they read the book and realize that in fact the old stories are very likely to be true–that thousands of people were living in a state of involuntary servitude well into the lives of millions of Americans who are still alive today.

http://www.slaverybyanothername.com/

Saying Hi to some Friends of mine...*wink*

Anthony Hamilton's New CD "Back to Love"

Well, Well, Well.....Anthony Hamilton is back and he's done a good job. I really like his New CD.
My Absolute Favorite Song is "Who's Loving You" Take a Listen:



My 2nd Favorite song is the one he has with Keri Hilson, It's called "Never Let Go"


If you don't have his CD, Go get it! It's good music. It's $9.99 at Amazon.com.
http://www.amazon.com/Back-Love-Anthony-Hamilton/dp/B005XQKBGO

Le'Andria Johnson ministers at Mt. Zion

If this doesn't bless you, you must be D.E.A.D.
I could barely sit still in my seat. Lord Have Mercy this girl is anointed by the Lord & Savior Jesus Christ and you will be blessed listening to her.

PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME!!!



This is a bad, bad girl. Every time I hear her sing it makes something move on the inside of me.
Hallelujah!

Adele's Song "Do you Remember"

I've been hearing about this Lady name Adele. Everybody has been raving about her CD but I've really never been interested in her but since I keep hearing people talk about how good her CD is, I downloaded it last night and although I'm not interested in the entire CD, there were a couple songs that blew me away.

This is one of em. It's called Do You Remember? Almost brought me to tears. I could feel the emotion of this song and her voice gives it so much depth and life and feeling. I'm a fan. Enjoy....

Bullying MUST BE STOPPED!!!!

I can't stand a liar or a thief but another thing I also can't stand is a Bully. Bullies are Punks. Why pick on someone just because they are different than you? What do you get out of that? Bullying comes in all forms and not only do kids do it but adults too. This video made me bust out in tears seeing this little boys pain. All he wants is to live his life just like everybody else but he's getting picked on by other kids in school. Do they think they are better than him? How would they feel if they were singled out and picked on? I mean 1 person is bad enough but then I'm sure they all gang up on him and just start throwing the insults his way. I can't condone this behavior from anyone. Anyone!



I've been very vocal to my kids about picking on people. It's not cool! My youngest son is dark skinned and over the years he has been talked about for being SO DARK as they call it. He has said to me before that he wished he was lighter. I had a long talk with him about his skin color and explained to him that there is nothing wrong with being darkskinned. I also made sure to tell him to never pick on someone for whatever reason.

Before I do anything to anyone and treat them a certain way, I always say to myself....How would I feel if someone did that to me? And that's what keeps me not taking parts in situations such as these. So you do the same. Before you decide to gang up on someone and talk about them or pick on them, say to yourself. How would YOU feel if someone did that to you?

Trying a 2 Strand Twist.....AGAIN!

Hello All, I have grown sick and tired of wigs. Sick AND Tired! If I don't figure out a natural hairstyle that I can create and maintain myself soon I'm gonna scream. So here's pictures and video below of me attempting this once again.....

This video is of the actual twists BEFORE taking them loose.

This video is of me AFTER i take the twists loose.

This video is once I try to style the twists and form it into a actual hairdo.

Needless to say, it is NOT perfection. It's progress but definitely NOT perfection.
I'll keep trying because I desperately want to wear MY NATURAL HAIR. If I can't get it right, I don't know what else to do. I DO NOT want to go back to a relaxer. That is the absolute last resort. Me and relaxers don't get along well. My hair is soooo much  more healthy now than it ever was before so for that I am grateful.

Pentatonix Won The Sing Off!!!!

Okay So I'm a few days Later and a Dollar Short but I'm here....

I actually found out BEFORE I got a chance to watch the show that they had won. Damn Social Media. People tell everything. I always watch the show the next day at work and blog about it as I'm watching it. I finally watched it yesterday but forgot to blog at the same time so I won't give a blow by blow this time.

Doesn't really matter at this point because Pentatonix Won and I'm happy about it. They are who I wanted to win anyway. America got it right for once. I was happy to see Afroblue back on the show and performing. Apparently their fans made such a big uproar about them being voted off that NBC asked them to come back and perform with Smokey Robinson. What an honor that was for them I'm sure. It's great to know that people still have power if they just open their mouths.

I'm sure the future is just as bright for Afroblue anyway without the win. Pentatonix really deserved it and I was happy for them. They seem to really love each other and love what they do and they are damn good at it anyway. I will be getting their CD. I know it will be really good. I have a slight like for the lead singer of Pentatonix. His voice is gorgeous. His looks leave a little bit to be desired though. He would make a good vampire cause he looks like he's been drained of all his blood. #imjustsaying

I'm glad they'll be back for a Christmas Edition of the show. Can't wait. What I really enjoyed on this last show was the performances with the judges. That was so good. I really enjoyed all three of them. Oddly enough I enjoyed the Dartmouth Aires and Ben Folds performance the most. Those Aires I tell ya. Gotta love em. Here are the videos of all of those performances below....

My absolute favorite performance of the night was the Dartmouth Aires with Judge Ben Folds:


Urban Method with Judge Sara Bareilles 


Pentatonix with Host Nick Lachey

The Sing Off: America Votes - Group Mastermixes

1st was PENTATONIX:

That performance was nice. They totally fused those songs together effortlessly. I really enjoyed it. Especially the little battle between the bass/beat box guys. This group is freaking amazing. That white boy lead singer be singing his ass off. For real. I love them.

*side note: I love that ring Shawn from Boyz to Men had on. I want to get one for my husband.

2nd was URBAN METHOD:

I enjoyed it. Liz's voice was perfect for that song. I really like how they intertwined the songs. Good Job! Good Job! I think that was one of their best performances.

3rd was AFROBLUE:

That performance gave me chills. That was so damn good. I would not think to put those two songs together. Oh my! Good Job Guys. I so love Afroblue. Mariah did a really good job rapping. Wow! Christy's voice is always BUTTA!

4th was DARTHMOUTH AIRES:

They are always good. Always Dramatic. Always Broadway. Always Everything. I love them. I do. I hate to admit it but I do really like them. I would definitely go see them in a Broadway show or performance. I don't want them to win because I feel they have a unfair advantage but GOOD JOB GUYS!!

JUDGES CHOICE ROUND:

PENTATONIX: Never heard of this song but a good perfomance none the less. I love the way they harmonize. Beautiful! They should definitely win. No other group will profit more from this than them I think. I think they will go on to be multi million dollar recording artists. 


URBAN METHOD: Katie's voice is so freaking good. I love her. She is so much better than the other two. They did this song serious justice. Freaking HOT! They blew this one out of the water. DAAAAMN!!!


AFROBLUE: That performance brought me to tears. Oh my! I almost wanted to get up and shout.
That was absolutely beautiful. Christy aka Butta she did it again. Ohhh I so love this group. Like Shawn said, they took us to church. Hallelujah a Change is gone come. Yes it will. LOL



DARTHMOUTH AIRES: DRAMA! DRAMA! DRAMA! Is anybody in that group straight? I think they're all gay. LOLOL I'm just saying...If there is a straight one in the group, I'd be in shock. I don't think they should be a recording group though. But performing in concert. Yes. Broadway. Yes. Theater. Yes. 


I didn't get them doing the making them sing a song again thing. 



BOOOO! I am pissed off to say the least. They sent Afroblue home and chose Darmouth Aires. They don't have a chance in hell at winning this thing. That was a waste of time. They clearly are NOT a recording group. Not even close. TO HELL WITH SARA AND BEN. WRONG CHOICE! WRONG CHOICE!

BYE AFROBLUE!!!! 

I Was Here & End of Time (Live at Roseland) - Beyoncé | Music Video

Live at Roseland: Elements of 4, hits stores November 21. A two-disc deluxe edition arrives in stores November 29.

Beyonce is a Bad, Bad Girl. This Video almost had me in tears....She has had a wonderful life and career and I wish her nothing but the best in the future.




This is also a Video of her perfoming End of Time. A Song which I love on her newest CD. This girl rocks it out! I know of no one who can dance and still sing and not lose one single solitary breath. I am impressed by her.