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This Just In: Zimmerman Had Drugs in His System Too?

This Just In: Zimmerman Had Drugs in His System Too?
The Trayvon Martin case remains in the spotlight as new evidence about what happened on his last day of life continues to emerge . From the 7-11 surveillance video minutes before the encounter to medical records revealing that Martin had THC in his system the day of the killing, the media has plenty to cover... Read more »
By Shantell Jamison,
Thursday at 10:19 pm
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Emotional Walls: Noone Should Have to Break Them Down But You

Emotional Walls: Noone Should Have to Break Them Down But You
“Some people put walls up, not to keep people out, but to see who cares enough to knock them down.” -Unknown Put the above quote as your Facebook status and I guarantee you’ll get at least a dozen “likes.” You won’t get any from me though. I couldn’t disagree more with the phrase.  It gives... Read more »
By Shantell Jamison,
May 16, 2012 at 12:01 pm
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She's Not A Gold Digger, She Just Knows What She Deserves

She's Not A Gold Digger, She Just Knows What She Deserves
Whenever I write, it’s always with the intention of creating a better understanding for people through situations that I’ve either witnessed, obsessed over in my head or been in myself. This one is no different; and it actually comes from a place of frustration. Frustration due to assumptions. Frustration at some people’s lack of desire... Read more »
By Shantell Jamison,
May 7, 2012 at 11:51 pm
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From Ex Girlfriend to Jumpoff

From Ex Girlfriend to Jumpoff
As I drove down Lake Shore Drive, a topic that a popular radio DJ was discussing caught my attention. She shared a recent experience about her ex-fiancee who is now married to someone else. She began to describe their relationship, and in a nutshell how it didn’t work out for various reasons. What caught my... Read more »
By Shantell Jamison,
April 29, 2012 at 6:37 pm
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N*gger Cake: Have A Slice?

N*gger Cake: Have A Slice?
Over the past few days a YouTube clip of Sweden’s Minister of Culture slicing into a cake depicting the body of an African woman went viral. With each slice of the African cake woman’s clitoris, yes you read right, the piece’s creator adorned in black-face screams in agony as a mostly white crowd smile and... Read more »
By Shantell Jamison,
April 21, 2012 at 8:52 pm
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This Just In: Your Sh*t Stinks Too

This Just In: Your Sh*t Stinks Too
“You Don’t Know WHERE the Haters are! - My High School Classmate’s Grandma I’d like to start off by stating that this post is strictly to inform and to share clues of determining who is offering constructive criticism and who is just plain negative. Lately I’ve either observed, was told about or have been involved... Read more »
By Shantell Jamison,
April 8, 2012 at 11:41 pm
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Natural Curly Hair, Please Don't Touch

Natural Curly Hair, Please Don't Touch
So..I’ve been natural for about three years now and the journey has been filled with challenges. I can’t say that I will never go back to the creamy crack, but I don’t see it in my future. I’m quite satisfied with the way that I can style my hair in it’s natural state and to... Read more »
By Shantell Jamison,
March 28, 2012 at 11:14 pm
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Trayvon Martin Case: Why it Has EVERYTHING To Do With Race

Trayvon Martin Case: Why it Has EVERYTHING To Do With Race
As I sit in front of my computer, reading the Facebook comments left on 17 year-old Trayvon Martin’s page, I start to cry. Cry for the life of a young boy lost, cry for the family and friends who now have to leave messages of fond memories on his profile, cry for the injustice that... Read more »
By Shantell Jamison,
March 17, 2012 at 9:41 am
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Just Because You're A Man Doesn't Mean You Can't Be A Ho

Just Because You're A Man Doesn't Mean You Can't Be A Ho
So…I’ve been thinking a lot about double standards in relation to sex and dating and how they affect our perceptions of men and women.  There’s the old, but steadfast belief that men who sleep around are seen as conquerors…those who “slay” the most kitty get daps and cheers from their homeboys, but let a woman... Read more »
By Shantell Jamison,
March 11, 2012 at 10:44 pm
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Proposition Season: Is Three Really A Crowd?

Proposition Season: Is Three Really A Crowd?
Anyone that knows me can tell you that I’m the less adventurous friend out of the group. The designated driver…the one that doesn’t do all of the crazy ish that the powers that be say we’re supposed to do during our 20s. But I’m also what you may call an introverted extrovert. You know the... Read more »
By Shantell Jamison,
February 25, 2012 at 4:40 pm
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