Bill Gates on Education (Ted.com)
This is a dual themed blog designed to keep people abreast on the latest trends in fashion and entertainment, while also giving viewers insight into other cultures' contributions to fashion/media history. The second theme is more political, keeping bloggers aware of pressing issues in the American community that are not openly addressed in mainstream media. Entreprenuers Welcomed!
Saturday, July 9, 2011
What's Fresh!
Big Sean's Finally Famous LP has solidified the young artist as a heavy hitter in a flooded rap industry. He has distinguished himself from other big up and comers, like Drake and Wiz Khalifa, with his signature comic flow! Beyond that, his impeccable taste in clothing separates him from the crowd. He is a sensational lyricist who is burning up the rap scene and fashion simultaneously! This is an early warning to look out for Big Sean!
What's Hot!
Lupe Fiasco's Lasers album stands to be one of the most unconventional and politically charged albums to come out since Public Enemy's Yo Bum Rush The Show dropped in 1987. Hits like The Show goes on, and The Words I never Said have controversial lyrics that force the youth the think about the world around them in a totally different light. This is not the regular auto-tuned rubbish that no one likes after a year, his hits are substantial. His album is filled with sustenance, it is truly a modern day classic!
Other Press! ITSTHEMANSION: Blood, Sweat, & Tears
Blood Sweat and Tears International Clothing Line
Blood Sweat and Tears is a premiere, up and coming high end brand. Blood Sweat and Tears has an international appeal that is matched by none! It is quite literally the future of urban fashion. This brand allows those who want to express themselves to do so, without using mainstream labels or looks. It has a sure WOW factor for buyers, and captivates the attention of any audience! This label takes you out of the realm of perfunctory, straight into a world of creative energy! Check out the link! http://www.bloodsweatandtearsintl.com/heaven/
Prep 101 Battle of Status & Social Rank
Prep 101 is a unique fashion book written by authors/designers Cedric S. King, and Dr Charles Walker Jr. This is a one of a kind book which gives immense insight into the origins of prep culture. It has been praised by entertainers and scholars alike. This book is written from an African American perspective, but gives due credit to all of Prep culture's originators. It forces one to ask themselves, what's the relationship between "New Blood" and "Blue Blood". Definitely great reading for trendsetters, and awesome insight for the common fashion lover.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Sarah Palin's Daughter
Sarah Palin's freak daughter is gettin $30,000 a speech to talk about being a single parent..WTF?! maaan how many single parents out there don't get a dime for talkin about their situation? The media is glorifying a drunken whore. Only in America..smh
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/17/bristol-palin-speech-30000_n_579545.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/17/bristol-palin-speech-30000_n_579545.html
Aren't You Black?
Lets talk BLACK talk. No not African Vernacular, but rather something deeper. How many unemployed BLACKS do you know? How many BLACK OWNED businesses do you frequent? How many people know of a BLACK television network controlled by a BLACK person? How many negroes live in an all BLACK community that aint a "project"? How many secondary schools do you know that teach a consistent BLACK history or Africana studies course? How many BLACK people you know long to be like their white counterparts? How many understand that 96 percent of our jails are filled with BLACK men? How many understand that welfare is a part of a vicious BLACK economic cycle? How many know that 97 percent of black families have been here longer than their caucasian counterparts? How many realize that BLACKS control 2 percent of the nations wealth? How many BLACK people can count back more than five generations and name what they have inherited? How many BLACK people are ready for change?
See our culture is a great one, rich in history taught more so through life lessons and public humilations than BLACK oration. We spend more time feuding with one another than any other group of people. A wise man once said there is no such thing as a black racist because in order to be a racist there must be one group opposing another, there have never been enough of us on one accord to accomplish any major acquisition of land, money, or substantial commodities, but this country was built off our backs! Can u feel what i'm gettin at? Same ol' two step u hear every Feb. i know, but have u ever wondered why we got the shortest month out of the year? I mean as a whole there are positives I mean our president has a darker complexion than those around him so yeah we are gettin somewhere but what color is most of his staff and most of the higher ups pulling the strings in the WHITE house? C'mon now, I know i'm on a soapbox right now but this is really something we need to address and change. We as Black people need a strong black community base to uplift our Black leaders and we need to stand behind our black owned businesses. Don't be complacent, we need to hold each other to a higher standard of expectation no matter what socioeconomic standings we may be in or come from.
The African American Seamstress
Many African women and men brought to America during the 17th 18th and 19th centuries were accustomed to making clothing because in many of the Western African tribes they came from they often m
ade the garments worn by their tribes. Tradtionally, village women spun cloth, dyed fabrics and produced garmets. Weaving was done by both men and women with gender specific looms. Upon arrival to the "New" world (southern plantations) children were responsible for spinning and carding cotton. Patterns and sewing needles were given to them by their owners and enslaved women made garments for owners and slaves alike. However instead of their traditional African styles of clothing, European style clothing became the norm of the newly arrived slaves. This led to the emergence of early Black female fashion designers such as Elizabeth Keckly. She supported herself and family through her dressmaking skills. She bought her freedom, moved to Washington D.C. there she became famous for the inaugural gown she designed for Abraham Lincoln's wife, Mary Todd Lincoln. She was also a well respected business woman and worked towards the abolition of slavery through her affluent well-connected white clients. And so it began..Blacks' contributions to western culture through fashion
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