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Miss Jia: She ain’t for everybody… : Video: Rihanna, Diamonds

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 02:04:53 +0000

and her floating by herself in the ocean symbolizes her loneliness

Miss Jia: She ain’t for everybody… : Video: Rihanna, Diamonds

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 01:55:48 +0000

what i take from it (and i SUCK at symbolism lol) is the chaos around rihanna at the end symbolizes the judgment of her and chris's relationship by the public OR the fact that she knows the relationship may not be good for her. it's too much and she's forced to let go even though she may not want to, which is why it takes forever to finally let go of his hand. however, the horses running free together shows the happy times in the beginning but the eventual downfall comes in the end. idk. just a thought. btw, the shape of rih's lips are EVERYTHING!!!

Miss Jia: She ain’t for everybody… : Tracee Ellis Ross Leaves BET's 'Reed Between the Lines'

Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:19:24 +0000

i hate when shows have no follow through. i could've sworn they were from the suburbs of NY and the husband worked in the city. idk, could be wrong. but honestly, i love tracee ellis ross and that's why i watched like 2 episodes but this show ........... no ma'am. it was cute but there was a lot left to be desired. tracee is far too talented for some cookie cutter show with no plot or purpose. she probably knows that too. i think the single dad angle of the show would be a positive look for bet. lets see if it works.

Miss Jia: She ain’t for everybody… : The Great Evelyn Debate: Kita Williams & K. Michelle Weigh In

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 22:13:56 +0000

BOOM! all of this

Miss Jia: She ain’t for everybody… : Nicki Minaj Says No to Twitter, Talks About Retiring From the Game?

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 03:48:40 +0000

lmao we don't "appreciate her?" bitch this is your SECOND album. pay your dues first before you start acting like we owe you for giving us music. and besides, she already knows in her mind that she wants to be a pop star so good idea using this as your official way out. i can't believe i used to stan for this chick smh.

Miss Jia: She ain’t for everybody… : Let's Discuss King Sweet & Petite's New Look

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:45:11 +0000

he looks like a garden gnome

Miss Jia: She ain’t for everybody… : For Nicki Minaj, Microsoft Paint is Still Relevant....

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 01:26:26 +0000

lmaooooooo @ toucan sam tease. i DIED. anyway, i really, really wanted this girl to win. i've been listening to her back from when people were still on myspace because that's the only way i could hear her music at first. there was nothing on youtube or any of those sites just yet. i just thought she was soooo dope! fast-forward past the huge veneers, bad nose job, the contouring that she thinks slays your entire being, the poorly adjusted wigs, the boob job, of course the ass/hips implants and wack ass clothes she stole from the set of the tv show "blossom", she's a totally different person. people were RIGHT. she is just a gimmick. remember when she was bisexual for about 45 minutes? remember when she was kim? remember when she was the female weezy for a day? and now she's kesha with a smidgeon of gaga. cool ............................................. what's gonna happen is, the label is gonna get the projections that her album isn't gonna do well and baby is probably gonna buy mad albums just for it to go platinum. but no matter how much the label tries to inflate the first week sales, i bet her 2 bundles of virgin hair and my stylist that this shit will be a fail that will haunt her worse than massive attack. LOL! there's nothing wrong with getting the white folk on your side but sheesh! to just totally switch up the game on most of your early fans is kind of upsetting. she think she's already made it but sweetie, this is just your SECOND album. you have more to prove than EVER!!!!

Miss Jia: She ain’t for everybody… : RIP: Whitney Houston + Personal Note

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:05:09 +0000

first off RIP whitney. i'm only 22 but i am very familiar with her music and movies due to my sisters and my parents. what a voice and what a talent. you couldn't tell me i didn't kill her part in heartbreak hotel when i would sing in my brush lol. secondly, i commend your honesty about everything jia. i'm sure most of us didn't know that about you and i'm happy you found the strength to kick your habit. stay strong! lastly, i can't wait to see what the grammy's are gonna do for her. what a curveball to be thrown literally at the last minute. i wanna see mariah and mary j. pay homage to the queen (yes i said queen beyonce fans. please no shade. i love her just like yall lol). and plus you know wendy williams loves her some whitney so i'm sure she's devastated like all of us. that infamous interview will forever live on. it's unfortunate that she'll be remembered mostly for the negative but she's truly an icon that's paved the way for these singers/actresses today. hopefully people will remember that too. DAMN. RIP and respects to her whole family.

Miss Jia: She ain’t for everybody… : Amber Rose Confirms Star Magazine Interview & Kim Kardashian's Ho Sh*t

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 03:27:09 +0000

far be it from me to defend amber rose but she talks about kanye because she's ALWAYS asked. i get annoyed having to repeat myself if someone says "huh?" to me so i can only imagine having to be asked the same damn question every time i sit down for an interview. maybe she finally broke it down about what happened as a way of saying "yall happy? i gave yall the answer you've been looking for so leave me alone!" instead of bashing her about answering a question or referring to herself as "muva," why not pay attention to the fact that kim k and kanye are mad disrespectful? smh

World In Conversation : Voices From The Classroom

Fri, 2 Dec 2011 22:06:11 +0000

After Soc 119, my views on race have not really changed. I have always been open minded to people of different ethnic backgrounds and sexual orientations so there was not anything that Sam said that really changed any of my opinions. I think because of where I live and the schools I have been to, I have been exposed to different types of people. These experiences have taught me how to interact with people that are nothing like me. What has surprised me is how other people view race. It was interesting to hear other peoples’ viewpoints in the discussion groups. It reminded me how different everyone’s situation and upbringing is so I can’t expect everyone to think the same way as me. Even when Sam asked the class how many people were not exposed to diversity in their high school, the amount of people that raised their hands were shocking. Yes, the United States is one of the most diverse countries in the world but there are still so many of us that have not encountered people of different races. Often times, when people are not exposed to diversity, they either turn to the media or base the few interactions they have had with other races to determine how they feel about a whole race. With this in mind, especially being in a place like State College, you never know other peoples’ stories or backgrounds. I feel it is very important, especially for the African American community, to present themselves in a positive and uplifting manner. Because again, as the class has shown me, not everyone has come in contact with people of different backgrounds. Why perpetuate any negative stereotypes people may have? This class has also shown me that no matter what race we are, we can all somewhat agree that there are a lot of inequalities in this country. Each of us has experienced discrimination or have been unfairly judged based on our race. Hispanics are dealing with racism in places like Alabama and Arizona worse than ever before. Middle Easterners are still dealing with the backlash of 9/11. Asians and white people are still dealing with unfair stereotypes. African Americans are still dealing with racism. The class reemphasized that even though we have come along way in this country, racism still does exist. I think Sam created the discussion groups to show us that we have a lot more in common with each other than we think. Overall, Soc 119 was a great class that taught me a lot. While my opinions and viewpoints on race have not changed, it has shown me that race still is a huge issue today. It also taught me that even though we may look different, we have the same struggles and we should let our differences bring us together rather than bring us a part.

World In Conversation : Voices From The Classroom

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:00:55 +0000

If the scandal involved only women, I do not believe this story would be as big as it is. Unfortunately, there is a double standard in situations where adults take advantage of children. I think because we are so used to hearing men taking advantage of younger women, we are kind of blinded to the fact that young boys are being mistreated by women as well. For a teenage boy to be intimate with a young woman, it is seen as “cool” and as a right of a passage. However, a man with a young teenage girl is a crime. I feel like we are so used to thinking that men are strong and almighty so it is impossible for women to harm them, which isn’t true. In my opinion. part of the reason why this scandal is so big is because the victims are male. I think that if the victims were young women, this wouldn’t be as big of a news story as it is. Penn State is a very conservative school so the fact that inappropriate actions took place between a man and young boys is startling to the public. What is more alarming to me is that things like this happen everyday, especially with women and younger boys. However, we do not talk about those situations as much for some reason. Every so often on the news, we hear about a female teacher being intimate with a male student. Depending on the situation, it can be a really big news story. However, when we hear those stories we never really hear about the follow up to the case. In terms of male teachers, we hear those stories more often. Sometimes even on cable news stations, they will show the man coming in and out of court and interviews with the man’s families and co-workers. I feel like this is because boys are encouraged to explore their sexuality from an early age. However, women, no matter what their age they are, do not receive that same encouragement. There is a double standard between men and women in terms of sexuality. These double standards make it difficult for young boys to want to speak out against abuse because they have been taught to be sexual from early on. I feel that more young boys would speak out about victimization if this wasn’t the case. So if Sandusky were a woman, this wouldn’t be a scandal. It would be reported by the media but I don’t think the school’s name would be tarnished as severely as it is now. I think people would assume that these young boys had a wiling relationship with this woman, rather than it be looked at as rape. Also, if women surrounding the person knew what was going on, I think it would have been reported to a further extent because women are supposed to be more nurturing and compassionate, especially when it comes to children.

World In Conversation : Voices From The Classroom

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:37:54 +0000

Right now, people all over the world are viewing Penn State students as crazy, irresponsible, unsympathetic and disgraceful. They see the riots and assume that we are standing by our school officials and completely disregarding the innocent victims caught up in all of this. The riots shown on television paint a fairly inaccurate description of who we, as Penn Staters, are. This is deeper than football and we all realize this. So many peoples’ lives have been ruined and in the process, our school’s great reputation has been tarnished. I’m more so upset because the media is letting a couple of bad and irresponsible men affect the way our school will be viewed forever. Penn State is more than football and Joe Paterno. It’s academics, school spirit, THON and amazing career counseling. I was at the riot and while I was there, it was very peaceful. I think people were mostly upset about the way the Board of Trustees handled everything. Joe Paterno dedicated his life to this program so for him to be fired over the phone was baffling to me. To me, I feel like he didn’t do anything absurdly wrong. In business, if there is a problem, before you do anything you are supposed to inform the higher ups in the company. From there, it is their responsibility to take care of the situation. If anything, Graham Spanier should be getting the brunt of media scrutiny. After all, he’s the President. Joe Paterno is just the coach. I’m sure everybody associated with Sandusky knew what was going on and turned a blind eye. If that’s the case, everyone should be fired. Why are people singling out Joe Pa? I feel that next to murder, child molestation is the worst thing anyone could do. It’s disgusting, vile and cruel. Reading the grand jury report truly made me sick. I wonder how Curley, Spanier and Schultz would feel if their child was being subjected to abuse. I’m sure they would want people to support them and help them seek justice. So if this is an issue about moral responsibility, everyone should be fired. To single out Joe Pa is really unfair. It’s sad that this huge blow out had to happen years later in order for something to finally be done. I wish the media would show people that Penn State pride runs deep. Unless you go here or have grown up in Happy Valley, you will never truly know how disturbing and sad this is for all of us. I feel like people are more protective over our reputation than Joe Pa. We don’t want to be portrayed in a negative light. This is truly a great school in a great community. I, as well as my fellow students, just wish that the media would get back to the issue of what happened and stop making this a Joe Paterno issue. No matter what people think, I’m proud to be a Penn State student.

World In Conversation : Voices From The Classroom

Fri, 4 Nov 2011 22:59:38 +0000

I can’t speak for every American on why majority of us do not want to work the jobs that illegal aliens do because everyone has a different background or story. However I can honestly speak for myself. The work that illegal aliens do is very strenuous and the hours are long. The work that they do should be rewarded with a large payout but instead they are taken advantage of. What makes it even worse is that they cannot complain because they legally shouldn’t be here in the first place. If push came to shove and I had kids to support, I would definitely take whatever job I could and do my best at it. But if everything was under control and I wanted to apply for a job next week, I wouldn’t even consider working one of the jobs that the illegal aliens often do. For one, I’m not an outdoorsy person so to work all day in uncomfortable weather would be very difficult for me. Also, the hours the job would require from me would get in the way of the things I like to do. I wouldn’t have the time to go to school, hang out with my friends or have enough money to take care of myself the way I am used to. So pretty much, all the reasons for why I wouldn’t want to work those jobs are all purely selfish. By no means do I think I am too good to work them but rather I know I wouldn’t be able to handle it unless my back was against the wall and I had no choice but to. Maybe other people think the same way I do but are just too scared to admit it. But I feel like being honest with yourself will help you to see how good you have it and how bad other people are living in the world around you. The work illegal aliens do is difficult and even inhumane in some scenarios. The conditions they have to work in are so sad and unfair. We all know that it takes a lot of physical and mental strength to do what they do. But for some reason, we don’t give them enough credit. The farm owners that were speaking in the video we watched in class even said that the majority of Americans who do the work illegal aliens do don’t even make it through the whole day. People complain about Mexicans and immigrants from other countries taking “our” jobs but most of us don’t want those jobs anyway. I think many Americans realize the many selfish reasons why we don’t want to work certain jobs but don’t want to appear spoiled or lazy for admitting it.

World In Conversation : Voices From The Classroom

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:11:03 +0000

I had this conversation with my roommate a week ago and it was a very passionate debate. One of my roommates, who is black, feels that immigration is a serious issue and that we should have stricter laws prohibiting illegal aliens from coming here. She feels that illegal immigrants take from our economy and give our resources back to people in their home country. Then, as a result, our own citizens can’t find jobs because illegal aliens are working them and our economy suffers. She also doesn’t appreciate the fact that illegal aliens get to live tax free while making a living. Then, my roommate who is Colombian and came to this country when she was thirteen, argued that our laws are too strict and are even racist. She feels that our immigration laws are specifically targeting the Hispanic community and are unfair. She brought up what is currently going on in Arizona and Alabama. Apparently, in those two states, cops have the right to stop people and ask them to prove that they are legal citizens. She feels that this act is specifically meant for Hispanics and is a cruel way of forcing people to be deported. She even went on to say that Hispanics have replaced black people as the new targeted racial group in America. For me, I can understand both sides of the debate. Yes, immigration should be regulated to a degree but immigration wouldn’t be so much of a “problem” if it were not so difficult for people to come here legally. Both of my parents are immigrants who came to this country from Jamaica when they were ready to start college. I have seen them work their way up tremendously to be where they are today. So as a result, I feel like immigrants can be (and most of the time are) productive members of society. When the early settlers came to live in this country, there were already people living here. So how can Americans discriminate against immigrants when we are all technically immigrants ourselves? Immigrants often come to this country in hopes for a better life. I can only imagine their disappointment when they come here to see that they are being discriminated against and are often not offered the same opportunities. So yes, in some cases I agree with my Colombian roommate when she says that the immigration laws are racist and unfair. If people want to come to this country to make a better life for themselves and support their families, what is the problem? As long as they respect our laws and are productive members of society, I feel as though we should welcome them with open arms because anyone can be an immigrant.

World In Conversation : Voices From The Classroom

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:22:46 +0000

When I was a senior in high school thinking about which colleges to apply to across the country, an all black college was never on my radar. While I do respect the history and traditions that go along with being in an all black institution, I do not find them necessary and I do not take their education as seriously. Many all black schools are severely underfunded and as a result, I feel like the quality of their education suffers. For that reason, I feel like graduates from HBCU’s go through a harder screening process when it comes time to apply for jobs. In the mind of certain employers, it may seem as if the applicant did not receive a good education or can adapt to different environments. HBCU’s also do not offer real world experiences. In corporate America, unfortunately, rarely is there an all black environment. College is a great way to meet people from all different races and creeds, especially if you come from a town or city where there is not much diversity. You have to learn how to speak and work with people that do not look like you or have much in common with you. It must be a culture shock for people to graduate an all black institution and go into a predominantly all white work environment. It may be awkward to meet so many people from different religions and races if you are not used to seeing them. The world is not made up of all one race. That is what is so beautiful about life. Everyone is different in their own unique way. Why not go into the world and experience the diversity it has to offer? We have moved on past the era in which institutions have to be separate. Although all black schools do accept students of other races, I feel like they encourage segregation. In the year 2011, are they honestly really necessary? And secondly, how would we, as black people, feel if there were “all white colleges?” We would be in an uproar. So it’s really not fair to promote an all black college if we do not allow other races to have schools specifically for students of their own background. I went to a high school in the Bronx that I consider somewhat diverse. It was mostly black and Hispanic but the white and Asian population were represented quite well. I was able to make friends with people from different ethnicities and learn how to interact with all types of people. I am grateful for that experience because coming to Penn State was not a culture shock for me. I was able to easily meet people from all different backgrounds and the quality of my education will be respected from all employers. Unfortunately, I do not feel as though students of HBCU’s have that luxury.

World In Conversation : Voices From The Classroom

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:39:21 +0000

I think my race does play a role in how I view the world. In some situations, race is a minimal factor and in others, I feel like it does play a big role in how I view other people as well as myself. When it comes to other people, I can come up with assumptions based on race if someone were to ask me to. This is because stereotypes do play a large role in how we see other people. You may see a young white woman who is well dressed and think one thing, but may think another way if you see a Hispanic woman wearing something similar. Whether you want to admit it or not, we are all guilty of doing this. It doesn’t necessarily make you mean, judgmental or racist. It just means that race does shape our views and first impressions of people. In regards to myself, I feel like race does play a large role in the situations I find myself in and it partly shapes my point of view. For example, in my classes or when I speak to people of different races, I make a valiant effort to be as articulate and well spoken as I can possibly be. I’m still being myself but my vernacular is slightly different. I do this because I want to show people who may not come in frequent contact with people of color, that we are not all ignorant and uneducated like they make it seem on television. I feel like race encourages me to be on my best behavior just because of how I know people make assumptions based on race. I do feel like people of color have a social responsibility to make a good impression on other races. It may sound crazy but I think if we want to get rid of unfair stereotypes, we have to make a conscious effort to change other peoples’ minds. Now, in terms of other topics such as politics, race does not really factor into my opinions. I more so pay attention to the facts presented at hand. A lot of people play the race card a lot when this topic comes up. Granted, race can be a hot topic issue and does influence a lot of decisions, but I feel like it does not happen nearly as much as people may think. When it comes to politics, we should really make an effort to stop seeing things as a black and white issue but more so what our politicians are doing to affect us. As a black woman, I lightly view the world according to race. While it does shape some of my opinions and behaviors, it does not necessarily influence every aspect of my life. It’s natural for race to play a part in our lives, but the real issue is how much should we let it affect us?

World In Conversation : Voices From The Classroom

Fri, 7 Oct 2011 22:09:18 +0000

When I go out to clubs or bars, I go out in outfits that some people may label as “sexy” or “revealing.” However, I feel like I dress in a way that I feel comfortable and attractive. I don’t think I ever push the boundaries or take things too far. However, there are people out there who may disagree with how I dress. But whatever way people may feel about the way I look, it does not give them the license to disrespect me in any way. A lot of men feel like, “well if a girl is wearing a short dress or skirt, she must want to be touched or she’s looking for sex.” For a select few of young women that may be true but for the majority of us it is not. Under no circumstances is it okay to disrespect or harass a woman based on how she is dressed. Just because her outfit may be revealing, it does not mean she does not have self-respect or is okay with being treated as an object. Sometimes women wear sexy clothes to attract a man’s attention. A lot of other times, the “sexy” styles that women are wearing out is what is in style for the moment. When you do not feel as though you look your best, it tends to put a damper on your evening. So when we go out, we want to feel beautiful and we also want other people to notice as well. I feel like a lot of the shocking outfits come from women wanting to feel sexy and have a good time. It does not mean that they are seeking negative attention or want to be approached by men in a disrespectful manner. If I put on a mini skirt and a tank top to go to a party, I still want to be respected. That mini skirt doesn’t make me who I am or reflect my personality because it is just a skirt. Beneath the clothes, there is a person and this person was raised to have self-respect. By no means is my outfit an invitation for someone to put their hands on me or call me out my name. For guys who may disagree or not understand my point, just think about it this way. If your mom or little sister went out in a dress that was a little too short, and a man called her a slut or touched her inappropriately, how would you feel? It would probably upset you that someone would treat someone that you love as an object, right? So why would you do something you find disrespectful to someone else’s mother or sister?

World In Conversation : Voices From The Classroom

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:01:37 +0000

I think race plays a large role in how we view criminals. Sometimes our views are subconscious and other times they stem from what we have been conditioned to believe due to the media and statistics --- whether true or untrue. Stereotypes also play a large role in our assumptions about criminals as well. For instance, if you hear a report about a serial killer without knowing their racial background, more than likely you are going to assume the person is white because statistics say that serial killers are more likely to be white males. Also, there is a stereotype that would come into play in this situation too. A lot of people, particularly comedians, believe in ‘white people” crime and “black people” crime. White people are the serial killers and black people are the thieves and drug dealers. So just with those subconscious and environmental factors alone, people come up with their own assumptions and ideas, even though a lot of the times they are extremely ignorant. I think everyone is guilty of making assumptions based on race, especially when it comes to crime. There is a common idea that people stick together and back each other up when it comes to race. Like in the case of O.J. Simpson, it is joked that black people defend him because he is black and white people think he is guilty for the same reason. And while there are people that do defend one another based on no other reason but race, there are people who just defend what is right. Instead of emphasizing the color of the criminal, we should take a step back to think about the crime committed instead. While times have gotten better, all it takes is one situation to show you how far behind this country still is. If you were to hear about a terrorist attack, the first thing a lot of us would automatically think about is a Middle Eastern or Muslim person. That is because the media has used 9/11 as a way to stigmatize all Middle Easterners or practicing Muslims as terrorists. If that is not racism at its finest, I don’t know what is. We have to stop using race as a scapegoat or an easy explanation for criminal activity. Who is more at fault here? The media for embedding a lot of these stereotypes about black and latino men into our minds or us for allowing it to continue on? The fact of the matter is race really does influence our opinions and how we think about certain topics, especially when it comes to the judicial system. When race stops being such an issue, maybe we will be able to place a fairer judgment and punishment on criminals.

World In Conversation : Everyone Respond to This For This Week's Blog!

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:14:08 +0000

I have a lot of sympathy for the people in Haiti. My whole family happens to be from the island of Jamaica, so I am well aware that something terrible like that is a possibility for us too. God forbid a natural disaster happens to Jamaica, I would want people to get involved and respond, so it’s only fair that I help out people in need too. I have watched some of the videos and I liked the idea of partnering with the clothing manufacturer, Clorene Blaise. It just seemed like a more practical choice out of all the options. People need everyday items and that is what she offers. I feel like the other options, besides the insulated lunch bags, are not for everyday , practical use. Besides what she has to offer I want to help Clorene expand her business in the process of helping the people of Haiti. I feel really bad for her that she has to purchase her materials from the Dominican Republic for such an expensive price. It would be nice to help her get a logo for her designs. I also like that Sam wants to help her too. It was nice that he noted that she doesn’t want any hand outs, she just wants help to do what she loves. She has a team of people working around her that she has to pay a fair wage to. However, she doesn’t have the materials to produce to produce at a rapid rate and turn a quick profit. She needs help to purchase sewing machines so that she can improve the quality of her work and create her designs faster to put in the market. I think this is a great project because people only think about the damage from the hurricane but they really don’t think about the aftermath. People are really struggling out there for things we take for granted. It really opened my eyes to how bad things are in Haiti. These videos have motivated me to help. Not just because I feel bad but more because I know I can. With this project, I have the tools and materials to help, so why not give it my all? Again, if I were in their position, I would want people to help, so it is only right I do that for others. I am excited about this project and I can’t wait to meet up with my group and brainstorm ideas on how we can come up with a creative idea to help. I think the people in my group are all great and very bright so it should be an interesting and fun project. Not only would we be working together for a greater cause, we would be opening our eyes to how lucky we are to be in our position.

World In Conversation : Voices From The Classroom

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:53:52 +0000

Maybe YOU should do a little research of your own before you decide to comment on MY post. Thanks "Despite multiple terror warnings before and after 9/11, [Bush] repeatedly rejected counterterrorism resources that his own security agencies said was desperately needed to protect America," said David Sirota, spokesman for Podesta's group, which plans to post the documents on its Web site today. ------- The Washington Post (which is a credible source) http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?pagename... And fastforward to 18:10 where it backs up MY opinion and the article. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chj5R0Izt9s