As you well know, today is St. Patrick’s Day. But if you’re not consciously aware of any Irish ancestors in your family tree, you may find yourself feeling a little left out of the festivities. Well don’t worry. There may be some Irish blood lurking in there after all. Here’s a list of people who, surprisingly… and not so surprisingly, have Irish ancestors. So use these celebs as hope that one day you may be able to celebrate the “green day” with full conviction.

When Fefe Dobson was on the Mo’Nique Show a few days ago, Mo’Nique said she didn’t know any black women who played Rock and Roll. I thought about that statement and then I realized, she’s absolutely right. While, I’m sure there are some black girl rockers out there, I don’t know any either…except for Fefe. Now, thanks to Fefe, little girls with dark skin have an example. Madame Noire caught up with the 26 year old artist to discuss her journey thus far, her budding relationship with her father and the message she shares with young girls.