PROFILE

By Chivone Smith

         In a monotone voice and slumped over in her seat, a transfer in her third year of college fears being judged by her peers.  

         Described as being raised in an unorthodox family where her fourteen year old mother was courted by her (then) twenty-five year old father, Elena Major was very cautious of her responses when talking about her background as she did not want to get too personal about the dynamics of her family. However, when the mysterious Baltimore native expressed that her grandmother works for the FBI, all cards were out on the table. “My life was really wild before I got here,” Majors said. She added, “Just how I was raised and being out here by myself.” 

         The strong desire to get away is what drove this Morgan State University transfer from the confines of Baltimore to the hospitality of the South.  However, she quickly learned that everything that glitters isn’t gold.  Majors said, “I was slick tricked ‘cause I thought Atlanta was a city, but it’s not, it’s a slick country!” To add insult to injury, Major says that the academics provided at CAU isn’t impressive and that the old classrooms distracts her from learning effectively. “They make me feel like I’m in a high school classroom with a chalk board,” Majors said. 

         Donald Jones, a friend of Majors who happens to be an instructor at Morehouse College, stated that Majors is a very simple person despite how she may come off. However, he further explained the other side of Majors. “She’s very nice and receptive, but very straight forward,” Jones said. He added, “I don’t think she holds her tongue for anybody.” He further expressed his views on Majors by saying that people wouldn’t look at her and see a sorority girl. She is a member of the sweet Kappa Alpha Psi sweethearts and he ventured to elude that her sorority goes harder than the sweet ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha.

         From a cradle robbing parent, to having a grandmother who’s an active FBI agent, to being a wild child turned Kappa Alpha Psi sweetheart, there is no true understanding of who this mystery girl is. However, she feels that people should not shun her because they don’t know her and as a result, she had a message for the students of CAU. “I feel like a lot of stuff at this school is too much word of mouth and I feel like I should have equal opportunity as anybody else who knows people who been here for years,” said Majors. 

My review on the FABULOUS book on how to live a frugal lifestyle

The Frugalista Files by Natalie P. McNeal

http://www.chicagodefender.com/article-11213-cdo-reads-the-frugal.html

My interview with Qasim Basir, director of movie 'Mooz-Lum'

‘Mooz-Lum’ provides lesson about Muslims 

http://www.chicagodefender.com/article-11153-lsmooz-lumrs-provides-lesson-about-muslims.html

My interview with Michael Rappaport & Phife Dawg on new documentary

Doc shows ‘travels’ of A Tribe Called Quest
http://www.chicagodefender.com/article-11342-doc-shows-lstravelsrs-of-a-tribe-called-quest.html

Sean Kingston in critical condition

"Sean Kingston was in a accident today," a statement from Joseph Carozza, the publsist of hip hopper, Sean Kingston. While officials are still investigating the cause of the accident, it was stated that the jet ski of Kingston and a female accomplice who was also on board, reportedly crashed into a bridge connecting Palm Island to the MacArthur Causeway Sunday night, according to Gossip Cop. Currently, while the note of his injuries have not been released, it was conirmed that Kingston is being treated in the trauma region of Jackson Memorial Hospital. Earlier Sunday evening, Kingston tweeted, "South beach... #nicee... bout to get fresh and cause that movie!!..." Carozzas statement also mentioned that he and his family thanks everyone for the well wishes.

Oprah's "Until we meet again" finale

Well folks, it finally happened. After 25 seasons, Oprah gracefully called it a wrap on her show. I must admit, I was never a faithful watcher, however, this season had some pretty good episodes! Maybe it was because of all the hype about this being her last show that made me want to tune it because I wanted to see what tricks she had up her sleeve for surprised audience members, but it seemed that all her audience members this season were invited guest so forget trying to buy tickets lol!  Whatever the reason, I can honestly say that I rather enjoyed her last season.  Probably the best part was of the finale was the three day event. I’ve watched her three last episodes two times each (Us Chicagoians have the privilege to see her show in the am and pm…BOW!) and was so overcome by this ending! First Mayor Daley now Oprah?! Too much to handle in three weeks L Anyhoozer, I found it pretty cool that my former mentor was at the United Ccenter when Oprah was getting honored by the plethora of celebs who showed her love. (In my Italian Mob voice) Hey, how’s about a good word huh? LOL.

                After Oprah’s gentle, “Until we meet again,” spill, I just about lost it. What do we have left of local television? Exactly what does this mean? Is anybody eligible to take over? I can answer these questions in 4 parts. First, let’s narrow it down to the top 3 women in position right now (listed by who had a show out first); Ellen DeGeneres, Monique and Wendy Williams (I really wish I could include Tyra, but no. She wants to be all fancy and end her show with false hopes that she building buildings regarding ‘T-zone’ amongst the 1,000 other things she got under her belt #lottalyinlazy).

               1^st; Ellen, can she be the next Oprah? Answer: (In my Australian voice) Eh, sorry. She’s not diverse enough. Yeah she hands out prizes once every year and yeah she interviews Top celebrities, but we don’t dance around the crowd and crack jokes 24/7 with middle aged men and women, you ‘re 53, let’s uh, let’s start actin like it huh?! 2^nd candidate; Monique. Can she be the next Oprah? Answer: Maybe. While I do adore Monique’s passion for people and that is something that her and Oprah both share, she may be on the verge of being an over supportive host. She never seems to have a counterargument with a guest she’s invited to her show because she loves them so darn much. It’s almost 1-dimensional. 3^rd runner up; Wendy Williams. Can she be the next Oprah? Answer: DEFINITELY NOT! Now, I don’t mean to be blunt by emphasizing the ‘Definitely not’ portion, but honestly, it’ll be an insult to even compare the two.  Sooooooo, actually, I’m not even going to go into detail about why she won’t, I’ll let you all decide on why she won’t be the next Oprah, k?!

               4^th supporting reason to wrap up this ‘Who will take over Oprah’s slot’ question and answering is; WHAT THE HELL DO I KNOW?! LOL, maybe the world doesn’t need another Oprah. Maybe we’ve ran that time span. Maybe we now need to welcome more middle aged men and women loosening up and laughing a little more. Maybe we do need embrace more hugs instead of getting ridiculed for our past and present experiences/choices. Maybe we even need to invite the less serious route while styling the world up while throwing some gosspip in the mix, I don’t know! I do know that I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I wasn't worried about the future of television now. Who’s gonna set the new talk show standard?

Sister Sister is back!!!!!

Yes people, yes!!!!!! Tia and Tamera Mowrey will be returning to television...together! However, the rules have changed. Now, Tia and Tamera, both married women, will appear in a reality show together on the STYLE network in late August. Tamera recently wed FOX news' Adam Housley in Napa Valley this past Sunday. The couple is now vacationing in Athens. Tia Mowrey wed husband/actor Corey Hardict in 2008 in Santa Barbara, Calif and is now expecting their first child together. It's looking like a good year for the twins and with the set up of the new reality show, fans are also hoping for a successful series!