Saturday, May 31, 2014
"Be A Rainbow" Dr Maya Angelou 1928 ~ 2014
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| "Be A Rainbow In Someone Else's Cloud." ~ Dr Maya Angelou This Is My Mantra... Some say, It's Not Always about You! Well Maybe I'm Selfish because I am Always the Happiest when I Make Someone Else Happy...When You Follow GOD and Let His Light Shine through You and You Give It Freely to others... the Light Always Comes Back to You!! Be BLESSED & Be a Blessing to Others... May Dr Maya Angelou Forever Rest in the Awesome Power of Peace!!! #RIPMayaAngelou #MayaAngelou #rainbow |
IN HER OWN WORDS: DR MAYA ANGELOU 1928 ~ 2014
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| ‘We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty. ~ Dr Maya Angelou ’May She Continue to Rest In the Awesome Power of Peace!!! #RIPMayaAngelou #MayaAngelou #poetry |
Friday, May 30, 2014
"You Are Free At Last"- Dr Maya Angelou 1928 ~ 2014
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| The free bird leaps on the back of the wind and floats downstream till the current ends and dips his wings in the orange sun rays and dares to claim the sky. But a bird that stalks down his narrow cage can seldom see through his bars of rage his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing. The caged bird sings with fearful trill of the things unknown but longed for still and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom The free bird thinks of another breeze and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn and he names the sky his own. But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things unknown but longed for still and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of FREEDOM. ~ Dr Maya Angelou May You Forever Rest In the Awesome Power Of Peace!!! #RIPMayaAngelou |
Dr Maya Angelou - 1928 ~ 2014
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| "Don't Bring Negativity to My Door."...Cuz You Won't Get In!!! May Dr Angelou Continue to Rest in the Power of Peace!!! #RIPMayaAngelou |
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Rememebering: Ms MAYA ANGELOU
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| Maya Angelou (/ˈmaɪ.ə ˈændʒəloʊ/; born Marguerite Ann Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American author and poet. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning more than fifty years. She received dozens of awards and over thirty honorary doctoral degrees. Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), tells of her life up to the age of seventeen, and brought her international recognition and acclaim. She became a poet and writer after a series of occupations as a young adult, including fry cook, prostitute, night-club dancer and performer, cast-member of the opera Porgy and Bess, coordinator for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and journalist in Egypt and Ghana during the days of decolonization. She was an actor, writer, director, and producer of plays, movies, and public television programs. Since 1982, she taught at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where she held the first lifetime Reynolds Professorship of American Studies. She was active in the Civil Rights movement, and worked with Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. Since the 1990s she made around eighty appearances a year on the lecture circuit, something she continued into her eighties. In 1993, Angelou recited her poem "On the Pulse of Morning" at President Bill Clinton's inauguration, the first poet to make an inaugural recitation since Robert Frost at John F. Kennedy's inauguration in 1961. Angelou died on the morning of May 28, 2014, according to a family statement. She was found by her caregiver. She had reportedly been in poor health and had canceled recent scheduled appearances. Tributes were paid by Barack Obama, who called her "one of the brightest lights of our time" and "a brilliant writer, a fierce friend and a truly phenomenal woman" and Bill Clinton, who described her works as "gifts of wisdom and wit, courage and grace". Harold Augenbraum, from the National Book Foundation, said that Angelou's "legacy is one that all writers and readers across the world can admire and aspire to". Please Read More On Our GRrrrreat Shero @: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_Angelou May Ms Angelou Rest In The Awesome Power Of Peace!!! #tribute #MayaAngelou #poetry |
In Memory Of A Phenomenal Woman: Ms MAYA ANGELOU
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| Maya Angelou (/ˈmaɪ.ə ˈændʒəloʊ/; born Marguerite Ann Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American author and poet. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning more than fifty years. She received dozens of awards and over thirty honorary doctoral degrees. Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), tells of her life up to the age of seventeen, and brought her international recognition and acclaim. She became a poet and writer after a series of occupations as a young adult, including fry cook, prostitute, night-club dancer and performer, cast-member of the opera Porgy and Bess, coordinator for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and journalist in Egypt and Ghana during the days of decolonization. She was an actor, writer, director, and producer of plays, movies, and public television programs. Since 1982, she taught at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where she held the first lifetime Reynolds Professorship of American Studies. She was active in the Civil Rights movement, and worked with Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. Since the 1990s she made around eighty appearances a year on the lecture circuit, something she continued into her eighties. In 1993, Angelou recited her poem "On the Pulse of Morning" at President Bill Clinton's inauguration, the first poet to make an inaugural recitation since Robert Frost at John F. Kennedy's inauguration in 1961. With the publication of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Angelou publicly discussed aspects of her personal life. She was respected as a spokesperson of black people and women, and her works have been considered a defense of black culture. Attempts have been made to ban her books from some US libraries, but her works are widely used in schools and universities worldwide. Angelou's major works have been labeled as autobiographical fiction, but many critics have characterized them as autobiographies. She made a deliberate attempt to challenge the common structure of the autobiography by critiquing, changing, and expanding the genre. Her books center on themes such as racism, identity, family, and travel. Angelou is best known for her autobiographies, but she was also an established poet. In 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. asked Angelou to organize a march. She agreed, but "postpones again", and in what Gillespie calls "a macabre twist of fate", he was assassinated on her 40th birthday (April 4). Devastated again, she was encouraged out of her depression by her friend James Baldwin. As Gillespie states, "If 1968 was a year of great pain, loss, and sadness, it was also the year when America first witnessed the breadth and depth of Maya Angelou's spirit and creative genius". Despite almost no experience, she wrote, produced, and narrated "Blacks, Blues, Black!", a ten-part series of documentaries about the connection between blues music and black Americans' African heritage and what Angelou called the "Africanisms still current in the U.S." for National Educational Television, the precursor of PBS. Also in 1968, inspired at a dinner party she attended with Baldwin, cartoonist Jules Feiffer, and his wife Judy, and challenged by Random House editor Robert Loomis, she wrote her first autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, published in 1969, which brought her international recognition and acclaim. In the late 1970s, Angelou met Oprah Winfrey when Winfrey was a TV anchor in Baltimore, Maryland; Angelou would later become Winfrey's close friend and mentor. Angelou campaigned for Senator Hillary Clinton of the Democratic Party in the 2008 presidential primaries. When Clinton's campaign ended, Angelou put her support behind Senator Barack Obama, who went on to win the election and become the first African American President of the United States. She stated, "We are growing up beyond the idiocies of racism and sexism". Angelou was honored by universities, literary organizations, government agencies, and special interest groups. Her honors included a Pulitzer Prize nomination for her book of poetry, Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie, a Tony Award nomination for her role in the 1973 play Look Away, and three Grammys for her spoken word albums. She served on two presidential committees, and was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2000, the Lincoln Medal in 2008, and President Barack Obama presented Angelou with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011. Angelou was awarded over thirty honorary degrees. Angelou died on the morning of May 28, 2014, according to a family statement. She was found by her caregiver.[99] She had reportedly been in poor health and had canceled recent scheduled appearances. Tributes were paid by Barack Obama, who called her "one of the brightest lights of our time" and "a brilliant writer, a fierce friend and a truly phenomenal woman" and Bill Clinton, who described her works as "gifts of wisdom and wit, courage and grace". Harold Augenbraum, from the National Book Foundation, said that Angelou's "legacy is one that all writers and readers across the world can admire and aspire to". We Have Suffered the Loss of a GRrrreat Soldier Today! She was a close Friend to My Aunt Yvonne and a Friend to the Family! May Ms Angelou Continue to Rest In the Awesome Power Of Peace!!! Please Read More on Our GRrrrreat Shero @: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_Angelou #MayaAngelou #tribute #poetry |
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
A Weekend In Paris And... PEOPLE's Sneak Peak into Kimye's Wedding
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| All Ya'll Can Exhale Now... They Have Finally Tied the Knot... Let's Hope this Is the Forever One!! From Eiffel Tower selfies to scenic pics on the streets of Florence, follow the Couple and their Wedding Guests on their European adventure! The Wedding Party enjoyed a grand pre-Wedding Brunch on Friday at designer Valentino Garavani's 17th-century chateau outside Paris! Singer Lana Del Rey, a favorite of Kim and Kanye, performed at the couple's rehearsal dinner at Versailles on Friday evening. Later that Night she enjoyed a Bachelorette Party with her Bridesmaids and the next day they were Married in Florence Italy. A day after the wedding, Kris Jenner posts a photo with Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci, who couture'd the bride, groom and baby North for the ceremony. Ps... Longtime Pal and Business Partner Jay Z and wife Beyonce' were not in Attendance... they were spotted in the Hamptons. For More Stories, Details & Pics Go to: www.poeple.com The Exclusive will be in stands next week! #wedding #WeddingGown #kimkardashianwedding |
Monday, May 26, 2014
HAPPY MEMORIAL!!!: "THE FALLEN BUT NOT FORGTTEN"
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| Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the men and women who died while serving in the country's armed forces. The holiday, which is celebrated every year on the last Monday of May, was formerly known as Decoration Day and originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the war. By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in the military service. It typically marks the start of the summer vacation season, while Labor Day marks its end. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries. Read more @: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day And speaking of Cemeteries at Arlington National there has been over 600 buried since 1864! Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington County, Virginia, directly across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial, is a United States military cemetery beneath whose 624 acres (253 ha) have been laid casualties, and deceased veterans, of the nation's conflicts beginning with the American Civil War, as well as reinterred dead from earlier wars. It was established during the Civil War on the grounds of Arlington House, which had been the estate of the family of Confederate general Robert E. Lee's wife Mary Anna (Custis) Lee (a great-granddaughter of Martha Washington). The cemetery, along with Arlington House, Memorial Drive, the Hemicycle, and the Arlington Memorial Bridge, form the Arlington National Cemetery Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in April 2014. The first military burial at Arlington (a white soldier, William Henry Christman) was made on May 13, 1864. close to what is now the northeast gate in Section 27. However, Meigs did not formally authorize establishment of burials until June 15, 1864. The date or name of the first African American burial cannot be precisely determined, but occurred on either July 2 or July 3, 1864, in Section 27. Arlington did not desegregate its burial practices until President Harry S. Truman issued Executive Order 9981 on July 26, 1948 Read More on Arlington @: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlington_National_Cemetery |
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Style A White Dress Contest: for Less with Marilyn Monroe!
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| Get This Iconic Look for Less!! Dress Clutch & Strappy Sandals under $200!!! #whitedress #contest #Getthelookforless #Lookforless #MarilynMonroe |
HAPPY SUNDAY!!!: #BringBackOurGirls
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| Always Remember, there's Someone (s) Doing worse than You!! "This Is the Day the LOrd has Made... Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad In It" and Let Us Continue to Pray for Our Nigerian and All Missing Girls & Boys Safe Return!!! #happysunday #BringBackourGirls #happysunday |
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Style A White Dress Contest: Featuring ~ "Lupita Nyong'o"
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| #whitedress #WhiteOnWhite #CelebrityStyle #LupitaNyongo |
Friday, May 23, 2014
Style A White Dress/ Featuring: "Kylie Kaedashian"
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| GET The LOOK for Less: Featuring ~ Kylie Jenner on the Red Carpet as she arrives at the Billboard Music Awards last week. Though her Name is Jenner, Kim's Lil' Sister is 16 and the Baby of the Reality Empower... "Keeping Up with the Kardashiians" #whitedress |
Thursday, May 22, 2014
GET The LOOK for Less: Featuring ~ "Kim Kardashian"
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| The Bride to Be arrives in Paris and didn't miss a Beat to be seen at the Most Lavish Shops with Precious Lil' Baby North in Tote! This Look is Very Simplistic: Nude Cap Sleeve Tee: $12 Black Cotton/Spandex Skirt: $20 Black Strappy Sandals: $55 Big Black stunners:$11 Get This Look for Less than Under $100 #GetTheLook #getthelookforless #celebritystreetstyle #kimkardashianwedding |
GET The LOOK: Featuring ~ Khloe Kardashian
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| While In Paris for Big Sis Kim's "Secret" Nuptials, the Reality E! Star and wife of estranged Lamar Odom steps out with Nannah (maternal Grandmother) Sportin' Brims and her New Bestie (Chanel Fringe Bag)!!! On a Really Tight Budget?! You Can Get this Look (minus the Cool Brim & Red Bottom White Pumps) for around 175 Bucks... White Mesh Top: $60 Light Washed Ripped Jeans: $65 Black Fringe Bag: $34 Big Black Stunners: $11 #GetTheLook #blackandwhite #rippedjeans #personalstyle #celebritystreetstyle |
GET THE LOOK for Less ~ Featuring: "NeNe Leakes"
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| RHOA Reality TV Star and one of Bravo's Fav LOve to Hate, "I'm Rich-B!#$H" - Ms Nene Leakes was among the stars attending the NBC Universal Cable Entertainment Upfront on Thursday May 15, 2014, held at the Javits Center North Hall in New York City. I'm Really Not sure Who and or What Mrs Leakes is Wearing... But it looks to Me like a Pencil Skirt and Bra under a Sheer lace Dress... Along with Pointy Black Pumps (who are probably Louboutins) accompanied by a Black Clutch (which is most likely Judith Leiber), since She's such a Designer-Name-Thrower... But What/Whomever It is... It's Black! It's Lace!! And She Looks Hot!! You Too Can have this Look on Any Budget... For Just a little Under $300 Is Mine (But You Can Get it for less with a Cheaper Dress and/or Shoes... just feel that Fabric and how Well it is made... and remember to Always Check Your Outlets, Thrift/Vintage Stores & Consignment Stores!) Which Proves If You know how to Shop and Have a Good Eye, You Can Look Good on any Budget... Just Add Your Own Diamonds and/or Zirconias!!! #getthelookforless #GetTheLook #lace #black #blackPointyPumps |
GET The LOOK for Less: Featuring ~ Kelly Rowland
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| Yes 1/3 of One of Our Fav Girl Groups (Destiny's Child), Finally tied the Knott with Manager turned Boyfriend turned Fiance' (of 3 years) Tim Witherspoon in a Secret Ceremony in Costa Rica Friday - May 9th! It was about 30 Guests in attendance including Beyonce' & Sister Solange (just 5/days after Baby Sis attacked Jay Z in an elevator just before exiting the MET Gala)! ConGrats to Kelly & Tim!! May they Be BLESSED with a Marriage based on LOve Trust & EverLasting Commitment!!! Get the Newlywed's Chic Street Style for Under $400... Items Include: $170 - White Coat $100 - Booties $ 50 - Jeans $ 42 - Graphic Tee $ 13 - Star Necklace Total: $375 Supply Your Own Diamonds or Zirconias!!! ;-) #StreetStyle #personalstyle #kellyRowland #booties #getthelookforless #getthelook |
GET The LOOK for Less: Featuring ~ "Kourtney Kardashian"
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| While In Paris for Lil' Sis Kim's "Secret" Nuptials, the Reality E! Star and mom takes son Mason to the Eiffel Tower... Happy (belated) Mother's Day Kourtney!!! On a Really Tight Budget?! You Can Get this Look for around 100 Bucks... and if You already Own a pair of Black Pumps & Red Lipstick you Can Get It for Even Less!!! #getthelookforless #GetTheLook #blackandwhite #blackdenim #personalstyle #celebritystreetstyle |
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
GET THE LOOK for Less: Featuring "Kandi Burrus"
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| RHOA Star, Multi-Platinum Songwriter, Business Mogul and NewlyWed - Kandi Burruss was among the stars attending the NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Upfront on Thursday May 15, 2014, held at the Javits Center North Hall in New York City. As Fugal as Ms Kandi is, She did Splurge a bit on these Red Bottoms (Christian Louboutin) for around $1500... Though I'm Not sure of the Dress Designer, It could be a Lela Rose that runs about the same as the shoes... but $3,000 is Just a Drop in the Bucket for this Multi-talented Housewife!!! However, We can Achieve the Look for Much, Much Less... Even down to the Gold Sandal with a Back Zipper that Mimics the Higher-end Designer!! Which Proves If You know how to Shop and Have a Good Eye, You Can Look Good on any Budget!!! #getthelookforless #GetTheLook #floralprint #floraldress #goldjewelry #goldshoes #goldclutch |
GET The LOOK 4 Less: Featuring "Amal Alamuddin"
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| The Boss (Beauty & Brains) Lady that stole the Heart of America's Most Eligible Bachelor... "It Takes a Thief?!"... One would Think! Yet, for this Unusual Suspect I bet it was Effortless and George Clooney just Fell... We Should All Be So Lucky!! :-P ConGrats to them Both!!! However, You can Get her Look and It's Just a Steal of a Deal to get this entire Ensemble for Under $300... This Includes: Trench, Top, Pants, Bag, Shoes, Necklace & Bracelet! (supply Your Own Diamonds and/or Zirconias) :-) #personalstyle #WorkWear #getthelookforless #GetTheLook #yellow #trenchcoat |
May 15, 2014 - Stars Come Out at the NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Upfront Party in New York
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| Reality TV personality Kandi Burruss was among the stars attending the NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Upfront 2014, held at the Javits Center North Hall in New York City on Thursday, May 15. Photo: Jennifer Graylock/INFphoto.com |
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| Socialite siblings Kim and Khloe Kardashian were among the well-heeled reality TV personalities attending the NBC Universal Cable Entertainment Upfront in New York City on Thursday, May 15. Photo: Dara Kushner/INFphoto.com |
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| Reality TV personality Nene Leakes was among the stars at the NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Upfront in New York City, Thursday. Photo: Dara Kushner/INFphoto.com |
Monday, May 19, 2014
Please Join The SCHOOL GIRL MARCH!!!
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| (via) www.facebook.com/BringBackOurGirls Page PLEASE SHARE: MAY 22nd "GLOBAL SCHOOL GIRL MARCH" School girls from around the world have written us with an idea... On MAY 22ND they want a march of school girls in every city across the globe to show their support of the over 200 girls kidnapped. Please tell your friends, tell your families, tell your schools. HOW TO START: Choose a starting place and time. You can start the march after school. Ask friends to wear red or school uniforms. Make homemade signs. March with your families. Let us know your plans and we will create event pages to help. For more info: www.bringbackourgirls.us Email details to: rescueourgirls.com #bringbackourgirls #schoolgirlmarch #girlsmatter #girlscanmakeadifference #schoolgirlsmatter #chibokgirls www.bringbackourgirls.us |
Sunday, May 18, 2014
HAPPY SUNDAY!! Could Be Happier if Our Girls wre Brought Back!!!
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| #BringBackOurGirls On April 15th, 230 School girls were kidnapped from the Chibok Government Secondary School by Boko Haram Terrorists in Nigeria... All 230 are Still Missing. People of Nigeria are marching in the streets to demand the rescue … of the 230 school girls that were kidnapped. Starting now, let us march on social media. A News page was started by Ramaa Mosley to create awareness about the 230 school girls... www.facebook.com/bringbackourgirls – follow for updates. There is also a UK, Canada, South Africa, Australia, DK, Germany, France page. #BringBackourGirls #happysunday |
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Friday, May 16, 2014
Get The LOOK: "The Iconic White" One-Piece Swimsuit Contest!
Get The LOOK: "The Iconic White" One-Piece Swimsuit Contest! by enjoyzworld featuring a stripe beach towel
Tomas Maier halter top, $140 / MARC BY MARC JACOBS wedge sandals / Caribbean Joe beach tote / Wedding jewelry, $14 / Floppy hat, $21 / Stripe beach towel, $46
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Baby Shower Contest:
Pink and Brown Baby Gift Box Candle / Baby Shower / Pink and Brown Baby Gift Box Candle / Five fabulous baby shower ideas and themes Skip to my Lou / Chic Nursery Girl African American Baby Shower Invitations / Pink and Brown Baby Shower Cake - a photo on Flickriver / frames para montagens (3) / natali_design_bday_baloon2-sh3.png / PSD Detail | Colorful Bubbles | Official PSDs
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