Brooklyn Swirl, the new flavor in town!

   Brooklyn Swirl is the latest edition to the Stuyvesant Heights neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY.  Brooklyn Swirl recently opened in June by Jean Alerte, a past Soul Exchange guest, and his wife.  Their motto "discover your passion" comes right on time as the summer season begins.  The sweetery offers flavored frozen yogurt with fresh fruit and dry toppings, smoothies, and crepes.  Check them out yourself at 445 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, NY.

Singer Frank Ocean Reveals That He Is Gay!

    R&B singer Frank Ocean revealed recently that he is gay.  He is know for his hit "Novacane" and singing hooks on Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Watch The Throne" album. In hip-hop standards this is an unwritten no-no.  He would be considered a part of hip-hop as he is closely affiliated with the group Odd Future whose leader, Tyler the Creater, bashes homosexuals in his lyrics.  Tyler tweeted, "My big brother finally f---ing did that.  Proud of that n---a cause I know that sh-- is difficult or whatever. Anyway. I'm a toilet."
    Many celebrities have commended him for his tenacious heart. I for one, do not care about his position of sexuality.  This will not deter me from listening to any of his music and will make me any less of a fan.  I applaud him for being brave and tearing down this wall of uncertainty in his life.