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in the details: On Failing
I thought I failed. But I didn’t. Setbacks and challenges aren’t failures. As long as you are not out of the fight, you are not a failure. Sometimes this is hard to see in the thick of things. Stepping away and looking at the goal from different views or asking someone with a fresh…
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QOTD
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” ― Maya Angelou“
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RIP Anthony Mason (1966-2015)
His wasn’t born and raised in New York, but when Anthony Mason wore that Knicks jersey, he represented the city to the fullest. The power forward was an unforgettable force to be reckoned with during the Pat Riley era of the franchise. Thanks for the memories, you will be missed. New York’s Thoroughest.
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Melba’s Story
Melba Liston is one of those gems of Black history that doesn’t get to shine. Frank Morrison’s illustration of a little brown girl blowing a trombone longer than her body will catch your eye. Inside is where you will meet Ms. Liston with the words of Kathryn Russell-Brown in Little Melba and Her Big Trombone. So, who…
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QOTD
give your daughters difficult names. give your daughters names that command the full use of tongue. my name makes you want to tell me the truth. my name doesn’t allow me to trust anyone that cannot pronounce it right. –Warsan Shire
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Jason Reynolds’ Voice
Dressed in all black, author Jason Reynolds sat in the back a young adult book seminar with a sense of calm until he was called to the front. As he was being interviewed, his passion, intelligence and light began to fill the room. Reynolds, a Brooklynite, discussed his literary works. He published his first book…
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Marissa is Home
Marissa Alexander is home, but is not free. In 2012, Alexander was sentenced to 20 years in prison because she fired a warning shot at her abusive husband and used the “Stand Your Ground” defense in Florida. The same defense used in the case of by Trayvon Martin’s murderer, George Zimmerman. During and after Zimmerman’s…
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The Puffy Effect: Puffy & the 5 Senses
The Puffy Effect: The ability of a production or promotion by Sean Combs to cause a corresponding reaction via the stimulation of the senses. Sight & Sound Sean Combs has created classic hits, made remixes and did features with complimentary videos. You’ve heard his ad-libs* and seen his dance moves. He’s done the small screen,…
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“Journey To Make It Better”
Initially, this was just to serve as a breathtaking image. I just wanted to credit and share it, but when I looked at it again, it took on a whole new meaning. I decided in 2014 to be more politically and socially involved in my community. I have been volunteering to work with inner city youth and…
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