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Ed Garnes Talks Rihanna And Role Models On The Ugly Facts With Dr. Jenn

December 6, 2011 – 11:14 am |

Rihanna burst onto the American R & B scene in 2005 and became an instant hit around the world. She has sold 10s of millions of CD and digital downloads. Her career sailed along famously until her bought with highly- publicized domestic violence in 2009. Despite – and in some instances because of – her domestic violence episode with Chris Brown – Rihanna has continued to occupy the psyche of the world’s teen and tween girls. Rihanna lists Madonna and Mariah Carey as her top role models. The Ugly Facts With Dr. Jenn–along with featured guest From Afros to Shelltoes founder Ed Garnes–discuss how Prof Garnes’ Public Speaking Class at Spelman uses pop cultural icons like Rihanna to stimulate conversations around not only leadership, but also how and why we choose role models. Are our choices worthy?????

Live From Mamma’s Basement Chris Brown Be Be Beatdown

March 28, 2009 – 8:53 pm | 2 Comments | 

Ed Garnes & Sugar Johnson continue their serious stance against domestic violence in this latest episode examining fake Christians, why black folks enable bad behavior, how Rihanna can rebound from counseling, Sean “Diddy” Combs checkin’ Ellen and housing Chris Brown.

Ask Ed & Sugar: Be Be Winans Abuser Or Christian Wildlin

March 16, 2009 – 12:48 pm | 6 Comments | 

If we’ve learned anything from the Chris Brown-Rihanna situation, it is important to not be judgmental of Mr. Winans. The situation is unfortunate and all we can do is pray for him, keep him in our thoughts and hope he gets some professional help or intervention…not come out with a duet or a book.

Stuck On Stupid:Rihanna Chris Brown And Politics Of Denial

March 1, 2009 – 5:07 pm | 8 Comments | 

Like many couples in denial, Chris Brown and Rihanna are accustomed to dysfunction. Violence, drama, and disrespect are so woven into the fabric of their bond turmoil has become normal functioning. To them, the absurd seems normal and the normal; absurd.

Ask Ed & Sugar: Love TKO Chris Brown Rihanna Beatdown

February 11, 2009 – 11:39 am | 8 Comments | 

Sadly, it’s a wrap for Chris Brown. Even if the allegations prove to be false, the damage is done. He has already lost endorsements (Wrigley’s Gum and the Got Milk? campaign) and is losing a heated battle in the court of public opinion. There are old school rules. Hitting women, or the implication that you may have, puts you on the wrong side of the law.

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