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Happy New Year

Black girl on: Q-Tip's New CD

We've waited damn near 10 years for our Abstract Artist to put something new out...and he doesn't disappoint.  Q-Tip will forever be true to his hip hop roots and we love him for it.  The album is called The Renaissance: "the revival of art and literature under the influence of the classic models.  In no particular order "Dance on Glass" brought me back to the ill lyricist with a tongue sharper than a knife and a voice like butta, reminiscent of why I fell in love with hip hop (I'm in love again).  "Life is Better" (featuring Norah Jones), takes you into an intimate journey into hip hop's history, and I don't think he left anyone relevant out, this song is an ode to hip hop...a love song, if you will. Much respect. "You" is a song about me, and at the end of it all, it's you. I love this one too. Every girl wants a good man to think this deeply about her and what they have together.  I could go on and on, but again...every song is spectacular.  Get it!  

Black girl on: More Woes for the Zims

You may remember from my previous post: Black girl on: Zimbabwe Financial Crisis, the country was facing a hell of a predicament when the bottom fell out in it's economy.  Inflation rose in the country and when that did, the value of their dollar went down (does anything sound familiar?).

 

Now the people of Zimbabwe are facing a different crisis; a crisis involving their health.  As we've learned in our own country, when the economy goes down, so does everything else soon.  This is the case in Zimbabwe.  The biggest issue the Zims face right now is a cholera outbreak and with clean water being scarce, its expected that the outbreak is likely to spread.  The above picture, taken from a Zimbabwe news website , shows a woman with a baby strapped to her back, walking through stagnant water...she's wearing sandals! Good God!

As of late November, the disease has spread and claimed close to 400 lives, the BBC news is claiming over 500 deaths since August.  In all of the stories I've read, I have not heard anything about the World Health Organization stepping in to assist with this crisis (a job they're supposed to do).  I truly believe that we, as a nation need to pay attention to what's happening here and pray for those in this country facing these unimaginable times.  

If I had a chance to speak to the World Health Organization, I'd remind them that the Zims are real people, not "Sims" (for those not familiar with the game; a simulated life form), and that this is not an issue to play with.  Real people are dying every day and just as quickly as this is happening in their country, it could happen here too.  All of the elements are there (not to scare anyone).  Pray for them...I will do the same.

Black girl on: The President Elect's National Security Swag Team

Today, President-Elect Barak Obama announced his National Security Team and last week, his Economic team. I made a few observations. Obama loves the mamas! How cool! The Swagg Team includes, but are not limited to....

Dr. Susan Rice: President-Elect nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations (Obama's own Rice)-Married with 2 kids.

Janet Napolitano: President-Elect nominee for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (single, no kids, as far as I know, but one smart mama!)

Hillary Clinton: President-Elect nominee for United States Secretary of State-Married with 1 kid.

I could appreciate Obama stating that he decided to choose the people here because they all have strong opinions and that he's against "group" thinking.  I'm particularly interested in seeing how things go over with keeping Bush hold-over, Robert Gates as defense secretary. Seems a conflict of interest, but I guess we'll see!

Black girl on: I'll Take a New Mercedes...

Got some storage space for a new Mercedes Benz?

Black girl on: Mommy Where do Thanksgiving Turkeys Come From?

I think the guy in the background, who's clearly trying to do his job, was waiting for Train Wreck to stop her interview...she didn't. Yikes!