Emancipation Day

Happy Emancipation Day (in D.C.)

April 16 is recognized in, D.C., as Emancipation Proclamation day.

In researching for this article I found out some interesting facts that I'd like to share with you all.

- Texas (Juneteenth , June 19th) and Florida (May 20th, but it's an unofficial) are the other two states that have a celebration marking the Emancipation of Slaves.

- Many West Indian countries including the Bahamas, Bermuda, Trinidad and Tobago and Turks and Caicos Celebrate an Emancipation Day.

- The April 16th 1862 Emancipation of the slaves in D.C. was the only one in which Slave owners were compensated for setting slaves free.

- Lincoln didn't use his initial powers as President to conduct the Emancipation, he used his war powers of "Commander and Chief of the Army and Navy" as the tool to Emancipate.

You can check out more Emancipation Proclamation Facts Here or Here or you can check your local Wikipedia listings...

I must say I've taken a lot of history courses in High School and College, and NEVER was I taught or quizzed on anything involving the actual Emancipation of the Slaves.

All that was EVER said was "The Document and Lincoln Freed the Slaves"... that statement is not entirely true and I advise people to take a further look into...

Dropping Knowledge,

Mr. Talented

Virginia Tech Remembrance

On this day last year most of the Nation (and almost every College Student), was glued to their t.v.'s trying to make sense of the scene playing out.

Virginia Tech University was once again on the National stage.

Except this time it was not for their Excellence in Education or their Dominance in Sports, but for the tragedy that would shock a nation and bring together a greater community.


For years to come, this day, will be one that is met with flowers, remembrance, grief and questions.

To the 32 who passed away, it is the last day they saw on this planet and for the rest of us, we are here to try and figure out and prevent this from happening again.

Life continually plays out in "Cause and Effect", with many "causes" being an enigma and the "effects" everlasting.

However, in the midst of tragedy you can always hear the stories of those who fortune was on their side.

The stories of the brave who sacrificed themselves, told to us by the saved who made it out.

And, the stories of those who brought about change because they felt in some way connected to the incident.
The "internet" age gave us a way to connect to students from far and wide, create groups showing our compassion for victims we will never know and condolences to the families of those we will never meet.

Students of all Ages, Races, and Communities gathered around one central theme, one cause and one slogan.

TODAY WE ARE ALL HOKIES

r.i.p.

CNN iReport Contest Winner

Broadcast journalism major Jermaine Fletcher won the CNN iReport contest. Jermaine is currently a senior at Florida A&M University

The Famuan Jermaine Fletcher

Produced by CNN and the National Association of Black Journalists, the contest was designed to promote the "Black in America" tour, which made it's first stop at FAMU on April 8.

Each contestant had to submit an iReport on one of the topics given. Jermaine chose the topic "What does it mean to be Black in America?"

Some interesting points to watch out for...

• He asks the questions to those interviewed in a way to get a deeper thought out of people. By doing so, he turns one question into three deeper questions.

• He also keeps it within the perspective of students at and from HBCU's (Historically Black Colleges and Universities).

• My FAVORITE part is when he asked a white female student about her experience at an HBCU and if she would recommend HBCU's to other non African-American Students

Check it out here or at cnn.com/ireport keywords Jermaine Fletcher..

So, What do you think about it????

Mr. Talented

Gone For A Minute....But I'm Back

Whats up Everyone...

I know I have been slacking a little but...

I never leave for 2 long.

Well anyways I know Summer is going to be here sooner than we think.
But, I just want to share some of my fav's for the warm weather.

Send ya gurl a post tell me what you think!!!!!

Signing Out,


TWO TIMES

Im BACK B!tcheS..........

Im BACK bitches...ha ha ha ha....felt like Diddy saying that...play time is over though and its back to business and back to the basics...
I never meant to leave but alot has happened in S. Dot's life...so I got a little bit of everything y'all know me for...lets get to it...

Nike SB April Releases aren't necessarily nothing to shout about about but its just a warm up to the big releases they are suppose to have this summer. Here they are though:





(from top to bottom & left to right: Nike SB Dunk Mid "Clubber Lang", Nike SB P-Rod 2"PS3?", Nike SB Air Harbor "Ferris Bueller", Nike SB Blazer, Nike SB Air Zoom Abington, Nike SB Zoom Tre AD) Thanks EU for the pics.

I have been getting/hearing alot about me only blogging about shoes for men...so every time I post I will definitely have women shoes(trainers, not what y'all call shoes)...and just to let y'all know women got hot shit coming out from now to later this year.

(from top to bottom & left to right, Nike Pinstripe Blazer High, Nike Aerofit High, Nike Blazer High)

Now lets turn to some gadgetry I found this watch while looking for some info the, which I want for traveling. I found this



It is a cell phone watch, now there are many cellphones in circulation overseas but the features and capabilities of this phone watch made me really think what is to come...so I had to share it with you...by share I mean show you the picture because to put down all the specs would take up to much space. Let me show you one more phone watch I was looking at.



I just like this watch because it reminds me of Dick Tracy, or something reminiscent of a Euro spy.

Now to shades...these shades are made by a brand called ...they have collaborated with the clothing brand 3sixteen for these marble accented "Sunday" frames.



Of course I think that they are a good look for Summer. They will be released in June, so look out for them.

Right now other than the Supra Vaiders and the Ato Matsumoto these are the only shoes I feel like I need in my life. They are by designer Raf Simons...




Now those Raf Simons Pocket Trainers show the real art of designing.

Speaking of art we had a art exhibition for one of my favorites Takashi Murakami (did Kanye West's Graduation Album Art Work, and multiple work for Louis Vuitton).
The exhibition took place in the Brooklyn Museum. The opening night that I wish I was at included performances by Kanye West, Murakami's art, many vendors, and limited edition products from Louis Vuitton.
Here are some pics from the event. Enjoy.






After finding the Pocket Trainers and thought to post it...It made me think of everything I want to buy.
So I thought I should post my want list and share it with everyone who want to see it.
So here it is...

S. Dot's Want List

Mmmm...Haha...nah fa real here is my other want list.

SHOES

(from left to right, Nike SB Dunk High"Ferris Bueller", Nike SB Dunk Mid "Donatello (TMNT)")


Puma Poison Pack (Asia Exclusive)

(from left to right, Supra Vaider Silver/Grey, Ato Matsumoto Silver & Red/Burgundy)

(from left to right, Nike Court Force "Air Max 95 Inspired", Raf Simons Pocket Trainers)

CLOTHES

(from right to left: Polo RL Hampton Stables Short Sleeve Signal Polo, Lemar&Dauley Biggie Tee)


(from right to left: BBC Jump Military Jacket, 10 Deep Spring Jacket)


(from right to left: 10Deep Woodlawn Button Up, Dissizit! Wiz Kid Bode TShirt)

SUNGLASSES

TIMEPIECES and GADGETRY

Gelf Watch
(I Want All Nooka Watches though)

from left to right: Casio G-Shock 6900 (BAPE), Asus Eee

I forgot to say THANKS to HB, HS, 80s Fresh, TSG, SF, and other sites/blogs that helped with info and pics. Thats good for now but I have so much more to post but I got work tomorrow morning, so I got to cut this short but I will be back with much more like........more Women Nike Release, Nike SB Releases,more Gadgets, Store visits, a interview or two, etc. I say all this to say that you need to keep looking out for my posts. Til next time yall know who it is..

And If anyone got more info to share and things to show or just have questions, comments or suggestions...
Hit me on AIM screen name: snoopydiamonds

signing out,

S. Dot aka McFly...