Wake Up & Feel the Fierce Urgency of Now!

I went to the Race & Religion Symposium at Lily Grove Missionary Baptist Church in the 3rd Ward. The great theologians of our time including Min. Michael Dyson, Pastor Joel Gregory & my own pastor Dr. Ralph West spoke on the differences between the "black" & "white" churches.

"This is a man's world, but it ain't nuthin without a woman or a girl"

It was amazing to hear these men speak on the history of the religious atmospheres of these very distinct groups but I wish that the panel included more great thinkers from other cultures...Asian, Hispanic, Indian and etc. What real progress is made if not everyone is included in the conversation? In all fairness not all who were invited accepted such an invitation. It would have been great if at least one woman was thrown in the mix...Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee doesn't count. I guess maybe that's asking for too much...there I go being radical...yo se...baby steps.

Dos world renowned Preachers & Theologians & my 2 future preaching professors; pray 4 me.

Mike Dyson blew me away...very humble man. The man is brilliant and not here for what the media tags as mere entertainment.

Sex & The City? There's Gotta Be More to Life

Okay so I saw the highly anticipated summer cinematic feature film Sex & the City and I have no urge to bust out a hot new dress and go out on the town sipping martinis with 3 of my bestees. (*Sidenote: people actual came to the movie in groups of 3 or 4 completely dolled up) If anything I want to get married now more than ever to avoid such a fate. I remind my godsister time & time again that I will not go lounge hopping with my female friends after the age of 30.... I simply refuse; it's just not a good look. For myself and fellow fans of this HBO series, the movie, I think, was entertaining & a good finale at best. Based on the reactions of the very interactive crowd that joined me in the theater we young women "seem" to hold such a grudge when it comes to love and forgiveness. I mean we all want the "storybook" ending, so to speak, I guess...or maybe that's just me...but...I think that we have become so fearful of that not happening that we cleave to indifference. Hey, I love love love being young and single just lettin it do what it do. However, I can't wait to be swept off my feet by someone who truly sees me and pursues me with all that is in him. Society tells me to if that's what I want then I'm needy, dependent, flighty and I'll have to wait for it. Good thing I look to God to author my destiny. My parents have made marriage look incredibly awesome. Not to appear naive (I've had my fill of heartache & confusion) but I can't wait to see who God has in store for me. He's blown me away in ever other arena in my life why should this be any different? I know it sucks sometimes for years but I'll take marriage over martinis anyday.