Press

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FILM, TV & Radio

  • Paris Première (French Television), four-part documentary, “Sex in the World: A la recherche du plaisir.”
  • The Bi-deology Project, short film / documentary series.
  • Mandrake Society Radio, “Self Determination” Kwanzaa series about race, nationality and self-identity, hosted by J.W. Richard.

Dating Roadkill — an internet radio show & podcast hosted by the Funky Brown which let guests share funny, inspiring and ridiculous dating stories — includes the following sample shows:

Newspapers and Magazines

  • New York magazine printed an excerpt of her commentary on their article Married Man Seeks Same for Discreet Play stating, “The magazine was also chided for presenting William’s situation as novel. ‘This isn’t a new discovery on Amsden’s part,’ wrote Funky Brown Chick. ‘Didn’t E. Lynn Harris establish his entire writing career, in part, by crafting books about life on the down low?”
  • EbonyJet nodded to her Black Weblog Awards win commenting, “If there is any common thread in Black blogs other than the blackness of their writers, it’s an unflinching willingness to aggressively examine and challenge contemporary Black culture [...] There is a wealth of smart, insightful and witty writing talent — the kind that mainstream publications seem not to be able to find when they seek diversity.”
  • Clutch magazine featured Twanna and says, “Ms. Hines blogs about any and all things related to sex, dating and relationships with a sinfully clever playfulness that keeps us tuning in.”
  • Vibe lists Twanna’s blog, FUNKYBROWNCHICK.com, as one of “The Ultimate 100 (Sites We Hit Up Every Day)”

MISC

AOL placed FUNKYBROWNCHICK.com on their Blackvoices list of best blogs. “We search through the best black blogs and other great sites to bring you the hottest one-liners about African-American celebrity gossip and important social issues.”

Women Making Moves featured Twanna for her achievements on the web.

Mediawire Daily called FUNKY BROWN CHICK® “One of our favorite blogs” and mentioned “[w]e can all sometimes relate to her frustrations, likes and dislikes.”

Cupcakes Take the Cake showcased her love of chocolate cupcakes.

Bloggy Awards says FUNKY BROWN CHICK® should be read by “every adventurous woman.”

Awards

2007 “Best Humor Blog” winner (judges’ choice) in the Black Weblog Awards
2006 “Blog of the Year” finalist Best of the Blogs Awards
2005 “Best New Blog” nominee in the Best of the Blogs Awards