it's that simple.
coverage: Globe | Herald
if it were that simple.
Black Ice was in town this past weekend. Saturday night to be exact. I didn't get a chance to go and catch him but this performance immediately came to mind when I heard today of what happened Saturday night/Sunday morning. I can't even get my head around it. Gonna have to think before i speak with this one and come back later.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Call for Entries for 2% :Women of Color in Design Exhibition
I don't know about you, but I know a lot of smart people. And a lot of women. And a lot of smart women. And many of them are engineers and architects and designers. Yet, although I know a lot of them, there aren't that many overall. This is something to help give props and highlight the professional achievements of my peer sistas and to possibly inspire some young ladies to dream beyond their world. Please give it proper attention and publicity. Holla.
Call for Entries for 2% :Women of Color in Design Exhibition
This spring, Boston will be the host city for the 2008 AIA National Convention, which will be held from May 15th through May 17th. The American Institute of Architects is the voice of the architectural profession and the resource for its members in service to society. The theme of this year’s Convention is “We the People.” It is within this spirit that we invite you to participate in this exciting exhibit celebrating all women of color in the design professions sponsored by the Boston Architectural College, May 10th - May 17th.
The exhibit is open to all women of color in the design professions, (i.e., architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, engineering, and furniture design).
Each exhibit board must be one 20” x 30” 2D reproduction permanently mounted on black foam core board (3/16” thick). It is strongly recommended that a one-piece reproduction include text, images and background. Optional 3D objects/models may be submitted.
Submit work to: Boston Architectural College, 320 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02115. ATTN: 2% : Women of Color in Design. A maximum of two boards may be submitted by each person. The Exhibition Committee reserves the right to exclude any submission that it deems inappropriate for this exhibit. Registration forms must accompany submission boards and all submissions must be received by 5:00 pm, Friday, April 25, 2008.
For more information, submit questions to Cedric Sinclair (cedric.sinclair "at" the-bac.edu) or call (617) 585-0246. For information regarding the AIA Convention visit: www.aiaconvention.com.
Call for Entries for 2% :Women of Color in Design Exhibition
This spring, Boston will be the host city for the 2008 AIA National Convention, which will be held from May 15th through May 17th. The American Institute of Architects is the voice of the architectural profession and the resource for its members in service to society. The theme of this year’s Convention is “We the People.” It is within this spirit that we invite you to participate in this exciting exhibit celebrating all women of color in the design professions sponsored by the Boston Architectural College, May 10th - May 17th.
The exhibit is open to all women of color in the design professions, (i.e., architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, engineering, and furniture design).
Each exhibit board must be one 20” x 30” 2D reproduction permanently mounted on black foam core board (3/16” thick). It is strongly recommended that a one-piece reproduction include text, images and background. Optional 3D objects/models may be submitted.
Submit work to: Boston Architectural College, 320 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02115. ATTN: 2% : Women of Color in Design. A maximum of two boards may be submitted by each person. The Exhibition Committee reserves the right to exclude any submission that it deems inappropriate for this exhibit. Registration forms must accompany submission boards and all submissions must be received by 5:00 pm, Friday, April 25, 2008.
For more information, submit questions to Cedric Sinclair (cedric.sinclair "at" the-bac.edu) or call (617) 585-0246. For information regarding the AIA Convention visit: www.aiaconvention.com.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
came up with them thugs, grew up in that mud
got my hands covered in blood
to stay above the world
to see a better day
-MOP, "Ride With Us"
tougher than leather. ride or die. stand your ground.
All words and/or phrases that can symbolize a veneer of toughness and sheer power that is unmitigated and solid. Sometimes it seems as though the sun will never shine bright enough to guide us. But what doesn't kill us only makes us stronger, right?
Less than a week after I learned that someone I went to high school with was killed by an IED in Iraq, I find out about that a 20-year-old was gunned down in my old neighborhood.
I haven't engaged much in any debate or discussion about the Iraq "issue" because it is such a web of complications and confusion. I recently attended a very eye-opening opening session of a conference on foreign policy. There, Ruth Wooden, the President of Public Agenda, discussed her organization's Confidence in U.S. Foreign Policy Index (CFPI). It was an amazingly informative presentation about public opinion of foreign policy and how everything can be stripped down to its most empirical elements to maintain non-partisanship. All that is to say, public trust and confidence in the direction this country is going is quite low and it is highly unfortunate that James Craig had to lose his life (along with four others). Ironically, he was station at Fort Carson, which is where I hung out and played ball three years ago during a business trip. Rest In Peace, yo. Your courage and service to this country is not in vain.
To be honest, I think it was back in 2004 when I first heard the war-hood-terrorism analogy. You know, the one where another young black male dies in the streets of inner-city America and it is a crying shame just the same as it is a crying shame to bear witness to the body count that continues to stack from our "interests" abroad. When the DNC came to town, a basketball coach was shot in the head and someone remarked about the disparity between the heavy security presence that rendered downtown a virtual ghost town and the wild cowboys atmosphere that fostered street violence. I think the remark went something along the lines of, "why can't we have no helicopters in the hood to prevent all these shooting instead of after-the-fact."
Indeed, reactionary mind states never truly get you motivated. Band aids simply soothe. They don't heal. Another 14-year-old kid has ruined his life. Another young man from Liberty Hill won't live to see the age of 21. Another corner store became the scene for a yellow tape parade without confetti or cheers. The Felix Pinckney Community Center became the haven in need of a haven yet again. My man Leon says to never apologize for wanting to get out of the hood. Stewardesses tell you to save your self first, right? I remember vividly the afternoon practices on that hidden outdoor court behind the Felix Pinckney. Those suicides and laps around the double court, the endless free throws, and all that damn yelling. It's too bad the safety of that sanctuary is still as tarnished now as it was back then. It's a wonder what'll take you back to a time and place that you forgot was even etched in your memory/history. Life be reminding you of shT when you least expect it, I suppose.
to stay above the world
to see a better day
-MOP, "Ride With Us"
tougher than leather. ride or die. stand your ground.
All words and/or phrases that can symbolize a veneer of toughness and sheer power that is unmitigated and solid. Sometimes it seems as though the sun will never shine bright enough to guide us. But what doesn't kill us only makes us stronger, right?
Less than a week after I learned that someone I went to high school with was killed by an IED in Iraq, I find out about that a 20-year-old was gunned down in my old neighborhood.
I haven't engaged much in any debate or discussion about the Iraq "issue" because it is such a web of complications and confusion. I recently attended a very eye-opening opening session of a conference on foreign policy. There, Ruth Wooden, the President of Public Agenda, discussed her organization's Confidence in U.S. Foreign Policy Index (CFPI). It was an amazingly informative presentation about public opinion of foreign policy and how everything can be stripped down to its most empirical elements to maintain non-partisanship. All that is to say, public trust and confidence in the direction this country is going is quite low and it is highly unfortunate that James Craig had to lose his life (along with four others). Ironically, he was station at Fort Carson, which is where I hung out and played ball three years ago during a business trip. Rest In Peace, yo. Your courage and service to this country is not in vain.
To be honest, I think it was back in 2004 when I first heard the war-hood-terrorism analogy. You know, the one where another young black male dies in the streets of inner-city America and it is a crying shame just the same as it is a crying shame to bear witness to the body count that continues to stack from our "interests" abroad. When the DNC came to town, a basketball coach was shot in the head and someone remarked about the disparity between the heavy security presence that rendered downtown a virtual ghost town and the wild cowboys atmosphere that fostered street violence. I think the remark went something along the lines of, "why can't we have no helicopters in the hood to prevent all these shooting instead of after-the-fact."
Indeed, reactionary mind states never truly get you motivated. Band aids simply soothe. They don't heal. Another 14-year-old kid has ruined his life. Another young man from Liberty Hill won't live to see the age of 21. Another corner store became the scene for a yellow tape parade without confetti or cheers. The Felix Pinckney Community Center became the haven in need of a haven yet again. My man Leon says to never apologize for wanting to get out of the hood. Stewardesses tell you to save your self first, right? I remember vividly the afternoon practices on that hidden outdoor court behind the Felix Pinckney. Those suicides and laps around the double court, the endless free throws, and all that damn yelling. It's too bad the safety of that sanctuary is still as tarnished now as it was back then. It's a wonder what'll take you back to a time and place that you forgot was even etched in your memory/history. Life be reminding you of shT when you least expect it, I suppose.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
rock me tonight, just for old time's sake
I do hereby announce that doth hath to check out Estelle.
She reps London. hard. And she has Ill flavor. With a Capital ILL.
I'm feeling her joint Wait A Minute (Just A Touch). The video is smooth and she really kills it in this performance. And she has more joints as well; 1980, American Boy, and Listen Up. Even egoman Kanyeezy did a collab with homegirl. And she's signed to John Legend's label or something of the sort.
[her web site]
[myspace]
Nuff said.
She reps London. hard. And she has Ill flavor. With a Capital ILL.
I'm feeling her joint Wait A Minute (Just A Touch). The video is smooth and she really kills it in this performance. And she has more joints as well; 1980, American Boy, and Listen Up. Even egoman Kanyeezy did a collab with homegirl. And she's signed to John Legend's label or something of the sort.
[her web site]
[myspace]
Nuff said.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
The Corner Store Initiative
They say you are what you eat, so I strive to be healthy
My goal in life is not to be rich or wealthy
cause true wealth comes from good health and wise ways
We got to start taking better care of ourselves
Dead Prez, "Be Healthy"
This video was created by students from the Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School. I grew up on honey buns, Fun Dip, Bubble Tape, Orange Slices, Coconut Stacks, Hot Tamales, Mike & Ike, Lemonheads, Red Hots, Sugar Daddies, Smarties, Whoppers, and Twix. Hell, I even used to work at the neighborhood corner store. Actually, that was probably my first job. Maybe 5th or 6th garde, I think. Like Prodigy said at the end of that Dead Prez joint; "That shTit is fuQing making us deteriorate, son." Interestingly enough, he's performing in town tonight. Word.
Be Healthy, b!tches.
My goal in life is not to be rich or wealthy
cause true wealth comes from good health and wise ways
We got to start taking better care of ourselves
Dead Prez, "Be Healthy"
This video was created by students from the Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School. I grew up on honey buns, Fun Dip, Bubble Tape, Orange Slices, Coconut Stacks, Hot Tamales, Mike & Ike, Lemonheads, Red Hots, Sugar Daddies, Smarties, Whoppers, and Twix. Hell, I even used to work at the neighborhood corner store. Actually, that was probably my first job. Maybe 5th or 6th garde, I think. Like Prodigy said at the end of that Dead Prez joint; "That shTit is fuQing making us deteriorate, son." Interestingly enough, he's performing in town tonight. Word.
Be Healthy, b!tches.
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