Category Archives: Opinion

Dim the Lights: Don Cornelius

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

As we all know by now, the world is dealing with the loss of Don Cornelius, creator and host of the iconic, Soul Train, from an apparent suicide. Authorities responded to a call reporting hearing gunfire and discovered Cornelius dead … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Sade!

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

Aesthetic Elevation wants to send a sincere Happy Birthday to Sade, the baddest chick to ever wax poetic on a track.

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RiaRob Revealed: RiaRob Returns

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

First and foremost, Happy New Year! And no, I am not late. I am actually right on time. It has been a little over two months to the day since my last post and I must say that it’s good … Continue reading →

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Dim the Lights – Joe Frazier and Heavy D

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

Losing is never an easy thing to deal with. When we lose our love ones, it is always difficult as we deal with death, grief, and moving forward in various ways. What proves more difficult is what those losses truly … Continue reading →

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Dim the Lights – Andy Rooney

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

  Andy Rooney died Friday night at the age of 92  from complications from minor surgery. Rooney recently stepped down from his post at 60 Minutes, capping a storied 60+ year career complete with rhetoric and funny gripes for all. … Continue reading →

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RiaRob Revealed – NABJ Media Institute

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

As the fall season continues to roll on by, I have been working diligently on my writing and business endeavors. That meant reaching out and participating in organizations that pique my interest. Having recently joined the National Association of Black … Continue reading →

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58: – The Movie Everyone Needs to See

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

There are times when you see a movie that touches your spirit, you cry a good cry, then simply go home.  Then there is a movie where you are willed into having no other choice but to DO SOMETHING. After … Continue reading →

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Dim the Lights: Steve Jobs

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

When I learned of Steve Jobs succumbing to pancreatic cancer yesterday at the tender age of 56, I was in a study room at the public library with my 9-year-old son in our usual battle of wills (namely third grade … Continue reading →

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Any Given Sunday – Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Season Premiere Preview

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

Please Note: You may want to record the game on Sunday night. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition returns for its ninth season with a two-hour special that should make everyone stand up and take notice. Still fresh from the 10th anniversary … Continue reading →

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Hip-Hop Math: How “Otis” Breaks Down Finance 101

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

Check out this mathematical equation: 2 rich rappers + 4 chicks + 1 jacked up luxury car = 1 Otis Video As the Watch the Throne continues to be on everybody’s minds and mouths, last night’s premiere of the video … Continue reading →

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