Childrens Shows, Controversy, Down Low, Kevin Clash, Scandal, Sesame Street, Sex, Television/Radio

Elmo puppeteer Had Under Age Relationship

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Kevin Clash, the puppeteer who performs as Elmo on “Sesame Street” is taking a leave of absence from the popular kids’ show in the wake of allegations that he had a relationship with a 16-year-old boy. Clash who denies the charges, which were first made in June by the alleged partner, who by then was 23.

“We took the allegation very seriously and took immediate action,” Sesame Workshop said in a statement issued Monday. “We met with the accuser twice and had repeated communications with him. We met with Kevin, who denied the accusation.”

The Sesame Street organization described the relationship between Clash and the accuser as personal and “unrelated to the workplace.” Its investigation found the allegation of underage conduct to be unsubstantiated. But it said Clash exercised “poor judgment” and was disciplined for violating company policy regarding Internet usage and they offered no details.

“I had a relationship with (the accuser),” Clash told TMZ. “It was between two consenting adults and I am deeply saddened that he is trying to make it into something it was not.”

At his request, Clash has been granted a leave of absence in order to “protect his reputation,” Sesame Workshop said. 52-year-old Clash, is the divorced father of a grown daughter and has been a puppeteer for “Sesame Street” since 1984. “Sesame Street” is currently in production, but other puppeteer’s are prepared to fill in for Clash during his absence.

Controversy, Discrimination, Drama, Education/Schools, Election 2012, Politics, Prejudice, President Obama, Protest/Boycott, Racist

Mississippi Still Racist in 2012!

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About 600 ‘Ole Miss’ students gathered Wednesday for the “We Are One Mississippi” counter-protest. Racial slurs were used when about 400 students gathered to protest President Obama’s re-election Tuesday night. The Tuesday night protest grew to about 400 students after Obama was re-elected.

Some shouted, “The South will rise again” during the protest, eyewitnesses and university police officials told The Clarion-Ledger. Others used racial slurs. An Obama campaign sign was also burned.

University of Mississippi students held a candlelight march to protest a spontaneous anti-Obama demonstration on Election Night that turned ugly when some students shouted racial slurs.

Ole Miss is still grappling with its legacy as the setting of racial riots in 1962 after James H. Meredith was enrolled as the school’s first black student. Two people were killed in the violent protests, which forced President John F. Kennedy to send in federal troops.

“It just makes me angry that we’re celebrating 50 years of integration yet people decided to be stupid last night and throw a fit over the election,” student Jordan Price told WREG.

“There’s no place for something like this in our school,” student Mackenzie Widder said.

School and police officials told The Clarion-Ledger that some reports, including those describing the demonstration as a “riot,” were exaggerated.

Dean of Students Sparky Reardon said: “There were tens of thousands of other Ole Miss students who were studying or working for campus media or attending election watch parties. They were busy doing what Ole Miss does best”

 The school is working on an appropriate response to the incident.

All of this took place because President Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term? What did they do four years ago when he was elected?

Chris Christie, Controversy, Election 2012, News, Politics, President Obama

Did Hurricane Sandy Save President Obama’s re-election?

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This is what Gov. Haley Barbour of South Carolina said to Matt Lauer on the Today show this morning. The big story and part of the blame is being aimed at New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.

Christie teamed up with President Obama last week as both men responded to the devastation caused by the big storm. Christie then praised Obama’s response like an endorsement.

Christie a potential 2016 White House contender said, he worked harder than just about every other republican to elect Romney, and that his recent praise of Obama had nothing to do with Romney’s loss.

“My activity with President Obama was just another chapter in the leadership I’ve tried to show in this state, which is people care more about getting things done than they care about partisanship,” he said Wednesday.

“And I’m going to continue to conduct myself that way.”

What’s your take on this? Do you think Christie’s praise of president Barack Obama’s hurricane response was somewhat of an endorsement and did President Obama’s response save his re-election? Please sound off because I strongly disagree with the South Carolina Governor.

Conversations Of A Sistah, Politics, President Obama, What he said, What she said

“Election Results” Tonite on “Conversations Of A Sistah” with my Guest, Conversations Media Mogul; Mr. Cyrus Webb

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In the midst of the presidential election the conversations were heavy, opinions were varied, the television ads were many and some of the political tactics were dirty. The dems were opposed to the republican’s messiness and the republicans were accusatory and blaming the president and democrats for dividing the country.

The politics of this election definitely equaled passion. If you are African-American and/or minority, you are/were automatically expected to support President Barack Obama, if you are African-American and pledged your eternal support for Governor Romney; you were considered an “uncle Tom” or a “sell out“. We heard about such instances and attacks against actress Stacey Dash, when she publicly pledged her support for Gov. Mitt (Willard) Romney via her twitter account.

The election rhetoric, personal attacks and passion of politics is why most people avoid such subjects and keep their personal opinions or “candidates of choice” to themselves. I on the other hand, know where to have such “Conversations” and was never afraid to say I’ve supported President Barack Obama, NOT because he was black/African-American but because I felt he was no stranger to the struggle. And just like I’ve stated publicly my support for the president, I’ve also made it known publicly when I’ve disagreed with his decisions.

Join me Thursday November 8th, at 8:00 PM on “Conversations Of A Sistah” where my guest will be Mr. Cyrus Webb, President of “Conversations Media Group”, host of “Conversations LIVE radio show” and Executive Producer of “Conversations Of A Sistah”; as we delve into the results of election 2012.

Mr. Webb is not only brilliant but his political views on this presidential election and who he supported will truly shock and amaze you. Mr. Webb never side with the norm, nor does he believe in supporting a leader just because he’s African-American.  🙂 There’s a “PRO” and a “CON” on this issue, so be sure to tune in on Thursday and find out why?

As always you can access the show HERE, sound off about Thursday’s subject here on this blog; or email us at conversationsofasistah@readywriterproductioncompany.com to have your questions and opinions mentioned, and/or answered on the air. 

Can’t wait but this won’t be a debate!

Election 2012, Politics, President Obama

“President Barack Obama Wins Re-election”

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 Barack Obama Wins The 2012 Election

Please get out and VOTE on Tuesday for the candidate of your choice. You are voting for those who don’t have a voice in this election.

It’s crunch time for the Obama campaign. The incumbent president desperately needs to win Ohio and Iowa in order to stay in the White House. Polling of likely voters in both states shows Mr. Obama trailing Gov. Mitt Romney by a slight margin.

This election is crucial for so many reasons, so don’t forget to ROCK YOUR VOTE!!!