The Conversation Party
 A friend of mine hosted a Conversation Party at her place in Alexandria, VA based on the book The Conversation: How Black Men and Women Can Build Loving, Trusting Relationships by New York Times Bestselling author Hill Harper.
About the Book
Only 34% of African- American children today are raised in two-parent …

The Africa we don’t see
I was reading an article Did You Really Just Say That? over at Clutch Magazine that addresses the top myths and stereotypes about Africa . The video in the post reignited my desire to visit South Africa. For those readers who don’t know I’ve always wanted to go. …

Currently Playing: Redemption Song
I’ve been keeping up with the latest news and specials surrounding Haiti and my thoughts and prayers are still with those people. Yesterday, on Oprah’s Haiti special Rihanna performed Bob Marley’s Redemption Song. There was so much talk about how terrible the performance was I had to …

Artistic or Asinine part 2
Welcome to the Jungle is the title for Sobe Lifewater’s new nude bodypaint ad campaign with Ashley Greene. Photographer Raphael Mazzucco shot Sobe’s ad for the new zero calorie Chermoya Punch and Strawberry Dragon Fruit flavors on location at my favorite place I’ve never been- Turks and Caicos (hopefully …

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Martin Luther King  Jr. Day was declared a holiday in 1983.  After much reluctance, the federal holidy was first observed on January 20, 1986.  The holiday continues to be observed on the 3rd Monday of January each year. I guess my company believes a paid holiday for employees would …

Confessions of a Cluttered Mind 1.15
I have so much to blog about but not enough time so lemme just spill some random thoughts to get it out the way
Blog posts that are coming soon:
Frienemies…just like the saying goes “keep your friends close, enemies even closer”
“The Conversation” Party
His Kick Fix
Speaking …

Haiti Earthquake News & Photos
Tuesday’s 7.0-magnitude earthquake clobbered the capital of Haiti, affecting millions of people and possibly killing tens of thousands.
Haitian born Wyclef declares a state of emergency and describes the conditions in Haiti. Watch the video

Heart wrenching photos from the devastation

 Video of 11 year old girl being rescued …