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  • Member Type: Regular Member
  • Networks: Europe, Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Detroit, and Boston
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  • Last Update: September 18, 2012
  • Joined: September 27, 2011

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Pam McCray

Peace on earth will come to stay, When we live Christmas every day. - Helen Steiner Rice

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Personal Information

  • First Name Pam
  • Last Name McCray
  • Gender Female
  • Birthday May 17, 1951

Contact Information

  • Website http://afrocentrictimes.blogspot.com
  • Twitter twitter.com/#!/pam1951diva
  • Facebook www.facebook.com/pmccray2

Personal Details

  • About Me Proud mother of a Los Angeles County Firefighter, writer, blogger wife and cat parent. Left behind the insanity of the mortgage / banking industry as a Loan processor extraordinaire for 17 years. Now quietly honing my craft as a writer with a day job in customer support.

  • Updates
  • Codis Hampton II
    Codis Hampton II: Thank you for your kind words regarding my blog. I see by your background you have experience in enough varied fields to have met the American public up close and personal. That will help you in your blogs, etc. Good luck to you.
    • September 18, 2012
    • Pam McCray likes this.
    • Codis Hampton II
      Pam McCray Thank you for your kind words and wishes.
      • September 18, 2012
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray is now friends with Teneshia LaFaye.
    • September 18, 2012
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray commented on Teneshia LaFaye's blog entry: Very informative thank you for sharing.
    • September 17, 2012
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray commented on Tonya Ashley's blog entry: No truer words were ever written. I've made some bad and questionable choices in my lifetime, but the"other woman" was a deal breaker. I refuse to be #2 under any circumstances, and if the knuckle dragger will cheat on his wife, what do you think he'll ...  moreNo truer words were ever written. I've made some bad and questionable choices in my lifetime, but the"other woman" was a deal breaker. I refuse to be #2 under any circumstances, and if the knuckle dragger will cheat on his wife, what do you think he'll do to you?  
    • September 17, 2012
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray commented on Codis Hampton II's blog entry: Thanks for sharing your incisive views and the links.
    • September 17, 2012
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray commented on Shawn James's blog entry: Thank you for sharing your thoughts. If only these young men could see how the world views them. They look as if they're too stupid to pull up their pants or use a belt. The only thing missing from some is the big red nose and floppy shoes. When I wat...  moreThank you for sharing your thoughts. If only these young men could see how the world views them. They look as if they're too stupid to pull up their pants or use a belt. The only thing missing from some is the big red nose and floppy shoes. When I watch "Cops" or "Bait Car" to see these fools running from the cops holding up their pants the only thing missing is the circus music and the clown car.  
    • September 17, 2012
  • robert wilber
    robert wilber: thanks to notice my interest I hope to be more envolved in my writing participation here as wello.
    • March 20, 2012
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray is now friends with Terry Spicer.
    • January 18, 2012
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray replied to a topic in the forum Share Your Thoughts:
    Signed . . thanks for sharing.
    • January 16, 2012
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray is now friends with Ian Gardner.
    • January 16, 2012
    • Ian Gardner likes this.
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray commented on @JoinBBC Staff's article: Excellent advice, easy to understand. Thanks for sharing.
    • December 24, 2011
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray Peace on earth will come to stay, When we live Christmas every day. - Helen Steiner Rice
    • December 24, 2011
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray is now friends with Codis Hampton II.
    • December 24, 2011
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray is now friends with Stephan Labossiere.
    • December 24, 2011
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray → Stephan Labossiere: um . . strange thanks for the heads up. 
    Afro-Centric Times
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    • December 17, 2011
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray → Stephan Labossiere: uhmm that's strange.  Thanks for the heads up
    • December 17, 2011
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray → Stephan Labossiere: Thank you.  Looking forward to visiting your site.
    http://www.afrocentrictimes@blogspot.com
    http://www.afrocentrictimes@blogspot.com
    • December 17, 2011
    • Pam McCray
      Stephan Labossiere thank you : ) and I tried to visit your site but the link isn't working
      • December 17, 2011
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray joined the group Los Angeles
    • December 8, 2011
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  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray joined the group Variety Bloggers
    • December 8, 2011
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  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray I'm so sorry you've had to endure your mother's rejection of your right to live your life your way. At age 50 I made up my mind that I would stop seeking my mother's approval because you know what? I was never going to get it. I stopped talking to...  moreI'm so sorry you've had to endure your mother's rejection of your right to live your life your way. At age 50 I made up my mind that I would stop seeking my mother's approval because you know what? I was never going to get it. I stopped talking to her for a year, due to her constant intrusion into my life. Unfortunately, it was the death of my only brother that brought us to speaking terms. But it was so worth it. I now can go for weeks without speaking to her, because even now she can't leave a conversation without some word of disapproval. Her words sting for a little while, but I get over it. I feel mothers that treat their children in this manner are manipulative and overbearing, intent on forcing others to kowtow to their way of thinking and living. Believe me you'll never be able to please her, this is the first hurdle you'll need to cross. Re-vamp your mindset. You're still young don't waste almost half your life, as I did, before you realize that your mother has a problem that you w...    less
    remembering why i moved out
    Before I start...I'm not trying to bash my mother its just somethings we never see eye to eye on. I know its natural for a mother and daughter to not agree on everything but the way my mom goes about things can just push you away. I'm not a deliquent or a...
    • November 19, 2011
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray is now friends with Anthony Chambers.
    • November 19, 2011
  • VINCENT JACKSON
    VINCENT JACKSON: BUT I SEE THE WHOLE PICTURE AND I DONT PAST JUDGEMENT BUT HAVE YOU WATCHED NEWS LATELY YOU SEE I AM ALL ABOUT SECOND CHANCES I DONT GET IT TWISTED I WANT SIT BACK AND LOOK AT YOUR LIKE EXPERINCES WITH WHITE AMERICA AND THEN RESPOND THEY HAVE TWO FACES PRO...  moreBUT I SEE THE WHOLE PICTURE AND I DONT PAST JUDGEMENT BUT HAVE YOU WATCHED NEWS LATELY YOU SEE I AM ALL ABOUT SECOND CHANCES I DONT GET IT TWISTED I WANT SIT BACK AND LOOK AT YOUR LIKE EXPERINCES WITH WHITE AMERICA AND THEN RESPOND THEY HAVE TWO FACES PROVE ME WRONG YOU SEE HOW THAT WHITE GIRL WALKED IN ITALY AND THAT WAS A BLACK SISTER OK .  
    • October 4, 2011
  • carl estep
    carl estep: I Agree , of all the various meaningful content that we could & should promote on National Television we rather stoop to some of the lowest forms of entertainment , than 2 raise the conscience of the Masses ! Can you say Propagand !  
    • October 3, 2011
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray commented on @JoinBBC Staff's article: I'm not understanding why we as Blacks have to demean ourselves to keep up with others. What ever empowering positive message "Basketball Wives" delivers is lost after viewing the complimentary, hair pulling smack downs. Corporate media makes a concer...  moreI'm not understanding why we as Blacks have to demean ourselves to keep up with others. What ever empowering positive message "Basketball Wives" delivers is lost after viewing the complimentary, hair pulling smack downs. Corporate media makes a concerted effort to show rich black athletes and entertainment figures in the worse light, while not much is said regarding their white counterparts during their worse times. Do we really need to finish off their sorry commentaries with continued acts of idiocy from their exes on a nation wide platform? It's amazing how quickly mankind will sell it's very soul for a few dollars.  less
    • October 3, 2011
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray is now friends with Valerie Moore.
    • October 3, 2011
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray is now friends with carl estep.
    • October 3, 2011
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray Check out this sad story.  Adults are truly responsible for their life choices, but if  not for the grace of God go I.  ...  moreCheck out this sad story.  Adults are truly responsible for their life choices, but if  not for the grace of God go I.  http://afrocentrictimes.blogspot.com/2011/09/sly-stone-homeless-in-los-angeles-yahoo.html  
    Afro-Centric Times: Sly Stone homeless in Los Angeles - Yahoo! News
    Afro-Centric Times: Sly Stone homeless in Los Angeles - Yahoo! News
    Afro-Centric Times: Sly Stone homeless in Los Angeles - Yahoo! News
    • September 27, 2011
    • Pam McCray
      carl estep I dont understand this mystery , I have heard of great men falling from glory , but this is truly sad if it is indeed true ! And it is even more sad if anyone that call themselves his family or friend wont at least give him a piece of bread or a place to ...  moreI dont understand this mystery , I have heard of great men falling from glory , but this is truly sad if it is indeed true ! And it is even more sad if anyone that call themselves his family or friend wont at least give him a piece of bread or a place to lay his head ...If we must feed our enemies , how much more our love ones ! Its a damn shame !  
      • September 28, 2011
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray replied to a topic in the forum What do you think about the Troy Davis Case:
    I'm currently not a supporter of the death penalty because no effort is made to ensure the incarcerated party is indeed guilty especially minorities. One of the claims is that DNA testing is out of the question because of the expense. So basically mans ...  moreI'm currently not a supporter of the death penalty because no effort is made to ensure the incarcerated party is indeed guilty especially minorities. One of the claims is that DNA testing is out of the question because of the expense. So basically mans life is not worth the effort. Too many, such as the Memphis 3, suffer injustice, because prosecutors will not bend to reason. Instead stick to the claim of guilty until the grave. It's a sad day when an internal pissing contest out weighs right, wrong, life and death.  less
    • September 27, 2011
    • Pam McCray
      carl estep Measuring the size of ones penis between of men of great stature & power has always blocked the path of righteousness for many , America is a self righeous nation , they wrapped themselves in old glory , and valiantly state in God we trust , why perpetrat...  moreMeasuring the size of ones penis between of men of great stature & power has always blocked the path of righteousness for many , America is a self righeous nation , they wrapped themselves in old glory , and valiantly state in God we trust , why perpetrating some of the most hideous crimes imaginable ! They esteem money as being of far greater value than human life , especially the life of anyone of African descent ....They boldly tell the masses that the economy is F..U  
      • September 28, 2011
    • Pam McCray
      carl estep I found a comforting thoughts in The Sacred Scrolls , if everyone would simply take or make the time to read The Sacred Book of Psalm Chapter 94 , it lets me know that Justice will prevail ....not by man of course , but GOD himself ! This is comforting t...  moreI found a comforting thoughts in The Sacred Scrolls , if everyone would simply take or make the time to read The Sacred Book of Psalm Chapter 94 , it lets me know that Justice will prevail ....not by man of course , but GOD himself ! This is comforting to know for all who may be victims of an unjust system , Like The Troy Davis Case !  
      • September 28, 2011
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray is now friends with Altuawn Nelson.
    • September 27, 2011
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray is now friends with Deborah Gabriel.
    • September 27, 2011
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray Hello everyone!  As a budding Black writer I'm am so glad I found this site.  “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”   ―   Maya Angelou
    • September 27, 2011
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  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray created a new poll:
    Black Reality Shows . . Really?
    This poll addresses the genre of reality television shows featuring or starring Afro-Americans. Does the genre hurt Black America?
    • Yes
       
      7 votes (50%)
    • No
       
      3 votes (21%)
    • Not really reality
       
      0 votes (0%)
    • Some reality shows are detrimental to us all
       
      3 votes (21%)
    • All reality shows suck!
       
      1 vote (7%)
    • Not into the reality genre
       
      0 votes (0%)
    Show Results  |  14 votes  |  455 views
    • September 27, 2011
    • VINCENT JACKSON likes this.
    • Pam McCray
      Bre Malone I think the detriment in which today's reality shows is taking is not only on blacks but all races. Little girls are idolizing the characters on these shows. There is a slow evolution occuring where desires to attend college and wanting to be doctors, law...  moreI think the detriment in which today's reality shows is taking is not only on blacks but all races. Little girls are idolizing the characters on these shows. There is a slow evolution occuring where desires to attend college and wanting to be doctors, lawyers, teachers, and nurses is slowing dissipating. Little Angela wants to be a reality show star because the fame and forture is so much easier this way. She wants to be the next Nene Leakes or Kim Kardashian and will sell her soul to the devil in order to have this fame. It is imperative for parents to instill early, hard, and consistently the positive influence of encouragement and strong moral values. Due to the fact that blacks have been oppressed for so long; the ones who choose to use the vehicle of success as they see it, via a reality show, opt to have the quick dollars to quench a very long held thirst to get ahead. Personally I don't think that what we have witnessed today in reality shows will get any better. I foresee it to go way beyond any of...    less
      • January 2, 2012
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    • Pam McCray
      Elizabeth Moore I don't like reality shows, they are not real because people just want their 15 min. and don't show who they really are in 'real life'. Give me a great comedy or mystery anytime.
      • February 20, 2012
  • Pam McCray
    Pam McCray commented on Lisa M's poll.
    • September 27, 2011
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    Pam McCray has just signed up. Say hello!
    • September 27, 2011
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    Sable Femme said: April Byrd said:I feel like current black lit...  moreSable Femme said: April Byrd said:I feel like current black lit has just become a dramatized, grimy reflection of the street, hood, and ghetto life. It's putting out an image of personalities that should not be subscribed to. Passion has been displaced with lust, filth and Ignorance. Whenever I turn the pages of Black Expressions all I mostly see is something about sex, and drug dealers, and just ghetto drama ugh. *Disgusted as I type*. Just venting a little, but I know all is not lost. I've heard rave reviews about Ernessa T. Carter's "32 Candles" Has anybody read it? You are so right!  I hate going into my local bookstore and walking over to the African American Lit section only to find Toni Morrison hidden behind 80000 copies of "Candy Licker" and "Welfare Wifeys".   Rotflmao! Touche'!  less
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    In How do you feel about the current state of the Black Lit. World? - How do you feel about the current state of the Black Lit. World?
    May 18
    Amen!@ Krystal. Totally agree.

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    I'm currently not a supporter of the death penalty because no effort is made to ensure the incarcerated party is indeed guilty especially minorities. One of the claims is that DNA testing is out of the question because of the expense. So basically mans life is not worth the effort. Too many, such as the Memphis 3, suffer injustice, because prosecutors will not bend to reason. Instead stick to the claim of guilty until the grave. It's a sad day when an internal pissing contest out weighs right, wrong, life and death.
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