Archive for March, 2009

Solange makes it very easy for all to notice the differences  between her and sister B. Although both ladies are beautiful, talented and glamourous,  Solange has a little more pepper! When it comes to dressing Ms. Knowles rocks the weirdest yet adorable pieces anywhere anytime. This spring it is all about all being playful with your wardrobe. Remember it is a great way to rework those pieces that are collecting dust in your closet.

Here is some inspiration!

(Triangulo Satin Clutch by Christian Louboutin $360, black and white tutu skirt by Poizen Industries, $12.50, black rock star gladiator shoes by Steve Madden $179, gladiator sandals with studs by Balenciaga $855, printed tee by wet seal $20, bafata dess by Goddiva $48)

Everyone is talking about Kanye’s new lady friend Amber Rose! Who is she? What is her profession? Where is she from? I confess! I googled her just like may others and instead of looking for her life bio, I was busy searching for the those flyy Chanel shades she sports! This mystery girl is just as electric as her flashy boyfriend. She rocks a bald hair cut and seems to wear whatever comes to mind! Will Kanye be able to share the spotlight with his hot fashionista girlfriend for long? I guess we have to wait and see!

The young and fabulous Star Trak Entertainment artist Teyana Taylor is climbing the fashion wall. Moving away from the baggy jeans and fitted caps to stupid cute frocks and sexy stilettos. Are you loving the change?

watch?v=dMfy_2VLe1cCheck out her new video “google me”

My great grandmother Quincy Mae Gantt was a loving soul. Although she has passed on, she leaves behind a legacy of of family, a husband of 72 years, 14 children and over 200 grand and great grand children. Her loving heart, upbringings and talents lives through us all. She was a consummate house wife and for a period of time she worked as a seamstress for the Unites States Army. Interior decorating was another of her many talents. She innovated many hopeless rooms in her home as well as her neighbors into dreamy beautiful environments. 

She volunteered for many of her Harlem community projects and programs, fought for civil rights and equality and teaching all of her children to do the same. She would always tell us all to be what we desire, aim high, be educated, independent, loving and have faith.  We love you great grandma and may you(…)

How Museveni’s ‘clan’ runs the government

In his inaugural address as professor of history at Makerere University on June 18, 1986, the highly respected Ugandan historian, Samwiri Karugire, spelt out the problems of Africa. In a lecture titled “Wind of Change or Merely Change in the Wind? African Polities since Independence,” Karugire said the biggest ills of our continent are “numbing corruption and nepotism.”

“It is because of these gross malfeasances,” Karugire reasoned, “that our rulers become insecure in their sumptuous offices and therefore they must surround themselves with their own relatives with whom, of course, they loot the national treasury.”

Quoting journalist David Lamb, Karugire said: “The slain President William Tolbert of Liberia, when he was president of that country, made his brother Frank, president of the senate; another brother Stephen minister of finance; his sister Lucia was appointed mayor of the