Lessons from Zola’s Story: The Great Saga of Trapping and Mayhem
By now, you’ve probably heard about the epic tale told by a woman named Zola, about a trip to Florida involving Jess, Z, and Jarrett. If you have not heard of this story, you have not been on the internet for the last 36 hours, and you were probably being …
My Year of Yes, Saying No to Fear and Checking Off My Bucket List
It’s funny that a couple of weeks ago, I got sent a copy of Shonda Rhimes’ new book The Year of Yes. When you get an advanced copy of bae’s book. ???? Excited to dig into @shondarhimes‘ #YearofYes! You can pre-order now. pic.twitter.com/Ecyn5XTn8U — Awesomely Luvvie (@Luvvie) October 6, 2015 …
I Tried To Fight It But I Fell in Like With Drake. I Blame Hotline Bling
The day has come, ladies and gentlegoons. I have to admit that I enjoy Drake. I might think he raps like Eeyore and he runs through the 6 with hella woes, confusing me. BUT I gotta say that I like Drake the persona. Wheelchair Jimmy has grown on me, and it …
Being Mary Jane is Back Tonight with Season 3 and I’ll Be Watching!
I was at the first screening of the Being Mary Jane movie, 2 years ago in Chicago. Mara Brock Akil, creator and Executive Producer was there answering questions and showing love, and I was excited to be in the room to see what her latest project was about. Mara is …
Whose Dentist is This? What’s Up With His Newborn Hair?
I was loitering on Facebook the other day when I came upon this picture and I did a silent laugh for about 15 seconds. Someone musta taken this pic of an ad on public transportation, and it’s of a dude’s dentist practice. THIS HAIR, DOE. This hair. He looks so …
Dog-Whistle Politics: Scandal Episode 504 Recap
This week’s emoji on Twitter for the Scandal hashtag was a gladiator in a suit and that gave me a very giant tip. I definitely patted myself on the back for guessing a big part of the episode. Let’s talk about it. Rebuilding Empire – Jake is visiting Papa Pope …
About that EBONY Magazine Cover and the Cosby Conundrum
Yesterday, EBONY dropped the mic on everyone when they released the cover of their November 2015 issue. It is a cover made to look like a cracked picture, featuring the Huxtables. The crack starts on the face of Heathcliff, which is mostly covered because of it, and it spreads throughout, …
So I Watched the Democratic Debate (#DemDebate)
It was the first Democratic candidate debates in what is sure to be a looonngggg, slow and torturous campaign season. The Republicans already showed their asses like twice and they’ve tried to out-offend each other. So this debate was long overdue. To be honest, I didn’t feel like watching TV …
Paris is Burning: Scandal Episode 503 Recap
Season 5 of Scandal has brought on clue-dropping through the emoji following the #Scandal hashtag on Twitter. Episode 1 was an emoji of a black woman and white man with a heart between them (clearly Fitz and Liv). Episode 2 was a red power tool (because Gavin tried to use …
About the Cocaine Apartment and the Tender Reporting of a White Victim
The media doesn’t even TRY to ACT like it isn’t engaging in shady ass biased practices anymore. We are all clear that press has never been objective, and outlets lean one way or another, based on who is behind them and the people they hire. They have set agendas and …