R&B Debate!

Who's The King of R&B?

It's been a lot of talk on who is king of R&B. Young talent Jacquees declared himself the king of R&B in a recent interview with the popular morning show The Breakfast Club and sent the music world and those alike in a frenzy. Everyone went on to posting video and statuses across social media giving their opinion and or just saying who they feel is the real king of  R&B. Most agree Jacquees is not the king by a long shot. There are so many artists who have been out longer than Jacquees and still have current music constantly dropping. You would think he's the only person alive singing when he made his statement. Most people gave this title to Chris Brown but I'd like to remind you of other great artists.

1. Neo
2. Bruno Mars
3. Trey Songz
4. Tyrese
5. Jamie Fox
6. Miguel
7. R.Kelly
8. Usher
9. Bazzi
10. Bryson Tiller
11. Robin Thick

I just gave you six besides Chris Brown that is very relevant but we really should ask ourselves what makes you a king of R&B before we declare who's king. There are a few things one must have to be king. Here are a few below

1. Dance
2. Sing and sound the same in and out the studio
3. A positive image is a plus
4. Original style of fashion
5. Show respects to the greats living and dead
6. Currently still dropping music or have a legendary catalog 
7. Sex symbol
8. Award winner, some type of chart-topping moments
9. Headline a sold-out tour

I'm undecided at the moment. Jacquees is talented however I will say that if you don't have the majority of this list checked off I'd shut up and go back to the studio.

Blog Owner

Sugar Newton

STD'S R US

Safe Sex Please

It's no secret std's exist and with the world being so free now it's never to late to be updated on the changes in the sexually transmitted world. There are four new std's on the rise reported by CNN and the CDC. The spread is being attributed to gay, bisexual, and the adolescence in Europe, Canada, and  the United States. Being that the bisexual community is affected mean that heterosexual women are in danger of this spread as well. Which give urgency to bring awareness to this issue.

Condoms can only do so much. Us as individuals need to be more clean. After researching the information I can see that we have to discuss this if we want to stop it from becoming a serious public health threat. Simple solutions could help.

1. Neisseria Meningitidis- A contagious bacteria that lives in the mucous membrane of humans as a parasite. Since adults can carry this in the back of their nose and throat it is being passed on by deep kissing, oral sex, and any close contact of infected bodily fluids. It can cause invasive meningitis. A deadly infection of the brain and spinal cord's protective membranes. It is also one of the causes of urogenital infections. A non-sexual transmitted infection but self-inflicted like a UTI. 
2. Mycoplasma genitalium- Common in young adults. It is often symptom-free but can mimic chlamydia or gonorrhea. If untreated can lead to PID, miscarriage, infertility, premature or stillbirth. Able to be treated with the same medicine however it is growing resistant to the vaccine. There is a fear that because it is growing stronger eventually the medicine will not work and there is research still being done.
3. Shigella flexneri- Also known as Shigellosis. Passed on by direct and indirect contact with human feces. You will have severe cramps and explosive diarrhea that is filled with blood and mucus. Also commonly spread in young kids and travelers. This std could become harder to cure as well. It too is growing stronger than its vaccine which is used also to treat gonorrhea.  There has been a new outbreak through anal-oral sex and some doctors are refusing to treat with vaccine and instead letting Shigellosis takes its short toll on the body.
4. Lymphogranuloma Venereum- Also known as LGV is caused by a type of chlamydia. You may see a pimple, blister, or an ulcer on your genital area at first. Then it will attack your lymphatic system. It may also spread to the butt area causing issues like IBD, fistulas, and strictures. LGV treatments can take up to a possible 3 weeks of antibiotics to cure. 

If you notice the process of contamination, then you should agree simple solutions would be
cleanliness and the other would be willpower. If you are sick at any stage with a contagious bacterial or viral infection don't engage in sexual conduct at all. The same thing goes if someone is sick don't let them kiss you or receive oral sex. This is when willpower comes into play. It's hard to fight temptation but safety is a must and the risk is high. Remember everyone doesn't disclose their sexual preference or secrets. Testing is available so don't assume. Just say no until the sniffles is gone and WASH YOUR HANDS!!!

Sugar Newton

Blog Owner

Straight out of Compton (C.U.S.D)

Topic: Compton and Its Unified School District

     Compton itself is a small city located on the outskirts of  LA with a lot to offer. It's filled with a variety of small family homes and to what some would consider being mini-mansions, gated communities, and green parks. Majority of these homes have fruit trees on the property. The city also has its own court system, jail, and a school district as well. A truly independent town in its own right. However when you hear the name Compton it rings a negative bell.

      More infamous for a reputation of being a hard place to grow up. With the heavy gang activity, it can be a tough place to get out of if you get caught in that world. Most kids get recruited or make a choice to join a gang between 5th and 9th grade depending on the social or family setting. It's a mental prison with a negative image that is glorified to the world. The cities great potential and the truth that greatness comes out of Compton is a well-kept secret. I'm sure you've heard of Venus and Serena Williams, Kendrick Lamar, Ice Cube, Demar Derozen, and Dr.Dre? These are a few on a list of many that not only came up but made it out of Compton. They represent as they should by being positive, humble. and preaching education. A direct opposite of what you envision when you think of the people who live here or what this place possibly look like.

     However, in enjoying the beauty of the city there are some circumstances as those who lived here all their lives. It is possible to make it out but you have a choice of what road to take. If you make a choice to gang bang, then choose what gang to be in and risk not making it to the 9th grade. If you make a choice to focus on sports, then choose what you feel is your best sport. You can also decide on education. The problem with all three choices is that Compton put more focus and funds toward supposedly fighting the gang community then it does for education or the upkeep of the city. Politically the are incompetent which leads to not only missing funds for community projects, poor road conditions, but most importantly a poor education system.

    The kids are missing major opportunities that are being utilized by other schools right outside their district. The staff and the school board protect each other as far as job positions but will risk or use the kids at their will. If you live in Compton you school in Compton should be the motto. Needing a permit to leave Compton to attend any other school. You must have good reason to get a granted permit. Here's the thing, even if you live in Compton if your kids attend an outside school there is no transportation help. There is barely any transportation for the schools in Compton so it is understandable. If your thinking of what kind of reason would allow them to release your child? I used there were education opportunities at other schools that benefited my daughter's education that they did not offer. She's been free 2 years and doesn't want to go back. Sound like jail right?

   This has prompted me to create a group meeting for guys and girls middle school to high school and discuss communication skills and domestic violence and possible other opportunities will follow If I get the o.k. I can't do this without bringing it to the school board first. I hope I can educate the young beautiful kids of Compton on a better way to deal with certain issues that happen outside of the home. Citizens of Compton are good people and want the best for their kids and community. I want to do my part.

Trump A True American of "Old America"

Getty Images/iStockphoto/GQ.com(The Cult of Trump)

Trump being elected for president proves what we who are labeled as "minorities" knew all along. America was at one time a racist country and part of it still is. Sure, not all white people in America are racist. There are plenty of white Americans who find our now President Donald Trump sickening. However it will be assumed that you are racist if you voted for him and an equal assumption of those who made the final decision to put him in office. He may have won the electoral vote  but the presidency did not have to go to Trump.  Educate yourself on who makes the electoral vote and how all that plays into the presidency.

  A lot of Americans are upset, terrified, and confused on how he won with all those terrible things said and those hateful promises he made to divide us all. Especially when America was setting an image of/and seeking constant togetherness and prosperity from our citizens as well as from others around the world. Instead of being angry lets accept the fact that he won, but not accept his words as fact and move on to making a plan. Obviously there are those in high and low places who agree with him or he wouldn't have won. Trump being elected for president proves that America was acting like they cared during the civil war, the civil rights movement, and now the black lives matter movement. Like the saying goes "all acts must come to an end". It seems right now that "old America" have been waiting for someone who's like minded to tell it how they all still feel and just so happen that person is Donald Trump. Ask ourselves this, What do we do know about him?

He has no political history at all. He managed to take the polls and is now being accused of having false votes. He got people to rally behind him and gave America a fresh breath of bigotry. He makes promises and don't follow through on them or he'll find a loophole to make laws not apply to him. Within the first few days of his presidency he has signed almost everything he can to undo anything Obama and previous presidents have done to protect us and make life easy as Americans.  We are taking a step back on the very politics that shaped this country to be one of the greatest places to live. We can try to have him impeached, but on what reasons? He made it into office with a vile campaign. I doubt there will be grounds to get him out. Lets focus on things we can do and "really" change. He is an American as you and I and his comments are his own personal opinion that he has a right to give even if we don't like it. That doesn't mean his words about us hold fact. It becomes fact when we weaken and believe in him. I know he is just as hard to look at as he is to listen to but we must not ignore his presidency. 

I'm not saying don't protest. I agree with the majority about his shameless plans and expectations giving unsettling feelings to the very people who made this country great but boycotting is not the answer. There are more productive ways to protest. Ask ourselves this, What can we do?

1. Get involved in your community and schools.
2. Use your voice to rally and start a petition.
3. Run for your local government office.
4. Give to charities that promote causes where you want to see change.
5. Call and write your local congressmen.
6. Paying attention to laws that change and being up to date on his current political affairs is going to be a habit to form over the next 4 years.

Under no circumstance should we act out in violence. Ask yourself this. How will we know what to do to protect ourselves as American citizens if we keep up with boycotting and ignore him when he's speaking to the nation? How big will our numbers be for change if we are killed in riots and refuse to educate ourselves or acknowledge laws that he change? How far will our change or the message of needing change reach if we are incarcerated from our children's lives. Its about proper action. Where do we start?

With ourselves because it doesn't have to be the end with President Donald Trump. If a real estate,  business man, and T.V personality can become president, then a people loving doctor, lawyer, baseball player etc.. can too.

               

                                                                                                                                      Blog Owner

Sugar Newton

                                                                                     



Denial and Ignoring a Growing Civil War in America

Wake Up!

If you are an American in America, the only excuse I'll accept for you not knowing what's going on is if you are dead. There is a race war brewing between the African and white Americans. As human beings we know that history repeats itself with change following. America is on the brink of a new president and what seems to be a change in what it means to be an American. I only speak for the Americans who don't feel the need to put ethnic origin in from of the term American. Those who feel we are one as a nation and not by relation. We as American people are confused as to why and down right tired of the ignored fact that America has always stuck its nose in other countries business. America is always preaching how peace and prosperity is found in our country and for that reason feel the need to go into other countries and tell them how they should operate. Now if the destruction caused in those countries would cause the destruction of  the American people, then we can all understand but we have found that is not true. We have our own country, government, religion, and views that don't effect no one in the world until we impose on them. Why is it that America can't make sure that it's own people are conducting themselves in this patriotic manner? Why is it that we can run to and aid other countries in war, starvation and catastrophic events in a urgent timely manner but we fall short in saving our own people right here in America? Even just as important as those questions. If the American people notice this is going on, then why is the government ignoring  and keeping it up? America needs to work on changing itself before controlling the change of other countries. I believe this starts with placing different types of people in all high profile government offices and putting more control over what, when and where the media is able to report news.

This war between Americans is being fueled by media and politics. Normally around election time there is mudslinging between the candidates. This time around one particular candidate took to putting the people of America against each other and the media has helped him do it. The media and the republican candidate want us to believe this is the path to a new better America. I'm talking about Donald Trump and one media outlet in particular, Fox News. Fox News is unlike CNN's unbiased platform that gives world news . I could never tell what side the creator of CNN is on by what and how the news is reported. It's very clear to me and the rest of the non color-blind people in the world that Fox News and Donald Trump are feeding a beast. The first time we actually paid attention to what's in Donald's brain instead of his wallet it was clear as to who he was as a human being. A  person who takes more pleasure in money and control then quality of life. Mistake his overrated lavish hotels and other exaggerated products for how he will care for us and our country and we are in a world set for turmoil and civil war.  If he cared about the people and the country he wouldn't have made comments about Mexicans or any other race. He has not spoken in detail about how to fix the country but instead place the blame on other race of Americans. Listing them as downfalls and set backs of America and excluding white Americans from his judgment. He has embarrassed our country. Fox News has played a big part in delivering his as well as other hateful messages to influence the American vote and view on certain races of people and what they represent.
Fox News who is one of the biggest media platforms has a biased approach to broadcasting the news. If you're saying anything against African Americans in America and their movement they will give you multiple interviews and ample air time to do so. They have proven this to be fact with not only Trump but others F-list celebrities as well (Stacey Dash). Some of their latest biased content has been shown with the election by giving more air time on the republican party over the democratic party. Fox is one the biggest fuels to the racial fire in the country. Giving more air time to show how black attack police officers, police officers doing all of a sudden good deeds in their neighbor hood, but barely give the equal amount of time when the police attack African Americans. Have you seen the Fox News Instagram page? It's like a safe haven to those who hate and home of the RNC! They only follow 61 people and out of 61 only 1 is black and she works for them. Need I say more? Shame on you Fox News for not being able to give true reports in an unbiased way. You should be boycotted. The way you paint the world to America and America to the rest of the world has us all living in fear. We don't know the truth and you're not trusted to give it to us. As always people will find their own truth and prepare for the worse which we hope does not come. Stop brainwashing and scaring America. African American's don't want to hurt white Americans. We only care about overcoming oppression that was placed on our people by breaking road blocks placed within government and education systems that hold us back without causing harm. IT'S WORKING AND THAT'S WHY WE'RE BEING TARGETED AGAIN. 
Let me awaken you to  the 4 facts that are being ignored and denied. There's more white people in decision making government offices in this country then any other ethnic group. The KKK is no different than Isis. We as Americans know "All Lives Matter" but it's African Americans who lives are in danger. Most importantly we didn't ask to live here, we were brought by force. Remember? So look to your own people for why things are not great in America and stop attacking us! If you don't care because it's not "your people", then just wait. My heart goes out to all the fallen African Americans and police officers families who have been put against each other by the media and politics. Lets wake up People.

Blog Owner

Sugar Newton 

Old fashion Relationship Vs The Modern Hook Up

Bring The Love Back! Kill The Hookup

S.O.R: What is your problem with the way we show love and represent relationships today in the heterosexual world?

If I have to give my thoughts on the way we show love and represent relationships in the heterosexual world, I would say it's a reversal of the old saying "If it's not broke , then don't fix it". I'm not sure who decided that the way we interacted with each other was totally wrong, but what is going on now within the heterosexual world is not right. The roles have switched now and in my opinion I would say the change came when the term "Independent Women", the Internet and texting took off. I'm only speaking on the term and the way women started to change, not placing blame on any music, artist or anyone in particular who made several songs or other content promoting the idea. Around that time I was a kid just coming up on the dating years of my life. Learning the Internet and having the newest cell phone was life . I remember with the Internet and texting I didn't have to care about or get to know a person, so much as to figure out how to get what I want form them. Also that I did have to tell the truth at all about myself. which was cool to me back then. As I grew I learned that I was cheating myself and the other person out of a true experience. I had to decide then which dating path I would take for the course of my love life . Would I be an independent woman or a submissive woman? Here's my take on what the world presented them to be along with the outlook of others that I asked this question to.

1. Independent Woman: This woman does not need a man for anything. She feel anything a man can do she can do just as good. Also can be labeled as a career woman or money hungry. Who may want a successful career and not motherhood right away or at all. Very strong mind and determined to get what she wants. Poor attitude,   Which to me was just to be in control of her own stability. Often intimidating men steering them away from being with a woman of such power. 
2. Old Fashioned Woman: Believes that a woman and man each has their place and roles in a relationship and the world. That working together with compromise makes life easier. This woman has been viewed to suffer more hurt from a man because she allows herself to depend on him for certain needs. She finds her joy in life through caring for her children and her home and also her man which has provided all that she enjoys. Often seen as a handicap enabling her to be an individual.

Now the only difference between the two really is that one has a little more or less dependency and respect for the males position in the relationship. When you promote change we often only think about the change that we are trying to make and not so much what will also follow and change as well. A woman's sexuality and motherhood was hit hard with this role change. For some reason it was put in the world that a women of independent nature did want children and had no time for romance. Well if you have no time for romance then you must be promiscuous or better known as a "Man Eater". Which is totally not true. It was also assumed that all woman were now independent and had no need for man. Which I believed in my mind made men bitter and treat woman different.

I think that is where the role of man took a turn for the worse and brought on a lot of gender confusion. I'm not speaking on the transgender community but solely on the role of the heterosexual male in a heterosexual relationship. During time I was full in the dating circle and noticed the role reversal and was subject to sexual scrutiny. I watch a decline in the type of man I grew up with and a rise in the kind of man who seemed confused about his place in a independent woman world. Which somehow turned into the world period.

1. New Age Man: This guy does not take a woman out on a date without discussing who is going to pays first. He does not worry about her needs as far as hunger, illness, and sometimes overall well being. He is turned off by a woman with children and or a well paying job or career. He just has no real ambition to go further in life then his comfort zone. Will potentially prefer a woman from another race because he feel the women of his kind are too self-sufficient or a head ache. Does not mind being a "house dad". Prefer social events over family outing. Fears any kind of commitment. Higher unemployment rates... etc..
2. Old fashioned Man: This man will ask you your name before calling you ma, shorty, baby girl,  pretty lady etc. or anything else that takes a name from a woman and label her differently. He takes pride in his education and set goals for his future. He loves all women in his life. He wants a family to carry on his name. He will take you out on a date and you never have to pay. He wonders about your well being. Did you eat, How was your day? etc. He is affectionate and understanding. He is a protector and a provider. He believes in God even if not attending church regularly. He wants to own things of value and has been instilled with the old American Dream... etc.

Let me state that the description of each characteristic was given by random men and women from the ages of 18 to 65. The question that was asked was simple. What they found to be the biggest complaint with the opposite sex is what's listed here. It is not in any way meant to bash, hurt feelings, or rub anyone the wrong way. It is simply bringing the attention to the opinions about changes that were made for the worse. With hopes to point us in the right direction on where we need to go or get back to as lovers in this world. There is too much hate going on. Our focus is being put elsewhere instead of on the things we need to survive and live productively as heterosexuals. We need to turn our focus back to the things that mattered to our ancestors. What happened to things like promoting education, real equality, the American Dream, date night, family gatherings, reading a book , out door activities etc.. There area lot of things that have changed about the heterosexual world besides the way we show love and represent relationship. If we can't come together in any type of relationship be it friendship, a loving relationship, or just a companionship, then how can we work on and expect change as a whole?
I propose we stop hooking up over electronic devices and dating sites. They give you a visual image and description of a person and their life which can be made up to be and look like anything. Set time aside to converse with each other. If you find someone attractive ask their name and about their goals, likes, dislikes etc. We need start using time to really get to know each other and rebuild our future with more love and appreciation for our mate. This goes both for male and female. There is no longer a need for independence. Woman know now that our accomplishments can only be limited by us and not a man. That man does actually have a place of need in our life. Men you need to let go of the past version of the independent woman and embrace the new and improved version. A woman who is successful and loving. Who is aware and appreciate the role of a man in her life. Wanting to see man grow and succeed just as much as she does, Building a team with a strong foundation future success. It starts with us! What do you think?

Blog Owner

Sugar Newton

A New Silent Killer Alert! The U.S Draft! Part1

Death to the U.S Draft!

THE INFORMATION FOUND HERE MAY BE SHOCKING TO THOSE TOTALLY CLUELESS!

Fact 1: The U.S Draft does not exist anymore.

Fact 2: It is voluntary to sign up for the war, but mandatory to sign up for the draft.

Fact 3: If you are male you must register for the draft by the time you are 26 years of age.
Are you confused yet? Are you asking yourself the famous question that has yet to be answered?

Why do you have to sign up for the draft if it does not exist anymore? I have searched and I am still in search for a better answer then what I have came up with. The reason you have to sign up for the draft even though there is no current draft in place is for "what if" purposes. That's right! You read correctly. Your signing up for the draft just in case the government needs to, or better put want to bring the draft back in effect. Therefor instead of saying there is no draft, the term "technically" should be thrown in there some where. It should say technically the draft does not exist.
Wait! before you go all activist on me and fall into those old sayings of our frustrated ancestors. You know the ones like "fuck the draft! I'm not fighting the white man's war!", and the most popular one I hear to date," we have no business over there so I don't want to be involved". Here's where you have to make a bold decision. I must inform you that time is not on your side and it looks like in this case the government does not respect your opinion to choose. There are consequences you will have to face if you decide to totally ignore the government and the updated warning I'm giving you here.
Fact 1: It's the law.

Fact 2: Its a felony punishable by law.

Fact 3: You can be fined up to the amount of 250,000, go to prison for a term of 5 years or both.

I personally agree with those who feel this is an unfair deal. I mean, if you don't want to risk losing your life for the "Government", then the " Government" should not take your freedom away and or charge you a fine. This did not sit well with the men in the world who were of age when this law was put in action. They decided to go to jail and the men who had families to care for took to the streets and hiding. They had acquired a catch me if you can attitude. Which they passed down to their sons who took hiding and being in the streets to a whole new level. With gangs on the rise along with absent parents, the loss of information and communication about the draft went on the rise as well. This had a sounding effect. The low numbers caught the attention of the government. What they noticed was a miscount. There was a hike in the number of people signing up for college and other trade and technical schools that require government funding, but it did not match the number of people signing up for the draft. This set the government in action to put a stop to this kind of activity. To show that they are in control and mean business. What they came up with is insane and has to be a violation of some kind of right as a American citizen.

New Fact: If you fail to comply with the Selective Service System between the time frame 30 days after you turn 18 and your 26th birthday, you will not be able to use benefits that you thought could never be taken from you. This include and is not limited to

• Federal student loan and grant programs ( Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Direct Stafford Loans/Plus Loans, National Direct Student Loans, and College Work Study ) is included.
• Federal job training under the Workforce Investment Act( these people provide programs that can train young men seeking vocational employment or enhancing their career, but it's only for those who signed up for the draft. If you are born after December 31, 1959, you are required to show proof of registration.)
• Any federal employment such as Executive Branch of the Federal Government and the U.S. Postal Service, or employment requiring a security clearance like a contractor for an example.
• Also U.S citizenship for immigrant men.(you may be able to get around this if the man first arrived in the U.S. before his 26th birthday).
• Some state employment and state-funded student financial aid in many states(some state have added additional penalties if you failed to register as well)

Is you heart pounding yet? Are you sitting there wondering if you signed up for the draft or not? Well join the crowd! There are hundreds of men who are now at and after the age of 26 running into this problem everyday. Majority of the men affected by this are from the African and Spanish American culture. Was this a plan by the government to ensure we have soldiers to fight a war? Was it a way to get back and at the same time hinder those who took a route of being unseen? Both are possible because some would call this action not "American like" by not signing up for the draft. The government for years have been trying to find a way to seem fair and uncalculated when making laws, but citizens who are more affected by these laws KNOW BETTER! It does not take a rocket scientist to know that more white families have military background then any ethnic group. Sometimes joining the military is even a tradition in some families, though not all white. I say this to exclude a gap of communication in most white household as far as school and the military versus the African and Spanish household who we all know HAS A DIFFERENT HISTORY OR NOT OUR NATURAL HISTORY IN AMERICA. I care more about giving you guys out here a fighting chance. You should have the right chose. Especially when we're in a fight against being able to chose a different gender then God gave us and who can use what restroom. We should have the right to choose to fight or not.
If you want to know if you signed up https://www.sss.gov/Home/Verification/Records
If you are between the ages of 18 and 26 and need a application to sign up here's is a link to the online application https://www.sss.gov/Registration/Register-Now/Registration-Form. GET STARTED! FIND OUT NOW! and MOST IMPORTANT SPREAD THE WORD!
Part2) Will address the feedback I get from part1 and give more information on how to get around some of these issues. Also give information on a bill in works since April 2016! to make women sign up for the draft .and how they are adding restricting driver's licenses as well in most states. ALTHOUGH SOME BENEFITS ARE CLOSED PERMANENTLY THERE ARE STILL WAYS TO GET AROUND THESE LAWS IF YOU DID NOT SIGNED UP.

Sugar Newton
Blog Owner

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