i havent posted in a while and this flower captured my eye!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Biography of Lee Wesley Gibson
Lee Wesley Gibson one of the oldest living Union Pacific Railcar Worker in the United States! At 100-years-old, Gibson stands tall and proud, knowing that he has made an impact on the Railroad industry. Gibson was one of many African American workers to serve people on the famous Pullman train cars. What makes Gibson so significant is that he is alive and well, (he is free of any illnesses, pills, or even eye glasses) one-hundred years later and that he managed to survive as a black man in the late thirties to the 1960s. Lee Gibson worked as a Pullman coach attendant for the Union Pacific Railroad. He did various tasks, such as help people with their luggage and accommodate passengers to make their trip more comfortable. While millions were out of work during the Great Depression, Gibson was steadily working, despite the racial tension some passengers would display towards him. Despite the dark times Gibson always had a positive adittude. This positive attitude is a testament to the long life he has lived.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Kimora Lee is a fabulous example of a Multi-Cultural woman. She has made a successful living from her exquisite clothing line "Baby Phat". This line of urban clothing is available to both adults and children. Simmons, not only has a clothing line but is a fashion model and author. She displays an outter appearence that shows the world that she can definatly DO IT ALL! But one of the most important facts about her is that she knows how to survive all of the negative media attention. With the paparazzi always snapping a candid of her, it is clear that she is not phased by it at all. I would like to recognize Ms. Kimmora for being a role model to all the teenage and youth females. She sets a positive adittude and walks with her head up high.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Words from a Wise Woman- Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou's voice of Maya Angelou truly makes this poem profound!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
The beautiful Maya Angelou, laughing while delivering a speech. Maya is an inspiration to everyone young and old. She has written countless poems such as 'Mother, a cradle to hold me", and "I shall not be moved". Maya has taken a serious interest in African American women and children; her autobiography " I know why the Caged Bird Sings" was a true testimony of the struggles of a young girl growing up.
Some of the many awards this phenomenal woman has won are:
- Chubb Fellowship Award, wale University, 1970.[10]
- Pulitzer Prize Nomination, Just Give Me A Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Die, 1972.[11]
- Tony Award Nomination, Look Away, 1973.[12]
- Distinguished Visiting Professor, Wichita State University, 1974.[13]
- Member, American Revolution Bicentennial Council (appointed by President Gerald Ford), 1975-1976.[3]
- Rockefeller Foundation Scholarship, 1975.[14]
- Ladies' Home Journal Award ("Woman of the Year in Communication"), 1976.[3]
- Golden Eagle Award, Afro-American in the Arts, 1977.[3]
- Member, Presidential Commission for International Women's Year, appointed by Jimmy Carter, 1977.[15]
- Reynold's Professor of American Studies, Wake Forest University (lifetime appointment), 1981.[16]
- Ladies' Home Journal, "Top 100 Most Influential Women," 1983.[3]
- Matrix Award, Field of Books from Women in Communication, Inc., 1983.[3]
- Member, North Carolina Arts Council, 1985.[14]
- Fulbright Program 40th Anniversary Distinguished Lecturer, 1986.[17]
Just to name a few!
Credit given to: www.jamati.com/.../ african-american-lives-2-2/
The name of the awards, credit given to wikipedia (list of awards given to Maya Angelou)
Friday, July 16, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
"Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love."
-Einstein
Yousuf Karsh truly did an amazing job capturing the great mind of Albert Einstein in action.
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