White-people (political) problems? Analyzing new research that contradicts conventional wisdom, one PostBourgie writer says, "Obama's issues with white folks — or Southern whites, really — isn't a new phenomenon for Democratic presidential candidates."
Madonna: Black Muslim in the White House: Looks like the artist is one of the few people who still believe the lies about the president's religion, and also thinks they're great. "Y'all better vote for f—king Obama, OK? For better or for worse, all right? We have a black Muslim in the White House. Now, that's some amazing s—t," she said. "It means there is hope in this country. And Obama is fighting for gay rights, so support the man, goddamnit." Somewhere, a Birther or Tea Party member is kicking himself.
Sugar mama or sugar baby: Which would you rather be? If anyone out there happens to be grappling with this question today, Uptown magazine has some guidelines to help you decide.
Trippin' through Cognac: Check out this ode to the place where "the brown" was born, based on Angela Bronner Helm's reflections on a recent visit.