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Monday, May 30, 2011
Memorial Day 2011
Today was a good day! One of the best days I have had in a while, even though it was blistering hot outside, I enjoyed myself. Me and one of my very best friends, Ryan, hung out in DC today. We went Kayaking at Jack's in Georgetown, which was a boatload of fun, I didn't think I would enjoy it but I did. Being on the Potomac River was so soothing, the breeze from the water current felt amazing. I would definitely do it again. It was so cool to see all the other kayaks and boats out on the water, everyone was having a good time, enjoying the heat. Once our Kayacking trip was over we went over to Sprinkles and had some of their amazing cupcakes--I literally almost passed out eating my carrot one, so good! I managed to get some good pictures to share, enjoy!
The splintering and the abandoned
I just finished reading Disintegration: The Splingtering of Black America, a wonderful book by Eugene Robinson. Eugene Robinson is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist with the Washington Post and I read his columns regularly, and I often watch him on MSNBC as well. But being a talking head and writing a good book require somewhat different skills so I approached his book without any preconceived notions (I hope).
Without going into too much detail, Mr Robinson basically explores the history of American American economic progress, with a focus on the period that mattered a lot--the 1960s forward. Remember, the laws that codified the second-class status of black people in the United States were dismantled in the 1960s, and before this it was exceptionally difficult to work around Jim Crow and its spawn around the country. Any and all progress after Reconstruction was halted and rescinded by Jim Crow in the early part of the 20th century. Anyway, the splintering of Black America into four groups namely, the transcendent, the emerging group [split into multiracial and immigrant], the mainstream, and the abandoned is insightful in an of itself. Black people, for better or for worse are often considered a monolithic group, and there are differences which are highlighted to some degree in this book.
I would say Eugene Robinson is a member of the transcendent group, the group that has achieved great success in their work and economically despite great odds. In this group, think Oprah, Barack, Vernon Jordan, Michael Jordan, Clarence Page. The list is long. He did a good job explaining what this group represents, and what their resources *both human and otherwise* truly represents in the broader society. He's well connected and is part of this group. But the description of the emerging group is a bit less compelling. It is possible that Eugene has less access and fewer personal connections to draw from. So, this story both from the immigrant and from the multiracial perspective needs to be told more fully by the people who can speak from this perspective.
The description of the abandoned, the poorest, least resourced, and in some areas the least visible haunted me. Again, Eugene Robinson does not come from this world, and after Katrina anyone who bothered to look saw that the poorest black people in this country lived in some ways that were indistinguishable from the poorest of Lagos or Nairobi. What do we do about the increasingly desperate situation of the abandoned? What do we do about the poor high school graduation rates and illiteracy? The single parenthood at very young ages? The increasingly desperate attempts to reach kids who seem unreachable?
I read this blog entry in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Three babies and no high school diploma, and realized again how very difficult the task ahead is. As Eugene Robinson describes, young people having children is a decision that makes complete sense in the world of the abandoned, but in the larger world beyond the confines of their neighborhood, it is an albatross that limits one's progress.
Without going into too much detail, Mr Robinson basically explores the history of American American economic progress, with a focus on the period that mattered a lot--the 1960s forward. Remember, the laws that codified the second-class status of black people in the United States were dismantled in the 1960s, and before this it was exceptionally difficult to work around Jim Crow and its spawn around the country. Any and all progress after Reconstruction was halted and rescinded by Jim Crow in the early part of the 20th century. Anyway, the splintering of Black America into four groups namely, the transcendent, the emerging group [split into multiracial and immigrant], the mainstream, and the abandoned is insightful in an of itself. Black people, for better or for worse are often considered a monolithic group, and there are differences which are highlighted to some degree in this book.
I would say Eugene Robinson is a member of the transcendent group, the group that has achieved great success in their work and economically despite great odds. In this group, think Oprah, Barack, Vernon Jordan, Michael Jordan, Clarence Page. The list is long. He did a good job explaining what this group represents, and what their resources *both human and otherwise* truly represents in the broader society. He's well connected and is part of this group. But the description of the emerging group is a bit less compelling. It is possible that Eugene has less access and fewer personal connections to draw from. So, this story both from the immigrant and from the multiracial perspective needs to be told more fully by the people who can speak from this perspective.
The description of the abandoned, the poorest, least resourced, and in some areas the least visible haunted me. Again, Eugene Robinson does not come from this world, and after Katrina anyone who bothered to look saw that the poorest black people in this country lived in some ways that were indistinguishable from the poorest of Lagos or Nairobi. What do we do about the increasingly desperate situation of the abandoned? What do we do about the poor high school graduation rates and illiteracy? The single parenthood at very young ages? The increasingly desperate attempts to reach kids who seem unreachable?
I read this blog entry in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Three babies and no high school diploma, and realized again how very difficult the task ahead is. As Eugene Robinson describes, young people having children is a decision that makes complete sense in the world of the abandoned, but in the larger world beyond the confines of their neighborhood, it is an albatross that limits one's progress.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Mushrooms and Gnomes
OOTD: Denim Top & Floral Skirt
I'm posting this from my iPhone! :) I always have more OOTDs when I'm on vacation because I feel like I CAN dress up now!! I mentioned this skirt in my last haul video & this is the outfit I was talking about. I did a quick video yesterday and I'll probably be posting it soon too! I trimmed my hair last Friday because its been about 3 months since my last trim and my split ends were REALLY bad! It always looks/feels so much healthier when I trim it. Anyway here's the outfit of the day!
Skirt: Papaya
Belt: Papaya
Shoes: Charlotte Russe
Necklace: Juicy Couture
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posted OOTD video on YouTube
Saturday, May 28, 2011
CHIPOTLE Mexican Grill! (Jacksonville, FL) / Outfit of the Day!!!
It's the weekennnnndddd baby!!! A nice, long 4 day weekend at that...at least for me! Today a couple of friends and myself went to Chipotle Mexican Grill for lunch. I LOVE this place because besides that fact that it's sooo good, the ingredients are organic..WHOOP WHOOP!!!
The menu is pretty simple, limited to pretty much burrito (chicken, steak, barbacoa, carnitas, or vegetarian), burrito bowls which is the burrito without the tortilla wrap, taco salad, and chips and salsa.
I always get the burrito bowl because it's not as overwhelming as the heavy burrito, both are good though.
This time I got a burrito bowl with black beans and rice, chicken, barbacoa, AND steak, fajita veggies, corn salsa, and mild salsa (no cheese or guacamole)....SO GOOD!
My friends both got a burrito. Those babies are pretty heavy!
SO Trice...What were you wearing? You look sooooo cute!!!
The menu is pretty simple, limited to pretty much burrito (chicken, steak, barbacoa, carnitas, or vegetarian), burrito bowls which is the burrito without the tortilla wrap, taco salad, and chips and salsa.
I always get the burrito bowl because it's not as overwhelming as the heavy burrito, both are good though.
This time I got a burrito bowl with black beans and rice, chicken, barbacoa, AND steak, fajita veggies, corn salsa, and mild salsa (no cheese or guacamole)....SO GOOD!
I love the chips and salsa, as you can see!
SO Trice...What were you wearing? You look sooooo cute!!!
- Multi-Colored top-F21
- High waist jeans
- Luichiny Sandals (super cute but you can't tell because the heels were sinking into the mulch!)
- Coach Shades
- Betsy Johnson Hobo Bag ( I LOVE this bag soooo much)
Well, that's all for now lovelies! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and be safe!
~Trice
Friday, May 27, 2011
Captured Curls: Yhanni and Jeffrina
I am very excited to share this weeks Captured Curls with you all! Today you will be reading about how two sisters care for their natural hair, loc'd and loose. The photo below may be familiar to you all if you have Tumblr. The picture happened to land on my dashboard a few weeks ago and I immediately fell IN LOVE with it. One of the sisters (Yhanni, with the locs) ironically started following me on Twitter. I had NO CLUE that she was one of the women in the picture. She tweeted me the picture a few days ago and I almost died, LOL. I had to have them on the blog and I just knew you all would love this post. Read their stories below!
Tell me about YOU
Yhanni: I'm a singer, dancer, actress (but who in LA isn't). Brooklyn, King's County, NY born, Herndon, VA raised, LA, CA living.
Jeffrina: I'm a singer/songwriter, actress, dancer, and mother. Born in New Jersey, raised between NJ, PA, and CA. I now live in Los Angeles and love love love it!
Tell me your hair care regimen (do you use heat, natural products, ect...)
Y: I wash my hair once a week or once every two weeks. I have a lot of hair and it gets dry quickly so I wash it whenever my scalp starts crying.
Jeffrina: I wash my hair every 2-3 days to keep the curls soft and fresh, otherwise they get frizzy and matted. I towel dry it then massage it with hair products while finger twisting my curls.
Tell me your texture and what works best on your hair type
Y: I twist my locs with this tea tree oil product that has a gel-like texture. I moisturize it with Carol's Daughter tiu hair oil, Jamaican Mango and Lime Spray oil and 'Nature's Blessings hair pomade'.
Jeffrina: My hair texture is thick and bushy with tight curls. Mango and Shea butter cream along with Coconut oil are great for moisture and shine. Once it's moisturized, I finger twist the curls with black gel to keep them tight and avoid frizziness.
Tell me the reaction you got when first going natural
Y: I've been natural my whole life.
Jeffrina: Everyone loved it and I felt so free not having to worry about how my hair looked all the time.
Did you BC or transition, if so when or for how long?
Y: N/A
Jeffrina: I transitioned first I cut my hair really short but I still had a relaxer and my hair was straight. Then one day I got sick of the maintenance and just chopped it all the way down til the relaxer was gone and I haven't turned back since. That was about a year and a half ago.
What makes you love your kinks, curls and coils?
Y: Unlike the India Arie song (Love you girl!) I am my hair. My locs are a big part of me, they have to be since it's the only hair style I've known.
Jeffrina: I have had every hairstyle in the book, and never have I felt so free or so confident til' I went natural. I can get up slap some moisture on my hair and keep it moving while still feeling good about myself.
Where can we find you on the web?
Jeffrina: HTTP://WWW.TWITTER.COM/
Anything EXTRA you want us to know?
Y: My birthday is on Tuesday.. hheeeyyy!
Jeffrina: I truly think its amazing you are doing this. It is so important for women of color to love ourselves the way we were born. Not that I have anything against weaves, perms or anything else but I didn't even know the natural texture of my hair until a year and a half ago. Maybe if i would have known I would have loved it way before!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
MORE STRIPES???
Hello Lovelies!
So...I've noticed that I've wore stripes just about everyday this week, unintentionally. I guess I self-consciously love them...WHO KNEW!!! Anywho, Here are the accessories I chose to rock with this outfit I wore to work today.
It was extremely HOT today but I love a bright and shining day so I had to go outside and suck up some of the rays!!! I also wore my hair in a puff today. I tried to get a close up so you can see it! Here's how I rocked the outfit to work. Simple and Chic!
That's all guys. Short and sweet! I;m hoping to get a new camera soon so I can take better pictures but in the meantime this'll do. Have a great day!
~Trice
P.S. I seriously have a thing for putting my hands on my hips! ;)
So...I've noticed that I've wore stripes just about everyday this week, unintentionally. I guess I self-consciously love them...WHO KNEW!!! Anywho, Here are the accessories I chose to rock with this outfit I wore to work today.
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| Black & silver necklace- Steinmart Silver earrings- Body Central Bracelet- Tiffanys & Co. Shoes- Wild Rose Shades- Jimmy Choo |
That's all guys. Short and sweet! I;m hoping to get a new camera soon so I can take better pictures but in the meantime this'll do. Have a great day!
~Trice
P.S. I seriously have a thing for putting my hands on my hips! ;)
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
bob hair cuts
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Bob hair cuts
The Bob hair cuts is one of those classics hairstyles that seem to never go out of trend. No matter what the current fashion goes, it is always there.
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Once cool modern bob hair styles are brought to our attention by many celebrities like Rihanna or Katie Holmes.They is not only wear this short bob hairstyle but with this hairstyle it looks great. Short bob haircuts are very trendy right now, but keep a classic look. Bob hair styles are versatile as Katie Holmes' hair here and there are many types of bobs out there to choose from, here are a few great examples of short bob hair styles.
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