July 2011
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Introverted? 3 Tips to Better Networking
via Entrepreneur Magazine
1. Be an ‘ambassador.’ If you feel uncomfortable approaching strangers at, say, a chamber business mixer, you can volunteer to be an ambassador for that group. In this role, you are in effect a host for the chamber, which makes it easier and more natural for you to greet people and say, “Welcome to our event. My name is [your name]. I’m an...
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Summer Reading: 10 Young African Writers To Know →
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sunday times: The space I’m in today.
Came across Blues for Blue via Duane Powell’s Soundrotation podcasts. Excited to find that Miss Bosco had an appropriately artsy video to match which includes another similarly-crafted track, Black and White.
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Happy 64th, Assata! We are still learning. Thank you for still teaching.
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My father used to say, “Don’t raise your voice. Improve your argument.
– Archbishop Desmond Tutu (via quotebites)
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The Turban feat. Marian Kihogo
Turbans. I need turbans in my life.
fyeahafrica:
Ghanaian celebrity personal stylist, fashion stylist, fashion writer, creative consultant and editor of Marian Kihogo — a comprehensive fashion, beauty and culture site in a personal weblog format.
via beautiful-afrique
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seethinkmusic: A dangerous track on a full moon, red wine night.
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seethinkdance: Shangaan electro - Soweto’s ultra fast dance music
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Dust Tracks On a Road: Making Dance Visible:... →
“Our communities need to see our artists doing their art.” ~ Senay Dennis (aka Refa 1)
As a transplant from New York (8 years and counting), I have come to expect the performing arts to take over the landscape during warm weather in major cities. New York sets the bar with Summer Stage…
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piecesofablackman asked: hey just curious, but where are you from?
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Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen →
Glorious Food:
Fab.com | Alto Wallpaper Midnight →
In love with this (temporary) wallpaper.
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seethinkdance
Inspired to try & catch them the next time I’m in ATL.
tabbythegreat:
Beautiful Promo for LIFT an all male Black dance company located in ATL. Created by a FSU dance alum!
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Press Pause: "Awake To You" - Taylor McFerrin →
The space between the beats brings to mind… a lover’s breath. In that space… I see the twinkle of stars making themselves known in an ever-darkening sky I hear the varying shades of…
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Press Pause: "Out My Mind (Cecil Beatdown Mix)" →
4 AM. My magic hour. I set a whirlwind in motion over the last four days & now I need to be still. Really still. This mix keeps me from slipping too deep into the melancholy of Erykah’s lyrics while…