A King's farewell!!!!!!!!!

Real Father's, Real Men!!!!!!!!!!

We all know that Father's day doesn't get as much play as mother's day. We have to settle for the same gifts every year(ties, shirts etc.). But much of that is warranted, and is a reflection of the impact that we have on our children's lives as a whole. For the most part, we have been absent. Not only physically, but financially, and emotionally. It is commonplace to hear someone speak of growing up in a single parent environment, or hating their father for his neglect as a child.

The excuses are for the birds, and any man with a child is officially called out to do his part to raise that child responsibly. I am making a personal promise to hold any friend that I have with children, accountable to them. The fellas can wait. It you want to reclaim your position in the household, you must earn respect back from your family.

Your baby mam is tripping? So what? Once she sees a man acting responsibly and consistently doing what he is suppose to do, she will only make herself look stupid to hinder you from that. You have to demand the opportunity to be a father to your child. I can't imagine being kept from my son without a fight. No matter how much she dislikes me, she knows I will do anything for him and respects that. I won't go on a rant, but we need to get it together.

From today on, earn your right to celebrate Father's Day!!!!!!!!!!!!

WTF!!!!!! Has justice really been served?

Surely Donte' Stallworth got a favor from the Gods on this one. After killing a man while drunk driving, he received a 30 jail sentence, probation, a lifetime suspended driver's license, and a financial agreement. In addition he will continue to play football. His lawyer is about to be a household name. As much as I am a lenient person, this punishment certainly does not fit the crime.

Compare this to Michael Vick, who killed some animals, served 2 years in a real prison, was stripped of all his money, and lost his job with no guarantee of a return. Where are our priorities as a country. Is the life of a working man that unimportant, or are dogs lives' that special? I can't call this one.

Hate me now!!!!!!!

All of the excuses of why Kobe isn't great must cease. You can still not like him as a person, but you cannot deny his ability as a basketball player, and his legacy as one of the all time greats. Please Kobe haters, give him his props!!

OH how I love Black Music!!!!!

What type music do you know, that can express the pain, frustration, love, passion, anger, & happiness like black music. No matter what genre: gospel, soul, blues, jazz, or hip-hop, the emotion expressed through black music is unique.

What would we do without it? How could we get through trials and overcome tribulation without the medium of music to artistically translate our circumstances. Being that this is Black Music Month, I thought it appropriate to show appreciation for all of the artists out there, big or small.

Take a minute and come up with a soundtrack of your life. 10-15 songs that relate to some of the most significant events in your life. Here is mine:

1. Giving Up-Donny Hathaway

2. Because I love you-Lenny Williams

3. Never Would have made it- Marvin Sapp

4. Maybe I Deserve it- Tank

5. Parents just don't understand-Fresh Prince

6. Soon you'll understand-Jay-Z

7. Far More- R. Kelly

8. Forever-R. Kelly

9. Heat of the Moment-After 7

10. Never Felt this way-Brian Mcknight

11. Jamie Foxx-Blame it on...

12. I can change-John Legend

13. The beautiful one-Prince

14. Change gonna come-Sam Cooke

15. My President is black-Young Geezy