Gilbert Arenas Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charges; Will the “Coonery” of Black Athletes Ever Cease?

Add the name of Gilbert Arenas to the long list of star Black athletes who through sheer ”coonery”, manage to prove again just how damn stupid they are! This list includes the likes of Ron Artest, Michael Vick, Plaxico Burriss, Tiger Woods and a host of many others. These men have been blessed with extraordinary talents and abilities which afford them a life style unimaginable to most of us, and yet they’ll jeopardize everything in ways so irresponsible that it staggers the mind. In the words of Chris Rock, this kind of behavior is just plain “ignit” because it plays into the worst stereotypes about Black men and sets an appalling example for our youth. Arenas, who has been side-lined for the last two years due to knee surgeries, handed the Washington Wizards the perfect opportunity to void his six-year, 111 million dollar contract! On top of that, he’s probably going to jail for at least six months but faces up to five years. These fools are making us all look bad and they need to be punished!

The best commentary I’ve seen on this comes from sports writer and pundit Stephen A Smith, and I agree with his take 100 percent.

Gilbert Arenas is not the latest idiot on the block. His recent choices just make it seem that way. It’s bad enough the franchise player for the Washington Wizards brought a few guns into an NBA arena — and tweeted about it either before consulting his legal representation or simply ignoring the consultation he undoubtedly received. But when you consider the allegations presently being publicized regarding his brandishing a gun at teammate Jarvaris Crittendon, Arenas’ admission of “goofball” tendencies and his willingness to laugh it off, seemingly oblivious to the legal ramifications coming down the pike, this level of idiocy would put Forrest Gump to shame. If only it was a laughing matter. (read more Here)

Catastrophic Earthquake Strikes Haiti, Our Prayers Are With Her People.

Yesterday the of Caribbean nation of Haiti experienced the most devastating earthquake in her history, with tens of thousands of casualties expected. News reports described horrific scenes of collapsed buildings and pandemonium everywhere. There has been an almost complete break down in communications which has impeded the rescue efforts further. Our prayers go out to the people of Haiti and we ask that everyone contribute to an aid agency in order to relieve the suffering of these poor people.

The Passing of Dr. James E. Cheek, Former President of Howard University.

Dr. James E Cheek, 1932 - 2010, President of Howard University, 1969 - 1989

I received a call yesterday from brother Musa Abdul-Wahid (James Cheek, Jr.) informing me that his illustrious father Dr. James Cheek Sr, the long time President of Howard University (1969-1989), had passed away at the age of 77.  

Dr Cheek was only 37 years-old when he took on the challenge of becoming president of the nation’s preeminent historically Black University, increasing Howard’s operating budget from $43 million to $417 million during his twenty-year tenure! Dr. Cheek established the School of Communications which produces a high percentage of prominent African-Americans in the media. He also built a world-class School of Business that turns out many of our brightest leaders. Under his leadership Howard also gained a television and radio station (WHUR) which originated the “Quiet Storm” musical format. His most lasting legacy will forever remain the building of Howard University Hospital, which to this day provides first-rate, quality health care to the city’s economically disadvantaged, while at the same time training a disproportionate share of the country’s Black doctors. He did a good work and will be deeply missed. Read more about Dr. James E Cheek below the fold.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 14th at the Providence Baptist Church in Greensboro, N.C.

“Find it in Your Heart”, Just Feel Good Ya’ll!

 

I’m back from a long hiatus from blogging and man am I having a fantastic time as we move into the new year! I just recently reconnected with a special someone I had lost contact with for a long time, and it was just great to hear from her. Yeah, I’m just going to tell you she was very special, but that was a long time ago (although she will always have a place in my heart).

That inspired me to post this beautiful song by my all time favorite group, Heatwave. It’s called Find it in Your Heart, and it has a story. Its taken from their fifth and final album entitled Current recorded in 1981, two years after the tragic car accident in 1979 of its lead singer, Johnnie Wilder, Jr which left him paralyzed from the neck down. Due to his injuries, it was necessary to bring in other artist to record this album in fulfillment of Heatwave’s five album record deal.

One of those groups called upon to complete the project was the British singing sensation Imagination who sang background on the track, featuring lead singer Leee John, whose incredible falsetto sounds remarkably like Johnnie’s. The lead was sung by J.D. Nicholas who replaced Johnnie Wilder in concert. I was curious about how exactly this track was recorded, so I contacted Leee through email and he was gracious enough to explain to me how the entire project came about. The email is below. Read into the song whatever you like, but I think it’s about not overlooking someone who may be just right for you, if you’ll only find it in your heart. It’s a great feel good song, and I hope you enjoy it.

Photos of President Obama at CBC Dinner

I had the wonderful occasion this past weekend to attend once again the Congressional Black Caucus Black Tie Dinner. President Obama delivered the keynote address and I was able to take get some excellent pictures. Enjoy

President Obama Calls Kanye West a “Jackass”.

ABC News has apologized to President Barack Obama for posting on twitter his off-the-recond comment in which referred to rapper Kanye West as a “jackass” after he hijacked  country star Taylor Swift’s acceptence speech at the Video Music Awards show.  The President knows full well that every word he utters makes news, and must have realized that his comments would be seized upon. He only said what almost the entire country believes already, that Kanye was extremely out-of-pocket and has probably expedited the end of his career. The boy was, as we used to say, drunk as a skunk, and clearly needs some kind of help. His behavior has become increasingly bizarre over the years since the passing of his mother, and its clear that at this point he’s completely out of control.  TMZ got a copy of the President’s remakes.

Did Black Women Destroy Chivalry?

I was recently castigated (thank God not castrated) for trying to honestly examine the reasons why some successful Black men are not marrying successful Black women. In this post I should like to continue that discussion, realizing full well that the subject is quite raw with an extraordinary amount of pain in our community. Let me state up front that it is not my intention to exacerbate that pain or to launch any kind of attack against Black women. My purpose is only to open up a frank dialogue between both genders in a sincere attempt to bring about healing and understanding.

In short, Black men who have something to lose –  meaning they have successful careers and are responsible people, free of the criminal justice system, produce children within wedlock, and free of  substance abuse - are deathly afraid of marriage if not the Black woman herself! This fear is not based on any s0-called “stereotype”, but on the real and profound pain that many successful Black men have endured at the hands of Black women, especially the professional, “independent-minded” types. 

Dr.Conrad Murray Killed Michael Jackson…”Allegedly

 

Well the autopsy results are in and we now know that Michael Jackson died of  a lethal drug cocktail potent enough to kill an elephant! Jackson’s slimy “doctor” Conrad Murray, “administered” high doses of valium, lorazepam, and midazolam, all before delivering the coup de grace, the anesthesia called propofol.  

Last week the creepy doctor death released a youtube message thanking his supporters while invoking the name of God in his plea of innocence. Watch the above clip and decide for yourself wheather his plea is credible (hilarious spoof).

Black Man Seen Carrying an Assault Rifle at Obama Heathcare Rally.

Has this Negro lost his damn mind! What is a Black man doing at a health care reform rally, conducted by the first Black President of the United States, with a LOADED AK-15 semi-automatic assault rifle strapped over his shoulder? I’m for the Second Amendment myself but this is insane! For a black man to be sending this kind of message, in a country full of racists determined to kill the President, is nothing short of contemptible! This fool is probably one of those lunatic “Birthers” who say that Obama isn’t really a citizen. This guy is a moron!

Too Many Highly Educated Black Women Can’t Get Married.

 

 

I found an interesting and sobering article which tends to verify what many of us have already known; a frightfully high percentage of well educated and accomplished Black women will never marry or have children. There are to be sure many reasons for this sad fact, a number of which are spelled out in the piece. But from what I have discovered living in a city like Washington, DC, high achieving, well educated, professional Black women tend to be too independently minded, controlling, materialistic, and just plain bossy. They also have oppressive notions of perfection when meeting eligible men and tend to be too judgemental; a serious turn off to be sure. Oftentimes, you will find these women engaging in unnecessary power struggles with their men; a kind of madness that most successful brothers just don’t want to deal with.

I perfectly realize that my views only constitute a subjective opinion, but I think there’s something to it, I really do. However, being reported on the extremely liberal MSNBC website, the article of course leaves out one of the biggest complaints of successful Black women; the high number of gay Black men.

Anyway, I’d like to get some feedback on this. Am I off base?