Recent Posts Tagged With 'african american icons'

• will the tribe speak when they find out the real truth?

  Posted on Friday February 20th, 2009 at 00:49 in all about the benjamins, african american icons

  I like the CBS reality series SURVIVOR. I am always intrigued by the mind-games, manipulations, and even blindsiding that goes on to win a million dollars. This is not a game for the weak or weak-minded, because as Chris Rock use to say "Good Lord! T...

• they didn't ask...and he didn't tell

  Posted on Tuesday February 17th, 2009 at 21:59 in politically speaking, all about the benjamins, african american icons

  Ain't you ever heard of "don't ask...don't tell?"Look! They didn't ask Senator Burris if Blago's brother had contacted him about contributing to his campaign. So, it's all good! Right? O.K., I was wrong...again! Dayum Roland! You gon be in trrrooouuu...

• a lady always admits when she's wrong - steele is in

  Posted on Friday January 30th, 2009 at 15:58 in politically speaking, african american icons

  Let me be the first to say that I was wrong. Completely wrong. The RNC has selected Richard Steele to head the Republican Party into the furture. Only time will tell, if Steele will be the true leader of the RNC and not just another Judas Goat as we ...

• old school friday...eartha kitt, puuurrrr!

  Posted on Friday December 26th, 2008 at 10:46 in african american icons, {meme} old school friday

  Sankofa tells us this morning that the heavens are a little brighter with the home-going of the renowned Ms. Eartha Kitt. Orson Welles famously proclaimed her “the most exciting woman alive”. Pursued by billionaires, celebrities and diplomats, Ms...

• sunday inspirations...the wisdom and truth of isabella baumfree

  Posted on Sunday November 30th, 2008 at 01:25 in sojourner truth, african american icons, sojourner's salute, {meme} sunday inspirations

  One hundred and twenty-five years ago this week, Isabella Baumfree went "home like a shooting star" and it is fitting that I honor her life today on this Sunday Inspiration. Isabella is the inspiration behind this spot. Isabella is for whom this spot...

• introducing ken griffey, jr., diplomat

  Posted on Tuesday November 18th, 2008 at 14:44 in athletes and sports, african american icons

  Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice named All-Star Slugger Ken Griffey, Jr. a Public Diplomacy Envoy today. In accepting the honor, Griffey is charged with the challenge of "spreading the values of the United States" by helping to spark "interest in ...

• will he or won't he?

  Posted on Sunday October 19th, 2008 at 02:09 in the white house: obama vs mccain, african american icons

  I'm still up and its the early wee-hours of Sunday morning and I'm waiting for the young-SjP's who think they grown to bring they butts home so I can go to bed. What this means is that I'm probably gonna missed the big announcement - if there is a bi...

• what happens in vegas really does stay in vegas!

  Posted on Friday October 17th, 2008 at 17:49 in justice for all, african american icons

  I know...that was really bad... But, I just couldn't resist. Obliged to you for hearing me,and now old SjP ain't got nothin' more to say... ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ Technorati ~ ~ Del.iciou.us ~ ~ Digg This! ~ ~ StumbleUpon ~ ~ Twitter ~ ~ My Good Towels ~ ~ Fee...

• an sjp salute: if the shoe fits, wear it!

  Posted on Monday October 13th, 2008 at 00:14 in the white house: obama vs mccain, "ism"s, i sing american 2, african american icons

  This is what John Lewis said:"What I am seeing reminds me too much of another destructive period in American history. Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin are sowing the seeds of hatred and division, and there is no need for this hostility in our political dis...