Actress Nia Long Says "There's No Difference Between Fur and Slavery or the Holocaust"

Actress Nia Long is the latest Hollywood star to pose for a PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) ad. It is quite obvious that the image has been manipulated by Photoshop, she stands behind the message -- "I'd rather go naked than wear fur." There are many people who are against wearing fur, but where does that leave leather? Would PETA supporters rather go barefoot than wear a leather shoe or sandal? I was equally amazed at Ms. Long rationale behind being against wearing fur:

“In being a responsible adult and really understanding what happens for one fur coat and how many animals are killed and slaughtered for one fur coat, it just isn’t worth it to me."

When I became a mother, I started to really understand the importance of all living creatures in a way that I didn’t ever think about before. And I’ve realized how important it is that we really take responsibility for … treating animals with love and care just like we would any human being.

There’s no difference, in my opinion, [between fur and] slavery or the Holocaust. It’s just that we’re not dealing with human beings, we’re dealing with animals, but it’s still a living thing.”

Really Nia? Wearing fur is no different from slavery or the Holocaust? Gee, let's see how many movie roles you get in Hollywood that are bankrolled or produced by a Jewish man or woman. Wearing fur does not compare in the least to slavery or the Holocaust.

American Idol's Fantasia's Home in Foreclosure

According to US Magazine.com, Fantasia Barrino, the third season winner of American Idol, is about to loose one of her Charlotte, North Carolina homes to foreclosure. The six bedroom, 6,232 square foot home is scheduled to be auctioned on January 12th 2009.

This is one of two of the 8 time Grammy winner's homes in North Carolina. The home in foreclosure is stated to have been purchased at $1.3 million dollars according to public records.

Is this just another sign of the economy or is this something totally different that we see time and time again? Fantasia has appeared in a couple of movies and has produced several hits. I wonder where her financial troubles are coming from. Are stars being born to fail in Hollywood's dog-eat-dog world, or are they not being taught or catching onto the important part of being a celebrity?

Many stars come and go and you always hear of celebrities that face financial woes; but that's usually after their short lived status has fizzled in America's short attention span of the Hollywood glamor craze.

In my opinion Fantasia should be doing okay. She's still putting out hits. But I think like so many other African-American stars, she's missing out on the big part of being a celebrity and that's how to maintain your wealth.

American Idol's Fantasia's Home in Foreclosure

According to US Magazine.com, Fantasia Barrino, the third season winner of American Idol, is about to loose one of her Charlotte, North Carolina homes to foreclosure. The six bedroom, 6,232 square foot home is scheduled to be auctioned on January 12th 2009.

This is one of two of the 8 time Grammy winner's homes in North Carolina. The home in foreclosure is stated to have been purchased at $1.3 million dollars according to public records.

Is this just another sign of the economy or is this something totally different that we see time and time again? Fantasia has appeared in a couple of movies and has produced several hits. I wonder where her financial troubles are coming from. Are stars being born to fail in Hollywood's dog-eat-dog world, or are they not being taught or catching onto the important part of being a celebrity?

Many stars come and go and you always hear of celebrities that face financial woes; but that's usually after their short lived status has fizzled in America's short attention span of the Hollywood glamor craze.

In my opinion Fantasia should be doing okay. She's still putting out hits. But I think like so many other African-American stars, she's missing out on the big part of being a celebrity and that's how to maintain your wealth.