BET's Campaign for Being Mary Jane, I am Mary Jane, got me wondering. Who am I? What TV show character would I be? While I can't relate to Mary Jane for various reasons, there is one woman who donned the screen that screams, "Me." I am Khadijah James, played by Queen Latifah, from the 90's hit, Living Single. Khadijah is smart, ambitious and a little crazy. She constantly extends herself for her friends and family. Her house is the go-to for advice, food, and a good time. Throughout the entire show there were great men that Khadijah could have dated, but she passed up, including Grant Hill. Khadijah also had her recurrent boo, Scooter. As far as Khadijah's parents goes, she has a funny relationship with her mom and a growing relationship with her dad. Khadijah sometimes loaded too much on her plate, but her struggles always turned into comedy. Khadijah and I are so similar. My house is also the meeting place for my friends and family. Her life parallels my own in many ways. I am Khadijah because I too have had my returning idiot ex starring in my made for TV life. Luckily, I've finally sent him packing. There were, and still are, a few great men in my life that I just refuse to be with. Like Khadijah, I pile a lot on my plate, but life always turns out to be joyful. But the biggest way that I relate to Khadijah James is in her endeavors. Khadijah started Flavor, an urban magazine. She used her resources to grow a business that became a hit. She even had her cousin working with her. Sounds familiar? I only hope that my work with Against the Stream can continue to bring me as much joy as Flavor brought Khadijah. I hope to create jobs in my community like Flavor. And I hope to have a dope piece of artwork above my desk one day just like Khadijah. Don't believe me, I took a quiz and it even said it. I am Queen Latifah.
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More About MkMk is 23 year old Chicagoan. She attended Howard University in Washington, D.C., studying English. Now back in Chicago, Mk has focused on writing her truths. Outside of ATS, she also writes on Youth Alert, a blog for young Christian believers. Mk is also a stylist at Akira Hyde Park. When she isn't working on the Mag, Youth Alert, or at Akira, Mk is with her family, she spends her time with a good book or cooking.
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