I have made no secret over the years how I feel about entitled, self-important teens and "adults." The Supreme Court's decision in Fisher v. University of Texas has just brought all those old feelings to the surface.What I think about affirmative action is irrelevant to my feelings about Fisher. The bottom line is that the … Continue reading Abigail Fisher and Their Ilk Need a Lesson in Humility
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A PSA About Kwanzaa
I realize the last day of Kwanzaa was yesterday, but something must be said....Some of the comments on a thread on Cafe Mom made me realize just how stupid some people are. The thread was "Does Anyone Celebrate Kwanzaa?" and many of the answers were "No. No one I know celebrates it because we are … Continue reading A PSA About Kwanzaa
Keyshia Cole and the One-Drop Rule
So apparently R&B artist Keyshia Cole started a s***-storm of controversy recently when she went on BET's 106 & Park and claimed that she wasn't initially sure how she felt about being on "Black Women Rock," because she's biracial. Madame Noire asked, "I think it's fine if she wants to point out that she's bi-racial, but one, where … Continue reading Keyshia Cole and the One-Drop Rule
Halle Berry, A Model of Feminism
You may have heard the good news: Halle Berry has proven that feminism is not dead!Oh, sorry. I realize that was confusing. After all, Halle Berry, known from flitting from one (abusive or just otherwise dysfunctional) relationship to the next, whose career heights are directly proportionate to her looks and how much boobage she flashes … Continue reading Halle Berry, A Model of Feminism
My Jillian Michaels Mini-Rant
Oh, are you here because you thought I was ranting against Jillian Michaels? Boy are you out of luck. Look, personally, I'm no Jillian Michaels super fan. I didn't watch The Biggest Loser [I've seen it maybe three times ever]. I got her Wii Fitness game a couple years ago, and it bored me to … Continue reading My Jillian Michaels Mini-Rant
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