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Reel-ality TV Talk: Nene Walks out on Dr. Jeff

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12 years ago

March 30, 2015

By Marquesa LaDawn
NNPA Columnist

This week in Atlanta, it was all about feelings, tears and jeers. Nene may be gone, but the ladies continue to share their feelings, cry and shift their relationships. Along the way, we heard some bug truths. Porsha admitted to bring bullied by her husband. Everybody knew that before she did.

Kenya admitted to never getting over the rejection she feels from her mother never loving her. That explains a lot, right? The ladies apologized and listened to each other.

Kandi was raw for saying, “Stop kissing Nene’s a**,” and so much more and so much more that was refreshing. I like this side of Kandi.

As for Nene waling out in a huff and Dr. Jeff chasing her and begging her to stay, let’s face it, she is good at dishing it out, but not taking her lumps. Remember, this is how Kim Zolciak (now Biermann) left the show. She stopped talking and kept avoiding scenes with the other housewives or left the scenes in a huff. Kim got her own show. Is that’s what Nene is angling for?

Let’s not forget that Nene had a mini spinoff based on her remarriage to Greg. It had a purpose, and an interesting cast. I use the word “interesting” lightly. Let’s face it, Nene is one of our favorite villain housewives. That personality only comes out when she’s around people she can’t control.

It was nice seeing the couples hang out, Cynthia and her man and Kandi and her man. Kandi is finally becoming interesting, so proud. Phaedra finally begins to share her heart. It’s been a slow process after several seasons but sometimes it takes hardship of some type to finally let go. She spoke to Sara, TD Jakes daughter. I thought it was interesting that she opened the conversation by putting Sara’s business out there. I think that made her feel better about her own woes. There’s still work to be done.

Kenya’s play or screen play had its first table read. Not much to say about that. But, I do miss her in scenes. Another housewife I miss in scenes (fun scenes), Claudia. Looks like she enjoys the counseling. Dr. Jeff chatted with her a bit on her next steps. Well, this led to Claudia planning a trip to the Philippines. Since the ladies are divided, Claudia recruited Porsha to ask her buddies (Nene and Phaedra) to come along. Spoiler: Guess who will not be there.

This episode ended with Phaedra starting the process of divorcing Apollo. No surprise there. Only thing, she seems determined to not take her children to see their prison based father. I loved that the lawyer asked her that million dollar question: Why did you marry an ex-con? The excuses came pouring in. Bottom line, she married him and had two kids, she can’t erase that, no matter how hard she tries.

Speaking of love lives, Kenya appeared on The Millionaire Matchmaker this week. I was expecting the love match to be unsuccessful, with Kenya’s history and last week’s effort by Patti to find love for past Atlanta housewife Sheree. However, Patti was successful and Kenya got a hunk of a man. Let’s see if she keeps him around!

This was the final episode of RHOBH, which by definition meant high drama. Sisters Kyle and Kim tried to end their time together alone on good terms at Kyle’s Palm Springs home. I found it interesting that Kim said, she wants her sister to respect that she’s a healthy older sister. But, the world knows she’s not. I started off this housewives season wondering why Kim was still on the show. Now, that question is answered several times over, she brings drama!

If you’ve been a fan of the Real Housewives franchise for long enough, you know each finale must have a party! Past RHOBH housewife, Adrianne volunteered and threw a fabulous one! One problem: Adrianne was barely in it, poor thing.

Kim Richards is focused on finding out if her new BFF Brandi was also talking about an intervention behind her back. Lisa R. had to light this fire. So the party starts off with Kim demanding answers, she avoids asking Brandi, her buddy.

At one point, an emotional Brandi is having a fit as she speaks with Lisa. I do agree that Lisa can hold one heck of a grudge. I also agree that Brandi is a big baby.

Back to Kim confronting Lisa R. who is determined to not answer Kim’s questions. Lisa’s scared, wouldn’t you be after her last attack in Amsterdam. Then things get hotter when Lisa V., Kyle and Yolanda joined the conversation. I had to giggle… Kim accuses Lisa R. of ruining her reputation, really? After Kim leaves the table, the ladies persuade Lisa R. to speak up.

After pushing back a few times, she caves and tells Kim Richards what she does not want to hear. Kim of course becomes mean and testy and literally screams at Lisa R. Kathy Hilton, the third sister, just stares, she probably thinking about all that money she has to spend.

Marquesa LaDawn is a professional businesswoman who escapes the pressures of living in New York City by retreating into the real world of reality TV. Subscribe to her podcast at www.RealitytvGirl.com.

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From Historic Memories to New Possibilities: Oakland Celebrates Coliseum 60

More than 75 people gathered at Youth UpRising in East Oakland on Friday, September 18, for Coliseum 60, an event marking six decades of sports, entertainment, employment, and community memories at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Complex. Held 60 years to the day after the Coliseum first opened, the celebration featured cultural performances and a mini-documentary highlighting its history. Speakers reflected on the venue’s significant role in the community and its future possibilities. Read more to learn about the individuals and stories honored during this special event.

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Quixote Atkins of VillageGIVE moderates a panel discussion at the Coliseum 60 celebration at Youth UpRising featuring Keith Brown, a member of IATSE Local 107; author, historian and former Black Panther Party member Tareka Lewis; and African American Sports and Entertainment Group President Ray Bobbitt.

By Carla Thomas

More than 75 people gathered at Youth UpRising in East Oakland on Friday, Sept. 18, for Coliseum 60, a celebration honoring six decades of sports, entertainment, employment and community memories connected to the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Complex.

Held 60 years to the day after the Coliseum opened, the event carried the theme, “One Community. One Legacy. One Future. Forward Together.”

The celebration opened with the national anthem performed by sisters Anese Jade, Amina Benjamin and Zaza Benjamin. Diamano Coura West African Dance Company contributed African dance and drumming, bringing movement, rhythm and cultural expression to the program.

A mini documentary highlighted the Coliseum’s sports history and its broader role as an entertainment destination. Archival material recalled performances by Prince and Tina Turner, along with memorable games featuring the Warriors, Oakland A’s and Raiders.

“The Coliseum 60 is about much more than celebrating a building or looking back at 60 years of history,” said event organizer Quixote Atkins of VillageGIVE.

“It’s about the people who made that history possible: the families, workers, athletes, artists, community leaders, fans and generations who gathered there and created memories together.”

A panel exploring that history featured author, historian and former Black Panther Party member Tareka Lewis; stagehand and union representative Keith Brown; and Ray Bobbitt, president of the African American Sports and Entertainment Group AASEG. Lewis described her family as fourth-generation Bay Area pioneers.

“My family and Black families who arrived even earlier helped build the Bay Area, grew businesses and established culture here,” Lewis said. “This should be taught in the public schools.”

Lewis recalled Oakland’s influence on sports, music and literature, from the Raiders’ beginnings at Laney College to stars such as The Pointer Sisters and Rickey Henderson who attended Oakland public schools. She also advocated for school museums, historical timelines, entrepreneurship training and investments benefiting corridors such as Bancroft Avenue and High Street.

Keith Brown, a member of Local 107 of the International Alliance of Theater and Stage Employees (IATSE) who began working at the Coliseum in 2011, remembered the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the Ice Capades, baseball bat giveaways and Nelson Mandela’s 1990 appearance.

“The special events are amazing, but it’s the workers that make the memories real for everyone,” Brown said. “They make the magic happen at the Coliseum.”

The program recognized longtime workers, including beer-stand manager Robert Preston, who served for 40 years, and Kenyatta Gentry, who worked as a vendor for 24 years and used her earnings to purchase her first apartment. Union workers Jose Gonzales and Carmen Sandoval were also honored. Speakers emphasized that Coliseum employment provided generations of residents with union wages and benefits.

Dr. Denise Saddler, the superintendent of the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) was also honored. Saddler shared her family’s history of working at the Coliseum.

District 7 Oakland City Councilmember Ken Houston discussed the complex ownership arrangements involving the city, county and private interests.

“This was the most complex deal of its kind in the country,” Houston said.

Prior to moving from the East Coast, Alameda County Supervisor and Coliseum Joint Powers Authority Chair Nate Miley recalled learning about Oakland through its three professional sports teams. As an elected official and public servant, Miley fought hard to keep the Golden State Warriors, Oakland As, and the Raiders, but he is hopeful for the future.

“The story is not over for the Coliseum,” Miley said. “We’re entering a new chapter.”

Bobbitt said the departure of three teams had once seemed unimaginable, but he maintained that Oakland’s future remains bright.

“Oakland is a cultural superpower worldwide,” Bobbitt said. “We’re going to write the future where we participate and drive the redevelopment.”

Bobbitt highlighted AASEG’s four-year partnership with Castlemont High School’s architecture program, which engages students in reimagining and creating redevelopment concepts for the Coliseum property. “The youth will always move us forward. They are the future.”

In closing, Atkins said, “September 18 is the celebration, but what we build together afterward is the legacy.”