Where are my Tweeps?

I hopped up out the bed, put some clothes on, took a look at the net, and said Oh No! Twitter is not working.

If you don't know, I'm a functioning member of "twociety"...that is twitter society. I use twitter daily to let people know about new posts on the blog, random quotes I hear, to link up with my friends without having a ridiculous T-mobile bill, and to just let out some of my most inner-most thoughts. It's fun.

But today Twitterville has been hit with dysfunction, to say the least. There is a problem with site today and it is working sporadically. So for all of my Tweople out there...no tweets today. You can read the story on CNN.com, which goes into details about these "twissues."

When Twitter gets back running, make sure that you follow the Culture Shock hosts and myself at @cultureshockws and @CallMeDeonshay.

-Deonshay Danson

Don't say that you have NOTHING to do...

This one is for my peeps in Montgomery. I know that sometimes it seems like there is absoulutely NOTHING to do down here. However, in case you have nothing to do, you should check out The Weekend Pass to find out what is buzzin' in the Gump.

The Weekend Pass is a weekly e-newsletter that posts many of the different events that are going on in the River Region. It is the brainchild of one of my supervisors, Timothy Ervin. Now there's no excuse to be bored on the weekend.

So the next time I hear someone say there is nothing to do...I'll say, "Have you checked the Weekend Pass?"

-Deonshay Danson

Happy 48th to the 44th

On this day 48 years ago our 44th president, Barack Obama was born. Happy Birthday! Other than Abe Lincoln (President's Day), I don't think that I've ever acknowledged a president's birthday...oh well times have CHANGED.

-Deonshay Danson

Meet me at the "Rendezvous"...

I told you last week that whenever I got more details about the Sway's Way Modeling upcoming fashion show. Well the show is called "Rendezvous" and will be held at the Embassy Suites. Tickets are $10 in advanced and VIP is $20. I'm not sure how much tickets are at the door so try to get yours early.

I went to the Style Experience fashion show in March, had a wonderful time in the VIP section with my friends, and hope to have a similar experience. Last time VIP got into the afterparty for free. Hope it's the same deal for this show. I'm so there!!!

-Deonshay Danson

Talkin' Bout Good and Bad Hair...

This is the trailer for Chris Rock's documentary "Good Hair." In this movie Chris Rock goes into our obsession with hair.

Just like our complex about skin color, the complex of hair texture is something that has plagued the Black community for generations. With the advancements to hair care made by Madam C. J. Walker (hair care products) and Garrett A. Morgan (straightening comb) Blacks were able to change their natural "kinky" hair to the "more acceptable" straight hair of their Caucasian contemporaries. We saw this "conformity" become a trend in 1920's through the 1950's; that is, until the 1960's ushered in an era of Black Pride.

Hair straightening now is borderline cliche; everyone wants relaxed hair or long straight hair. Mother's are perming their daughter's hair as soon as their true hair texture is revealed. I received my first perm in either Kindergarten or 1st grade, and I loved my permed hair. I received my last 3 years ago; now I'm a proud dread head, and I love it as well.

This on-going debate about hair in our community is one that will never end, because at the end of the day...to each his/her own. What we have to see is that it is not in the way that we wear our hair that makes us beautiful; it is in our attitudes and character that truly defines BEAUTY.

-Deonshay Danson

Music Monday!

Okay I know that this is not Twitterville, but on Mondays the Internet is full of new tracks. So I've decided to share with you some of my faves that I have heard thus far....

I know that you remember singer, BJ the Chicago Kid who I showcased the other week. Well he is making some moves in the music world, in "Day One Girl," he collabs with West Coast rapper Jay-Rock. I like...


Miss Keri Baaabbbyyy!!! Need I say more. I know that you guys don't know how I feel about Keri, but when it seemed like Beyonce was my only option this Georgia Peach came out of nowhere to show me and the rest of the world a perfect world. Here's her, Lil Kim, and Teyana Taylor on an all ladies version of "Swag On."



'Yuuuppp.' That's right it's my boy Trey Songz. He's came a long way since he just had to make it, and now he one of the hottest male R&B artists. I'm loving this new song "One Love."



I did a blog the other week about the 2 new female groups. Well RichGirl is my favorite of the two and they have new music that has leaked from their upcoming album. Here's "Lucky You Are."



-Deonshay Danson

Drake Falls Down

So actor turned rapper Aubrey Drake Graham aka Drizzy Drake re-injured his acl while performing his hit "Best I Ever Had," in Young Money's "America's Most Wanted Music Festival."

I have been a fan of Drake since he was Jimmy on the teen show "Degrassi." He has a lyrical talent that is unmatched by anyone in his age bracket, and his ascent into hip hop has been a quick rise to the top. I mean he performed on the BET Awards and he hasn't even dropped an album!

One of my favorite celebrity blog sites Concrete Loop has posted what Drake had to say about his injury, you can view it here.

Hope this is just a minor setback.

-Deonshay Danson