Hat tip to Jack and Jill Politics for the name suggestions for the new Democratic ticket! I have been steering clear of politics lately, just because I notice a clear correlation with my high blood pressure and paying close attention to every detail of this election race. You already know what my hopes for the…
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RIP, Stephanie Tubbs-Jones
Just saw this flash on screen on CNN this morning, and wanted to share with you all. From the AP: “Tributes from political allies and even one-time enemies came pouring in for Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, a trailblazer whose energy and outspokenness made her one of Congress’ most dynamic leaders. Tubbs Jones, the…
Afrobella Nominated for THREE Black Weblog Awards!
I’m so excited and I just can’t hide it — you guys nominated me for THREE Black Weblog Awards this year! Honored is not even the word. My admiration for the folks who put these awards together, as well as for so many of the previous winners and current nominees, can’t be overstated. Afrobella has…
Fay, Fay — Go Away
The good part of living in Miami? The weather! The bad part of living in Miami? The weather. Yeah, we might have sunshiny days when the rest of the US is shivering cold, but right around this time of year I inevitably wind up asking myself, what the heck are we doing in South Florida,…
Happy Anniversary, Afrobellas!
Two years ago, I was exhausted. I’d stayed up all night writing my very first post and trying to learn how to embed a video on my brand new blog. I figured, what were the odds of anyone feeling like I do about Josephine Baker? I came to find out, they were much better than…
RIP, Sandy Allen — the World’s Tallest Woman
I read this story today and it touched my heart and made me want to share. At age 10, Sandy Allen was 6 foot 3. By sixteen, she had crested 7 feet. At her tallest she was 7 feet, 7 inches tall and was recognized as the world’s tallest female. She passed away today, at…
Chicago in the Summertime
Warm weather brings the best out of anywhere, but there’s something that’s especially magical about Chicago in the summertime. The city just sparkles. We enjoyed one wonderful weekend that captured everything I enjoy most about the city. Come with me. 1 — the sights. After a raging night barhopping, the morning after needed to be…
RIP Isaac Hayes
Wow. When it rains, it pours, and tomorrow’s going to be a Stormy Monday, indeed. This weekend we’ve lost two legends of black entertainment — Bernie Mac on Saturday, and soul legend Isaac Hayes today. The 65 year old soul legend was found unconscious next to a still-running treadmill. He was pronounced dead at 2:08…
RIP, Bernie Mac
Y’all, I can’t even write right now. Tears are just rolling down my face. I just read this and that was enough. I heard he was sick, but…. man. This makes me want to call my parents and tell them how much I love them. In fact, that’s what I’m gonna do right now. Mr….
Whitewash and Photoshop
Is anyone genuinely surprised by this recent L’Oreal Feria/Beyonce skin lightening advertising drama? I wasn’t. Not at all. This has happened to Beyonce before, after all. And I don’t get why so many people are blaming Beyonce — do celebrities get final approval on how they look in advertising? I’m inclined to think not, given…