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That Girl At The Party. Because the party is Life. Published by Courtney Henley-Anderson : Madonna wows at the 5th Annual Fashion Delivers Gala

Thu, 4 Nov 2010 15:25:34 +0000

In the press area, I had a proper giggle upon spotting one intrepid and well-known crasher, who's latest desperate ploy was to pose as a journalist. She actually donned a mic and was playing make-believe interviewer to the celebs in attendance. One definitely has to give her and her co-horts an "A" for effort. Last spotted at the Ann Taylor preview ruffling through bags for necklaces, this time she seemed to slip away early upon discovering there were no gift bags for her to pilfer.

Bitchie Life : Essence Magazine Hires a White Fashion Director

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:19:52 +0000

Your response was silly! Actually women of color ARE the majority in the world. And we are discussing a Black magazine geared towards a Black audience. And yes, it would've been better had she been Latino, Asian, or Indian as these woman are also of color and under represented in terms of hiring in publishing. As for South Africa they still live in basic apartheid just not physically but economically. 90% of the wealth and 95% of the industry is in White hands, so I am not surprised that a White woman is in an Executive position at one of their magazines.

Bitchie Life : Essence Magazine Hires a White Fashion Director

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:05:06 +0000

The basic foundation for your argument is false. The problem is that it IS NOT a level playing field. There are not "plenty of Black people working at White organizations" in MEDIA! I WORK IN MEDIA both Publishing and TV and, I KNOW first hand! This blog, Clutch, The Fashion Reporter, The Quest For It, and my online magazine, That Girl At The Party are all owned by Black Women so fortunately, the internet is levelling the playing field. And because we are able to create our own magazines on-line we thus do not need to go through the same amount of racism we once did. However, the door is still closed to Black women who want to work at mainstream magazines, like Vogue. You are right, fashion should not have color lines. But your head is in the sand, if you cannot see that in terms of hiring, it glaringly does and has done for time eternal! I have NO idea what you are trying to say with "there aren't enough of us designing and wearing these clothes to separate ourselves from the mainstream". It just didn't make any sense at all.

Bitchie Life : Essence Magazine Hires a White Fashion Director

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:46:37 +0000

Well actually Missy, Naomi's REAL HAIR is like yours. She wears weaves and usually Euro straight weaves, at that.

Bitchie Life : Essence Magazine Hires a White Fashion Director

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:33:13 +0000

Operative word: Black man.

Bitchie Life : Essence Magazine Hires a White Fashion Director

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:31:49 +0000

Andre Leon Talley is NOT the #2 person at Vogue, Grace Coddington is. And Andre Leon Talley is despite what he might think a Black woman.

Bitchie Life : Essence Magazine Hires a White Fashion Director

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:29:18 +0000

Your comment is out of touch. If magazines like Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, ELLE, and the like did not so blatantly discriminate against Black people, then no, we wouldn't need to have this discussion. But unfortunately, tthe "white publications" might as well put out a "Do not Apply" sign as they do not hire black fashion editors, (Leon Talley is the one exception), beauty editors, accessories editors, writers, and hold their noses before putting the rare woman of color on their covers! http://thatgirlattheparty.com

YesButHowever.com : Unemployment Benefits Extended To 99 Weeks

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:37:08 +0000

Well at least with the new extension it seems more of us are eligible. The doomsayers are now claiming that unemployment will be up and wages low for another decade! It is all about creating your own job at this point and not counting on someone else to hire you especially for those 40+.

YesButHowever.com : Unemployment Benefits Extended To 99 Weeks

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:57:34 +0000

I am in the same boat Nancy. This NY Tier system is blatantly unfair. With the new extension, my 2nd Tier of 20 weeks was wiped out. I thought I had those 20 weeks in addition to the new extension. It is not right that some folks are getting 93 weeks in NY and others 60, 46, and 26 depending on when they were made unemployed. Everyone should just get the same amount of time. My unemployment only pays the rent and is the only thing between me out on the street!