I was getting my daily news on the internet today and came across an article that stated that the 26 year old FAMU student, Robert Champion, who died last month after a hazing incident–his death has been ruled a homicide. Its unfortunate. His autopsy report is available to view online. Even when I was a [...]

Recently, there have been several stories accusing sports coaches of various forms of child molestation. I am proud of the young men that have found the courage to speak up for themselves because they will become strengthened. I am happy for the families of the victims who have chosen to SUPPORT their adult children who [...]

I read this quote this morning and I shared it on all of my social media profiles. Here it is:   PS. Please leave me a comment and let me know why you feel that we’re silent about the things that matter. Is it because we feel that we have too much to lose? Is [...]

I wanted to share that quote with you today because it is SOOOOOO how I’m feeling… Peace & Love, Yasmin

This morning I saw this quote by Ghandi:   This quote says so much about life. Try to do something different and people will ignore you. Stay at it long enough, then people will ridicule you and say bad things about you.  Continue on that path and then they will do things to stop you.  [...]

Readers: I had a vision last night of a sexy, seductive male character for an upcoming adult novel. I’m thinking Idris caliber, but hey, the vision came without a name for him… Pick a character name for me. If you pick a name that I go with, I’ll send you an autographed book for yourself [...]

December 1st is World AIDS Day. We can celebrate the strides that have been made in the treatment of HIV/AIDS and we can do our part by getting tested. I’ve been tested several times. Education is power. The new treatment for HIV/AIDS patients is allowing them to live longer and fuller lives. Do not believe [...]

I admire Shaka, the man in this video, who has the courage and fortitude to tell young black men the truth. He is calling on young men to “Pull your self-esteem up. Turn your life around.” In the video he tells of how your “friends” will abandon you after you are sentenced to the penitentiary. [...]

The last few weeks have been extremely hectic in my household. I’m working with new clients and working on new film projects. I’ve been celebrating my birthday, celebrating my wedding anniversary and planning for the holidays ahead. Sometimes I feel overburdened, but without anything to do, I’d go crazy. One of my clients who I’m [...]

Every now and then I visit the website, MediaTakeOut. They have this feature on the site which is called Ratchetness or something very close. Well, its a photo feature of someone who has on the worst outfit ever. I mean really unspeakable outfits. This morning I was wondering, “How does a person develop a “ratchet” [...]

Two days after Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from her husband of 72 days, I have some comments  about the media, sexism, Reality TV, and parenting. The media is ALWAYS more critical of women than they are men. As we hear a bunch of commentary on Kim–the sextape, the Reggie Bush relationship, etc–we will hear [...]

Here I am on this Halloween. I’m in the mood. I’ve decided to be the good witch! I’m actually not a big Halloween person. A couple of years I just left a bucket of candy on my doorstep and did other things. But, I’ve decided to turn over a new leaf–which is to dress up, [...]