Posted: under "DID YOU KNOW", Inspirationals.
Tags: actor, actress, African-American, America, author, awards, blacks, Caribbean, celebration, celebrity, fame, Haiti, history, inspiration, leader, link, music, nation, photos, president, sports, triumphs, video, writer
This is by far the best I have EVER seen! Whoever put this together deserves an award. This is a keeper, especially for the kids.
Just scroll down to the link and check it out.
It includes the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti . . . . .
It’s AWESOME!!!
Posted: under "Jamaica Labrish Korner", "Jamaica ~ Land Of Paradise", "Welcome to JAMrock ~ JAMAICA ~ NO PROBLEM".
Tags: activist, Bob Marley, Caribbean, celebration, celebrity, ceremony, country, culture, guitarist, happiness, Hollywood, island, Jamaican, legend, life, medal, music, nation, New York, Olympic, performer, reggae, singer, smiles, songwriter, sports, superstar, talent, ticket, Usain Bolt, winner, world
World Fastest Man —-Jamaican Usain Bolt
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Jamaican Track and Field Star
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Born Jamaican - By Tony Robinson
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There is nobody like a Jamaican, Nobody! Sometimes it’s difficult to determine where someone comes from. Drop us into the vast mosaic of the peoples of the world and try to figure out who is who.
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“Him is from China, no, is Japanese, but him could be Korean still.” The same goes for people from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, or Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana. We just can’t tell them apart. Not so with Jamaicans though, who stand out and stick out like beacons in the night. Foreigners know us in a flash, and we can identify each other from way across the street. We are so distinct that other people try to walk, talk and act like us.
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I’m so amused when I encounter Americans, Europeans, Japanese, [Madam Cleo, or Ron] trying to act Jamaican. “Hey mon, wha hoppening mon, eberyting irie?” I usually reply in my most proper English. If they are Japanese, I say, “Sukiyaki, Sayonara, Sony, Toyota Mitsubishi.” Just to keep them guessing.
OUT OF MANY ONE PEOPLE!
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“So you speak Japanese?”
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“Ah so, Nissan, Sanyo, Toyota Tercel..”
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But what makes us so different from other people? First it’s the walk, nobody walks like us. People in foreign walk briskly, head straight, arms swinging almost in military fashion, with a stride and purpose like they’re going somewhere. Not us though, who saunter with a rhythm that is almost slow motion. No hurry, no scurry, no flurry, no rushy rushy, just cool, with a bop and rhythm that could be put to music. Years ago we used to call it bop. For some it’s natural while others practiced it.
Bob Marley Commemorative Coin
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If you’re a girl in the middle of Paris, Madrid or Tokyo and hear, “psst, psst,” from across the street,
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Jul 31 2009
Posted: under "DID YOU KNOW", Daily Quotes, Inspirationals.
Tags: 'King of Pop', America, beauty, celebrity, faith, family, fans, friends, gift, God, government, honor, humanitarian, icon, influence, inspiration, interview, laughter, legend, life, love, magic, memorial, memories, moment, music, philanthropist, president, quotes, recording artist, service, smiles, time, treasure, wishes, world
Quotes about philanthropist Jackson on day of memorial service
July 7, 2009
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee displays House Resolution 600 honouring Michael Jackson, that she recently introduced and is pending in the U.S. House of Representatives, as she speaks during the memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, July 7, 2009.
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Jul 08 2009
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Tags: 'King of Pop', actor, actress, admiration, America, appearance, awards, celebration, celebrity, culture, dancer, designer, entertainer, family, fans, friends, genius, glove, heart, honor, icon, life, love, memorial, memories, music, opportunity, performer, philanthropist, pop star, recording artist, respect, service, show, singer, smiles, style, superstar, talent, video, world
Friends, family, and fans gathered at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the life of Michael Jackson.
Mariah Carey re-teamed with Trey Lorenz for a rousing duet of the Jackson 5 classic “I’ll Be There.” The duo originally performed the song in 1992 during Mariah’s award-winning “MTV Unplugged” appearance.
Lionel Richie serenaded the packed house with a gospel-infused number.
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Jul 07 2009
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Tags: actor, actress, appearance, artist, awards, beauty, boxer, bracelet, braids, celebrity, contestant, earrings, fashion, glove, hairdo, hairstyle, Hollywood, interview, jacket, jeans, jumpsuit, leather, micro mini, mini, model, music, musician, photos, red carpet, ring, shades, show, singer, smiles, star, suit, sunglasses, vision, winner
Sean Paul was cool and casual in braids, a leather jacket, and shoelace-less kicks, which he said he wore so he wouldn’t trip on the red carpet!
Founding Destiny’s Child member LeToya Luckett gave Beyonce a run for her money in this sexy number, which she paired with clunky peep toes.
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Jun 29 2009
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Tags: accessories, actor, actress, awards, beauty, celebrity, fashion, film, glamor, glove, gown, grammy, hairdo, hairstyle, Hollywood, leather, makeup, mini, model, music, musician, necklace, pants, photos, red carpet, ring, shades, show, singer, smiles, star, style, suit, sunglasses, winner
Alicia Keys was quite possibly the best-dressed star at the BET Awards. The songbird’s embellished cocktail frock, complete with sheer sleeves, and bejeweled strappy sandals were simply stunning.
Chaka Khan always stands out in a crowd! This year, the Grammy-winning singer brought a touch of goth to the BET Awards.
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Jun 29 2009