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The Epitome of a Nubian Knight

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"Whenever I use BLACK it relates to some history of Africans in that particular place. It’s the idea of the color BLACK as a metaphor, or as a representation of African-Americans. It’s the notion of BLACK- BLACKNESS - and all its other meanings in relation to the history of race..."

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Monday, September 7, 2009

The West Indian American Day Parade
Celebrating Today's Event With Pics
From The Valut of 2007

Nah, I didn't go this year's West Indian American Day Parade. By default I'm not a fan of any parade in general and standing around for hours. And the way the NYPD handles parades in general, I feel like corralled cattle with all the barricades and you can' go this way or that way, etc. etc.

Anyway, I did wanna say I did go 2 years ago (2007) after a huge absence since I was a teenager. I'm glad I did go! The two reasons were to come and support diverse cultures in the African Diaspora, and because I wanted to get some pictures of all the amazing and incredible costumes and outfits which always brim with beautiful bright colors!!

So, even though I didn't go to the 42nd annual event today on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, I wanted to go into the vault and share some pics from 2007.



Lush Colors



African Queen!!!



The Indian Outfits
Were My Absolute Favorite From 2007




One of the City Gym Boys



City Gym Boys



You can see my photo album with many more pics with music here: ROD's 2007 West Indian American Day Parade Pics

UPDATE: Wednesday, September 9th, 2009):
My homeboy and next door Internet neighbor Ocean Morisset (BrothaLuv Cafe) posted this year's parade pics for all to see. Check it: West Indian Day Parade, Brooklyn 2009


Be qool y'all!

ROD (aka BIG ROD)

1 comment:

  1. Yeah, I didn't feel the crowd this year myself. Maybe next year.

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