HU Alumni Show Support

On Friday at Howard University a protest took place that shook up the campus on what is known traditionally as "First Friday". With over 350 participating students and staff, a peaceful rally of demands were handed out to the Howard University Administration.

As many people know, Howard is home to many famous alumni. Sean "Diddy" Combs, one of the most famous Howard alumni to date, showed his support of the protest via his Twitter page.

Diddy said...

@iamdiddy Howard Univ. Students I love you! I know I haven't been there enough. But I want to be and I will be! Keep the pressure on! I got your backs

Even 2004 alumn, Lance Gross, most famous for his work with media mogul, Tyler Perry, and the his role as Calvin in "House of Payne" took to his Twitter page to support the HU too!

Lance had this to say...

@LanceGross #HUprotest fellow Howardities, I Got yall back too!!!

It feels great to have all this support from famous Bison. This support shows that no matter what path our live takes us, once a BISON -- always a BISON!! There is something special about that common bond that we all share that will never go anywhere--no matter what!

Although we are all supportive of the protest, I hope the current Howard University student body is realistic with their demands from the Administration. It will not be a good look if all this "negative" press goes in vain!!

HU Legacy Revived!!

Howard University students and staff assembled around the Administration Building Friday, September 4th to raise some of their concerns and frustrations about the way they have been treated and the lack of amenities they feel they deserve.Students are frustrated about the lack of being validated, recycling, reliable wireless connectivity around campus, and demanding the resignation of Dean Charles Gibbs, who once served as Dean of Residence Life, who is now Interim Vice Provost.


Having matriculated through Howard University for my undergraduate degree, I am biased beyond belief when it comes to my Alma Mater and HBCUs in general. Howard University Student Association President, Jerome Joseph stated "If the students are a rubber band, we are at the point where we are about to break."


Well today I feel like a proud family member to hear that a protest took place with what appeared to be hundreds of students participating. On Twitter, @HilltopCampus kept me updated with the happenings of the protest. Here are some of the tweets:

@HilltopCampus#HUprotest Students are protesting for validation, recycling, reliable wireless connectivity, the resignation of Gibbs and more.

@HilltopCampus #HUprotest "We are not boycotting education. We are boycotting administration." ... "If we don't protest now, there will be no education."

@HilltopCampus #HUprotest Students are sharing their personal protests about lack of validation for scholarship students. Funds have not been dispersed.

Even Diddy got in on his alma mater's situation ..

@iamdiddy If you r at HOWARD UNIV. Do what we did and take IT OVER!!!! Let's go! And do it in a peaceful way but DO IT!!! That's you university!!!

With the rich legacy of protesting. and being known behind Berkley University as one of the most revolutionary campuses in the nation. I am proud to see my beloved Howard University family standing up for their needs and wants!! Last year was the 40th anniversary of the historic student protest that took place in 1968, where Howard University students took over the Administration building to change the curriculum to one that if African American centered. I am proud to say that because of that protest we are able to learn and be proud of who WE are. Many people from the past say that today's HU students have become complacent. But I disagree.. Today proves that we are just as radical and bold as those students were who came before us. The Legacy is still rich! The Legacy is still ALIVE!! NO JUSTICE !! NO PEACE!!

Check out this snippet of the protest...

Praying for Maia Campbell

Popular 90's actress. Maia Campbell

You never know what people are going through...

Being a fabulous brown girl and believing in women empowerment seeing the video that had a visibly strung out Maia Campbell being made a mockery of was truly one of the saddest things I have seen in a while. A lot of people think that just because you are pretty, talented, and have notoriety or fame that you are living a picture perfect life. Well, this is an example of how that is so far from the truth.

Maia Campbell, most famous for playing Tiffany Warren on In the House from 1995-1999, seems to have turned to a life of drugs and maybe even prostitution. It is rumored that she hasn't been able to recover to her normal self since her mother's passing.

Fab Brown Girl readers if you know anyone who is in a situation where they may be depressed or losing it reach out and help them instead of treating them like outcasts. Even if it is just being nice and pleasant and sharing positivity with them. You never know whoever they may turn to for "love and acceptance" who can and will ruin their lives even more.

I will be praying for Maia that she still has people in her life fighting for her well being.

If you haven't seen the video.. Check it out.. It is quite disturbing...

To read more on Maia and her condition Click here

Violence on College Campuses IS Unacceptable: RIP JASMINE LYNN

Our parents didnt save and send us to college to go through this...

Being that President Obama just declared this week (August 30th to September 5th, 2009) National HBCU Week, it is unfortunate that a Spelman student was shot and killed by a stray bullet last night.

According to Kansas City newspaper, Jasmine Lynn,19, was from Kansas City, and was fatally shot and killed on Clark Atlanta University's campus approximately around 12:30 am.

Even though this was technically a college campus, I am going to go ahead and say that I am pretty sure the people who participated in the violent acts were not college students. It is sad that a lot of HBCUs are located in areas where a lot of senseless violence takes place. Even though you can not possibly protect yourself fully from the violence that may occur anywhere you go, it is sad to think that you have to be scared of your surroundings when living on a college campus.

Picture of Jamie Lynn, Spelman student killed by fatal shooting

Having once lived on a campus that was in the middle of an urban and gritty area, I can say that I tried my best to be precautious, but sometimes you just have to live your life and pray that nothing bad happens to you. I personally know of several people who got robbed at gunpoint (male and female) as well as people who barely escaped with their life by being in the wrong place at the wronng.. It is not a game. It is only by God's grace that I never had anything happen to me. So I am praying for Jasmine Lynn's family and everyone who is just trying to get their education and do better with their lives. This is not what our parents sent us to college to deal with. It is truly unfortunate.

Will We Ever Get Chris Breezy back?

Having been a fan of the youngin' that is Chris Breezy, also known as Chris Brown, for his talent and charm, I was very shocked and disappointed to hear the news of his violent actions toward one time girlfriend Rhianna. A part of me was angry, then annoyed, then forgiving but after seeing his interview with Larry King on CNN last night it is apparent that he is still a young boy. He has a lot of growing up to do !! I mean everyone makes mistakes and I do think he snapped and acted out of his conscious character, but subconsciously there are problems and issues that Chris Brown has to address. Unfortunately, when you are in the public eye, you are scrutinized for much longer than you deserve to be.




While Rhianna is covering Vogue and partying in different clubs every night, Chris Brown has to prove that he is sorry.. I think he needs to step out of the public eye and grow up a little bit more. If he thinks the mainstream is going to forgive him after that sorry excuse of an interview, than I really do feel sorry for the boy.



So instead of bashing him or "going in" on Chris, I am just going to say that I hope he really gets some counseling and deals with whatever has been embedded in him to handle his anger in domestic situations differently. Because in all honesty, I can separate the person from the artist.. and I WANT MY pearly white smiling, brown eye twinkling, smooth R and B crooning, gyrating on the dance floor CHRIS BREEZY BACK!! But I am not sure if that will happen though... oh well..

If you missed the interview here is a snippet, check it out.

Who Invited Michael Steele to my Alma Mater ?

So yesterday there was some news circulating that Michael Steele, the Republican National Committee Chairman came to speak and share his GOP talking points at my historic Alma Mater, Howard University. When I heard this I was shocked because if anybody knows The Real HU, then you know we have a strong aversion to dare I say the "coonery" that is Michael Steele...


So my question to my fab brown girl readers and my HU family is "Who told him to bring his butt up to my Alma Mater???"


I am not saying I hate the man... He has every right to choose whatever political party and principles he wants to, but using my illustrious school as a PR stunt is not cool...


Check out this YouTube of him getting "told" by a young girl by the name of Amanda Duzak. No offense to Amanda (bless her heart...), but she was the perfect example of those white kids that get buck with their parents at the grocery and and the black kids looking at them like "If I did that my mama would beat the sh*t outta me.." But even though I would not have shouted out like a fool, I wonder why the audience was clapping/ agreeing with Michael Steele's low blows...

A Little Insight into this FAB BROWN GIRL

First of all. I would like to thank every fabulous person who has given me positive feedback on my new blogging venture. I will try my best to make sure I do y'all proud! I decided to start this blog more so for personal reasons than to gain some type of notoriety or Internet fame. I think that we, as black women, should have this aura within us that screams confidence and empowerment. I am tired of the mainstream culture making brown skin women feel as if we are inadequate and judge us 10 times harder than any other ethnic minority group (i.e. Michelle Obama ). Black women tear each other to pieces and think that they are the "ish" because of all the superficial things that really don't mean anything in the long run. Don't get me wrong I love to have fun (trust me I am a party girl and think every woman should hold their appearance to a certain standard) but I know that that is not EVERYTHING, so I wanted to have an outlet to share some things with you all that might inspire us to hold our heads high because I know it's not easy.


Anywho, I was reading a new blog by some of my friends at TheRoot.com called Their Eyes Were Watching and they had this cute questionnaire to give more insight about who they were and some of the things they enjoyed. Because I loved it so much I decided to "recycle" it and use it for my blog so you can see some of the things I love, like, and can't stand!! Check it out!!


Would you rather watch “I Love New York” or “Flavor of Love”?

I’d rather watch neither, but I have watched both… I apologize, but I didn’t know any better at the time…

“Girlfriends,” “Living Single” or “Sex and the City”?

All of the above!

Who was your favorite character on “The Wire”? Why?

Mike aka Tristan Wilds… I think he is dreamy… lol

Which Housewife of Atlanta best describes you?

Probably DeShawn Snow (the only one who was actually a REAL HOUSEWIFE and for that reason alone she was not asked to return to the show… smh)

What TV family best describes yours?

Probably Good Times or Family Matters… lol

What’s your all-time favorite album?

Wow.. that’s hard to answer…I probably would have to choose the late Michael Jackson’s Thriller. His music is timeless and may his genius rest in peace.

If the title of any song could describe you, what would it be?

Video by India.Arie

Duke Ellington or John Coltrane?

Not really a jazz person like that but I’ll go with Duke Ellington

What was the first CD you bought?

TLC’s Crazy, Sexy, Cool (well actually it was the first CD I was given) in like the 3rd or 4th grade

Favorite album of 2009?

So far I really like Keri Hilson's In A Perfect World, she is a great artist to me even though her image is kind of corny to me.. She dresses like all her clothes come from 5-7-9 or something. I also LOVE Trey Songz Mixtape Anticipation

Which artist could sing the soundtrack to your life?

Lauryn Hill or Yolanda Adams

Biggie or Tupac?

Christopher “Notorious BIG” Wallace

Maxwell or D’Angelo?

Maxwell, anybody that knows me knows that he has a piece of my heart

What’s your favorite Spike Lee Joint?

School Daze

Favorite movie of 2009?

Hangover .. Funniest “White” movie ever!!

Favorite movie of all-time?

The Color Purple

Denzel or Poitier?

Poitier because without him their would be no Denzel

Angela Bassett or Halle Berry?

Why not both? (We Black women need to stick together!!)

“Boyz n the Hood” or “The Wood”?

Boyz in the Hood

Ossie and Ruby? Or Will and Jada?

Ossie and Ruby (they are the epitome of OLD Black love, not all that new age mess Will and Jada be doing..)

Harlem Renaissance or the Black Arts Movement?

Harlem Renaissance

Favorite book?

The Bible

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