Race

Blacks New Best Frenemy: The Antiabortion Advocates


Blacks New Best Frenemy: The Antiabortion Advocates

March 8, 2010 · 217 Views · Leave a Comment 

(John Bazemore / Associated Press) Antiabortion advocates are claiming that Black women are being specifically targeted for abortions in an effort to keep the Black population down—a conspiracy against the Black population. This comes after several antiabortion billboards popped up in Atlanta stirring up the race issue. The billboards feature the face of a Black baby and the words “Black children are an endangered species.” The billboards direct people to a website called toomanyaborted.com, which says for African-Americans, abortion has become a crisis.  Nearly 40% of... [Read the full story]

Politics

Introducing the Newest Member of the Log Cabin Republicans


Introducing the Newest Member of the Log Cabin Republicans

March 8, 2010 · 238 Views · Leave a Comment 

I have to admit that it brings me great personal satisfaction when a member of the Republican Party who consistently voted against gay rights is found to be gay. I mean really, it just makes my day in way that nothing or no one else can. So when the news broke that California State Senator Roy Ashburn, the father of four was arrested for driving under the influence while leaving a gay bar with another man this past weekend, I just had to smile and laugh. I used to be an advocate for outing people, but as I grew older and wiser, I discovered that there really was no need to out people, they oftentimes... [Read the full story]

Jasmyne's L.A.

Expect Delays on Crenshaw Boulevard: The New Highway to Hell


Expect Delays on Crenshaw Boulevard: The New Highway to Hell

March 8, 2010 · 101 Views · 2 Comments 

You might want to take this into consideration as you plan your travel down Crenshaw over the next couple of days–I mean in addition to your swerving to avoid the MANY potholes already on Crenshaw thanks to the Expo Line construction. Welcome to the new highway to hell. Metro contractors will be conducting exploratory drilling as a part of the planning and environmental analysis for the proposed Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project.  Collecting soil samples is essential to assess the conditions below the ground surface in order to prepare the necessary plans for future trackways, station... [Read the full story]

Music

Janelle Monae & Big Boi Walk the “Tight Rope” (Listen & Download)


Janelle Monae & Big Boi Walk the “Tight Rope” (Listen & Download)

March 7, 2010 · 167 Views · 1 Comment 

Tight Rope” is the first single off Janelle Monae’s upcoming album “The ArchAndroid”, due out May 18. Download “Tight Rope”  Read More →

Weight Loss Diary

New Year, New Habits: The Fast Food Challenge


New Year, New Habits: The Fast Food Challenge

January 1, 2010 · 1,330 Views · 1 Comment 

As you know, I am a recovering fast food addict. My drug of choice—a 10 piece Chicken My Ass McNuggets, Super Size Fries, large Strawberry Shake, and two—not one—apple pies to go. Just typing it makes me want to get up and head over to McDonald’s this very instant. Overcoming my addiction and dependency to fast food has become one of the most challenging feats in my life—and occasionally I relapse. For many of us who are lucky enough to still be working, fast food is a necessary convenience. For those of us on a limited income with more mouths than just our own to feed, fast food... [Read the full story]

Ent.

Entertainment Industry Jobs+Internships


Entertainment Industry Jobs+Internships

March 8, 2010 · 393 Views · Leave a Comment 

EXECUTIVE & MANAGEMENT POSITIONS Full service motion picture distribution and production company focusing on Latino themed and multicultural product in the US and International market is seeking a Vice President of Foreign Licensing & Domestic Television Sales. This position runs international sales and domestic television operations. Requires knowledge of Foreign and U.S. entertainment buyers, track record of sales, create marketing budgets and projections for foreign sales and domestic television. Send resume/cover letter to latinoentertainmentco@gmail.com. 3/5 Full service motion picture... [Read the full story]

I’m Curious—Has Anyone Asked John Albert Gardner if He Was in Malibu on September 17?

I’m Curious—Has Anyone Asked John Albert Gardner if He Was in Malibu on September 17?

After the skeletal remains of Amber Dubois, a 14-year-old girl also from the San Diego area was found today and then last week’s discovery of Chelsea King’s body, I just thought it might be worth asking this John Albert Gardner if he was in the Malibu area last September, around the 17th to be exact. I’m just...

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White Female Found in 5 Days…167 Days Later Still No News in Disappearance of Black Female

White Female Found in 5 Days…167 Days Later Still No News in Disappearance of Black Female

Apparently, it seems that in order to get the FBI involved in a missing person’s case you need to be the following: white, female, and from a privileged background.  Something that 24-year-old Mitrice Richardson isn’t. When 17-year-old Chelsea King went missing in Poway, California, after she went for a run after...

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Introducing the Newest Member of the Log Cabin Republicans

Introducing the Newest Member of the Log Cabin Republicans

I have to admit that it brings me great personal satisfaction when a member of the Republican Party who consistently voted against gay rights is found to be gay. I mean really, it just makes my day in way that nothing or no one else can. So when the news broke that California State Senator Roy Ashburn, the father...

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Blacks New Best Frenemy: The Antiabortion Advocates

Blacks New Best Frenemy: The Antiabortion Advocates

(John Bazemore / Associated Press) Antiabortion advocates are claiming that Black women are being specifically targeted for abortions in an effort to keep the Black population down—a conspiracy against the Black population. This comes after several antiabortion billboards popped up in Atlanta stirring...

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Why It’s So Important to Vote at the Local Level

Why It’s So Important to Vote at the Local Level

9th District North Long Beach Councilmember Val Lerch was featured on KTTV Channel 11’s Good Day L.A. on Friday morning telling a mother of 5 without gas for 3 days she will get a credit on her bill from the city and to use her homeowner insurance. When she replied that she rents and lives check to check, the Councilmember...

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Black Panther Documentary Gets Limited Engagement in Los Angeles Mar. 26-Apr.1

Black Panther Documentary Gets Limited Engagement in Los Angeles Mar. 26-Apr.1

Great news!  Beginning March 26 through April 1, a documentary that I am one of the producers of is getting a limited engagement at the Culver Plaza Theatres in Los Angeles! The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) will launch their PAFF ENCORES program with their 2010 Audience Favorite Documentary “41st...

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41st & Central: The Untold Story of the L.A. Black Panthers Tapped as PAFF Centerpiece Film

41st & Central: The Untold Story of the L.A. Black Panthers Tapped as PAFF Centerpiece Film

Note: This is my boy Gregory Everett’s film and your girl is one of the producers on it so come out and support! The Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF), America’s largest and most prestigious Black film and arts festival, has announced feature documentary “41st & Central: The Untold Story of the...

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Expect Delays on Crenshaw Boulevard: The New Highway to Hell

Expect Delays on Crenshaw Boulevard: The New Highway to Hell

You might want to take this into consideration as you plan your travel down Crenshaw...


I’m Curious—Has Anyone Asked John Albert Gardner if He Was in Malibu on September 17?

I’m Curious—Has Anyone Asked John Albert Gardner if He Was in Malibu on September 17?

After the skeletal remains of Amber Dubois, a 14-year-old girl also from the San...


Walgreen’s Sets Eyes on Local Mom & Pop Liquor Stores

Walgreen’s Sets Eyes on Local Mom & Pop Liquor Stores

I am so sure the Korean-American Grocers Association of California is not feeling...


Black Panther Documentary Gets Limited Engagement in Los Angeles Mar. 26-Apr.1

Black Panther Documentary Gets Limited Engagement in Los Angeles Mar. 26-Apr.1

Great news!  Beginning March 26 through April 1, a documentary that I am one of...


Why It’s So Important to Vote at the Local Level

Why It’s So Important to Vote at the Local Level

9th District North Long Beach Councilmember Val Lerch was featured on KTTV Channel...




Blacks New Best Frenemy: The Antiabortion Advocates

Blacks New Best Frenemy: The Antiabortion Advocates

(John Bazemore / Associated Press) Antiabortion advocates are claiming...


Oscars: Mo’Nique Wins Best Supporting Actress

Oscars: Mo’Nique Wins Best Supporting Actress

(Getty Images: Kevin Winter) Mo’Nique was awarded the best supporting actress...




Introducing the Newest Member of the Log Cabin Republicans

Introducing the Newest Member of the Log Cabin Republicans

I have to admit that it brings me great personal satisfaction when a member of...


Why It’s So Important to Vote at the Local Level

Why It’s So Important to Vote at the Local Level

9th District North Long Beach Councilmember Val Lerch was featured on KTTV Channel...


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Janelle Monae & Big Boi Walk the “Tight Rope” (Listen & Download)

Janelle Monae & Big Boi Walk the “Tight Rope” (Listen & Download)

Tight Rope” is the first single off Janelle Monae’s upcoming album...


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D/L: “Jump Off Remix” – Jazmine Sullivan, Señor Kaos, Coultrain & Wajeed

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Introducing the Newest Member of the Log Cabin Republicans

Introducing the Newest Member of the Log Cabin Republicans

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L.A. Times’ Interesting Oscars Cover

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Introducing the Newest Member of the Log Cabin Republicans

Introducing the Newest Member of the Log Cabin Republicans

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Blacks New Best Frenemy: The Antiabortion Advocates

Blacks New Best Frenemy: The Antiabortion Advocates

(John Bazemore / Associated Press) Antiabortion advocates are claiming...