Helpin' People Is Cool ( Go G-Hog )

Soldierettes,

Look at this bull$hit right here.

What the hell is this? Have the good folks in Pennsylvania lost their damn minds. They should be boycotting this ignorance. Of course, they should also boycot BET, MTV, & VH1. But that's the given! We all know, these people who created this commercial got this mess from the THREE Stooges - BET, MTV, VH1.

I'm about small victories. So, let's begin. Can we all agree this commercial needs to be pulled immediately? GOOD!

In this commercial, you'll see a rapping groundhog talk about careers in healthcare. HOW CREATIVE! Groundhog called 'G-Hog', who raps. Who knew?! Can't have a rappin' G-Hog without his bling, dancin' HOs, car, and other assorted ignorance. I mean, they had to keep it real. Oh, and to top it off, the governor of Pennsylvania co-signed on this ignorance, complete with HIS voice over in the commercial and name mention at the end.

I blame B.E.T.
Buffoons EVERY day Television!
Thanks for setting the example!

Hi Sheilia Johnson ;'0

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TV SHOW: 'Dancing With The Stars'

Soldieriettes,

I gotta tell you about my latest TV obessession. It's 'Dancing With The Stars." This is the first season where I've watched from beginning to end. I'm obsessed with Melanie Brown and Maksim Chrmeskoviy. For those of you who don't know, it's a tv program where they pair professional ballroom dancers with d-list celebrities and have them compete against each other.

If you've been keeping up with the show Mel B. is just a joy to watch. She's has a spunky personality and is a fantastic dancer. Plus, she's got great chemistry with her gorgeous partner.


Vote for her tomorrow night!

Black women are to be seen and not heard. Scratch that, we really don't want to see you but since you're here, make it quick!

Soldierettes,

Let's talk about these protests rallies that have been going on lately. What gives? Why don't I see more black women at the podium. Is the spotlight too intoxicating too share? I guess we've got to be the victim in order to get significant visibility.

A couple of weeks ago there was a march in DC protesting hate crimes led by Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III, and Tom Joyner. It wasn't until the end of the protest march, when 80% of the crowd had gone home, that you saw your first black woman approach the podium. I'll always remember she began with, "Finally, a woman gets to speak." After her, there was another female speaker. They both spoke under 5 minutes. All throughout the march you had men who had very reduced roles speak significantly longer. *** tisk, tisk ****

As Alice Walker says, "Black Women are the mules of the world."

Black sons, the untold story.

Soldierettes,

If you want to look at the crisis of black males within the black community, you really need to look at the black mother dynamic. Black mothers are unknowingly crippling their sons--teaching their daughters to be independent, self-sufficient members of society while neglecting to provide the same life skills to their male children. Many Black mothers raise their daughters and spoil their sons.

I've noticed that a lot of black woman REFUSE to teach their sons responsibilities--cooking, cleaning and homework--like they do their daughters.

Remember that wonderful movie "Akeelah the Bee"? About a young, black girl living in the ghetto who decides to compete in the national spelling bee. Angela Bassett plays the mother of Akeelah. She allows Akeelah to raise herself and only reserves praise and concern for her sons. Are you familiar with this scenario?