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July 16th, 2010

An Outside Party Like No Other…

July 15th, 2010

Every first Saturday something happens very special. Black people, white people, all people come to the Brooklyn Museum to explore inside and to Party Outside. There is a Sea of People there. The Music is Fun and Awesome. The crowd is cool and positive. The moment is beautiful yet unpretentious. The memory unforgettable. And your pockets very happy because it […]

At Weeksville with Cameron Corvett and Valerie June

July 14th, 2010

Went to Weeksville Garden Party this weekend again with my buds. Two great artists were in full effect: Soul Man, Cameron Corvett and Organic Roots Music Singer, Valerie June. They were simply awesome. Their music was pure and entertaining and they really connected with the crowd in a unique way. Plus, I won a bet […]

OkayAfrica, blankets, and buds

July 13th, 2010

Sunday was a great day for Brooklyn. The OkayAfrica concert in prospect park which featured the Roots, Talib Kweli, Blitz the Ambassador and more was going on strong. Our bud Brandi (who was actually incognegro at the event) put us on to it, and we had a blast. Although it was a concert, we must admit, […]

Find Something To Smile About Today!

July 12th, 2010

Teenage Summer Fun

July 9th, 2010

The other day around the corner from my house I walked into a “Teenage Heat Wave Street Water” fight on Stuyvesant Ave. My and other adults first reaction was to complain. But then we thought for a second. We remembered when we were teenagers during the summer.
The summer was a time when water fights and battles […]

4th of July Joy

July 7th, 2010

On 4th of July, I decided to sleep the day away because it was 100’s of degrees and then headed out later for a nice rooftop BBQ in Brooklyn. It was a cool chill time. I met new buds, had some good veggie food, saw fireworks from queens and manhattan from our view, and just […]

Weeksville and Cody Chestnut

July 6th, 2010

This weekend I headed to Weeksville’s Garden Party to see Cody Chestnut perform. His voice is so innocent yet strong and his band was amazing. He performed cuts from his new album, which really has some very very great songs on them. I cant wait to grab it. The garden party was also a great […]

My Week In Pictures: Manhattan

July 2nd, 2010

Thank God it is Friday. This week has been pretty cool and full of rest for me. I made a few trips into Manhattan this week and thought I’ll share some artful and interesting things I’ve seen.

Reflections on Lauryn Hill and her return

June 29th, 2010

I remember the summer of my sophomore of High School. I went to the movies with my bestfriend and a few of our mentors to see the movie Sister Act. What intrigued me about the movie wasnt just whoppi’s wit, but a young actress whose voice moved me. Her name was Lauryn Hill. In my […]

Meatpacking District Art PT 2

June 28th, 2010

I love going down to the meatpacking district. There are several reasons from food to highland park to the good ol’ apple store. But one of the things I love most is the art. Here’s another look at some of the art displayed on buildings throughout the district that I witnessed this past weekend.

Luck… according to the Iphone 4 and Alicia Keys

June 25th, 2010

LUCK:  ”an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another”

Well Its been an interesting few hours of luck for me.
I go into the Apple Store at 6am this morning and is able to get it in stock AND in enough time to arrive at the office on time. Great Phone, Lucky […]

Meet My Neighborhood:BEDStuy

June 24th, 2010

So I’ve had several posts about my neighborhood of Bedstuy on this blog. Remember the early morning post here and not to forget the recent mural post here. And I cant forget about the natives of bedstuy post I did here.
Well Here’s a video that I believe properly gives an introduction to what I believe […]

Quote of the Day

June 22nd, 2010

So here’s a quote from my good friend above, David Ross, who is an educator, father, writer, performer, and one of my closest friends. It makes me laugh but only because it rings soooo true.

“The truth will set you free…but
not before it pisses you off first”
–David “Native Son” Ross

Name Dropping: Meet my bud, Baruti

June 21st, 2010

So a few weeks ago while in Fort Greene Brooklyn, I bumped into my college roommates brother in law and good friend Baruti. Baruti is a Staten Island visual artist, educator, father, and Entreprenegro. He has an awesome spirit and a stand out personality. Check out the video below for a candid interview. You can […]

Quote to live by

June 15th, 2010

My First Tattoo

June 14th, 2010

So after Karate Kid was sold out this weekend, me and my bud decided to go to the tattoo parlor. Random, I know. But I decided to get one. My first one. While thinking of concepts it eventually became a no brainer for me.
The Inspiration:
Philosopher Rene Descartes once locked himself into a room, striving to […]

Something to think about…

June 10th, 2010

I saw this bumper sticker last weekend in soho.

Erykah Badu & Janelle Monae @ Roseland Ballroom Concert

June 9th, 2010

I went to the Badu and Monae sold out show at the Roseland Ballroom on Monday with one of my awesome buds. It was absolutely amazing!!!! So much talent, so much energy, so much uniqueness. I laughed, “sung”, stood in awe, and got inspired. I Left not only intrigued, but proud to be a woman, […]

People Watching: @Habana & Brooklyn Musuem

June 8th, 2010

I must admit it. I enjoy people watching. Its just so entertaining, so interesting, so fulfilling (not stalkerish at all???) And what better way to do it and with some sort of reason then with a camera.

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