Thursday, October 29, 2009 |
Concrete Loop loves hearing about young, talented individuals doing their thing and paving the way for others, and we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share this video of 17-year-old Kalief Rollins, president of Phree Kountry Clothing, and recent grand prize winner of the National Youth Entrepreneurship Competition for his custom T-shirts with inspirational designs and positive messages.
The young entrepreneur took home $10,000 to help further his business goals and also earned an all-expense paid trip to the White to meet President Obama. If you want to contact Kalief, hit him up via email, phreekountry@yahoo.com.
Thursday, October 29, 2009 |
Former Senator Edward William Brooke is presented with the Congressional Gold Medal as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and President Barack Obama look on Wednesday in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Brooke was the first African American to be elected to the Senate by popular vote. He’s also the last Republican senator from Massachusetts and the last elected black member of the Senate to come from the Republican Party.
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Saturday, October 24, 2009 |
High school students, how would you like to get a jumpstart on your career in the music industry?
The GRAMMY Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2010 GRAMMY Camp, part of the Foundation’s GRAMMY in the Schools programs, which allows high school students from across the country to work, learn and play with a variety of top music industry professionals.
Focusing on all aspects of commercial music, the curriculum engages students in the technical aspects of creating, performing and recording and emphasizes new and emerging music technologies. The program culminates in media projects, CD recordings and/or showcase performances.
Interested in participating? Apply at www.grammyintheschools.com. For those interested in attending, the final deadline is March 31. Needs-based financial aid is available, and the form will be available in January. Over the past three years, approximately 70 percent of campers who applied for financial aid received assistance.
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 |
Mary J. Blige and Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN) co-creator Steve Stoute address the public during the opening of the Mary J. Blige Center for Women on Thursday in Yonkers, New York.
The Center is the first of its kind and serves as a pilot program for what FFAWN hopes will be similar centers in communities in need across the country.
( Photos: Getty Images )
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 |
First Lady Michelle Obama watches with students as a chef prepares healthy meals on the South Lawn of the White House during an event promoting exercise and healthy eating for about 100 kids and parents from local elementary schools on Wednesday.
The First Lady ran an obstacle course, jumped rope and hula hooped an impressive 142 swivels before her hula hoop hit the ground.
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Monday, October 19, 2009 |
University of Connecticut starting cornerback Jasper Howard, 20, was fatally stabbed during a fight after a fire alarm was pulled during a university dance at the UConn Student Union just after 12:30 a.m. on Sunday.
The Miami native, who was the first in his family to go to college, was about to become a father and had helped his team to a homecoming victory against Louisville on Saturday, just hours before his death. Police have not identified a suspect but are asking anyone with information to contact the campus police at 860-486-4800.
Known as “Jazz” to his teammates, Howard often talked about his tough time growing up in Miami and his dream to play professionally so he could support his family. According to the Hartford Courant, his mother, Joangila, worked many jobs to support him and his sisters, Keyondra and Jasmine, who is afflicted with meningitis.
“He was a good child, a wonderful, sweet, loving child. I just hope whoever did it turns himself in. [Jasper] didn’t deserve this,” Ms. Howard said.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jasper’s friends and family.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009 |
Born a slave in Tennessee on May 15, 1832, Mary Fields grew up an orphan, never married and had any children. But she was admired and respected for holding her own and living her own way in a world where the odds were stacked against her. While African Americans and women of any race enjoyed little freedom anywhere in the world, Mary Fields enjoyed more freedom than most white men.
At the end of the Civil War, the 6-foot tall and 200 pounds Fields headed to Montana in search of opportunity and was hired to do heavy work for the nuns at a Catholic convent in Cascade. Fields carried a pair of six-shooters and a 10 gauge and loved the children of Cascade County. The tough, short-tempered woman had a standing bet that she could knock a man out with one punch, and she never lost a dime to anyone foolish enough to take her up on that bet. She was also the only woman of reputable character in Cascade allowed to drink in the local bar as ordered by the mayor. But this tough woman also had a caring side to her.
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