REPOST: SHE’S GOTTA HAVE IT

This weekend, while at a house party that, as always, promised good vibes, I found myself outside chatting with friends. Somehow, the conversation turned to She’s Gotta Have It, which led me to recall the “A.S.S.” survey I had reposted here last year and the wide range of reactions it sparked. Since it’s been on my mind and I haven’t written anything new, I’ve decided to share it again. Enjoy.

Recently, I came across a survey that Spike Lee reportedly gave to several women to help shape the character who would become Nola Darling in She’s Gotta Have It from Che Grand. As I read through the questions, I grew curious about what the answers might look like more than two decades after the film’s original release, and the survey that inspired such a provocative character at the time.

This is where you, my loyal, beautiful, intelligent, and open-minded female readers and friends, come in. And yes, I'm greasing you up, but I mean every word. So, if you feel comfortable, I invite you to take the survey. And if you prefer to keep your answers private, you are welcome to share them anonymously as a commenter on my blog.

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NOTE: The last time I posted this blog it lead to some controversy and not everyone was happy with my post (to say the least). If this offends you, I apologize in advance.

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN - DANCE AFRICA IS HERE!!!!

One of the most beautiful gatherings of black people, food, music, art, woman, and great vibes each year. Also a wonderful beginning to the unofficial start of summer. See you in the streets.



http://www.bam.org/events/08AFRI/08AFRI_bazaar.aspx

Sat, May 24, 12noon—10pm
Sun, May 25, 12noon—8pm
Mon, May 26, 12noon—7pm

Over 250 vendors from around the world converge on the streets surrounding BAM, transforming the neighborhood into a global marketplace offering African, Caribbean, and African-American food, crafts, and fashion. Rain or shine!

As part of the festivities, BAM presents a live showcase of roaming drummers, dancers, and stilt walkers inspired by the spirit of Africa.

I SEE PISS COMING I MOVE!

SHE SAW PISS COMING SHE STAYED!

I RESPECT THIS!

GVG
~when keeping it real goes right~

YOU KNOW I ALREADY KNEW THIS..,

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO YOU AND YOURS

LET THERE BE LIGHT....

Below is just the fix we need on a nasty, dark, rainy day like today. Enjoy.



THANX TIMM

LOLA'S VILLAGE VOICE STORY OUT TODAY!!!!!

Below is a link to the story in this month’s Village Voice about Lola's ongoing fight with the Soho Alliance and our "Dinner for a cause" events back on March 26TH AND 27TH, 2008 by Chloe A. Hilliard. A special Thanx goes to all the promoters who helped not only promote, but organize this event, and made it the huge success it was - DJ Herbert, Ed Freiberg, DJ Marc Smooth and Stone Jackson of EarCandyNYC, Kevin Powell, Grae Enterprise, MIH Icon, Gary Grant, Omar Hamilton, Danny Castro, Juanito Fortuno, C.I.A, Yaz, and DJ Cosi.

Thank you to EVERYONE who assisted in making this event such a great success by patronizing the restaurant on both nights of the "Dinner with a cause" events and all the nights after. We appreciate you all and hope you continue to support and spread the word about Lola's and their ongoing issues.

Lola is Soul
www.Lolaissoul.com
15 Watts st. corner of Thompson st. (Soho, New York)
T. 212.675.6700



Deep South of Houston: Is a Soul-Food Restaurant Too Black for Soho?
by Chloe A. Hilliard
May 6th, 2008 12:00 AM

Lola, a soul-food restaurant that featured live rhythm-and-blues acts, attracts a largely black clientele, and also went by the name Lola Is Soul, decided in 2004, for business reasons, to move from Chelsea to Soho. But once they got there, the owners—a biracial couple—ran into surprisingly stiff opposition from the Soho Alliance, a community group that has opposed Lola's liquor license and its legal petition to have live entertainment at its new location.

Cries of racism have, not surprisingly, been leveled by Lola's supporters. But Don Clark MacPherson, a longtime resident of the neighborhood and a member of the Soho Alliance—as well as the publisher of the Soho Journal—says that the accusations of racism are unfounded. Lola, he tells the Voice, just moved to Soho at a bad time: Frustrated by the large number of nightclubs already in the area, the alliance saw in Lola simply one liquor license too many. "Race in this issue is a red herring," he says. "I don't think that the type of music had anything to do with it. The objection started before anyone heard about the type of music Lola played." Continue reading here


Also check out the Villager story here