Man, I am still in awe at Lauryn Hill's vocals. I know this is all coming out of nowhere much like any of my posts/statements. Last night I caught part of a documentary on PBS: "Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars." I need to catch the full film, but the part that I saw was powerful enough.
This film is yet another source of reality that we westerners can feed off of. People are being oppressed daily for the benefit, gain, pleasure (if any of that) of others. After the latest push to raise awareness within the hip hop community of the effects of the b-word, n-word, h-word, etc, I had to seriously look at my support of a lot of aspects of life that encompass these things. Sad to realize how corrupt I am in that regard. Knowing is half the battle.
I embrace a future of growth and encouragement and sharing along the way. For anyone oppressed, there is deliverance.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Monday, June 25, 2007
What's the Plan?
A good friend of mine has always stressed the need to develop a sound business plan for whatever course of business I plan on taking. In true form, I have not completed ONE. I was brought to realize this again after a weekend in H-town.
It's a blessing to have most of your friends alive and well at the 30's mark. It's also a blessing to know that everything is working more or less according to plan. It's somewhat disheartening when you realize that more could have been done towards moving further. Can't cry over spilled milk, though.
Now is time to Keep on Pushing....in the words of Bun B (Trill) and Kamikaze (Mississippi, represent). A lot of work. A lot of time, more or less.
I heard that one of our brothers (Dajum, Live Kingz...anutha New Orleans representa)will be in Houston towards the end of July. I don't know the exact details, but any music lover may want to look out for them. Of course if I get further details on the cypher I'll be laying it out for you.
Speaking of which, the Essence festival is coming up pretty fast. It doesn't seem to have the pizzazz that it used to have, but surely it's coming back up. 4th of July ain't but a couple weeks away.
The small world that we're in, I ran into a classmate from Sherwood Forest Elementary school!!! We're talking class of '87 (6th grade), here. Those were days of kickball and dodgeball, etc. Life took some drastic changes after then. I did a quick search, hoping to 'borrow' a pic in relation to the school and I ran across articles where the students were holding a conference to discuss school needs.
It's time for the communities to be more involved in their schools....nationwide and worldwide. As blacks we more than likely have the stack against us, but it doesn't mean that we're slated for failure. We need to shed that mindset and move forward. I'm blessed to be able to tutor an adult in basic math and she's doing very well in it, although she has been 15 years out of school. I would hope to impress on anybody (young or old) that anything...and I really do mean anything is still available to you if you would like to pursue it. You don't have to know something to learn it.
It's a blessing to have most of your friends alive and well at the 30's mark. It's also a blessing to know that everything is working more or less according to plan. It's somewhat disheartening when you realize that more could have been done towards moving further. Can't cry over spilled milk, though.
Now is time to Keep on Pushing....in the words of Bun B (Trill) and Kamikaze (Mississippi, represent). A lot of work. A lot of time, more or less.
I heard that one of our brothers (Dajum, Live Kingz...anutha New Orleans representa)will be in Houston towards the end of July. I don't know the exact details, but any music lover may want to look out for them. Of course if I get further details on the cypher I'll be laying it out for you.
Speaking of which, the Essence festival is coming up pretty fast. It doesn't seem to have the pizzazz that it used to have, but surely it's coming back up. 4th of July ain't but a couple weeks away.
The small world that we're in, I ran into a classmate from Sherwood Forest Elementary school!!! We're talking class of '87 (6th grade), here. Those were days of kickball and dodgeball, etc. Life took some drastic changes after then. I did a quick search, hoping to 'borrow' a pic in relation to the school and I ran across articles where the students were holding a conference to discuss school needs.
It's time for the communities to be more involved in their schools....nationwide and worldwide. As blacks we more than likely have the stack against us, but it doesn't mean that we're slated for failure. We need to shed that mindset and move forward. I'm blessed to be able to tutor an adult in basic math and she's doing very well in it, although she has been 15 years out of school. I would hope to impress on anybody (young or old) that anything...and I really do mean anything is still available to you if you would like to pursue it. You don't have to know something to learn it.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Keep your Head to the Sky
That song is something of an inspiration. Happy Juneteenth people. Today marks the close of celebrations here in Corpus Christi, TX. Of course it's work as usual, but I'm not complaining. As long as I'm not forced to work for free, right?
I ran across this poster two weekends ago in Temple, TX while doing what I tend to do a lot of when not busy--checking out homes for sale. Not sure if you can read it when blown up or not. This morning I was just re-reading an email from a co-worker concerning what we tend to focus on and, therefore, bring to being.
Although society has its negative influences, I tend to see a push to improve. The people have always been central to the directions taken in life. I think that all goals are attainable. Those events that tend to take away from the goal can and probably will happen, but they do not have to be the knockout blow, if you will. Joy & Pain, like Maze said it.
Work hard. Don't give up. The rewards will be well worth the trouble.
As a side note: There was a band from Houston that played down here this past weekend. I don't have access to myspace, but their page is supposed to be 'jayosoul'. These guys really tore it up on some neo-soul tip.
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