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Silver StreakSilver Streak, DVD
DVD - 2004DVD, 2004
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Added Jan 26, 2015
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This was an exciting follow up to Lady Elect by Nikita Lynnette Nichols. It showed how Arykah grew into being the First Lady of Freedom Temple Church of God in Christ. How she dealt with the trauma of being raped and attacked, the various behind the back attacks from some of the members who were just faking their Christianity. But the story ends on a good note because (1) those members who were dis gruntled left the church, (2) some members got blessed through Lance and Arykah generosity, and (3) Arykah finally received the Holy Spirit, along with her women that were her support team. This book showed what true Christianity is really all about, not some sit in a pew and be dead. It's about taking genuine interest in others lives to see them grow in Christ and to learn how God want you to see the deep inside stuff about yourself.This was an exciting follow up to Lady Elect by Nikita Lynnette Nichols. It showed how Arykah grew into being the First Lady of Freedom Temple Church of God in Christ. How she dealt with the trauma of being raped and attacked, the various behind the…
RedemptionRedemption, Unknown
Unknown - 2004Unknown, 2004
Added Jan 07, 2015
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This was an very insightful analysis of what happens to any youth that has no positive guidance in life. Tookie was only emulating what he saw the older generation in his 'hood doing. He knew that he had to be the baddest gangster there was. The idea started off good, him and Raymond Washington forming the Crips to protect their neighborhoods from other gangs, but then, as usual, someone had to change the game. And with that, Tookie took it to the next level. But after being sent to prison, he began to realize that killing other black men was wrong. So, he embarked upon the path to write about his experiences, to show potentially young black kids that the gang life was not the way to go. He finally found redemption even though he was in prison and he knew eventually they would execute him because the system was afraid to give him parole because they thought that he would return to his old ways. Sad, because some people think that once you done something wrong that there could never be any kind of redemption.This was an very insightful analysis of what happens to any youth that has no positive guidance in life. Tookie was only emulating what he saw the older generation in his 'hood doing. He knew that he had to be the baddest gangster there was. The…
Damsels in DistressDamsels in Distress, Unknown
by Nichols, Nikita LynnetteUnknown - 2014Unknown, 2014
Added Dec 26, 2014
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This was the second book that I've have read from Nikita Lynnette Harper. In it she tells the story of three black women who goes through different struggles in their individual lives and with each other. It also gave me a glimpse into how women are so fickle, how they get mad over the silly stuff and hold a grudge. It also show the men in this book on how some men do have character and they know how to treat a woman like the lady that she is.This was the second book that I've have read from Nikita Lynnette Harper. In it she tells the story of three black women who goes through different struggles in their individual lives and with each other. It also gave me a glimpse into how women are…
Added Dec 08, 2014
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This was a very good novel about how other people, especially religious people tends to judge others. It lines up with my experience within the church realm, how those who put on a false front in fooling others that they are truly following Christ. The characters in this book were malicious towards Arykah, just because she wouldn't bow down to their threats. She prevailed in the end, even though she had to suffer some physical stuff, but God was on her side, and if you really believe in Him, then he will never let you down!!!!!This was a very good novel about how other people, especially religious people tends to judge others. It lines up with my experience within the church realm, how those who put on a false front in fooling others that they are truly following Christ.…
Spies of MississippiSpies of Mississippi, DVD
DVD - 2014DVD, 2014
Added May 31, 2014
Miracle at St. AnnaMiracle at St. Anna, Unknown
Unknown - 2009Unknown, 2009
Added May 31, 2014
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This was a very good movie about how African-Americans were not only given the chance to fight in WWII but to show the powers to be that they were equal and just as good as any white soldier. This movie had it all: grief, love, loyalty, brotherhood, compassion, duty and a sense of belonging. Two parts stood out for me: One, where the black staff sergeant realized that he felt more free being in Italy, and how the people treated them there, and two, when the little boy that they had rescued, had grown up and had bought the statue that one of the black soldiers had found, gave it back to the remaining black soldier who had survived, after being released from police custody for shooting the Italian underground fighter who betrayed not only his own comrades but the black soldiers as well.This was a very good movie about how African-Americans were not only given the chance to fight in WWII but to show the powers to be that they were equal and just as good as any white soldier. This movie had it all: grief, love, loyalty, brotherhood,…
Added May 31, 2014
Slavery by Another NameSlavery by Another Name, DVD
DVD - 2012DVD, 2012
Added Apr 18, 2014
The Tuskegee AirmenThe Tuskegee Airmen, DVD
DVD - 2010DVD, 2010
Added Apr 18, 2014
ATLATL, Unknown
Unknown - 2006Unknown, 2006
Added Apr 18, 2014
When A Stranger CallsWhen A Stranger Calls, Unknown
Unknown - 2006Unknown, 2006
Added Apr 18, 2014
Tyler Perry's Good DeedsTyler Perry's Good Deeds, Unknown
Unknown - 2012Unknown, 2012
Added Apr 18, 2014
The Crying GameThe Crying Game, DVD
DVD - 2012DVD, 2012
Added Apr 18, 2014
Drive AngryDrive Angry, DVD
DVD - 2011DVD, 2011
Added Apr 18, 2014
Triple HTriple H, UnknownThe King of Kings : There Is Only One
Unknown - 2008Unknown, 2008
Added Apr 18, 2014
Added Apr 16, 2014
Cloud AtlasCloud Atlas, DVD
DVD - 2013DVD, 2013
Added Apr 16, 2014
Added Apr 16, 2014
Jackie BrownJackie Brown, DVD
DVD - 2002DVD, 2002
Added Apr 15, 2014
Miami ViceMiami Vice, UnknownSeason Four
Unknown - 2007Unknown, 2007
Added Apr 15, 2014
Miami ViceMiami Vice, UnknownSeason Five
Unknown - 2007Unknown, 2007
Added Apr 15, 2014
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This was a very good TV series about a Miami vice unit that went after catching ruthless drug dealers. It showed also how they boned beyond the job, going through personal loss, grief, addiction, endangerment of life, the joys of love and the loyalty that they had towards each other. Unfortunately, the complete series from season 1 to season 5 was badly marred that I missed what happened in each episode. I would recommend getting new discs for the complete series.This was a very good TV series about a Miami vice unit that went after catching ruthless drug dealers. It showed also how they boned beyond the job, going through personal loss, grief, addiction, endangerment of life, the joys of love and the…
Miami ViceMiami Vice, UnknownSeason Three
Unknown - 2007Unknown, 2007
Added Apr 15, 2014
Sugar HillSugar Hill, Unknown
Unknown - 2002Unknown, 2002
Added Apr 15, 2014
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