Oh lord, if y’all thought I was impossible to deal with before, wait till you hear this.I have been named by Birmingham Magazine as one of Birmingham’s Most Beautiful People, an honor bestowed on sel...
Can you believe its already June? More importantly, can you believe its already Friday?Around these parts, we know how to kick the weekend off right. Check out these old favorites.Kim Jackson is back...
I am not a fan of the Facebook timeline layout and Im quite crotchety about it. I have trouble finding recent posts and trouble deciding on a cover photo. Also I dont like that the profile pictures o...
Image viaMany thanks to all you lovelorn readers out there. Love Letters is becoming one of our most popular columns. Either yall appreciate my words of wisdom or you just enjoy watching me have a me...
Happy Friday, folks! Whos ready for some throwback R&B? Weve got you covered.Amy Trang goes back to grade school.TLC, Crazysexycool (1994)Amy said: "My first cassette tape was of TLC’s Crazys...
Image viaOver at Georgia Mae, we speak the language of love. Having trouble deciphering the opposite sex? Give me a holla.Send your inquiries to edward@georgiamae.com, or find me on twitter @etbowser...
In 2010 writer and filmmaker Nijla Mumin came across the story of the mass drowning of six black teens in a Shreveport, Louisiana. To cool off one hot summer day, a teen wandered into the shallow par...
If you are debonair Southern beau in Birmingham, clear your calendar for Thursday evening. Award winning designer and noted author Joseph Abboud will be in Birmingham on May 24 from 6 to 9...
Christmas has come early for fans of The Boondocks! From hiphopwired.com:Its been a long time coming but The Boondocks is finally about to bless your TV screens once again. Adult Swim announced ...
Theres no day like Friday! As you put this week in your rear view, kick off your weekend with some great music.Georgia Mae fan Diane Hawkins is a smooth operator.Sade, Diamond Life (1984)Diane said: ...
Image by KB35 via FlickrOur Love Letters column as received a lot of, ahem, love lately. Thanks for the support. And if you submitted a question, hang tight, Ill get to it eventually.Lets get down to...
Like most Americans I spent yesterday thinking a lot about motherhood. I was fortunate enough to spend the afternoon with my mama feeling so blessed that she has not only been a good mother but is no...
Its Friday! What more needs to be said? Lets celebrate with good music.Edward pays tribute.The Beastie Boys, Licensed to Ill (1986)Edd said: "No surprise here. After last weeks tragedy, Ive defin...
A couple of weeks ago, we marked 10 years since the death of TLCs Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. Thinking back, she was definitely a trendsetter and created quite a legacy for herself.Although its co...
Lately Ive been thinking a lot about how to make a difference with my writing, specifically with the writing I do online through my blogs and web-based publications as this is the best way to have me...
Image viaBelow is the track "Red Eye" from Big K.R.I.T.s latest mix tape, 4Eva N A Day. In it, hes brutally honest to his girlfriend about why their relationship isnt working. Its a ...
If you know me well you know that my feminist beliefs practically ooze from my pores. I cant hide it. Everyone knows my girl power attitude. Nevertheless, it was still a pleasant surprise when one of...
Image via I swear, it seems like we lose a legend every other month. From RollingStone.com:Adam Yauch, one-third of the pioneering hip-hop group the Beastie Boys, has died at the age of 47, Rol...
Its been a rough week over at GeorgiaMae headquarters. Our head blogmistress has been buried with schoolwork as her students begin to wrap up the semester. Meanwhile, our music guru has been fighting...
Weve featured the eclectic sounds of spoken soul rocker (i am) Isis in this very column in the past, but I just had to share her latest banger."I Saw You" is bluesy funk for a new millennium....
Photo by Linda CroninImage via Creative CommonsAlthough this probably breaks some sort of woman rule, Im not really a huge Oprah fan. But I did recently purchase the May issue of O magazine, as the I...
Thanks to this column, Im quickly becoming the Chuck Woolery of the Internetz. I kinda like it. If you have a question for me, read on below. Ill be back in two and two.Ugh, you have to be as old as ...
Ugh, what a week. Were ready to put this week in the record books - were sure you are too. Heres some music to help you ride out this last work day.Edward loves the 90s.Raekwon, Only Built 4 Cuban Li...
Lets kick things off with a little relationship advice, courtesy of the amazing Betty White:"All creatures must learn to coexist. Thats why the brown bear and the field mouse can share their live...
My Feminist ParentsI once told my little brother that feminism is in my blood. At the time I’d declared this because of our parents. Our father defies gender roles, in part, by doing all the cooking ...
image viaLast Sunday, after weeks and weeks of anticipation, the pilot of the new HBO original series Girls left me utterly disappointed. While I appreciated that the main character Hannah was intere...
Well, it didnt take long for Friday to get here this week. Were definitely not complaining. In celebration, join us for some old favorites.Javacia professes her love for bluegrass.Ben Sollee, Learnin...
Have you ever wondered if you could use your love for social media as more than just a way to promote your writing, but actually as inspiration for it? Thats exactly what digital media strategist and...
Image viaTime for another stroll down lovers lane. Do you have a question about your mate thats keeping you up at night? I probably have an answer.Of course I have the answer! Modesty aint my thing.S...
2pac back! 2pac back! I log on to Facebook and they yellin 2pac back!As Im sure you all know by now, 2pac rose from the grave at Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival last weekend. What also arose...
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