You&Me.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Alwayz Angry.

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MzSuzy.

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Pantha.

In this dire time where human rights are jeopardized & lives seem not 2 matter, I find it appropriate 2 reintroduce a period where people actually fought for what they believed in. The Black Panther Party's bold approach to gun rights & police brutality has absolute relevance 50 years later! Have things actually chanced since then? Depends on who you ask.

1966

- Black Panther Party was founded by Huey P.Newton and Bobby Seale on October 15,1966 

1967

- The first BPP office was open at 5624 Grove Street, Oakland, CA in January

-Denzil Dowell is shot and killed by sheriff's deputies on April 1. Black Panthers respond in protecting the Dowell family. 

-First newspaper is published on April 25 with headlines "Why was Dennzil Dowell Killed?"  

- 30 armed Black Panther Activist go to California State Capitol, on May 2 to protest the Mulford Act which was a bill banning the display of loaded weapons. 

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1968 

- On February 8,  Black Panther activists in south carolina at South Carolina State were shot by local police and National Guard 33 were shot, 3 were killed. 

- On February 17, "Free Huey" rally was held at the Oakland Auditorium on his birthday. Over 5,000 people attended.  


- In April New York Black Panther Party chapter is organized.


-On May 6, Bobby Hutton is killed during a shoot out with the police. 

-In March Arthur Morris, was shot and killed by the U.S. government. He was the first member of the Black Panther Party to be killed.

- 6,000 protestors came out and supported Huey Newton on the steps of the Alameda County Courthouse in Oakland.  

-On September 28 Huey P. Newton is sentenced to 2 to 15 years in prison 

- In Newark the BPP office was bombed on December 7

- On December 21, Denver police raid Panther office searching for weapons, but none is found. Officers burn food and clothing were to be given to poor during the holidays. 

1969 

-In January the Free Breakfast for Children Program (FBCP) is established at St. Augustine's Church in Oakland.

- In Vallejo, CA, Black Panther Party starts off the Breakfast program with 35 children within one week the number of children increases to 110 

-On March 19, Panthers Bobby Seale and Masai Hewitt visted the Scandinavian countries. Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. 

- On May 4, the "Free Huey" rallies were being held in 20 major cities at U.S. federal district courts.  

-On June 4 the Liberation School, one of the BPP survival programs is started 

-Bobby Seale is kidnapped after leaving the Masai Hewitt and Shirley Neely wedding. 


-In Chicago BPP open a free medical health clinic. Another one of the major survival program on September 4. 

1977

-On July 1st 1977 Huey P.Newton arrives back to California 

1979 

August 22 Huey P.Newton is murdered in West Oakland, California

From my experience in this life history has the tendency 2 repeat itself while learning from previous mistakes & making necessary adjustments. So where do we go from here?

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

...& Chill.

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Nope!

Recap:

It's been 2 years since leaving small town Palmetto. 

An experience that's been awaking....

with room 2 spare. 

Reveleation: true living requires chance. 

Yep!...CHANCE

While in the process of such, you come across something raw. 

I like it that way....

besides, this isn't called an adventure for nothing.

Nope!...

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Like a Camera.

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Money.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Gimme a Call.

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Steppin' out 2 give a lil' hello 2 family & current happenings in my world as of late..

Hey Mama. (everything is fine. don't worry) 

Sister Jackie. (keep smiling'). Brother Reggie (keep on singing' man). Kenny. (you're superdad!)...Sister Viv. (always thinking of you.) Al Jr. (hawks win!). Kenya (so you're a doctor now!). Shantel. (did we lose you 2 vegas! where are you? lol). Ken Jr. (finished high school in nearly 3 years....whew!). Kayla (play that piano gurl.) Lil' Cory. (we have our very own deion sanders. go get em'!). sister in law Danielle. (love your hair...envy) Cousin Sheryl. (remember those SIU dayz? oh boy!) Sandra. (you're such the diva just like yo' mama!!)...Hey Fannie:). What's up Karla & Tiff (grown azz women...i see you). June. (what's up man. wish we were closer). Extended family... (can't wait 2 meet ya!)

Man, I miss Chicago.

Lately I've been inspired 2 capture some new engaging moment with my Canon 7d & cut up some video but dayum this weather.!

Simply put, I feel nil pleasure from sub zero temps 

& 20 foot snow drifts.

It's Cabin Fever dammit!! lol.

Pretty much living the routine. Chill work sleep work...(twiddle my thumbs...then back 2 work (in that order). There's surely an urgency 2 reestablish the local scene & get out the house for a change...sooner than later.

For now, Thank goodness for the 27' inch IMac which has come 2 save the day on a many occasion.

That's where I go 2 make a beautiful picture, write a blog or cut a music video.

What else could an artist ask for? ;)

Until next time...

Hey Ma...gimme a call ;)

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Arts District.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Acceptance or Die.

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Can't.

Living 40 + years of life, you begin 2 realize how it all works. 

Everyone can account for times where things happen....ends...then happens all over again....

deja vu...

Some call it coincidence but I rather consider it more of a life cycle.

Life + experience + understanding = Wisdom.

That's the ultimate equation where lessons are learned & past mistakes adjusted. 

It's like going from zero to 90 & back to zero all over again.
Dayum!..."Can't" believe it.

So you say you've learned from your mistakes not 2 ever happen again?

Sure then...

....anything other than that would be uncivilized.

Yep!

Peace!....with 2 fingers;)

Make It.

Slow

Another day.

been away for a bit... but then again who checkin'...right?
Hey Mama. Love you;)

Man, let me tell ya. 

This life journey takes you places that could only be experienced by taking that leap.

Still @ times I look back over the years & then ask myself 
how the hell did I get here!!!! lol.
It's something 2 laugh @ in all honesty. 

By the way, big shout out 2 family...
Brother Reggie. Kenny 1 & 2. Danielle. Mama Catherine. Jackie. lil' Corey, Kayla, Aunt Fannie. Cheryl. Sandra. Kenya. Shantel. Roshaunda, Alphonso 1 & 2, June, Carla & Tiffany

One thing I know for sure, change is imminent.
Such a far cry from the beautiful bricks of Chicago...gritty & all...
still that's home.

Everything happens for a reason...so they say.

Life;)

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)