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Clutch Forums: Last 35 Posts http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ Clutch Forums: Last 35 Posts en Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:59:11 +0000 RifRaf on "CNN: Black in America--The Black Woman and Family" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-203 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:38:14 +0000 RifRaf 203@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ I'm really loving this series, because its covering a gamut of issues. Health. Gentrification. Employment. The Family. The fatherhood stuff strikes particularly home being a black male whose father wasn't present. . . and a relatively new father who is present in his child's life. I think in part this is as much individual responsibility - as it is a cultural responsibility. We got singers pissing on children - but then we wonder why boys don't respect girls...and girls have little esteem for themselves? The issues we face are bad not to mention double standards like "sowing wild oats" and "momma's baby, daddy's maybe". 30-40 years ago it was a cultural norm that you were a father to your children...to nowadays Barack gets looked at sideways for suggesting fatherhood is of especial importance when looking at the range of issues facing the majority of black folks. CLunn on "CNN: Black in America--The Black Woman and Family" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-202 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:12:03 +0000 CLunn 202@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ I am really happy the struggles and contrasting lifestyles of Blacks in America has now been brought to the forefront - and by a platform as viewed and respected as CNN. I watched Part 1 of this documentary and felt it was a fair assessment of both sides of life in our communities. The diversity of our culture opens us up to a broad range of controversy and criticism but it also expands our ability to achieve feats that are unimaginable. The beauty of our culture, in spite of the struggle is what needs to be nourished, focused on, and used as nurturing sustenance for those in our generation and the ones to follow who might be heading down a path of destruction. The interracial couples provided two sides of the same coin. The numbers with regard to absent fathers is staggering but not surprising. Whoopi summed it up best in discussing her own challenges as a single parent. The welfare system made it easier on women so long as there wasn't a man in the home. Now, while that may be the case, the question is - at what and whose expense? ANicole on "CNN: Black in America--The Black Woman and Family" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-201 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:37:07 +0000 ANicole 201@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ Lol! Sometimes our expectations can be wayyy too high. Bottom line, everyone has flaws. Point blank, me (or her) included. So don't be so judgmental. (I'm talking to myself now!). I still don't know about dating outside my race. I figure it's worth a try though, at this point. Patrice on "CNN: Black in America--The Black Woman and Family" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-200 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:36:17 +0000 Patrice 200@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ Heyy coming in all late, my elementary school which is around the corner from my house was the school they went too, yayayaaaaaaaa!!!! I can agree with the whole test/payment plan but it's important that these young kids know that even though money helps ALOT it doesn't fully equal up to success. I would hope that they explain that to them.... Dede on "CNN: Black in America--The Black Woman and Family" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-199 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:21:16 +0000 Dede 199@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ I totally agree. I am sure their parent or parents told them the same thing your Ma told you. I am still not ready for "Something New" but I am not opposed to it. Love is blind. But, the sister that wrote the screen play for the movie may have some really "different" expectations -- can someone make a spelling error?! ANicole on "CNN: Black in America--The Black Woman and Family" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-198 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:10:00 +0000 ANicole 198@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ As far as abandoning children, I don't know how that will change. Men need to not only think about that child and responsibility, but that woman. I think a lot of times, men can easily leave the child because there's no respect for the woman who's carrying the child in the first place. She's just another chick he slept with. There are no other ties to each other or a real relationship, so what? I live by what my Mama told me, "whoever you lay down with is a potential father of your child." Men should think the same. If she was good enough to sleep with, be good enough to take care of the child. Dede on "CNN: Black in America--The Black Woman and Family" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-197 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:57:11 +0000 Dede 197@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ Exactly, I know. SOME Black men have these expectations of how their mate is supposed to look (like Beyonce...Hi B!), act and dress -- when sadly a lot of them are not the cutest, smartest or the best catch. AND....I must say that SOME Black women are like that too - but we end up coming around ---- especially when we are stuck at the house watching Lifetime with our cat! But, a lot of men (I know) just say "I'm not trying to get married anytime soon" and continue going to the Velvet Room every weekend. We have to talk about what happen to Black men loving and supporting Black women. Not talking about all -- cause more than half of our men are doing their thing, but why is it SO EASY to walk away from your child? That's my issue with some Black men. You help make the child and you walk away from not only the mother but your own child. Something has to change. ANicole on "CNN: Black in America--The Black Woman and Family" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-196 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:44:54 +0000 ANicole 196@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ That would be great because there is most definitely a divide. I wish they would get into other factors in why Black women are single. It's so much more than intimidation on men's parts. Dede on "CNN: Black in America--The Black Woman and Family" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-195 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:39:45 +0000 Dede 195@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ Yeah Alisha. That was deep -- I was like "wow...my baby breaking it down like that!" -- just playing.:) I am definitely looking forward to tomorrow. I was talking with Erin tonight and we both hope they go into the "Black Woman Black Man" divide. ANicole on "CNN: Black in America--The Black Woman and Family" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-194 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:31:49 +0000 ANicole 194@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ Let's see...I loved it! I thought there were other issues they could have touched on, but it was only two hours. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's special. I loved how they showed the differences in the way we live our lives. The good, as well as the bad choices or situations we're in. I think that theme is universal, but I'd like others to leave the special knowing that there is no "prototype" or generic African American. Everyone is not a product of negativity. We share the same struggles, but yet we're all different. And yes, Dede...Roland Fryer is my new crush! I loved the concept of licking salt off of the slave's cheek. Dede on "CNN: Black in America--The Black Woman and Family" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-193 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:10:14 +0000 Dede 193@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ I forgot to mention I have a new crush --- Roland Fryer --- I know....but he's so cute to me!! Dede on "CNN: Black in America--The Black Woman and Family" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-192 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:06:32 +0000 Dede 192@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ I thought it was great! I was impressed that all the elements of our story were highlighted. The stats for single moms were out of control and so were the HIV/AIDS numbers - a BIG EYEOPENER! My only problem is I wish it was longer -- 2 hours was not enough! Soledad did a awesome job. Clutch on "CNN: Black in America--The Black Woman and Family" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-191 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:00:59 +0000 Clutch 191@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ Tonight CNN premiered their two-part Black in America documentary. What did you think? Was it an accurate portrayal of the current state of black women and the African American family structure? Do you think it offered any kind of real solutions? New insights? ceecee on "If Looks Could Kill" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=79#post-190 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:05:13 +0000 ceecee 190@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ that was a great series WhitneyMaiers on "If Looks Could Kill" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=79#post-189 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:31:31 +0000 WhitneyMaiers 189@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ The final webisode for If Looks Could Kill was released this week! The Sell Out concludes Bianca’s story when she finds evidence leading her to the person responsible for this chaotic turn of events in her life. Check it out and see how it all ends for our girl – simply put, she’s fierce! :) Watch it here: <a href="http://www.iflookscouldkill.com/episode6.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.iflookscouldkill.com/episode6.htm</a> And this week is your chance to sign in to win the grand prize drawing: a fully loaded ’09 Toyota Camry XLE! You have until July 28th to enter, so don’t wait too long honey! Best wishes, Whitney Maiers ILCK Ambassador <a href="mailto:maiers.whitney@gmail.com">maiers.whitney@gmail.com</a> WhitneyMaiers on "If Looks Could Kill" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=79#post-188 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:32:32 +0000 WhitneyMaiers 188@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ The drama is definitely heating up on If Looks Could Kill when Bianca makes a shocking discovery. Check out the latest with the release of episode four - Family Jewels (http://www.iflookscouldkill.com/episode4.htm). I'm still wondering who I can even trust! <code> <pre><code><</code></pre> </code> Don't forget to sign in this week too. You can expect hot giveaways like Sony Cybershot digital cameras, plus Visa and Target gift cards! So let's watch it together then come back here and discuss :) <code> <pre><code><</code></pre> </code> Best, Whitney Maiers ILCK Ambassador <a href="mailto:maiers.whitney@gmail.com">maiers.whitney@gmail.com</a> WhitneyMaiers on "If Looks Could Kill" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=79#post-187 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:28:39 +0000 WhitneyMaiers 187@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ Hey honeys! Nice to meet you all, I’m Whitney :) Just catching a breath from all the craziness going on in the latest If Looks Could Kill episode. If you don’t know what that is yet, don’t worry, Miss Whitney is here to give you the rundown: I work with Toyota, who has released some interactive new webisodes about an aspiring fashion assistant, Bianca Turner (played by Femi Emiola, Wicked Wicked Games), who is a prime example of a woman who’s got it going on. I’m talking the dream job, a man who’s got all the ladies drooling, and the spice to keep it all together when hell hits the fan. Think James Bond meets Sanaa Lathan in “Something New”, Bianca is the girl who isn’t afraid to run in her Louboutin heels ok! You’ll just have to see what I’m talking about by playing catch up to the latest episode, To Paris With Love, where our girl Bianca finds herself in some trouble once she gets to Paris to settle unfinished business with her father. FYI: Don’t be surprised when you find yourself reeled in like bait while trying to figure out who the bad guy is! That will make two of us haha… Check it out: <a href="http://www.iflookscouldkill.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.iflookscouldkill.com</a> On top of that, they are giving away all kinds of prizes. I’m talking about a trip to Paris, Coach gift cards, a new ’09 Toyota Camry and plenty more – trust. Watch and let me know what you ladies think… looking forward to talking with you soon!! Stay fab, Whitney Maiers ILCK Ambassador <a href="mailto:maiers.whitney@gmail.com">maiers.whitney@gmail.com</a> musicbeat123 on "Producers -- Got beats? Get Heard, Get Paid" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=78#post-186 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:33:06 +0000 musicbeat123 186@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ Got a catalog of beats and don't know what to do with them? Check out <a href="http://www.musicplacements.com." rel="nofollow">www.musicplacements.com.</a> These guys will walk your beats directly into at least 5 A&Rs at major labels. G-Unit, Atlantic, Warner, Def Jam, Violator, Universal and more. They have 4 tracks on the up coming July 1st Jim Jones / Byrd Gang album. They are serious! musicbeat on "Producers -- Got beats? Get Heard, Get Paid" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=77#post-185 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:31:17 +0000 musicbeat 185@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ Got a catalog of beats and don't know what to do with them? Check out <a href="http://www.musicplacements.com." rel="nofollow">www.musicplacements.com.</a> These guys will walk your beats directly into at least 5 A&Rs at major labels. G-Unit, Atlantic, Warner, Def Jam, Violator, Universal and more. They have 4 tracks on the up coming July 1st Jim Jones / Byrd Gang album. They are serious! clavin on "The REWIND at the UG-- Chicago" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=76#post-184 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:38:35 +0000 clavin 184@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ Hey! I just wanted to say that I went to the Underground last Thursday for the Rewind, and I had a blast! My girlfriends and I went together and we got VIP passes and free old school t-shirts! It was soo much fun. Thanks for posting that! I'll be there again this Thursday! Kristin on "The REWIND at the UG-- Chicago" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=76#post-183 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:40:22 +0000 Kristin 183@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ Hey Clutch Readers! The A-Team of The Underground, the same people who created some of Chicago's favorite venues like Le Passage, The Dragon Room, and Rockit Bar & Grill, are creating another movement that is bound to be huge. Premiering Thursday, June 12th, is The Rewind at The Underground. Every Thursday from 9PM to 4AM, The Underground will represent all things old school for our generation; everything you love from the 80's and 90's. That's all I can say for now, so come check it out and see for yourself. Who doesn't like to kick it old school every once and a while? Again, here are the details: The Rewind premieres June 12th @ The Underground Located at 56 W. Illinois, between Clark and Dearborn Every Thursday 9PM-4AM See you there! sherri on "Mochababy,the all natural beauty product for the young,fly,and classy" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=75#post-182 Fri, 30 May 2008 20:38:17 +0000 sherri 182@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ Hello, I found Clutch today and I must say "I love it". I am the owner of a natural body and bath product line. All of my products are handcrafted with all natural and organic nut butters and essential oils. The products are small,chic,cute, and affordable! Please visit the website at <a href="http://www.getmochababy.com." rel="nofollow">www.getmochababy.com.</a> Stay Cute, Naturally!!! BEATMUSIC on "Producers -- Got Beats? Now what do you do with them?" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=73#post-180 Fri, 23 May 2008 14:55:00 +0000 BEATMUSIC 180@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ You spent all that time on those beats and now what do you do with them? If you are a serious hip hop or R&B producer and have high quality beats you should check out <a href="http://www.musicplacements.com" rel="nofollow">www.musicplacements.com</a> They guarantee that at least 5 A&Rs from major labels will hear your tracks within 7 days! they walk your beats right into the A&Rs at G-Unit, Atlantic, Warner, Violator, DTP, B yrd Gang, Def Jam... New producers can get paid up to $5000 per track placed! <a href="http://www.musicplacements.com" rel="nofollow">www.musicplacements.com</a> blackandmarried on "Jill Scott Live in DC Promoting Her New Bra Line With Ashley Stewart" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=72#post-179 Thu, 22 May 2008 03:38:23 +0000 blackandmarried 179@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ <a href="http://www.myfoxwfld.com/myvoicedc/2008/05/20/jill-scotts-new-butterfly-bra-design-live-on-fmn/" rel="nofollow">http://www.myfoxwfld.com/myvoicedc/2008/05/20/jill-scotts-new-butterfly-bra-design-live-on-fmn/</a> Bird on "Daughters of Babylon" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=71#post-178 Tue, 20 May 2008 04:50:50 +0000 Bird 178@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ I remember how I loved my grandmother's hands; they were coco brown, warm, and strong. I would often press my hand against her hand and dream of the day when our fingers would match perfectly. My grandmother was a quiet woman whom I loved but never knew. She would smile the brightest smile I have ever seen now or then, and giggle, but that's about it. I wanted her to share with me her soul food recipes, but more importantly to share with me who she was and how she got from Arkansas to Indy and raised a family of eight. I wanted to know what made her giggle, cry, angry, and loving in her lifetime. Grandma died in 2006 and I never got an answer to any of my questions... But soon after, the secrets and curses of my family rose from the dead... Have you looked in the mirror and smiled at the thought of how much you resemble your mother with those high cheek bones or how you inherited your father's sense of humor? Don't we delight in the fact that we belong to someone and that someone has deposited some of the most intriguing things about us in us by way of DNA. But what about the things that are thrust upon us without warning or choice... What about generational curses? I have written a novel entitled, Daughters of Babylon: the Covenant. It is a fictional story of four young black girls who, before they can make choices for their own lives, are bound by the generation of sin and pain before them. Each one experiences her own devastating consequences and each fight to have their own spirits live. But, a generation of hurt and pain doesn't go away easily as these young girls find out on their journey. But, they must prevail in order to receive the Covenant. There is a unexpected ending that will have you craving for a sequel. I have had rave reviews and am just in the early stages of promoting my book. Daughters of Babylon: the Covenant has a cult following and the women (men) who have read the novel have found themselves in one of the characters. You can order your book from my website @ <a href="http://www.birdzofafeather.net." rel="nofollow">www.birdzofafeather.net.</a> You can also view the characters on the site and put your face on whichever one you belong to. Are you a Daughter of Babylon? Nikki on "Stuff White People Like" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=54#post-176 Tue, 06 May 2008 17:51:57 +0000 Nikki 176@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ I am in tears right now. Rollin' on the gad damn floor! I'm on my lunch break, so I decided to get my daily dose of Clutch. Browsing through the forums and this is what I find -- a link to "Stuff White People Like." I was soooooo crackin' up over this post: <a href="http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/97-scarves/." rel="nofollow">http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/97-scarves/.</a> "#97 Scarves" is the most funniest thing! And the comments that people left are so crazy! Like this one, "Oh that’s funny because black people can afford none of those things lololololololol." OMG, that's halarious! Thanks for a good laugh! BeatMaster1114 on "Music Publishing Deal?" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=69#post-175 Thu, 01 May 2008 06:37:32 +0000 BeatMaster1114 175@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ Anyone have any contacts at a music publishing company or major music label? I’m a hip hop producer try’in to get in the game. Been makin beats for 7 years. I’m looking for a production deal or a publishing deal. My boy got some tracks placed on the last Jim Jones album through <a href="http://www.musicplacements.com." rel="nofollow">www.musicplacements.com.</a> He produced the Weatherman track. They got a connect with G-unit too. They rejected my tracks cause I’m not 18 tho. Anyone else used these guys? Got any other connects? LadiJai on "Redefining Our Image Discussions: Bust It Baby Casting Video" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=56#post-174 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:17:40 +0000 LadiJai 174@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ The only thought I could truly form after watching this was WHY... why my sisters, must we act this way... and for Plies? LadiJai on "Yep, Black Folks Do Yoga" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=67#post-173 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:23:14 +0000 LadiJai 173@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ I love yoga, and desire to be an instuctor, and hopefully open my own studio... I just have to get through grad school first. azizabeautysupply on "Website that sells natural beauty products for multicultural consumers" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=68#post-172 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:35:47 +0000 azizabeautysupply 172@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ CHECK OUT THIS SITE FOR NATURAL BEAUTY PRODUCTS: <a href="http://www.azizabeautysupply.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.azizabeautysupply.com</a> CHECK OUT THIS BLOG: <a href="http://azizabeauty.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://azizabeauty.blogspot.com/</a> yogalena on "Yep, Black Folks Do Yoga" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=67#post-171 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:36:10 +0000 yogalena 171@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ Hi Clutch Fam - If you're living your life like it's golden - or aspire to - please visit my blog, <a href="http://www.yogalena.blogspot.com." rel="nofollow">www.yogalena.blogspot.com.</a> It chronicles my life as a Black woman balancing family, work, relationships and life as a teacher and student of yoga. I write about everything from weight management to relationships to positive thinking to entrepreneurship and of course, yoga. I'm no Oprah, but I try to keep it funny, uplifting and entertaining. I'd love to have y'all visit and spread the word! And thanks to Clutch for adding me to the Blog Index. Dede on "Redefining Our Image Discussions: Bust It Baby Casting Video" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=56#post-170 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:07:34 +0000 Dede 170@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ Me either! Dede on "It's Time for a Change in My Wardrobe!!!!" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=64#post-169 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:05:50 +0000 Dede 169@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ For shoes - I would start with <a href="http://www.naturalizer.com" rel="nofollow">www.naturalizer.com</a> - they have some cute options and they are very comfortable. For clothes: I would try Old Navy, Target and check out this interview we did with Monif C. <a href="http://www.clutchmagonline.com/fashion/plus-size-diva-monif-c-interview" rel="nofollow">www.clutchmagonline.com/fashion/plus-size-diva-monif-c-interview</a> - her clothes look fabulous! Dede on "What about the men?" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=65#post-168 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:00:13 +0000 Dede 168@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ Hi Omotoke, We are happy to hear that and to answer your question...Yes! You should check out Scheme Magazine (www.schememag.com) they have an awesome mix of articles and interviews. And they are our big brothers! Villager on "Electronic Village" http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/topic.php?id=66#post-167 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:07:48 +0000 Villager 167@http://clutchmagonline.com/forums/ I invite Clutch Magazine readers to check out the <a href="http://electronicvillage.blogspot.com">Electronic Village</a> if you have time or inclination. We are a member of The AfroSpear. One of the regular features of our blog is the monthly <a href="http://electronicvillage.blogspot.com/2008/04/top-ten-black-blogs-apr-2008.html">Black Blog Rankings</a>! Is your favorite Black owned & operated blog on this list? peace, Villager