Stream of Consiousness

Mel Gibson.....

2010-07-03T15:21:00.000-07:00

I found this video on my friend, Shannon's, blog today. I guess I'm a little behind the times in knowing that Mel Gibson is a drunken racist/woman-hater....Last I heard, he was an anti-Semite (a specific kind of racist) and a radical "Passion of the Christ" visionary. How the hell does one go from spreading a message of peace and forgiveness to telling the mother of his children that she

Sex, Religion, and Kids....

2010-07-01T07:43:00.000-07:00

Christianity is harmful to children.......I'm convinced!And not for the obvious reasons, because there are so many lol. Let me explain:I had a dream today (more like a nightmare) where I was sitting in a room full of church folk, teens and adults. We were gathered to watch a Christian film and were sitting quietly, when suddenly, every adult stood up and left the room. The film played for a few

Chris Brown BET Interview Response to Rihanna 20/20 Interview

2009-11-15T11:58:00.000-08:00

I DO NOT SUPPORT CHRIS BROWN BY POSTING THIS... But I want people to see the HUGE differences between the levels of maturity and intellectuality between these two...His responses just interest me and I wanted to post this just in case anyone else was interested in hearing what both have been having to say as well.P.S. He's SO lucky he's not in prison lol

Rihanna Interview on 20/20 (Full)

2009-11-08T14:13:00.000-08:00

Here is the full interview as promised. Again, I applaud this woman!

Rihanna Breaks Her Silence on Good Morning America

2009-11-05T19:28:00.000-08:00

I have been following this Rihanna/Chris Brown incident for months and I just want to say that I haven't really been a fan of Rihanna's music since her first album. *I was into the kiddy pop lol*But I must say that Rihanna has grown into a beautiful, STRONG, resilient woman and I truly respect her.She is a survivor and has become the ultimate role model, as you'll see in these videos. I'll

What Happens When Your Raise Your Kids On BET??

2009-10-21T12:03:00.000-07:00

THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS!PLEASE Black People,PLEASE stop raising our babies like this! All this does is perpetuate the stereotype that all Black women are good for is sex and booty-shakin'.This is in no way "adorable", as the original uploader of this video claims.It breaks my heart.....that baby girl can't be any older than 2 years old, and she's on top the table, winin' n grinin' while whoever is

Chris Brown's Apology

2009-07-20T20:42:00.000-07:00

Humph.....what do you think about it?Chris Brown Apologizes for Rihanna Assault (MySpace Exclusive)

Do we own nature?

2009-07-14T10:50:00.000-07:00

Hello my fellow bloggers! I am so so so sorry for falling of the blogging wagon for so long...what's it been, like 3 months?Geez...I can't do that again. Well, I'm back for good!But I don't have anything to write about right now at this instance because I'm in class and I'm suppose to be paying attention the video my professor's playing for us.It's about Vandana Shiva and her fight against the

British Mom gets plastic surgery to look like her Daughter

2009-05-12T08:12:00.000-07:00

config_settings_showPopoutCta=false"> WHAT IS THIS?? This is a classic example of the effects of the Beauty Myth and the devaluing of older women in our society. We have taught ourselves to value youth and "beauty" above all else, and when we lack either, our society seems to encourage us to change ourselves in some way. Although I have never heard of this kind of thing, it is apparently

Disney's "The Princess and the Frog"- My stream of consciousness

2009-05-06T12:50:00.000-07:00

This will be the first time Disney has created a princess movie where the princess is Black....But I have this weird feeling about it and I'm not sure it's justified...So, I know the girl has dark skin and clearly by her voice, she's suppose to be Black...but...I know I don't look like her...and I don't think I've come across many Black women who do. Honestly, I feel like they just drew a white

Swine Flu

2009-04-30T16:22:00.000-07:00

I know this has nothing to do with activism, but it's pretty damn serious right now and I wanted to make some kind of post about it. Swine Flu is spreading fast, so PLEASE cover your coughs and sneezes and WASH YOUR HANDS, people! (you wouldn't believe how many people neglect to do so) Here's the link to a fact sheet about the Flu in Oregon. Have a look!

PlayingForChange

2009-04-28T09:08:00.000-07:00

Hey peeps! I'm sorry about being MIA for like a week...Twilight has really taken over my life lol.Newho, this is a GREAT video...watch the whole thing :)I wish I could be a part of this movement!

Earth Day

2009-04-22T08:23:00.000-07:00

HAPPY EARTH DAY!!! I've never really celebrated Earth Day, but today, I'm feelin' earthy so......I'm goin on a nice long country drive today :) Wait, that might just pollute the earth a bit...but I have to for my internship...sooo I guess it's ok, right? Well, at least I'll get to see some beautiful scenery!Protect and Love our Earth Everyone! Enjoy what it has to offer us :)

WTF????

2009-04-08T11:13:00.000-07:00

I got this from Happy Nappy HeadI don't know what to say about this...I mean....dang....I really don't know what to say, it caught me so off guard lol.I'ma leave this one up to yall to analyze...this is just too much exploitation....like, overwhelmingly so.

"Race" doesn't exist, my friends!

2009-04-08T10:50:00.000-07:00

I've stolen this video from my friend's blog: Reflections on Being

Fear-mongering at it's best-"Gathering Storm"

2009-04-08T10:19:00.000-07:00

Just watch the video...it speaks for itself. Why is it that so many people who call themselves "followers of Christ" think it's ok to use fear and manipulation to get what they want? It baffles me.I honestly don't think God cares who gets married to who, considering there are sooooo many more important issues going on in the world, like...hmmm....the Darfur Genocide???I wanna see the SAME people

R.I.P. Adina Charles

2009-04-05T09:36:00.000-07:00

My grandmother died yesterday morning. And I feel the need to blog about it for some reason. Maybe because this is suppose to be my "diary" and I'm supposed to include the everyday happenings in my life.She lived in Grenada, where my mother is from, so I wasn't there. In fact, I didn't get to see her much...like once a year growing up...but she was still my Grandmother.I can't go to the funeral

This is gonna be Mr. Dekker's and my kids lol

2009-04-03T19:12:00.000-07:00

Why, oh why?

2009-04-02T13:01:00.000-07:00

Yes. I. Love. Twilight.I can't explain it, but I can't deny it lol...Why, oh why?Seriously, I've watched the movie twice since I downloaded it and I'm pretty sure I'm gonna watch it again tomorrow lol.This movie is like that boy/girl in middle school you secretly had a crush on, but he was like the nerdiest kid in the class so you never told anyone...but you REALLY liked him lol.Yea, that's how I

New Ciara and Justin Timberlake video- "Love Sex & Magic"

2009-03-25T17:49:00.000-07:00

Hmmm....All I have to say is that my heart literally hurt after watchin this thing.Here's an excerpt from Soul Bounce:Someone please explain why Justin Timberlake continually gets a pass to fetishize and exploit the image of Black women. Right now. Because after watching him aggressively pulling on a chain wrapped around Ciara's neck only to later use her bending body as a leaning post in her new

The Goins-ons

2009-03-17T22:45:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I have been the worst blogger lately cuz I've just been super MIA, and for this, I apologize!BUT...here's what's been goin on with me musically:Luck-One, an upcoming MC out of Portland has just co-released a fabulous Hip Hop album with my Mr. Dekker. In fact, the project is by Luck-One & Dekk.Newho, I was featured on the album on a song called "Coulda Been Me" and it, along with the rest

Me...

2009-03-12T00:48:00.000-07:00

I am dramatic...and I hate it.It's nearly 1 am and I have an 8am class that I frequently miss, but I'm up thinking about how dramatic I am...and then blogging about it....how dramatic.I hate that I have to talk to someone, anyone, about myself in order to feel like I'm worth even talking about...I guess I figure, if I don't tell my story, who will? Yeah, what I forget is that telling your "own

Arab Money (Remix)....WTF???

2009-02-27T12:16:00.000-08:00

Wow.....so Busta Rhymes and every other ignorant rapper out right now have decided to create a music video about (get this)HOW MUCH MONEY THEY ALL HAVE. And not just about how much money they have, but about the ARAB money they have.....now...in the middle of the biggest recession since the Great Depression..........thanks, Busta et al. (If you don't know what et al. means, it's just so I

Racist Cartoon targets Obama

2009-02-19T18:39:00.000-08:00

I found this on a Feminist Philosophy blog...the New York Post posted this cartoon in one of their editorials yesterday...Fureal? I mean, come on New York Post...really?It is not surprising to me that the level of racism in this country has not decreased just because Obama is president. But this is completely and utterly uncalled for....unacceptable! I am offended as a Black woman that some one

I'm Sick

2009-02-19T14:06:00.001-08:00

Hello friends,I apologize for the random no-guidance blogging...I've just been really busy and super SICK! Like fureals, if you've run into me this last week, you'd know what I mean.So, until I'm on my feet again, expect random no-guidance blogging from me lol...P.S.That's literally what I look like...me n Khalua...and all the tissues...

Bloggers Block

2009-02-17T22:37:00.001-08:00

This is how I feel about blogging right now...watch the video :)This post has become what Stewie's guitar lesson is to his songwriting lolNo worries! I'll be back soon!

Rihanna/Chris Brown scandal

2009-02-10T08:49:00.000-08:00

I follow a blog called Happy Nappy Head and the author posted a really interesting take on the whole Rihanna/Chris Brown scandal that I think everyone should read... It pains me to know that there are many Black women out there who believe that we, as Black women, are deserving of domestic violence because we "pop off at the mouth" to Black men.I'll be damned if I let anybody slap me up and then

My Bad

2009-02-10T08:26:00.000-08:00

Sorry yall, I've been really busy studying for a crazy midterm I have coming up so I've been MIA on the Blogger...But I'll be on my feet again in a couple days! (My midterm is tomorrow...) Wish me luck! P.S. I have great friends...and I love them so much...just wanted to say that :)

Ex-Masturbator Campaign...

2009-02-04T11:38:00.000-08:00

WHAAATTT??? Oh Lawd!Apparently, there's some Passion for Christ campaign that's getting young adults to stop masturbating! They've created these "ex shirts" for youth to wear, claiming that they are no longer commiting the "violation" against their own bodies.....one article calls it an "illegal orgasm"HAHAHAHA!!!! I can't believe this! REALLY? I mean, FURREALS?This is dangerous on so many

Poll Results

2009-02-04T11:20:00.000-08:00

So, according to this last week's polls, the best album of 2008 was................."THE WAY I SEE IT" by Raphael Saadiq!!!This was indeed a fabulous album, which I am still listening to on a daily basis!Just a reminder, Saadiq will be playing in Portland's Wonder Ballroom on March 6, 2009! Get your tickets now!Here's his newest music video for the song "Love That Girl"...enjoy!Raphael Saadiq -

Kid Couture Mix Tape

2009-02-02T19:18:00.000-08:00

This is a new mix tape by a good friend and amazing DJ Kid Couture. He's had shows at Downward Dog in Corvallis, so for any of you readers who live here and go to Cloud 9, you know who he is!Anyways, this is his newest project and I'm gonna need ALL YALL to download it and listen! Maye even share :)The project is presented by Pigeons and Planes, a blogger both I and Dekk follow...(click on

Erykah Badu blog

2009-02-02T17:40:00.000-08:00

So apparently it's now the "in" thing to blog while in labor...childbrith labor lol...Erykah Badu (whom I love as a musician) has just opened the door to what I believe is a new level of blogging. This woman gave hourly updates of her own labor!Now, I think that' s maybe a lil bit cute (maybe) but damn, when I'm in labor, don't expect my ass to be on nobody's Twitter textin to the world lol...I

SNL Skit...Beyonce and Justin Tmberlake

2009-01-28T20:38:00.001-08:00

Ok so this skit is HILARIOUS! Please watch it...I seriously laughed out loud when I did!Beyonce and Justin Timberlake SNL Skit (11/15/08)

Raphael Saadiq in Portland

2009-01-28T13:35:00.000-08:00

Oh Mah Gawd!! Raphael Saadiq is going to be in Portland on March 6th at the Wonder Ballroom!! The show starts at 9 pm. If you haven't heard of this man, he's just released what I consider the best album of 2008...so now you know how I voted in my own poll, lol. The pre-order for the tickets starts at 10 am this Friday the 30th (password: VERIZON) and the general sales starts the next day (

Poll Results

2009-01-27T14:10:00.000-08:00

So the poll has officially closed and the results are in!The Best Comedy of 2008 is (drum roll please...):BE KIND REWINDstarring Mos Def and Jack BlackIf you haven't seen this movie, get your booty to Blockbuster and rent it! It's great :)

People.....

2009-01-26T10:35:00.000-08:00

Ok so I gotta get this out...Does it ever seem like some people exist just to try n make you feel bad about yourself? Like their only purpose on this earth is to bring you down in some way cuz there couldn't possibly be any other explanation for the fact that they even breathe the same air as you? If people like this really exist, I'm pretty sure I ran into one this weekend lol...Now, I'm not

Mr. Dekker

2009-01-26T09:48:00.000-08:00

I don't usually make posts about my personal life outside of social issues or activism or nething (since this is suppose to be an activism blog...but I think that's gonna change soon) but I wanted to honor the fact that Mr. Dekker and I have just celebrated our third year anniversary! And I want to say that the last 3 years have been the BEST years of my life...I am so in love and so excited to

Weekly Polls

2009-01-20T20:26:00.000-08:00

Hey peeps,I'm gonna be taking polls weekly just for the hell of it :) So, as you'll see to the right, I've added a question for you to answer...at the end of 7 days, I'll post the results! HOW FUN IS THIS?!So yeah, you should participate cuz it's FUN...like fureal...participate lol...K thanks! Have fun!

Top 25 Bushisms

2009-01-20T18:12:00.000-08:00

Ok, so not to take the spotlight off of Obama today, but I HAVE to share these quotes with you all!President Bush ACTUALLY let these statements come outa his mouth lol(the last one is the worst!):1. "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."—Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 20042. "I know how

Inauguration Day 2009

2009-01-20T17:43:00.001-08:00

It's finally happened...Barack Hussein Obama is my president! For the first time in my life, I feel like I can claim the U.S. president as my own...I am proud to be an American citizen today.As you all know from my earlier ranting, I'm broke lol....that means I don't have cable (or any TV stations except OPB...and who wants to watch that everyday all day?). So, I missed most of the televised

10 Followers!

2009-01-16T18:45:00.000-08:00

YAY!!! I've reached the Big 10! I have 10 followers! (I know it's lame, but I'm really excited about this lol)Ok, thats all :)

Update on Stripper Mom

2009-01-15T14:03:00.000-08:00

Ok so here is a video of "Stripper Mom" trying to justify her previous video! I got this, again, from Happy Nappy Head(an amazing blog that you should all follow).I dunno how I feel about this response. She claims that she's a pole dance instructor and in no way teaching her child to be a stripper...hmmm....raise your hand if you believe that one! (there should be no hands raised at this time). I

Is this what mothering has become?

2009-01-13T19:53:00.000-08:00

So I found this video on a blog I follow called Happy Nappy Head(an amazing blog, btw).I just want to say that it breaks my heart to know that there are mothers who believe that sexualizing their toddler and adolescent children is good parenting. In fact, I have a family member who, over Christmas, thought it exciting that her 2-year old daughter could execute the new Chris Brown "coochie pop"

Back On the Blogging Grind

2009-01-12T18:28:00.001-08:00

HEY YALL!!!!Sorry about the month long hiatus...life got kinda hectic what with Christmas and New Years and all...But I'M BACK AND IN ACTION! (corny, I know)So, how many people here hate money? (raise your hand)I HATE MONEY! In fact, it's gotta be one of the most depressing aspects of life to me...money makes me sad, it makes me mad, it makes me feel like I can conquer the world when I have

Passion Party Update

2008-12-11T09:48:00.000-08:00

This is just a reminder that my Passion Party is this Saturday, December 13th! Instead of having just one at 7pm , I'm having two!The first one is at noon on the same day at my place, and then we'll have the originally scheduled one at 7pm later that nite (don't ask...it's complicated,lol) .I really hope to see you women there! If you need to RSVP or somthin, email me and I can give you my

Big Mama Thornton's "Hound Dog"...Before Elvis stole it...

2008-12-03T23:09:00.000-08:00

That's right...Elvis stole the song "Hound Dog" from a Black female blues singer named Big Mama Thornton...ain't that sum shit? White males have stolen every aspect of Black music from the beginning and this is just a lil' taste of how famous one can become off of a stolen song. This woman got no credit for her song for decades! The song is about a a woman who's tired of her unfaithful man and

"Candy" by Randa

2008-11-28T23:08:00.000-08:00

I am not your average, everydayPoptart candy-girlwith strawberry filling pouring from my lipsand milk jugs switchin' at my hips.I am not your expectationof the "video girl";that Top 40's and Hot 5o's chicksick wit' dat "Laffy Taffy"as cotton candy sound waves seep through her speakers,jump-start her nervous systemand leave sweetened cavitiesin the molars of her intelligence.No, I am not the video

Passion Party

2008-11-26T21:51:00.000-08:00

GUESS WHAT!! I am becoming a Passion Party consultant!! Yup, that's right...sellin' "bath products" for women :)I'll be using this as an avenue for my activism. I want to teach women about their bodies and how AMAZING the female anatomy is...Soooo...I'll be having my "kit-raising" party (the proceeds go toward me getting my demo kit) at my place on December 13th @ 7pm. After this party, I'll be

This is just fun...Check it out!

2008-11-25T01:11:00.000-08:00

I found this on my friend Andrea's blog:You Are 12% Capitalist, 88% SocialistYou see a lot of injustice in the world, and you'd like to see it fixed.As far as you're concerned, all the wrong people have the power.You're strongly in favor of the redistribution of wealth - and more protection for the average person.Are You a Socialist or Capitalist?

Fall 2008

2008-11-24T08:07:00.000-08:00

This has been the most difficult term of my life...Never before have I learned so many new philosophies that ultimately affect my core being.Sex and womanhood and race and childhood and poverty and gender....the list goes on! I've had to study all of these from every feminist angle, and I must say, I'm tired.I go home at nite trying to debunk from the videos and lectures on child prostitution, on

Discouraging Epiphany

2008-11-20T00:13:00.000-08:00

Sometimes, I hate my intelligence…sometimes I wish I knew nothing about what I know now…that I was just as ignorant as the next person. I hate that every time I watch a music video or a T.V. show, my brain jumps into overdrive and analyzes the entire thing through feminist eyes. I can’t even listen to my family speak without hearing the sexism, racism, and homophobia in their speech. I HATE THIS!

Activism Project

2008-11-14T21:17:00.000-08:00

Please watch this video and comment! This is an activism project for my Women & Sexuality class and I need to evaluate its effectiveness. Thank you!Make a Smilebox slideshow

Women Against Rape

2008-11-12T01:53:00.000-08:00

I'd like to post the link to a very resourceful website called WAR (Women Against Rape) that I found tonight...It's more specifically Black Women Against Rape and it's a site that advocates for rape victims all over the world. Please visit this site and let me know what ya think!Chao!addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='smitrand';

Obama's Big nite-Nv. 4, 2008

2008-11-11T22:15:00.001-08:00

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Black women and our bodies

2008-11-11T12:11:00.000-08:00

So, I woke up this morning and read one of my readings for my Women and Sexuality class. This particular reading was entitled "Continued Devaluation of Black Womanhood" by bell hooks, my favorite feminist writer. In the article, hooks (yes, her name is always in little case letters) discusses the history behind the objectification of Black women, originating in the slave South. She also addresses

President Barack Obama

2008-11-05T11:30:00.000-08:00

What a day! The sun is shining, birds are chirping, my dog is sleeping, and....what's this?...............MY PRESIDENT IS BLACK!!!!I can honestly say that back in high school, I actually said "America won't ever let a Black man run the country...no f-ing way!"...But here we are America, standing strong and proud under Barack Obama (can u believe his name is gettin the red line on here? they need

Wanda Skyes on Proposition 8

2008-11-04T12:36:00.000-08:00

Hello friends!I think this video provides an exemplary viewpoint on Proposition 8...plus its hella funny! This is Wanda Sykes on the Ellen show. Enjoy!

My philosophy paper...it's pretty depressing for women...

2008-10-31T08:18:00.001-07:00