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Speak Out!
Good Morning Ladies!
On February 26, 17 year-old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in his gated community as he was walking to a family member’s home from a convenience store where he had just bought some candy.
Trayvon’s killer, George Zimmerman, admitted to police that he shot Trayvon in the chest. Zimmerman, the community’s self appointed “neighborhood watch leader,” called the police to report a suspicious person when he saw Trayvon, a young black man, walking from the store.
When Zimmerman reported Trayvon to the police, they told him not to confront him. But he did and shot the unarmed 17 year old. Zimmerman still hasn’t been charged for murdering Trayvon Martin.
Trayvon was an admirable teen and son. Only at the age 9, Trayvon pulled his father from a burning kitchen, saving his life. He loved sports and horseback riding. He had a bright future ahead of him with dreams of attending college and becoming an aviation mechanic. In a split second it was all taken away from him.
CLICK HERE to sign a petition demanding that Florida’s 18th District State’s Attorney investigate the death of Trayvon Martin and prosecute George Zimmerman for his murder.
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*Tuesday Tunes*
Good Morning Fly Ladies!
Need a morning boost?? Check out Yuna- Live Your Life
“Find your light
Don’t hide from what you are
And rise before you fall
And hope for something more
Live if you really want to”
*Monday Motivation*
“I tell people I’m too stupid to know what’s impossible. I have ridiculously large dreams, and half the time they come true.” -Debi Thomas
“My skating is a very emotional thing that comes from the heart, never doing it for the medal.” – Debi Thomas
“It is great to be a part of the whole skating family, and it makes me feel ecstatic that my name will be among the greats of the sport. “-Debi Thomas
C.O.R.E Pledge
Good Morning Loves!
Check out our awesome C.O.R.E dancers as they state the C.O.R.E pledge…
C.O.R.E Dance Pledge
“I am a beautiful CREATION.
I will seize every OPPORTUNITY.
I will REACH for the stars.
I am EMPOWERED!”
Speak Out!
Good Morning Ladies!
An African American eighth grader from Rochester, NY was recently condemned by teachers and faculties due to her bold essay based off The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. In the essay the 13 year old compares slavery to today’s education system and how it relates to African American students. She expresses that Caucasian teachers do not bridge the gap when it comes to students of color and do not care if students actually comprehend the information given to them.
Jada states that nothing has really changed since slavery; “the same old discrimination still resides in the hearts of the white man.”
Jada states , “Start making these white teachers accountable for instructing you’ and challenged teachers to do their jobs.What merit is there? If teachers have knowledge and are ‘not willing to share because of the color of my skin?’
The young lady’s essay angered teachers and administrators at her school to the point they launched a campaign of harassment against the student. Even though many teachers disagreed wit the essay, the conservative Frederick Douglass Foundation presented her with a special award. They say that she was actually one of the few students who ‘actually demonstrates that she understood the autobiography.’
Check it out…
So Ladies! Do you feel as if her essay was true when it comes to the classroom?
Speak Out!
-C.O.R.E Fam
*Tuesday Tunes*
Good Morning Fly Girls!
Check out one of your fave group’s new single! Yep, you guessed it! It’s Mindless Behavior’s new video for their song “Hello.”
-C.O.R.E Fam
*Tuesday Tunes*
Good Morning Beautiful People!
Check out fly artist Santigold’s new vid Disparate Youth!
Swan Dreams
Good Morning Loves!
In honor of our countdown to C.O.R.E Dance Academy on March 6, 2012, we wanted to feature an extremely inspirational project done by professional ballet dancer, Aesha Ash.
These images are from her empowering project entitled Swan Dreams, which was inspired by her mission to introduce the magic of ballet to both underprivileged and minority communities. She is on a mission of introducing and sharing this precious art form to everyone.
The project uses photography to proclaim the message that beautiful art and boundless talent can be found in all environments. Aesha uses city neighborhoods from the New York community where she was raised as the backdrop for her artistic project, which expresses her desire to see this art form reborn in the urban neighborhoods.
Her goal is to encourage young women of color to NEVER STOP DREAMING!
A portion of the proceeds from each image sold goes towards organizations already at work spreading the beauty and benefits of ballet, as well as providing an opportunity to donate images to schools, youth organizations and community centers.
Ballet is for everyone to experience and share.
Check out more gorgeous and empowering images of Aesha Ash as she tells her story…
-C.O.R.E Fam
