Very Smart Brothas
Very Smart Brothas
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VSB Presents: The #Blackest Name In America Tournament – And The Winner Is…
VA’SHAUNDYA KARLETTE NELSON aka SHAUNIE O’NEAL *cues up The Commodores “Three Times A Lady”* I’d like to commend Va’Shaundya for daring to do the undareable. For being all she could be. For doing all she could do. For excellence in the field of Blackness. #blackexcellence as it were. For she is our 2014 winner of the…
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The Most Divisive Topics In The Black Community
I’ve spent quite a lot of time being Black in my life. In fact, I’ve spent most of my life actively partaking in this endeavor. And do you know what I noticed during this time? Black folks are the most monolithic, non-monolithic people on the planet. That is probably not true, but rock with me…
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Judge Throws Out George's Zimmerman's Libel Suit Against NBC
In “Why Doesn’t He Just Go Away” news, Zimmerman’s suit against NBC was thrown out due to lack of evidence. Apparently, NBC’s “Today” show ran an edited version of Zimmerman’s 911 audio, holding him in a more unfavorable light. As if that’s needed. However, NBC won, claiming they were not aware their tapes were false.…
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The Worst Thing You Can Find Out About Your Boy
Can I tell you all a story? Even if you say no, I’m going to tell you a story. This story may be completely true. Or, it could be a possibility to illustrate a point. One may never know. So can I tell you a story? All you gotta do is say yes. Back to…
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SCOTUS Ruling Allows "Closely-Held Corporations" to Deny Birth Control for Employees
While shaking my head furiously at the obvious women-hating this decision is laced with, I pictured a “closely held” corporation to be one that the SCOTUS is hugging tightly. Turns out, the IRS put the kibosh on my silly theory and confirmed a “closely-held corporation” is one that: 1. Has more than 50% of the…
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VSB Presents: The #BlackestName In America Tournament – CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
It’s all come down to this. Fight night. The big kahuna. Walla wall bing bang. It’s the moment of truth where Blackness has come ’round the bend. It’s time to put the kids to bed and determine, who has the #blackestname in America. Is it, the queen of WTFificence, Va’Shaundya Karlette Nelson aka Shaunie O’Neal,…
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Rep Your Set: Stuffing or Dressing?
This past weekend, my delegation of Black friends here in Panama and I, all homesick and missing starchy Southern goodness, decided to tear da kitchen up and assemble like Black ass high-calorie Voltron for an elaborate, Itis-friendly Sunday dinner. Our crew—made up of HalfroPanamanians (me and two others), DMV-raised Africans, a Trinidadian-Panamanian from Brooklyn, and…
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BET Awards 2014 Show Recap: Because We Hate Ourselves
Look, I’d be lying if I said I gave any fucks about this show. In fact, I’m watching purely to write about it. This isn’t normal. There was a time when I used to enjoy this show because I was guaranteed at least SOMETHING worthwhile. That could be the case this year as well, but…
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REMINISCE | Independence Day Edition | Saturday, July 5
AMERICA, F*CK YEAH! Come celebrate the best of the 90s hip-hop, r&b, and dancehall at REMINISCE! FREE BEFORE 11 w/RSVP ($10 otherwise) | OPEN BAR 930-1030 | NO DRESS CODE (come comfortable, for serious) RSVP: REMINISCEDC.EVENTBRITE.COM
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VSB Presents: The #BlackestName In America Tournament – THE FINAL FOUR
(Voting for this round will continue over the weekend, ending on Sunday at midnight. The Championship Round will take place Monday – just like March Madness. We’re going to ask Future to recreate a ratchet version of “One Shining Moment.” No we’re not.) As we near the finale of our sacred tournament to determine the…