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So, I went home for Mardi Gras. I had a great time. I hadn't been to a parade in years. Mardi Gras just hasn't been the same since I was a kid. It used to be more of a Family-Friendly environment, but nowadays there's potential violence. Nevertheless, there were no fights or shootings in the area we were in. When I say we, I mean my mother, two of my aunts, an uncle, three cousins, and myself. We went to Zulu & truck parades. The music and smell of food being grilled in the air was quite nostalgic. It made me think of all the great times as a child when the whole family used to go on down to Napoleon & Claiborne Ave. every year for Mardi Gras. That changed as we all got older and as the crime rate increased in New Orleans. The marching bands rolled on through with their trumpets and horns blaring and drums banging. The Zulu "Tramps", as they were originally called, pranced right along with their Afro wigs, grass skirts, and painted faces. The floats were v...

Whitney Houston dead at the tender age of 48. When I got the call from my cousin Danielle, the first thing she said to me was, "I'm just going to get straight to the point. Whitney Houston has died." I was like, "What?!!! Are you serious?" She said, "Girl yes!!! Danny just called me and told me it's on CNN right now!" All I could do at the time was hold my mouth open, say OMG!, and turn on the TV to CNN. What really touches my heart the most is how so many talented people generally have to suffer so much. Nevertheless, the Bible does indeed say, "To whom much is given, much is required." I say that to say this...Anyone who is in the limelight will always be just that, in the limelight. Their lives will truly be scrutinized. When they're in the public eye, it's as if they no longer have their regular lives anymore. They can't just go to the store as they used to before they came famous, which is really sad. Here's something...

"How Did You Get Here?" Capri Garnet and Keima Reynolds are two single, Black women in their thirties seeking Mr. Right. Along their journey, Capri encounters some dangerous, psychotic circumstances that she doesn't immediately take serious. When things become much more intense, and after a heart to heart talk with her best friend Keima, only then does Capri take the situation seriously and asks herself, "How did I get here? How did I get myself into this situation?" After so many dead-end, meaningless dates, Capri decides to give up on finding that perfect man. She's decided that love is just overrated, thus relinquished dating or even giving any man that looks her way the time of day. Although she's put up defensive walls to shield her feelings from men, there's one who continues to weasel his way around those walls by occasionally texting and calling to try and win her back...or get some for old times' sake. Cameron has always known what to sa...

So last night was President Obama's State of the Union Address. I thought he covered a lot of great points. Healthcare Reform Clean Energy Fairness across the board (Rich & Poor should have same opportunities) Teamwork makes the dream work Education Immigration Reform Jobs/Economic Recovery I especially love how he wants the wealthy 1% to start paying more taxes. That just never made sense to me how wealthy individuals could get more tax breaks than the hard working, struggling middle-class people. We're the ones who need help the most, not the ones who already have wealth & numerous resources to create more wealth for themselves. I also agree with more jobs and businesses being created right here in America; because simply put, the more we outsource, the more we'll fall economically. Whatever happened to: "MADE IN USA"? We depend on other countries too much for things that can be created right here. I also believe that everyone should have a right to a go...

Historical Background: WWII was a war between U.S. and Germany. This was the time of Hitler's Socialism or Nazi regime. During this war, of course there was tremendous segregation. Sad to say, segregation not only took precedence in civilian life, but military life as well. Blacks were allowed in the military, but could not engage in any real combat. And so the Revolutionary innovation began... The Tuskegee Airmen stepped on the scene and changed the game! This group was a force to be reckoned with. In the movie, 'Red Tails', Col. Bullard (played by Terrence Howard) fought with everything in him to get his crew the opportunity to show and prove that they're just as good, if not better, as the white fighter pilots. He was persistent, stern, held his ground, and was finally given the go-ahead for his team to "assist" some white flight bombers. Cast: Terrence Howard (Col. Bullard) Cuba Gooding Jr. (Major Stance) Ne-Yo (Smoky the Musician/Comedian) David Oyelowo (...

Yay!!! Christmas is upon us! This is my favorite Holiday. It is the celebration of our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ's birth! I love Christmas, because it is a time of giving & sharing. It's also a time to be full of joy! So, I went to a Christmas Party on Friday, December 16, 2011. It was really nice & whimsical, the decorations that is. My co-workers and I danced, laughed, ate, and took pictures. Yep, Indeed I said "danced". lol.... I know that's not something I talk about much, because I don't do much dancing. Truth be told...I'm not very good at it. However, on the night of the Christmas Party, I decided to just let lose and enjoy myself to the fullest! With that being said, check out one of my pictures taken just outside of the party. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! ~K.R. Brumfield

Yay!!! The NBA Lockout is officially over!! On one hand, I'm happy... On the other, not so much. That's because two of my favorite players could possibly be traded to the Lakers! I am not a Lakers fan at all!! Yes, Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets, and Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic may be getting traded! Although these are not my only two favorite players, I still think they should've been traded to other teams. The Lakers already have Cocky Kobe! When I heard this news, I was heated to the point of needing to turn on my fan. Oh well, life goes on, right? So, I'll just go ahead and continue to root for the underdogs: Dallas Mavericks.