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2012-02-11T14:53:00.000-05:00

WOMEN BREAKING BARRIERS

2012-02-11T14:50:00.000-05:00

Mo Stegall Lands On the Front Row w/ Requelle Mincey

2011-11-03T20:08:00.000-04:00

The PROMISE

2011-11-03T16:13:00.000-04:00

God never thought u wouldn't become what he predestined...why did u? #ThePromise

The Devil...

2011-11-03T16:00:00.001-04:00

The devil has no new tactics his goal is to attack ur FAITH..if he can get u to doubt #ThePromise he can get u to abandon the Promiser

JEWEL TIP #35

2011-11-03T14:11:00.001-04:00

Jewel Tip: Ladies a fine man that's unreliable is like a Bentley w/no gas tank...looks good but u can never depend on it 2 take u anywhere #JewelExpert

Mo Stegall IS Ranked Among The World's Greatest

2011-01-19T11:40:00.002-05:00

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2011-01-10T13:19:00.001-05:00

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WHEN YOUR EXPECTATIONS DEFLATE YOU!

2010-12-07T19:09:00.000-05:00

ONLY 2 DAYS UNTIL THE RELEASE OFMO STEGALL NEW BOOK

2010-12-05T21:39:00.000-05:00

I CAN BE HIV/AIDS BENEFIT

2010-09-25T14:07:00.000-04:00

SEPTEMBER 28TH- I CAN BE HIV/AIDS BENEFIT
8PM ACTORS EXPRESS THEATER

Join Mo Stegall and special guest co-host international model Dawn Montgomery as they host the 2nd Annual HIV/AIDS Benefit presented by Aid Atlanta and the I Can BE Foundation inc.

National comedians, poets and entertainers will hit the stage ONE NIGHT ONLY for a worth cause. Enjoy prizes and giveaways all night including the DELTA AIRLINES gift pack give away.

Tickets are only $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
Tuesday September 28th 8pm
Actors Express Theater
887 W. Marietta St. J107
Atlanta, GA 30318

Why Cleveland Won't Leave LeBron Alone

2010-07-10T17:33:00.000-04:00

Monica - Everything to Me

2010-02-28T16:47:00.000-05:00

Mo Stegall Keynotes @ LIFT Comencement Charlotte, NC

2010-02-27T20:57:00.000-05:00

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TREY SONGZ: I INVENTED SEX

2010-02-18T12:55:00.002-05:00

Trey Songz - I Invented Sex
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When You Done All you Can Just Stand!

2010-02-18T12:52:00.002-05:00

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LIL WAYNE MTV INTERVIEW BEFORE JAIL TIME

2010-02-11T12:49:00.000-05:00

MTV Shows

Mikey: With less than 24 hours left until Weezy must turn himself to serve a 1 year bid in prison (Rikers Island), MTV News went in depth to find out what his new life will be like behind bars. It’s expected with good behavior Wayne will only have to serve 8 months. (thanks J-Rod)

What Lil Wayne can expect in Jail

1. Wake up at 4am for breakfast
2. For remainder of the day, Wayne has option of recreation & religious study
3. Weezy will have a DVD Player and be able to watch network television (no cable)
4. No Ipod
5. Doesn’t have to cut his hair

“Hip-Hop cop” Derrick Parker told MTV News. “While he’s in jail, it’s a matter of fact they may not put him with the general population because of who he is and his popularity. They might lock him down and let him come out with a supervisor and stuff like that [when he's] in the main area — but he’s definitely going to be treated differently.”

Waka Flocka Explains Shooting And Robbery

2010-02-04T14:40:00.000-05:00

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VIDEO: 50 Cent Says Olivia Cost $2 Million

2010-02-04T14:38:00.000-05:00

n an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, 50 Cent tells Gina Torres just what happened with Olivia, the former first lady of G-Unit, and how much he spent trying to launch her career.

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VIDEO: Danger Threatens To Have Reality Star Killed In Psycho Interview

2010-02-04T14:25:00.002-05:00

Danger from “For The Love Of Ray J” is a certified nutcase and if anyone really loves her, they will have her committed. She was being interviewed by Poprah from “I Want To Work For Diddy” at a stand up comedy event for Haiti.

During the “interview,” Danger says she has a doctorate from Harvard and is not crazy but Creole and Mexican. She also reiterated her statement that Ray-J is bisexual. When asked about attending rehab, she replied that she owns a few rehab centers and says that her parents met at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.

After a confrontation, Danger threatened to have Poprah killed and said she had secret powers. Watch the clip below.

STORIES FROM THE INSIDE: PRISON RAPE-AMERICA’S MOST NEGLECTED HUMAN RIGHTS CRISIS?

2010-02-02T12:04:00.001-05:00

Many corrections officials maintain that prisoner rape is a rare occurrence, but research shows otherwise. Although prisoner rape is a subject that has been virtually ignored by scientists -- a researcher in 1992 found only a dozen studies on the subject -- those who have delved into the problem have found that a pervasive culture of sexual violence governs many US prisons and jails.

Jonathan Schwartz. Inside Alabama’s Limestone Correctional Facility, five inmates talk candidly about sexual abuse as a part of life on the inside. The long-term causes and conditions that perpetuate prison rape are examined, as well as the use of sex as a commodity, for comfort and for protection from the feared and brutal prison culture.

Light Skin/Dark Skin: Who Makes the Most Money in the Strip Clubs?

2010-01-11T17:13:00.000-05:00

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Light Skin/Dark Skin: Who Makes the Most Money in the Strip Clubs?
Monday, January 11th, 2010

A variety of strip club connoisseurs tackle the question: who makes the most money stripping — light skin or dark skin chicks.

Let me settle this question once and for all. Whether a chick is light skin or dark skin, phat butt or not — the chicks who dance in the clubs that cater to white men stack the most chips. I know this for a fact. Ghetto chicks with phat bootys don’t make half what the skinny black chicks who dance in the white clubs make.

In fact, phat booty strippers can’t even get in the door of a white strip club.

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2010-01-11T17:09:00.003-05:00

Rumor Control: Jennifer Hudson is Not Pregnant

2009-12-23T16:48:00.000-05:00

This is why I don’t post baby rumors until the celebrity’s camp confirms it. What is the big deal with celebs having babies anyway? I could see if it was some great achievement that doesn’t occur naturally on the planet every second of the day.

Scratch one off the baby bump watch list. Jennifer Hudson’s publicist is shooting down reports that her client is preggers. “Contrary to what has been falsely reported, Jennifer Hudson is not pregnant,” rep Lisa Kasteler tells People.com. “Jennifer leaves in April for South Africa where she will portray Winnie Mandela in the feature film, Winnie.” Source

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2009-11-17T12:01:00.000-05:00

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2009-11-02T01:58:00.001-05:00

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Source: Sheree Whitfield Won’t Be Around Next Year

2009-10-14T22:35:00.000-04:00

According to a well-connected industry source, RHOA cast member Sheree Whitfield won’t be back on the show next year.

This info comes to me from a credible source who said one of the cast members has to go to make room for new blood next season just as DeShawn Snow was let go from last season’s cast.

The booted member was to be newcomer Kandi Burrus, but recent developments changed all that. Now Kandi Burruss has emerged to be the breakout star on show, which isn’t sitting too well with NeNe Leakes who assumed the smack talking role from Sheree.

It seems that Sheree is biting the hand that fed her by refusing to wild out and stir up drama on the show this season because she wants to be taken seriously as a (lol) fashion designer.

But according to my source, Kandi has surprised the show’s producers by emerging as the star of the show. Kandi’s new track “Fly Above” from her upcoming album B.L.O.G. is selling well on iTunes and Amazon,com, and she has the most Twitter.com followers (100,000) out of all the RHOA cast members.

Industry people have expressed surprise that Kandi has come from the behind to become the sentimental favorite of the viewers. But that’s how it goes sometimes. Viewers get tired of all that fake drama.

Was KANYE WEST Wrong For His On Stage Outburst at VMA's?

2009-09-14T10:36:00.000-04:00

Did a mentally unhinged Kanye West ruin what should have been a momentous achievement for 19-year-old Taylor Swift tonight at the VMA’s?

Swift had just won the award for Best Female Video when Kanye rushed on stage, grabbed the mic out of her hand and said, “I’ma let you finish, but Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time!” The audience rightfully booed his azz off the stage. You can always expect that fool to cut up at an awards show.

Swift, a country music superstar, has combined album sales of 10 million worldwide and has sold over 20 million song downloads.

Serena Williams Disqualified For Threatening Line Judge

2009-09-14T10:30:00.000-04:00

Tennis superstar Serena Williams was disqualified from the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadow, NY for getting gangster with a line judge during the semifinals on Saturday. The line judge picked the wrong time to call a questionable foot fault on Serena who was already having a bad day.

What got into Serena? She must have thought she was still on the streets of Compton when she pointed a racket at the tiny Asian line judge and screamed, “If I could, I would take this f***ing ball and shove it down your f***ing throat!”

We can all agree that was probably the wrong choice of words for her to use what with 25 hot mics surrounding the court and cameras rolling all over the venue. I’ve never seen Serena so gully, but then I don’t watch much tennis anymore either.

I recall a time back in the day when John McEnroe used to throw fits and rackets all over the court. He not only cussed out the line judges and the umpires frequently, but he verbally abused the ball boys too. Still, I don’t remember John ever getting tossed from the court.

Van Jones Called George Bush A Crackhead

2009-09-07T15:39:00.000-04:00

Here’s so-called “Green Czar” Van Jones, who works for the current president calling the previous president a crackhead. Now we know why Barack gave him a job that didn’t require Senate confirmation. I’m still wondering how Van, an avowed communist and racist, got top level security clearance?

Keri Hilson "ENERGY"

2009-09-01T08:39:00.001-04:00

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Did The LAPD Botch The Jackson Case?

2009-08-26T16:58:00.003-04:00

According to TMZ.com, the LAPD don’t believe that Michael Jackson’s personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, told the truth when he said he administered a small dosage of the sedative Propofol (Diprivan) to Jackson.

The LAPD met with Dr. Murray on two occasions after Jackson died of a cardiac arrest in his rented mansion on June 25th.

In the police search warrant affidavit, Dr. Murray told police he gave Jackson 25mg of Propofol before Jackson stopped breathing. Murray said he normally gave Jackson 50mg of Propofol, but he decreased the dosage because he feared Jackson was becoming addicted.

Online reports attributed Jackson’s death to a “lethal amount” of Propofol. The problem is the dosage of 25mg of Propofol listed in the police report is too small to cause death. An average maintenance dosage to adequately sedate an adult for hours is about 400mg (or more) per hour.

Now the police are backtracking and saying they believe Dr. Murray lied about the amount of Propofol he gave Jackson. But that amount is written in stone in the police affidavit. And you can bet that the defense attorneys for Dr. Murray will be all over that affidavit. So if Dr. Murray walks, the LAPD have no one to blame but themselves. Source

Update: Another Dumb Rapper Gets Locked Up

2009-08-26T16:54:00.001-04:00

Rapper Juelz Santana is accused of threatening his girlfriend with a knife in his New Jersey home.

Teaneck police charged Santana, whose real name is LaRon James, with making terroristic threats and possessing a weapon. He’s free on $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Municipal Court on Sept. 9.

Capt. Dean Kazinci says Santana’s girlfriend told police a verbal dispute became physical Tuesday.

Kazinci says the rapper told officers the woman was the aggressor and she had the knife.

Police say the girlfriend, whose name was not released, had minor injuries that did not require medical treatment. Source

Chris Matthews: “Barack is now the last Kennedy brother”

2009-08-26T16:51:00.002-04:00

MSNBC’s resident queen Chris Matthews continues his shameless drooling obsession with the heterosexual Barack Obama. On MSNBC’s Today Show this morning, anchorwoman Ann Curry asked Matthews “where does Ted Kennedy fit in with the Kennedy brothers?” A simple enough question.

The ever fawning Matthews responded that Ted Kennedy, who died of brain cancer, “turned that torch over last year to Barack Obama. Barack’s now the last [Kennedy] brother.”

Never mind that Barack Obama had nothing to do with Curry’s question. Obama might need to take out a restraining order on Matthews, who once famously said he feels a “tingling sensation” down his leg whenever he thinks about Obama.

Homosexuality & the Church: Some Agree Many Disagree Who Decides?

2009-08-24T22:59:00.001-04:00

Homosexuality & the Church: Some Agree Many Disagree Who Decides?

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2009-08-21T00:50:00.000-04:00

Confirmed: Janet Jackson Working With Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis

2009-08-18T00:23:00.003-04:00

Over the weekend I received a flood of emails from irate readers correcting my post about legendary pop icon Janet Jackson working with equally as legendary producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis again.

I wrote that Janet tweeted about writing songs with the production duo whose hit “Control” made Janet an overnight sensation. But my readers insisted she was referring to her pet dogs. Now why would Janet be writing songs with dogs?

Well, according to online reports, I was right. No apologies necessary. We’re not all perfect all the time.

On Friday via her official Twitter page, Janet Jackson stated, “Hangin’ out with my babies Rocky n Bullwinkle while writing songs for the new project.” “Rocky and Bullwinkle” is well know as her pet names for Jam and Lewis. Are all the pieces falling into place for a new pop classic by Janet Jackson? We should all find out early in 2010. Meanwhile, check out some of the top past achievements from Janet Jackson with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Source

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2009-08-18T00:19:00.000-04:00

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2009-08-17T13:59:00.001-04:00

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2009-08-01T21:51:00.001-04:00

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2009-07-31T21:42:00.001-04:00

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2009-07-31T00:23:00.001-04:00

TALK of the TOWN: Anthony Responds

2009-07-31T00:17:00.002-04:00

Anthony, the party planner who referred to reality TV personality Sheree Whitfield as a “trashy bitch” during an episode of RHOA, wrote in to clear the air. Anthony wants you to know he is not gay. And, in addition to being a proud husband and father, he is a consummate professional like fellow party planner Jamahl King.

Hi Sandra,

I am reaching out trying to get the facts straight. First, I am not GAY! Married with children, and love PUSSY.

Second, I was never hired by Sheree or Bravo to do a party. This event was for the Atlanta Music Festival, and the producer’s ask me to modify the event to be included in an episode of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, entitled Sheree’s Divorce Party.

I also consider myself to be a professional with a long standing resume. But, unless you have work with Sheree or had any dealings with her you wouldn’t understand, where I am coming from.

Thank you,

Anthony

Talk About It Today! with Mo Stegall

2009-07-30T23:53:00.002-04:00

Grassroots Giver: The S.E.L.F. Show

2009-07-22T15:29:00.001-04:00

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THE KING OF POP MEMORIAL

2009-07-07T18:17:00.000-04:00

PICS from Michael Jackson’s Public Memorial

2009-07-07T18:10:00.005-04:00

This is a touching image of the original Jackson 5 members + Randy (on the far left), carrying their brother Michael’s golden casket to the stage at the Staples Center.

Michael’s sister Janet Jackson and the children Michael raised as his own, Prince I, Prince II and Paris

Paris Katherine Jackson at Memorial For Her Father

2009-07-07T18:06:00.003-04:00

Was a pharmacist justified in shooting an unarmed robber 6 times?

2009-06-04T09:55:00.000-04:00

Here are the facts: an Oklahoma City pharmacy was recently held up by two black teens. One teen held a gun on pharmacy employees while the other teen attempted to walk behind the counter presumably to steal drugs.

The pharmacist, Jerome Ersley who underwent spinal surgery 6 weeks ago, grabbed a loaded firearm from behind the counter and opened fire hitting the unarmed robber once in the head.

Ersley then chased the armed thug out the door and down the sidewalk, firing twice but missing both times. Ersley returned to the pharmacy where video surveillance footage shows him either reloading his weapon or retrieving another gun before standing over the wounded robber and shooting him five more times, killing him instantly.

Ersley is currently out on $100,000 bond. He appeared on The O’Reilly Factor last night to say he finished off the unarmed teen because he (Ersley) was disabled and he was afraid the boy would get up off the floor and kill him. Ersley said the would-be thief tried to speak to him as he pumped five more bullets into his body.

Question: Was Ersley justified in killing the thug?

I CAN BE TOUR...Stay Tuned

2009-04-25T22:04:00.001-04:00

CELEB TALK of the TOWN

2009-04-13T14:00:00.006-04:00

A-listers including Sean Combs, Beyonce and Jay Z, turned out to celebrate rap icon Q-Tip’s 39th birthday at Santos Party House in NYC on Friday (4/10). Sean will co-host Akon’s birthday party at the Velvet Room on Sunday.

L to R: One of my favorite writers, Dream Hampton (Vibe), posed with an elegantly appointed Beyonce, and singer Amanda Diva at Q-Tip’s party.

Hot 97 NY jock Angie Martinez, left, (who secretly dated Q-Tip in the past), and Pharell Williams’ former flame Vashtie attended Q-Tip’s birthday bash.

Celebrity Seed: Swizz Beatz, Ludacris
Monday, April 13th, 2009

Swizz Beatz is also an accomplished artist whose artwork is in high demand by celebs
and industry folk. Who knew?

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CELEBS TALK OF THE TOWN

2009-04-09T16:09:00.004-04:00

Rapper Jadakiss leans against a RollS Royce Phantom Coupe at the NY International Auto show before his performance at Highline Ballroom last night.
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Tennis superstar Serena Williams is a vision of serene beauty on a beach in Malaga, Spain on Tuesday (4/7).
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l to r: Singer Lloyd, PR Diva Echo Hattix and rapper Mr. Smilez on the set of his “Nite Life” video shoot in Las Vegas yesterday.
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Lil Wayne: ‘The mothers of my kids are great’ Thursday, April 9th, 2009

2009-04-09T16:04:00.003-04:00

According to Contactnews.com, Lil Wayne is very appreciative of his baby mamas for allowing him to speak to his seeds while he’s busy sowing his oats all over the world:

He said: “The mothers of my kids are great… If I’m calling at three in the morning because I’m in Europe, they’re willing to jump on that call: ‘Wake up! It’s your daddy’. If I haven’t seen my daughter (Reginae, 10) in two months and want to see her, her mum’s packing her stuff up, asking where to send it.”

Lil Wayne is so trifling! Unless he’s the CEO of a fortune 500 company, there’s no excuse for seeing his kids every two months.

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New Music: R.L. - Don’t Talk Just Listen (Mixtape) Thursday, April 9th, 2009

2009-04-09T16:02:00.000-04:00

Singer/songwriter R.L. (formerly of NEXT), just released a mixtape of new music online
. After listening to his mixtape last night, I realized I had forgotten what a talented singer he was!

Congrats to R.L. and his lovely fiancee, Lena. The happy couple got engaged last weekend, which also happened to be R.L.’s birthday weekend. They’re so cute. Don’t they look like sister and brother?

Thanks to loyal reader Cathryn for sending the mixtape!

LISTEN

01 - (Intro) Boom Clap
02 - Don’t Stop Believin’ Mix III
03 - Bomb
04 - If You Leave Me Now
05 - One
06 - Rerun
07 - Roni Ruff
08 - Gangster of Love
09 - Mixed Up
10 - Party Girl
11 - Say You Will (Ruff) ft. Kanye West
12 - Stranger in my Bed

DOWNLOAD: RL - Don’t Talk Just Listen (Mixtape)

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New Music: LeToya Luckett - Not Anymore Thursday, April 9th, 2009

2009-04-09T15:56:00.001-04:00

Watch LeToya transform into a rising R&B starlet in her new music video “Not Anymore” directed by Bryan Barber (Idlewild). The song, written and produced by Compound Productions (Ne-Yo) is the first single from her sophomore album “Lady Love” scheduled for release this summer.

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7 Keys To Acheiving Your Goals

2009-04-09T10:39:00.002-04:00

"Dreams Are Forever Until You Decide To Give Up And Stop Dreaming"

I say this because many of us dream big and after we don't achieve certain things we falter and fade like a summer day and leave those dreams in a vault never to be opened again. as children we were told that we could be anything we wanted to, yet many of us are not!

I believe that many of us don’t achieve many of our goals because we are lacking key elements and components that would assist us in accomplishing our goals. We often live life safely and I have learned "There’s no safe position in Life, You can’t get out of life alive, so you can die in the bleachers watching the game or on the field playing it".

I belive with the right tools we all can live a life of abundance and the way that god intented for us to live. Below you will find those keys to achieving your dream.

Ø Plan

Ø Prepare

Ø Persevere

Ø Persist

Ø People

Ø Position

Ø Patience

PLAN:

v The old saying is “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail!”

A Plan/Blueprint is a strategic road map for what you want to accomplish and how you will attain those goals. It set’s boundaries and create expectations guiding you from one point to the next.

Stay Tuned for more....

Queen Latifah Celebrates Her 39th Birthday

2009-03-30T09:24:00.007-04:00

Hollywood lit up with lights and stars as legendary hip hop icon, actress, and cover girl spokes model Queen Latifah celebrated her 39th birthday. Now albeit rumours of lesbianism the queen has always dispelled those rumors yet many are speculating that the "friend" she attended the star studded event with is her long time trainer and beau.

Why are so many concerned with her status? More after the break...

The RETURN:

2009-03-28T10:27:00.002-04:00

Hey FAM and Friends It Is Official: Mo Stegall is returning to BLOGGER!!!!
I have been missing with a slew of things on my plate but i will be here with you all for the long haul...check me out on tour with actor/best selling author Hill Harper http://www.empowermetour.org as well online at your #1 source for talk and entertainment at http://www.theselfshow.com

We will see you soon...stay tuned!

Inspirational Vitamin Shot: Forgiveness

2008-12-16T09:55:00.003-05:00

If we continue to live with the burdens of our past we will never experience the glory of our future. We have been forgiven and now it's time to forgive ourselves! Mistakes should help shape the decisions we make in our journey of life; they should not enslave us to the point that we feel obligated to constantly relive the decision.

It's important for us to identify our wrong decisions learn from them and progress in our development and growth. God says in his word that if we repent and turn from our wicked ways that he will forgive us and he has forgotten the sin, so why can't we? Forgiving ourselves and others for wrong doings is essential to us growing as individuals. Forgiveness free's us from the bondage of guilt and shame. Maybe you've done someone wrongly, maybe you've been hurt, disappointed, used, or betrayed! Today is your day of freedom if you want to be released.

Remember grace is undeserved favor and if we have experienced God's grace we want to pass it on to others. I understand how tough it is to let go and fogive what someone has done to you or what you've done to yourself, but you will forever be indebted to that thing if you don't release it. Experience God's best Forgive so that you may be forgiven.

Until the next time stay Educated, Encouraged, and Empowered...God Bless!

Mo Stegall

Inspirational Vitamin Shot: Complaining

2008-12-12T10:17:00.005-05:00

What does complaining do for us? Most of us complain about not having money to do what we want! We complain about our jobs! We complain about our spouses! We complain about things that are very minute! What I have learned is complaining actually delays our blessing from God.

Dr. Creflo Dollar says, "If you give more thought to problems than solutions, your heart will be established in what currently exists, rather than in the faith of what can exist." Gossiping, complaining, lying, cursing, making fun of others, speaking idle words, and causing strife are all things we must guard ourselves against. Opening yourself up to them will stop your progress and block the blessings of God in your life.

According to Numbers 11, the children of Israel suffered because of their constant murmuring and complaining in the desert. Like them we have opportunities to complain. But no matter how hard things may be, or what you may be going through, it's important to maintain an attitude of praise ad thanksgiving for what God has already done in your life.

I want all of you who may read this to be inspired to CHANGE the elements of your life starting today. I am seriously learning the power in what we speak over our own lives and as difficult as it may be to maintain a positive outlook when it appears that everything is going south on us we must trust and believe that things will get better. And furthermore understand that the beginning isn't the end...where I stand today doesn't have to be where I stand tomorrow!

Until tomorrow stay Educated, Encouraged, and Empowered...God Bless

Mo Stegall

Inspirational Vitamin Shot:Power In Your Speech

2008-12-11T10:35:00.004-05:00

We often don't realize that what we say is connected to how we act! How we act is connected to how we feel! and How we feel determines if we succeed or fail! Now success or failure isn't in my opinion tied to any possesions of material substance that we may obtain or acquire yet it is the goals we set and accomplish. Yet if we feel down and depressed 75% of the time or more we won't have the necessary motivation to make changes needed to achieve those goals therefore breeding failure.

I understand the complexities of life! I was at one point homeless, have been evicted twice, had a car repossessed and been broke! I have seen death take my mother, uncle, and grandmother one after the other. I have been afraid to grow for fear of not succeeding. I have been depressed beyond measure. But what I have come to understand is Life sometimes throws you a curve ball so illusive that you can't hit it...yet it is God's plan that we continue swinging at the pitches. (Jeremiah 29:11)

I am convinced that inspite of our your present situation or circumstance God has a destiny for you and it isn't what you are seeing today! How about we cange the channel and watch something else! Speak Life Into Your Situation and Not Be Consumed By The Darkness You May Be Experiencing!!!! Remember thyeir is not Testimony without the TEST!!!

Until tomorrow you stay Educated, Encouraged, and Empowered! God Bless

Mo Stegall

Inspirational Vitamin Shot:FAITH

2008-12-10T12:18:00.004-05:00

FAITH: Is described as hoping for something you can't see and believeing that the hope will manifest into reality without sure proof! What we believe shapes how we act. I learned on last evening that I Can Have What I Say...but more importantly God can do immeasurably more than I can think or ask....So I challenge you to believe God for something you need and no matter how the task looks continue in your FAITH that it will happen and God will blow your natural mind!

Vitamin Shot: What you hear determines what you say...and what you say is what you believe! Change what you intake and you will Change what you output...Change what you output and you will Change your results...

Determine today what YOU want out of your life and began to speak those things and surround yourself with people who will speak those things to you!

This has been your inspirational vitamin shot..til next time stay Educated, Encouraged, and Empowered....God Bless

Mo Stegall

Diary: HBCU Empower Me Tour

2008-10-22T10:53:00.001-04:00

LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE

Friday October 17, 2008
The forecast for the day called for partly clouded skies with a great chance of rain. We arrived on the Livingstone campus to an atmosphere that seemed very festive and inviting. Immediately I recognized the true mechanism and spirit of the HBCU campus. Convocation was just underway and the “Tour Zone” would be rocking in 30minutes. Once my set was completed and the lights came on it was as they say “Showtime”. Students of Livingstone College were very friendly and full of life. From the Political Science major to Miss Livingstone College students had an interesting story to tell with each one building a block to a sensational afternoon.

I candidly spoke with students about the usual “Their HBCU Experience”, yet it was their commentary on the importance and significance of the upcoming Presidential Election that intrigued me the most. From Sam Brown’s emotional display of why African Americans should understand that their vote matters more than the may imagine, Chelsea Johnson articulation of the impact of what this particular election will have on Americans as a society was profound. She states,” We often complain about the various political inclinations and policies presented in Washington, yet when asked if we voted an increasingly high number of individuals aren’t registered, nor did the individuals who took the time to register cast a vote. You don’t have a voice if you don’t exercise your right to vote”.

I was so inspired to continue to educate, encourage, and empower young people because of my visit to Livingstone College this weekend. The students of Livingstone helped me observe that the voice that we are giving on The S.E.L.F Show is much needed and that there are young people all across the world that need this platform and relish in the opportunity to be heard. Thanks Livingstone College for pushing CHANGE and letting people know that “YES WE CAN”.

Saturday October 18, 2008
I woke up this morning refreshed and excited about Homecoming at Livingstone College. When I arrived to Varick Auditorium many were scrambling to set up for the featured presentation, “A Conversation with Hill Harper”. The UNCF reps were somewhat distressed with some of the inaccuracies yet optimistic about the event. I instructed my production crew to complete setup for Hill’s One on 1 with student Sam Brown winner of the Tour Zone interview with myself.

Sam intrigued Hill with his intellect and quick wit. After Hill’s inspirational presentation I belted a few interviews with students from area high schools and found some interesting thoughts about the upcoming presidential election and its impact on the current generation and baby boomers. Most of the students I spoke with faired to say that if Senator Obama should take office African Americans would have no more excuses for inadequacies and injustice. I am drained from the excitement and long two days; I head to the homecoming game and speak with more people, and more people and even more people.

I ran into Miss Livingstone College again as she and her royal court glistened on the sidelines. We spoke about her election and how she felt the presidential election affected her at Livingstone College. All in all it was a enjoyable two days after completing a radio interview I retired to the very place I began Varick Auditorium to debrief with producers and my production assistant. As I reflected on Homecoming weekend at Livingstone College and all the wonderful people I met; I was reminded that a nation that bands together to create change will actually make change….the upcoming presidential election is as important as air and breathing. This historic event will CHANGE America forever. So many fought for us to have the right to vote and to not exercise that right is disheartening and in most cases disrespectful. We have an opportunity some third world countries are fighting to gain let us band together and “Give A Voice To Those Without One.” Til next time ya’ll stay educated, encouraged, and empowered…

Diary: HBCU Empower Me Tour

2008-10-09T14:48:00.013-04:00

HAMPTON & HOWARD UNIVERSITY

Thursday September 25, 2008
We arrived in Baltimore, MD in route to Washington, DC for the highly anticipated HBCU Empower Me Tour featuring Hill Harper. It was raining and we were greeted by hostile DC drivers…lol. I must say having visited D.C. as a child quite frequently I was still somewhat excited about the atmosphere. After checking into my hotel and dining with my publicist, crew, and a few business associates the night ended with a taxi ride to the hotel and a dinner story for the next entry. I learned when in a diverse atmosphere you must adapt to the climate or risk becoming extinct.

Friday September 26, 2008
I was up early to beat the D.C. traffic and no matter how illusive it seemed it would not be denied. We drove what was suppose to be a 15minute drive to pick up my publicist from her hotel turned into 45minutes and after arriving on the campus of Howard University the wait was worth it. Even with a damp and somewhat cold forecast the campus was exploding with hot energy. The surge from the students was electrifying. The Empower Me Tour has afforded me the opportunity to connect with students from all walks of life and with various backgrounds. After getting the most sought after breakfast meal on school campus (lol) we proceeded to the tour zone.

As I interviewed student after student I learned a great deal about why they chose to attend an HBCU versus other schools they could have chosen. One student quaintly put it "Attending an HBCU allowed me to build relationships with fellow African-Americans that has created social networking you can't get at other schools" It was a learning experience for me because I didn't attend an HBCU.

I was so enthralled by the students and their journey to becoming young adults. The Empowerment session was dynamic as Hill delivered an excellent goal driven game plan second to none. Day one has ended with a great victory for the home team, a history rich with culture and individuals prepped for life. Today has shown me that everyone has a story and if we take time to listen we could learn a great deal about the person sharing the story and ourselves…We have one mouth and two ears…let's make an attempt to listen two times more than we speak!

Saturday September 27, 2008
My morning began extremely early because we had to drive some 3hrs from Washington, D.C to Hampton, VA. Of course I slept the entire trip and when I awoke we were literally pulling up at the security gate of Hampton University. The setup at Hampton was different than Howard they had us on a platform overlooking the Tour Zone and in plain view of everyone. It seemed the stage couldn't have been more perfect. As the student volunteers arrived they seemed very excited about assisting us with the day's production. Leon, Verusha, Keah, and Courtney were humble, eager, enthused and ready to get to work. Leon was the intrinsic one asking a great deal of questions while the ladies seemed cooler than a polar bears toe nail….lol

Day two brought an alarming number of students to the show set to be interviewed it seemed at times the line kept getting longer and longer and when it slowed down a little for me to catch my breath and take a sip of my Aquafina, it roared to a wrap around lunch line again as if the special of the day was elementary school Sloppy Joes.

After speaking with the last student we had just enough time to swallow our lunch before heading to the next set to have Hill Harper do a sit down with the one student I chose from my interviews. As the one on one conversation between Hill and the student commences I head to the production area to monitor the Empowerment Series Seminar. As the day wrapped I reflected on the day's lesson. I was reminded by the onslaught of “Thank You” from the volunteer students for the opportunity to work with the show that when my production assistant first attempted to present the opportunity the professor proclaimed that the students were given opportunities by the University to gain experience and exposure and didn't need nor were they looking for any opportunities.

To my dismay from the time the volunteer students arrived on the set they seemed as if this was an opportunity of a life time and I learned at that moment that because of our love or care for those that are close to us we often times may in our attempt to protect them from vultures in fact deny them the opportunity to bless others. It seemed that today those students were more of an inspiration to me and my crew than we were to them. Although they may never know the worth of their impact my dream to continue educating, encouraging, and empowering young people lives on because a few passionate students from Hampton University decided to defy the odds and pursue their passion….