Author: The ReadyWriter

Writer, Published Author, CEO of ReadyWriter Production Company and YouTube podcast Radio Host.
Physical Abuse, Rutgers Video, School Violence, Sports

Rutgers Fires Abusive Coach Amid Public Outcry (Video)

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Rutgers University has fired men’s basketball coach Mike Rice less than 24 hours after ESPN’s Outside the Lines aired shocking video footage of Rice verbally and physically abusing his players.

The video footage shows an unhinged Rice physically attacking his players and throwing basketballs at their heads during practice.

The video sparked anger and outrage on Wednesday. NBA star LeBron James vented his anger on Twitter.com Tuesday, and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was “deeply disturbed” by the video.

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The saddest aspect of the video was the players, seeing their spirits broken, absorbing the abuse heaped on them by their coach as if they had no other choice but to accept the abuse. 3 basketball players transferred to other schools as a result of Rice’s abuse.

The video was turned over to the school last Summer by former director of player development Eric Murdock, whose contract was not renewed after he came forward with the allegations. Murdock has since filed a lawsuit against Rutgers.

Murdock, who is black, sat for an interview with Outside The Lines.

Blog talk radio, CEO's Blog, Conversations Of A Sistah, Tracy L. Bell, What she said

Modestly Dressed? -or- Looking a Hot Mess?! Tonite on “Conversations Of A Sisah”

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What is considered modestly dressed in today’s society? What is going on with some of the outrageous outfits we see men and woman wearing today in what is being called fashion?

I made a trip to the mall for the first time in a long time on last Friday and was shocked by some of the bold outfits I saw women dressed in…I saw way too much skin! Skin tight mini-skirts, low-cut dresses, cut out t-shirts, painted on jeans, plunging necklines, low-rise pants, see-through clothing, skimpy tops, tacky formal wear and the list goes on.

You have men dressing like women with their jeans worn down and hanging off of their buttocks, sleeveless tees, unlaced sneakers and tight jeans. And for the record anything tight on a man is never a good look and this includes white shoes or a white coat.

It seems as though some individuals both men and women are attempting to live out their fantasies by dressing like those examples seen through some of these famous entertainers, while not being creative with modest and decent styles of their own. If sex sales for attention, they’re all for it and I think it’s a disgrace!

Join me tonight at 8:00 PM on “Conversations Of A Sistah” on “Conversations Live” as I discuss such issues. In the meantime email your questions to the show at conversations@optonline.net

Follow the link here to access the show!

Celebrity Kids, Gay Pride, Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson’s son goes public with his boyfriend

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Magic Johnson’s youngest son Earvin Johnson III, aka EJ, is out, gay and proud. The 20-year-old college student was seen stepping down Sunset Strip in full drag gear excluding lipstick and lakefront wig — hand-in-hand with his college boyfriend, according to gossip website TMZ.com.

“We’re very proud of him,” Magic told TMZ. Magic has another son, Andre, from a previous relationship, and the Johnsons have an adopted daughter, Elisa, 18.

Johnson, 53, was diagnosed with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, in 1991. He retired from the NBA in 1996.

A hot mess!, Celebrity Breakups, Dysfunctional Relationships, Roscoe Orman, Sesame Street

Sesame street dad Gordon dumps his wife of 40 years for a younger woman

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Roscoe Orman, who played the kind and nurturing “dad” Gordon Robinson on the popular children’s show Sesame Street, shacked up with Sharon Orman (pictured above), for 40 years. Roscoe wasn’t married to Sharon per se but after 40 years of living together, such an arrangement is considered a common law union.

After a life together and four children, Sharon claims Roscoe has left her “destitute” and has filed for spousal support after she alleges Roscoe also dumped her for a younger woman.

Sharon, who even took Roscoe’s name, argues she’s entitled to spousal support, and has filed a complaint against Roscoe in New Jersey Superior Court. She states they were “living together as husband and wife for almost 40 years,” and she was named as his wife on mortgages, deeds and tax filings.

Sharon’s lawyer Charles P. Cohen told us: “For more than 39 years, Sharon served as a homemaker and mother, dedicating her life to Roscoe and their four children. She has no savings or financial security, and has now been left homeless and financially destitute as Mr. Orman has left her for a younger woman, without providing any means of support.”

In addition, Roscoe Orman had another child with another woman while they were together and is now married to Kimberley Lamarque, whom he wed in December 2012.

Sharon and Roscoe’s children are now adults and the state of New Jersey, which is where they lived does honor common law marriage in a court of law.

Conversations Of A Sistah, Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant, What she said, Women's History Month

Essence Advice Columnist – “Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant”, Tonite on “Conversations Of A Sistah”

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As I conclude Women’s History month this week which has been a month-long celebration with an awesome panel of real women on the show who’ve made history while continuing to thrive in their professions, my guest on the show this week is former Essence Advice Columnist Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant.

Dr. Grant contributed for over twenty-five years, as the writer of “Between Us,” a monthly column for Essence magazine and in 1995 she published a book; The Best Kind of Loving: A Black Woman’s Guide to Finding Intimacy. Not only is she a well renowned media psychologist, counselor and advocate for sex education but a devote Women of God. Having earned bachelors and masters degrees in counseling and behavioral science, as well as doctorate degrees in both theology and education, Dr. Grant is anointed to carry this spiritual banner which precedes her professional expertise. She is both humble and established and has often appeared as a lecturer before women’s organizations, corporations, colleges and church groups.

The woman is simply awesome!!! And like so many of you, I’ve followed Dr. Grant’s wisdom, guidance and knowledge for many years.

Join me tonight, Wednesday March 27, 2013 at 8:00 PM on “Conversations Of A Sistah” hosted on “Conversations Live” as I discuss with Dr. Gwendolyn G. Grant her Illustrious career and how she’s inspired me in my younger years while attending the St. Paul Baptist Church in Passaic, New Jersey.

You can access the link to my show here! As well as any of the “Conversations links” in this email.

As usual, please email all topic-related comments and questions regarding the show to: conversations@optonline.net

I’ll See you on the air!