#NoJustice For Killing Of Mike Brown

Last night the decision from the Ferguson Grand Jury was to not indict Officer Darren Wilson for the murder of Michael Brown. Last night, I sat and watched Prosecutor McCulloch ramble on about the inconsistencies of testimony and how the physical evidence  supported Officer Wilson's story. As the prosecutor began talking, I knew in my gut that the grand jury had no intentions on indicting Officer Wilson. 

Tension grew even higher during the prosecutors speech as police cruisers stormed the peaceful streets as people were still shocked and quiet about the decision that was made. I watched for as long as I could, knowing a riot was soon to break out. And low and behold, its exactly what happened.

You know, I really wasn't surprised to hear the decision. This justice system, the system created by the government well before Black People had Civil Rights, was not built to protect us. The system didn't fail us because it was never built for us. There's a war going on and its on our young black men. But my question is: Where are our Black Leaders?

I've heard that people now want to boycott Black Friday. Which I have no problem with, but boycotting one day doesn't ignite change. When unions go on strike, they go on strike until the change has happened. Until they're demands are met. So if you're going to boycott shopping on Black Friday, boycott shopping for the whole Holiday season. Boycott shopping all together until they feel the pain that our community felt with last nights decision. 

If you want some change, be about that change. But let's no just react without thinking, because that's what they're expecting us to do anyway.

My prayers go out to the Brown Family during this Holiday season.

They're Back Aca-Bitches!!!

So anyone who knows me, knows I absolutely love the movie Pitch Perfect. There's a special place in my heart for all musicals, especially RENT. And yes, I'm aware that Pitch Perfect isn't a musical, nor does it come anywhere close to RENT or even some of the greatest musicals out there.

But after just seeing this trailer, my day has completely been made. Although from the looks of this trailer, it may not be as funny as the first movie. Wouldn't be the first sequel to not live up to the first. I'll still be at the movies to see it when it comes out in May 2015. Check out the trailer below.

Oh and BTW, I don't know how many of you are Hunger Game fans. But this girl here shall be in the theater 30 mins before the movie starts!

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Sun...Moon...Stars

A night where beautiful life is real

The mathematic to acting still

The unfamiliar the warm embrace

The family ties and the stranger's face

The lighting thunder, the power steed

The what it is and the what is believed

The strong connection's desire to need

The waking now or the moment to dream

The laugh, the murmur, the moan, and the scream

The voice of reason somewhere in between

The one and all the me and the we

The I and the thou and the thee

A man, a design, a child of the streets

The daily chore, the impossible feat

The drum the chorus phenomenal beat

Easy to touch and the harder to reach

The sweetest fruit in the top of the tree

The sun the moon the stars and the breeze

I'm coming to it, and it's coming to me 

I'm getting ready

-Yasin Bey (Mos Def)

Is #TeamNatural Only For The Black Community?

I recently watched a video of a live discussion Huffington Post hosted on whether the Natural Movement is exclusive to only black women. I thought it was a very good discussion including not just black women, but a white woman was on the panel as well.

I personally would not feel comfortable agreeing that the Natural Movement is exclusive to only black women. We praise all women with naturally curly/kinky/coily hair. Many times we praise women of a mixed race on their natural hair state. So is the bigger issue about whether natural hair exclusive to black women, or just not including white women? If we say its exclusive to black women only, then don't we exclude all women of color? That includes any woman that doesn't have the African American/Black heritage. I don't really think that's fair.

My parents are both of mixed race. Hell, if you go down my families ancestry tree, you may find more Caucasian then black. My mom, a Jamaican born woman, has very very light skin and very fine curly hair. Her mom is from a Scottish decent and her dad from an Irish decent. And btw, my mom is not natural. She's still using that creamy crack. But if my mom had decided to stop using chemicals to straighten her hair. She would be embraced right?

I feel like the main purpose for woman going natural is to have healthier hair. If I were to make a poll, I think that would be most women's number 1 reason for going natural. Why can't white women make the same decision and let everyone know they're natural? Their hair would be in a natural state right?

I agree with both sides of the spectrum. We as women of color should have more exclusive safe havens to discuss our own personal beauty issues. But at the same token, why can't we as women just stand together and be a part of the same community for once.

Check out the video for yourself, it's definitely a good watch.




What is your opinion? Do you think The Natural Hair Movement should be exclusive?

W Mag's Mood Board: Rihanna Edition

W Magazine and Rihanna both just gave me life after looking at the Mood Board W Magazine has for Rihanna. To say her editorials are amazing is an understatement. She looks absolutely gorgeous in these pics and can definitely stand out on her with two model icons, Naomi Campbell and Iman. Check out the W Mag Mood Board here.

50 Shades of Grey Official Trailer

So as I was doing my daily web surfing.  I decided to stop past Highsnobiety, only to look on the side and this link. I actually wasn't quite sure that this was real. There was a few buzz about this movie coming out, but I haven't heard much about it since.

But to my surprise, the movie is set to come out Valentine's Day 2015. If any of you were a fan of this sexy and controversial trilogy, then you're just as excited as I am to see this book come to life.  Check the trailer below: