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Life is full of surprises! 
The party started Friday and it’s still going on today–
Our Foundation
It’s a time for change, a time for appreciation, a time for admiration and respect, and what better way to embrace this time than to appreciate the hands we stand on…our black men.
We need our black men. They are the hands we stand on. The next time you see a black man — city, suburb, or country, — SMILE and say hello.The next time a brother opens the door for you, SMILE and say thank you. If you are close enough, SMILE and ask “how are you doing today?”If a black man is living in your home and he gets up everyday and goes to face a world that doesn’t really want him there, when he comes home,let him know that you appreciate him.
This message has inspired the ladies of www.singleblackmale.net to start a movement of love and change.
Black Men Appreciation Day is about saying thank you, smiling, giving a gift, positive affirmation, hugs, kisses, or even saying ‘I admire you’ or ‘I’m proud of you’ or whatever you can think of to show appreciation to the black men you encounter.
On September 17, 2008 we will stand up and stand together in admiration and appreciation of our black men. They are not only our hands but also our foundation, and without this foundation our house will surely crumble. Remember, it only takes one person to start a movement…one person to initiate a change. Imagine the difference a multitude will make. Our black men deserve this, we deserve this. What good is a house without a strong foundation? Let’s strengthen our foundation. Together we will make a difference.
Please come back and share your responses you received and how you felt showing this love and appreciation.
Spread the word, spread the love…September 17th is now officially Black Men Appreciation Day!
Mondays on VH1 at 9 pm e.s.t., you’ll find PoPrah and several other candidates competing to be Diddy’s next personal assistant on I Want to Work for Diddy. If you’ve been following the show, you know PoPrah is holding her own in the competition. She took a few minutes to answer some of my questions.
A lot of people don’t realize that you had a life in entertainment prior to being on the I Want to Work for Diddy show. Can you give them a brief overview of what you did prior to the show?
Wow, it’s really hard to sum it up and be brief but I’ll try my best.
I’ve always known that I wanted to own my own business since childhood. I used to play “company” in my dad’s home office as a child. I would have meetings with my own imaginary clients, signing contracts, creating receipts etc. Needless to say, I went to college a year early because I had skipped a grade and during my freshman year, both of my parents passed. So I was own a mission from there on out. And though it was very devastating, in my mind, that mean that I was in the world alone and had to take care of me and my younger siblings.
Since then, my goal has been to build a multi-media conglomerate, encompassing tv, music, film and fashion, just like Diddy actually. That’s why I felt I was a perfect match for the show, I’m his fraternal twin when it comes to business. I’ve had hit records in 13 countries and toured them all. They were songs which I wrote, and co-produced and were released by BMG & Warner Bros. My biggest song was #15 in the charts in Italy, Mariah was #15, it was #8 in the charts in Germany while TLC was #7. I’ve been in at least 6 movies, and executive produced, produced, directed and hosted two of my own tv shows which aired on network tv. I’ve also produced 3 tv show pilots for other people, including the cast from BET’s college Hill and a show I did with 7 of the girls from Flavor of Love, all aimed at growing my production company, Hollywood South. And here I am.
I’ve been watching the show since the beginning but for those who missed the first few episodes, why did you decide to use the name PoPrah?
Actually, I’ve called myself Poprah for over 5 years. I’ve always said my goal is to be a cross between Puffy & Oprah, that’s how you get Poprah. I really do feel I possess many of the same creative talents at Puffy now Diddy, as well as the humanitarian, visionary side of Oprah. The name keeps me focused and helps brand me, because I know people subconsciously connect it with my mentor Poprah and that helps brand me and where I’m headed.
Did you guys ever get a chance to sleep? From watching the show, you were constantly “on the go.”
There was really not time to sleep or really eat on the show, we were constantly on the go, or so wired anticipating the next surprise, that you couldn’t rest when you were supposed to be resting. But I’m really used to working 16 hour days, anybody who knows me says I’m the hardest working person they know, I’m the consummate workaholic. I’ve been all over the world and never had a vacation. It’s that serious. I just love to work. That’s why I was so annoyed with my cast members who weren’t on the same page with me, I felt they were really in my way from showing Diddy what I could do to get the job and I really didn’t expect it to be like that. So I was constantly reevaluating how to deal with the hate, jealousy, intimidation, and the inexperience all around me, and still get the job done.
As you watch the show each week, along with the rest of us, were you aware of some of the things being said by the other contestants about you?
I heard some of it, not all of course. Most of it was one way in the house and something totally different at elimination. But the truth is I really didn’t care if they liked me, I wasn’t there to make friends, I was there to win and work for Diddy. And that was the hardest part, being on a team with people who have totally different priorities. One is focused on profit, (me) and the others are focused on popularity,(them). The funny thing though, is that each time I got someone eliminated, they wrote me a letter and left it on my bed or nightstand apologizing and telling me they really thought I was the most qualified, and worked against me just because of the competition aspect even though they knew my game was the tightest, and they regretted it. Now that’s what Diddy means when he says, “BITCHASSNESS”.
Thanks to everyone for the love, support and advice.
Always keeping it real, your girl.
Poprah
Interview by Shelia M. Goss – entertainment writer and national best-selling author of Double Platinum, My Invisible Husband, Roses are thorns, Violets are true and Paige’s Web. For additional info, visit www.sheliagoss.com.
Are you ready to get down? Turn the volume up and boogie as you listen to some songs that I’ve listened to over the span of my years. If I could make a soundtrack of my life, these would be some of the songs on it because they spark memories of fun times.
I’m having a birthday party this weekend–wish you all could be there in person, but since you can’t, you can party with me online.
Now don’t hurt nobody–let’s get this party started RIGHT–let’s get it started quickly.
A friend of mine sent me a few links about Virgos. I read some of it and although a lot wasn’t true, I was amazed that some of the things were true. I’ll post some of the info with my comments in red.
Things About Virgos:
Virgo is known for her love of work and service to others. Virgos have a strong need to be needed and a talent for healing the sick, giving good practical advice and assistance, and solving problems for others. Their advice is usually worth following because it tends to be based on a thoughtful analysis of the pros and cons of a potential course of action rather than a knee-jerk emotional reaction.(True. I had to learn how to balance though. Before I would give more of myself to others than myself but there has to be some balance or you will get worn out. I finally realized I’m not superwoman and its not meant for me to solve everybody’s problems.)
You make a wonderful impression with your skilful insights and broad-based knowledge. Simply put, you are a most interesting person to be with. When others get to know you a little more, you can be a fascinating person with all sorts of useful titbits of information. (So true. I can’t tell a joke even if you give me a punchline, but I do like to have fun. If you don’t know me, take the time to get to know me…smile)
On the most practical level you really like to do things properly, meticulously by working through the work or service you perform on a daily basis. It doesn’t matter how small or large the task, you take pride in how well you do it. You investigate things before diving in. Once you have all the information required you complete your task to the best of your ability. (I think this is why I make a good project manager. I’m a stickler for details…some folks hate I ask so many questions and hold them accountable to deadlines.)
Others who aren’t quite as precise in the way they carry out their own work find it hard dealing with you. In your own mind there’s no point in doing anything half-heartedly. You’d rather not do it at all. You are very clear on this. (I hate when folks don’t follow up the way I think they should. I feel if someone expects something from me, then they should live up to their end and provide me with the information I need in a timely fashion.)
Time is also important to you. So you like to make sure you use it well. It would be unusual to find a disorganised Virgo. Keeping a diary and making lists are a favourite pastime of yours. Of course having the right pen and paper to keep your lists is just as important so a favourite hangout for some Virgos is the local stationery supply store. It sounds a little weird sure, but you do need to have the right pen to write with! (Two hand snaps. Time is of the essence is what I always say. I hate being late. I hate someone else showing up late. I don’t like turning things in late. I just like things done in a timely fashion.)
You are cautious about all manner of things from how much the food bill costs to what type of person is just right for you in your social or romantic life. You have a hawk eye and can spot an error a mile away. If that food bill is out by 5 cents you’ll pick it up. (Cashiers beware because I’m watching the cash register like a hawk and I also double check my ticket before I leave the parking lot. I am also cautious about who I let into my “innercircle.”)
Your Virgoan antenna is sharp as a tack and you’ll pay special attention to the fine detail of any subject matter. You’re also very well read and interested in a variety of topics. You consider yourself an eternal student of sorts. (True. I like to learn about new things because you never know when the information will come in handy.)
Some people think you’re shy and unassuming but this is only because you cautiously like to observe and analyse people and situations before jumping to conclusions. (If you know me, I’m not shy. But I am quiet around folks I don’t know. I’ve learned that you learn a lot just by listening.)
Virgos are prone to worrying, agonizing over things, and in extreme cases, hypochondria or germ phobia. (I don’t totally agree with this. I do worry about things sometimes but as far as being compulsive about it–no. I am particular about hygeine. If I’m in line and the cashier sneezes into their hands and doesn’t wipe them off or use sanitizer to clean them, I will get my stuff and go to another line.)
Virgos don’t fall in love easily and they are very choosy about their mates and friends. They are drawn to people through intellectual curiosity rather than shallow physical attraction or passion. Virgos need intellectual stimulation, and will quickly grow bored in the company of those who make small talk rather than speaking of serious, important things. (True. I don’t fall in love easily but when I am in love–I’m in love. I don’t like superficial folks. I’m attracted more to a man’s mind and how he handles himself day to day than to his physical statue…but don’t get me wrong, I like something good to look at too…smile).
Do you know any other Virgos? Does some of these characteristics fit them?
Every time I hear someone ask me what’s my sign, I always think of the song – Float On. Click on the video below to hear the song.
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