Years later and I still dig this song. Video treatment was sexy bad, and song was dope.
Showing posts with label Toronto ish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Toronto ish. Show all posts
July 4, 2009
March 31, 2009
I'm Back Tricks
It really has been a hot minute since I've last updated and Kizz has not been doing a very good job of posting (Bad Minnelli) but at last I have returned! I've actually been on a little vacay in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Visited the fam and and whatnot, was rejuvenated, but now it's back to the grind. Internship and work all picks up to full speed on Monday. But I see that there are some things that need reporting on in my city. But first let me just say that Calgary was cool for the most part except for the lack of people of different ethnicities. A bunch of white people who have no problem showing their distaste for blacks. As frustrating as it was for my fam, I found it oddly comical. *sidenote: I had to bad up a receptionist at the doctor's office just to get some service...fun times* This sad, sad store was the only thing close to an "urban" store I encountered :
But like I was saying, about Toronto, I'm just going to touch on a few topics that are fresh in my memory.
- I missed Fashion Week, but I hear it was F.A.B.O.
- There are some people in the city who are getting some attention, and that attention is getting to their heads. They think because some people know their name/face they are TO celebs...try again
- Woo HAS FINALLY OPENED!!!!! I swear this restaraunt has been the running joke b/w me and Kizz. It is a buffet/lounge (I think) at Yonge/Dundas (Toronto's time square) that has been "opening soon" FOREVER. But I cam back and it's finally open, so I will most def be going there and reporting back tres soon.
- There is no snow in here. Can the choir say AMEN!? I purchased a new pair of shades today and it made my skin tingle with excitement
Anywhoo. Tis all for now. I shall be back soon. Until then. Adios Amigos!
February 25, 2009
It's A New Day
Former B.C. Lions CFL player and educator Dr. Christopher Spence has just been appointed Toronto District School Board director. Dr. Christopher Spence, a renowned educator is also a dedicated community advocate. Spence’s has been the Director of Education for Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board since September, 2004. He has over 15 years senior administration and teaching experience, much with the Toronto District School Board, and is the author several books.
His leadership role in working with the board of education and community at large to manage issues, develop policies and promote causes that benefit students and has achieved considerable results has been widely recognized. He had a significant role in the development of Boys 2 Men, Project G.O. (Girls only) and the Read to Succeed Program, which motivates and teaches boys to read. The successes of these programs were featured in a recent documentary about his life, "Person to Person" and in an article in the Reader's Digest entitled, "Man on a Mission."
Dr. Spence has lectured at my Alma Mater and unfortunately I’ve never had the opportunity to attend or meet him, but have met students under his guidance though my work at the Boys and Girls clubs of Toronto. Each explained how their involvement in one the reading programs under his direction had a significant impact on their lives. I’m eager for DR Spencer to get right to work and implement many of the same successful strategies that he has used previously in his outreach programs. Hopefully it will bring renewed interest and much needed structure to the to Toronto District School Board
His leadership role in working with the board of education and community at large to manage issues, develop policies and promote causes that benefit students and has achieved considerable results has been widely recognized. He had a significant role in the development of Boys 2 Men, Project G.O. (Girls only) and the Read to Succeed Program, which motivates and teaches boys to read. The successes of these programs were featured in a recent documentary about his life, "Person to Person" and in an article in the Reader's Digest entitled, "Man on a Mission."
Dr. Spence has lectured at my Alma Mater and unfortunately I’ve never had the opportunity to attend or meet him, but have met students under his guidance though my work at the Boys and Girls clubs of Toronto. Each explained how their involvement in one the reading programs under his direction had a significant impact on their lives. I’m eager for DR Spencer to get right to work and implement many of the same successful strategies that he has used previously in his outreach programs. Hopefully it will bring renewed interest and much needed structure to the to Toronto District School Board
More details can be read here
Jamelia says: Ok I'm all for ethinc people running things. Big tings. BUT I HATE the fact that he supports black focused schools. He just lost major points. That's hella lame, I'm all for cheanging the school system as it stands right now, but I said it before and I'll say it again a black focused school is NOT the way to positive change. Campbell out....lol
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