After the Anderson Cooper interview: Supa's really starting to admire this chick. As a woman, mother, & humanitarian. Her quest and determination reminds me of one of my favorite quotes:
"I am only one
but I am one
I cannot do everything,
but I can do something
and I will not refuse
to do the something
I can do."
It's always been my dream/objective to be of service to those in need - here and abroad. (Africa, in particular) Though watching the horror and pain of people of certain regions, I begin to doubt the ability of my effectiveness...the images damn near annihilate me emotionally. Perhaps the strength comes in one simple, brave, compassionate act at a time...we'll see.
I use to think I could save the world
now I'm simply trying
to save myself.....
Let's strive to pay it forward, blogger fam....
Interesting relevant article: "Africa with African-Americans"
16 comments:
She white?
She 'aint black..
Is she a mix??? Let me know.. I seent her momma and her daddy - and they white. Totally.
Her Mama is French.
Now, I've loved this girl forever and she is rubbing off on young people and Hollywood. And like she said she makes a STUPID salary!
What I'm saying is why it got to be white folk - her and Bono doing the most for the motherland? It ain't right!!!
Oprah doesn't count :)
And I love the quotes.
@ Mwabi: Last time I checked, French is still white.... lol
@ Mwabs & Nichelle: Agree w/both of your insights..yes it's a damn shame that "our own" don't get as much coverage when doing humanitarian work for "our own". Thing is - I know it's being done, no matter how many times the media skips over it and pushed Bono or Angelina in our faces.
Granted I hadn't paid too much to
Angelina in the past - just refused to jump on the hype bandwagaon - but I was really touched by her interview re: her travels and what she's witnessed & how all of this has changed her world view...can't be mad at her. I saw genuine pain and compassion in her eyes....I don't give a damn WHO or HOW awareness is raised, I'm just satisfied when its done.
And I'm totally in love with Zahara...I just wanna know are they feeding that baby?? She been the same size for like 10 months now....
PS - Auntie O is doing her thing, as well, especially in South Africa. Alas, though - I 'aint a BIG Opie fan...but I'm not mad at her either, she's using her resources (fame, money, etc) toward a decent cause.
That's what they all should be doing, whether the cameras are there or not. Hell, that's what WE all should be doing, strive to do....
I think her humanitarian work is great BUT... she was dating a married man. I can't let it go. Help others in a different country but she doesn't close her legs for a married man?
I said Oprah didn't count cause she's beyond paid!
I agree that Wyclef and Alek do their thing even Liya does BUTit sadddens me that Angelina can openly say she gives a third of what she makes while 'our' celebrities don't...not a third but damn something! I mean damn can we get a Shaq center up in Zimbabwe or something?
I'm just saying......
I'ma do some research on black celebrities & their contributions to causes in Africa.
Cause I know a lot more of it goes on than what we "hear". Of course, it's info we gotta dig for.
I'm trying to think if any Blacl celebs have contributed to my fund?.....
@ Nichelle: You know...I take Chick Angelina on some serious face value type ish. If I start to dissect any celebrity's personal life and their levels of "shadiness," I'm sure I'll find pleennnty of cause & have reservations/opinions on how they handle their personal shit.
For the most part (unless they're pissin' on young gals, settin' back the black race 200+ years, are openly violent, are criminals, etc) I 'aint even studying them that hard.
Personally, I KNOW I've made some "questionable" decisions during my time & being completely aware of this, it serves to keep me in check before I want to "speak on" somebody else's shade. So is Angelina an opportunist? A homewrecker...an unrepentant ho?? Ehhh..maybe. Still 'aint mad at her. In the end, I always think it's a matter of "do our good (pure) deeds outweigh the bad"..
I also heard the "rumors" about Zahara's momma still being alive..
- she was dating a married man...
- kirk franklin 'used' to love him some porn
- Kobe cheated and got caught
- Britney's baby daddy left his 7 month pregnant girlfriend for her
- July Essence has a story on sistas on their affairs with married pastors
- as I type some little boy is being molested by a grown ass man posing at being a family friend
THE WORLD IS ROUND.....
@ Mwabs:
Sowhatchusayingis: All celebrities are stank ho's? And don't leave your son alone with the family friend....
And hey! We don't use the "K"(obe) word on this blog!!
I'm actually w/Nichelle on this chick.
I don't truss her azz.
And Anderson Cooper. He's the former friggin host of "The Mole", and his momma brand name used to be branded on the back of Janet's Jeans on Three's Company.
@ Nichelle: Whoa whoa! Angelina is a goddess? I don't know 'bout all that. I just said the bitch doin' good work.... lol
@ P: When u bringing yo ass back to the Best Side?
So, I'm hella late on this, but will comment nonetheless.
As I live life a little bit more, I've learned a few things that I think apply to this girl:
- Do not throw stones when living in a glass house
- Just as people do the wrong things for the right reasons (a la Robin Hood), many folks doe the right things for the wrong reasons, too. Sure, Angelina might be a publicity ho, but she is raising awareness nonethless.
- A person can suck personally and still do great things in their life.
- We all make poor decisions, therefore, folks should really cease judging others so critically, all the damn time. Besides, there are a lot of Hollywood celebs who have NOT slept with married men, but AIN'T lifting a damn finger to help ANY cause...are they somehow better than Angelina??
Don't get me wrong, I'm Christian as the day is long and I do believe that Angelina and Brad were wrong and sinful. Yet, as I come into my religion and study the bible more and more, God used EVERYONE to carry out His work....from adulturers to perscuters to everyone. He even used folks with their own agendas to advance his plan.
All this to say that this girl's inability to keep her hands off a married man or her alleged publicity-seeking status ain't got sheyot to do with her good works!
At least she is doing something, which is way more than I've ever done.
Chuuuch, Cocoa!!
@ Nichelle: Same tag. I was just too lazy to log in when I posted that last comment...
Amen Cocoa!!!!!!
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