i feel comfortable here
it almost is weird
feeling free to be myself,
not adjusting for fear
of unacceptance
or feeling the disgust of someone
else's distaste
to be in a setting where my blackness is embraced
i love wearing my cornrows or cropped curly hair,
and still feel gorgeous and makin' dudes stare
i love when black men bow down to me
and call me their sister
despite of not looking like the
girls in magazine pictures
I…
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Added by Jasmine Powers on September 7, 2009 at 10:07pm —
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NeoSouljah was discovered at an International Music Conference by Stellar/Dove award winner recording artist Babbie Mason, who baptized her NeoSouljah.
She has since that time graced stages in the company of such noted HBO Def Poets as Peabody/Tony award winners Abyss and Georgia Me; stood in the pulpits across the country and perform her poetry at national and regional conferences, as well as taking home honors in various Slam…
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Added by ColoredPeople.net on September 4, 2009 at 8:30am —
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THURSDAY
The
Crenshaw church of christ is giving away free food at the poorly named 10th Avenue Pharmacy on the corner of Sutro and MLK (Leimert Blvd).
The church is across the street and they just came and knocked on my door to let me know. They apparently do this every week. 323-292-2100
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Added by enhager on September 3, 2009 at 5:30pm —
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Horns, Piano, Rhodes, Bass & Drums...Essentials for a summer respite
Here we are at the end of August and for many a back to school groove. The 21st of August brought more unseasonal but nice cool weather at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art -Friday Night Jazz Series. The stage was well fired up with the Ben Wendel
Ensemble. They shared an array of original music, and featuring some of the best on horns and a fantastic…
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Added by Kim Vinson on August 31, 2009 at 12:40pm —
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ColoredPeople.Net members, professionals and amateurs get together for our first poetry show! August 27, 2009 @ 7pm PT/9CT/10pm ET
Cherene Snow - Cherene started her acting career as Preach’s younger sister, Tooty Jackson in the classic 70's movie "Cooley High". In 1990 she did "The Long Walk Home", with Whoopi…
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Added by ColoredPeople.net on August 26, 2009 at 1:48pm —
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Fuasi taking off at the Crowne Plaza
There was a spectacular departure that took off from Crowne Plaza's Lounge, only minutes away from the Los Angeles International Airport known to most of us as simply (LAX) with Fuasi Khaliq and his roaring yet beautiful ensemble on July 31.
They presented a series of in flight adventures for those interested in excitement, ecstasy, and excellent execution of innovative compositions.
The band consisted of the…
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Added by Kim Vinson on August 18, 2009 at 8:50am —
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The World Stage Festival kicks off an afternoon of musical adventure, appealing artistry, diverse food to celebrate the Memory of Dini Clarke, Derrick Finch, and Jimmy Mendenfall.
The World Stage - is a venue founded by the distinguished Drummer Billy Higgins in 1989.
On Sunday, August 9, 2009 we all gave thanks and tribute to Billy Higgins, and other artists that have transitioned on over the past year. We also gathered to…
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Added by Kim Vinson on August 15, 2009 at 5:44pm —
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REACH ACROSS AMERICA PROGRAM OFFERS FREE MEDICAL CARE
August 11 - 18, 2009
Beginning at 5:30AM daily
The Forum
3900 W Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA
http://ramclinic.info
Faithful Central Church will host and facilitate Reach Across America (RAM) at the Forum to provide free medical, dental and vision care for one week to ANYONE in need (uninsured, underinsured, unemployed, under-employed persons). Depending on specific health conditions, most…
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Added by Sandra on August 10, 2009 at 8:40pm —
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The Second Shift of the Roaring Aughts is August 15, Sat at The Public Library in The Brewery.
This is what happened on Saturday during the First Shift
along with a video of all the people who helped!…
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Added by Browne on August 10, 2009 at 9:28am —
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Of course Obama is Superman - He's trying to give Americans health care that works, fix the economy, withdraw from Iraq, get Afghanistan under control and stop Global Warming.
And when Superman's busy, who do you turn to at the Hall of Justice. There's Batman and Robin, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Green Latern and on and on.
Normally in real life, there's only the president. And normally, he's not superman.
Things are…
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Added by enhager on August 9, 2009 at 11:06pm —
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Querida Maria Jones is from the suburbs of Washington D.C and Maryland and is the creator of Agape Gifts.
She designs beautiful accessories and wasn't aware that there was a name for what she liked to do until in the 3rd grade art class. It was her favorite part of her week and succeeded in every project she was given. Creating was second nature to her.
Her classic designs have been influenced by watching old movies such as Bettie Grable musicals, Joan Fontain in…
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Added by ColoredPeople.net on August 9, 2009 at 8:06am —
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Pharmaceutical giant Wyeth paid a writer and a doctor to write favorable reviews of their products and put those stories in
magazines that DOCTORS read. They did this 26 times.
Their products – hormone replacement therapy - have been linked to…
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Added by enhager on August 5, 2009 at 5:00pm —
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Call for Stories of Healing and Inspiration
Reflections Publishing, Inc and Genesis Writers Group is pleased to announce a joint project to produce and publish Genesis’ third book in their Light Series, Love Light- Stories of Healing and Inspiration, a book of stories, poems, quotes, and inquiries written by members of our communities expressing their personal experiences of how Love Heals the Community.
Mission Statement:
To Illuminate and inspire our communities through…
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Added by Debbie Bellis on July 29, 2009 at 8:40pm —
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The Healthiest Foods On Earth
The most important consideration in constructing a healthy diet:
Eat whole foods that have had minimal processing.
By Jonny Bowden, Forbes.com
What is the best diet for human beings?
Vegetarian? Vegan? High-protein? Low-fat? Dairy-Free?
Hold on to your shopping carts: There is no perfect diet for human beings. At least not one that's based on how much protein, fat or carbohydrates you eat.
People have…
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Added by Roseann Boffa on July 24, 2009 at 4:11pm —
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Christopher Batten was born and raised in Detroit, MI.
Chris was influenced by his talented family, including his father, and began drawing at the tender age of four.
In middle school his teachers cultivated his talents when he was exposed to various techniques including opaque painting which helped prepare him for a rigorous High School Art Program.
After admission into Detroit’s Cass Technical High…
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Added by ColoredPeople.net on July 23, 2009 at 9:29am —
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Hey everyone,
I thought I'd keep you all in loop about what's new in the GAB world. As some of you may know my book " The Belly of a Woman is still on sale at www.shanetdennis.com. If you have not gotten your copy yet, please take a dime ($10) and support. Im sure it bless you as well as entertain.
Among other things, I am stil preparing for my book tour starting in August. I'm really excited about that. Please log on to the website to get dates and locations. Hopefully I…
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Added by Shanet Dennis on July 21, 2009 at 11:24am —
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We are proud to present our second music show featuring our talented ColoredPeople.net artists:
Dj Gary T Hosts "The Dusties Party" on Thursday's from 9pm-12am EST. The Dusties Party spins the best and rarest of Soul, Funk, Jazz, and Blues. The best 3-hour party happening on this side of the airwaves. Gary and Mario hosted a tribute to the late Michael Jackson and we will…
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Elmer Moore turned 90 this spring, the same day that U.S. President Barack Obama issued his call for the economic stimulus plan that is pumping $700 billion into the ailing U.S. economy.
Moore was a 10-year-old kid in Oklahoma when the stock market crashed and signaled the start of the Great Depression back in 1929. His mother worked full-time for $10 a week back then. They lived in a house rented fro $10 a month. A dozen fresh eggs cost a dime,…
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Added by walter on July 6, 2009 at 6:14pm —
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Photo courtesy of inkspotsmuseum.com
We are honored to have
Anita Long as a member of our ColoredPeople network. She is Huey Long's Daughter and the Ink Spot's Museum's curator. Anita invites you to attend a Tribute to her father at the museum on August 1, 2009.
Huey Long was a native of Sealy, Texas and enjoyed playing the Ukulele. In 1925 he was shining shoes…
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Added by ColoredPeople.net on July 3, 2009 at 8:30pm —
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