every1 looks nice

they all look good..except evan ross..i dont know whats wrong with him.. and i wish he would get a line-up and cut that thing off the front of his head..PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!

ima go watch this drumline/you got served movie lol

Those are nice. I think I might go see it…of course I hope it’s not like You Got Served. The story for You Got Served was dumb as shit but the dancing was hot. I hope this has a better story to it.

That’s not Tamera Mowry in that picture. That looks more like Tia…

Gabrielle, Meagen, Laz, Kenya, Tamera and Essence LOOK GOOD! Tamera engaged, aight. Ne-yo, is gay, NEXT!! Brian and Chris couldn’t put on a damn suit. Evan, umph….

I agree #3 that looks like Tia to me. This movie is gonna be whack. And why did they have to get old ass men to play college students I know Darrens Dance Moves is pushing 40.

Neyo- He knows Paula is really Paul

Evan “WTF” Ross- Being born with money seems to be more of a curse than a gift!! Look at that boy, yall tell me he is not gay AND interrupted

Tia or Tamera(I never got them strait)-Yeah, I am just suprised she is marrying a black dude…I wonder what their brother SMART GUY Taj Mowery is up to…he was a cutie and showed lots of acting potential

Megan-I was just watching an episode of House that she was on.I am happy that she is a black woman getting parts, but I think her acting SUCK and she is already type casted as the love interest in all of these black movies. I don’t know….she irritates me. And she is from my neck of the woods, almost right up the street from me, but I just can’t get into her

Everyone else is great =)

Oh yeah, Essence Atkins has a VERY LARGE forehead. I can’t get passed the forehead for some reason!!!

Rihanna-Yes
Tyra-Yes
Essence- Hell to da naw!!!!

That looks like Tia, and I usually can tell the difference. Maybe it’s the side view. I’ve seen her fiance somewhere, not sure though.

Yeah dats tia ….I can tell cause I used to watch sister sister religiously so i can see the difference. About the movie….well from the previews i have to say i’m dissapointed. I know its supposed to be about steppin but can we have education represented aswell?

It reminds me of College Hill and Drumline….both those shows/movies took place at a HBC yet neither of them showed education as an important part of college. I’m tired of seeing college students dealing with everything BUT education, I know my black people value education! I guess I will have to see for myself if this movie is like the others.

Aye TIANNA thats not TAMERA that is TIA. Trust me i can tell them apart….but everybody looks great!

Can’t believe “TIA” is engaged last i heard she was dating a white man…congrats!

NICE! - but I dont kno if I’ll see the movie though - maybe If I get dragged to the theater! lol

IS THIS MOVIE ABOUT HOWARD HOMECOMING?

aww dey DO look good, well heres da official site dey have da Bomb stuff on it Good trailrs n evrything n da cast gon be on Tyra banks on thursday 2, it ALL lookin all good

a lotta white folks be like “wow dass so cool!” lol, Yeah we kno :-))

http://www.sonypictures.c...heyard/full_site/main.php

NOW YOU KNOW THIS IS GONNA BE ANOTHER HIGH QUALITY BLACK MOVIE.

“STOMP THE YARD” HUH?

A MOVIE ABOUT HBC’S?

LET’S SEE….

GIRLS DRESSED FOR THE CLUB IN HIGH HEEL STRIPPER SANDALS AT THEIR 8AM ALGEBRA CLASS.

BEEF CAKES WALKING AROUND IN TANK TOPS WITH CANES “STEPPIN” AND JIVIN’

LOCALS IN BENZES CRUISING THROUGH THE CAMPUS TRYNA PICK UP FRESHMAN GIRLS

PLENTY OF EVERYTHING BUT LEARNING GOING ON

i think dats TIA not Tamara Mowry….right??

That’s definately Tia Mowry not Tamera…
They all look good though… I have a soft spot for Gaby, she seems so genuine and nice..very anti-hollywood diva
Go Black people!

Gabrielle, you never cease to amaze me with your beauty and classiness.

That girl with Neyo has a damn big head, it’s like it somebody else’s head that was just stuck into her body.

Essence reminds me of an old episode of Half & Half that I watched last weeke when I saw Michelle from Destiny’s Child act for the first time. She was not bad, but not good either, just average.

Darren and Angie can make a nice couple. I miss seeing him on Soul Food series, he was very good. Do you guys know if there is gonna be another one?

That Kenya is damn sexy.

Ay yall gotta listen too cici’s get up remix. She bitin off the 90’s now lol! But on the real it sound like some jodeci/genuine shit!!
http://kevipodmusic.blogs...cool-songs-random_09.html

DAYUMMM…*sigh*…(here we go with the haters)…

PULEZZZZ

EVERYONE LOOKS NICE!! DAMN!! NO MATTA WHAT STORY THEY POST UP…ALWAYZ SOME HATERS. THIS DAMN GET 2 GETHA LOOKS MUCH BETTA THEN THAT DAMN DEELISHUS AND BUFFIE DA BODY PARTY!!!

mmmmm kenya moore. Evan ross looks like michael jackson (after)

LMFAO @ TIANNA GETTIN SHIT WRONG AS USUAL….THAT’S TIA….START DOIN YA RESEARCH, HON.

#6 TAJH IS IN COLLEGE BUT STILL LENDS HIS VOICE TO KIM POSSIBLE AND HE WAS ON THE SHOW THE GAME A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO.

#8 HER FIANCEE IS ALSO AN ACTOR AND HAS BEEN ON MANY SHOWS.

@ #10 That must have been six years ago, because that’s how long she’s been with Cory

Seems like in every black college movie they talk about everything but education.

Now if yall wanna watch a good black colllege movie go rent School Daze. I love it b/c of its satirical look at middle class black america, sororities, frats, good hair vs bad hair, dark skin vs light, ect

I’ll just wait till this movie comes out on DVD

Tamera is the one that likes white dudes lol…..this is her man http://www.reportercaps.c...Home_Fox/fox_ahousley.php

he looks old as hell

brian is my baby but i think he’s bisexual take a look at his myspace.com/brianwhiteonline….pictures. baby is bisexual…..

EVERYBODY LOOKS GOOD…(especially kenya..still sexy as hell)!!
howeva, i DO want megan to change that damn hairstyle PLS!!!

and “EVAN ROSS”…”how u doin?” LOL!!!!(and they still know dats michael jackson’s boy)!!! thy need to quit playin!!! LOLLOLOLOLOLOL!!!

l0l @ #26…”how u doin”…lollll
we all know thats the famous wendy williamz callin out the gays…loll…
“how u doin??”..he do look like michael tho. hahaaa

Okay, i’ve commmented on these pics a lot of times now so let me keep it short and sweet….

The Ladies ALL look great….

Ne-yo…um…damn(trying to figure out something nice to say)…U know what nevermind…movin’ on…..

Evan Ross Scares the Hell out of me. He looks like a d*mn vampire! All I need is some sunshine, garlic and a STAKE to drive through that boy’s heart. I mean sh*t did Diana Ross have an affair with COUNT DRACULA!I’m just sayin’…(leaving post, praying that I can even SLEEP tonight after seeing his picture).

Oh Yeah…and Chris Brown could get it…okay i’m done.

Angie Stone, keeps her a decent looking man.
Tia Mowry……two snaps….hated it!
Essence, doll it is not the 30’s, let the hat go. No really let the whole ‘fit go.

COLUMBUS SHORT IS A CUTIE

Columbus Short yummy and that director Sylvain Whitea has got to be my sugar daddy by the end of this month
my oh my I cant wait

neyo is ugly i also dont think he’s gay

mekhi has gained some pounds i prefered him lean and athletic not beefed up but he’d get it anytime

Las Alfonzo, why you had to pose like that, it makes him look stupid

Maeagan -pretty but overrated

Chris Brown yeah whatever

Brian White, what’s on yo head

Angie Stone, you must have voddoeed that man Darren, he could have gone with Jill Scott or een Miss Parker her fabulous self

oh no, meagan has on amerie’s dress.

Everyone looks nice. And god why did he have to create Kenya, lol, she always looks great!

and darren is too damn old to be playing a college student. I hope he is alumni!

Everyone looks great. Congrats to Tia(or Tamera). Brian J. White looks gay to me. Yeah Evan Ross has been looking kind of sweet for a while. Kenya Moore looks gorgeous, all of the females look good. I love Chris Brown’s outfit.

I like to see Brotha’s and Sista’s step..too bad I will only be able to catch it on bootleg from my location!! Go, twin, get married!!! Love seeing black couples…

yea that’s tia…tamara has a mole on her left cheek.

Everyone looks great and I’m definitely going to see this considering 2.5% of the proceeds from the film’s opening weekend gross will be donated to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington DC.

Erry1 Lookg Nice, I Gatta Go See This. & Yal Sure That’s Tamera?!?

Everybody looks good for a change.
My son and I are going to see this over the weekend!

Why is it that Films with Black People in it only consist of Blacks either Dancing, Singing, Shooting each other or Selling Drugs ????

The Commercial For Stomp the Yard looks SO corny…

They could have just gone straight to DVD with this one….

Could someone make a Movie about Black Kids going to Black Colleges, STUDYING, Getting Good Grades, Going to Graduate School, and Getting a Job ???

I feel u Bill, but I guess thats just not entertaining! Sad, sad, sad…

I’ve had a crush on Laz Alonzo for a minute. Somthin ’bout that swagger…

Columbus is a cutie but he’s jail bait (I think)

Paula Campbell is a local Baltimore chick whose music career never really took off. Maybe getting with Ne-Ho will be good for “business”.

Yeah, the whole steppin and stompin theme is whack and played but hey, the kids will love it. The old-young heads had School Daze, a Different World and the like so it’s only fair that the youungins have something too.

Everyone looks nice for the most part….

What a minute…WTF happened to Evan Ross? Oh my Lawd…what happened to the lil cutie pie in ATL?

this movie is goin to be off the chain exspecially because chris brown is goin to be in it he is so sexyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy i love him

Um, is Brian White wearing Covergirl in Ivory or Bisque!!!??

I will certainly support this film! It was written by a RATTLER-SHOUT OUT TO FAMU! Also to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority!

I will be there to see this movie!!! Shout out to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Happy Founders Day!!! OOOOOOOOO-OOOOOOOOP my Sorors

snores ville….wtf is this crap? This movie is so un called for just useless crap..and will meagan good ever get a serious role…I’m tired of seeing her having the same roles..this is why they dont take black actresses seriously. When will Chris B get over his awkwardness lol

oh and tia is hot her fiance not so much….I miss sister sister release that shit on dvd immediately!!

also (sorry for the multiple post) but whats with that ross thing suddenly appearing in random places the last couple of weeks?

Now I realize that Mekhi Phiefer has gone on record to say that he prefers Asian women, but he couldn’t have at least found a cute one? Everyone else looks really nice though. Kenya Moore is so gorgeous.

Why do they keep putting crap movies out?

Now YALL KNOW THAT COLUMBUS SHORT DATED BRITNEY SPEARS AFTER HER 48HR Marrige in VEGAS…..Isnt that something, he was the one before K-FED and he was Married with a Child at the time. Was a Backup Dancer for Justin and Britney too. This aint no rumor at all, i still have the Candid pictures from People Magazine of the two, LOL. Anyway, Glad he didnt get caught up in that Shitney Spears mess, BUT he still eneded up ruinining his marrige. Anyway, Glad i kept that Magazine. I havent seen the movie BUT maybe it will be okay…

um, that is definitely Tia like everyone else stated. Also, not sure if Paula was Neyo’s date, that is his new artist…

And ppl support the movie, part of the funds will be donated to the MLK Jr. Memorial. Now you may not care to see the movie, if not, then tell others to see it. I mean the money is going to a good cause.

everybody looks great but….Evan Ross has a worm crawling out of his head I believe. Ne-yo Ne-yo Ne-yo what can I say, someone should have to his date to comb her head before they shot the picture. And yeah, that’s Tia for sure, I’ll be watchin the movie soon as I go get my two Dvd’s for five dollars…Sike, I’ll go to the dollar show in about two weeks@! lol

@Bill..Because that’s is how the white entertainment system wants the world to see us. Poor but happy, violent and drugged up.
This explains why Flavor Flav can get a show but
Morris Chestnut is doing plays.

Megan looks a lil overdressed…..Or is everyone underdresses?

Kenya looks lovely.

Evan needs to keep his hair cut low at ALL TIMES.
That lil flip in the front makin him look like one
of the Munsters.

Neyo…I’m still mad he took his hat off in another picture…The Nerve.

kind.

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 8:42 am

Dymediva25 said:
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um, that is definitely Tia like everyone else stated. Also, not sure if Paula was Neyo’s date, that is his new artist…

And ppl support the movie, part of the funds will be donated to the MLK Jr. Memorial. Now you may not care to see the movie, if not, then tell others to see it. I mean the money is going to a good cause.

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Bill Said:

Dymediva, I’m confused by Your comments…

Dymediva25, Your an AKA, right ?????
I read on a Blog (greekchat.com) that the Alpha’s & AKA are boycotting this Film !!!

Maybe you were not aware of this fact…

In particular, I read That Alpha Phi Alpha doesn’t support the Movie, because the producers of the Movie are showing Images of Alpha, that hasn’t been approved by Alpha Phi Alpha Incorparated, and that Alpha Phi Alpha does not want to support a movie that shows images of Black Men being involved in Drug Dealing & Shootings..

So that being said, why should any member of the Divine 9, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Support THIS movie ??????

I hope my Fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi Incorparated, isn’t represented in this movie…..

This Movie looks really corny anyway…

It is me people or does Evan Ross look like Michael Jackson son….LMAO !! Let me find out that Michael and Diane love child !!!

bill said:
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Could someone make a Movie about Black Kids going to Black Colleges, STUDYING, Getting Good Grades, Going to Graduate School, and Getting a Job ???

++++++++

Until someone does, here’s information on a scholarship program.

The Call Me MISTER program is an effort to address the critical shortage of African American male teachers particularly among South Carolina’s lowest performing schools.

Call Me MISTER Participating Colleges

The Call Me MISTER program combines the special strengths and resources of Clemson University with the individualized instructional programs offered by four historically black colleges in South Carolina: Benedict College, Claflin University, Morris College and South Carolina State University. To provide even greater opportunity and access, students have the option of first attending one of our two-year partner colleges before transferring to one of the four-year institutions to complete their baccalaureate degree. In addition, the project has limited enrollment in the middle school Master of Art in Teaching program.

Visit the Call Me Mister website :

http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.htm

Everyone looks nice.
Angie Stone must have some major “get right”! She keeps a fine tinderony. Like Maya Angelo said, “When I shake my hips, a skinny woman looses her man!” -2006 University of Houston, Houston, TX.

I am so sick of seeing Meagan ass in every got damn thing. They act like they cant find nobody else to play those boring roles…

Cher said:
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Everyone looks nice.
Angie Stone must have some major “get right”! She keeps a fine tinderony. Like Maya Angelo said, “When I shake my hips, a skinny woman looses her man!” -2006 University of Houston, Houston, TX.

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She does keep good company, but I don’t believe that’s Angie’s date, that’s Darren Henson and he’s one of the “stars” of the movie - it’s Lem from Soul Food the series.

MS MAC, ARE YOU FROM BALTIMORE? THAT PAULA CHICK IS TRULY WACK. TALK ABOUT A CHICK TRYING TO GET A”HEAD” OF THE GAME….

TIA’S FIANCE IS A HOT ASS MESS! SHE COULD DO BETTER.

MEKHI COULD STILL GET IT!

EVAN ROSS IS SO PRETTY.

GABBY IS GORGEOUS!

I doubt I will go and see this movie. It dramatically disregards the meaning of fraternities and sororities and step shows, not dance shows. For many years we as greeks have been attempting to educate many people about our purpose and when we as a people decide to make a movie on greeks its about dancing. Man come on…I would rather sit home and watch something else and save my money and donate it to the community cause that’s what Greeks do!

Cosign with MISSBDAY

They act like they can’t find another pretty black woman 2 in these black movie. They use the same people over and over again. She overrated and always be a E- Lister actress LOL!!!

@Bill
Bill I must say that I am a little bit disappointed in your comments. You comments are reasonable and I am a very open minded person. The majority of the creators/directors of the movie are black male greeks. This movie is done in a positive image. I too have heard that there are some greeks who are not supporting the movie. A movie trailer is to attract an audience. Almost every young person I know attends or have attended a step show. Much creativity. You work at a school. Give a step show and see how many people will come out. That’s why the movie trailer is advertising that way. I feel that your greek brothers and sisters are judging a book by its cover. Do you find it ironic that this movie is opening in about 22,000 movie theaters and Dreamgirls only opened in about 800? Or, is your answer going to be that they are degrading blacks? I am not currently enrolled in a HBU so I can’t speak first hand about what goes on there. Not because I have something against black but UH have an awesome business college. University of Houston is a highly diverse school. Also, I am not greek and I do not plan to pledge. (My niece is an AKA and her husband is a Kappa)- NO HATE AGAINST GREEKS.

HEY THAT’S TIA I KNOW MY TWINS LOL

THEY ALL LOOK NICE

lol @ Pleeze “Paula is really Paul”. But why you suprised Tia/Tamara marrying a black dude?
Anyhoo Brian White, back away from the make-up table. Damn he got on more pancake than Little Richard. lol
Essense - naw baby girl try again
Evan - uumm o.k.

For the record, I am a black women all day everyday.

I think Tia/Tamara’s fiance is a cutie!
And why does Mekhi’s date look so old when you blow the picture up?

NEYO AND HIS DATE LOOK LIKE 2 GAY MAN IM SORRY BUT IT IS WHAT IT IS

ESSENCE ATKINS IS A LOST MOWRY SISTER SHE EVEN SOUNDS LIKE THEM! TAMARA U BETTER WORK TI GIRL HE IS TOOOOOOOO FINE!!!!

LAZ WHERE U BEEN BOO!!!

WOW ARE THEY DATING?? HOLLLAAAAA GO ANGIE!

ITS OFFICIAL:EVAN ROSS IS MICHAEL JACKSON’S CHILD LOL

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 9:48 am

Cher said:
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@Bill
Bill I must say that I am a little bit disappointed in your comments. You comments are reasonable and I am a very open minded person. The majority of the creators/directors of the movie are black male greeks. This movie is done in a positive image. I too have heard that there are some greeks who are not supporting the movie. A movie trailer is to attract an audience. Almost every young person I know attends or have attended a step show. Much creativity. You work at a school. Give a step show and see how many people will come out. That’s why the movie trailer is advertising that way. I feel that your greek brothers and sisters are judging a book by its cover. Do you find it ironic that this movie is opening in about 22,000 movie theaters and Dreamgirls only opened in about 800? Or, is your answer going to be that they are degrading blacks? I am not currently enrolled in a HBU so I can’t speak first hand about what goes on there. Not because I have something against black but UH have an awesome business college. University of Houston is a highly diverse school. Also, I am not greek and I do not plan to pledge. (My niece is an AKA and her husband is a Kappa)- NO HATE AGAINST GREEKS.

Bill Said:

A person that is not greek would not really understand what being in a Fraternity or Sorority is really about….No disrespect to you.

We (Greek) don’t just perform at step shows, nor do we want THAT to be the representation of us shown on screen.

Being in a Fraternity or Sorority is about building ones Character…

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 9:38 am

ANNASTAISHA said:
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I doubt I will go and see this movie. It dramatically disregards the meaning of fraternities and sororities and step shows, not dance shows. For many years we as greeks have been attempting to educate many people about our purpose and when we as a people decide to make a movie on greeks its about dancing. Man come on…I would rather sit home and watch something else and save my money and donate it to the community cause that’s what Greeks do!

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Bill Said:

I cosign 101 %

Meagan Good would be an okay black actress but I just can’t stand those faces she makes. You guys know the ones I’m talking about. Where she looks like she just ate a bad piece of fruit.

@Cher

I am not going to see the movie and I am Greek and I did attend a HBCU, if dancing attracts people to a movie that is about Greek life that is suppose to talk about community service, leadership, sisterhood and brotherhood, not drug dealing and shooting and fighting then show me that in a preview, greeks like myself would appreciate it if you are claiming this movie is about us. I am not judging the book by its cover, its just that all the pages seem to be to my disliking!

Bill I hear where you coming from!!

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 9:59 am

ANNASTAISHA said:
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@Cher

I am not going to see the movie and I am Greek and I did attend a HBCU, if dancing attracts people to a movie that is about Greek life that is suppose to talk about community service, leadership, sisterhood and brotherhood, not drug dealing and shooting and fighting then show me that in a preview, greeks like myself would appreciate it if you are claiming this movie is about us. I am not judging the book by its cover, its just that all the pages seem to be to my disliking!

Bill I hear where you coming from!!

Bill Said:

I CoSign 101 %

The Movie trailer appears to show that the only reason why Black Kids join Frat’s & Soro’s is so that they can be in Step Shows and/or be popular…

That’s just ridiculous…..

Any ANYTHING that shows ANY MEMBER of the Divine 9 in a NEGATIVE LIGHT will NOT get my support or my money !!

I understand Bill. I thank you for being a man and responding in a positive manner. Maybe you can help me understand why some greeks feel upset about this movie.

But from my understanding greeks teach brotherhood or sisterhoood. From the trailer, the young man got into trouble at home, went to college, joined a frat and got some respect for himself & the people around him. How could you not support this movie? Well, it opens MLK weekend. The majority of black movies that open MLK weekend have done an outstanding job in the box office. Excuese me if they did bot show the community service projects that greeks do. But it’s not like that at every campus. I have realized that their is a age difference between you and I. I’m 20 years old. You age has allowed you to experience things I have not done. Form opinions on topics that I have not researched yet. From the outside looking in I feel that the movie is done in a positive image that will attract young audiences. Maybe influence some to attend college and pledge. -If that happens it is you duty as a greek (positive role model?) to show them that pledging is not the only perk to college. Teach them: Education, the arts, wealth, and the family. How would one know if they are not taught?

Megan exudes $exy!

Cher…

Let me see if I can help. I am 24, finished undergrad and back finishing my Masters, so we aren’t too far apart. It just that with Greek life our purposes are to uplift society, yes educate young men and women and to support our community. What our purpose is not is to dance. We step as a way to for one raise money, so that we can give back to the community. Yeah it is fun at times, but to me this movie, depicts Greek life as just dancing. Yeah he did come from violence and now joined a frat, and whatever the case may be but after this movie comes out tell me how much it showed our community service and leadership. Yeah all Greeks wear different colors but we have the same purpose.

When it comes to why I am not supporting the movie, because it simply depicts us as just dancers well steppers it should be, but we aren’t, and little ones who’s parents take them to see this movie, thinking its just another “You got served” are the ones who want to join our organizations not for the right reasons, but for the colors or to do the shows. Yeah we are educating them about what greeks may do but not our purpose and that is the main reason why I choose not to see the movie.

AKATUDE
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Fall 2001
Voorhees College (HBCU)

No comment on the Fraternity/Sorority issue. I didn’t attend a 4 year university, so it’s neither here nor there for me.

However, on the outside looking in, again folx, directors will continue to make movies that will sell. It is very disheartening that the arean for BLACK movies always casts US in drug dealing, sex, and otehr degrading storylines but until there is a change, this is all we will see.

There are continous focus groups that are apparently ruling that these depictions of US is what’s selling. It’s sad, but true.

(Putting soap box in the closet)…Anyway, my 14 year old wants to go see it, so I guess he’ll be pulling me to take him!

Everyone looks nice! Yea, that Angie’s got the MOJO but when I met Darren in person, he is very short. Dang! I don’t think Angie’s his cup of tea. Perhaps they were just posing for the pic!

Also, why does Essence and Kenya show up solo all the time? Both are gorgeous! Just wondering…..

Jawn Murray reported yesterday on the Tom Joyner show that Angie & Darren are dating and that they even kissed on the red carpet of this premiere.

movies are for entertainment…
and what exactly do u think the entertainment factor
is for a movie full of kids that are in college just
to study…

movies that are set in highschools dont showcase
education either….just the drama that happens in those buildings

WELL I WON’T SEE THE MOVIE…

BUT DANG ANGIE STONE GETTIN ALL THE GOOD MEN….

Cher, I hope this answers your Question.

The following is a Legal Letter from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated to the Producers of Stomp the Yard.

“FYI…

Rain Forest productions, Sony Pictures et’al re: Stomp the Yard

To Whom It May Concern:

This communication is to inform the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. of a legal matter pertaining to the unauthorized use of the fraternity’s many trademarks. The unauthorized use is within the film, “Stomp the Yard”, which loosely depicts Black fraternal greek life.

Please know that Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. does not endorse the film “Stomp the Yard.” The Fraternity prefers not to be associated with a movie that juxtaposes gang activity with that of Black greek life. The Fraternity, through its general counsel, made a direct request to the film’s producers to not include any trademarks of the Fraternity in their film. The producers disappointedly ignored that request and included the Fraternity’s trademarks in the film without permission.
Their actions are illegal and will be addressed through the proper legal channels. The Fraternity has requested that Sony pictures and Rainforest productions cease and desist from distribution of this movie due to the unauthorized use of Alpha’s trademarks.

The Fraternity owns a family of trademarks that include Federal registration numbers 2227381, 2218329, 2770575, 2481901, 2178342, 1459737, 1459736 and 1459735. The Fraternity has at least ten additional applications for registration currently pending before the United States Patent and Trademark office. Also note, the majority of these trademarks have been in use since as early as 1906, the year of the founding of the Fraternity. And, all of these marks are rigorously protected by the Fraternity.

Although, it is unfortunate that the Fraternity has to divert its attention away from our strategic focus areas of providing service to and advocacy for our communities and to this matter during this its centennial year, we will vigorously protect the legacy and future of this great fraternity. And, we respectfully request your assistance in doing so by not contributing to the illegal acts of the producers of this film by paying money to view it or by promoting it. If you have any questions, please contact at counsel@apa1906.net”

So Cher, As I stated earlier, since my Greek Brothers, the First & Oldest Black Fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Incorparated does not support “Stomp the Yard, then I as a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Incorparated, will stand behind our Divine 9 Brothers, Alpha Phi Alpha Incorparated.

I hope this answers your question
Respectfully,
Your Brother
Bill

Ola said:
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Jawn Murray reported yesterday on the Tom Joyner show that Angie & Darren are dating and that they even kissed on the red carpet of this premiere.

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Thank you Ola,
I stand corrected.

Now…In Order to be FAIR to the producers of STOMP THE YARD, let me print their responce to Alpha Phi Alpha’s Legal Letter…

To: Darryl R. Matthews, Sr. - General President

From: Rob Hardy - Executive Producer, Stomp the Yard

Brother Matthews:

What a wonderful Centennial year it has been for our fraternity! Yet as we celebrate this great milestone, I am deeply saddened after reading your November 30th correspondence to the members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc, regarding our motion picture.

Stomp the Yard presented us with an opportunity to do something that no film has ever attempted on this level: feature Black Greek Letter Organizations in the most positive of lights, as pillars of economic stability, community service and brother and sisterhood within the community. It is difficult to make ANY movie in Hollywood. You can only imagine how difficult it was to make a film about a young African-American male who finds hope, redemption and becomes a better person through his experiences with a fictitious black fraternity at a Historically Black Institution of Higher Learning. These are not ‘commercial’ themes by Hollywood standards. These are, however, positive ones that should be embraced and promoted by the African-American community, especially those fortunate enough to understand the benefits of higher education and fraternity life.

At no point does our film “juxtapose gang activity and Black Greek life”. What this film does is illustrate how lives can be enhanced by the experience of college life. It is troubling to me that at a time when we as a people face the reality of inexplicable police slayings in New York, vile racist rants in LA and many other social, economic and political issues around the country that you would choose this movie as a cause to unify and call to action the fraternity’s membership (as well as that of other Black Greek letter organizations). The fact that you’ve taken this stance without responding to my repeated attempts at contact and without having seen the film first is disconcerting. In fact, you were one of the first people I attempted to contact when we finally were given the green light to make Stomp the Yard. Yet those attempts to reach you went unanswered. After sending materials and conversing with your Executive Director, an in-person meeting was finally set for us to discuss Alpha’s support for the movie. Neither you nor your executive Director showed up at the meeting or had the courtesy to provide an explanation or reschedule. The first correspondence I received from you was the “call to action” you sent to the entire brotherhood.

Our goal for this film is simply to make college life seem accessible to all. In a society where the value and relevance of Black Colleges/Universities, and Black Greek letter organizations are under increased attack, the mainstream circulation of the types of images in our film can renew interest among our youth.

One of the most encouraging things I overheard someone say after an advance screening of Stomp The Yard was the fact that “they thought it was just a dance movie” but after seeing it, it underscored the fact that they shed “they could’ve pursued higher education, and that every young black kid should see this movie.”

At Rainforest, we share your vision of protecting the legacy and promoting the future of our great fraternity. Stomp the Yard is a part of that vision. We ave done nothing illegal. Everything we have done was within our legal rights as filmmakers. We did not disparage or tarnish the images or logos of ours or any other organization. The inclusion of real life members of Greek Letter organizations was a genuine attempt to highlight these great organizations to a generation that questions the relevancy of their very existence. It’s unfortunate that Alpha feels the need to urge other Alphas to not support a film made by Alphas. I wish that we’d had the opportunity to sit down and settle this matter as Brothers instead of having your lawyers attack myself, my partner, my company and my film.

I am a proud 13-year brother of Alpha who has given much of my adult life to upholding the aims of the fraternity. You and I have had a personal relationship for over ten years. Our first film Chocolate City (which also featured fraternity members) was screened, per your invitation, at the 1995 Alpha Phi Alpha General Convention when you were the Executive Director. Based on your appreciation for our work you personally employed our company Rainforest Films, to create the Official video for the fraternity the following year. While President of my college Chapter(Beta Nu, Florida A&M University), we were selected as the Outstanding College Chapter of the Year (1996) for all of Alpha, an award we earned with your support. Further, my producing partner (and line brother) Will Packer was District “College Brother of the Year” in 1996. As recently as last month Will and I were selected to receive the Metro Atlanta Centennial Award of Excellence as part of the Alpha Centennial celebration in Atlanta. We have spent the last 10 years of our lives upholding the light in an extremely difficult and challenging industry. Alpha prepared us for many of the obstacles that we have had to overcome in our path. We would never, ever do anything to tarnish the good name of our beloved fraternity.

Film is one of the most powerful mediums in contemporary society. It allows us to capture the attention of various generations of viewers at a single moment in time. What better way to introduce and educate others about the benefits of higher education than a film such as this. Although we may differ in our methods for reaching our youth, I hope that you will at some point take the opportunity to see the film and the spirit in which it was made, before passing additional negative judgment. As we work to move beyond this issue I look forward to a day when we can galvanize the collective brotherhood, with a call to action that will help push a social, economic or political agenda to better our entire community. I will be the first person to help spread that message and lead the charge.

Fraternally Yours,

Rob Hardy
http://www.stomptheyard.com

But, Cher, As I stated earlier, Alpha Phi Alpha has written a “Cease & desist” letter to a FELLOW Alpha Brother, Mr. Rob Hardy, he IGNORED the Letter, and now Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorparated will probably SUE the Producers of Stomp the Yard…

So Cher, Basically What I’m saying is THIS:

If the Polemarch (General President) of Alpha Phi Alpha says don’t support a movie, then don’t support it….

Divine 9 Rules….

I’m mad @ Neyo and his date
Love Gabby
Meghan is boring
Essence is taking it back to the Mahogonay days..it works for her.
Good for Tia, though her fiance looks suspect
Laz looks nice but don’t like the jacket.
Evan Ross *SMH*
I’ve seen this chick w/Makhi before he must be happy his weight says so.
Kenya Moore classic beauty not feeling the dress though.

I personally didn’t plan to see the movie, it looked like yet another Drumline to me. However, as a proud member of the Divine 9 i definitely won’t see it now. I mean if a movie was disrespecting my organization I would want other greeks to support my org in whatever efforts we took because at the end of the day we are one under Pan Hell. There is so much more to greek life than stepping, I personally don’t step or stroll because I didn’t join for that reason so to see it mininized to that concerns me.
Shout out to all the orgs celebrating Founder Days in the month of January especially ZETA PHI BETA. ZZZZZPhi

I probably will go see this. damn its just a movie, why are people making such a big deal about it. either watch it or not. old farts always crying about something.

Straight bootleggin!

I think i am going to wait for the DvD. I am so happy for Tia she looks really happy. Darren Henson> Él es tan fino.(He is so fine)

RECENT RESPONSE FROM APHIA (ALSO PUBLISHED IN JET MAG LAST WEEK)

December 20, 2006

To Whom It May Concern:

Previously, I disseminated a written notice of the Fraternity’s objection to references to the Fraternity in the film “Stomp the Yard.” The Fraternity made its concerns known to Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Screen Gems, Inc. and Rainforest Pictures. After several weeks of meaningful and productive discussions with the executive leadership of Sony and Screen Gems, the film has been revised to the satisfaction of the Fraternity. Sony and Screen Gems have also agreed to make a donation to the MLK Memorial Foundation.

The Fraternity raised its objections to the Film without regard to financial remuneration, but to protect its history and its legacy. The removal of all references, in the film, to the Fraternity is based in part on the fraternity’s leadership insisting that we observe our written policies and internal protocols’ regarding the commercial use of our symbols and marks.

Sony’s decision to make a donation to the Washington DC MLK, Jr. Memorial Foundation Project, Inc., is very much appreciated, and helps to secure, in history, the legacy of our brother, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helps to celebrate his selfless contributions to the fabric of America and the world. The construction of this memorial on the national mall is the only one dedicated to an African-American.

Darryl R. Matthews, Sr.

General President
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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
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Corporate Headquarters
2313 Saint Paul Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21218-5211
http://www.alphaphialpha.net
Phone: 410.554.0040 . Fax: 410.554.0054
Darryl R. Matthews, Sr. Willard C. Hall, Jr.
General President Executive Director

The issue with Alpha Phi Alpha was resolved…

December 20, 2006

To Whom It May Concern:

Previously, I disseminated a written notice of the Fraternity’s objection to references to the Fraternity in the film “Stomp the Yard.” The Fraternity made its concerns known to Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Screen Gems, Inc. and Rainforest Pictures. After several weeks of meaningful and productive discussions with the executive leadership of Sony and Screen Gems, the film has been revised to the satisfaction of the Fraternity. Sony and Screen Gems have also agreed to make a donation to the MLK Memorial Foundation.

The Fraternity raised its objections to the Film without regard to financial remuneration, but to protect its history and its legacy. The removal of all references, in the film, to the Fraternity is based in part on the fraternity’s leadership insisting that we observe our written policies and internal protocols’ regarding the commercial use of our symbols and marks.

Sony’s decision to make a donation to the Washington DC MLK, Jr. Memorial Foundation Project, Inc., is very much appreciated, and helps to secure, in history, the legacy of our brother, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helps to celebrate his selfless contributions to the fabric of America and the world. The construction of this memorial on the national mall is the only one dedicated to an African-American.

Darryl R. Matthews, Sr.

General President

dayum dayum…why do baltimore girls always date gay looking men..im ashamed of paula campbell..she can do so much better

ZPHIIIIII IN THE HOUSE.
IM DEFINITELY GOING TO SEE IT. I COULD CARE LESS. IT IS A MOVIE. IT WAS WRITTEN BY AN OMEGA AND PRODUCED BY TWO ALPHAS. I RATHER SEE THIS THEN SOME VIOLENCE, KILLING OR DRUG DEALING…ALSO PEOPLE SAY WHY NOT MAKE A MOVIE ABOUT EDUCATION…TELL ME WHO IS GOING TO SEE THAT????!!!! I MEAN IT IS NICE TO THINK THAT WE WOULD…BUT WE WOULDNT…LOOK AT HOW WELL AKEELAH AND THE BEE DID AND SOME OTHER STRICTLY POSITIVE MOVIES ABOUT US DID AT THE BOX OFFICE…
LETS BE REALL TO ATTRACT BLACK PEOPLE TO THE MOVIES…WE HAFT TO MARKET AND SHOW DANCING AND SINGING TO GET PEOPLE IN THE SEATS TO SEE THE MOVIE. THATS JUST THE TRUTH.

Will be catching this when it comes to HBO or USA, lol!

As another member of the Divine 9, I just want to say being Greek is definitely character building and its not all about what colors u wear, steppin’, or party-hopping. At the end of the day, it’s really about tradition and honor, not popularity even though I’ve noticed that most peeps join for tha hype of it all.

SKEEEEEEE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

why does evan ross pluck his eyebrows..dayum dayum dayum

Oh yeah, what is wrong with EVAN? He looks foolish, he has fell off!

to BILL:

I have fully read both letters…the letter from Alpha Phi Alpha’s General President and the response from Rob Hardy.
I attended an HBCU, however was not able to pledge, but fully respect Black Greeks and all they do.
The reasons of the boycott seem to be because the Exec. Producer didnt have the “go-ahead”. I understand that, but in no way have i heard or read that this film is depicting Greeks in the WRONG sense. It seems that you all are saying that its just not the ONLY thing that comes along with being Greek. The movie isnt out yet, so how do we know that it won’t focus on the numerous amounts of fundraising, community services, tutoring, seminars, etc. that Black Greek Sororities and Fraternities do. Has your General President seen an early viewing of this movie, and totall disagrees with it? Or its just that he is not willing to give it a chance. I thought that being Greek was apart of community awareness, supporting one another…and thats what we as Blacks should be doing AT ALL TIMES especially if its in a positive light. Doesnt matter if you’re Greek or not…and it doesnt matter if the movie is about Greeks or not. I respect the fact that you’re respecting your Brothers, but I think that you should support this Black film and make judgement for yourself after you see the movie. Its bad enough that we have to make sure that our movie ticket says the movie that we paid for, because of the scams against Black films making money, but know we have to have whole organizations boycott our own movies????
Please help me understand that.

LMAOLMAO@#61…Evan has GOT TO BE Michael and Diana’s lovechild..i fell out my seat laughing

ESSENCE!!! Damn where she been??

AWWW Tia’s engaged?? I thought her and Tamera would be together forever I guess now it’s time for them to have their own lives…separate that is. I was surprised one if not both of them hadn’t gotten married before now…They’re gorgeous.

Everyone looks nice though!!!

#87 Bill, thanks for posting the letter. After seeing the trailer this weekend, I knew I was not going to waste my money watching black kids fight, dance, chase chicks, then graduate (yuck)…then, ‘roll credits’, movie over (yawn).

Now, I have another reason not to support it. I am not greek (its not my thing). But, I am a young brother who cares about how all of my bros / sis’ are represented.

Like Nike says: “IMAGE is EVERYTHING”.

Being a part of the Diving 9 myself, members of BGLOs are in here reciting their sorority and fraternity mottos and creeds and you know that is not the only reason you joined. I agree being a member of these orgs is just not stepping and partying. But dont act like when the chance to do those things come around you aint doing them. Alot of people in here with letters didnt join because of the community service alone. It was either the parties were the bomb, their steps were tight, they had alot of sorors/frats on campus, your parents are one, or a combination of some of those things. I specifically talking to undergraduates.

I loved to step because through that time of practicing our bond got stronger. And it was time to see who was the best on yard. Zetas on my campus were positive women and that is what attracted me to find out more about the organization. They did their Adopt a Highway and March of Dimes. But they also stepped, threw parties, and partywalked (party hopped) their butts off.

Ummm why does Brian White( who is oh so sexy) shoes looks like he’s been STOMPIN the yard in them and the dirt and the sand and the welll yall get the picture….Change ya shoes baby boy!

I made up my mind I’m not gone see it,it doesn’t look that interesting.If I want to see steppers I go to the nearest HBCU and see them.But I’m not in a soro but I know pleanty of people are and their purpose is to serve the community.Around here they do fashion shows and bake sales to raise money and a whole lot of other things.I’m planning to join a sorority in the near future but I’m not going to join because I want to just step but I think that the idea of sisterhood is something we need in the community at this day and age.Nor did I see that they protraying what a soro/frat really is in the movie because I would been seen it. in the previews.They just had to put Chris Brown in there?wtf?He just straight up corny and wants to grow up to quick.Ok Neyo?Another WTF.Its like Drumline meets You Got Serve and doesn’t spark my interest but if anybody else wants to see it nobody ain’t stopping it.

That said, I must say, it is a movie. Hollyweird, will always show college as being a pit-stop for partying and slacking. I have NEVER seen ANY FRATERNITY/SORORITY portrayed in a positive light. Be it ”Animal House” ”Revenge of The Nerds”, ”How High”, ”Porky’s” (the list goes on and on) it’s always the same. But what I think is interesting is that in this country, how far you go in life is determined (in most cases) on who you align with. And it always has to be with a group/club/secret society. Skulls, Masons, Fraternities, Sororities, either way it’s a bit disturbing. But if these organizations want to help their fellow man, how come we never hear about what they are doing? Not to disrespect, because I’m not, I am simply asking a question. Where are they? Too many of our youth are just drifting uneducated and unmotivated. Help me understand…

103# I agree. All the interviews that I have seen and articles that I have read, the cast is giving big props to the Divine 9. There even greeks from the campus of FAMU stepping in the movie. I think it is the Deltas and Alphas if Im not mistaken. This movie is a positive movie. I think alot of the misconception of the movie comes from the dancing in the trailers, but that is just in the beginning of the movie laying down the foundation from where main character comes from. I say see the movie first and then decide what you think. Im actually excited.

ZZ-Phiii till the day I die

PREACH 103 AND 107!

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 11:30 am

governess said:
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to BILL:

I have fully read both letters…the letter from Alpha Phi Alpha’s General President and the response from Rob Hardy.
I attended an HBCU, however was not able to pledge, but fully respect Black Greeks and all they do.
The reasons of the boycott seem to be because the Exec. Producer didnt have the “go-ahead”. I understand that, but in no way have i heard or read that this film is depicting Greeks in the WRONG sense. It seems that you all are saying that its just not the ONLY thing that comes along with being Greek. The movie isnt out yet, so how do we know that it won’t focus on the numerous amounts of fundraising, community services, tutoring, seminars, etc. that Black Greek Sororities and Fraternities do. Has your General President seen an early viewing of this movie, and totall disagrees with it? Or its just that he is not willing to give it a chance. I thought that being Greek was apart of community awareness, supporting one another…and thats what we as Blacks should be doing AT ALL TIMES especially if its in a positive light. Doesnt matter if you’re Greek or not…and it doesnt matter if the movie is about Greeks or not. I respect the fact that you’re respecting your Brothers, but I think that you should support this Black film and make judgement for yourself after you see the movie. Its bad enough that we have to make sure that our movie ticket says the movie that we paid for, because of the scams against Black films making money, but know we have to have whole organizations boycott our own movies????
Please help me understand that.

Bill Said:

I understand your Point of View
It is the Point of View of a Non Greek.
And I say that with the Upmost respect to you as a Individual.

I as a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Incorparated, stand behind my NUPE Brothers at ALL times.

My Fraternity is a member of a Larger organization called the National Pan-Hellenic Council (the Divine 9).

The National Pan-Hellenic Council is composed of nine international black Greek-letter sororities and fraternities and promotes interaction through forums, meetings, and other mediums for the exchange of information, and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions.

When One of Our member organizations expresses that they have taken “issue” with a situation, then the OTHER member organization usually follow suit.

Alpha Phi Alpha (through it’s President, Mr.Matthews) had INITIALLY taken exceptions to this movie.

I have SINCE read Postings by other Alpha Brothers and I have found out since the Movie’s producers REVISED the movie and has REMOVED all negative images of Alpha Phi Alpha Incorparated, and the fact that the movies producers has decided to make a donatation to the MLK Memorial, That Mr. Matthews has REVERSED his decision.

Oops, first part of my post got cut off: first half of my post: I have visited family and friends at Howard, Spelman, Morris Brown and Morehouse. There was a united front with all black students and faculty from what I witnessed. I went to all white college and university (Lehman College and Pace University here in NYC). Of course, these were also the years that “School Daze” and “Different World” ruled the media waves. Within the past yearsI think that most people joined these organizations just for “appearance” purposes. I have seen people who pledged and know full well they were not up to par with what they were representing. As far as I can see, when the “Greekfest” turned to “Freaknic” Black organizations were over…

WHO CARES!! ITS A DAMN MOVIE. I BET YALL WENT TO SEE MOVIES THAT DEPICTED BLACK PEOPLE IN FAR MORE OF A NEGATIVE LIGHT. CALM YOUR NERVES

katrina said:
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Being a part of the Diving 9 myself, members of BGLOs are in here reciting their sorority and fraternity mottos and creeds and you know that is not the only reason you joined. I agree being a member of these orgs is just not stepping and partying. But dont act like when the chance to do those things come around you aint doing them. Alot of people in here with letters didnt join because of the community service alone. It was either the parties were the bomb, their steps were tight, they had alot of sorors/frats on campus, your parents are one, or a combination of some of those things. I specifically talking to undergraduates.

I loved to step because through that time of practicing our bond got stronger. And it was time to see who was the best on yard. Zetas on my campus were positive women and that is what attracted me to find out more about the organization. They did their Adopt a Highway and March of Dimes. But they also stepped, threw parties, and partywalked (party hopped) their butts off.

governess said: The reasons of the boycott seem to be because the Exec. Producer didnt have the “go-ahead”. I understand that, but in no way have i heard or read that this film is depicting Greeks in the WRONG sense. It seems that you all are saying that its just not the ONLY thing that comes along with being Greek. The movie isnt out yet,…Has your General President seen an early viewing of this movie, and totall disagrees with it? Or its just that he is not willing to give it a chance. I thought that being Greek was apart of community awareness, supporting one another…and thats what we as Blacks should be doing AT ALL TIMES especially if its in a positive light. Doesnt matter if you’re Greek or not…and it doesnt matter if the movie is about Greeks or not. I respect the fact that you’re respecting your Brothers, but I think that you should support this Black film and make judgement for yourself after you see the movie…

THANK YOU KATRINA AND GOVERNESS! I COULD HAVE NOT SAID IT BETTER! LETS FACE REALITY. NO DISRESPECT TO ANYONE.

SOMEWHAT OF A SYNOPSIS:

There is dancing in the movie because in the beginning the dude and his brother (chris brown) are battle street dancers in CA. Chris Brown is killed in an altercation where the main character is involved. Per his probation he opts to go to a HBCU named Truth University besides going to jail. He observes the frats “stomping the yard”. He supposed to a be somewhat of a journey for this young man.

ALSO GO HERE FOR AN ARTICLE ON WHY THIS MOVIE WAS MADE

http://biz.yahoo.com/prne.../070108/lam104.html?.v=64

Greek life is fun and yes @ #107 of course before u are actually a memeber of your organization u are attracted to the hype of it for one reason or another. I was just simply stating that it is not just about steppin’, colors, chants and all that. Dedication, respect and service should be at the forefront of it all.

LMBAO @ 115: Can you say “Soul Plane” LOL!!

Bill said:

I understand your Point of View
It is the Point of View of a Non Greek.
And I say that with the Upmost respect to you as a Individual.

Governess said:

Bill, darling….
With much respect to you and what you believe in as an INDIVIDUAL person not a person part of an organization…..
just because Im not a Greek doesnt meen that my point of view is invalid. There are SEVERAL GREEKS that share my point of view.
this is just the point of view for you as an INDIVIDUAL, i mean, afterall, thats what you are right? right….
So I totally repsect you following the rules and guidelines of the Divine 9 and your fellow fraternity, however that doesnt mean that you would be doing something so DISLOYAL to your fraternity if you saw a movie that YOU as an INDIVIDUAL found interesting??? Would it? I mean, does that mean you would be stripped of your rights as a GREEK memeber….since im a NON-GREEK and all you can see why i dont understand what would happen if you paid you’re money to support a Black film.

Believe you me, Im not trying to argue, im just debating your own personal reasons as to not see the movie. It seems as if all you’re telling me is that I wouldnt understand because Im not a Greek.

And so now you’re telling us that Mr. Matthews has retracted his position on the movie and is saying that you all should go out and support the movie now?

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 11:52 am

Mo’betta40 said:
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Oops, first part of my post got cut off: first half of my post: I have visited family and friends at Howard, Spelman, Morris Brown and Morehouse. There was a united front with all black students and faculty from what I witnessed. I went to all white college and university (Lehman College and Pace University here in NYC). Of course, these were also the years that “School Daze” and “Different World” ruled the media waves. Within the past yearsI think that most people joined these organizations just for “appearance” purposes. I have seen people who pledged and know full well they were not up to par with what they were representing. As far as I can see, when the “Greekfest” turned to “Freaknic” Black organizations were over…

Bill Said:

The Purpose of my Fraternity and most Fraternities or Sororities in the Divine 9, is Honor, Respect, Commitment, and Service to your Community.

Sometimes, Our Various Frats Or Soro’s will attract a young person for all the wrong reasons.

They may like the fact that we step with Kanes, Or the attention they we get from women, or whatever…

We will straighten all of those misconceptions about Kappa life out when the scroller pledges KAΨ….

just go see the damn movie and quit whining. hate it or love it

Sorry, i just can’t see how a grown ass man or woman would have ANY INTEREST in seeing this movie. I am out of high school and just out of college. This movie has no place in my life so i probably won’t go see it. I can’t relate to it……

Mehki looks bloated, and his girlfriend looks old in the face, not cute.

Darren Dewitt looks like he’s dating his older wiser sister in Angie Stone, though i am cheering for them. Angie Stone is certainly a hand full from what i seen on celebrity fit club.

Kenya Moore looks absolutely gorgeous.

Congrats to Tia and her fiance.

Meagan looks beautiful, and her acting is definitely improving everytime i see her in something.

Gabby is always on point.

Neyo looks gay as hell, and i don’t care what no one says. He’s talented though.

Essence Atkins looks like she has a attitude problem (could be wrong) and maybe that’s why her ass is by herself and not with a date.

Thanks for the link Katrina…
No disrespect to Bill at all…everyone is entitled to their opinion..i am NO ONE to judge another…

However just give it a chance.
Its a Black film, we supported Boyz n the Hood, Menace II Society, Harlem Nights, Poetic Justice…
We could go on and on, but in the end its about supporting one another…Im going to see it because it looks interesting. I attended an HBCU, wanted to pledge (line was suspended) and Im fully aware that its not all about stepping.
Steve Harvey (Omega Psi Phi) even has a commercial about this movie saying for everyone to go support it.
Whether you went to college, didnt, know someone who went, or dont…SUPPORT IT!!!!
ok im done…
be safe everyobody…

Ne-Yo brought a man to his movie premiere. It’s a good thing that “girl” got them curls covering her face, ’cause I think if I had got a full view of her mug, I might have lost my lunch.

Colombus’ date look like she was just brough back from the dead…

and leave Evan Michael Ross alone! The boy just has some real feminine features and some nice wavy hair, he can’t help that he looks like a younger version of Diana Ross!!!

PrettyGurl,
All Im saying alot of us are acting like stepping, partying and all that other stuff that movie might show is not what we do..and if you didnt do it fine…but it is happening somewhere. Again stepping is not a bad thing. I being a Zeta know it is not the only thing we do…but stepping can teach you discipline, teamwork and respect for others. In my book those are good life lessons.

@ Katrina, I agree totally, I definitely love to step and get all into it, lol, and it for sure teaches discipline.

@ #125 That’s ol girl that use to be all up in the Marques Houston videos….She really tryna make a name for herself, tryna be on on red carpets and shit lmfaooooo…..she had a skimpy lil part in You Got Served, but she is a professional dancer. (Video girl) hahahahahahaha

Is Evan gonna ever get rid of that widow’s peak? He’s a pale scary mess. But in regards to the movie, it should be premiering on HBO, but I may check it out. I always try to support Black movies.

governess,

I hope you don’t feel that I disregarded or disrespected your opinion, or your Point of View.

If you do feel that way, then I offer my sincere apologies.

I can’t state The Divine 9’s Motto or Standard Operating Procedures to non Greeks, nor can I go into detail about our methods, but I will say this.
When you are a member of a larger organization, you will support that orginization, even if you own individual thoughts about a given subject matter are different than that of the group that you represent.

As a Individual, I wasn’t going to see the movie anyway, because the trailer is so corny…..

PrettyGurl84,
Stepping is no joke and you have to be committed. I have gotten bruises and all kinda stuff trying to step with the sorors. LOL

I saw the movie is it was very good. Ne-Yo was suprisingly good. And there weren’t that many hot guys at UCF. (University of Central Florida) I need to go to that school. Not a bad movie, I’d actually pay to see it.

Katrina

LOL! I have bust my ass soooooooooooooo many times it’s not even cute, but the end product is so nice when we perform. But yeah steppin aint no punk

that is tia - correct it cl_________

that’s angie’s man? oh lordy lordy, how the hell she be landin’ these dudes - i need a day with her to sit down and listen, lol.

essence dear where’s eric benet? off dealin’ with his lil sex addiction?

I agree with Bill so far as it seems like they can only make movies about blacks that enforce clownish or cartoonish behavior. I don’t know if someone has said this already, but it looks like the stepping version of “Drumline”. 10-12 years ago, every movie was about “thuglife”, 6,7 years ago it was blacks gettin’ married, and now it’s blacks at college tapdancing because they’re in college. I’d like to see the Nat Turner Story, but that’s just me.

^^^
As if the only way for this character (a former break dancer) to redeem himself and get his life back on track is to join a Fraternity, so that he can participate in step shows…

That is the most assinine & ridiculous Plot I’ve ever seen or read…

to Bill:

i feel ya 100% and no you didnt offend me at all…
i read most of the comments that you post and i usually agree with you on your views. so its cool, just wanted to understand.

lmao @ 2
agreed!

chris brown look like it hurts for him to smile

neyo is soooo fugly

tia or tamamra (whichever one it is)
is like bling bitches

everyone else looks good

Thanks Govereness…The LAST thing I want to do if offend or Disrespect a person..That just not part of my DNA……

happy new year Bill!

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Bill
As if the only way for this character (a former break dancer) to redeem himself and get his life back on track is to join a Fraternity, so that he can participate in step shows…

That is the most assinine & ridiculous Plot I’ve ever seen or read

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Bill,

Everyone goes through challenges in their life. Just because he thought he was coming in for one reason (stepping help)..through the process of him becoming a member can he not find out there is more than just stepping to our orgs? I know alot of people that in the beginning joining for the wrong reason and oh when the membership process was over, they had a new found respect for the organization.

I think people are being way to hard on a movie that they havent seen but a trailer of.

Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 1:13 pm

Nix said:
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happy new year Bill!

Bill Said:

Happy New Year Nix…I thought you were mad at me, and stopped speaking to me…

Well, I’m glad that we’re back on speaking turns

Hey now…

People shouldn’t generalize anyone’s reasons for being Greek… I know I personally did not join Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. for the parties or the “prestige” or anything of that sort but because they were the leaders on campus…a predominately white campus at that. Members of my chapter made history as the first black student body president and the first black initiates to prestigious honorary societies among other things. Their achievements and their dedication to service is what attracted me. I wanted to align myself with a group of women that like me, had high standards for themselves and their community. This motivation for wanting to align oneself with whatever organization holds true for many members that are Greek. Though the social side attracts some, the service attracts others.

Anyway,

I think the issue with Alpha initially not supporting the movie was that the movie makers used their copyrighted trademarks without asking. The rule of copyright infringement goes across the board from music and art to businesses and organizational trademarks. For instance, you can’t legally take a copyrighted picture from a website and use it on your own site without asking because that is illegal. Same with his movie, you can’t just include a Greek org wearing nalia without asking, even if it’s in the background because that is a copyrighted trademark.

On a related note…

What is Meagn so dressed up for?

katrina said:
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Bill
As if the only way for this character (a former break dancer) to redeem himself and get his life back on track is to join a Fraternity, so that he can participate in step shows…

That is the most assinine & ridiculous Plot I’ve ever seen or read

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Bill,

Everyone goes through challenges in their life. Just because he thought he was coming in for one reason (stepping help)..through the process of him becoming a member can he not find out there is more than just stepping to our orgs? I know alot of people that in the beginning joining for the wrong reason and oh when the membership process was over, they had a new found respect for the organization.

I think people are being way to hard on a movie that they havent seen but a trailer of.

Bill Said:

You do have a valid Point Katrina.

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JUDAH,

I agree with Bill so far as it seems like they can only make movies about blacks that enforce clownish or cartoonish behavior. I don’t know if someone has said this already, but it looks like the stepping version of “Drumline”. 10-12 years ago, every movie was about “thuglife”, 6,7 years ago it was blacks gettin’ married, and now it’s blacks at college tapdancing because they’re in college. I’d like to see the Nat Turner Story, but that’s just me.
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I say go see the movie and make your opinion. Steppin is not tapdancing. Are you in a fraternity or sorority? Have you even seen a stepshow? Do you know what it takes to put something like that together?

@ Ne-Ho,
No I’m not from B-More but I heard Paula being played on one of the Baltimore stations. She’s been around for a hot minute. Her voice is nothing special but she has the “look” (I suppose). That’s why she’s still barely relevant.

If I’m not mistaken she also sung the hook for Get the Hook Up, a dating show that comes on TV-1. She also did these whack commercials for a local clothing store. The girl’s trynna get her hustle on. Can’t hate her for that.

@# 6 THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS GOING TO SAY I LOOKED AT THAT PICTURE SHE LOOKS LIKE A MAN TOO…

PO NEYO HE CANT WIN FOR NOTHING..

It amazes me how all these people who are greek who are posting, or came from HCBU’s are dogging this movie, but aint even SEEN the movie yet!!! WTF?? Is the problem???

And Didn’t YALL know that the creators of the dayum movie are members of Alpha Phi Alpha who are married to members of Delta Sigma Theta who worked on the film as well???

Wouldn’t they have some influence to the life of greeks and show them in a positive light???
Dont get so turned off by the trailer.. Go and see the movie, then talk!

^^^^
That is the reason for the 10 Week Pledge Period, so that the Fraternity can reshape you Thought Process about the organization that you are joining…

I don’t know about your Frat, but with mine, we had to take a MAJOR history examination about Kappa History as well as Black History…

Frat & Soro are NOT just about stepping…

You will realize that once you Pledge..
You have to REALLY be up on KNOWLEDGE….

THANKS BILL,
IM JUST ABOUT GIVING MOVIES CHANCES. IM EXCITED BECAUSE FOR SO LONG I THINK SOCIETY THINK ALL BLACK GREEK LETTERED ORGS DO IS HAZE. I MEAN IN THE LAST JET MAG THEY HAD THAT THE KAPPAS OF FAMU MIGHT BE DOING SOME JAIL TIME FOR HAZING A YOUNG MAN. THEY LOOK AT US AS SOME KIND OF GANG. AND I KNOW IN SOME PART OF THE NATION WE DO HAVE THOSE RENEGADE SORORS AND FRAT THAT IF WE COULD TAKE THEIR LETTERS BACK WE WOULD BECAUSE THEY SHOULDNT HAVE HAD THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE. BUT I BELIEVE THIS MOVIE IS A POSITIVE ONE AND WE SHOULD GO SEE IT.

I MEAN IF WE CAN GO AND SEE BABY BOY, WAIST DEEP, SOUL PLANE, AND ALL THOSE OTHER MOVIES..WE SHOULDNT MIND GOING TO SEE THIS ONE.

I agree with 42 thats all i am saying, i cant get into this everytime you look around. No one black is doing anything serious in the movies now a days but denzel.

I think that I would go see “Freedom writers” oppose to watching this shit!!!!

Agreeing with #150! Give the movie a chance, then talk! I mean hell, how can you know the ENTIRETY of the film and its not out yet! ??

What the hell!??

And again to poster 150, Katrina…. I seen that same Article in JET about the members of Kappa Alpha Psi at FAMU… So I totally agree with you…. this movie is not killing nobody…
Make a issue out of these hazing incidents rather than a damn movie.. Come to a resolution on how to keep chapters from getting suspended and staying out of the news with embarrassing inccidents as that one!

And that made NATIONWIDE news by the way!

Some of the trailers I have seen speak about brotherhood and show pics of historic figures that are part of our organizations..Im going to see if I can find them on youtube.

Clip of the movie “Stomp The Yard”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttvEIcocbGk

You know what brother, unfortunately the people who front the money for these movies don’t see us as people. We’re more like cardboard cutouts or some type of pantomime that moves fluidly but can’t speak. Most black people are so in lust with money that they just look at any movie with black people in it and say, we should support it just because. If you say something against it, you’re “hating”, lol.

Chris Brown need a stylist really bad!

Bill,

BTW, in regards to your statement last week about writing positive books…have you checked out Black Family Channels show “Literary Living”? I believe the sponsor of that show is a black publisher (I can’t remember the name at the moment). Also, check out what this article from atlanta journal constitution: http://www.ajc.com/living.../01/03/0104lvtvkagan.html

Seems that people are fed up with the negative wherever you go.

Everyone looks really nice, except when is Megan Good gonna peel off all that fakeness on her face?

And the only reason I would see that movie is to see Ne-Yo’s bad acting and Chris Brown die cause he is hella annoying.

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 1:34 pm

diva34 said:
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Agreeing with #150! Give the movie a chance, then talk! I mean hell, how can you know the ENTIRETY of the film and its not out yet! ??

What the hell!??

And again to poster 150, Katrina…. I seen that same Article in JET about the members of Kappa Alpha Psi at FAMU… So I totally agree with you…. this movie is not killing nobody…
Make a issue out of these hazing incidents rather than a damn movie.. Come to a resolution on how to keep chapters from getting suspended and staying out of the news with embarrassing inccidents as that one!

And that made NATIONWIDE news by the way!

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Bill Said:

The Alpha Xi Chapter has been dealt with by both National KAΨ, as well as FAMU.

FAMU has suspended the Alpha Xi Chapter of KAΨ until the year 2013….

THATS “TIA” not Tamara and that’s COLUMBUS SHORTS wife not girlfriend…lol

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 1:37 pm

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You know what brother, unfortunately the people who front the money for these movies don’t see us as people. We’re more like cardboard cutouts or some type of pantomime that moves fluidly but can’t speak. Most black people are so in lust with money that they just look at any movie with black people in it and say, we should support it just because. If you say something against it, you’re “hating”, lol.

Bill Said:

I cosign 101 % with you Judah…

Oh and KAPPA ALPHA PSI came out and rep’d at the after party and did a sick ass show!!!! That’s why Kappas are the sh!t.

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 1:40 pm

Mo’betta40 said:
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Bill,

BTW, in regards to your statement last week about writing positive books…have you checked out Black Family Channels show “Literary Living”? I believe the sponsor of that show is a black publisher (I can’t remember the name at the moment). Also, check out what this article from atlanta journal constitution: http://www.ajc.com/living.../01/03/0104lvtvkagan.html

Seems that people are fed up with the negative wherever you go.

Bill Said:
Thanks for the information MoBetta..I’ll look into that !

@ Bill 142
lol dont know why you thought that but nope wasnt mad at you

and as a proud memeber of ME PHI ME
i have to say im definitely not seeing this movie…i dont care if there is a twist to the premise
they all look the same just like the most of the black, do i dare even call it this… literature out these days
so i co sign with you Bill

Chirs Brown looks nice to me

Judah,
No one has seen the movie but one person on this board. And they liked it. So all Im saying is see the movie comeback on Monday and if still dont like it cool. At least then you would have seen it. Y are you so worried about who fronted the money…is this another the “white man is trying to make us look stupid arguements” Im tired of that excuse..

@145

I don’t mean any disrespect to you sis if that’s something that you take seriously. It doesn’t entertain me to see people do those things. I’m grown. To me it’s folly, but to each his/her own. I’m not going to go into the history on fraternities and sororities because I respect Bill a great deal. That’s the type of movie I’ll catch on HBO in September or somethin’.

I don’t like Meagan Good’s dress it loks lke a night gown

that is def Tia Mowry, she is the ugly twin

Lol, white people don’t make black people look stupid. Black people make black people look stupid.

Columbus is not jail bait, he actually dated Brittany Spears before K fed got a hol of her, he was married with a child at that time, every one does look nice, I love Megan she is doing the damn thing, its hard out there for balck actresses, esp young one so please people support. Gabrielle is my girl, Evan does look a little sugary and Ney-o, although the brother is talented I must say that I dont find him attractive at all, I wonder if he sleeps in his hats because he is relly UGLY with out them, sorry. I’m not hater. Go head ANGIE STONE with Darren Dance grooves.

#117 Thanks for the synopsis Katrina. It makes me not want to see the movie now. Since when is probation/punishment being sent to a HBCU?? Horrible message…

I’m tired of movies that always have to have black folks involved in something to do with violent deaths and jail. I do not wish to support movies such as this. Until the day that I can see a movie where the main black character is not caught up in drugs, prostitution, gangs, or drugs, I refuse to see those films.

Judah said

“I’m not going to go into the history on fraternities and sororities because I respect Bill a great deal.”

i was thinking the same thing reading these comments back and forth
if they really want to break it down lets start with the history
but i also did not want to disrespect Bill in the process
not to mention the backlash you will receive…

let the drumroll…

WHY does Chris Brown always look str8 BAMA!…step ur game up or grow up kid.

Someone please FYI me, i have no idea who Kenya Moore is…but she is too gorgeous.

I see Count Evan is out on his blood prowl in all that Norwegian Swagger…quit frontin ya’ll know thats Jacko the Wacko’s son…*chills*

Neyo is always a sorry site to behold…with his suspect tranny date too…he is has fruity has they come…keep writing those songs but u aint foolin me.

Meagan is a persistent pain in the ass…she cant act for shit…but i respect the hustle.

AND is that wat Mehki left Malinda for?…what ever happened to UPGRADE?

now…this movie is gonna be str8 DOODOO!…its so HONEY WOULD YOU SAVE THE LAST DANCE IF I STEP UP AND MEET THE DRUMLINE?…wack…i’ll probably watch it though…but i aint leavin my house to do it…coppin’ the bootleg.

Jilly Beans,
I would think them given him the option to go college would be a second chance then adding another black man to the overpopulated prison system? We complain all the time about the jails are over crowded. Forcing a brother to get an education and make something out of himself…bad movie?? WOW

You know, I was just thinking. Diana Ross and Michael stopped speaking right after she married Evan’s daddy. Hmmmm….

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 2:02 pm

Nix said:
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Judah said

“I’m not going to go into the history on fraternities and sororities because I respect Bill a great deal.”

i was thinking the same thing reading these comments back and forth
if they really want to break it down lets start with the history
but i also did not want to disrespect Bill in the process
not to mention the backlash you will receive…

Bill Said:

Nix & Judah

It’s no disrespect to me if you want to state the truth as you see it & perceive it..

Don’t ever feel as though your going to hurt my feelings are disolve our friendship…..

The reason why I respect BOTH of your individual POV’s is because you will state the truth EVEN if it goes against the grain.

Part of being a LEADER is stating things that may hurt your people, but those expression of TRUTH as you see it, will eventually HELP YOUR PEOPLE.

So, If you have something to say, by ALL MEANS SAY IT.

We will always be cool.

Evan Ross please stop!

Black people we say we dont want buffoonery (sp), crazy antics, violence and images of drug dealing and such in a movie, ..then we will knock a potentially positive movie. Referring to Stomp the Yard… We have positive movies..and Im going to run this example in the ground, but a positive movie like Akeelah and the Bee came out and we didnt support it. Black folks we need to make up our minds and quit making excuses. And if you dont like it, what are we doing to change it besides complaining???? GO SEE THE MOVIE FOR YOURSELF

this movie looks like its gonna suck…

who gives a flying fuck about the danm frats and shit?
please give it a rest and leave it alone….. move the fuck on….

@172, HAVE YOU SEEN JUDGE HATCHETT’S SHOW? SHE ORDERS ALOT OF THOSE TROUBLED KIDS TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL, GET GEDS OR DEGREES AS PART OF THEIR PROBATION. ALOT OF JUDGES DO.

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 2:13 pm

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Black people we say we dont want buffoonery (sp), crazy antics, violence and images of drug dealing and such in a movie, ..then we will knock a potentially positive movie. Referring to Stomp the Yard… We have positive movies..and Im going to run this example in the ground, but a positive movie like Akeelah and the Bee came out and we didnt support it. Black folks we need to make up our minds and quit making excuses. And if you dont like it, what are we doing to change it besides complaining???? GO SEE THE MOVIE FOR YOURSELF

Bill Said:

Well..What BILL has done about it is this:
I’ve had conversations with Angel (the Creator of Concrete Loop) in regards of starting some sort of Concrete Loop Book Club where we can DISCUSS BOOKS that we read….

There IS a Logistics issue…
Angel says that she is open to that ideal, but she would much rather have a BOOK FORUM set up specifically for discussions about Black Authors as opposed to this particular blog…….

As a people, I feel as though we watch and rely TOO MUCH on TV, Video’s & Movies.

I feel that if we as a people took more time to READ BOOKS we would be more enlightened, and one would have increased communication skills..

Have you taken a look at most of the posters comments on this Blog (epecially when it has to do with Beyonce or Rihanna). The amount of mispelled words, profanity, grammmatical errors, etc, etc….

The LAST thing some of the youngins on CL needs to do is SEE ANOTHER MOVIE about singing & dancing…

^^^
Especially…
* Most times I spell check before posting, But I’m distracted with work…

everyone looks great… especially the guys… im njust concerned they all look a little.. homosexual…

im scared of brian…..he’s fine but damn can a too good looking man be gay? are the stright men ugly? lol

Bill

You are right about the spell check. Some people may right blogs in slang or ebonics. You seem to be a smart well rounded man. I know you know that ebonics is not ghetto. Ghetto is an isolated civilization. Ebonics was first used by slaves who were learning English. Example: butta instead of butter. Ebonics is not accepted everywhere. I’m not a teacher, but people write responses on most blogs in an unformal way. It doesn’t mean that they are less educated. As for profanity - they can’t find a positive way of expressing themselves.

is that blush on Brian’s face?
Damn that nigga fine as hell…..

Bill right now I am reading a book that another brother recommended. So far it’s an excellent read: History of Black Business in America: Capitalism, Race, Entrepreneurship (Evolution of Modern Business Series) (Hardcover)
by Juliet E.K. Walker

Get this from Amazon!

That book club idea is excellent. I hope it goes through.

Megan Good was on Conan O’brien last night did anyone…(i mean the young audience watch it?)
She looked fabulous indeed.
Chris Brown is really getting older…
looks older than bow wow now….lol

Home girl with Ne-Yo has a HUGE FACE. WTF??

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 2:46 pm

Mo’betta40 said:
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Bill right now I am reading a book that another brother recommended. So far it’s an excellent read: History of Black Business in America: Capitalism, Race, Entrepreneurship (Evolution of Modern Business Series) (Hardcover)
by Juliet E.K. Walker

Get this from Amazon!

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 2:50 pm

JUDAH said:
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That book club idea is excellent. I hope it goes through.

Bill Said:

Im not trying to be super serious or mature but…

I think we could discuss OTHER things BESIDES Beyonce’s Behind or Rihanna’s Forehead….

Think about it..

Angel will post a picture of someone and THEN the posters on CL will write how crazy or dumb that person looks..

I know Angel must chuckle sometimes at the amout of people with “Pavlov’s dog Syndrome” here on CL

But I digress..

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 3:02 pm

OneTwo said:
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Home girl with Ne-Yo has a HUGE FACE. WTF??

Bill Said:

See what I mean….

@123 jscene said:

Sorry, i just can’t see how a grown ass man or woman would have ANY INTEREST in seeing this movie. I am out of high school and just out of college. This movie has no place in my life so i probably won’t go see it. I can’t relate to it……

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Then apparently YOU don’t have children. I have a teen and I make sure that I monitor what he watches. So, YES, I will see it when I take me son!

Just saying………boy, some of yall are a trip! But that’s why we all have our OPINIONS right? Right!

Bill Said:

Im not trying to be super serious or mature but…

I think we could discuss OTHER things BESIDES Beyonce’s Behind or Rihanna’s Forehead….

Think about it..

Angel will post a picture of someone and THEN the posters on CL will write how crazy or dumb that person looks..

I know Angel must chuckle sometimes at the amout of people with “Pavlov’s dog Syndrome” here on CL

But I digress..

Mo’betta40 says:

You think they even heard of “Pavlov”? Not to be funny, but do they even learn that in HS anymore? Someone let me know…

Agree that everyone looks nice, but do we really need a Drumline II?

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 2:38 pm

Cher said:
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Bill

You are right about the spell check. Some people may right blogs in slang or ebonics. You seem to be a smart well rounded man. I know you know that ebonics is not ghetto. Ghetto is an isolated civilization. Ebonics was first used by slaves who were learning English. Example: butta instead of butter. Ebonics is not accepted everywhere. I’m not a teacher, but people write responses on most blogs in an unformal way. It doesn’t mean that they are less educated. As for profanity - they can’t find a positive way of expressing themselves.

Bill Said:

I’m going to give you an example of a person who writes comments here on CL…She goes on to say in her posting that she has been passed over on her job for a promotion…

I wonder why….

So..Is it COOL to just create new words or misspell words…
Maybe I’m missing something…

Anyways, read my example below:

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 1:58 pm

Ninagirl1 said:
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@#170 Ur point is understood however ur still wrong…..I have worked in corperate America for over 9 yrs and can say that I have never been overlooked of a promotion bcuz of a reality show!?? Thats going over board….If u have been overlooked for a promotion sweetie u need to look @the man in the mirror.

I’ve worked for a company who has just as many black managers as whites. However, there are more white ceo’s and presidents then there are blacks. Not bcuz of reality t.v., its politics. There will never be a black or hispanic president for that matter and it doesnt matter if Martin Luther King rose from the dead and ran for president, its not happenin.

For u to say I need to pick up a book is crazy bcuz I read everyday. Sorry u feel that ur real life situations are stemmed from reality t.v. but u have to own up to ur reality… T.v. is for entertainment only and ur career is a reflection of u. When u get a promotion or raise @work its not bcuz of what N.Y. or Flava Flav did last week, lol. Cmon, b real.

Mo’betta40 says:

You think they even heard of “Pavlov”? Not to be funny, but do they even learn that in HS anymore? Someone let me know…

Bill
I KNEW that would go over MOST of the poster’s heads here on CL…
That’s why I mentioned it, so that I’d know who I was dealing with…

For any of the sorors on here, I’m interesetd in pledging, I’m transferring rom my JC in the fall and I will be 22. Is that too old to pledge or be on the line? I feel like I might be too old to be doing that at my age. But I want to be in a sorority. Also, can you be a memeber, but not be so involved in the on campus hype stuff. Kind of like a memeber from a distance? Please let me know.

Bill….

You have me over here cracking up! I understand brother, I understand.

As far as the spelling is concerned, It’s not even new, Prince has been writing his lyrics that way for years. But at that time it was “creative”, now everyone thinks it’s the norm. Which is why I hate reading those “hood” books and I refuse to let my young family members read them. For individuals who are still learning english language, you cannot let them read books that misspell everything, they won’t know any better.

But to also be fair, sometimes when you are posting, it’s quicker to use shortcuts in spelling and symbols. I usually chalk it up to most posters trying to be quick in expressing what they want to say by using fewer words. I do it myself from time 2 time…get it? LOL…

But seriously, you are cracking me up! LOL! All we need to do is get some bells…

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 3:24 pm

Stephanie said:
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For any of the sorors on here, I’m interesetd in pledging, I’m transferring rom my JC in the fall and I will be 22. Is that too old to pledge or be on the line? I feel like I might be too old to be doing that at my age. But I want to be in a sorority. Also, can you be a memeber, but not be so involved in the on campus hype stuff. Kind of like a memeber from a distance? Please let me know.

Bill Said:

There are GRADUATE Chapters or ALUMNI Chapters that one can Join without having to be involved in the immuturity of College Life.

Because I am a Kappa, I was able to get my present Job, because The Head of our department down in Trenton is a Kappa.

Fraternity & Sorority’s are ALSO about the CONTACTS (Networking) you will meet…

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 3:24 pm

Mo’betta40 said:
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Bill….

You have me over here cracking up! I understand brother, I understand.

As far as the spelling is concerned, It’s not even new, Prince has been writing his lyrics that way for years. But at that time it was “creative”, now everyone thinks it’s the norm. Which is why I hate reading those “hood” books and I refuse to let my young family members read them. For individuals who are still learning english language, you cannot let them read books that misspell everything, they won’t know any better.

But to also be fair, sometimes when you are posting, it’s quicker to use shortcuts in spelling and symbols. I usually chalk it up to most posters trying to be quick in expressing what they want to say by using fewer words. I do it myself from time 2 time…get it? LOL…

But seriously, you are cracking me up! LOL! All we need to do is get some bells…

Bill Said:

I read a comment from one of my “friends” the other day that Blew my mind…
I not going to mention her name, because she is a really sweet girl..

Anyways, she was complaining that Angel wasn’t posting new Articles fast enough, and then she went on to say that she WAITS for Angel to post new stories, and that she is constanly hitting her REFRESH Button until a new story (with pictures) appears…

Isn’t that deep ???

Don’t you ever wonder about the people who rush to type in FIRST when a new posting apppers ???

They will type in FIRST, and NOTHING ELSE…
That blows my mind….

People on Concrete Loop are very special…

Why would anyone give a damm about Beyonce sitting on a Beach smoking a Cigar or Jay Z Appearing at a Car show, or Rihanna Bending over again…

If you caption anyone of those persons, you are GUARENTEED to get 200 + Posts…

There are some very special people here on CL

Bill hon,

You misspelled Guaranteed! LOL!

I enjoy this site. And believe it or not other sites are the same way. Some are horrendous though.

This site reminds me of a black version of “Best Week Ever”. But you have to remember…it is a entertainment site. It’s what people are into these days.

I’m actually waiting for my macbook pro. I plan on creating a book club site, as I seem to meet other people on various sites like yourself who would like to discuss with other people various books and lectures. It would be interesting. Did you read the article on the former CNN anchor? Wasn’t her idea fantastic?

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 3:40 pm

Mo’betta40 said:
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Bill hon,

You misspelled Guaranteed! LOL!

I enjoy this site. And believe it or not other sites are the same way. Some are horrendous though.

This site reminds me of a black version of “Best Week Ever”. But you have to remember…it is a entertainment site. It’s what people are into these days.

I’m actually waiting for my macbook pro. I plan on creating a book club site, as I seem to meet other people on various sites like yourself who would like to discuss with other people various books and lectures. It would be interesting. Did you read the article on the former CNN anchor? Wasn’t her idea fantastic?

Bill Said:

If you REALLY want to have a good laugh go over to crunk & disorderly…

The posters over THERE are hilarious, and they are always all over the place

* I’m often held at fault for going off topic…The truth is, is that I get so tired of talking about the same thing all day…

Anyways, the topic may be “Beyonce’s Bad Breath” but just like normal conversation, that creator allows the poster to discuss other things besides the topic at hand…..

There’s a more normal natural flow when you allow person to discuss things that cross their minds (like your comment about the CNN Anchor).

How many ways can one REALLY say that “Stomp the Yard” is a good movie or a bad movie ???

after a while, who really cares…

i feel that there are atleast hundreds of 17-26 years olds posting on here, which is not bad. when there is at least four 40 year olds then we have a problem. no wonder some posters are getting PISSED….

back to topic-

yeah overall, everyone did look nice

I was gonna say some things brother, but you basically covered everything. The scripture tells you that folly is set in great dignity, lol. These people really get HYPED if you don’t agree with their bullshit, and notice that when they try to refute something, there are never any facts. So damn emotional. That’s why I said that the white man won’t bankroll a real movie because movies and TV are very impressionable. I remember when Malcolm X came out and it had brothers wearin’ the X caps and everything. The white man monitors those type of things believe it or not. That’s why they’ll never make a Nat Turner Story or “Hannibal”. Imagine showing tens of thousands of black men whuppin’ the Romans’ asses up and down Italy. It would look too much like a race war, lol, and it might alter the lie that blacks don’t have a history in antiquity.

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i feel that there are atleast hundreds of 17-26 years olds posting on here, which is not bad. when there is at least four 40 year olds then we have a problem. no wonder some posters are getting PISSED….

back to topic-

yeah overall, everyone did look nice

Mo’betta40
True. But then again, most of the performers on here are 30+ (cause some of these folks, I grew up with for sure) They’re publicists are lying that’s for sure! LOL!

Like I said, I love this site. The comments alone make it worth my while.

ATL GURL
THAT IS TIA HOW CAN THEY GET THEM 2 MIXED UP
BUT BESIDES THAT EVERY ONE LOOKS GOOD
I LOVE ME SOME MEAGAN GOODE

i know Brian’s gotta be atleast 30 something…..even on his website he doesnt give his year of birth…one website thought said 1977 and another said 1974?
he most be well on his way to be 44 or something lol i still love his gay ass.

ugh i hate meagan goode

wow.this brought a lot of oldies out…i cant wait to see it

on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 @ 3:56 pm

JUDAH said:
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I was gonna say some things brother, but you basically covered everything. The scripture tells you that folly is set in great dignity, lol. These people really get HYPED if you don’t agree with their bullshit, and notice that when they try to refute something, there are never any facts. So damn emotional. That’s why I said that the white man won’t bankroll a real movie because movies and TV are very impressionable. I remember when Malcolm X came out and it had brothers wearin’ the X caps and everything. The white man monitors those type of things believe it or not. That’s why they’ll never make a Nat Turner Story or “Hannibal”. Imagine showing tens of thousands of black men whuppin’ the Romans’ asses up and down Italy. It would look too much like a race war, lol, and it might alter the lie that blacks don’t have a history in antiquity.

Bill Said:
True…
People get so emotional about words on a web page….
It’s almost like they have no identity of their own so they live their lives through the pictures & captions that Angel will post…

Angel is a Business Woman making Money while…
Oh, nevermind..what’s the use…..

Well, since I am a teen I will be going to see this movie. I dont even know what the movie is about, I just love dancing and all that other ish so I will be watching it.

Uhh..this is coming from a teen’s point of view. Look who is in it: Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Megan Good…
Of course, teens will support this movie. We wont really care about what it is really about. Well, me personally.

Ahh…telling the truth feels so good. =]

THERE IS A TIME AND PLACE FOR EVERYTHING. MOST PEOPLE, LIKE MYSELF, COME HERE TO READ ABOUT MOSTLY MEANINGLESS THINGS (ASIDE FROM THE MUSIC REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS AND THE OCCASIONAL SOCIAL AWARENESS POST) FOR FUN AND CRACK A JOKE OR TWO BECAUSE THEY GET TIRED OF THE MONOTONY THAT IS THEIR DAILY JOB. MOST OF THE TIME I WRITE IN SLANG AND ABBREVIATE THINGS. I CAN’T SPEAK FOR ANYONE ELSE BUT WHAT I WRITE ON A GOSSIP/ENTERTAINMENT BLOG HAS NO BEARING ON MY EDUCATION. BECAUSE THIS IS TRUE FOR ME, I GIVE OTHERS THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT.

WE CAN ONLY COMMENT ON WHAT IS POSTED; WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THIS. THE COMMENT SECTION IS NOT MEANT TO BE A FORUM FOR PEOPLE TO DISCUSS WHATEVER, WHENEVER. THAT’S WHAT THE CHATROOM IS FOR. I THINK ONE OF THE FIRST THINGS ANGEL SAID WHEN THE CHATROOM LINK WAS POSTED WAS, “NOW MAYBE THE COMMENTS CAN STAY ON TOPIC.”

I LIKE TO HAVE SPIRITED DEBATES ABOUT THINGS OTHER THAN BEYONCE’S LACEFRONT TOO, BUT I KNOW NOT TO COME TO A GOSSIP BLOG LOOKING FOR ONE.

Mimimumbi - good lookin’ out.

@ comptonchick r u obssessed wit Chris brown damn let it GOoo yeah fine u realli hate him n wish he wud die but EVRY damn time u post, even if it aint Even bout him u jus go on n on bout “die Chris brown” wutdahell

like OK fine, NEXT! oh my goodness! wow

(michelle)

WOW Mekhi Phifer REALLY loves that shirt

LMAO @ Flatbush!

I reallly like Chris Brown!! he’s too damn fine! And talented aswell! He really held his own on the O.C. last week!

not 2 disrespect tha frat/sorority folks but Umm:

all i have 2 say is: its a MOVIE n not a documentary! so no, prolly da movie will not involve 2 hours of footage showin students in da library, its a SCHOOL, we alreadi kno SUMbodi there is studyin n not jus steppin all day! but its a movie for goodness sake u cud jus lighten up bout it jus a lil bit? Well maybe?

Oh well every1 have their opinion, dass cool But, it STILL look cool tho

Believe it or not,TIA MOWRY and TAMARA MOWRY are my cousins and YES that is TAMARA and NOT TIA. Tamara ’s face is oval shaped and Tia’s is not. Trust me. I know my fam. I see them so much that they don’t even look like twins to me anymore. I can definetly tell them apart. Sorry u all…

How bout ya’ll see the movie, then judge!

It’s funny how they just put up pix of the premiere so we could check them out… Look at outfits… See who showed up…

And what happens? A big debate about greek life at HBCU’s… Ya’ll are too funny!

@ 198 Bill slang dont mean ur dumm, n it dont mean u need spellcheck its jus SLANG u kno, jus how we talk when ur not givin a presentation or a paper or a memo 4 goodness sake!

Dey have it on campus at harvard n yale 2

dat is kind of elitist n judgemental n shallow of u (well Sorry:-) if u think dat way, 2 judge folks cause they talk in slang, not sayin u ARE those things, but it jus makes u seem that way,
Well no disrespect 2 u at ALL, jus saying

Tell me why i thought that that was Delishus with Ne-Yo lol. @4..yes chris is my man but he coulda worn a suit. he does that grown and sexy thing quite well.

Darrin Henson and Angie arent dating. Darren is married his wife’s name is Evelyn
http://www.imdb.com/galle...Henson,%20Darrin%20Dewitt

Also that was funny someone said is that what Mekhi left Malinda for - talk about a upgrade LOL

CHRIS BROWN CAN’T ACT (OR SING) WORTH SHIT AND NE-YO IS FUCKING FAGGOT

Megan good is fine as hell!
Neyo and chris brown are both still gay, and Im glad his ass is dying in the movie

Oh wow look at Megan NO Good looking like she stole that dress from Lindsey Lohan’s closet! Damn, considering her rep she is kinda bold to be wearing white.

I’m an alpha and i am going to see the movie! it’s a movie. everything in life doesn’t have to be taken so seriously.

i thot neya was suckn dick, and evan needs a tan,why o why ia tamara showing off dat cubic zacornia i know i spelled that wrong but aint a shine to that thang lolo some women will date any body to git in tha pics = mekei he prolly cant git another sister after the shit he pulled, darren looking gud. some peeps dont look gud in contacts angie lololo

What a dumb ho, do I care what you think and does anyone, and why is you tracking down everything I say? Is you a stalker? Fall back bitch before you get stomped out for that bitch chris brown. Now go sit your retarded self in the corner chris does not want your 80 year old crusty ass.

(compton_chick23)

Go Paula!!!!Paula Campbell can saaaang. She is reppin’ Baltimore to the fullest!!!

I think I will wait for the DVD to come out.

As far as this movie… I’ll PASS!!

chris brown is tryin to grow up to fast….hes in this movie because? i could see if he in or already been in college but they dont make this movie realistic, the boy rarely went through school. get somebody who already or goin thru dat experience and this movie is about black culture….who the damn director?

i cant wait 2 see the movie….

ERRRRRRBODY LOOK GOOD. CHRIS NEEDZ 2 GROW UP. NE-YO IS GAY! MEAGAN LOOKZ GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!

i dont see college represented in this movie at all, especially from the previews. im in college, and the life they potray in the movie looks exaggarated. college isnt about partying and stepping, thats a social thing.

TYPO= its apart of hbcu heritage but thats not what its all about and the movie doesnt stress it

its enough we gotta sit in class all damn day…why cant we have something about stepping…..stop talkin shit about black movies that are gettin big publicity and go support it..dammit everybody!

every one looks nice and thats tia not tamera they fucked up and most importantly my boo ne-yo looks da fuckin best I cant wait to see his big screen debut….love u boo!!!!!

Essence is too matchy, matchy. Take the hat off and change the purse to red.

Tia’s fiance looks like a youngin. I like her new show.

Gabby and Meagan are pretty girls. Where did Meagan think she was going?

Kenya Moore is a beautiful woman. Why don’t ppl talk about her a lot when it comes to talking about who is pretty? I heard she was a straight up hoe in some movie.

evan ross looked so cute in ATL
he doesn’t want to look cute or something?
is he a homosexual? not trying to be funny, just asking …

#54…Mekhi did black women a favor. The funny thing is they (I mean some) want to be with another race so bad that they will take the left over crumbs. The crumbs that stayed on the floor over night b/c the mice didn’t even want them.

Ok, Chris Brown, Neyo, Evan Ross- ugly as hell. Everyone else looks pretty decent.

If this movie is as bad as it looks I’m not gonna to support it, if I wanted to support a black movie that shows us in a good light then I’ll see “Dreamgirls” not a movie about “stepping”

i read on another blog that that dude columbus short used to fuck w/ britney spears while he had a pregnant gf. anyone else heard this? and did anyone see meagan good on conan last night? smh, this chick seems very immature, conan asked her about some singing group she used to be in w/ her friends so she startred rapping a couple lines she wrote, that part wasn’t that bad, but then conan asked her if they had dance moves so she got up and really couldn’t remember lol. she looked stupid imo. anyways, neyo still looks gay and tia’s fiance is a cutie.

paula campbell o snap she from bmore yall prolly dontknow about her but she cans ing i hope she not dating big head neyo ycukkkk

y’all stay hatin on ne-yo

the only gay ones in dis movie is columbus short and chris brown

This is a movie I won’t be seeing. Not interested. Everyone looks nice though.

Generally, a trailer is an accurate prediction of the framework of a film. Unfortunately, the trailer for this movie seems to follow the SAME PREDICTABLE RECYCLED “PLOT”…Hopefully I’m wrong.

megan good will forever be typc-cast as the main character’s girlfriend.

@ 231 comptonchick stfu u don kno sh*t uh Yea m 80, OK! crazi-azz now m done wit u cuz, dey can alreadi c u crazi as a mofo, now Buh-by! tired of dat azz, Next!

Yea n u STILL obssessd wit chris brown n u wrong 2

NExt ok

Michelle please take yo 90 year old azz someplace listenin to Chris Brown that shit is nothin to be proud of! And you need to fall back cause bitch he don’t want chu so get off his dick. I said one fucking thing about this dude and you gettin all over me, you do not want to start shit wit me so fall back.

#235 WHAT THE HELL DOES CHRIS BROWN GROWIN UP FAST HAVE TO DO WITH BEING IN A MOVIE…HE PLAYS THE LITTLE BROTHER DUMBASS….HE’S NOT THE ONE IN COLLEGE…NEXT TIME LOOK CLOSELY AT THE TRAILER OR DO SOME RESEARCH.

Tia Mowry look gorgeous! Congrats on her engagement
Meagan- Looks great!
Ne-yo- Ewwww! Not a good looking guy.
Essence- Cute

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Believe it or not,TIA MOWRY and TAMARA MOWRY are my cousins and YES that is TAMARA and NOT TIA. Tamara ’s face is oval shaped and Tia’s is not. Trust me. I know my fam. I see them so much that they don’t even look like twins to me anymore. I can definetly tell them apart. Sorry u all…

SASHA U OBVIOUSLY DON’T KNOW YOUR “FAM” VERY WELL BECAUSE THAT IS TIA AND SHE’S BEEN WITH THAT DUDE FOR 6 YEARS. AND ANOTHER THING THE GIRLS NAME IS TAMERA NOT TAMARA. IF THAT’S REALLY YOUR “FAM” THEN YOU WOULD KNOW THAT. WHY THE HELL WOULD TAMERA BE HUGGED UP ALL UP ON HER SISTERS MAN. I SWEAR PEOPLE ARE IDIOTS.

EVERYBODY LOOK GOOD EXCEPT DIANA ROSS SON DAMN…. THATS ALL IM GOING TO SAY! I’M GOING TO WAIT UNTILL THE MOVIE HIT DVD

**~~EVERYONE PLEASE READ~~**
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**~~ESPECIALLY BILL~~**
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Hey everyone and Bill,

You Bill of all people should go and see the movie you have been talking down about it the most. You should see it to verify if it really is that bad. DID YOU SEE JET MAGAZINE? DID YOU READ THE ARTICLE ABOUT THE MOVIE AND THE ARTICLE WITH DARYL MATTHEWS SR., THE GENERAL PRESIDENT OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY?? No! You didn’t! On page 63 of the January 8th 2007 Jet Magazine it says and I quote “…After several weeks of meaningful and productive discussions with the exucitve leadership of Sony, Screen Gems, and [Daryl Matthews Sr.] The film has been revised to the satisfaction of the Fraternity.” Matter of fact now that certain members of the fraternity have viewed the film they are now backing the movie due to the fact that this is not a dance movie that insignificantly glorifies fraternities. In fact, ‘Stomp The Yard’ shows the brotherhood, allegiance, and bond/outlook within the fraternities. Bill you of all people should be the first in line. To put so much time into putting down a movie, you need to see for yourself what this is truly about and everyone PICK UP THAT JET MAGAZINE AND READ THE ARTICLE. THE TITLE OF IT IS “WHY ‘STOMP THE YARD’ IS THE MUST-SEE MOVIE OF THE SEASON” IN JET MAGAZINE PEOPLE. ONE OF THE BEST SELLING AND MOST FOLLOWED MAGAZINES IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. If you really want to get into it I got more facts for you Bill just let me know 1 more day till its released and the streets talk you better hit up fandango Haaa

Knowledge is Power
-Lorenzo T.

Ohh and Anasstashshia or however u spell your name you should go see it to you’d be suprised of the message…and the fact that the movie is not about dance. You guys will hear the buzz and you’ll end up at the theater so I really don’t have to say anything else adios!

This Movie Will Have a POWERFUL Message!

http://imdb.com/title/tt0...539/board/thread/63609298

First question I have for most of you bashing this movie? Have you all seen the movie? How can anyone criticize a movie they haven’t seen yet?

I saw an advance screening of the movie and the major plot “AIN’T” about stepping but how a smart black male from the wrong side of the tracks gets an opportunity unfortunately thru tragedy to attend a HBCU, and learns thru his frat brothers the meaning of brotherhood, teamwork, loyalty and unity. This not only sends a message to those looking to be a part of something positive instead of negative, that can change their lives for the better. A high percentage of AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES are either in gangs, jail, dead, or not doing anything with their lives. The message from this movie is, despite my environment, I can make something out of myself. If this movie can inspire 1 person to pursue an education thru an institute of higher learning, then it did it’s job. And that is the whole meaning behind this film.

Stomp the yard has MAJOR support from 100 black men, NAACP and most of the Greek organizations who have seen the final cut of the movie. This movie is getting major plug on all the major networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX), radio stations, talk shows,celebrities, etc. This is a 30 million dollar film so this if far from a LOW BUDGET MOVIE!

From the films producer:
“I’m happy that all issues with the fraternities and sororities have been resolved.” states the film’s producer Will Packer, a Florida A&M grad and 13-year brother of Alpha Phi Alpha. “This film was made to highlight the positives of these great organizations and I know it will make their memberships proud. In fact when the Alpha Phi Alpha rep watched the film to verify removal of their references, he stated that it made him proud. That was great validation.”In honor of the film’s debut on Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend, Sony Pictures recently made the historic announcement that 2.5% of the proceeds from the film’s opening weekend gross will be donated to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington DC. The MLK Memorial is the only Memorial on the National Mall dedicated to an African-American.

This is what NAACP had to say about the movie:
“This film evokes strong discussion on the importance of education, tradition and contemporary culture. It depicts the college experience as a medium that can positively enhance and transform the lives of youth ,” said Rev. Charles L. White, Jr. Director of the NAACP Southeast Region. “The NAACP for over 97 years has been the champion for human and civil rights of all Americans ensuring that African Americans in particular are portrayed in a positive light in the media. We recognize that when it comes to forming ideas and establishing norms, nothing is more influential than the images and concepts delivered into our lives on a daily basis by radio, television, film and the Internet. This film is a right step in a very positive direction. ”

This is what 100 black men had to say:
“This film stresses the value of unity while offering the world an image of our community’s best and brightest,” said John T. Grant CEO 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. “Our organization continues to provide educational and enrichment opportunities to America’s youth through the united resources of a similar collective, and we are truly pleased to support films that showcase the genuine power of our collective spirit.”

‘STOMP THE YARD’ is the first film in contemporary cinema to take a peek into black college life, black Greek life and the ultra-competitive world of stepping. ‘STOMP THE YARD’ opens in theaters everywhere January 12th.

This Movie Will Have a POWERFUL Message!!

http://imdb.com/title/tt0...539/board/thread/63609298

First question I have for most of you bashing this movie? Have you all seen the movie? How can anyone criticize a movie they haven’t seen yet?

I saw an advance screening of the movie and the major plot “AIN’T” about stepping but how a smart black male from the wrong side of the tracks gets an opportunity unfortunately thru tragedy to attend a HBCU, and learns thru his frat brothers the meaning of brotherhood, teamwork, loyalty and unity. This not only sends a message to those looking to be a part of something positive instead of negative, that can change their lives for the better. A high percentage of AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES are either in gangs, jail, dead, or not doing anything with their lives. The message from this movie is, despite my environment, I can make something out of myself. If this movie can inspire 1 person to pursue an education thru an institute of higher learning, then it did it’s job. And that is the whole meaning behind this film.

Stomp the yard has MAJOR support from 100 black men, NAACP and most of the Greek organizations who have seen the final cut of the movie. This movie is getting major plug on all the major networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX), radio stations, talk shows,celebrities, etc. This is a 30 million dollar film so this if far from a LOW BUDGET MOVIE!

From the films producer:
“I’m happy that all issues with the fraternities and sororities have been resolved.” states the film’s producer Will Packer, a Florida A&M grad and 13-year brother of Alpha Phi Alpha. “This film was made to highlight the positives of these great organizations and I know it will make their memberships proud. In fact when the Alpha Phi Alpha rep watched the film to verify removal of their references, he stated that it made him proud. That was great validation.”In honor of the film’s debut on Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend, Sony Pictures recently made the historic announcement that 2.5% of the proceeds from the film’s opening weekend gross will be donated to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington DC. The MLK Memorial is the only Memorial on the National Mall dedicated to an African-American.

This is what NAACP had to say about the movie:
“This film evokes strong discussion on the importance of education, tradition and contemporary culture. It depicts the college experience as a medium that can positively enhance and transform the lives of youth ,” said Rev. Charles L. White, Jr. Director of the NAACP Southeast Region. “The NAACP for over 97 years has been the champion for human and civil rights of all Americans ensuring that African Americans in particular are portrayed in a positive light in the media. We recognize that when it comes to forming ideas and establishing norms, nothing is more influential than the images and concepts delivered into our lives on a daily basis by radio, television, film and the Internet. This film is a right step in a very positive direction. ”

This is what 100 black men had to say:
“This film stresses the value of unity while offering the world an image of our community’s best and brightest,” said John T. Grant CEO 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. “Our organization continues to provide educational and enrichment opportunities to America’s youth through the united resources of a similar collective, and we are truly pleased to support films that showcase the genuine power of our collective spirit.”

‘STOMP THE YARD’ is the first film in contemporary cinema to take a peek into black college life, black Greek life and the ultra-competitive world of stepping. ‘STOMP THE YARD’ opens in theaters everywhere January 12th!!

Lanae0369 said:
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This Movie Will Have a POWERFUL Message!!

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Thanks for the information.

I wonder what made Essence Atkins want to show all her sternun? $exy?????

#249…cosign

#255, u sound like a chris brown stan on this post, what a great deal of info u gave to me but i stand by my opinion, even if that fact is wrong or right. wont you address everybody else’s opinion on here. dont nobody on this post care what his role in the movie is, half these people dont know his role unless they read ur comment. people wanna see it cause chris brown or megan* good is in it. whats your reason to see it or if you going to see it? get the fuck outta here with dat shit.

IF THEIR ARE STANS IN HERE, DONT THINK EVERYTHING YOUR FAV PERSON DO IS THE BEST, CAUSE IT COULD BE TRASH…THNK U

ANYWAYS EVERYBODY LOOKS GREAT IN THE PICS….

Katrina,

What I’m saying is that while I think it’s wonderful that the young man in this movie chose to go to college, I think it’s a bad message that he was FORCED to either go to college or go to jail. I personally am tired of movies where that’s the only option for black youth; jail or college. I went to college and it was not forced upon me by a judiciary system. I’m just saying that we as black people are always portrayed as struggling and hustling all the damn time. I’m sick of it. The storyline for this movie could have been just as effective without the whole jail/someone getting killed theme.

discuss…

I didn’t know Bill was stating that speakin in slang made you dumb.

Do I need to go back thru and re-read the posts? C;mon now!

I personally speak proper English when I’m in the workplace and to my children. However, when I’m with my girlfriends or family, I speak in SLANG!

You have to know how to switch it up IF you are into it. When my friends call me at work or something, they’re like “Girl, you sound so white, I didn’t recognize you!” It’s all in being able to adapt to your environment!

But, some people choose not to speak SLANG and that’s cool. Do you! But, don’t knock others that do!

Just MY opninion!

The real fact is that this movie is just gonna be another “You Got Served” taking black culture down another 8 notches along with what B.E.T. has done wrong to black culture. All they do is show that Chris Brown and Ne-Yo are in the movie. Do we fucking care? Are they the representatives for black America in Hollywood? No! Neither of them can act and why is it that every two seconds on B.E.T. I see a “Stomp The Yard” commercial thats nothing but Chris Brown being showed over and damn over again. B.E.T. stays promoting his gay ass and he only in the movie for bout 10 minutes. This movie looks a damn mess and will undoubtedly have white people saying the “N” word a hell of a lot more in these LA comedy clubs.

^^^^^^^^that’s just my opinion

Alllll, everybody look so cute, fresh, young and happy.

I’m debating on whether or not to go see this movie. There are a lot of movies who use the hottest clips as the preview to draw your attention, and once you get to the theater its a bore. I think I might just lay low and play off other people’s feel for the movie before I rush to the theater to see it the day it comes out.

Preach Compton Chick.

I wondered how much that chick w/Neyo charged him for this “date”. Unfortunately I wont be seeing this one, unless I can cop a bootleg for the 5 shot!

Co sign with Compton Chick.

I think yo boy Brian White likes them white girls. I just read that he was seen wit his white girlfriend in the airport holdiung hands n kizzin. Ya to each his own. The movie looks off the charts.

JillyBeans,
No that is not the only option for black youth. But it is the only options for black youth when they show their behinds in the street and get caught up and they are depending on the judge for mercy. For this particular situation he got in trouble and it was either jail or college. Who wouldnt go to college? And if that is what got to happen for you to go college. I say get it moving in the direction of the school. No matter what is a positive story in the end because he overcame his past and surroundings.

You said you are so tired of movies with this them…what other movie had this theme??

Compton Chick, Ana, Ms. Jayel & JillyBean

Please read the post Lanae0369 made its maybe like 10 or so up from this one or click my name and it will take you to a page where that post came from, just take it into consideration and please respond. Lanae0369 saw the movie and to tell you the truth DJ’s options weren’t Jail or School, but he got picked up for assault a crime that doesn’t neccessarily get jailtime but if u know anyone who’s been on probation u r allowed to leave the state to go to a university. With that said, “DJ”’s mom sends him to live with his uncle and get away from the life he lived, and attend school to better himself which his uncle works at. You people and your damn downplayed assumptions. If you hate so much u need to be the ones to see this film. You’ll feel dumb afterwards when u see all your points of why this is a flop are flipped on you.

Its actually 16 up from this one..but just click my name and endulge children

-Lorenzo T.

Bill Said:

A person that is not greek would not really understand what being in a Fraternity or Sorority is really about….No disrespect to you.

We (Greek) don’t just perform at step shows, nor do we want THAT to be the representation of us shown on screen.

Being in a Fraternity or Sorority is about building ones Character…
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Bill-

Just read a review by 2 of your Frat bothers in Vibe Magazine [Page 40] - They give the movie two thumbs up.

Two of the most telling comments ” I do think the message of overcoming adversity is good for the youth “- and

“Stepping is a lifesytle that goes back to our Ancestors in Africa. But being in a fraternity isn’t just about stepping or partying. It’s not what your fraternity can do for you; it’s what you can do for your fraternity”

Jason #274
Brian White’s ex girlfriend was white But now he is linked to the black Miss LA

For those who remember Brian’s father is JoJo White of the Boston Celtics.

Brian was signed to the NFL after graduating college, but was injured.

PREACHHHHHHH COMPTON CHICK…I AM NOT ALONE ON THIS *SHOUTS AMEN*

Meagan Good…NEXT!!!!! Is she only capable of playing the girlfriend role in these movies…WTF
Well I guess it’s for the best since she can’t act anyway….

Honestly, I wouldn’t waste two cents going to see this cliched, repeat movie. All I gotta do is combine Drumline and You got Served and wow…..its basically the exact same thing!! I’m sick of seeing movies set in college surroundings with no studying going on to speak of! But I digress… And why can’t Meagan Good get a role in a movie with real substance? All I’ve seen her star in since Eve’s Bayou or w/e is ghetto-ass shit that’s not even worth catching on cable. Besides these ticky-tack hood/teen movies she’s done, she’s probably been sittin on her ass waiting for a photo-op. Or doing her so called, “modeling”, which consists of her eyes screaming, “please fuck me”. Oh she produced some movie called, “Miles from Home” but it’s so lame and tasteless it’ll only show in film festivals. And Brick? Yea no comment on that one… If you think I’m hatin on Meagan..I’m not. I just don’t think its cool to be so overrated and yet suck so bad, truth hurts. If she represented all it took to make a living in hollywood then anyone could be a movie star..no talent needed. I’m not knockin her cuz I know she’s gotta keep money in her pocket to support her hair-weave addiction but damn..she seriously works my nerves constantly playing the brainless half-witted, half-naked girl love intrest!! Some advice Meagan: get an acting coach and step up ur game, find some intelligent roles to play that will actually help you as an actress, not further brand u as a brainless sex symbol. Maybe then you can be as famed as Denzel Washington and actually do something POSITIVE for our African-American race.

In conclusion, I’d like to give this movie a “hell to da muh fuckin’ naw”!! lol.

T.

@Compton_Chick

I totally agree, movies like this do nothing but further sterotype our race and culture as a whole and make other races, whites especially, look down their noses at us cuz we can’t produce a film with actual taste. So what if these so called musicians are popular and have a few cd’s out? That don’t mean they can cross over to acting and they sure as hell need to let this be the last time they ever try!
Props to Dreamgirls director/producer. Now that is a film to be proud of 4realz!

T.

Thanks ANA and F3MALEMACK

It’s just that we see these same movies come out every year and what is the station that be promoting them?…B.E.T. (or should I say D.N.T Dumb N***a Television). And then for a fact I know that black America is being subjected to this nonsense that all we do in college is “stepping.” Umm…when are they gonna make more competent movies in black Hollywood where we’re learning to become doctors or pursuing hard working careers (like in that Will Smith movie). All this movie is is just for little teen girls to see Chris Brown and Ne-yo get they 2 minutes of screen time. And to top off the entire nonsense they actually got Megan Good the token dumb ho girlfriend who doin nothin but showin off her booty for the camera. Take for instance the commercials you see on TV that are based in “the hood.” (Look for a anti-drug commercial and you’ll know what I’m talking about). The white directors just keep writing the dumbest nonsensical stuff for us to say, and they are gonna always do this if we keep putting out shit like “Stomp the Yard.”

Thanks Tizzy-T, and I know for a fact “Dreamgirls” was good and showed us as a more domineering culture in society.

Ditto!@lanae0369: Before anyone pass their pre-conceived judgement or what they “heard thru the grapevine” about this movie, they should do research and get the facts. Go see the movie and then form an opinion.

damn chris brown is so ugly with those big teeth

#287…either way, they gonna judge, they have a right to make assumptions and debate if they wanna see it or not.

but to me, whatever people say its what they say, so they stand by their opinion. no opinion is wrong. just let the amosity go!

you either see it or you dont, dont tryna force somebody to change their minds…

megean* good always plays somebodys ho in the movie if it aint her its jennifer freeman, but hey thats hollywood…

Ne-Yo’s Date Is An R&B Artist She Has A MySpace Page http://www.myspace.com/paulacampbell

I go to see it just fo brian white mmmmm nigga looks delicious

LOL AT THIS POST THAT GIRL TANEE MCALL IS A HOT DANCER I REMEMBER THAT SKINNY HEFFA FROM THE B2K CONCERTS SHE WAS THE LEAD GIRL IN MARQUES HOUSTON’S VIDEO THAT GIRL A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO BUT HER DANCING IS HOT NO LIE BUT SHE NEEDS TO STAY AWAY FROM MY MAN!!!!

Skinny Heffa? That made sense. . . . .and that would make you. . . . Just a heffa I take it?

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don’t dish it if u can’t take it

I watched the movie. I wasn’t planning on watching the movie, because the movie trailers made it looks stupid (#106). However, I tagged along with a friend today.

It is a REALLY GOOD movie!! For REAL. I recommend it.

Why does Brian J White look so gay.

He is a fine motha fucka, but his poses sometimes make his neck look as big as a T-Rex (hee hee, I guess that’s why his name was T-Rex in Mr. 3000)

I still got mad love for his fine ass though.

Part of me wants to go see this. Especially since I would like to see Ne-Yo act (hilARIOUS)…my man is goin to have to pay, though.

Men [Hate]

Women [Hate]

Number’s Dont!!

See what the buzz is about, for yourself!!

Congratulations Columbus Short!

‘Stomp The Yard’
The #1 Movie in America!!

@coon—are you a friend of columbus short? sounds like you are.

this movie was actually good..all the negativity everbody is talking about is not in the movie..meagan good does not play anyones whore..sometimes u have to see things for yourself b4 u judge

Zoom is the man…I’m drunk

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Why is it that Films with Black People in it only consist of Blacks either Dancing, Singing, Shooting each other or Selling Drugs ????

The Commercial For Stomp the Yard looks SO corny…

They could have just gone straight to DVD with this one….

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Here’s an option- It’s called “PRIDE”

This is a new movie that is based on a true story based on an all-Black
swimming team in the 70’s.

It stars Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, Kimberley Elise and Diana Ross’
son Evan Ross to

name a few.

Click on the link to view the trailer…

http://www.pridefilm.com/index.php?q=trailer

To tell Tia and Tamera apart, Tamera has a small mole on her face, and Tia doesn’t. The movie was okay, wasn’t all that, but Chris and Ne-Yo did good for their debuts.

Gabby, Essence, Tia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bangin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

…#52 H-Town Chic:

We share the very same sentiments on this right here…YES, I would indeed go see “FREEDOM WRITERS” over this movie…After I saw “Freedom Writers” the other nite, I stepped in 2 glimpse Stomp and all I saw was “no creativity”…
…I feel it’s riding on the names alone ((??))…

i actually saw this movie last night…n i thought it would b another you got served…good dancing..bad acting….bad story line…but it was actually nice…i could really relate because imma current college student…in step shows r so fun and popular in hbcu’s…n its nice to c sumthin like this captured in a spotlight!

nice movie…!

oh yeah…that brain white boy looks so good…i wanna marry him…n the sad part is..my boyfriend paid for him and i 2 c the movie…n i was sayin the whole movie , “dang this movie filled with fly hot guys…except neyo”….especially da scene with all of them have they shirt off on the hill! *drooling like a lil puppy* lol.

I love the movie Stomp the yard that is my favorite movie however the worst part of the movie I think is when Chris Brown dies I hate that part.

i think ne-yo is hot and chris brown is my boy friend
i love that movie it’s so good and there not gay
holther at Brittney krouse at brittneykrouse@hotmail.com

I can’t wait to go and see Stomp the Yard. Columbus Short, Chris Brown, NE-YO and Evan Ross look so sexy

Evan Ross looks like the walking dead. He needs to take fashion tips from older sis, Tracee!

I agree with #23 SCHOOL DAZE is the best movie ever. GO ANGIE!!! Everybody looks good and Diana Ross’ son needs to do something about that hair….Not cute.

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