Black History!

As an African American I have always studied my history.  I have studied the oppression of blacks all the way to excitement of the days where African Americans have surpassed all odds. There is no way to describe the emotion of being an African American and existing in today's society. When you look at people such as Dr. Martin L. King, Thurgood Marshall III, Malcom X, Harriet Tubman, and Rosa Parks they have gave so many blacks hope.  When you look at today's African Americans and what we have accomplished it is become of the persistence of many leaders that led is to equality and freedom.  It almost seems unreal that African Americans were shipped from Africa and forced into slavery.  Barely 160 years ago, that I would have been regarded as nothing more than property and referred to as a "nigger" brings chills to my body.  I am forever grateful and never will forget what so many have done for me.  I know because of them I have gotten the chance to see legacies of  President Barack Obama, Michael Jackson, Oprah, Tyler Perry, Beyonce, Sidney Poitier, Maya Angelou, and so many more that have done the impossible. 

Grammy Thoughts.

         After the unfortunate snub that so many of our black artists take every year at the prestigious Grammys. So, many black artists go on accredited for their amazing creativity and hard work. It almost is inevitable that this will happen to several black artists every year.  I am not at all trying to pull the race card but, I think it is truly said that so many of our artists are walked over for the Grammys.  POLITICALLY, I assume record sells qualify your acceptance as an artists. I think this argument is completely unfair.  Underground artists today are becoming more and more popular and the typical radio plays and number singles are getting accounted for less and less. There are so many successful artists who can sell out a venue without having to really be on the radio.  Artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J. Cole have proved it.  They released MORE free music than they have singles and albums.  Artists today are realizing that the power is in the people and not with the execs. I think that is important to remember, the people have the power.  That is why I think the Grammys is becoming less accountable for the real rewarding of music.  The Grammys has been ruled as a POPULARITY contests.

SPEAK ON IT!

Sasha Menu Courey

This weekend on a visit home, my mom happen to tell me about an amazing story.  The story is about a young lady names Sasha Menu Courey, who a Missouri University swimmer. As a college sometimes we tend to be carefree and forget the importance of being okay. As a young adult we struggle a lot with excepting our imperfections and being okay with our circumstances. The video of her story is below.

Sasha's Story

Golden Globes 2014.

Last Night was an amazing night for some of Hollywood's biggest stars. The Golden Globes was in full affect last night and the stars were shining. I loved a lot of the looks but, I will just post a few of my favorites. 

Golden Golden 2014. 

Kerry Washington was glowing with her adorable baby bump. 

My newest obsession Lupita Nyongo looked stunning as usual. 

Reese Whiterspoon kept her look simple and elegant. 

(I love the BLUE)

Taylor Swift look was nice. (Kind of plain) 

Emma Roberts kept it simple also in her gorgeous black dress.

(I love the dress)

Michelle Dockery looked AMAZING in her Oscar De la Renta gown.

(DEF IN MY TOP 3 FAVORITE LOOKS)

Paula Patton is just flawless but, I didn't care for the dress too much. 

However, I still adore her. 

Channing Tatum and his wife, Jenna Dewan looked MARVELOUS! 

OWWWWWW! I look this look so much.  Caitlin Fitzgerald was stunning last night. 

NOOOO! Zoe Saldana.

YESSSSSS, Idris Elba just is too handsome but, his girlfriend is by his side. 

The D-I-D-D-Y, its Diddy! He looked oh so fresh and clean.

Leonardo DiCaprio looked nice in his black tux. 

Well-dressed couple, Seth Meyers and his girl. 

Tony Goldwyn and his wife looked amazing. 

(I am so having Scandal withdrawals) 

Usher looked striking in his suit. His smile gets me every time. 

Bobby Kristina Gordon?

YESSSSS, after about two years of stories and outrage it has been confirmed. Bobby Kristina and Nick Gordon are officially married. They also say they receive Cissy Houston's "blessing" WOW! I am actually happy for her, I have my personal thoughts on Bobby Kristina but, I love that she is happy.  Losing a mother can be oh so hard and if Whitney were here she would want her baby to be happy. 

I think they are a beautiful, young couple. 

I am wishing them the best because Bobby Kristina has already been through

so much, I wish nothing but the best for them.

Forever and Always. RIP Whitney Houston

Young Jeezy.

Rappers really have become the new rockstars. They are ALWAYS in the media for just about anything.  Today is Young Jeezy's day. Rapper, Young Jeezy recently turned himself in for allegedly beating (abusing) his son.  Young Jeezy gave his son a brutal beating him allegedly "Jeezy got into a fight with his son in a bathroom and he threw his son into the glass shower door, causing the son to hit his head.  Then Jeezy allegedly punched him in the face, dragged him into the bedroom, threw him on the bed and pummeled him." (Source: TMZ)

OKAY! This is a lot to take in but, this happened over a YEAR AGO!  Of course, everything is just now getting messy because, Jeezy just recently got charged last week and he turned himself in.  I am from the south and whoopings are apart of growing up. My parents as well as my friends' parents have all issued out brutal whoppings or (ass beatings).  Of course, as we get older you can't keep using the same tactics so, whatever his son did Jeezy made sure he is never going to do it again.  I don't know any details of why the situation got so out of control but, if Jeezy's son did anything such as raise his hand to his father.  Then, I think Jeezy's son got what he deserved. (Yes, it is extreme but, if he was in my household he would get the same punishment)

Tom Ford.

I try to find inspiration in so many different ways and in so many different people.  I recently have been watching several documentaries and motivational movies.  I have found a huge love for TOM FORD! Tom Ford is from my home state, Texas. (another reason I love him)  

Tom Ford is a famous designer and hands down one of the best designer's in the world. 

Tom Ford has been around for several years and has worked as creative director for Gucci and YSL.

He later started his own brand and began working to do what he truly loves. 

Tom Ford has designed looked from almost every A-List celebrity.  He truly worked towards his dream.

Tom Ford moved from home and he left not really knowing how to fulfill his true purpose.

Tom Ford has built his own company and still continues to work and strive for success. 

Below is his documentary!