This is what everyone's face looked like at the news this week...or maybe just mine
Happy Friday, folks! So of course there’s been WAY too much going on this week, so no small talk today. Let’s just get this show on the road.
First, Bishop Eddie Long. I’m not going to spend too much time on this, but I will share my thoughts. We are not God, so we cannot judge anyone. I will say I hope people focus on the real crime in this story-not the fact that Bishop Long may be a homosexual but the fact that he is accused of molesting young boys. If he used a church-based organization to find his victims, that’s what makes this issue even more despicable. I will pray for everyone involved in this, from the pulpit down to the congregation. These people need all the support they can get. Lastly, people need to be honest with themselves and the people in their inner circle. I’m sure it would make their lives a whole lot easier…
On a brighter note, Micheal Vick has been named the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. IMHO, I believe he should have been the starter from the beginning, but what do I know??? I truly believe with him leading this team, they are destined to have a great season.
The founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, has agreed to donate $100 million to Newark, N.J. public schools. Newark Public Schools is the largest school district in New Jersey, and I’m sure they can use the funds. Some skeptics believe Zuckerberg is making the donation to off-set his non-flattering portrayal in the upcoming film “The Social Network“, which is set to be released on October 1. Whatever the reason, I’m glad Zuckerberg has decided to make this donation, because I’m sure the schools need it and appreciate it. And please believe I’ll be going to see “The Social Network” next week, if for no other reason than Justin Timberlake is in it…LAWD!!!
Sad to say, but Lyfe Jennings is headed back to jail. In 2008, the singer was arrested for a dispute with his ex-girlfriend. The singer was sentenced to 3 1/2 years behind bars and was charged with DUI test refusal, criminal trespassing, discharging a weapon near a street, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and fleeing or attempting to elude a police offer. I hope this will be Lyfe’s last stint behind bars.
Lastly, let’s talk about this whole “No Wedding, No Womb” thing…Yeah, I’m straight on it, and I’m going to tell you why. I don’t believe that people who have children together should get married. What if the people don’t love each other, or even like each other for that matter? What if the only place they get along is the bedroom? I believe that children need happy homes. If parents are continually fighting, that child will have little peace. What I do think should happen is that the two parents should be mature enough to do what is in the best interest of the child.
Ok, I’m done ranting for today. I’m sure you all have something you want to say, so be sure to comment. And if there’s something I missed, which I know I have, please share. Oh, tomorrow I’ll be volunteering at the Barracks Row Fall Festival! If you’re in the District, you should definitely stop by! Until next time, I’m just a Southern girl…in the city!
Next week, you can look forward to more commentary from me on “No Wedding, No Womb” and mega-churches and the messages they send.
Related Articles
- Zuckerberg Donates $100 Million To Newark Public Schools; Facebook PR Kicks … – Technorati (blog) (news.google.com)
- Micheal Vick: How Philadelphia Eagles Coach Andy Reid Is Shaping NFL’s Future (bleacherreport.com)
- Bishop Eddie Long Sex Abuse Scandal: Gay Sex Scandal Rocks New Birth Missionary Baptist Church (popcrunch.com)
Southern Girl in the City 
Don’t shoot me but I have to disagree with Elle. Having a kid on my own has been one of the most challenging things I have ever had to do, and if I ever decided to do it again I definitely would prefer to be married.
I won’t shoot you! But would you marry your son’s father just so you won’t have to be a single parent, even if there’s no love and you two don’t get along? I can imagine how hard it is being a single parent, but I don’t believe a man should marry a woman just because she got pregnant.
I’m gonna have to disagree with this one Ms Elle. From what I’ve read, the purpose of the No Wedding, No Womb was to address the problem of children being Born to single mothers, which in our community is an outrageous 72%. While I don’t advocate that people get married simply on the basis that they have children together, the point is to raise awareness and to encourage our women to refrain from getting Pregnant by men who aren’t their husbands; not to assign fathers to children who are already here 🙂 It is a major problem in our communities. The term “family” is increasingly becoming obsolete or at least without the mention of a man or father in the picture. My nephew was made fun of at school yesterday because everyone has the same last name in his family. I guess most of the students at the 98% Black school have sisters/brothers/mothers that don’t share their last names. Crazy huh?
Enjoy your blog though 🙂
Tiffany