tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.comments2008-10-03T21:54:53.532-04:00REDEFINING OUR DREAMS~J.O.writer "Jennifer Ogunsola"http://www.blogger.com/profile/06150232892592600051noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-53793958854030563042008-10-03T21:54:00.000-04:002008-10-03T21:54:00.000-04:00This bill is some BS!!!!!!! I am thoroughly disgus...This bill is some BS!!!!!!! I am thoroughly disgusted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-22569113440118435712008-09-21T10:57:00.000-04:002008-09-21T10:57:00.000-04:00I'm so over him. The video was uneccessary and so ...I'm so over him. The video was uneccessary and so not sincere. AND that is NOT coach that he's sitting in, not with those leather seats.PinkLattehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16159008453716869805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-72926348131493791962008-09-03T09:25:00.000-04:002008-09-03T09:25:00.000-04:00I definitely commend this sista for telling her st...I definitely commend this sista for telling her story. Unfortunately I believe in the near future this is going to be a lot of our young people stories …and that’s the scary and sad part. I’m praying for us.Civhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433533600450177869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-26958821309635244352008-08-30T19:52:00.000-04:002008-08-30T19:52:00.000-04:00What a great day in American history...not just bl...What a great day in American history...not just black history but all of America. I am proud to have witnessed it and can't wait to tell my children and grandchildren of this historical day...Go Obama!!!!!!<BR/>Oh and I ordered my "Barack the vote" shirt yesterday. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-31058508153406721952008-08-30T19:50:00.000-04:002008-08-30T19:50:00.000-04:00I LOVE MICHELLE OBAMA!!!!! She is clearly my new r...I LOVE MICHELLE OBAMA!!!!! She is clearly my new role model. Its great for young black girls to see that it is possible to achieve great things despite all odds being against them. I am beyond proud to be experiencing this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-67755264386045197972008-08-28T16:23:00.000-04:002008-08-28T16:23:00.000-04:00I LOVE MICHELLE OBAMA!!!I LOVE MICHELLE OBAMA!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-36464253397846688052008-08-28T10:45:00.000-04:002008-08-28T10:45:00.000-04:00Jen, I cried the whole time she spoke. When I was ...Jen, <BR/>I cried the whole time she spoke. When I was younger and mom and dad asked me what i wanted to be when i grew up, I never thought to say president of the US because i knew that it was impossible. Now, seeing her speak, a black woman like me, I couldn't help but to hold back tears because i knew the barrier was finally broken. I love my country, but like Michelle, for the first time in my life I have realized that you can do anything and be anything if you put your mind to it and keep God first.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-73088548875880818182008-08-28T10:38:00.000-04:002008-08-28T10:38:00.000-04:00This was a complete shocker to me. What is more sh...This was a complete shocker to me. What is more shocking is that the national media and the president have neglected to pay tribute to this wonderful woman. I have followed her for years and she was definitely a person that had the interests of the people at heart. Kudos to Hilary Clinton for paying tribute to her during her speech at the DNC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-7669255938241651942008-08-28T10:33:00.000-04:002008-08-28T10:33:00.000-04:00i feel like BET is airing this show only because t...i feel like BET is airing this show only because they feel obligated to do so. BET is a joke to me. They portray African Americans in a negative manner. They show these absurd videos and they really aren't providing an outlet for blacks to be blacks. BET is supposed to be BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION. However, they must equate entertainment with naked backsides, dropping it like its hot, college students that come to school to party (College Hill) etc. I prefer TV One.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-92056264844081362602008-08-23T15:56:00.000-04:002008-08-23T15:56:00.000-04:00AWWW I love the video..OBAMA! OBAMA!AWWW I love the video..OBAMA! OBAMA!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-60333744055411809192008-08-23T14:20:00.000-04:002008-08-23T14:20:00.000-04:00i saw this coming!i saw this coming!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-8647896824363896072008-08-15T15:47:00.000-04:002008-08-15T15:47:00.000-04:00I completely agree Jennifer. This issues continues...I completely agree Jennifer. This issues continues to irritate me. Why don't we have a daily news program highlighting the issues in our community? So often we are cast as violent criminals, victims of poverty etc on the local braodcast network news. Black people need an alternative! In addition, think about the large number of people (including myself) who don't have access to cable television. Why don't African Americans have their own broadcast network television stations so we can see depictions of ourselves other than what the local news choses to portray. To add fuel to the fire we all have access to niche stations like Telemundo, Univision, etc. Why can't we have a broadcast network? I've gotten off on my soap box again... Sorry :o(Brandi Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08356429311528735021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-13718039208033720582008-08-13T01:32:00.000-04:002008-08-13T01:32:00.000-04:00THAT DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE TO HAVE TO WHITEN ...THAT DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE TO HAVE TO WHITEN A PERSON IN ORDER FOR THE MAGAZINE TO USE THE AD. AS AN ARICAN AMERICAN WOMEN I FEEL AS THOUGH THEY SHOULDNT HAVE TO DO THAT JUST BECAUSE THE MAGAZINE COULD HAVE A PREDOMINATELY WHITE VIEWERS. BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL & BEYONCE SHOULD TAKE FULL ACTION & SUE THIS COMPANY FOR INFRINDGEMENT & RACIAL UNJUSTICE TOWARDS HER & THE BLACK RACE. IT DEEPLY SADDENS ME THAT RACISM STILL GOES ON TODAY & IF PEOPLE DON'T DO ANYTHING TO TRY & CHANGE THE PRESENT, THEN THERE IS SIMPLY NO HOPE FOR A PROMISING FUTURE!!!!! BARACK OBAMA 08'.....PEACE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-46262429688667278582008-08-12T17:56:00.000-04:002008-08-12T17:56:00.000-04:00my condolences to his family and friends. He truel...my condolences to his family and friends. He truely was a hilarious manAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-48879158224379130292008-08-11T23:04:00.000-04:002008-08-11T23:04:00.000-04:00I totally agree with you. As a people we seem to h...I totally agree with you. As a people we seem to have a problem with keeping our dollars in our community. Think of all the corner stores and beauty supply stores owned by foreigners that we frequent more than any other race. If we recieved reparations thats where alot of our dollars would go. Not to mention designer clothes and sneakers. we need to educate ourselves about maintaing our finances and creating a foundation in our communities to sustain our finances and up lift each other. Until we do this reparations would not help. furthermore no amount of money could make up for the legacy slavery has left behind, we are still suffering from the brutality of that period in history.So many African Americans still have that slave mentality and reparations aren't going to remedy that. I agree with you and Sen. Obama use the money to develop our cities and schools and to iniate programs for our youth etc. and then we would benefit from reparations and began to heal the wound that slavery has left open among many African American people.TeeTee1027https://www.blogger.com/profile/14845553096204152277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-72554777020484000812008-08-03T21:34:00.000-04:002008-08-03T21:34:00.000-04:00First off LMBO at the go to Coscos and buy a box o...First off LMBO at the go to Coscos and buy a box of condoms, but seriously you are so right. The though of contracting this disease scares me beyind belief. With all the knowledge of HIV/AIDS, I'm shocked that the numbers of new cases are still as high. When will people get the picture? As always J.O., great blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-75767318918609747812008-07-30T09:18:00.000-04:002008-07-30T09:18:00.000-04:00You are right veterens shouldn't have to worry abo...You are right veterens shouldn't have to worry about anything when returning home but that is not the case, they are still struggling to find employment and to get readjusted to society. There is no reason in the world that this should be happening @ all!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-87215536944608220902008-07-27T20:36:00.000-04:002008-07-27T20:36:00.000-04:00J.O., I am very proud of you. Your blog is great ...J.O., I am very proud of you. Your blog is great and your bio is outstanding. I know it will continue to be expanded with more outstanding accomplishments. Keep doing what you do.<BR/><BR/>DeeDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654572284050569581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-55066012061336158122008-07-27T20:06:00.000-04:002008-07-27T20:06:00.000-04:00J. O., I am truly impressed with your avenue of ex...J. O., I am truly impressed with your avenue of expression. I know that you have an outstanding future in expressing yourself through the "written word". Stay positive and remain true to yourself.<BR/><BR/>Ms. BobbieMs. Bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033301663527519480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-55543879590377833822008-07-25T20:23:00.000-04:002008-07-25T20:23:00.000-04:00I absolutely LOVE this post. I'm deeply saddened b...I absolutely LOVE this post. I'm deeply saddened by Mike, Swift and a friend of mines in Miami, Tee's death; all within the 10 days. I've never thought of the dash before when seeing someone's tombston/obituary. I now am going to step outside the box and re-evaluate my dash.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-51640224688468350922008-07-25T20:06:00.000-04:002008-07-25T20:06:00.000-04:00yes can't wait. This will be the best DNC everyes can't wait. This will be the best DNC everAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-66088698950358495502008-07-25T16:06:00.000-04:002008-07-25T16:06:00.000-04:00love the post Jen....What's the saying, "If i can ...love the post Jen....What's the saying, "If i can help someone as i pass along, then my living shall not be in vain." <BR/>In regards to the dash, the most important part of the dash is what you do for christ while you are here on this planet...you can have 3 degrees, feed the homeless, tutor underprivileged youth, but if you aren't doing it in God's name....it doesn't matter. life is too short to not have dreams or not to help others accomplish their dreams....but its also too short to not acknowledge the Man who turns our dreams into reality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-50814462243952156942008-07-25T08:03:00.000-04:002008-07-25T08:03:00.000-04:00J.O., you are truly an inspiration and as I sit in...J.O., you are truly an inspiration and as I sit in my hotel room this morning reading your blog, remebering your former days, continue to DREAM, and VISISION and remember in all of this BE FORWARD FOCUSED BOT PASS POSSESSED!<BR/><BR/>Zora Neal Hurston might say, The present was an egg laid by the past that had the future inside its shell. You have given birth to the present and I am proud to be here and be a part of your life, I look forward to the continued greatness. Much love. Rev. DebbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-10331289417015593722008-07-24T16:59:00.000-04:002008-07-24T16:59:00.000-04:00My heart is saddened by the passing of such young,...My heart is saddened by the passing of such young, successful talents like KSwift and Michael. Kyana is absolutely right and this blog entry highlights that we are the creators of our own destiny, as evidenced by the life story of these professionals who died too soon. My hope is that someone will be inspired enough to reactivate his/her own dream and pursue it relentlessly until it is a reality and an inspiration to the next dreamer. My prayers go out to all who knew them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299439791647991020.post-72168588986395260812008-07-24T16:41:00.000-04:002008-07-24T16:41:00.000-04:00i liked your blog.......it made me think twice of ...i liked your blog.......it made me think twice of how im in control of my life {& my destiny and fate}. Also, of how I live and need to make changes!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com