Been a minute since I posted on my blog. I just feel like being free. I took an extremely long nap today and which results in me being awake at 6:23 AM. I just have some self questions, like untimely what is time?
What is every second of our day truly for?
Why do people “waste” time? Or take it for granted.
I am a very hard lover. I love everything. Even the stuff I “hate”. I want to know everyone has the source of love present in their life.
As I get older I tend to miss the simpler times of life. Where all we had was good feelings. The bad feelings were so far and few in between. Of course depending on your childhood. But still. Nothing measurable to what we go through now.
I just want to remind everyone to stay genuine. And to practice moving with love. The more consciously aware we are of our actions and what they are derived from; the more control we have over our emotions that can stem from situations.
Positivity wins every situation. I can’t think of a time my positive nature hasn’t changed a confrontation from turning ugly.
I don’t want to look back and think, “wow, all I did was waste ALOT of time”.
20 somethingshave no guildelines other than the task of FINDING US(YOU). So take those wasted times and drive it into learning more about you. That’s never a second of waste. Xox
A college degree after years of hard work and dedication is a milestone that deserves to get celebrated.
It’s that time of the year when proud family, friends, professors and coaches gather to cheer you on for your accomplishment.
Rutgers University is having 3 separate commencement ceremonies for their graduating class of 2018.
You can join the College of Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences fellow students on Sunday, May 13 at 10 a.m. The president and chief executive officer of Paypal, Dan Schulman, will receive an honorary doctor of human letters degree as well as address the graduates at the 2018 University Commencement.
This special ceremony falls on Mothers day, making the air very special and will be held at High Point Solutions Stadium on Busch Campus. No tickets are required to attend the event at the stadium.
Rutgers University-Newark Commencement will be held on that following Monday morning of May 14 at the Prudential Center in Newark. Hip-hop icon, award-winning actress, singer/songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and humanitarian, Queen Latifah, will receive an honorary doctor of fine arts degree. Queen Latifah will also be delivering a keynote address to the graduates.
“Queen Latifah has been a consistent supporter of Newark and a source of inspiration for creative people and entrepreneurs in our city and throughout the world,” said Lyneir Richardson, Executive Director of The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and Economic Development at Rutgers – Newark.
This ceremony starts at 9 a.m.
Rutgers Camden is celebrating the graduates on May 16 at and May 17 at the BB&T Pavillion in Camden. There will be a number of ceremonies held on both days.
Anita Hill, a national activist and public figure will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree and is delivering the keynote address to the Rutgers University–Camden Class of 2018.
Rutgers University looks forward to saluting the graduates and celebrating the achievements.
Nishuane Park is the stomping grounds for the 2018 Montclair Jazz Festival being held 12-9 p.m. on August 11.
Six years strong, the festival is opening the doors to Grammy Award-winning pianist Eddie Palmieri, and saxophonist and Montclair resident Oliver Lake, who is scheduled to perform as part of a trio with fellow Montclair resident Reggie Workman on bass and drummer Andrew Cyrille.
The Royal Bopsters Project will also be taking the stage as a jazz vocal ensemble.
The announcement of the festival lineup will be on May 17. The kick off gala and an old school dance party will take place in July. The week before the festival, there will be free musical concerts in Montclair performed by Jazz House Kids students.
The jazz festival is a no tickets required event due to support of various donors, including major sponsors The Bravitas Group and The Silver Family Foundation.
source: http://www.montclairjazzfestival.org
This all day musical extravaganza offers a dozen of local food vendors and also welcomes you to bring your own food.
The festival is family friendly with special programs for kids taking place all day long in the Family Jazz Discovery Zone.
One of the world’s best known entertainers, Bill Cosby, was found guilty of three counts by a jury Thursday.
The 80-year-old faces up to 10 years in prison on each count, which could be served concurrently. It was the second time a jury was to decide his fate after his first trail last summer resulted in a deadlock jury.
Andrea Constand, 45, alleges Cosby drugged her with pills he called “your friends” and proceeded to molest her in January 2004. The defense star witness was Marguerite Jackson, a former Temple University colleague of Constand’s who testified that Constand spoke of framing a famous person for the purpose of filing a lawsuit. Constand received nearly $3.4 million from Cosby over a decade ago.
Judge Steven O’Neil ruled that Cosby will remain free until the sentencing.
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The verdict was a victory for the #MeToo movement, which has exposed sexual harassment and misconduct in entertainment, media, politics and beyond.
Up and coming singer, Alyx Stiff, says, “With everything going on, I know a case like this will make a statement. Regardless of the situation at hand, no one should feel out of control from themselves, if he made anyone feel like that–then, justice was served”.
Bloomfield College’s graduate class of 2018 ceremony will be held on Friday the 18th of May at 9:30 a.m. on the College’s Quadrangle. The graduates of this day will be apart of the 145th class to walk and receive diplomas from Bloomfield College.
NJ Governor Phil Murphy will be recieving a honorary degree in the celebration alongside Six-time Grammy-winning, Christian McBride, and President of Chungnam National University in South Korea, Deog-Seong Oh.
Live streaming will be available at https://livestream.com/accounts/8397154 .
All of us go through things daily– and all of us need something to make us relax, reminisce and rise.
As time keeps going on and on I’m realizing I find a lot of sanity in music (I can’t sing one lick so maybe that’s why I love it so much). Even besides lacking musical harmonizing skills, I find myself falling deep into rhythms, and feeling the flow of words travel through me at the most therapeutic times.
Nothing makes a bad day better than dimmed room, candles lit and clean sheets with your favorite songs bouncing off the walls and captivating your mind as if it’s sorting your unclear thoughts out and allowing yourself to look into the roots of your conscience.. music in your 20s.
At an age where we have to be more that capable of switching it up and being on go at all times. The twentysomethings are all about you and setting yourself up for the future you are creating. We can’t go about this time of our lives without some theme songs to speak for us.
So do you know the artists you must have on your everyday playlists to get it through? Don’t stress, I’m about to put you on.
Jhene Aiko: The soothing voice of Jhene Aiko was gifted to us and we must appreciate it in this age. Aiko who just left our #twentysomethingclub in March, has all the goods through love, lust, aspirations, heartbreak and growth. Any projects since 2011 is sure to get you through something.
Must listen: “Bed Peace” “The Worst” “Hello Ego” “My Mine”
Drake: Canadian rapper, who has been in the game for over a decade now, has the blueprint. Most of his career has been telling the story of his life and transitions through these #twentysomethings.
You can find his story on how he took a chance on himself, how he caught attention and how he turned his brand into an empire. The must listen in this category are in chronological order through his ten released projects.
Must Listen: “Special” “Closer” “Successful” “Say What’s Real” “Lust for Life” “Ignant Sh*” “Over” “Up all Night” “Fireworks” “Unforgettable” “Over My Dead Body” “Make Me Proud” “Lord Knows” “Furthest Thing” “Worst Behavior” “Pound Cake” “Legend” “Preach” “How About Now” “30 for 30 Freestyle” “U with Me?” “Nothing into Somethings” “Sacrifices” “Fake Love”
SZA: TDE’s only lady, took 2017 for a spin when she released her debut studio album, Ctrl. She had two previous projects and random releases on her soundcloud account which acquired a subtle but passionate fan base. SZA’s lyrics are described as “unravelling,” that revolve around themes of sexuality, nostalgia, and abandonment. She’s one of the artist that remind us that we aren’t the only ones confidently lost out here. And she has a special song just for us #twentysomethings. Even with the recent announcement that she’ll only be releasing one more album, I have a feeling her music is going to live for a very long.
Russ: Self made artist from New Jersey is essential to this age because he is transparent in a time where people are putting up fronts daily. From his social media accounts to interviews to his music, you get what you get– him. “I think there was no room to doubt because I was so in love with music and so in love with the process. I would have only doubted myself if I was really attached to the result of what I was doing, but I was always doing it and will always do it for the love of making songs, and if you liked it you liked it, if you didn’t you didn’t. It was always pure and always will be pure.”
Must Listen: “What They Want” “Losin’ Control” “Do it Myself” “Longetivity Freestyle” “Always Knew” “Forbes List” “Be Somebody”
(Old)Kanye West: I hate to discriminate but there will never be another “Old Kanye”. Essential to life and understanding is knowing some of them gems Kanye gave us before the cuffed life. He will forever be one of the greatest influencers in this music stuff.
Source: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Must Listen: “Through the Wire” “All Falls Down” “Jesus Walks” “Diamonds From Sierra Leone” “Touch the Sky” “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” “The Glory” “All of the Lights” “Devil in a New Dress” “I Love Kanye”
Honorable Artists:
Kehlani, Rihanna, Alina Barez, Future, H.E.R., J.Cole, Jay-Z, Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj.
While there is so many artists and music out there that speaks to our souls this list should get you started. We are capable of so much. The world is in front of you, not behind– go get it and listen to these jams while doing it.
The road to recovery and redemption is a long way traveled when dealing with any life altering thing.
Source: Dayanni Cochran
The road to redemption is a journey of a million tests and truths. Various members of the Bloomfield community came together to hear about the road Vance Johnson traveled.
Fomer NFL player and New Jersey native, Vance Johnson, came to Bloomfield to share his story and urge students to not be like him.
Johnson is an ex- Denver Bronco has played in three Superbowls over the souse of his 10-year career. He served as the key speaker to an audience of about 84 people Tuesday, in a day event hosted by the A.D.E.P.T. Committee.
A man before us who only wants to “break the chain”. The chain he is referring to, is the cycle of substance abuse. Once a child in a abusive household and says he, “just knew there was no way he could turn out like his father”.
He went from trying out for Olympics, to being drafted and then losing it almost all.
Alicia Cook introduces Vance Johnson to the packed multipurpose room. (Sourcevia Twitter: @the_alicia_cook)
“I just knew he would be perfect for the school,” said organizer of the event and Communications director of Bloomfield College, Alicia Cook.
Johnson and Cook crossed paths last year at an event, as their both dedicated to the figth against loss and substance abuse.
“He’s relatable, I think everyone could find a piece of them in his story. Even I did, as a white woman,” Cook added.
Vance Johnson who is now four years clean and in recovery is just thankful to be able to save people from the dangerous road substance abuse can cause.
Someone who started the presentation with telling the audience they wouldn’t be looking at him the same after he told his story– stole the hearts and admirations of many. As there were lines formed, one to take a picture and another for a look at Johnson’s three superbowl rings, i believe the purpose of the event was served.
Fifty years ago, more than 100 cities across the United States went into rage and riots after news broke out that Martin Luther King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Some cities were sent into chaos over several days.
One man murdered led to hundreds of buildings being burned, thousands of arrest and approximentaly 40 people loss their life. With losing a leader, a reveloutionary, and the peace of the nation– people were brought together to mourn. Memorial services and demonstartions stemmed from all over the world.
Washington D.C., Detroit, Chicago, and Baltimore were the most affected by the MLK asaasination riots. Of the 39 people who died in the nationwide disturbances, 34 were black.
The convulsions unleashed by a sniper in Memphis left the nation with unpromising questions still need to be answered. Were cities in flames only premonitions of an America without Martin Luther King?
With this week making it fifty years, how far has america came?
A continous string of police shootings of unarmed black men and women — including the controversial shooting death of Stephon Clark last month in Sacramento, continues to create an uneasy divide between law enforcement and African Americans. Clark, 22, is just the latest in a long list of police shootings of black men —such as Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo.; Laquan McDonald in Chicago; and Walter Scott in North Charleston, S.C.— that have shaken America in the recent years.
A college degree after years of hard work and dedication is a milestone that deserves to get celebrated.
The president and chief executive officer of Paypal, Dan Schulman, will receive an honorary doctor of human letters degree as well as address the graduates at the 2018 University Commencement.
Hip-hop icon, award-winning actress, singer/songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and humanitarian, 
Fifty years ago, more than 100 cities across the United States went into rage and riots after news broke out that Martin Luther King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Some cities were sent into chaos over several days.
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