Chris "Ludacris" Bridges has always been one of my favorite rappers. I always thought his music was fun and silly, and then Release Therapy came out and it completely changed my view of this man. This was an album that was not only awesome, but insightful. As Luda started breaking into acting, I only got more intrigued by him. I started doing some research as to how he came up in the rap game and found that he not only wrote and produced his own music, but he released his records through the label he created. He sold his albums out of the trunk of his car around Atlanta for people to get to know him. Impressive. So, all in all I started seeing that Luda was this really great person, as well as a talented rapper and actor.
Why am I telling you this and why should you care?
http://new.music.yahoo.com/ludacris/news/rapper-ludacris-gives-away-cars-to-contest-winners--61993597
Luda has done it again. He created an essay contest, coupled with a local Atlanta dealership, and gave about 20 cars to people who wrote in about their struggles and why they need a new car. This is philanthropy at its finest and I thought you all should know about it.
On the Michael Jordan front...he's getting put into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Now, why do I say "Jordan taketh away"? Only because he took the opportunity to present this prestigious award away from the many people who helped him along the way. He didn't pick his UNC coach Dean Smith, or his NBA coach Phil Jackson. He picked a man who was before his time and was someone he never worked with directly. David Thompson. Now, I admit that I didn't know who this guy was before I read this article, but David Thompson was "Michael Jordan before Michael Jordan."
You can view the article here: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=mc-thompsonjordan090709&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
The reason why I think this is awesome is that Michael Jordan, arguably the best basketball player of all time, is paying homage to those that came before him. I truly believe that every individual needs to remember and appreciate all those that came before them. It doesn't matter what the situation is, but it is always important to remember that you couldn't be where you are today if it wasn't for the people that lived and breathed before you.
So...thank you Ludacris and thank you Michael Jordan for reminding us about the little ways to make a difference.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Kids/Young Adults Never Cease To Amaze Me
Okay, I know...2 posts in one day may seem excessive, but this is an awesome article too. Please review it here: http://mississippistate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=983337
I will have to say that I am not too sure how brave I would have been in this situation. I would like to think that I would stand up for everyone and take charge of a situation, but you never know until that situation actually happens. Kaleb Eulls on the other hand was brave beyond measure. It is always amazing to see young people be selfless and brave.
I will have to say that I am not too sure how brave I would have been in this situation. I would like to think that I would stand up for everyone and take charge of a situation, but you never know until that situation actually happens. Kaleb Eulls on the other hand was brave beyond measure. It is always amazing to see young people be selfless and brave.
Why Michelle Obama's Hair Matters
Okay, so I look at the top articles on Yahoo! every morning to just get a sense on what people are talking about or what seems to matter to our world.
Today I find an article about Michelle Obama's hair. You can view this article here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20090902/us_time/09171191914700
Now, I am a white woman with extremely straight, blonde hair. My hair cannot hold curl to save its life. My mom used to have to use almost an entire can of hair spray to keep the curls kind of in place for my dance recitals.
I am fortunate to know many different people and therfore have an idea about different types of hair. I know that every person's hair is different. It's always fun to learn about the care of different types of hair, only because it was something that I never really thought about when I was younger.
When I was beginning to become friends with one of my now best friends, we had a conversation one night about our hair. She couldn't understand how I washed my hair everyday, and I couldn't understand that she only needed to wash her hair weekly. Once we both explained our sides, each of us had a revelation: NOT EVERYONE'S HAIR CAN BE TREATED THE SAME.
I think that this article about Michelle Obama's hair is valid because for some reason it is a big deal. The question is why. Why is it such a big deal how people do their hair? People should be able to wear their hair however they want to; without getting looked down upon or stereotyped. I'm sure Michelle Obama's hair would look super cute curly, but however she wants to wear her hair should be okay. This should not be something that is a hot debate. (Another thing to think about is how many other First Ladies have had curly hair, because you know there have been.)
What do you think?
Today I find an article about Michelle Obama's hair. You can view this article here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20090902/us_time/09171191914700
Now, I am a white woman with extremely straight, blonde hair. My hair cannot hold curl to save its life. My mom used to have to use almost an entire can of hair spray to keep the curls kind of in place for my dance recitals.
I am fortunate to know many different people and therfore have an idea about different types of hair. I know that every person's hair is different. It's always fun to learn about the care of different types of hair, only because it was something that I never really thought about when I was younger.
When I was beginning to become friends with one of my now best friends, we had a conversation one night about our hair. She couldn't understand how I washed my hair everyday, and I couldn't understand that she only needed to wash her hair weekly. Once we both explained our sides, each of us had a revelation: NOT EVERYONE'S HAIR CAN BE TREATED THE SAME.
I think that this article about Michelle Obama's hair is valid because for some reason it is a big deal. The question is why. Why is it such a big deal how people do their hair? People should be able to wear their hair however they want to; without getting looked down upon or stereotyped. I'm sure Michelle Obama's hair would look super cute curly, but however she wants to wear her hair should be okay. This should not be something that is a hot debate. (Another thing to think about is how many other First Ladies have had curly hair, because you know there have been.)
What do you think?
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