Megan Williams Tortured or a Tortured Soul?

I wasn’t shocked when my phone rang early this morning. It was my sister calling to say that Megan Williams, the 20 year old victim of torture, whose tragedy I devoted over one year of my life to, was now recanting her story and saying it all was a lie. Is it a [...]

Michael Jackson Burial at Forest Lawn

Finally, Michael Jackson is laid to rest.
I read reports this morning that people felt cheated because the only part of the ceremony the public was privy to was arrival of the celebrity guests. The Jackson’s were more than gracious to allow us into their private moment of mourning. After all, this [...]

What we Can Learn from the Jaycee Dugard Kidnapping

This is the kind of story that you watch, and frankly, the only thing you can say is WTF?
HOW DOES SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPEN? That’s the question I had while reading the story of now 29 year old Jaycee Dugard who was kidnapped at age 11 and held captive for 18 years and [...]

Paula Abdul says Goodbye to American Idol

The rumors flied about Paula leaving Idol but now it’s official. She posted it on her Twitter page:
“With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to Idol. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all . . . being a part of a show I helped from day one become [...]

Farrakhan reveals truth about the attacks on Michael Jackson, Black leadership

Farrakhan reveals truth about the attacks on Michael Jackson, Black leadership
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When Children are Hit with Racism

When it comes to our youth, many of them have mixed feelings about racism. Why? Because most of them interact on a daily basis with children of different ethnicities. I work with young people and they all say the same thing, “We don’t see color. I like him/her because they like me [...]

The World says Goodbye to Michael Jackson

Now that the details have been put in place on Michael Jackson’s funeral, I for one am hoping things will calm down. I’m sure they won’t, but at least Michael Jackson will be laid to rest. Over half a million requests have been submitted to attend the July 7th Staples Center memorial. According to [...]

Michael Jackson’s Children

So what happens to the children? Paris Michael Katherine Jackson 11, Prince Michael Jackson 12, and little Blanket, Prince Michael II, 7? They’ve got to feel a great sense of loss considering the sheltered nature of their upbringing. People magazine is reporting the children are with the Jackson family in the Encino home [...]

Michael Jackson Dead at 50

I COULDN’T BELIEVE IT WAS TRUE!
The King of Pop is dead.

Recording artist, entertainer and global superstar Michael Jackson has died from an apparent heart attack in Los Angeles, Calif. He was 50 years-old.
It was reported earlier by various news sources that Michael Jackson suffered a heart attack this afternoon at his [...]

My Facebook Fan Page

Phyllis V. Du'Gas
I’ve said it a few times in different blog posts that my intention for this blog was sidelined due to enormous headlines at the time it was set-up. My NY Editor gave me a suggestion to start a fan page at Facebook where I could share my writings. I DID IT!! [...]