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pullingmetowardsmyself: Gil Scott-Heron - Lady Day & John...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:33:25 -0400

Gil Scott-Heron - Lady Day & John Coltrane

thebootydontlie: starlinginwinter: thebootydontlie: I like...

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:16:12 -0400

starlinginwinter:

thebootydontlie:

I like myself today.
And I’m goin’ to the sto’ for some fruit.

Creepin’ through old Belle photographs. This might be my favorite set.

Lol, that’s one of my favorites too.

"They tell us the people we love are 72.8% water- there is no such thing as crying, we are only..."

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:58:34 -0400

““They tell us the people we love are 72.8% water-
there is no such thing as crying,
we are only trying to turn ourselves inside out.
This is a noble pursuit””

- Lewis Mundt, excerpt from “Water” (via pigmenting)

Mississippi’s state flower: the majestic Magnolia

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 02:26:29 -0400

Mississippi’s state flower: the majestic Magnolia

Peace + Us = Love

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 22:02:08 -0400

Peace + Us = Love

shanyceboom: youngblackandvegan: gradientlair: Legendary...

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:26:06 -0400

shanyceboom:

youngblackandvegan:

gradientlair:

Legendary Black women in film/television! Diahann Caroll (77), Cicely Tyson (79), Nichelle Nichols (80), Ruby Dee (90).

we always get better with age

Glory

just lovely.

Janelle Monáe kicks off her shoes and gives an impromtu...

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:25:13 -0400

Janelle Monáe kicks off her shoes and gives an impromtu performance of Q.U.E.E.N on 106th & Park (x)

thepeoplesrecord: Today (May 9, 2013) is the 66th anniversary...

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:34:50 -0400

thepeoplesrecord:

Today (May 9, 2013) is the 66th anniversary of the start of the first Freedom Ride.

It was called the Journey of Reconciliation, and white & black activists rode (otherwise) segregated buses through four southern states.

The interstate bus ride, lasted from April 9-23, and was designed to test the June 3, 1946 Supreme Court ruling that said Black passengers could not be forced to sit at the back of the bus. Bayard Rustin, a 101 Changemaker, participated in and helped to organize the ride. The riders were arrested several times.

Later rides and riders would be violently attacked by racist mobs.

Read more in: 101 Changemakers: Rebels and Radicals Who Changed US History.

Source

operamartian:

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:32:52 -0400

operamartian:

Photo

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:32:37 -0400

danmeth: The Barbers from “Coming To America” Now available as...

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:35:58 -0400

danmeth:

The Barbers from “Coming To America”
Now available as a print or poster.
Or postcard! To send to your friend in Queens or Zamunda

I love this so much.

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:23:11 -0400

I love this so much.

thesoulfunkybrother: Ferry, Mississippi River, 1964.

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:01:11 -0400

thesoulfunkybrother:

Ferry, Mississippi River, 1964.

Unconquerable Scholars.

Sat, 04 May 2013 11:55:37 -0400

Unconquerable Scholars.

25

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:08:36 -0400

Lessons are like gardens with unknown seeds planted. One can expect a crop but can’t be too sure if tulips or Angel’s Trumpets will grow. The best thing to do is to nurture it with sincerity and water. Last week, I turned 25. A quarter century chock full of growing pains, genuine smiles, warm hugs, tears, public education, and triumph. I’ve never been at peace like I am now. Turning 25 didn’t bring on this new change, embracing life did. The most important thing I’ve done for myself was to accept who I am and stop trying to be who I’m not. I’ve learned the value of sleeping for 8 hours, calling people back, complimenting strangers (and friends), paying it forward, initiating conversations, eating breakfast, being kind, being genuine, and being honest. I’ve learned to stop forcing relationships, to define friendship, to evaluate companionship, and to embrace love. All love. I’ve learned to admire other people’s beauty and not envy it. I’ve learned to be quiet when upset. I’m learning that we all see the world differently and that’s tough for me. Previously, I would have been nervous that I hadn’t learned the lessons I should or that I wasn’t where a 25 year old was supposed to be. But not now. This is my garden. I planted these seeds and with the sunshine of my own life, I’ll watch it grow.