How the hell did I miss that Twitter war between Retta, Yvetter and Octavia Spencer. My new retort from now on will be "Facts, like Trix, are for kids. Delusion and innuendo run this train."

It is so nice to converse with someone else who "gets it." It truly saddens me when I meet other African or Black Americans who have no idea about our history or the evolution of our identity. I get people telling me it is because they didn't have those classes in college (my husband used to run that game on me) or…

I truly appreciate you being engaged and responding to all of these posts. I read your other responses and better understand the intent of your opening paragraph. I hope and trust that you have reviewed my other responses and understand a bit more of my perspective as well.

Yep, we are definitely on the same page. I posted a bit higher up about the phenomenon of Creoles of Color and what it meant in the past (trying to deny Blackness) and what is means today in the current generation (embracing an incredibly unique culture that does not make you any more or less Black).

Agreed. "Country" can be spun as a term of endearment. If anyone called me "common" it would be soooo on. I might break out a "Why, bless your heart."

I truly respect your desire to recognize your Haitian heritage and I don't think anyone is asserting that you cannot define yourself as you wish.

I get that — and I was not advocating for African American to be a blanket term to apply to all black people everywhere. But it is equally problematic to assert that people who are black that consider themselves products of the African Diaspora and do consider themselves American are wrong for calling themselves…

I get where you are coming from. However, just because some people don't know how to properly apply a term (I still don't understand why anyone would call Naomi Campbell African American or doubt that Tyra Banks is not), doesn't mean the term should be discarded.

I wasn't in any way saying that "Black" can't be used — I certainly use the term as well. I was largely responding to the notion that the term African American must be discarded as it doesn't address the diversity of backgrounds here in the USA. I believe that it works in some contexts. I certainly don't believe…

I tried to ignore that part of the article because the shade was just too epic for me. To me, African American works as it encompasses all of the histories of those affected by the African Diaspora. My family is mixed up more than a margarita, but the common thread is the unmistakable African influence on my…

IMAN does make a BB Cream that is actually tolerable. However, I still have to buy 2 different shades to deal with my skin. Also, as the you noted, it is a pain in the ass to find — you can only purchase it online. However, since I work 24/7 I tend to buy almost everything online (even groceries!)

I cannot wait until the "Real Househusbands of Hollywood" take on this Nick and Mariah vow renewal.

I don't think you can follow this advice for deep-seeded, potentially relationship damning issues. However, the minor irritants and spats? That shit works. Some a of my "issues" with my husband are things that rightfully irritate the fuck out of me and while I don't wish to diminish my feelings, I get that…

The inequities will sometimes drive you mad. However, it doesn't just flow to the unmarried and/or childless. Imagine that you have attended 10 - 15 odd weddings, dozens of baby showers and each time dutifully attended nice gift in hand (I would average over time about $5,000 minus travel expenses). When the time…

So true. Robin Wright served up pure Lady McBeth in House of Cards. That said, considering her character's latest doctor visit and "epiphany" I worry greatly that the TV version of the Anti-Christ may soon be conceived.

That cat is ball-ay-ing (as my crazy uncles from Louisiana would say). However, is Mr. Baller Cat wearing a cravat? Also, it would super awesome if he was smoking a spliff filled with catnip. You, know how all baller cats are wont to do....

You are much more altruistic than I am. Yes, their offspring would be incredibly blessed in the looks department (or hideously ugly, really pretty people are not guaranteed to beget other pretty people). In fact, I may support such a match provided that I get to be Nikolaj's little piece of chocolate on the side.

Um, are Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Natalie Dormer an item? They are looking a bit too chumming. Lady Margaery needs to back up off my Kingslayer !

More and more, I realize that reading comprehension is not everyone's strong suit. There are so many comments calling Dodai racist that I am going out the door with Laffy. Maybe he will make me a Creole margarita (or three).

Sofia cans are the best! They have helped to endure many bad movie dates or insufferable family gatherings....