Monday, April 26, 2010
BFT Discussion: What do you think about immigration issue in Arizona?
What do you think about immigration issue in Arizona? Should the police pull over Latinos to determine if they are immigrants or citizens?
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
BFT Remembers: Guru (Keith Elam)
Rap artist, Guru, has passed away from a long battle with cancer on Monday. As part of the duo, Gangstarr, he made such hits as "Mass Appeal", "Skills" and "Code of the Streets". He will truly missed.
BFT Remembers: Dorothy Height
Civil Rights Leader, Dorothy Height has passed away at age of 98. She was deemed the "Godmother of the Civil Rights Movement". For 40 years, she led the National Council of Negro Women. She also marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mrs. Height died at Howard University Hospital where she had been in serious condition for weeks.
BFT Discussion: How to Date and Stay Saved
Hey Y'all! I found an interesting subject on Twitter. How do you date and stay saved? Is that possible? I am a Christian woman and I find it easier to not date. However, if there are other ways, please enlighten us. BFT Family, please weigh in!!!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
BFT DVD Movie Spotlight: "Love & Other Four Letter Words"
I justed to share one of my favorite independent films. It is called "Love & Other Four Letter Words" staring Tangi Miller, Flex Alexander, Tasha Smith, Essence Atkins, Aloma Wright, Sandy Brown, and Marcus Patrick. This is a cute romantic comedy!
This film is about Stormy La Rue, a Chicago TV talk show host who has dreams of taking her show national. The only thing she loves as much as her pursuit of television greatness is her grandmother, who raised her in the "deep south." Stormy would do anything to please her "Nana," even if it means lying to her on her deathbed! Stormy tries to pull of the biggest show of her life...by faking her own wedding!
BFT Discussion: Where should the stimulus money go to?
Should the stimuluous money that was appointed by President Obama have gone to the state or to specific cities? Thoughts?
BFT Discussion: Do We Need Another March on Washington?
Hey BFT Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter Family, do you think we need another march on Washington to discuss the black agenda? Would you support it and participate? Do you think it will do any good?
Saturday, April 17, 2010
BFT Movie Review: "Death At A Funeral"
I went to see the re-make of "Death at a Funeral" staring Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, Tracy Morgan, Loretta Devine, Zoe Saldana, Columbus Short, Luke Wilson, Kevin Hart, Regina Hall, Peter Dinklage, Ron Glass, Keith David, James Marsden, and Danny Glover. This movie is about a family's who is holding a funeral for the patriach of the family in their home. There are a lot of twist and turns in getting in making the funeral happen. You know what happens at a black funeral, there is a lot of drama.
I found this film to be just ok. Now granted there were some very scenes, but in all I was expecting the movie have more funnier scenes. The trailer scenes weren't as funny when I saw the movie but the movie did make up for it with the bathroom scene with Tracy Morgan and Danny Glover. James Marsden was funny as hell too. I give this film 3 out of 5 black stars.
BFT Discussion: Black Folk Mentality
Why do people especially black folks idolize the hustler mentality or street mentality? It seems that a lot of our young men only talk about getting money (drugs, gambling, bootleg movies, etc.), sex (how many women they have and how many kids and baby mamas they), degrading women, and killing each other. A lot of our young women are looking like prostitutes. Some of doing the same things these young men are doing. If our youth is the voice of tomorrow, then our future don't look to bright. Your thoughts!!!!!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
The University of Notre Dame's First Black Valedictorian
BFT would like to congradulate Katie Washington on being the first black valedictorian at the University of Notre Dame. Never in the University's 161 years of existence has there ever been a black valedictorian.
Katie Washington is from Gary, Indiana. She carries a 4.0 GPA majoring in biology and minoring in Catholic social teaching. According to the Northwest Indiana Times, Washington plans to continue her studies at Johns Hopkins University and follow in her father’s footsteps into medicine.
BFT News: Civil Rights Leader, Benjamin Hooks Dies
Civil Rights Leader and Activist, Benjamin Hooks, has passed away at the age of 85. Mr. Hooks served as the pastor of Greater New Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan for 30 years. He served as executive director for the NAACP from 1977 to 1992. He was the first black judge in the South since Reconstruction, and first to be appointed to the Federal Communications Commission. The World War II veteran, who worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., won the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2007.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
BFT Discussion: Thoughts on the Confederate Flag?
This weekend, I traveled to my cousin's house in Oakley, California for my cousin's birthday party. As we turned into her subdivision, we noticed that we were following an old green pick-up truck that had a huge confederate flag on the back of it. I was actually a little stunned to see this right before my eyes in this day and age. I kept on my way to my cousin's house but I really did not know where to place my feeling on this. What do you think about this? What do you think the motive is?
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
BFT Food For Thought: He Saw The Best In Me
On my way to Sunrise Service, I was listening to the song "He Saw The Best In Me" by Marvin Sapp and it got me to thinking. Why is it so much easier to look at the negative things of a person? Better than that... why is it easier to believe the negative things about a person? Shouldn't we be looking for the best things in a person? Shouldn't we be looking more at the good qualities than the negative qualities? Do you need to change your train of thought? I am guilty for looking at the negative things more than the positive. I know that I can and have to do better. Can you admit that? Are you willing to do something about it?
Monday, April 5, 2010
BFT Thought: Is There Such As Thing As Sexual Addiction?
Is there such a thing as sexual addiction? We have Tiger Woods, Jesse James (Sandra Bullock's husband) , Eric Benet who has alleged that they had to go to therapy for this addiction. Check out what Stephan A. Smith says about it! What are your thoughts?
Brian McKnight Interviews El Debarge
If you have been wondering what happened to El Debarge, he is telling his story to Brian McKnight. Check it out and let us know what you think. Also, check out the live performance that also gives. He has not lost it. Can't wait until he tours.
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