What Happened To Black History Month? And Marilyn Monroe and James Dean: Black Friendly?

What did you learn in school for Black History Month last month?

As we all know, February (the shortest month of the year, mind you) is Black History Month.

The month to celebrate all what blacks in America(and all over the world in fact)have accomplished and overcome.

However, was it celebrated let alone even mentioned in the year 2011?

I didn't learn any facts in school, I didn't hear of many events to celebrate, there weren't even any commercials to remind us.

BET didn't even have commercials!!

People cannot be blessed with their own month, and not embrace it!!

HOW UNGRATEFUL!!

Now, I understand that we've all heard it all before.

About the slaves, Dr. King, Ms. Parks.

But these were very big deals, and even changed how life in America is today!!

This blog probably wouldn't even be read by some of you.

If you're tired of all the same stories, I'm sure you're not the only one.

Look to other things.

Marilyn Monroe, famous Hollywood actress, was involved with Civil Rights just like Dr. King.

She was very black friendly, and even had close black friends.

Including

singer, Ella Fitzgerald

and actress, Dorothy Dandridge who was often compared to Monroe.

It was because of Monroe that Ella Fitzgerald was able to perform at the Mocambo, a famous nightclub in the 50's after being denied because of her skin color.

It is said that before Monroe's death in 1962, that she spoke to President John F. Kennedy about more civil rights for blacks.

Dorothy Dandrige was also friends with actor, James Dean.

Dean was also friends with black entertainer, Eartha Kitt.

They even studied dance together.

Dean would drive around with Kitt in his Porsche with the top down despite pleas from producers to not be seen in public with her as it may have affected his image.

It is said that 2 weeks before dying in his Porsche, Kitt told Dean that she did not like the car, and that it would kill him one day.

And it did.

I'm not here to give you a history lesson though.

My point is don't forget because you think you know it all.

The INCREDIBLE stories of the slaves and blacks who fought hard for civil rights in the 50's and 60's happened not that long ago if you really think about it.

They fought to go to school

To eat at restaurants and to drink at any water fountain.

They fought for freedom.

And to be treated like a human being.

Imagine how it would be if such events never took place...

Why I Dislike the New 2011 Dodge Charger

Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep has been really stepping it up with their line of cars these days, as well as many of the several different car companies out there.

Seeing that they have no choice with companies like Hyundai giving everyone a run for their money.

In 2006, the Dodge Charger was relaunched with a sick, all new, 4 door body style.

As opposed to its 2-door predecessors.

(1969)

(1987)

Over the years, it was tweaked a bit here and there.

'08 was the worst, with those ugly antennas popping out of the top of them.

'09 has different tail lights.

I was able to get my hands on a pretty blue 2009 Dodge Charger!!

(My baby!!)

I was normally a truck and suv guy, but eventually, Zooey, my vehicle, grew on me.

However, all of my spirits were crushed when my father (who drives an '07 Dodge Charger) came home, and slapped an auto magazine down in front of me.

That auto magazine revealed the all new 2011 Dodge Charger.

"Big deal," I thought, "Another small face-lift, and a little different interior I bet."

I was wrong.

It had a small face change all right.

(2010)

(2011)

It is a lot more mean-looking, and way more sporty if you ask me.

Not only is the S.O.B. equipped with a newer face and side, but an entirely different back!!

(2010)

(2011)

The backside to the 2011 Dodge Chargers are similar to that of the all new Dodge Challengers!!

It's nice!!

Why don't I like it, you ask?

I'll tell you  why:

Because I just got mine!!

And NOW they want to change it up?!

Now?!

Why?

Pourquoi moi?

Now when I'm at a stoplight I may have to sit next to a 2011 Dodge Charger.

And I'll be forced to stare at it.

Sitting there, ridiculing my baby, noticing every difference between my baby and the guy next to me at the stoplight's new baby.

The entire 2011 model is hot, and I am devastated that I do not/cannot own one.