Last night when I went to the movies, I saw the previews for Step Up in 3D. I'm so happy for another dance movie, but I'm also annoyed about the movie, too. The main characters are all white actors that can dance. Now, I have no problem with people showing their talents and getting accolades, but how come Hollywood does not hire black actors who can dance? I'm so tired of seeing other races of people get the awards for their talents, while African-Americans are behind the scenes showing them how to bring their talents out. We can be the choreographers and the back up dancers, but we can't be the main characters? What is wrong with this picture.
It seems as though things have not changed. Yes, there are movies like Stompin' the Yard, You Got Served, and Electric Boogalo, but there should be more. It takes me back to the Bojangles and the Nicholas Brothers days. Mr. Bojangles was a great tap dancer, but was unable to be a main character in movies because he was an African-American. It was also a way for African-American not to get any type of power in Hollywood. The Nicholas Brothers were better dancers than Fred Astaire, but Mr. Astaire has had more accolades and is more famous than them.
I'm hoping that Hollywood will change soon. Or maybe they will not. What do you think?
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
In the News
This world is getting crazier and crazier. Arizona's governor, Jan Brewer, has put into effect for law enforcement to "make a reasonable attempt" to stop anyone who they feel are "reasonable suspicion." This is the states way to crack down on illegal immigrants. Ummmm......how dumb does this and the governor sound? First off, this law is so illegal. Secondly, this governor just gave law enforcement to legally racial profile. This is going to be a catastrophe! If there weren't so many people of color being accidentally killed by police officers now, well there are going to be millions. They are trying to kill us off.
Now, I feel as though if you come from another country and you don't have any papers saying you can stay here, I think you need to leave the country, too. On the other hand, the government needs to find another way of cracking down on illegal immigrants. I also feel that if you come from another country, I think you need to adapt to the country you live in.
Also in the news, are the 8 yrs old dancing to Beyonce's Single Ladies. Now many people feel the girls were dressed inappropriately and they shouldn't have been gyrating they way they were doing. But I'm looking at it from a dancer's point of view and I think that they did a great job. Many of the dance moves they did, some dancers can't even do. They are very advanced and great dancers at a very young age. I too felt that they should have worn something different. It was a hip-hop dance competition and sometimes dancers wear less because of how hot(temperature wise) you can get and to show how the body looks when you are dancing the moves.
What do you think?
Now, I feel as though if you come from another country and you don't have any papers saying you can stay here, I think you need to leave the country, too. On the other hand, the government needs to find another way of cracking down on illegal immigrants. I also feel that if you come from another country, I think you need to adapt to the country you live in.
Also in the news, are the 8 yrs old dancing to Beyonce's Single Ladies. Now many people feel the girls were dressed inappropriately and they shouldn't have been gyrating they way they were doing. But I'm looking at it from a dancer's point of view and I think that they did a great job. Many of the dance moves they did, some dancers can't even do. They are very advanced and great dancers at a very young age. I too felt that they should have worn something different. It was a hip-hop dance competition and sometimes dancers wear less because of how hot(temperature wise) you can get and to show how the body looks when you are dancing the moves.
What do you think?
Monday, May 10, 2010
Honoring Mothers
Yesterday was Mother's Day and I spent the whole day with my mom. So, today I'm going to honor all the women in my life who are mothers. The first one I'm going to start with is my mom, Jann. I want to thank-you mommy for always being there for me when no one else was. I want to thank-you for always giving me advice even when I didn't listen. Thank-you for always loving me for me and thank-you for always encouraging me to do my best. Thank-you for always having my best interest at heart even when I thought differently, but it was much needed. Lastly, thanks for showing me and teaching me how to be the best woman and person I can be.
I want to thank my other mom, Jessie, for always loving me like her own child. Thank-you for also giving me advice and always encouraging me. Thank-you for always being there for me. Thanks for all the talks,showing me not settle,and I'm just enough.
To my grandma DuBerry, thank-you for always loving me all the time. Thank-you for always being there for me when I would come home and cries everyday from people bullying me. Thank-you for showing me not to settle for any man that is not willing to take care of you versus a man that just wants you to take care of him.
To my Aunt Gina and My Aunt Peaches, thanks for always being the fun and cool aunts. Thanks for always having my back and treating me like your own child. Thanks for always letting me talk to you when I felt as though I couldn't talk to anyone. Lastly, thanks for always encouraging and never judging me.
To my Aunt Valerie, I love how we have become closer since the death of uncle Johnny. I love coming to visit you when I come to New York and all the talks that we have shared. You are very special woman and I can see why my uncle loved you so much. Thanks for being you.
To my cousins Jasmine and Aishlinn, who are first time mothers, I love the bond that we have. Both of you are like my sisters and I pray that you enjoy your new motherhood.
To Denisha, Tiffany, and Kalema, thanks for letting me be a god-mom your kids. We have been friends for over 15 yrs and Denisha for 20 yrs. I pray that we will always stay connected. I love and miss you guys very much.
To all the other mothers in my life who also inspires me, I dedicate this to you too. Aunt Jo Ann, Aunt Jennifer, cousin Mercedes, Jeanetta, Cathy, cousin Lynn, Jackie, Quwana, Katherine, Melissa, Aleka, Tisha, Jacinta, Melva, and of course my late Grandma Carter who I miss terribly. Lastly, for those I missed, I want you know thanks for also being in my life. I appreciate each and everyone of you. Thanks!
I want to thank my other mom, Jessie, for always loving me like her own child. Thank-you for also giving me advice and always encouraging me. Thank-you for always being there for me. Thanks for all the talks,showing me not settle,and I'm just enough.
To my grandma DuBerry, thank-you for always loving me all the time. Thank-you for always being there for me when I would come home and cries everyday from people bullying me. Thank-you for showing me not to settle for any man that is not willing to take care of you versus a man that just wants you to take care of him.
To my Aunt Gina and My Aunt Peaches, thanks for always being the fun and cool aunts. Thanks for always having my back and treating me like your own child. Thanks for always letting me talk to you when I felt as though I couldn't talk to anyone. Lastly, thanks for always encouraging and never judging me.
To my Aunt Valerie, I love how we have become closer since the death of uncle Johnny. I love coming to visit you when I come to New York and all the talks that we have shared. You are very special woman and I can see why my uncle loved you so much. Thanks for being you.
To my cousins Jasmine and Aishlinn, who are first time mothers, I love the bond that we have. Both of you are like my sisters and I pray that you enjoy your new motherhood.
To Denisha, Tiffany, and Kalema, thanks for letting me be a god-mom your kids. We have been friends for over 15 yrs and Denisha for 20 yrs. I pray that we will always stay connected. I love and miss you guys very much.
To all the other mothers in my life who also inspires me, I dedicate this to you too. Aunt Jo Ann, Aunt Jennifer, cousin Mercedes, Jeanetta, Cathy, cousin Lynn, Jackie, Quwana, Katherine, Melissa, Aleka, Tisha, Jacinta, Melva, and of course my late Grandma Carter who I miss terribly. Lastly, for those I missed, I want you know thanks for also being in my life. I appreciate each and everyone of you. Thanks!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Staying in Crazy Marriages
So, I'm 28 yrs old and I get asked these questions all the time, "How come you aren't married? and When are you going to have kids?" Ummmm.....why are people asking so many questions? and why are they trying to get into my business? What they really need to do is just stop worrying about what I'm doing and worry about their own lives. But the questions still urk me.
What really gets under skin, is when the people who are in terrible marriages judge me for not being in a terrible marriage like them. Its like they want me to go insane everyday of my life. I thought marriage was supposed to be a sacred, uplifting, and beautiful part of life. I didn't know that you had to live like you are about to pull your hair out all the time. Has our world got to the point where marriages are just a joke?
As I was growing up, I was exposed to different relationships. One type of a relationship I saw was were the couple was married for a long time, but they only stayed together because of the children and old society ways were all they knew. They cuss, scream, and degrade one another and then 20 minutes later they are all lovey dovey. WTF? Everything was split down the middle as far as bank accounts and paying bills. This type of relationship would make me either want a divorce or just walk away from it all together. I mean what is the point of being married if you don't trust your spouse.
The second kind of relationship I saw was the common law marriage. This is when people stay together for a long period of time, but don't have a marriage license. You know it is really up to the people in the relationship to either get married or not. The third kind of of relationship I saw was a marriage where people are loving, caring, uplifting, trusting, and working together for their family. Not to say the common law marriage couple didn't do the same.
If I ever get married, I want a healthy marriage. Screaming and yelling is not only unnecessary but it takes too much time, effort, and energy that I don't have or don't even want to spend. If I choose to have kids, then that is mine and my husband's decision. If I don't have kids, that's our choice too. I'm going to be happy with how I live my life and not please others. Just because I don't have kids or have the option not to have any, doesn't mean something is wrong with me or I'm a bad person. It just means what every happens in my life is meant just for me. What do you think?
What really gets under skin, is when the people who are in terrible marriages judge me for not being in a terrible marriage like them. Its like they want me to go insane everyday of my life. I thought marriage was supposed to be a sacred, uplifting, and beautiful part of life. I didn't know that you had to live like you are about to pull your hair out all the time. Has our world got to the point where marriages are just a joke?
As I was growing up, I was exposed to different relationships. One type of a relationship I saw was were the couple was married for a long time, but they only stayed together because of the children and old society ways were all they knew. They cuss, scream, and degrade one another and then 20 minutes later they are all lovey dovey. WTF? Everything was split down the middle as far as bank accounts and paying bills. This type of relationship would make me either want a divorce or just walk away from it all together. I mean what is the point of being married if you don't trust your spouse.
The second kind of relationship I saw was the common law marriage. This is when people stay together for a long period of time, but don't have a marriage license. You know it is really up to the people in the relationship to either get married or not. The third kind of of relationship I saw was a marriage where people are loving, caring, uplifting, trusting, and working together for their family. Not to say the common law marriage couple didn't do the same.
If I ever get married, I want a healthy marriage. Screaming and yelling is not only unnecessary but it takes too much time, effort, and energy that I don't have or don't even want to spend. If I choose to have kids, then that is mine and my husband's decision. If I don't have kids, that's our choice too. I'm going to be happy with how I live my life and not please others. Just because I don't have kids or have the option not to have any, doesn't mean something is wrong with me or I'm a bad person. It just means what every happens in my life is meant just for me. What do you think?
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