Straight Talk

• July 28, 2010

As my friends and loyal readers know, I am proud ...

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album reviews

Album Review: Dru Hill, InDRUpendence Day

• July 27, 2010

Dru HillInDRUpendence Day (released July 27, 2010)I've often talked here ...

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Lauryn Hill, Repercussions

• July 26, 2010

Just a couple of hours ago on Facebook a friend ...

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Progressive Soul Mondays “Slept On”: Syleena Johnson

• July 26, 2010

Syleena Johnson is the daughter of '60s R&B singer Syl ...

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Quick hit: On Sherrod Case, Obama Missed Opportunity to Lead

• July 23, 2010

Check out this excellent analysis of the Shirley Sherrod controversy. ...

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books

Book Review: The Carrie Diaries

• July 23, 2010

I have a confession. I love young adult literature. I ...

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baby boom

Vote for Gabrielle!

• July 22, 2010

My gal pal Lonita recently entered her beautiful baby girl ...

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Edd’s MANtra: The Write Choice

• July 22, 2010

Aspiring Pulitzer Prize winners, pay attention. The wifey introduced me ...

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good hair

Review of the new Hair Milk line from Carol’s Daughter

• July 21, 2010

You know those plastic 3-drawer organizers that people use to ...

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Be fruitful and multiply

• July 20, 2010

Last week I went to Virginia to visit my in-laws. ...

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