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February 28, 2014

Culture: The Wire


The Wire: 2002 - 2008




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Goodnight Moon:

Goodnight moon
Goodnight stars
Goodnight po-pos
Goodnight fiends
Goodnight hoppers
Goodnight hustlers
Goodnight scammers
Goodnight to everybody
Goodnight to one and all.


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Black Excellence Month: Day 28

Gabrielle Union
Actress
1972 - 


"We give a lot of others significance in our lives even when they don't deserve it. It doesn't matter if they're family or if you've known them forever. If they're not good for you, they've got to go."
-Gabrielle Union



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February 26, 2014

Black Excellence Month: Day 26

Alfre Woodard
Actress
1952 - 

“Everybody has a part of her body that she doesn’t like, but I've stopped complaining about mine because I don’t want to critique nature's handiwork...My job is simply to allow the light to shine out of the masterpiece.” 
-Alfre Woodard



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February 24, 2014

Black Men Monday

Ossie Davis
Actor  Playwright  Director  Social Activist
1917 - 2005


“I find, in being black, a thing of beauty: a joy; a strength; a secret cup of gladness.”
-Ossie Davis



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  • With Ossie and Ruby by Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee
  • Just Like Martin by Ossie Davis
  • Escape to Freedom by Ossie Davis

Black Excellence Month: Day 24

Octavia E. Butler
Writer
1947 - 2006

"You don't start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it's good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it. That's why I say one of the most valuable traits is persistence. It's just so easy to give up!"
-Octavia Butler


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Black Culture: A Different World


A Different World: 1987 - 1993


Denise, Dwayne, Whitley
Ron, Kim, Jaleesa, Freddie
Mr. Gaines, Col. Taylor, Walter
Lettie, Stevie
Lena, Gina, Charmaine
Dorian, Terrance 

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My Favorite Episodes:
  • War of the Words
  • Rudy and the Snow Queen
  • Gift of the Magi
  • Mr. Hillman
  • If Only For One Night
  • Those Who Can't...Tutor
  • Three Girls Three
  • Radio Free Hillman
  • It Happened One Night
  • It's Greek to Me
  • No Means No
  • There's No Place Like Home
  •  Strangers on a Plane
  • To Have and Have Not
  • Answered Prayers
  • The Power of the Pen
  • Pride and Prejudice
  • Ms. Understanding
  • If I Should Die Before I Wake
  • Do You Take This Woman
  • Mammy Dearest
  • Cats in the Cradle
  • Save the Best for Last
  • Honeymoon in L.A. parts 1 and 2
  • Homie, Don't Ya Know Me
  • A Rock, A River, a Lena
  • Love Taps










February 19, 2014

Black Excellence Month: Day 19

Gabrielle Douglas
Gymnast  Olympian
1995 - 


“Never give up and always keep fighting, because though times may be tough, the sacrifices do pay off, so just keep pushing towards your dream and just love it at the same time and enjoy it.”
-Gabby Douglas




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February 16, 2014

Black Excellence Month: Day 16

Maya Angelou 
Poet  Novelist  Activist  Educator  Producer 
1928 - 2014


"Courage is the most important of all virtues, because without courage, you cannot practice any of the other virtues consistently."
-Maya Angelou


“A woman in harmony with her spirit is like a river flowing. She goes where she will without pretense and arrives at her destination prepared to be herself, and only herself.”
-Maya Angelou

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Maya Angelou Book List:
  • I Know Why The Cage Bird Sings
  •  The Heart of a Woman
  • Letter to My Daughter
  • Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now
  • On the Pulse of Morning
  • Gather Together in My Name
  • All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes
  • Life Doesn't Frighten Me
  • Mom & Me & Mom
  • Even The Stars Look Lonesome
  • I Shall Not Be Moved
  • Just Give Me a Cool Drink A Water 'fore I Die
  • Graduation
  • Hallelujah! The Welcome Table: A Lifetime of Memories with Recipes
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“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” 
-Maya Angelou

February 12, 2014

Black Excellence Month: Day 12

Queen Latifah
Actress  Recording Artist  Songwriter  Model  Producer  Talk Show Host
1970 -

“You have to stand for what you believe in and sometimes you have to stand alone.” 
-Queen Latifah



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  • 1989 All Hail the Queen
  • 1991: Nature of a Sista
  • 1993: Black Reign
  • 1998: Order in the Court
  • 2004: The Dana Owens Album
  • 2007: Trav'lin' Light
  • 2009: Persona