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On Tuesday, singer Chris Brown was arrested on felony assault with a deadly weapon charges after what many are calling a stand-off.
According to Los Angeles County jail records, the "Fine China" singer posted $250,000 bail hours following his arrest.
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Brown was accused of pointing a gun in model Baylee Curran's face during a gathering at his house. The Associated Press reported that the model has visited Brown's home in the past and had never had any problems.
TMZ reported that on Monday Brown, 27, was tested for drugs after sources claim that there were drugs at Brown's home. This accusation was made and Chris blood sample was taken before Baylee made the assault charges against him. When Baylee was asked about any drug use she became nervous, according to TMZ live.
It was also reported that during the stand-off Brown threw a duffel bag with two guns and drugs out of the window.
Chris Brown was not arrested on drug charges but he was charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon.
Tamara M. Anderson
@mstekeyla
@mahoganymagazin
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Sadly, singer T-Pain was hit with some devastating news when he found out his 23-year-old Javona Glover was stabbed to death at a Walgreens in Tallahassee, Florida early Tuesday, August 30.
According to news reports, Glover who leaves behind a 2-year-old, was rushed to the hospital following the stabbing. Due to the severe injuries she later died.
While the sudden stabbing is currently under investigation T-Pain is asking that all media outlets and bloggers to leave his family alone. However, he has asked fans to help the police find the suspect who stabbed his niece.
“To all the media/news outlets and bloggers in Tallahassee: pls leave my family the f**k alone,” the "Buy You A Drank" singer posted on Twitter. “We're not here for your story. Let us be pls.”
May Javona Glover rest in heaven! Condolences go out to T-Pain and his family!
Tamara M. Anderson
@mstekeyla
@mahoganymagazin
It is very important for parents and elders from older generations to teach their children, grandchildren and younger generations the history of their ethnicity and their ancestors. Every culture lives a different lifestyle and uphold specific beliefs and values; therefore, it is important to educate our youth before they become mockeries of society.
In this case I am referring to the N word, a derogatory term once used to describe black people during slavery. It is also a word used now as an expression, a figure of speech, mostly used by males in greetings and general conversations.
Many are wondering how an expression once used as a demeaning term towards blacks, all of a sudden turned out to be acceptable by blacks. But if one of another race uses the N word, blacks become irate and ready to fight, because then it’s insulting to them and disrespectful towards the black race. Older generations find the N word offensive and disrespectful to the black race, while generations thereafter embrace it. The younger generations are only repeating what they hear on a constant bases, which is why i strongly believe some repetitive patterns need to be broken, or ceased before it becomes a habit.
Hip Hop artists, videos, and cable programs have been blamed for the popular use of the N word. The truth is the N word didn’t just start being used in any of those things. During the early 70s and thereafter, comedians and actors often used the N word in stand up comedy shows, skits and black films. Rather it’s from the television or the radio, the N word’s influential power has caused criticism, which has brought about major controversial attacks. The N word has also been banned from television networks, and radio shows, but banning the N word doesn’t stop people from using it!
It is easy for a child to repeat what they hear and not know what it means. When my sons were younger they often heard the N word. The first time they said it, I immediately encouraged them not to say it again. As they became older I explained why the meaning of the word is offensive to some and why others feel more comfortable using it.
How the N word was used decades ago is different than the way it is perceived now. Even though some blacks use the term as an expression, or a general way of speaking, I don’t use the N word simply because I choose not to and it’s not apart of my vocabulary. I feel it is not appropriate to address someone in that manner. I also feel that if it’s not okay for the opposite race to use it, then it’s not okay for African Americans to use it either.
Is it a good thing or a bad thing for blacks to call one another the N word? I won’t say it’s a good thing or a bad thing, who am I to judge. However, it means the same thing no matter how you use it or spell it. I am not saying those who use it are wrong;, however, it does send off a misconception. It's no different than the holidays. How we celebrate them is different from it's initial meaning!
Sometimes we have to be responsible for our own actions and set by example. Even if we don’t have children we still should be more careful of what we say and more aware of what we do, not just for ourselves but for our upcoming youth!
By: Tamara M. Anderson
This article was orginally published in January 2011!
