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On the Second Day

Posted by minamedia on February 5, 2012 at 9:05 AM Comments comments (0)

of Black History Month, Canada gave to me...

Black History Month Poster

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Now your history!

Miss A

25 Days of Black History Canada

Posted by minamedia on February 4, 2012 at 9:05 AM Comments comments (0)

On the first day of Black History Month, Canada gave to me...

John Ware and Viola Desmond commemorative stamps!John Ware and Viola Desmond

Issued: Feb. 1, 2012

Article published in

Canada's Stamp Details (Vol. XXI No 1; January to March 2012)

John Ware was a cowboy who helped establish the ranching industry in the part of the prairies that would eventually become Alberta.  Read More...

Hoping to pick up a collection this weekend :)

Miss A

SAG. A Beautiful thing.

Posted by minamedia on January 30, 2012 at 8:00 PM Comments comments (0)

Did you see it?  It was one of those rare and fleeting pieces of history when we as sistahz were represented in a moment of raw and genuine beauty.  Flawless talent transcended the 18th annual SAG awards last night, and ladies, you done us proud.

This was a night of honest and worthy recognition.  No talk of quota's needing to met.  Not big hoopla around all the "black nominee's".  Just matter of fact winning for roles that were well written, and clealy represented.

There is a certain amount of humiltiy and aspiration that aurates around both Miss Octavia and Miss Viola.  Confident in ability, they were gratious in acknowledgment.  To be recognized among their peers, it was an honour well deserved, and well received.  

I applaud and am fiercly inspired by their winning.  They carry these nods with responsibility... not ego, teaching us that success is not just about showing up, but showing up day after day, time and time again. A virtue and humility that many on the red carpet could learn from.

With grace, may you both continue to be bold, beautiful and brave.

Much Love,
Miss A

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