Monday, January 25, 2010

Can You Believe Scott "Chachi" Baio? The Black Woman Still An Enigma To Many



I must say that the Baio's comment was a complete surprise and to many of his fans (he received death threats). So, you don't know what he said? Well, here it is verbatim from his tweet post (people should not tweet all thoughts).

"WOW He wakes up to this every morning," Baio tweeted, along with this photo:


Last week when I was reading the crazy rant by Scott Baio - better known as "Chachi," it really threw me for a loop. Not Chachi?

I wasn't certain if I should comment or let this go away?

Then I thought about it --- as a renaisssance Black woman, I was compelled to respond. Feel me?

I've been a fan of Scott Baio from -- Happy Days to Joanie Loves Chachi and now this ...

It's easy for people to spew hatred when its so en vogue given the climate -- politics, pop culture, FOX News and the economy.

I was offended on so many levels, however, will pass on the details at present.

My facial gesture would look the same when I am passionately talking about something, disciplining my children and reading someone the riot act. Let's be real. Baio's comment was thick with hate, race and malice. It's not okay to tweet vile comments -- tweeting is for informing others -- not putting your hatred on blast.

Yes, sistahs, we are still an enigma to many. We are bold, audacious, passionate -- and when we communicate, our facial expression is priceless.

First Lady Michelle Obama's -- photo simply conveys a woman fueled with life getting her point across. And, yes, I think every person should/want to wake up to someone with life and passion.

Don't you think?

Monday, January 11, 2010

Eunice Johnson - The Ultimate Lady of Fashion




Eunice Johnson, Icon, Entrepreneur, First Lady of Fashion, Mother and Co-Brainchild of Ebony Magazine gave so much.

Thank you, Mrs. Johnson, for all that you have done for Black folks. You encouraged us to hold our head high, walk upright and demand to be counted.

I am not certain many understand the power of Mrs. Johnson.

As a young woman in high school, my first experience at a fashion show, was attending the Ebony Fashion Show. It was yummy! I was floored to see so many beautiful Black folk on the catwalk, with sass, passion and pride.

It was at that moment, I wanted to be a fashion model for Ebony. I immediately fired off a letter to Mrs. Johnson, she promptly responded with class and ease saying, " I was too short at 5'2" to be a model; however, she encouraged me to visit the Johnson Building when in Chicago and to pursue my academics."

That was a life changing moment and I will always be indebted to Mrs. Eunice Johnson for taking the time to respond and make me feel counted as a teenager.

Did you ever have the pleasure of attending an Ebony Fashion Show? Would love to know your experience.

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