Now Let's Be Frank...
We're Not Being Shady, Just Being Frank....
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OK, Can I be Frank? I dont give a dam how spectacular Angelie Jolie's performance is in A Mighty Heart, this role should have gone to a woman of color. Would it have been too much for Halle Berry, Jasmine Guy, or Lisa Bonet to have been cast as Mariane Pearl? (pictured at left) I damn sure believe that all three of the black actresses listed above are far more talented than Jolie anyway. And, another thing, I'm so sick of Jolie's overly publicized proximity to blackness: first the adopted black baby now she's playing black woman on the silver screen? And all Halle gets is "Catwoman"? Call me an "essentialist," but quite frankly im annoyed.
*Now lets be Frank: being a such a public "ballroom kid," can fuck up one's hook-up life. You'd be amazed at just how many of my romantic relationships, or should I say “potential romantic relationships,” have been shut-down because of my involvement in the ballroom scene. Brothers in New York are just not trying to date an academic that walks balls. To be frank, I think a lot of it has to do with a problematic sexual politics that convinces dudes that if their man walks balls he’s not a “real man.” When will brothers get pass this tired “sup niggah” black masculinity trap? I can't even begin to tell you how many times I’ve met a dude in the club, exchanged numbers, hung out, maybe even did a little bit more (smiles mischievously)….then all of sudden we stop speaking when they stumble across my blog and realize that I’m not the pants-saggin thug they had hoped for (or imagined in the bedroom). *Sigh*. That’s the life of Frank Leon Roberts….Mr. Right has got to love me for and with all my complexity, contradiction, and (in)consistency. Otherwise, step off!
OK, Can I be Frank? I dont give a dam how spectacular Angelie Jolie's performance is in A Mighty Heart, this role should have gone to a woman of color. Would it have been too much for Halle Berry, Jasmine Guy, or Lisa Bonet to have been cast as Mariane Pearl? (pictured at left) I damn sure believe that all three of the black actresses listed above are far more talented than Jolie anyway. And, another thing, I'm so sick of Jolie's overly publicized proximity to blackness: first the adopted black baby now she's playing black woman on the silver screen? And all Halle gets is "Catwoman"? Call me an "essentialist," but quite frankly im annoyed.
*Now lets be Frank: being a such a public "ballroom kid," can fuck up one's hook-up life. You'd be amazed at just how many of my romantic relationships, or should I say “potential romantic relationships,” have been shut-down because of my involvement in the ballroom scene. Brothers in New York are just not trying to date an academic that walks balls. To be frank, I think a lot of it has to do with a problematic sexual politics that convinces dudes that if their man walks balls he’s not a “real man.” When will brothers get pass this tired “sup niggah” black masculinity trap? I can't even begin to tell you how many times I’ve met a dude in the club, exchanged numbers, hung out, maybe even did a little bit more (smiles mischievously)….then all of sudden we stop speaking when they stumble across my blog and realize that I’m not the pants-saggin thug they had hoped for (or imagined in the bedroom). *Sigh*. That’s the life of Frank Leon Roberts….Mr. Right has got to love me for and with all my complexity, contradiction, and (in)consistency. Otherwise, step off!*Ugh, can I be Frank: I dont feel like seeing the same tired queens this weekend for Gay Pride . I swear, 
the New York City club scene has become so blah I can literally predict exactly who is going to be at the club before I get there. I mean really, it's like the same 10 or 15 queens prancing around with drinks and e-pills. What's there to be excited about? And trust and believe this weekend the kids are going to carry: you'll have the Chelsea queens (with a few brown faces sprinkled amongst them) at Victor Calderdone's EVOLVE (CROBAR) and Alegria, the "return" of Mars2112 in Times Square and about a dozen "HotBoyz" parties. Wow, what's one to do with such a huge assortment of faggotry? Quite frankly, i'd rather just stay home and watch re-runs of Sanford and Son. The village is going to be a hot mess too, I'm wondering how many black kids the cops yoke up this year. If you're going out, please do me a favor: be safe and bring "protection" (which includes mace--- seriously).
*Alright black people, lets be Frank: its a wrap for Barack Obama. Hilary lit a hole into that ass at the Democratical Presidential Debate, and things have been a little downhill since. The bottom line is the senator still needs some presidential polishing. I mean, lets be clear, I'd still probably give an obligatory you're-black-and-I'm-black-too vote for Obama, but in all honesty I dont think this man is ready for the Presidency. Not yet at least. Now I'm not going to say it again goddammit, Barack needs to just hurry up and get on a Clinton/Obama ticket as Pres./VP. I still love you Barack, but you need to just set your heart of 2012. I'm just being Frank.....
*Now you know what... lets be motherfucking Frank..the state of Louisana is buggin! The town of Declambre has passed legislisation which officially bans the wearing baggy, saggy jeans in public. Offenders could face a $500 fine and up to six months in jail.
the New York City club scene has become so blah I can literally predict exactly who is going to be at the club before I get there. I mean really, it's like the same 10 or 15 queens prancing around with drinks and e-pills. What's there to be excited about? And trust and believe this weekend the kids are going to carry: you'll have the Chelsea queens (with a few brown faces sprinkled amongst them) at Victor Calderdone's EVOLVE (CROBAR) and Alegria, the "return" of Mars2112 in Times Square and about a dozen "HotBoyz" parties. Wow, what's one to do with such a huge assortment of faggotry? Quite frankly, i'd rather just stay home and watch re-runs of Sanford and Son. The village is going to be a hot mess too, I'm wondering how many black kids the cops yoke up this year. If you're going out, please do me a favor: be safe and bring "protection" (which includes mace--- seriously).
*Alright black people, lets be Frank: its a wrap for Barack Obama. Hilary lit a hole into that ass at the Democratical Presidential Debate, and things have been a little downhill since. The bottom line is the senator still needs some presidential polishing. I mean, lets be clear, I'd still probably give an obligatory you're-black-and-I'm-black-too vote for Obama, but in all honesty I dont think this man is ready for the Presidency. Not yet at least. Now I'm not going to say it again goddammit, Barack needs to just hurry up and get on a Clinton/Obama ticket as Pres./VP. I still love you Barack, but you need to just set your heart of 2012. I'm just being Frank.....*Frank Observation: So apparently Keyshia Cole has finally released 
a new single. Take a listen. *Yawn* Are we supposed to be excited? The song's title couldnt be more appropriate: "Let It Go." Let the choir say Amen. Mama, give it up already, your time has passed.
*Can I be Frank? When I finally find my Baby's Mama and she gives birth to Frankie Roberts Jr., my little boy and I are gonna hit the town just like Swizz Beatz and his Kid. The two scenesters were spotted at an Adidas sneaker showcase in New York City last week. Dont they look adorable? That's what I'm talking about!
a new single. Take a listen. *Yawn* Are we supposed to be excited? The song's title couldnt be more appropriate: "Let It Go." Let the choir say Amen. Mama, give it up already, your time has passed.
*Can I be Frank? When I finally find my Baby's Mama and she gives birth to Frankie Roberts Jr., my little boy and I are gonna hit the town just like Swizz Beatz and his Kid. The two scenesters were spotted at an Adidas sneaker showcase in New York City last week. Dont they look adorable? That's what I'm talking about!
*Now you know what... lets be motherfucking Frank..the state of Louisana is buggin! The town of Declambre has passed legislisation which officially bans the wearing baggy, saggy jeans in public. Offenders could face a $500 fine and up to six months in jail.
Hmm. For some reason you would think that Louisana state officials might have more pressing issues to tackle on besidesjeans, like say, I dont know: THE AFTERMATH OF KATRINA. I mean, what the fuck? Are we planning on banning gold-teeth next? Wait a minute, that might not be such a bad idea....
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Every now and then you gotta be just a lil' bit (like) Frank. Dont you agree?
i luv my educated ball walking doctor... so many things in one, finally someone that I won't get bored with...
and im up for a band on all mouth jewelry.
Posted by
C. Baptiste-Williams |
6/22/2007
*Standing ovation*
- Member of the Studio Audience
(get the official site set up!)
Posted by
Anonymous |
6/23/2007
i feel you on ur relationship situation. why is it that a black man can't be multifaceted but must be boxed in to one small neat category? but let it go is my jam so i gotta disagree with you on that. its get the club poppin everytime.
Posted by
Pookie |
6/23/2007
The other day I wrote an article on how brothas love to box other borthas in. Check it out.
Posted by
Mr. Jones |
6/24/2007
I enjoyed this post. Keeping being frank
Posted by
life |
6/24/2007
actually angelina is person of color her mother is native american, but then again her father is academy award winning jon voight.
Posted by
Unknown |
6/24/2007
great lets be frank
Posted by
Andre J. Allen II |
6/25/2007
Andrew,
Regardless of whether or not Jolie is "half Native American," she benefits tremendously from white privilege and is rarely, if ever, referred to as a "person of color." Never have I heard her referred to as an "actress of color"---a "mistake" which Jolie dosesnt seem to keen on "correcting." Her half Native-Americaness is simply intrepreted as a form of a water down version of whiteness. Many Americans, both black and white, have Native American ancestry, so Jolie is easily intrepreted as "just another white girl with some color in her family tree," more than being an actual, living, breathing person of color. Feel me?
Posted by
the young people's professor |
6/25/2007
I feel you, maybe they could have picked someone else to portray Marianne Pearl. I feel that this is another Elizabeth Taylor-Cleopatra coming on.
P.S.
I looked Marcheline Bertrand (Angelina Jolie's mother) up. She is actually French Canadian and Native American, OOPS talk about being unprepared LOL.
BTW
I worship your blog very educating and down to earth!!!!!!!!
Posted by
Unknown |
6/25/2007
Frank, why do the dudes say they have a problem with the ball scene? Maybe they're right.
Posted by
Anonymous |
6/26/2007
Let's Be Frank:
I have been screaming this to folk all day about Angelina and was probably the first one to scream "OH HELL NO!!"
I'm sorry, but this was Thandie Newton's role TO LOSE...Halle Berry, Carmen Ejogo, and a virtual unknown's role also.
I get that Angelina and Pearl are genuine friends and that Marianne gave the stamp of approval for Angelina to portray her in the film, but, im sorry, Angelina IS NOT BLACK...Love her (NOT), but she's not black.
I dont care if her momma was French and Native American, she isn't BLACK.
And, we ALL know Ms. Angelina was slippery as hell on set with the "darkened tan" bronzer cause she looks REAL DARK in the film..just can't bring myself to see it, no matter how amazing she is as Pearl.
And can we be REAL FRANK...why are people NOT acknowledging that Pearl is AFRO-CUBAN, dutch and french? Are we revising this woman's history because she's a sista? WE AREN'T, but the media is..it's very saddening.
You not getting dates because you walk the balls...yea, talk about fucked up black masculinity and sexual politics at work. I cant' deal with it, which is why my ass is quite solo nowadays..
will have to email you anyways and get on the list for the new site.
Posted by
Ryan Canty |
7/09/2007