Yeah I always got a bad vibe from him when I watched the Cosby Show too. He was a self righteous asshole who thought he was always right, plus his ‘antics’ weren’t funny.

They are not political activists. They are not claiming to represent anyone other than themselves, whereas Ms. Mallory is.

It’s complicated but I agree that we must have standards for our own. I just don’t care to hear condemnation from those who don’t hold their own accountable.

Bonet says she always felt a “sinister, shadow” energy from her former TV dad.

I read a press release years back about the NOI and Scientology actually partnering for training and membership. So, this isn’t a problem that has gone away

I don’t know nothing about nothing. Important to note this before reading my comment.

Look, cults manage to do good work sometimes. They pick up broken people and put them back together, people no one else wants to bother with. That doesn’t make them not a cult. It doesn’t make the shit they spew true or not dangerous.

How is Farrakhan even still alive? All that fire and brimstone within must be keeping him ticking past his time. Honestly, someone born in the 1930's should not be dictating anything in 2018 and beyond. The most evil folks live so long!

I saw the show and it brought tears to my eyes, and memories of my own college experience — except I went to an HBCU! I didn’t know I was supposed to be “less than” because of my dark skin UNTIL I went off to college. I met men who fully expected me to act “needy” and do whatever for their attentions, i.e., give up…

I love Oprah but white America does treat her as a mammy figure. They are constantly raving about how comforting her scent is and how she all their pain melts away in her arms. And how she gives transformational insight with just a phrase. What I love is that SHE found a way to harness this to her advantage and while…

Thanks for this. I’ve also thought about how having children with a donor may hurt my chances in the future with a man. But I’ve already hurt my chances by being dark-skinned, smart, and independent. The plus, though, would be that the children would have my name. I’ve always wanted that. If I married, a part of me…

We briefly discussed the four stereotypes of black women in media and film and how Tyler Perry is the worst offender. Will you be talking more about the stereotypes? I think this would be beneficial for so many.

Yeah, I totally agree it’s on the state...at least at this point. But the grounds for objecting are unclear in most jurisdictions. And once the insinuation is made, that’s poisoned the jury. I think ultimately there needs to be a bright line rule up front so that the judge can bar that information from coming up. I…

Since you’re an attorney, I thought I’d reply to your comment instead of posting a general one. This enrages me as well, but I think we agree that the defense was doing their job (desperately, horribly) in trying to create reasonable doubt.

This stuff drives me fucking nuts as an attorney. I understand that the lawyer is doing his job by asking it, but its disgusting...thelaw needs to change to make this grounds for objection or mistrial. The problem is, if the question sways the jury, a victim has no way to appeal. So the only way to change it is…

Of course, ANY information about the victim - her clothing, makeup, bra size - is totally fair and necessary.

First to note: They have an Ava DuVernay doll!

I’m over the “I’m Beyonce thing”, too. Beyonce is a great performer, but in my opinion, Solange is the true artist in the Knowles family.