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July 6, 2012
Our Children Deserve Better
Yes, I said it: Our Children Deserve Better
In a country where 58% of African American 4th graders are functionally illiterate, The Lottery uncovers the failures of the traditional public school system and reveals that hundreds of thousands of parents attempt to flee the system every year. The Lottery follows four of these families from Harlem and the Bronx who have entered their children
In a country where 58% of African American 4th graders are functionally illiterate, The Lottery uncovers the failures of the traditional public school system and reveals that hundreds of thousands of parents attempt to flee the system every year. The Lottery follows four of these families from Harlem and the Bronx who have entered their children
Sharp Edges and Blunt Trauma: The Joy and Pain of Skating
Adults Skating in Unison
A group
of twenty-two figure skaters of varying skill levels, and ages, set out
with guidance of two coaches to learn a six-minute version of the
musical Hair in the spring. The journey led to a bond much like the
tribal feeling conveyed in the material. On June 13, 2010, the team
earned 2nd place to the international champions The LA Ice Theater at
the 2010
A group
of twenty-two figure skaters of varying skill levels, and ages, set out
with guidance of two coaches to learn a six-minute version of the
musical Hair in the spring. The journey led to a bond much like the
tribal feeling conveyed in the material. On June 13, 2010, the team
earned 2nd place to the international champions The LA Ice Theater at
the 2010
Sharp Edges and Blunt Trauma: The Joy and Pain of Skaing
Adults Skating in Unison
A group
of twenty-two figure skaters of varying skill levels, and ages, set out
with guidance of two coaches to learn a six-minute version of the
musical Hair in the spring. The journey led to a bond much like the
tribal feeling conveyed in the material. On June 13, 2010, the team
earned 2nd place to the international champions The LA Ice Theater at
the 2010
A group
of twenty-two figure skaters of varying skill levels, and ages, set out
with guidance of two coaches to learn a six-minute version of the
musical Hair in the spring. The journey led to a bond much like the
tribal feeling conveyed in the material. On June 13, 2010, the team
earned 2nd place to the international champions The LA Ice Theater at
the 2010
February 3, 2010
Sardonyx Jade Publishing: Newsletter January 2010
Yes, I said it: A Forty Five Day Challenge
Each year people make New Year's Resolutions that they fail to accomplish. I am following the example of Fabulous Black Women and subscribing to the forty-five day challenge. The challenge requires you to focus on one aspiration you want to attain, something you've wanted but haven't had the support, courage, or resources to achieve. Once you
Each year people make New Year's Resolutions that they fail to accomplish. I am following the example of Fabulous Black Women and subscribing to the forty-five day challenge. The challenge requires you to focus on one aspiration you want to attain, something you've wanted but haven't had the support, courage, or resources to achieve. Once you
October 26, 2009
How Movies Work
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October 21, 2009
My Best Skate to Date
My competition 2009 - 2010 season began with the West Coast Competition hosted by the Tri Valley Figure Skating Club in Valencia, CA. Competition is supposed to be fun and exciting for adult figure skaters. It is a necessary evil in my opinion. I live to learn and grow in knowledge and techniques on the ice. However, the thought of my joy extensively scrutinized and measured against someone
October 10, 2009
Darrick Collins, Sr: Gone Too Soon
Town Hall Meeting September 17, 2009 St. Francis Cabrini Church, Los Angeles, CA
Darrick Collins, Sr: Gone Too Soon
On September 14, 2009 Darrick Collins, Sr. was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy through the wooden fence in his backyard. He was unarmed. He is not the first and others have since perished at the hands of deputies. Get involved and stay active. Its time to change the laws and
Darrick Collins, Sr: Gone Too Soon
On September 14, 2009 Darrick Collins, Sr. was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy through the wooden fence in his backyard. He was unarmed. He is not the first and others have since perished at the hands of deputies. Get involved and stay active. Its time to change the laws and
July 30, 2009
Free Speech, High Hollywood, Illegal Immigration ...
Sardonyx Says… © Volume 2, Issue 7, July 2009In This IssueThe First AmendmentHollywood HighSharp Edges & Blunt TraumaEat WellThe Cost of Illegal ImmigrationWriting positionsLiterary Events 2009New Releases, books in printFavorite Linkswww.pw.org/www.bbon.biz/
July 10, 2009
Sharpe Edges & Blunt Trauma: Buying New Skates
By Sardonyx JadeMy coach looked at my feet and told me to bend my knees. His raised eyebrow declared, "It is time for new skates." "I know, I know. We're going tomorrow." I said before he could verbalize the thoughts clearly displayed on his face.Early the following morning with my mother in tow, I ventured to Anaheim at the suggestion of skating friends. When I entered the address provided
