Recaps and links for 2006 - 12.31.2006.1

As 2006 is quickly coming to a close I’ve taken a moment to think about what has been this year for Black Entertainment USA. There has been a lot said, on many different levels. I’ve tried to cover more the key thoughts, but some items stand out.

In this year I have discussed the death, shootings and arrests of several rappers. I’ve identified several television ads that seemed distasteful to me and I must say 2 have stood out. I’ve spoken about the major event in sports that have moved me, either through performance or controversy. I’ve acknowledged quality television programming (whether on broadcast or cable network television) and those that have brought it to us. I’ve reviewed books by quality authors, and restaurant.

I’ve shared the sadness of our losses of great entertainers and celebrities. I’ve defined my outrage and congradulations to those I feel deserved it. And I’ve imported thoughts I felt were vital to share from my other blog [though such thoughts had little to do with entertainment, and everything to do with being a Black American, Latino/Hispanic American and just an American]. And yes I’ve even done a bit of shameless self-promotion and advertising.

Rather than discuss all these items again, or qualify why I’ve held the position I took, I will just list the links here. I will arrange them by date and invite you to see what I thought in case you missed them.

I feel I have made an impact. I have reached tens of thousands this year. Hopefully I will reach hundreds of thousands in 2007. With your readership and support I’m sure I will.

2005 went bang, 2006 is alone...so far
Correction to Buger King Ad
What Dave Chappelle and James Lipton gave me
Olympic sideshow diminishes USA
From Oscars to Jail, via a pimp life
Getting back on track with Black White
The Jeffersons, and the end of proof
Harper Hill - success vs. dmx - airport arrest
Musings based on Mr. Bill Cosby's words
Both my countries won the opening World Cup matches
Red cards, shades of color onscreens, and inscribed original products
George Clooney pledges donation for African Debt Relief
Red cards, sportsmanship and ice fetish
Reflections on World Cup 2006
From Larwernce Fishburne to Jackie Chan to Syd Barrett in 24 hours
EUReKA, its a show worth watching on SciFi
Nick Cannon's Boost Mobile ads
Mel Gibson, strip poker, MTV and Harold Scott
Interview with author RM Johnson
More upcoming movies, Glenn Ford and a gas discount to notice
A sad goodbye, 9/11 documentary and Mos Def
Elton John says too much - 9.27.2006.1
J.Lo, television axed, alien lawsuits, and Tamara Dobson - 10.06.2006.2
The math of black influence and success - 10.03.2006.1
Bill Cosby fights the good fight - 10.31.2006.1
The sudden loss of Ed Bradley - 11.9.2006.1
Loss of visionary directors - 11.21.2006.1
Wesley Snipes, Michael Richards and John Pepper II - 11.26.2006.1
Sean Bell - 11.29.2006.1
Irresponsible NBA players - 12.18.2006.1
Sadness and joy - 12.25.2006.1