I have learned that Hollywood wants Angelina Jolie to play Cleopatra in the remake. Now, you the know the original Hollywood movie Elizabeth Taylor played Cleopatra. Well, either way, I'm mad that a Caucasian woman is playing an African woman. It's not right. Why can't the truth be told for once? What does Hollywood have to hide?
African-American woman have a hard enough time seeing nothing but Caucasian women all over the magazines, and now they want to play the most powerful woman and last Pharaoh in the world. So, only Caucasian women are the most beautiful women in the world? I think not! Look at Mrs. Obama. She is not only a beautiful woman, but a great mom and a powerful and successful lawyer.
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But you know what is really funny. Some Caucasian women go and get tans, butt implants, breast enhancements, and collagen in their lips to look just like us, but they always talk about us and always hating on us. Everybody in the world copies everything African-Americans do like the fist bump, the way we dress, the way we talk, but never give us the credit.
Paul Mooney said that we as a generation are programmed to see and think certain things. Hollywood has prolonged the programming. To me, I like Angelina Jolie as an actress, but she shouldn't play this role. She has not confirmed that she would play the part. She should think twice about who she portrays. She should want to tell the truth and not use this film as politics in the Hollywood community.
It took the Academy 75 years to give an Oscar to an African-American actress. Its a shame and it will be a shame if a Caucasian woman plays an African woman. Cleopatra was the most powerful woman in the world one time and Hollywood feel that she should be a Causaian woman because she had that great power. Egypt in right smack in the middle of Africa. I'm tired of people thinking Egypt is separate from Africa. So, now the brainwashing of what and who is beautiful is never going to go away. This generation of African-American girls and the next will continue to have self-esteem issues.
So, is beauty really in the eyes of the beholder? What do you think? I would love to know.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Improving
I haven't done a post in a while. I have been going through some changes. The first chnage, I have always vowed I will never get married. I have been through rough relationships and I was on the edge of being too tired to care and just giving up. So, now I want to get married when the time comes.
My relationship with God is getting stronger and I have become more wiser. I really could care less about what people think of me. I have been through hell and back and I don't give a damn if you say, "Look, at what she's wearing!" Or "I can't believe she said that!" Well, if you don't want to know truth, then that is your damn problem.
Everyone has their drama, either family or other stuff. For me, I learned when there is drama approaching me, I just walk away. I can't get into the he said/ she said game. No one wins and everyone ends up mad at the one random person who didn't even witness the drama. Also, if you are all about drama, just don't come around me. I have enough problems of my own.
Lastly, I work with kids and it has been a humbling experience. I haven't had a job and about two years and God has placed me in a place where I feel I'm not equip for. I don't have kids of my own yet, so I feel at times out of place. But I have learned real quick about some kids. If you let your kid do anything he/she wants to do, then when they get to school him/her is a hand full. You can't expect your kid's teacher to teach him/her the abc's and discipline at the same time. It all starts at home.
Well, thanks for letting me say my piece. Let me know how you are improving. I would love to know.
My relationship with God is getting stronger and I have become more wiser. I really could care less about what people think of me. I have been through hell and back and I don't give a damn if you say, "Look, at what she's wearing!" Or "I can't believe she said that!" Well, if you don't want to know truth, then that is your damn problem.
Everyone has their drama, either family or other stuff. For me, I learned when there is drama approaching me, I just walk away. I can't get into the he said/ she said game. No one wins and everyone ends up mad at the one random person who didn't even witness the drama. Also, if you are all about drama, just don't come around me. I have enough problems of my own.
Lastly, I work with kids and it has been a humbling experience. I haven't had a job and about two years and God has placed me in a place where I feel I'm not equip for. I don't have kids of my own yet, so I feel at times out of place. But I have learned real quick about some kids. If you let your kid do anything he/she wants to do, then when they get to school him/her is a hand full. You can't expect your kid's teacher to teach him/her the abc's and discipline at the same time. It all starts at home.
Well, thanks for letting me say my piece. Let me know how you are improving. I would love to know.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Dancing Movie
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?
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?
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?
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Spiritual Relationship
Many of you know I lost one of my grandmas last month. Since she has been gone, I have been thinking and looking over all the things I have done in my life. I have been wondering if I would be ready when God calls me home. To me, I don't think I would be ready right now. I have had many conflicts with God.
For one, I have a medical problem since I was born and I have been through hell and back. I'm 28 yrs old and the first 25 yrs of my life, I have been in and out of the hospital. When I was young, I had thought that either God hated me or I did something in another lifetime to be in this tremendous physical pain. I was raised in the church, but no one really accepted me because I was so sick. And in return, I had rebelled towards God. Everyone rebels.
As I have matured and got older, I have realized that God gave me a medical problem for a reason. It saved me from myself. I learned how not to judge people and accept any creed and color. I was saved from being around the wrong crowd growing up and I never ever was a troubled kid. I had a great childhood. But I struggle everyday with nightmares and flashbacks. People have done me wrong, but my family has always been there for me no matter what.
My family and I have had this conversation about being ready and what will happened when I get to the pearly gates. I think I will be in the line, but Peter will say, "Ummm...Tameika, can you step to the side for a few minutes? We have somethings we need to confirm." I know God will have a laugh with me and about me. He will be shaking his head while laughing. I want to be ready when God calls me. Will you?
For one, I have a medical problem since I was born and I have been through hell and back. I'm 28 yrs old and the first 25 yrs of my life, I have been in and out of the hospital. When I was young, I had thought that either God hated me or I did something in another lifetime to be in this tremendous physical pain. I was raised in the church, but no one really accepted me because I was so sick. And in return, I had rebelled towards God. Everyone rebels.
As I have matured and got older, I have realized that God gave me a medical problem for a reason. It saved me from myself. I learned how not to judge people and accept any creed and color. I was saved from being around the wrong crowd growing up and I never ever was a troubled kid. I had a great childhood. But I struggle everyday with nightmares and flashbacks. People have done me wrong, but my family has always been there for me no matter what.
My family and I have had this conversation about being ready and what will happened when I get to the pearly gates. I think I will be in the line, but Peter will say, "Ummm...Tameika, can you step to the side for a few minutes? We have somethings we need to confirm." I know God will have a laugh with me and about me. He will be shaking his head while laughing. I want to be ready when God calls me. Will you?
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