The emphasis in our upbringing was not on being assertive. It wasn’t on being go-getters. It wasn’t on being girls who spoke their minds and went after what they wanted. Those things would get in the way of us being “well-behaved,” you see.
If we make everyday people earn the title of role model, why should celebrities be any different?
Celebrities and entertainers, particularly black celebrities and entertainers, need to understand that when it comes to alcohol, there is a fine line between advertising and exploitation.
I see no redeemable value to the legacy of Condoleezza Rice. As the former United States Secretary of State and former National Security Advisor in the Bush administration, Rice was part to one of the worst presidencies in modern-day history. At the least, Rice is an African-American apologist, who remained ambivalent about racism and racial preferences. […]
Is Jay-Z really the best business role model for young black males, who are already consumed with a culture that teaches them that all they can be are rappers or athletes?