Happy Tuesday everybody! I’m feeling surprisingly well this morning. I went into ‘Cleaning-Mode’ last night. I’m talking Ninja-style…rearranging furniture and everything! Much more to do…pray for me!

Let’s go…!!

Mixed Nuts…

With Election Day fast approaching, things are starting to take shape. Both Party’s have set the date and locations for their respected conventions; Republicans in Florida and Democrats in North Carolina. The fact that both will be held in Southern states shatters the long-standing trend that those states are ‘Red.’ With President Obama winning the Southern states in 2008 says a lot about the power of the minority vote. Which leads me to Ohio (and Pennsylvania) and their elimination (and/or modification) of early voting, which ironically effects minority voters. In what is an obvious attempt to suppress these votes, Republican leaders are doing whatever they can to block people from pulling the Democratic lever in the voting booth. It’s sad and pathetic and I pray the people of both states rally together, just as they did 4 years ago and make it happen…Again!

Anyone that has been hurt on the job knows there’s nothing more frustrating than having to fight for your right. A group of men in Columbia have gone to the extreme (in my opinion). The group of about six ex-employees of General Motors has sewn their mouths shut to convey a hunger strike against the company. Yes, they have stitched, with needle and thread, their mouths shut! Their protest against GM is they were wrongfully fired and demand to be compensated for injuries they’ve suffered on the job and want to be re-hired. Their strike started August 1^st and continues as the leader stated they are prepared to die. Ummm…yea, I’m gonna leave that one alone. You can read the article here. (Warning: there’s a picture!)

Today marks the return of a veteran to the Rap game. Busta Rhymes has released his 9^th album, “Year of the Dragon” today. As the ever constant trendsetter, he is releasing it on Google Play – for FREE! Now, I don’t consider myself a Hip-Hop Junkie, but I did (and still do when I hear one) fancy a track or two of Busta. Read his brief interview here and be sure to get his latest. There are explicit and edited versions to choose from!

Bookshelf

Next on the of Top 50 titles from/by African Americans is “Coffee Will Make You Black” by April Sinclair.
I read this book when it first came out in 1995. I remember thinking “Yes! Another Black female author that can tell a story!” Set in the late 1960’s, it’s a coming of age story with a Black twist. A young girl bumping along life as a teenager complete with all the “firsts” a young girl experiences, all while learning who she is…and that is Beautiful. Enjoy!

Something to Think About…

The old saying “You are what you eat” has been proven to be true. What about what you see? Have you ever thought about the things you take in and how it affects your outlook, your mood, or character? Just as we have to be mindful of what we put into our mouths, we also need to be mindful of what we put into our minds….

 ‘Til next time!

 Quote of the day

“Philosophy is nothing but common sense in a dress suit.”  ~Author Unknown