Kia Speaks

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The enlightened opinions of a bougie hip-hopper who speaks her mind on everything from music, entertainment, and style to politics, religion, and the social issues in your community. Simply put...I'm your favorite blogger's favorite blogger. Get like me!

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Why Black People Can't Lose Weight

by Kia Speaks
in Life
on Mon, Apr 21, 2008 12:00AM UTC

Join author and alternative health specialist Makeisha Lee as she shares some of the cultural obstacles that inhibit African Americans from losing weight.

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Write the Vision, Make it Plain

by Kia Speaks
on Sat, Jan 9, 2010 12:36AM UTC

From www.KiaSpeaks.blogspot.comA few years ago when I was working with New Birth’s Teen Parent Ministry, we did an activity where we were suppose to visualize the life we wanted, cut out pictures that reflected that life, and glue... more

Relationship

by Kia Speaks
on Sat, Jan 9, 2010 12:30AM UTC

From KiaSpeaks.blogspot.com CALM DOWN!!! I’m not about to give you any advice à la Steve Harvey. But I have been spending a lot of time contemplating friendships and family relationships. We spend so much time trying to cultivate... more

Live in the Now

by Kia Speaks
on Sat, Jan 9, 2010 12:28AM UTC

I posted a blog. Here's a tease. Want the rest? Visit www.kiaspeaks.blogspot.com. Love yall! Through the past 6½ years of struggle and joy, tears and laughter, agony and pleasure, I've learned one... more

Excerpts From Why Black People Can’t Lose Weight:

by Kia Speaks
on Sun, Apr 20, 2008 11:03PM UTC

by Makeisha Lee The Harmful Effects of Our Culture’s Definition of Beauty… “Studies show that Blacks are more accepting of larger body sizes than any other race. For instance, the University of Maryland explored eating... more

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN VICIOUS WEIGHT LOSS CYCLE - PART I

by Kia Speaks
on Sun, Apr 20, 2008 10:57PM UTC

by Makeisha Lee Blacks are officially considered to be an endangered species due to obesity and terrifying related illness. Diets, surgeries, pills, exercise motions and potions; though easily and readily available have done... more

King James Vogue Cover

by Kia Speaks
on Tue, Apr 1, 2008 05:15PM UTC

Initially, I gave Vogue the benefit of the doubt. I mean, the only thing I hate more than racism is people making unsubstantial accusations of racism. Personally, I had never seen the King Kong photo. After seeing it side-by-side with the... more

The Truth About Race in America

by Kia Speaks
in Current Events
on Mon, Mar 31, 2008 12:00AM UTC

Hannity searched it out. Rev. Jeremiah Wright sparked it. Barack Obama challenged us. Lebron, Giselle, and Vogue threw fuel on the fire. And we're talking about it. Join us for our open and honest conversation on race relations... more

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The Truth about Race in America Video and Links

by Kia Speaks
on Sun, Mar 30, 2008 02:23AM UTC

Before joining us for our show on America's race relation, check out these links!!! And then tune in on Sunday, March 30th at 8pm EST. Call (646) 478-4664 to share your perspective or join our online chat at www. blogtalkradio.... more

Thirstdays Fulfilled: T.I. Came to My Church Sunday

by Kia Speaks
on Thu, Mar 27, 2008 06:41PM UTC

Anyone who knows me knows the fact that T.I. was coming to Easter worship service was a big deal to me. I’ve been a fan of this man since he was running around talking about “I’m Serious” and everyone was questioning why this... more

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