For better or worse, for richer or poorer… Have you ever said those words while standing with your beloved in front of a bunch of your friends and family? If you did, you undoubtedly meant them with all your heart, intending to love and be faithful to your beloved forever. But forever is a long time and some days, “worse” overtakes “better” and you feel poorer for what you promised.
Thursday Jazz jamCJ’s Restaurant & Lounge presents “The Roger Humphries & RH Factor Jazz Jam Session” at 8 p.m. at 2901-2911 Penn Ave., Strip District. There will be live jazz and fun every Thursday night. Must be 30-years or older and there is a dress code that will be enforced. No tennis shoes, sweats or athletic gear. For more information, call 412-642-2377.
Being a movie buff in general and a Black movie buff in particular, as well as a lover of Black history, when I saw the “Notorious” DVD, I was curious but somewhat reluctant to get it because I’ve tired of all the gangsta movies. But I gave in. After watching several other movies, I finally decided to pop it in after it had been sitting around for a few days. I was very pleasantly surprised. First of all anything with Angela Bassett can’t be all bad. She played his mother. Not an extensive role, but enough to get my attention. THE KING—Notorious B.I.G., played by Jamal Woolard, is seated in his royal chair as Puff Daddy, played by Derek Luke looks on.
LOS ANGELES (AP)—The Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson’s death a homicide and a combination of drugs was the cause, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press, a finding that makes it more likely criminal charges will be filed against the doctor who was with the pop star when he died. Forensic tests found the powerful anesthetic propofol acted together with at least two sedatives to cause Jackson’s death June 25 in his rented Los Angeles mansion, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the findings have not been publicly released. MICHAEL JACKSON
“I’m telling my dad!” Four simple words that put fear into schoolyard bullies, teasing siblings and everybody within earshot of your wail. Together, they made a declarative statement that conjured up a tall, imposing figure with booming voice and a long shadow—someone mighty who wouldn’t allow anybody to mess with you. “I’m telling dad!” Words that might have, in truth, been about as effective as a wet spaghetti, but which made you feel stronger just saying them. And how did your pop do it? Read “Lift Every Voice: The NAACP and the Making of The Civil Rights Movement” by Patricia Sullivan and you’ll see that, all your life, dad had help watching your back.
Thursday 27 Jazz jam CJ’s Restaurant & Lounge presents “The Roger Humphries & RH Factor Jazz Jam Session” at 8 p.m. at 2901-2911 Penn Ave., Strip District. There will be live jazz and fun every Thursday night. Must be 30-years or older and there is a dress code that will be enforced. No tennis shoes, sweats or athletic gear. For more information, call 412-642-2377.
This summer, you’re really going to do it. There’s no other choice. You’ve stalled long enough. No more dragging your feet. You need some sort of income, so you’ve decided to start your own business, change careers, take on additional responsibility.
Journalist Brian Cook of the American Urban Radio Networks has won his second NABJ “Salute to Excellence Award” last weekend in Tampa Bay, Fla. Out of 80 award recipients, he was the only journalist from Pittsburgh to win “Salute to Excellence” honors. He won previously in 2007 at the Las Vegas convention.
