When I watch this testimony about a former BMF member, it reminds me of how much it bothers me every time I hear the Rick Ross BMF song on the radio.  A person with a fake persona is able to spread the lies about a lifestyle he never lived to the masses while influencing children and adults. 

Rick Ross is a former Correctional Officer that is just a great actor who stole his material from inmates while ear hustling their stories.  In Hollywood he would have to pay these inmates for the rights to their stories.  That is why he was sued by the real Rick Ross for getting rich off his name.  Unfortunately the real Rick Ross lost.

The fact that he is a fraud of persona does not bother me as much as the fact that he influences millions of people and glorifies a lifestyle that feeds the very system he used to work for.  Many do not realize that the prison system is big business and modern day slavery.  In hindsight I wouldn't be surprised of Rick Ross and people like him are mascots for the prison system business.

Smart people that I have come across that have really lived the lifestyle Rick Ross glorifies, downplay it.  It is not something they are proud of and they are glad to have found a way out; an alternative means of feeding their families.





Thank you to Rasha Entertainment for bringing this video to my attention.  Check out his spin on the video: http://rashaentertainment.com/ex-b-m-f-member-seeks-salvation-in-god/

Will Your Favorite Rapper Post Your Bond?

Exodus 22:16-17:

If a man seduces a virgin who is not pledged to be married and sleeps with her, he must pay the bride-price, and she shall be his wife. If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, he must still pay the bride-price for virgins.

Deuteronomy 22:28-29:

If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not pledged to be married and rapes her and they are discovered, he shall pay the girl's father fifty shekels of silver. He must marry the girl, for he has violated her. He can never divorce her as long as he lives.

Virginity: From The Auction Block to Your TV

"Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go: From Mental Welfare to Mental Health," discusses the life and growth of Lucille O'Neal.  This autobiography explores the trials and mistakes of her life and the lessons learned.  Lucille O'Neal wants to let people women know that it is never to late to change and enjoy life.

I never thought about what its like for a mother to send her son off to the NBA.  I always assumed the transitions from college to the NBA were flawless and only considered the material changes.  After reading her perspective on in the cultivating of an NBA superstar, I now have a new respect for athletes and their families.

This book is great for people who enjoy inspiring stories, but also for those who want to take a look inside the childhood of NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal.

Review: Inspirational Book From The Mother of Shaquille O'Neal - Lucille O'Neal

Last month I wrote a blog post about a woman in Clayton County that lost her baby due to a police brutality incident during an Animal Control misunderstanding.  Her name is Shennielle Youhoing-Nanan and she left me a comment last week to thank me for reporting the facts.

I was thrilled to know that I had touched Shennielle Youhoing-Nanan's life, but it was especially flattering to receive a thank you from her during all of her grief.

As I make my way around Atlanta, I run into people that appreciate my posts, have questions,  or have feedback - Submit them!  I would love to hear from you.

Touching Lives

After reading "Can't No Dog Worry This Pussy Cat" by Okeeba Jubalo and Zach Davis, I just had to interview them.  I really wanted to know where they were coming from. 

Make sure you revisit "Can't No Dog Worry This Pussy Cat" Part 1 and my review on RashaEntertainment.com.

Let me know what you think.


Candace:  What moment prompted you two to write this book?



Okeeba Jubalo:  "Yes...we are only getting started. There is sooooo much that we did not write."



Candace:  In the book you mentioned that you have daughters, based on the changes in the times and the increased focus on the lack of available black men in the media, are you concerned with  the choices available to your daughters in the future, despite your teachings?


Candace:  Will there be speaking engagements and tours?

Okeeba Jubalo:  "Yeah. We are putting together our book tour that will start this Spring/Summer. This starting focus will be in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, North Carolina, & Florida. We are also planning on doing the college scene and forming our PUSSY CAT Book Clubs.
Stay tuned for the CD and the talk show that we are putting together."

Okeeba Jubalo:  "HELL YEAH...LIKE LOOKING FOR A GRAIN OF SUGAR IN A 100 LB BAG OF SALT!"
LOL...just kidding...kinda."

"Can't No Dog Worry This Pussy Cat" Part 2

People have always asked me where I get my knowledge on relationships, my response has always been the same; male friends and mistakes.  Watching and observing how men really feel about women and their actions was the best education I could have ever had, next to learning from my own mistakes.  I learned the game early and didn't follow the typical rules of relationships, but in the end I found my soul mate.  Had I not made my mistakes, had I followed the typical rules,or had I not paid attention to and asked questions of the men around me, I would have never found the love of my life.

It's not always easy for women to make new-truly platonic friends, especially once they get closer to and beyond 30.  So what do you do?  Read "Can't No Dog Worry This Pussy Cat: A Woman's Pocket Guide to Getting a Good Man and Keeping Him," by Okeeba Jubalo and Zachary Davis.    

The duo covers issues such as:

• Taking advise from negative friends
• Holding out on intimacy
• Gold Diggers
• Settling
• Self-Esteem
• Cheating
•  Unhappy, Desperate and Crazy Women 

In order to really accept their knowledge and receive the benefits of this book, you need to really take an honest look at yourself and your previous interaction with the opposite sex.  It took me three hours to get through this book because I just could not seem to put it down.  Statements made in "Can't No Dog Worry This Pussy Cat" are jaw dropping and utterly amazing, yet they are very true.  The tone is direct, straight to the point, with no sugar-coating.  Visit http://rosesnbrassknuckles.com/ for more information.

 Be sure to sure to check out my review of "Can't No Dog Worry This Pussy Cat" for Rasha Entertainment.

"Can't No Dog Worry This Pussy Cat" Part 1

 Clayton County wrongfully sent more than two dozen officers to  Shennielle Youhoing-Nanan's house over an Animal Control violation. 

The worst part about it is that Shennielle was not even guilty of the Animal Control violation.  Internal Affairs has received the report and the County departments have no comment.

This report came from AJC.com

Jones said Youhoing-Nanan was rousted from her home in bedclothes and paraded into the street partially naked. He said she was taken to a hospital after emergency medical personnel determined she needed care. He also said she was taken to jail after her hospital discharge.
Jones said Youhoing-Nanan began bleeding because of the rough treatment, and that a doctor whom she visited later could testify that she suffered a miscarriage.

"Witnesses can say the knee in the back is what caused the heavy bleeding," Jones said. "It was like a SWAT team raid ... certainly an overreaction for dogs."

 Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad!


Attorney: Dog-busting cops caused woman's miscarriage  | ajc.com

Clayton County Police Kill A Baby