"Nigger" Ain't On The Cover but...

Sigh.

What in the fa-sheezy is this crap?!

What are these 'scars' supposed to represent??

His plight is nowhere near like that of Frederick Douglas, Benjamin Banneker,
Kunta Kinte, or shoot Chicken George!!

source: Necole B.

Come See What's Poppin'at Bria's Own Words, my OTHER blog!

Gizmo, err, Lil' Wayne Arrested on Drug Charges...

A Dope on Dope...smh
(with stiff competition from Amy W)


TMZ has learned rapper Lil' Wayne has been hit with some big time charges -- possession of cocaine, possession of ecstasy and possession of drug paraphernalia. Make it rain!

Wayne, real name Dwayne Carter, was arrested with two others who have been charged with possession of marijuana. Cops say they found 105 grams of marijuana, 29 grams of cocaine and 41 grams of ecstasy pills on his tour bus -- after they stopped at a Border Patrol checkpoint.

Police also found $22,000 in cash and a 40-caliber pistol, but Wayne, we're told, does have a permit to carry a concealed weapon in the state of Florida. They tell us they're checking to see if that carries over to Arizona.

The judge set his bond at $10,000. He should be released in a lil' while.
story here
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This would account for his nonsensical interviews, spouting off at the mouth etc. Well that in addition to a serious case of Napoleon Complex
I don't know what it is so attractive or beguiling about drugs.
In addition to you looking and acting a fool due to being enslaved to an inanimate object-the thought of investing my money in a puff of smoke, would p*ss me off!
I can't imagine doing that.
I don't know.
I think if Giz-, Lil' Wayne would take 2 showers and a flea dip-he'd be able think soooo much clearer.
Hey, it's a thought!
:)

Why Me, Lord??

Ivent's Vent

This past Wednesday, I went to the library to kill time b4 reaching my ultimate destination.

It was very crowded as I was looking for a 'puter to check out my and other blogs (i'm not 91% addicted 4 nothing). In the corner I noticed a vacant 'puter and acting nonchalantly (so noone would take my prize), I "skalk"-ed (skip-walk) to the "i-can't-believe-this-is-available" 'puter.
Unlike the others, that had 8 pc's per set of tables, this one had only 2. I quickly take in my surroundings as I take my coat off and get comfortable-noting my neighbor-who looked to be of African (not A.A.) descent. No prob.

I'm blogging and peepin' other blogs (shae & hottsauce r crazy!), and I notice my brotha stealing quick glances at me. Here we go. Since I didn't humor him and lock eyes with him in a "Harlequin Romance novel" moment, he decides to speak:
"You have beautiful cheekbones." His african accent is beautiful.
Taken aback I chuckled and responded, "as you do also,"
and promptly returned to my keyboard (i am 91% addicted afterall.)

Well brotha-man wanted some attention ( i guess) and pursued more conversation by saying, "maybe we're related...since we have the same cheekbones." (obviously different cultures have diff senses of humor)
Humoring him, I dryly chuckled and said "doubtable" and AGAIN returned to the keyboard.
"Are you working?" he asked.
(sigh) "No."
I might as well forget the keyboard for now.
"Are u taking a test or something?"I asked.
"No why do u ask?"
"Bcuz I heard u reading the words on the screen and then repeat them to yourself...as if you're attempting to memorize them."
"haha, no, I'm writing a speech,"
Now-he had my attention.
"oh yeah, who r u speaking before? What is the topic?"
Interest totally piqued.
Still smiling he said,"it's for a funeral."
Did he just say funeral? Perplexed, i frown. Silence. And then...
"My father's." Yep,he said funeral. sigh
Open mouth and insert foot, Bria.
Uncomfortable silence. Very uncomfortable silence.
"R u serious?" wishing my twin, One Man would come and arrest me-NOW.
"Yes I am"
"Oh gawd, I'm sorry...I shouldn't have asked"... blah blah blah
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Well, that proved to be the jump off into mature conversation. He's supervisor over banks, i work for a major telcom co. He's from Nigeria and he couldn't believe I pronounced his name correctly, and in further convo-remembered still the pronunciation of his name.

Seemed too good, knew it wouldn't last.

"So Bria, where's your husband?" oh gawd.
"I don't have one."
My goodness-he sincerely looked...shocked? or was it appalled?
"What do u mean u don't have a husband? Ur beautiful!" breathe. he was shocked.
"Ob****, that means nothing. what does beauty have to do with quality relationships?"
"Oh no, I'm not saying- I'm just saying I can't believe your not married."
I've thought the same thing on many occasions.
"Well, it's true."
"Where's your bf?"
"No bf."
"I don't believe you!"
Ha! Me either.
"It's true, O."
"How long have you been single?" Dang! Is this an interview?!
"Longer than I care to think about" I admitted.
"I just don't understand why you're single."
This provided the opening for my
'committed-to-memory-just-add-water-instant-explanation'
on why i'm single:

• Fear of commitment (If commit , scared I'll get cheated on)
  
• Drama
• Lack of trust
• Have not met men of quality.
• Tired of mixed messages.
• Don't want friends with "benefits"
• Can do without stalkers/abusers
• Would like to meet a Christian man
• Would like a committed relationship with man of integrity, who believes in quality of relationship, unconditional love etc
• Don't want to date...want a marriage minded man.
  
• until then, i'll remain single.

Well, O goes on to say he's 'not ready for a commitment.'
Who was talking about committing to you?!
He then segued the conversation into a possible friendship between him and I.
I told him 'doubt it, cuz men (in my experience)believe friendship includes sex.'
"O, do you have sex with your male friends?"I asked.
He indignantly responded, " NO, OF COURSE NOT!"
"So why do you sleep with your female friends?"
Bingo. He looked like the cat that swallowed the canary.
As he stumbled over words trying to find a justifiable response-I let him off the hook.
It's cool.
"That's why I'm not cool w/men."
We talked more and got on the subject of "hoes."
We volleyed our opinions between us on the topic for a few minutes.
Admittedly, the conversation was animated.
My time was drawing to a close, so I said
"U know O, you're alright. Here's my number and we'll see if we can be friends. We can hang out, do coffee ...blah blah."
"Ok Bria, I look forward to it, thank you."
"Now I'm not goin to call you, so when you call me we'll work out the details ok, O?"
"Bria, I WILL NEVER CALL U..."
Why doesn't that sound right??
heartbeat thumping loudly.
ears are ringing.
and I hear sirens, but there's no police cars or ambulances in the library!
what-the...
"O... are you married???"
"No."
But his facial expression told me not only was I in the right neighborhood, and on the right street, but I'm getting ready to pull into the right garage...

"O gawd, you're LIVING WITH SOMEONE!" I realized, loudly.

Johnny-tell Bria what she's won today on "Fool, You Hit It On The Nose!"

Shamefully he looked down in his lap...but I was JUST GETTING STARTED!
"You mean to tell me, you admitted to me you have sexual relationships with WOMEN, you have friends with "benefits," you find it "hard" to turn down sex, but are able to say "no" SOMETIMES, and yet YOU LIVE WITH A WOMAN?!
Do you know what would happen if she would've called me?!"
He sheepishly interjected,"she WOULD NEVA call you, Bria" his once beautiful accent, now repulsed me.

"Nig-(almost went there) man, I know you...you know what? Yeah, i'm sure you're not a novice at being dawgish- and YOU ASKED ME WHY I'M SINGLE-IT'S BCUZ OF MEN LIKE YOU!"

I wasn't extremely loud, but I whispered as loud as humanly possible while being super ghetto demonstrative!

"Give me my number back, and I wanted to be your friend!" I reached towards the paper I wrote the number on. I see it's a handbook-can't rip that.
So, I scratch the number out. As best as I could.
"Bria."
"WHAT?" thru gritted teeth.
"I'm an accountant. I have a thing for numbers. I know the number already."
What did that nig-(there I go again)Oh, no he didn't.

I looked him dead in the eye and said:
"And if you have a thing for getting your feelings hurt- call me. Call me, if you want to. Just like you're a professional with numbers, I'm a pro in reading you your rights up one side of you, and down the other. Try me if you want to."
I knew he was embarrassed. He was trying to save face by smiling as if we were having a regular ol' conversation.

I told him his girlfriend was stupid, and I know she knows he's a cheater.
I said 'now I understand why you took up for hoedom...CUZ UR ONE!"
I'm out-and if you call me, I promise you'll regret it-O!"
and I took my leave.
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My question is,
"Why me Lord?"

I'm not trying to hear it was an assignment...being single is a struggle sometimes, shoot more than sometimes.
What is it going to take to meet a brotha who is qualified, certified, bonified, ride-or-die, stick-n-stay brotha, who's worthy of being with me and vice versa?
Why am I meetin' busters?
What is it with 40+ yr old men who lie, cheats, and just can't keep it real?
I don't get it.
I'm not bashing men-I'm just bashing him and his type.
smh


Singlehood is NOT for the faint of heart.
YES, this was a true story...unfortunately.

NIGGER PLEASE!

I'm with Chris Rock: I love black people, but I HATE NIGGAS (mentality-or lack thereof)!

Our community problem is not ignorant IMUS, OR DOUG CHAPMAN...
it's hot garbage mess such as Nas and his buffoonery!

I don't want to hear a WORD about an ignorant white celebrity, until WE GET A HANDLE ON IGNORANT BLACK CELEBRITIES.

All credibility of him being a "deep intellectual" was ca ca'd on when he shamelessly admitted he was naming his CD, 'Nigger'.
Nas, do you think a b/w pic of you with a newspaper, suited up, in that UNCOMFORTABLY looking chair will make us think differently?!
STOP 'going to the yard' for a doggone 'milkshake' and think about the community...at large. If someone called your daughter A NIGGER, I doubt you'd sit her down for a stimulating conversation on social behaviors. Funny, you don't come across as that type-when it comes to your daughter. You're sending mixed mesags
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We continue to make Robert "Pisspot" Kelly rich, eventhough he's a perv and not potty trained You won't be happy til he pisses on your kid but until then you fatten his pockets.

Watch how many stupid people get this man's CD...Nas has to be temporarily insane...if one person come on my blog talking about a prejudice white person...i'm GOING OFF, I PROMISE, i'm GOING OFF.

How about dealing with these black folks and their hatred of self and their willingness to be relevant at any cost???
take care of home first.

I'm so mad, I could piss razors after drinking 2-40oz bottles of rubbing alcohol, while sleeping on barbed wire and hot coals!


Niggerrrrrrr PLEASE.
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*UPDATE* God Don't Like Ugly...Juanita Bynum

JUANITA BYNUM NOT SELLING HER HOME, SAYS REP: Also, publicist wants to clarify that televangelist does not actually live there.



*Televangelist Juanita Bynum does not live in the house that's in limbo pending the repayment of $39,000 in back taxes, interest and other fees, her publicist said in a letter to EUR, disputing our source, the Associated Press.

The home, owned by her company Juanita Bynum Ministries, was "purchased for a future business development, as well as headquarters for Juanita Bynum Ministries," her publicist, Amy Malone, clarified.
Malone also says the property will not end up on the auction block Nov. 6 as stated in The Florida Times-Union by Ware County Tax Commissioner Steve Barnard.

"Arrangements are being made to satisfy any outstanding debts, and the property will not be sold," Malone affirmed.

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All I gotta say is...mmmm hmmmmm Juanita. whateverrrrrrrrrrrrr








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UPDATE 5,438: DEBACLE AKA WEEKS/BYNUM'S HOT MESS

THOMAS WEEKS FILES RESPONSE TO BYNUM'S DIVORCE PETITION: Even though he's seeking alimony, Bishop says he will 'take the high road.'
(credit: eurweb.com)

***From The Keyboard of Ivent: Let's keep it real...we all know this man is in debt up to his split ends. No one is surprised he's seeking alimony...or is it palimony (when it's a male)? Should he get it yay? or nay? In my humble opinion, I say "yay." I believe he incurred (most) debts by trying to keep up with his wife--not the Jones'. I believe he was attempting to live up to her convolutedly, warped expectations. But as I said...that's my humble opinion. To the right of this page, cast your vote and tell me...should he receive financial support, yes or no?

And now, back to our regularly scheduled post***

Juanita Bynum's estranged husband, Bishop Thomas Weeks III, recently filed his response to Bynum's divorce filing.
In the filing, Weeks -- like Bynum -- is seeking relief in the divorce, alimony or other support granted by the court. He also asked that the debt be split equitably, not in half. The response was filed in Gwinnett County Superior Court on October 3.
In an article published by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, one of Weeks' attorneys said he is trying his best not to make specific requests; he is going to take the high road.
Bynum's publicist said the televangelist had no comment.
Bynum has accused Weeks of beating, stomping and choking her in an Atlanta hotel parking lot on August 21. Weeks was charged with felony aggravated assault, felony terrorist threats and simple battery.
Weeks' attorney said his client has not ruled out adding other arguments in his response to the divorce petition.
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This is going to get real ugly, real quick.

Intercessors, get ta' prayin' NOW!

Ivent

Filed Under: Bad Publicity is Better Than NO Publicity...

O'Reilly's Take On Harlem Eatery Stirs Pot
Fox News Host Says Sylvia's Is Same As Any Other Restaurant "Even Though It's Run By Blacks"

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2007
Fox News host Bill O'Reilly (AP)

(CBS) By CBSNews.com's Brian Montopoli

Fox News host Bill O'Reilly has raised some eyebrows by saying his experience at Sylvia's, a famous Harlem restaurant, was "exactly the same" as any other restaurant in New York City, "even though it's run by blacks, primarily black patronship."

O'Reilly also said: "There wasn't one person in Sylvia's who was screaming, 'M-Fer, I want more iced tea.' "

O'Reilly talked about his visit to Sylvia's last week on "The Radio Factor," his syndicated radio program. ("The Radio Factor" is distributed by Westwood One, which is managed by CBS Radio.)

"You know, I mean, everybody was -- it was like going into an Italian restaurant in an all-white suburb in the sense of people were sitting there, and they were ordering and having fun. And there wasn't any kind of craziness at all," O'Reilly said.

Media Matters For America, a liberal media watchdog organization, first reported the comments. Karl Frisch, a spokesman for Media Matters, told The Associated Press that O'Reilly's comments were "ignorant and racially charged."

CNN, a cable news channel that competes with Fox News, picked the story up on Tuesday. According to CNN's Rick Sanchez, O'Reilly indicated in a phone conversation that "there was no racial intent in what I said."

Bill Shine, senior V.P. of programming for Fox News, said discussion of O'Reilly's comments constitutes "nothing more than left-wing outlets stirring up false racism accusations for ratings. It's sad."

O'Reilly made the comments as part of a discussion of a dinner he shared with the Rev. Al Sharpton.

Sharpton spokesperson, Rachel Noerdlinger, said in an e-mail that Sharpton "was surprised that anyone would be surprised that blacks would act that way." She said Sharpton planned to ask O'Reilly onto his radio show tomorrow to discuss the issue.

Added Noerdlinger: "Nothing Mr. O'Reilly said at the dinner itself was offensive, according to Rev. Sharpton."

As part of his comments, O'Reilly said, "Black Americans are starting to think more and more for themselves. They're getting away from the Sharptons and the Jacksons and the people trying to lead them into a race-based culture."

O'Reilly contrasted his experience at the restaurant with the image "white America" has of a black culture "dominated by Twista, Ludacris and Snoop Dogg."

A Fox News spokesperson said that O'Reilly would address the issue on "The O'Reilly Factor" tonight.

©MMVII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Ignorance has no boundaries...it's not because he's white I have an issue with him. I think it's his obviously desperate attempt to stay relevant in this competive world of celebrities. He's aging, balding, and jowly (who would feel good about that?!). He thrives on shock value and it matters not what people think of him, it only matters that he's spoken of.

I believe in freedom of speech, even for O'Reilly. He wants the black community to react as ignorantly as his off-color remarks. Count me out. The real tragedy would be reacting in a belligerent way, that would only confirm his beliefs about our community.

Fam, you betta recognize when your strings are being pulled.

Ivent.