Martin Luther King

King King: Where House Music Lives in Hollywood [Upcoming Events]

King King Hollywood – Interior

This past weekend (including a night out on Thursday) has been great! I’ve really enjoyed hanging out with my brother and going to The Federal in Noho. Thursday was Snapback Thursdays and they played so many old school classics and a lot dancers came out. And last night was a Dance Event that featured great beat street style circles and a dance contest which my brother’s homeboy won.

It has been nice hanging out in Noho, but when I’m in the mood for some house music, I know that King King is the place to be.

King King is a venue in the heart of Hollywood on Hollywood Blvd and it’s the spot to be to hear great house. Unlike some of the other clubs in Hollywood that have dress codes and a strict policy of fitting the “look” to get in, King King is a home for house junkies, dancers, hipsters, and the average anybody who just wants to hear good music.

There is always something going on at King King that will suit your musical needs, but if you’re into that deep, soulful, and classic house, then you’d ought to check out DEEP -LA. Hosted by DJ Marques Wyatt, DEEP is a monthly event in Los Angeles (there is a monthly DEEP event in San Francisco) that is bound to change your life.

While most clubs in the Los Angeles area shut down the party at 2am, DEEP-LA goes until 4am in the morning. So if you happen to take the metro into Hollywood, you can easily dance until 4am and take the train back home once the lines start running again around 4:30am; it’s totally worth it.

For those of you who live in Los Angeles and have a craving for some house, then you really should check out DEEP @King King. This Saturday  in celebration of Martin Luther King weekend, Marques Wyatt will be spinning along with the legendary Ron Trent.  From 10PM-4AM, come join me and other house lovers for a night of amazing classics, deep, and soulful cuts that will lift your mind, body, and soul.

I’d love to see my fellow LA-based house lovers getting down on the floor with me Saturday January 19th, 2013, but for some reason if you can’t make it out, then be sure to check out King Britt spinning at King King the following weekend along side the legends Tony Powell and Jerry Flores. Philly’s legendary house DJ, King Britt, is bound to be playing some epic cuts, so I plan on attending that event as well. Trust me, you won’t want to miss it!

Like I said, King King is where house music lives in Los Angeles. So I think I’ve officially found my new home for house…

For ticket prices and more information on these upcoming events, visit the official King King website @ http://www.kingkinghollywood.com/

I ♥ Black Men

“The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness.”

    -Marcus Garvey

Since the early days of mankind, Black men have roamed the planet and have overcome adversity. From our great African ancestors and the warriors transplanted from their kingdoms to the cotton fields, Black men have weathered the storms. The quote above by Marcus Garvey says it all, Black skin shouldn’t be viewed as a badge of shame yet rather a glorious symbol of national worldwide greatness.

Black men, whether they be African-American, African, Mixed, etc; they are beautiful on so many levels. It’s something about the way they walk, the way the talk, the way their body looks, and the varying shades they come in. Even though many Black men have to deal with racial disparity and stereotyping, many of them still try to make the best out of life and make their dream come true. This persistent determination and evolutionary concept of staying on their “grind” is just one of the many reasons why I love Black men.

I’ve dated various people from different cultural backgrounds, but their is something about Black men that lures me in. I love the way their full lips gently move when they talk and it’s even better when their full lips are gently kissing you. In my opinion it’s a perfect combination, especially when my full lips are greeted by a Black man’s soft coffee coolers. I’ve kissed a few other guys outside my race, typically ones with smaller lips, but I must say some of the most amazing kisses I’ve had have come from a strong and passionate Black man.

The chemistry touches on an emotional, physical, mental, and historical level. Black men and women have over come great adversity, our ancestors are timeless heroes. The bond between a Black man and a Black woman is symbolic of Black history and the challenges are people have faced just to be together and see another day. Even though there are so many dating options in the world and there is nothing wrong with interracial dating, there is something beautiful about seeing a strong Black couple weather the storms and reach the sunshine.

One of my favorite things about Black men, is the fact they come in so many different shades, sizes, styles, and backgrounds. It’s hard to pinpoint down my type, because I don’t judge whether a guy is “light skin” or “dark skin.” As long as it has some brown in it, then I’m down for the cause. Black men have this enticing aura about them, they can appear threatening and dangerous to society, yet they can be gentle teddy bears. I especially love a towering warrior, the type of man that is 6’3” 6’4” and is built like a football player. Give me Dhani Jones, minus the ego and a little taller, that’s the build that drives me wild! LOL

There are just so many things that I love on a Black man. A nice smile, a smooth brown complexion, arms that are weapons of mass destruction, and an ambition that is relentless. I grew up surrounded by positive Black men, which explains why I love them so much. I come from a family of successful Black marriages, doctors, military professionals, athletes, dancers, entrepreneurs, and a family of Black men that strive for success. My mom has three sisters and four brothers and they are living examples of great Black men and women.

I could sit here and go on and on about why I love black men. From the inspirational leaders such as Malcolm X, Huey Newton, Marcus Garvey, and Martin Luther King, to the Black male icons such as Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Sidney Poitier, Blair Underwood, and so many other Black men. Simply put, I love Black men! I admire so many great Black men and other Black men I admire as more than just great inspirations. *wink wink, how you doin’!*

Even though Black men and women face their struggles in relationships, we have to strive to remove the negative connotation that is being associate with “Black.” Instead of sitting around and bashing Black men for their faults (they have faults, just like all men do,) we as Black women have to view the Black dating paradigm from a psychological and historical viewpoint rather than an impulsive and irrational emotional complex. Black love still does exist, it may not be easy, but no interaction beyond a hello and a goodbye is ever easy. Instead of bashing a Black man, I aim to give them praise for their attempts at fixing the mistakes their fathers may have made and trying to be a good Black man.

Black men, what can I say? I love them!!! But one thing I love even more than Black men, is Black love….now that is truly a wonderful thing.

If you love Black men, then check out http://iloveblackmen.tumblr.com/  It’s the site where I got the inspiration for this post and the pictures.

The beauty of Black love and Black bodies….Timothy Bloom’s “Till the End of Time”

This song says it all…Angie Stone “Brotha”