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Kia Speaks

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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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

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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
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Relationship

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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
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Live in the Now

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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
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Excerpts From Why Black People Can’t Lose Weight:

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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
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THE AFRICAN AMERICAN VICIOUS WEIGHT LOSS CYCLE - PART I

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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
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King James Vogue Cover

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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
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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

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

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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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