Ask Dangerous Lee Ask Dangerous Lee: Do you think Black History Month is necessary? Posted on February 29, 2012February 1, 2021 By Dangerous Lee Q: Do you think Black History Month is necessary? Eric S. Chicago, IL A: Of course it is. I am always baffled by this question and by those, especially Black people, that think we have come far enough to ignore our history. Yes, Black history is American history, but so… Read more
Ask Dangerous Lee Ask Dangerous Lee: Why is it that no African-American knows who Roscoe Robinson, Jr. is? Posted on January 19, 2012March 1, 2017 By Dangerous Lee Q: Why is it that no African-American knows who Roscoe Robinson, Jr. is? Every American should be proud of what he accomplished. Sel Graham Austin Texas A: I agree that every American should be proud of what Mr. Robinson accomplished in his lifetime, but I do not agree that no… Read more
Dangerous Words When It Comes To Relationships Is White Right? Posted on October 27, 2011April 13, 2018 By Dangerous Lee When It Comes To Relationships Is White Right? Laura Govan, Basketball Wives L.A. cast member, often makes the statement that “White is right” in regards to dating men. The first time she made the statement was when cast mate, Jackie Christie, mentioned that she was once married to a White… Read more
Dangerous Words Did You Know Carly Simon Has Black Heritage? Posted on August 9, 2011October 19, 2021 By Dangerous Lee CARLY SIMON GOT A LIL’ SISTA IN HER! This is news to me and I must say that I am quite shocked, but Carly Simon does have a very distinctive mouth and other ethnic features, so it’s really not a surprise. According to my research her father is Jewish and… Read more
Dangerous Words Did You Know Madison Pettis Has Black Heritage? Posted on August 5, 2011May 27, 2021 By Dangerous Lee I thought she was of Hispanic descent because she portrayed the daughter of a Hispanic President on the Disney series, Cory in the House, but apparently she is of African-American (Black), Irish, French, and Italian heritage. My daughter, Senia, says that she knew she was Black because, and I quote, “I… Read more
Beauty & Fashion Skin Tones – What Makes Black Women Beautiful Posted on August 2, 2011January 25, 2021 By Dangerous Lee What Makes Black Women Beautiful: Skin Tones Read more
Black History Month Regrets In Black History Posted on February 5, 2011February 29, 2024 By Dangerous Lee Whenever I hear someone say that there should not be a Black History Month, I get upset. Why? First of all, Black History Month ain’t hurting nobody. What we need to do is get rid of Columbus Day or Thanksgiving! Secondly, Black Americans don’t have much that we claim as… Read more
Dangerous Words The Half Series – When Black People Look White (3 of 3) Posted on June 13, 2010September 27, 2022 By Dangerous Lee The Half Series Finale Here are the final guesses on Katie Burrell’s ethnic background as of Sunday, June 13th, 2010: White/Black 31.3% Hispanic/Black 11.1% Arabic/Black 10.1% Asian/Black 8.1% None of the Above 18.2% I Don’t Know 21.2% Katie Burrell in Her Own Words I’m half Arab and half Black. I… Read more
Dangerous Words The Half Series – When Black People Look White (2 of 3) Posted on April 5, 2010October 3, 2022 By Dangerous Lee Estimated reading time: 4 minutes, 35 seconds. Contains 919 words PART TWO Most of you are guessing that Katie’s ethnic background is Black and White. Keep on guessing. The truth will be revealed in the third and final installment of this series along with an exclusive interview with Katie. Biracial?… Read more
Dangerous Words The Half Series – When Black People Look White (1 of 3) Posted on February 20, 2010February 18, 2024 By Dangerous Lee Estimated reading time: 5 minutes, 7 seconds. Contains 1024 words The Half Series is a three part series about colorism. Since writing this series I have learned that colorism is defined as prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or… Read more