So we are at the end of 2009, and it amazes me how many lingering social/racial/socio-political issues have suddenly raised their ugly head late in the year. We have body issues - are we too fat or thin? Hair problems - straight or curly, natural or relaxed, weaves or wigs? And the latest problem...skin color.

The release of the movie Precious has gotten black folk atwitter.

Warning: Rant alert First, I have to say that I had a lovely 'Halloween.' Because I live in a high-rise, all the kids are regulated to going to the mangement office to pick up their candy, so no knocking on my door. I went out for a couple of drinks with friends, talked about business journalism and American politics, went home, did a bit of writing and was in bed by 10. At my age and because I do not have a house to throw a party, I find dressing up kinda pointless.

Ahh, black hair. Why there is so much pain and frustration surrounding not just how a black woman chooses to wear her hair, but how other's perceive us because of our hair, it really makes me wonder about human beings.

I've actually been anticipating this two-part, four-hour program with glee since it was first announced that CNN would follow up it's controversial Black in America this summer. But what interested me most about the Docs is what bloggers are saying. As a Canadian, I believe that because of the Immigration debate, y'all Yanks will have a different perspective on the program, so it is Wednesday night, and I'm searching to see what bloggers are saying. And it didn't take me too long.