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Hello there. If u've stumbled upon my bio then congratulations! I am a very outspoken person so finding this site was a dream come true! I am a singer/songwriter in the Philly area, have performed at many venues around the city and with many underground as

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Does open adoption aid in acceptance or add to confusion for the child?: 1 of 7

I wasn't angry. I wasn't sad. I had no real clue how to react. I was only about 6 years old; what the heck did I know about the word adopted, or what its repercussions meant? Apparently, nothing. My mother wanted to make sure that I was aware of absolutely all the things that went on in my life from an early age (probably wh...
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary American Idol controversy: Vote for the worst .com: 2 of 11

OK. So. As someone who has been a part of the cattle-drive that is American Idol, I must say that I give 2 MySpace-style kudos to Vote for the Worst.com for helping to make us feel a little better about our harrowing experiences. Let me explain my ordeal in August of 2003 when I learned what the old A.I. was really about. On...
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues How to fight racial profiling: 4 of 15

Is it possible to stop an activity so deeply entrenched in America's cultural fabric? I debate this question daily as a woman of color in this country. With the history of our freedoms built on the backs of slaves and servants once viewed as subhuman, it would be very hard for the two to be addressed as a separate issue. I b...
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Should you offer financial aid to your children now or let them wait to inherit?: 8 of 23

This question may seem like an easy one to answer, except for the fact that most children in America will never receive an inheritance... It's great to believe that we all have achieved the economic wealth necessary to ensure that our children receive a great education, and will be informed enough in adulthood to be able to ...
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Elements of a successful job search: 10 of 24

Obviously, the most successful job search is the one that ends in you landing your dream career. Although it can seem to be an overwhelming process for those who are new to the workforce or for those suddenly thrown back into the job market after a long stretch at one particular employer, there are things you can do to ensur...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reflections on success, struggle, and happiness: 124 of 263

i have lived a privileged life and a pauper's dreams. in the midst of it all, i have grown. i have starved for respect, loyalty and friendship; only to realize in the end it is my fortitude that keeps me from cracking under the pressure. it is my belief in the illusion i have created; the myth that everyone believes is me. i...
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Girlfriends: 2 of 4

There we are, sitting on the couch, sipping wine and laughing uncontrollably at the state of our love-lives, right along with the ladies on the screen. As we chat, the more we laugh, the more comforted we are. The wild woman of our circle reenacts the events of her date the previous night, recounting how the sorry S.O.B. too...
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Eighties fashion making a comeback: 1 of 2

Mohawks become faux-hawks. Babydoll dresses come into view over sleek ankle-length tights. Colorful hoodies bounce through the streets amidst embellished designer jeans and mural-covered kicks. Oh yes, the eighties are back, with an attitude. Word up. At first, I wasn't sure how to feel about the sudden resurgence. Being a f...
Entertainment > Concert Reviews Concert reviews: Hip Hop Is Not Dead, Philadelphia: 1 of 1

The bass kicks, your heart jumps in your chest. This is the kind of music that is visceral and primal and makes you remember a part of yourself that you forgot long ago, inspiring dancing, shouting, singing, laughing, clapping It is Hip-Hop, and apparently I stand corrected. Hip-Hop is not dead; it appears it is just taking ...
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Where to get juicy info on celebrities: 1 of 1

We all have a guilty pleasure, let's face it. Mine is watching "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" late at night on Beta and eating Hagen Daas in my boyfriend's favorite tie and a pair of sweet moon boots. Yours, if you're reading this, is probably celebrity gossip. Hey, to each his own, man! I can tell you, with unabashed convic...