This one time when politics made me really mad...
I promise I am better now (lol)...
Refined:Blacks Made of Pure Gold
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Category: News and Politics
I get so tired of those outside of the African-American community and their hidden racist tactics. Since it's no longer 'cool' or 'appropriate' to show blatant racism, we have those who think they are so smart to be predjudice, xenophobic, and downright racist on the sly...honey, be real.
Unless you don't care enough to pay attention to know what's going on in the world, more so, the country around you, America has yet another idiot stating, "Oops, I'm sorry. I know I'm a racist and I know you know I'm a racist, but because I STILL think that all blacks are dumb and ignorant, I'm going to try something..." You know what this fool did ya'll? He put Curious George, a loveable, somewhat mischievious MONKEY on a t-shirt, said it looked like Barack Obama, and sold it claiming to only see a visual semblance of the character and the man. Like, duh?!? Many white people, I won't say all because I don't know them all, see us as nothing but what? MONKEYS!
Now before you say, "Aishia, how can you say such a thing?" Historically, you know, things that have been either written, snapped, drawn, etc. in the past, shows us that the WHITE MAN (and I'm including white women as well) have always stereotyped us. If you don't believe me, stop reading this blog and surf the internet for yourselves. Go ahead. I'll wait...
We have been called everything from monkeys to picanninies to Aunt Jemmimas. Some are shocked and appaulded by this recent 'closet' racist actions but I'm not. I was wondering what took so long for yet another indirect, yet powerful, burning, and stinging assault on my people was going to pop up. Why was I waiting? Because, going back to what I said about history, it tends to repeat itself.
Now, don't get me wrong. I don't hate white people. I love me some white people. I'm just tired of those that hide their racism in a closet. Go ahead, call me the n-word to my face. Tell the boss a lie on me in front of my face. Tell me how much you hate the fact that my better qualified and better looking black behind is doing better than you to my face. If you did that, at least I'd know who I as dealing with. But no. You'd rather sneak and crawl and backhand me into a world of confusion and pain. You know what though? There's another HISTORICAL character who behaves the same way. Let me see? What's his name? Lucifer? Satan? Naw, I like this name better because it's universal...THE DEVIL!
God doesn't like ugly, but I know one thing He adores and loves and that is some black people. The Bible talks about going through the Refiner's Fire. That's a fire that burns off everything that's not like Him. As a people, African-Americans have gone through the fire. We have been pressed and tempered but see, the refiner's fire doesn't produce silver. It produces products of pure gold.
My people. My lovely, strong people. It is time for us to show how the fire has purified us into pure gold. It's time for us to rise above the foolishness in others and ourselves so we can stand tall like the golden statues of old. We need to reclaim our rightful place and let nothing deter us from truth and righteousness. God tells us that it's when we are tried that we can know what's in us. But I believe that we aren't the only ones that know our power...'THEY', those who use simple tactics to distract us, know our power as well. The devil can't stand to see the weakest saint on their knees. Racist can't stand to see us stand strong and together and walk into our rightful place.
Fire can't burn gold. It may melt, but it'll never go away. Dust off those ashes and polish yourselves before you present yourselves to the world. See, one day we are going to walk those heavenly streets of pure gold so we best get ready. So what if a man calls us a monkey. Just swing to your next tree, better job, bigger house, smarter children, superior education, and then invite those dirty dogs over for some good 'ol banana pudding.
Your sista, friend, confidant, and advocate,
Aishia
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Comment by mr.moody on May 21, 2009 at 2:32pm -
Damn, Aish.........well put, queen! Well put....
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SPOTTED: Nas OUT & ABOUT In West Hollywood
Nasty Nas is in L.A. wrapping up his upcoming Life Is Good album (dropping 7/17). And he was spotted out and about in West Hollywood yesterday with Capricorn Clark--Bad Boy's Marketing Exec. We're not sure what's going on there--but we're sure they'll maintain they're friends and/or just working together. Pics inside...
After grabbing lunch in his bright green Adidas track suit and Jordans, Nas hit the streets of West Hollywood to likely head to the studio:
It's been a big week for the sexy Mr. Jones as he dropped his brand new "Daughters" video featuring his own little girl Destiny. And he just revealed that he will be unveiling his brand new website and upcoming tour dates tomorrow.
About the meaning of his new album's Life Is Good title, Nas told Complex magazine this month it's all about getting to a point where you master your own life, and not letting thieves and money bring you down:
I never liked dealing with money. It comes between real shit. Friendship, loyalty, and love is the real shit. Money is the other shit. I have one way of dealing with money, and then you have educated people, who know how to deal with money, and we have conflicts there. It’s like in the movie Wall Street, my man Gekko says, “Pay attention. Money’s a jealous bitch. Either you’re going to pay attention to her, or she’ll find someone else that will.” And mine has definitely found other people who appreciate her more. [Laughs.] I’ve neglected her and abused her. I let a person take her from me—and I don’t mean my ex-wife, I mean some bad business from, like, six years ago that’s affecting me now. And I take responsibility for it, because it’s my problem. But I still see that as something I have to fix, because if you don’t fix money, it’ll fix your ass.
Check out more highlights and pics from his new Complex spread HERE in case you missed it.
Pics via WENN
HOTTIE ALERT: Vanessa Simmons ROCKS A Slinky CATSUIT For Sexy Photoshoot
Vanessa Simmons recently kept it extra sexy for a photoshoot with Robert Ector. See the pics inside and find out what she said about her new lingerie line.
Designer Vanessa Simmons posed for Taylor-Ector Studios photographer Robert Ector in Los Angeles, CA, for The Dark Room, recently where she dished on her new lingerie line she recently launched called "ROSE By Vanessa Jean."
When asked what inspired her to launch the new line, Angela Simmons' big sister Vanessa said, "I wanted to provide women with a fashion forward brand that understands the need of every woman to feel comfort with trendsetting style and glamour."
Loves these pics 'Nessa!
Photos via Robert Ector
Beyonce Nabs A Lead Voice In Animated Film "Epic", Blue Ivy Nabs Kelly & Michelle As Babysitters
Beyonce's summer of getting back to business just got more hectic. She's just been named as one of the lead voices for the upcoming animated film, Epic. Deets inside, plus the fashion run down on all of her and her dancers' REVEL concert looks, and Blue Ivy's famous new babysitters...
She's already got Clint Eastwood's A Star Is Born leading role in her back pocket, now, Mrs. Knowles Carter has been named as one of the voices for the animated flick Epic. The 3D CG movie is from the makers of the big budget films Ice Age & Rio.
Beyonce will voice the character Queen Tara, and plenty of other celebs are rounding out the cast: Colin Farrell as Ronin, The Hunger Games‘ Josh Hutcherson as Nod, Amanda Seyfried as Mary Katherine, Johnny Knoxville as Mandrake, Aziz Ansari as Mub, rapper Pitbull as Bufo, Jason Sudeikis as Bomba, and Steven Tyler as Nim Galuu.
According to Deadline:
The film is described as a battle deep in the forest between the forces of good and evil. When a teenaged girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she must band together with a rag-tag team of fun and whimsical characters to save that world, which in turn saves the real world.
Epic will be released May 24, 2013.
And if you were wondering who was looking after almost 5-month-old Baby B.I.C. up in Revel's Penthouse while Mama Bey was downstairs shutting down the stage--it was her Destiny's Child besties Kelly Rowland & Michelle Williams.
TMZ caught up with Michelle last night and they report:
Last night in NYC, Michelle revealed Kelly Rowland also pulled a shift watching B.I. in Beyonce's hotel suite ... during B's concert in Atlantic City last weekend.
In the middle of the show, Beyonce thanked Michelle for babysitting -- but Michelle 'fessed up to us she had some help ... and even got to go downstairs to see some of the show.
Cute!
Beyonce also posted the whole fashion run down for herself and everyone else from the 4 nights of Memorial Day performances. Check it below (l-r):
Ralph and Russo, The Blondes, David Koma, Tina Knowles for House of Deréon Couture, (again) Tina Knowles for House of Deréon Couture and (again) Ralph and Russo. She rocked Stuart Weitzman shoes with each look.
Her dancers rocked Dolce and Gabbana & David Koma, while her all-female band wore Alexander Vauthier. And her trio of backup singers, The Mamas, wore Pin Up Girls Clothing. Fab!
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