QUOTATIONS OF "BLACK"
"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..."
- Fred Wilson
"Most of my fortitude to continue doing the work comes from the moral outrage I feel about the injustices that Black people endure disproportionately daily."
- N. Abdul-Wakil
"In the end, what matters is not skin shade but pan-African consciousness. Loving your complexion, your nose, lips, hair length and texture, no matter what the politics or trends decide, and simply be. That's the problem with us (African folks). We're still learning how to love ourselves. So used to glorifying others and putting others first..."
- Dredlocks Tree
Hey Y'all, I didn't do too much photography shooting, but I have a hand full of pics from VERVE! Pride Slam 2009. The event was really spectacular and held at it's regular and beautiful space called Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture located at 53 Prospect Park West in BK (Brooklyn)!! BK, y'all! U betta recognize! LOL! The VERVE! series (this was number 5!!) that started late last year, is an event series that is filling a niche that is missing within the Black same gender loving community; a sophisticated, almost cabaret style of musicianship created by us and for us!Trust me, if you're tired of the same ol' club and bar scene and wanna head out for a night of entertainment by yourself, with a date or maybe a crew of friends with a powerful session of grassroot artists along with a pre and post-receptions (yeah, there's food, too! LOL!) with a social networkings and "man musings" (LOL!) component then VERVE! is da spot. It really is original and it's produced by The Well Entertainment Group which is spearheaded by Mr. Joseph Tolton and Germono Toussaint. A serious shout out to these two bruthaz and the rest of the staff for really putting on a spectacular show. Das wassup!
Here's the pics! Enjoy...
Brutha Ty, Resident Videographer
Sean360xBrutha Man Always Has An Outfit For Us! LOL! :-)
Sean360x & Urban spiRitual 
Eddie, A Qool Brutha
Music Artist Dy'Ari
Doin' His Thing and Promoting His New Album.
Dy'Ari is Definitely Sexy
The ADODI New York Chapter
presents
THE 4th ANNUAL
ADODI SEA TEA BOAT RIDE
Sunday, July 5th, 2009
6:00PM to 10:00PM
Greetings Bruthaz,Yo! We are back for a fourth-go-round with the 4th Annual ADODI "Sea Tea" Boat Ride: Ride the Rhythm of Freedom and the Waves on Sunday, July 5th, 2009 @ 6PM.Last year was better than the first two years and we aim to be bigger this year again. Gotta keep it rollin!. Like last year, we'll have plenty of fun with a lot of bruthaz who you can meet and mingle with, some great live music with Cameron Da DJ along with a CA$H bar and a free buffet dinner.Continuing like years past, the price remains at a low stimulus package friendly and unbeatable price of $20.00 per person!! Can't beat dat, yo!We really look forward to seeing you on Sunday, July 5th, 2009.Harambee (Let's all pull together)! Aché!ADODI New Yorkwww.ADODIintl.orgPlease be advised that there is no food or drink allowed on board,
and all carry-on bags are subject to search by the boat owners.
Boarding will begin promptly at 6PM.
Ticket Sales:
Call Eugene..... (914) 237-5262
E-mail ROD (aka "BIG ROD")..... BIG.ROD02[at]GMAIL.COM
OR
Please call ADODI's general office phone number at
718-596-0342 at extension 15
or send an email to ADODINewYork[at]aol.com
and leave your contact info.
A representative from ADODI will return your call.
THANK YOU!
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS:
Take the #1 Train to Christopher Street.
Walk 5 blocks west to West Side Highway
(by the round water foundation landmark).
Then walk approximately 1 1/2 blocks south to Pier 40
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Brutha Ty, Resident Videographer
Sean360x
Sean360x & Urban spiRitual 
Eddie, A Qool Brutha
Music Artist Dy'Ari
Dy'Ari is Definitely Sexy
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