…when we exhale. I promise you that’s the last time you’ll ever hear my quote Whitney Houston. Or Babyface, who wrote that song.
For real, why on Earth were those two that successful? I get why white folks dug Whitney. They typically can appreciate soulless music more than black folks can. But those people that say their two favorite singers are Whitney Houston and Chaka Khan…I don’t see a single connection between the two. Not a one.
Anyway, I’m exhaling because the storm missed Houston. It hit Port Arthur hard, but my sister got out. On a personal level, I can breathe. Me overarching concern for humanity, however, doesn’t feel so great, but it coulda been a lot worse.
And really, there’s not too much more I can say now. It’s been a stressful week.
The Times has an interesting piece on the fate of black colleges in New Orleans. With Xavier closed, there will be a lot less black folks in medical school. I don’t like how the school has essentially turned itself into an MCAT training academy, but that’s a relevant concern.
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by ladyb
Whitney and Chaka have in common the ability to convey certain emotions via their singing. Among those emotions are pain and empowerment. I had to stretch for this comparison but I believe it’s true, generally. Like you said, Chaka has tons more soul but she also has more integrity as a singer and as a person. Or maybe she’s just done a way better job of keeping her personal life private!
by Rachel S
Houston really missed the bullet. That’s great, but the poor people of southern LA are still struggling. I hope you have a better week, not having to worry about tragedies and hurricanes, etc.
And, on another note, come over to my site and post some brilliant comments. LOL!! I don’t know how you get people to post so much…I’m jealous.
by thest
For real, why on Earth were those two that successful? I get why white folks dug Whitney. They typically can appreciate soulless music more than black folks can.
fuck you. or should i say ‘white folks can appreciate intelligent music more than black folks can.
This guy left this comment with a bogus e-mail address. Let’s be G’s about this, okay? Don’t say anything to me on a comment or in an e-mail you wouldn’t have the heart to say to my face. Also, tell me an intelligent song Whitney Houston has done. While you’re on it, tell me five soul records she’s made. If you can’t do either, bacdafucup.