Check out my Pop/Soul Christmas playlist on Spotify. Also, available on Apple Music under “asiamberjamz”. The playlist features songs from Destiny’s Child, *NSYNC, Mariah Carey, Donny Hathaway, and other artists.
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HBCU Homecoming Rules
It’s HBCU Homecoming Season! The time of year when historically black college and university alumni from across the country come together to fellowship for the biggest friends and family reunion football game of the season.
I can already smell the food on the grill, see the hugs, hear the band, and see the pageant waves from the homecoming queen and the royal court during the parade, but before you make your homecoming plans here are a few rules for alums:
1. Plan to use your vacation day(s) or plan to be off work so that you can enjoy yourself and recover from the weekend. You aren’t 21 anymore.
2. Have a place to stay or get a hotel room.
3. Wear comfortable shoes at the tailgate.
4. Drink some water and stay hydrated and know your limits.
5. Stretch before you go to the party, so you won’t have to utilize an Icy Hot patch the next day after strolling or dancing too hard.
6. Have a designated driver or use Uber.
7. Take pictures and make new memories. However be aware that you have a job-career now, so be cautious of what you upload to social media or update your “privacy” settings.
8. We remember you before the degrees and titles and also how you treated folks years ago. As Dr. Maya Angelou said, “People may forget what you said or did, but they’ll never forget how you made them feel” remember that and act accordingly.
9. Get tickets for different events and have cash for various vendors.
10. Have a portable cell phone charger.
11. Network and talk to your peers face-to-face and exchange contact information.
12. Last but certainly not least, have fun, and don’t forget to contribute your time, money, and resources back to your HBCU to impart into future generations.
Follow me on Twitter: @asiamber and let me know what HBCU you represent in the comments below!
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Destiny’s Child
I miss the girl groups of the 90’s and 2000’s. One of my favorite girl groups was Destiny’s Child. I remember buying “The Writings on the Wall” album from Wal-Mart when I was in elementary school. I was so hype. I had saved my lil’ money up and really wanted to have their CD after seeing them on The WB TV-show “Smart Guy” where they made a guest appearance. I even wanted my hair burgundy and curly like Latavia in the “Bills Bills Bills” music video and my room like Beyoncé’s on The MTV CRIBS episode where her bedroom ceiling was painted to look like clouds. If there is ever a reunion tour in the future I will have to be there! This playlist consists of my favorite songs from Destiny’s Child. This playlist is also available on click here Apple Music under “asiamberjamz” and on Spotify by clicking the link below:
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“Canceled” Chrisette?
R&B- Singer-songwriter, Chrisette Michele, lost some fans and some career opportunities a few years ago after singing at Donald Trump’s Inauguration. I love Chrisette’s music, but have some questions and concerns about her choice to sing at Trump’s Inauguration.
Did Chrisette really just need the money, did she really support Trump, or did she not want to listen to her fan base? I think of the phrase all money ain’t good money!
I can’t help but nod my head to the beat when I hear “Aston Martin Music” come on a throwback playlist.
Back in April of 2016, I had a chance to meet Chrisette Michele at an album listening party in Columbus, GA at CIRCA Lounge and she so was very kind, answered questions, and took photos with the public. However, this was before the 2016 Election and before Chrisette voiced her opinions on politics. Later on in the year many fans were disappointed to learn of Chrisette’s decision to sing at Trump’s inauguration.
People are entitled to their opinions and choices, yet when someone you admire and listen to “supports” someone who you don’t agree with do you stop supporting them?
Chrisette did not rape, abuse, or kill anyone, but she sang at an event for someone who has numerous alleged assault cases against women and has said very foul things about people of color.
How come some people “canceled” Chrisette Michele, but not other artists?
It’s very challlenging for me to support someone who is so musically gifted with amazing songs, yet has beliefs and behaviors I don’t agree with. Example: Kanye West.
Should we separate the artist from their art or behaviors or beliefs?
My next question is will the “Epiphany” singer ever have an epiphany and see her fan bases perspective?
Have her political views changed and evolved?
Will the public ever give her grace and support her again or will she spend a “Couple of Forevers” on the “canceled” list?
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Summer Drive
Check out the “Summer Drive” playlist I curated. Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal!
Apple Music users click here:https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/summer-drive/pl.u-gxblMNJFED3lDv
Tidal users click here: https://tidal.com/playlist/823a93fd-5cdc-42f5-9b2f-0dd4b247a676
Spotify users click below:
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