Word On The Street: April 2007

Monday, April 30, 2007

Dear EZ, What does a man really want?


Dear Ez,

What does a man really want?

I've recently gotten into some heated discussions about relationships with some male friends of mine. I'm tired of men saying that they can't find a good woman and that women these days can't be trusted because all they want to do is run around. Yet, these are the same men who run like hell in the other direction if they meet a lady who says she is looking for a meaningful relationship. All of a sudden she's taboo.

Tell me, when did it become a bad thing for a woman or anybody to want a steady, committed relationship? Why is it abnormal to want to be with one person at a time? It's not to say that I'm looking for a husband, if that is how it turns out then great, but I'd like to find someone who's not afraid of spending some quality time with me. I don't like dating several men at once, I find it can be a little uncomfortable and it isn't me. Will someone please tell me what are men afraid of? What do they really want? Do they even know?

Signed,

Bewildered Female.

Thursday, April 26, 2007

Senate Approves Iraq Pullout


As of this afternoon, both the House and Senate want the United States to start withdrawing from Iraq by October.

President Bush has already said he will veto the bill.

What message would you like to send to the President?

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Censoring Offensive Words in Hip Hop


Hip Hop mogul and Def Jam pioneer Russell Simmons recommends that the recording industry and radio stations ban the words b*tch, h* and n*gga from all future recordings.

Good idea or bad idea?

Weigh in...

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Gun Control

In light of the tragedy at Virginia Tech on Monday, do you think that the D.C. gun ban should be lifted after all?

Where do you stand on the gun control debate?

Monday, April 16, 2007

Tragedy at Virginia Tech



Why are so many people going over the edge?

DC Celebrates Emanicpation Day



Are we really free?

What is real freedom to you?

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Duke Rape Case Dropped


Rape charges have been dropped against members of the Duke University lacrosse team. With all of the controversy surrounding this case, do you think that less women will come forward to report rape?

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

DC General, Greater Southeast, Now PG County Hospital...

Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley has plans to close the troubled Prince George's Hospital System. How do you feel about the constant threat of hospitals being closed down in the African-American community?


Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Don Imus Pt. 2


Yesterday Don Imus appeared on the Reverend Al Sharpton's radio show to discuss his recent racist remarks against the Rutgers women's basketball team. However, are African Americans being hypocritical for using the same words like "Ho's" and "B*tches" when refering to our women?

Listen to the Rutgers University press conference on this issue here.

Monday, April 9, 2007

Is Racism On the Rise?



Last week radio host Don Imus refered to the Rutgers women's basketball team as "Nappy Head Ho's" and "Jiggaboos" in a rant that was also televised on his MSNBC cable show.

In other news, teens in Virginia were charged with hate crimes after recently vandalizing Black churches in Stafford County.

Last Halloween some college students covered themselves in black shoe polish, dressed up in gold chains and hip hop gear to mimic African Americans.

Is racism on the rise? Share your stories & comments...

Thursday, April 5, 2007

Does the Child Look Like Jay-Z?

So what do you think? Does the child look like Jay-Z?

Would one million dollars be enough to keep you quiet?

Explain why.


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Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Dear EZ, Can your listeners help a sista out?


Dear EZ,

Can your listeners help a sista out?

I have 2 kids by my boyfriend who has been locked up for 7 years. I am a bit concerned because he's mentioned he believes that even if a man does have relations with a man in jail that does not make him gay. I was shocked. He gets out soon. How should I approach the situation? I've heard stories of women getting HIV like this. I don't want to be the next one.

Signed,
Don't Want HIV