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Obama's Compliment: Sexist or Misconstrued
You might remember a few days ago the uprising of negativity swirling around president Obama and his reference to California’s attorney general, Kamala Harris. The president was at a private fundraiser with the Democratic National Committee when he mentioned Harris. The president offered his thoughts of her, complimented and praised Harris with the upmost respect and ended his sentiments by saying she also “happened to be the best looking attorney general there is”. Naturally the only part of his statement that was duly noted was that in which was made about her physical beauty. Less than 24 hours after the statement, a buzz quickly made its way around the nation and outraged many people. On the other end of the spectrum, many considered his compliments to be well within the lines, harmless, and did Ms. Harris justice (No pun intended). However on the opposition, were angry “women of equality groups”, and a few anti-Obama brigades. Their gripes spoke of how sexist Obama’s statements were and that he implied Harris isn’t as qualified in her abilities to do her job efficiently due to her physical beauty. Also the comments could potentially make her less likely to receive votes in a future battle for the U.S attorney general race. To put the spectacle to bed, Obama personally called Kamala Harris and offered his sincere apologies. Harris later stated that she graciously accepted and forgave the president.
After this whole debacle we should begin to wonder after a statement full of respectable praise that ended in a compliment about Harris’s looks, when is the proper time to compliment a woman of power or should we at all? Or does a remark in reference to a woman’s beauty in any work realm automatically undermine how well she can perform her duties? What would have been the reaction had Obama been asked directly about Harris’s looks and then dismissed the question or refused to answer? Would he then be bashed too and would that response or lack thereof yield a negative depiction of Harris as well? Is it a lose-lose or was Obama out of line?
Written by Functuay of Iamtheinfluenc.com
Halle Berry is Pregnant
Yes it is TRUUUU !!! Halle Berry is pregnant with her second child, her rep has confirmed with People. "I can confirm that Halle and Olivier are expecting a child," the rep tells the magazine.
Halle Berry which is 46 is engaged to Olivier Martinez, 47. Berry also has a daughter Nahla, which is 5 years old from a previous relationship with model Gabriel Aubry.
Congrats to the couple on their blessing.
DJ CLUE ARRESTED: Driving with suspended license and Drug Possession
DJ Clue was recently arrested in New York City this morning.
He was initially pulled over for a routine traffic violation, when cops realized he was driving with a suspended license. This in turn prompted a search by the cops which turned up 3 illegal pills.
According to NBC 4 in New York Clue was then taken into custody and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and aggravated unlicensed operator.
Talib Kweli calls out Rick Ross over "U.O.E.N.O." Lyrics
So yea once again a rapper wasn't being "responsible" with their lyrics .... Whatever that means?
Recently Rick Ross was in bit of a controversy over his lyrics in a song "U.O.E.N.O.". Some critics basically saying that he was supporting "date rape" , maybe even glorifying it. Which in fact are the dumbest allegations that's been put out there. The question is WHY would anyone especially a high profile entertainer such as the ROSS pit himself in that type of situation ? The answer is they wouldn't !
Talib Kweli seems to think otherwise though. Recently while having a discussion with Marc Lamont Hill of the HuffPost Live, he in fact called out the MMG Boss stating "I don't care if Rick Ross is 40 years old, he's a misguided 40-year-old person," WOW! Really tho Talib.
Here are the lyrics: "Put Molly in her champagne/She ain't even know it/I took her home and I enjoyed that/She ain't even know it."
Yes I do in act agree that the lyrics clearly spell out rape, but we all know that's just what it is lyrics and doesn't mean they condone nor participate in those type of situations. Honestly how many rappers say they have murdered or will murder ......ill wait... exactly numerous of them and they probably have never even killed a ant. Although Rozay says he was miss understood, Kweli still says "Everything everyone's saying about that line is correct. Rick Ross condoned rape in that song, and he shouldn't, and he should apologize. His apology that he offered was unacceptable. A part of his apology that he offered dodged the issue and leads us to believe that either he's naive, or he's just stupid."
Although he's not against it, Kweli doesn't believe that scolding Ross will bring about change in the area of lyrical responsibility. The Brooklyn MC provided an alternate tactic in handling the issue. "We have to embrace them with love."
Yea I hear ya Kweli, Ross should have been much more responsible with his lyrics, and so do all rappers. Lets give him the benefit of doubt and accept his apology in hopes that he doesn't make the same mistake again.
MONDAY MORNING COFFEE
North Korea threats continue
The heat turns up on gay marriage, rights
New developments in baby shooting in GA
On
March 21st the unthinkable crime was committed in Brunswick,
Georgia. 17 year old De'Marquise Elkins and 15 year old Dominique Lang shot and
killed a 13th month year old baby. Both teens were captured and are
awaiting trial but since then there have been a few new developments in the
case. The sister of one of the individuals has since been charged with evidence
tampering. To add to an already bizarre story, a 59 year old city commissioner
has been charged in connection with the crime as well. James Henry Brooks did
not in any way assist in the murder of the child however a verbal exchanged he
had with Elkins after the murder has subsequently landed him before a judge
alongside the alleged murderers. Brooks and his lawyer are contesting the
charges stating that Brooks conversation with the teen was simply to remind him
of his right to remain silent. After finding about his so called reminder
police believe he influenced the teen and he is now being charged with
influencing a witness and obstruction of justice. With a conviction the
commissioner could face a maximum of 20 years in prison for his words. Brooks
posted the 5k bond and is not to contact any persons involved in the case. As
for the teenagers, we can hope that justice will be served and they face
maximum penalty for their gruesome crime against a defenseless baby and his
mother.
