| wake up it's the first of the month| Day 1
A south side of Chicago staple. Harolds Chicken Shack. A chicago legend,
| Inspire the future | Day 2
They too will change the world. Just like the ones who came before us. It's our duty to show them.
| No Ticket, No skates | Day 3
It's Saturday, watchu on. I've always admired people that could skate. It's so smooth.
Meanwhile, I'm terrible. I'll try my luck on gospel night, the atmosphere may help ya boy out.
Meanwhile, I'm terrible. I'll try my luck on gospel night, the atmosphere may help ya boy out.
| C'mon in this House | Day 4
It's Sunday, make we give thanks and get what we need for the week ahead.
I've always admired the architecture of churches. I can imagine what the atmosphere was like in the services back in the day.
I've always admired the architecture of churches. I can imagine what the atmosphere was like in the services back in the day.
| Slow down | Day 5.
Did you know the traffic light we have today is thanks to inventor Garrett Morgan? The three signal design is based off his patent that was approved in 1923. Morgan saw a need, due to witnessing a accident between a horse drawn carriage and an automobile. Therefore introducing an design with a warning light letting drivers know they would need to stop. Hence, the yellow light we know see today.
| Man from Mars | Day 6
30 years ago today, Micheal Jordan defied gravity here in Chicago and won the NBA dunk contest. It was the iconic free throw dunk that won it all against Dominique Wilkins. Close match up with the final score being 147- 145. Had to add the throwback piece I did a while ago.
| Pelle Pelle | Day 7
What y'all know about Pelle Pelle? Classic, I might have to bring it back. Buy me a leather jacket with the fur hood. Y'all don't hear me though.
Surfin| Day 8
Don't worry about nobody else! You got your own wave! Be you, be bold, be great! *cues Kid Cudi
|School's in session| Day 9
Two part fact:
1. I'm a first generation college graduate and Roosevelt University Alum.
2. The first African Mayor of Chicago Harold Washington is also an Alum of Roosevelt University. He was Mayor from 1983 - 1987.
Ok that's it. Class over.
1. I'm a first generation college graduate and Roosevelt University Alum.
2. The first African Mayor of Chicago Harold Washington is also an Alum of Roosevelt University. He was Mayor from 1983 - 1987.
Ok that's it. Class over.
|It's deep| Day 10
The Negro Speaks of Rivers:
Langston Hughes (1902 - 1967) I've known rivers:
I've known rivers ancient as the world and older than the flow of human blood in human veins.
My soul has grown deep like the rivers.
I bathed in the Euphrates when dawns were young.
I built my hut near the Congo and it lulled me to sleep.
I looked upon the Nile and raised the pyramids above it.
I heard the singing of the Mississippi when Abe Lincoln went down to New Orleans, and I've seen its muddy bosom turn all golden in the sunset.
I've known rivers:
Ancient, dusky rivers.
My soul has grown deep like the rivers.
Langston Hughes (1902 - 1967) I've known rivers:
I've known rivers ancient as the world and older than the flow of human blood in human veins.
My soul has grown deep like the rivers.
I bathed in the Euphrates when dawns were young.
I built my hut near the Congo and it lulled me to sleep.
I looked upon the Nile and raised the pyramids above it.
I heard the singing of the Mississippi when Abe Lincoln went down to New Orleans, and I've seen its muddy bosom turn all golden in the sunset.
I've known rivers:
Ancient, dusky rivers.
My soul has grown deep like the rivers.
| As we go through life | Day 11
Reflection on Yesterday : "The Serenity Prayer." Reminders for the days ahead. We know of that praying Granny. Yeah, that Granny. May their words and reminders keep us. Thanks Mimi (RIP).
| Ode to the creators| pt.1 Day 12
Create to inspire. Remember why you were created. Use your gifts to shift the world around you.
| The day the women took over the world pt.2| Day 13
The bold, the beautiful, the smart, the powerful. Sistas, gotta love em. All hail the queens. *run that common joint back
| Love's Gonna Get' Cha | Day 14
Happy Valentine's Day! Good people! Hope y'all being safe, heard love's on the loose. I'm nice and warm in my hoodie by Enstrumental ( http://www.enstru-mental.com/ ) . One of my favorite black owned brands.
Then I looked over, forgot about this Gem. Can we talk about how good 808's & heartbreak was?! Is?!!
Then I looked over, forgot about this Gem. Can we talk about how good 808's & heartbreak was?! Is?!!
| the tale of Ororo and T'challa| Day 15
I know we are all excited for the release of the Black Panther! Quick fact did you know he was once married to another famous Marvel Character? Yes, to the one and only Storm ( From the X-Men). Unfortunately the marriage didn't work out. But still pretty cool right?!! If you have time, read up on the history of these two. Good read.
| Flight 365 Chi - Wakanda| Day 16
Still packing my bag, but just wanted to give y'all a glimpse of how I'm coming. Had to leave out the shea butter and coconut oil. Don't have time for TSA, but it's all good. They have it all where I'm going. Black Panther let's go!! Btw yes, the pik is for my beard.
|this little light of mine| Day 17
If you looked inside you'd discover there was a light. Beyond the darkness, there's a soul waiting on the opportunity to shine. I was born to be a light not hidden away in the shadows. I refuse to live within the walls of a two color society. When the colors of my people are bold and vibrant, I am a product from the same source that brightens our mornings. I am not the monster in the dark, but the light to drive it out...to be continued. |Thoughts on my flight back from my brief trip to the mother land.|
| Just need a Word | Day 18
Psalms 121
We have come a long way, giving credit to the one that has always kept us. The one who will continue to keep us. Thank ya Lord.
We have come a long way, giving credit to the one that has always kept us. The one who will continue to keep us. Thank ya Lord.
|Wakanda Forever| Day 19
I know it's late but I had to wait, look y'all. The Black Panther took over Chicago and everywhere else. So much love, it's amazing. As a young black man who grew up on super heroes, this impact is everything. Watching little black boys reactions to this film, amazing. What else can I say.
| you reach, I teach | Day 20
On the blacktop where stars are born, grinding day and night. Most just waiting on their chance to shine.
|The essentials| Day 21
If you're gonna make your own waves, you gotta do it right. First, a quick history lesson. We all know about that famous orange can. Murray's was founded in 1925, by Mr. CD Murray. Murray developed this product and began selling it out of his Chicago barbershop. The company would later in 1959 be taken over by Arthur Berlin, a Detroit based Pharmacist. Berlin continued to build off of what Mr. Murray started. Today, Murray's pomade is still a well known product and a pain to wash out. (My brothers know what I'm talking about, exceeding the dime size recommendation).
| No straight hair for Britt | Day 22
When that comb was on the stove, my little sister was nowhere to be found. Every tender-headed black girl's nightmare.
| It's the Friday After Next | Day 23
"You heard what happened to the last security guards..."
| La, la, la, la, la and everybody say | Day 24
"We coming from the
Southside, Southside
Southside, Southside
Southside, Southside, Southside of the Chi."
Southside, Southside
Southside, Southside
Southside, Southside, Southside of the Chi."
|Just Hold On We're Going Home| Day 25
Number 42. The number belonged to Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play Major League Baseball. Robinson had an amazing 10 year career with the Brooklyn Dodgers. In his career Robinson compiled a .311 lifetime batting average, played in six World Series, stole home 19 times, and received the Most Valuable Player Award in 1949.
The Greatest| Day 26
“Will they ever have another fighter who writes poems, predicts rounds, beats everybody, makes people laugh, makes people cry, and is as tall and extra pretty as me?”
-Muhammad Ali
-Muhammad Ali
| I Have a Dream | Day 27
"I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream." Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Art by the amazing Kadir Nelson. Whose work is based on African American Culture and history.
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Art by the amazing Kadir Nelson. Whose work is based on African American Culture and history.
|Oh Glory| Day 28
"Now the war is not over, victory isn't won.
And we'll fight on to the finish, then when it's all done, we"ll cry glory" - Common/John Legend/ Rhymefest
And we'll fight on to the finish, then when it's all done, we"ll cry glory" - Common/John Legend/ Rhymefest
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