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Disco Diva Donna Summer Dies at 63 After Battling Lung Cancer

May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Disco Diva Donna Summer Dies at 63 After Battling Cancer (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Disco diva Donna Summer dies at 63 after battling lung cancer. TMZ is reporting that Donna Summer, the Queen of Disco, was in Florida, at the time of her death.  Summer, a five-time Grammy Award winner, changed the music world in the 1970s and 80s with hits like “Bad Girl,” “On the Radio,” “Last Dance,” “She Works Hard for the Money” and many others.

TMZ:  Donna died from lung cancer.  Several sources are telling us Donna believed she contracted it by inhaling toxic particles after the 9/11 attack in New York City.

Donna Summer, whose real name is LaDonna Gaines, is survived by her three children and her husband, singer Bruce Sudano.

Wow, we have lost some great singers in the last year — Vesta Williams, Teena Maria, Whitney Houston, Chuck Brown and now Donna Summer. RIP Donna Summer!

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Jamaican Dancehall Star Beenie Man Has An Epiphany, Begs Gay Community Forgiveness for Homophobia

May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Jamaican Dancehall Star Beenie Man Gets An Epiphany, Begs Gay Community Forgiveness for Homophobia (Jamaica Observer)

Jamaicans have historically been conservative in many of their views, particularly where the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community is concerned. As I have always maintained, I believe marriage should be between one man and one woman, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to stop two people of the same sex who loved each other from spending the rest of their lives together. What I find interesting is how the tables have turned and people are clamoring to get in the “good graces” of the LGBT community.

Enter Beenie Man, Jamaican dance hall star — he is begging for the forgiveness of the gay community. Um, that is all about money and his career. Nothing more, nothing less. Beenie Man, whose real name is Moses Davis,  apologized for his gay-bashing lyrics in a YouTube video, capping 10-year acrimonious battle with gay rights groups. Sorry, Beenie Man didn’t have an epiphany and realized the error of his ways. It’s all about his upcoming performance in Spain at the Rototom Sunsplash.

“Please I am begging you do not have me up for some songs I wrote a long time ago. I love each and every one and am just begging each and everyone to do the same,” he said.

Beenie Man also expressed his respect for every human being “regardless of which race or creed, regardless of religious belief, regardless of which sexual preference you have including gay and lesbian.” Source

Beenie Man looks ridiculous and like a wuss coming out at this juncture and begging for forgiveness. We all know he didn’t write his “speech.” Hah. Don’t be fooled. His mea culpa is motivated by MONEY. You see, homosexuality isn’t frowned upon in Europe and he would have certainly been boycotted and heckled over his homophobia. He now joins Buju Banton, who is in prison for drug charges, and Capleton in signing the Reggae Compassionate Act. which was drafted by the organizers of Rototom to appease the gay community. The above cartoon, which  appeared in Thursday’s Jamaica Observer, is priceless and hysterically funny. LMAO!

Watch YouTube video of Beenie Man begging and pleading with the gay community:

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Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown Dies at Age 75 After Battling Pneumonia

May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Godfather of Go-Go music  Chuck Brown dies after battling with pneumonia. He was 75 years old.  My first experience with the Chuck Brown style came during my undergraduate years at Ohio University. My roommate, Sybil Felton, during my sophomore year was from Washington D.C. and boy did she rock to Chuck Brown and the Go-Go sound. I fell in love with the beat from that point onward. Rest in peace Chuck Brown — your music will live on!

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Census Bureau: White Births No Longer Majority in U.S., Fall to 49.6 Percent of All Births

May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment

White births are no longer a majority in the U.S., according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Non-Hispanic whites accounted for 49.6 percent of all births in the 12-month period that ended last July, according to Census Bureau data made public on Thursday, while minorities — including Hispanics, blacks, Asians and those of mixed race — reached 50.4 percent, representing a majority for the first time in the country’s history.

Such a turn has been long expected, but no one was certain when the moment would arrive — signaling a milestone for a nation whose government was founded by white Europeans and has wrestled mightily with issues of race, from the days of slavery, through a civil war, bitter civil rights battles and, most recently, highly charged debates over efforts to restrict immigration. Source

Here is right wing evangelical Bryan Fischer’s tweet about the changing demographics:

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SHAME: Detroit Pastor Marvin Winans Carjacked, Robbed While Pumping Gas, Pants Ripped to Shreds

May 16, 2012 By 2 Comments

SHAME:  Detroit pastor Marvin Winans was robbed and carjacked while pumping gas this afternoon. Winans, who leads the Perfecting Church, told Local 4, “he went inside the gas station to pay when he noticed a group of young men hanging inside the store not buying anything. He said he thought it was strange, but he went about his business.” He was then jumped by four men when he came out of the convenience store.

Winans suffered several cuts and bruises to his face, hands and arms. His pants were also torn to shreds.

“I was on the ground and then they went to kicking me and trying to get the money out of my pocket,” said Winans. “When I stood up I called on Jesus, I said ‘Jesus’, and they started running. I got up and my car was gone.” The attackers were able to steal his 2012 QX56 purple Infinity sedan and his wallet. Source

It’s a damn shame that these thugs would rob even a pastor. Reaction on Twitter:

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AUTOPSY REPORT: Trayvon Martin Killed by Single Gunshot to the Chest at “Intermediate Range”

May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment

AUTOPSY REPORT:  Trayvon Martin was shot at “intermediate range,” calling into question, in my opinion, George Zimmerman’s claim of self-defense. If it had truly been a case of self-defense, the teen should have been shot at “close range.” It should be noted that the autopsy report doesn’t define what “intermediate range” is.

The official report, prepared by the medical examiner in Volusia County, Fla., also found that the 17-year-old Martin had one other fresh injury – a small abrasion, no more than a quarter-inch  in size –  on his left ring finger below the knuckle.

Separately, a medical report on Martin’s alleged killer, 28-year-old George Zimmerman, prepared by his personal physician the day after Martin’s shooting in Sanford, Fla., on Feb. 26, found that the Neighborhood Watch volunteer suffered a likely broken nose, swelling, two black eyes and cuts to the scalp. That report, first reported Tuesday by ABC News, also was reviewed by NBC News. Source: MSNBC

What is an intermediate range gunshot? It can range from just beyond the 12-inch range out to 24 to 36 inches, which depends greatly upon the caliber, barrel length and powder type used in the ammunition.

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Mary Richardson Kennedy, Estranged Wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Found Dead in Apparent Suicide in Barn

May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Mary Richardson Kennedy, Estranged Wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Found Dead in Apparent Suicide in Barn (Getty Images)

Mary Richardson Kennedy, 52, the estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., hanged herself in a barn behind her Westchester home Wednesday. Kennedy, the mother of four children, was the second wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. Mary Richardson Kennedy was an architect and a designer. She fought alcohol and drugs.  She had two high-profile arrests around the time her husband filed for divorce in 2010. An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.

 

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Jamaican-Born British Couple Eunice and Owen Johns Barred from Fostering 16th Child Over Anti-Gay Stance

May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Anti-gay couple in England, Eunice and Owen Johns, have been barred from taking in a 16th foster child because Eunice Johns refused to say she would tell the child if he or she was a homosexual that it is “okay.” This all happened when they attempted to become foster parents to a 16th child in 2006 when the Derby City Council erected a roadblock called forcing the gay agenda down their throats, thanks to a social worker. Here’s an excerpt from the Jamaica Observer:

“They started asking about my Christianity and I told them I was a Christian, I go to church on a Sunday. I told them I was a Bible-believing Christian,” Eunice said.

She was asked: “What if a child of five came to you one day from school and told you that they were homosexual?” To this she responded: “I would care for that child, I would give them love and attention and all that’s required.”

Her response, however, did not find favour with the social worker and when Eunice ventured to ask what her response should have been, she was told: “You would have to tell this child that it is alright to be homosexual.”

Failing to convince Eunice to change her mind on the matter, the social worker said she would have to raise the issue with her manager. Two weeks later the manager came to see her.

“She said to us: ‘Well, Mr and Mrs Johns, we were told that you said you could not tell a child it is alright to be homosexual, and in this day and age you would have to because so many children are not sure where they are and a lot of them are confused. So many people are confused these days, because they weren’t told that their sexuality and what they are feeling is right’.”

She said she and her husband were then taken before a panel of 12 persons at the Council where they were asked to explain their views on homosexuality. Two weeks after that, they got a letter thanking them for withdrawing their application to foster children. The couple were shocked, because they had made no such request. However, they decided not to contest the Council on the matter.

The struggle for equality of all people won’t end if people are being forced to accept the gay agenda or face repercussions if they don’t. I believe marriage is between one man and one woman, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to make it hard for a gay person to be with whomever he or she loves.  It is equally wrong from the social worker and the City Council to have barred the child from the Johns because of their views on homosexuality. Since when does one’s personal beliefs trump another person’s? Aren’t we all afforded free speech? This sets a dangerous precedent and will only foment critics of gay marriage to fight even harder not to find common ground.

The Jamaica Observer reports,  Eunice and Owen  Johns are preparing to take the matter before the European Court of Justice with the support of a coalition of Christian groups who are firmly opposed to the gay and lesbian lifestyle.

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Miguel Fuentes, Three Other Guardian Angels, Stabbed Trying to Stop Red Line Robbery on Chicago’s Near North Side

May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Miguel Fuentes, Three Other Guardian Angels, Stabbed Trying to Stop Red Line Robbery on Chicago's Near North Side (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

SHAME:  Four Guardian Angels were stabbed in Chicago trying to stop a robbery Tuesday night after seeing a man pistol-whip a rider on a Red Line train on the Near North Side, the Chicago Tribune reports. Thankfully, the four members of the volunteer patrol, , including local chapter leader Miguel Fuentes, suffered minor cuts during the confrontation, but it speaks to a bigger problem of crime in the city.

The Guardian Angels were on the platform, waiting to get on a train, when they spotted a man hitting a passenger and taking his iPhone 4S, police said. They intervened and a second man pulled a knife and cut three of the Guardian Angels on their arms and the fourth on the head, authorities said. The robbers ran off and grabbed a cab, police said.

Miguel Fuentes, the head of the local Guardian Angels chapter, said he had spotted one of the robbers standing suspiciously close behind the passenger on the northbound train.

“As the train’s pulling up, I noticed (the robber) hovering around (the victim) from behind. So the passenger had no clue,” Fuentes said hours after the attack left him with 17 stitches in his right arm.

As the train pulled to the stop, Fuentes said he saw the robber pull a handgun and hit the passenger from behind. “People get up, they start running. . .They’re screaming. The train still hadn’t made a complete stop,” Fuentes said.

Fuentes said he grabbed the robber’s arm as he was fleeing the train and tucking the pistol into his waistband. The robber managed pulled away and ran toward the turnstile, where the three other Guardian Angels were waiting. Source

Jesus take the wheel. These stories are neither popular or being covered by the mainstream media with any sense of urgency, but we will continue to shed light on the crime wave that is consuming this country in certain pockets.  The Guardian Angels volunteer security organization was founded by Curtis Sliwa.

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Four Members of Guardian Angels, Founded by Curtis Sliwa, Stabbed in on Chicago's Near North Side (Wikipedia)

Background on the Guardian Angels:

In May 1977, Sliwa created the “Magnificent 13,” a group dedicated to combating violence and crime on the New York City subways. At the time, the city was experiencing a crime wave. The Magnificent 13 grew and was renamed the Guardian Angels. The group’s actions drew strong reactions, both positive and negative,[1]from the police, public officials, residents and the media. Throughout the early 1980s the group’s distinctive uniform, a military type red beret and white insignia t-shirt, became recognizable as the group grew and courted media attention.

In the early 1980s, he became active in Buffalo, New York and was often critical of local police policies and practices.[2] Sliwa continues to act as the President of the organization and oversees its worldwide operations. His wife, Mary, is Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. He frequently visits chapters throughout the world and graduates new chapters. As of 2011, Sliwa states that the Guardian Angels operate in nine countries and 82 cities around the world, with approximately 5,000 members. Sliwa went on to become a populist conservative radio talk show host. Source

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Jay-Z, A Laughable Advocate of Same Sex Marriage, Has a History of Using Racist Slurs Against Gays in Rap Songs

May 15, 2012 By 4 Comments
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Jay-Z, A Laughable Advocate of Same Sex Marriage, Has a History of Using Racist Slurs Against Gays in Rap Songs (Real Talk NY)

I am amazed at the hubris of “celebrities” like rapper Jay-Z and championing the cause of gay marriage. Jay-Z has used racial slurs to denigrate not only blacks, but women and gays, so it’s immensely disingenuous that he is quick to back President Obama in his endorsement of same-sex marriage. Um, I guess Jay-Z has “evolved” since his daughter, Blue Ivy was born.

From “Jigga What” rap song:

Faggots wanna talk to Po-Po’s, smoke em like cocoa
Fuck rap, coke by the boatload
Fuck dat, on the run-by, gun high, one eye closed
Left holes through some guy clothes
Stop your bullshittin, glock with the full clip
Motherfuckers better duck when the fool spit
One shot could make a nigga do a full flip
See the nigga layin shocked when the bullet hit
Oh hey ma, how you, know niggaz wanna buy you

From “Heart of the City” rap song:

What’s up you all niggas all fed up ’cause I got a little cheddar
and my records moving out the store?
Young fucks spitting at me, young rappers getting at me
My nigga Big predicted the shit exactly
“More money, more problems” – gotta move carefully
’cause faggots hate when you getting money like athletes
Yung’uns ice-grilling me, oh – you’re not feeling me?

Um, I wonder if President Obama has taken the time to listen to some of Jay-Z’s rap songs? These lyrics are enough to make anyone blush. It’s laughable for me to believe Jay-Z really gives a hoot about gay marriage. Here’s his statement to CNN:

“I’ve always thought it as something that was still, um, holding the country back,” Jay-Z said of not allowing same-sex coupled to wed. “What people do in their own homes is their business and you can choose to love whoever you love. That’s their business. [It] is no different than discriminating against blacks. It’s discrimination plain and simple.”

Why they bothered to ask him is beyond me, as though he is somehow the moral compass for the black community. I guess the interviewer didn’t bother doing her homework in as far as his misogynistic lyrics are concerned. If Jay-Z wants to be a credible source on endorsing gay marriage, then he needs to apologize for insulting the LGBT community with gay slurs in his songs. Well, to his credit, he showed some class when talking about Mitt Romney and didn’t diss him. Maybe there is hope for Jay-Z after all.

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