Poetry, Spirituality & Events: January 2017

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

2017 Movie Hidden Figures : John Glenn

by Patricia Britt The movie Hidden Figures was number one at the box office last week. John Glenn's legacy has carried over into 2017, and will surely be limitless, through his historical tie to Katherine G. Johnson mathematician beginning her illustrious career with the title Computer at NASA. Her calculations were instrumental in Astronaut John Glenn's historic journey into space, and safe return to Earth to reach the age of 94. July 18, 1921 – December 8, 2016. From the moment John met Katherine human to human, spirit to spirit, equal to equal in heart, and intelligence by his acknowledgement of the 30 black female "Computers" at NASA when he arrived to meet the NASA team there was a bond. He trusted her knowledge completely. Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, Taraji P. Henson (Descendent of the great explorer Matthew P. Henson (http://www.greatblackheroes.com/science/matthew-henson/ ) played their characters with outstanding dignity, aptitude, and persistence worthy of Academy Awards as their portrayals brought tears to my eyes. Perhaps Taraji P. Henson will follow in Meryl Streep's footsteps with the diversity of her work. Kevin Costner's no non-sense every day guy formula portrayal that compels you to see whatever he's in to see what this good guy will do in each new set of circumstances was played to the heart as usual. Kevin Costner follows in the Paul Newman tradition of simplicity. You can search John Glenn, Katherine G. Johnson, and the other historic pioneers of space at NASA.gov after you note the other names, and triumphs from the film. https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/nasa-knows/who-is-john-glenn-k4.html https://nasasearch.nasa.gov/search?query=katherine+johnson&affiliate=nasa&utf8=%E2%9C%93 The film has all the able elements of greatness right through to the soundtrack available worldwide. The bottom line is kindness combined with intelligence is unstoppable. People, astronauts work together on the space station millions of miles above earth among the stars in space on an international space station level. Lets hope we can work things out on Earth with an act of kindness each day. Stay tuned for a poem called "The Stars on Mars." 2017 Copyright Zimation Arts & Letters Ink Songs: Mothership by Parliament The Right Stuff by Vanessa Williams Moving Mountains by Usher Tightrope by Janelle Monae Silver Shadow by Atlantic Starr https://youtu.be/R9qIbnnGNFA After All by Al Jareau Just a Closer Walk With Thee performed by Mahalia Jackson https://youtu.be/_yk43bMDXRs?list=PLyGabUXyHgAfv2OaDLvS6gjPui0J6a3hp Science Starter Kit It's highly improbable in the limitless vastness of the Universe that we humans stand alone. by Charles Bolden https://www.nasa.gov/about/highlights/bolden_bio.html Neil deGrasse Tyson http://www.haydenplanetarium.org/tyson/profile/about-neil-degrasse-tyson Michio Kaku https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michio_Kaku Bill Nye the Science Guy http://www.planetary.org/about/staff/bill-nye.html https://www.bannekerfoundation.com https://www.deepakchopra.com http://www.livescience.com/environment https://infogalactic.com/info/Main_Page http://www.virgingalactic.com/ https://www.ted.com/talks/elon_musk_the_mind_behind_tesla_spacex_solarcity https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vera_Rubin

2017 Rap Needs Illusion To Relate

2017 Rap Needs Illusion To Relate By Patricia Britt The key to rap is to relate to a particular track, whether it be the beat, or the lyrics in the quest to understand today's youth that have been emotionally battered, and need understanding. Many rappers only have one song a non-rap enthusiast can endure as with heavy metal. One track at a time you can check the pulse of American youth if you have the patience to listen. One track at a time with the metaphysical elements of the Lord in a gospel track, or a dream track would probably make the rap artists product more profitable, and appealing. American youth need to try to meet their elders half way and include a gospel rap song on each project with their concept of God, a philosophical track on each track with their concept of the path to achievement, and contentment, that equals two tracks without curses i.e. composed for an over 30 audience who's hip, or not so hip if this centuries rappers care for their brothers well being in similar circumstances, and image to be held in esteem vs suspicion with all the other forces that sometimes work against, particularly black youth. The ultimate honor one could give their lineage, and to the lions of the Civil Rights Symphony to enjoy this decade since their DNA, and the DNA of ancient shores from the seven continents are the higher soul ground within that circulates, and compels articulation without. With $2.00 and a dream you can help build President Barack Obama’s Presidential library when it’s announced just as you had, and have the opportunity to build the African American Museum of Culture & History in the Smithsonian library complex. One Mic by Nas is a hypnotic thought provoking song, however his catalog is laced with stay out of the boardroom if you're not from the same branch of experience.If one mic matters in the realm of love that carries on in word vibrations the total audience matters. If you google "Sean Combs Motivation" you'll get a myriad of interviews, in addition to the many artists that are his legacy. With music, television, and acting Sean Combs has laid the groundwork to emulate beyond his wild videos also. Russell Simmons teaches meditation, yoga, and has 6 books ( https://www.google.com/webhp…). The knowledge is out there on every level to attain even if this is preaching to the choir. When I met Julian Bond it seemed he never met a stranger after the NAACP Spingarn ceremony for Representative John Conyer's a decade ago. After the event I collected the speech he read from. The first word was "NOW." If you do a google search of now in the bible there is much wisdom to be attained through www.biblegateway.com study. The black man has proved his brilliance, his heroism, his ability to make money, his love of country, his love of family, his love of sports, even his love of self in the roadblocks that sometimes conger a maze that ascends, drops, and clears when philosophy of the heart breaths a fresh sensation each morning he walks through the door to reality with the illusion of the stars electricity within as a catalyst to continue the trip to financial stability, and consistent love in his individual path to freedom with his woman on the climb. The majority of rappers still have to prove other rappers at every level on every avenue matter to them. It's mentorship month for those with a road map to teach those without GPS. 2017 Copyright Zimation Arts Letters Ink www.mybrotherskeeper.org https://www.whitehouse.gov/reach-higher www.greenjobs.net SONGS: BARRY WHITE & Love Unlimited Orchestra - Love's Theme Tobacco Road by Lou Rawls Nothing Can Come Between Us by Sade ABC by the Jackson 5 How Do I Breath by Mario Stay in My Corner by the Dells I'm Wishing on a Star by Rolls Royce No Looking Back by Damita Haddon Hard Habit to Break by Chicago You're My Lady by D'Angelo Jazzie's Groove by Soul II Soul Black Magic Woman by Santana Time & Chance by Color Me Badd Get It Shawty by Lloyd Who's That Lady by The Isleys If I Was a Bird by Floetry Angel of the Night by Angela Bofield Superwoman by Noel Pointer DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Parents Just Don't Understand Just An Illusion by Imagination Nobody by Mai Lee Wildfire by Michael Martin Murphey Sara Smile by Hall & Oats Sweet Freedom by Michael McDonald Last Night by P. Diddy (featuring Kesia Cole) Superwoman by Noel Pointer Open Arms by Journey I Need Love by LL Cool J Cherish by Kool & the Gang Jacobs Song by Bri - Keys To My Heart www.soundcloud.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY3Z45owIX0 http://www.oldies.com/artist-songs/TD-Jakes.html Lets Just Praise the Lord by TD Jakes / Potters House https://youtu.be/bn2DSxsW59A www.tdjakes.org Inline image 1 Quote: "I swear I couldn't love you more than I do right now, and yet I know I will tomorrow." by Leo Christopher "Your attitude determines your altitude." by Zig Ziglar Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground. by Theodore Roosevelt We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. by Jesse Owens If the road to social transformation can be paved only by saints who never make mistakes, the road will NEVER be built. by Van Jones Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything. by Plato Google Pat Britt Poetry Spirituality & Events to see my latest blog on President Obama : North Star Blue Print Books by President Obama Dreams From My Father The Audacity of Hope Of Thee I Sing Barack Obama In His Own Words Words That Changed a Nation : The Most Celebrated and Influential Speeches of Barack Obama

Sunday, January 15, 2017

2017 Obama Legacy: North Star Blue Print

2017 Obama Legacy : North Star Blue Print : President Barack Obama By Patricia Britt President Barack Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii land of the Demi-God Maui as folk lore tells. You can see the president’s long form birth certificate online, perhaps they’ll put a replica in a glass case on display at vital records in Hawaii for a tourist attraction. President Obama’s documented achievements rooted in the intimate knowledge of the Constitution, other relevant American documents i.e. the Federalist Papers, world history, Chitown logic, Christianity and the awesome mysticism of Hawaii & the Far East accented by the foundation of love he acknowledged, and held onto for love's sake resulted in the culmination of a fair man who retains knowledge, because it’s based in truth, and the internalization of justice. All of these elements allow him to apply theory, perception, vision, and projections from home to galaxies unknown with concrete style. President Obama has established a duplicatable code to be copastetic, and accelerate the path to achievement for anyone woven through the Internet, which is that much more valuable for the statistic in search of elevation. His goal was to leave a blue print for purpose, unity, and progress. Search for the meaning of the “NORTH STAR” in the sky you view that is part of our solar system in the Milky Way Galaxy on a clear night, within your heart where the ultimate code is programmed, or absorb it from the history of the world from the moment our time began on earth. The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. Senator Barack Obama launched his campaign for the Presidency in Springfield, Illinois. He took his first vacation as President to the Virgin Islands. His last State Dinner was with Italy. His most recent vacation was in Hawaii. His farewell speech was in Chicago. He’s got thousands more miles to log so look alive, and you just might get a selfie in a year, or so! Think quick! Study the www.whitehouse.gov web site. Stay woke & vote for the man with a plan in your city. Contact your party’s state office via email, and ask about the next November slate of candidates & www.rockthevote.org. The Internet will hold the questions, and answers Barack Obama posed, and carried out for anyone with an interest in following the North Star of tomorrow anywhere, anytime, anyplace. President Obama left technological, and hard copy road maps here, there, and everywhere. People internalize at least three schools of thought 1. “If I’m on the treadmill next to you, it’s a race, a competition.” by Anonymous 2. Non competitive : The satisfaction of life is people interaction. 3. Your life only has meaning as it relates to my achievement. 4. A mixture of the above. With eyes on the prize at all times Senator Barack Obama attained the presidency of the United States of America, held it for two terms, and made a positive difference in many lives, in many ways. Jobs have been gained the last 75 consecutive months (Brookings Insitute), graduation rates are up. President Obama will continue his legacy through the Brothers Keeper initiative, his presidential library in Chicago, and who knows what else with common sense, and empathy for all from coast to coast in the calm, and through the storms. Change, Hope, Cheers to the Obama’s to infinity, and God bless them always as they've blessed all of us. For the Beauty of the Rose We also Water the Thorns. Thank you, for reading my last two posts for Poetry, Spirituality, and Events. Technical mishaps occur sometimes. For publishers you may also see some of my older work at www.nabj.org for employment opportunities. 2017 Copyright Zimation Arts & Letters Ink https://www.whitehouse.gov/my-brothers-keeper www.brotherskeeper.org wwwbarackobama.org https://www.whitehouse.gov/reach-higher www.greenjobs.net SONGS: Gratitude by Earth Wind & Fire Mama Used to Say by Junior I-O-U by Freez Beautiful Day by U2 How I Made It Over by Mahalia Jackson Could It Be I’m Falling in Love by Spinners With Your Love by Jefferson Starship Love is on the Way by Dave Koz Forever Your Girl by Paula Abdul La La Means I Love You by The Delfonics Share My Life by Kem Run To Me by Angela Winbush Mighty Love by the Spinners Love X Love by George Benson Yes We Can Can by the Pointer Sisters Make Me Like You by Gwen Stefani At Last performed by Beyonce Walking in Rhythm by the Blackbyrds Love Ballad by LTD Friends and Strangers by Ronnie Laws A Love of Your Own by Average White Band Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue by Crystal Gayle Can We Talk by Tevin Campbell Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel by Tavares Cater 2U by Destiny’s Child Always & Forever by Heatwave Betcha By Golly Wow by the Stylistics Push It by Rick Ross Must Be Nice by Lyle Jennings Work To Do performed by Vanessa Williams Fair Weather Friend by Ernie Isley Sound of Summer by Jazz Masters Searching by Change Love Roller Coaster by the Ohio Players The Boss by Bruce Springsteen Signed Sealed Delivered I’m Yours by Stevie Wonder Earth Song by Michael Jackson High by Skyy How Do I Breathe by Mario Places & Spaces I’ve Been by Donald Byrd & the Blackbyrds Paradise by Sade Don’t Stop Believin by Journey Controversy by Prince Spotlight by Jennifer Hudson I Will Always Love You by Dolly Pardon Better TImes by Dianne Reeves Stereo Hearts by Adam Levine One Nation Under a Groove by George Clinton Blackwater by The Doobie Brothers One Man's Dream by Yanni Sun Goddess by Ramsey Lewis Grazing in the Grass by Hugh Masekela People Make the World Go Round by Stylistics You Raise Me Up by Celtic Women Quiet Storm by Smokey Robinson God is Able by Smokie Norful Lets Stay Together by Al Green Fallin like Dominoes by Blackbyrds Jesus Walks by Kanye West A Fifth of Bethoven by Walter Murphy What Kind of Man Would I Be by Chicago The Impossible Dream performed by Andy Williams A Heart is a House of Love by the Dells Yah Mo Be There by James Ingram , Mothership Connection by Parliament, Pass the Peas performed by Nasty Delicious Nani by Leward Kaapana https://youtu.be/WZ-y3qT83ns?list=RDqXw71KxjKSw We Are Family by Sister Sledge Meditation de Thais, Sarah Chang Love You With a Sense of Purpose by Third World Help Me Believe by Kirk Franklin Somebody Loves You Baby by Patti Labelle 8675309 by Tommy Tutone www.mybrotherskeeper.org https://www.whitehouse.gov/my-brothers-keeper www.whitehouse.gov/reach-higher TELEVISION CNN Special : “The Legacy of Obama” produced by Fareed Zakaria Time Editor / GPS Sunday’s Highlight – President Obama’s trademark’s were tolerance, courtesy, and equality. Quotes, a few words of wisdom from the past & present to research, and absorb. It all goes so fast, and character makes the difference when it's close." by Jesse Owens Hearts are the strongest when they beat in response to noble ideals. by Ralph Bunche Power is the flower of organization. by A. Philip Randolph If you see something that is not right, not fair, not just you have a moral obligation to do something about it. by Congressman John Lewis There is a source of power in each of us that we don't realize until we take responsibility. by Diane Nash We have the greatest hospitals, doctors, and medical technology in the world - we need to make them accessible to every American. by Barbara Boxer A good education is a foundation for a better future. by Elizabeth Warren You can't have a physical transformation until you have a spiritual transformation. by Cory Booker The power to arrest - to deprive a citizen of liberty - must be used fairly, responsibly, and without bias. by Loretta Lynch Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never has and it never will. if you find the level of oppression that a people will accepts, that is exactly what they will get. by Danny Davis The Constitution guarantees due process, not judicial process. by Eric Holder Our party is a diverse one, as is my home state of Illinois. by Dick Durbin Bias has to be taught. If you hear your parents downgrading women or people of different backgrounds, why, you are going to do that. by Barbara Bush What a privilege to be here on the planet to contribute your unique donation to humankind. Each face in the rainbow of colors that populate our world is precious and special. by Morris Dees Instead of working to undo POTUS exec action, we need to work collaboratively to achieve comprehensive immigration reform. by Senator Mazie Hirono It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. by Henry David Thoreau Leadership is found in the action to defeat that which would defeat you… You are made by the struggles you choose. by Reverend C.T. Vivian Awards become corroded, friends gather no dust. by Jesse Owens You gotsta love all God's Children. by Reverend Joseph Lowery But despite historic levels of obstruction, President Obama was able to bring the economy back from the verge of a second Great Depression. Representative Steny Hoyer The Humanity of All Americans is diminished when any group is denied rights granted to others by Julian Bond http://www.colorlines.com/articles/9-powerful-thought-provoking-julian-bond-quotes http://www.colorlines.com/articles/9-powerful-thought-provoking-julian-bond-quotes In my view, investing in libraries is an investment in the nation's future. by Bill Gates I am somebody. I am a somebody. I am a child of God. I may not be educated but I am somebody. I may not have any money but I am somebody. I may not eat steak every day but I am somebody. I may not look the way you look but I am somebody. by Reverend Jesse Jackson "All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence" by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We have so much room for improvement. Every aspect of our lives must be subjected to an inventory... of how we are taking responsibility. by Nancy Pelosi We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. by Aristotle The time is now for Congress to address health care in America. by Representative John Conyers, Jr. I think those autoworkers whose industry would have collapsed if the president hadn't intervened are certainly better off. by David Axelrod We have a hope of succeeding if we learn from our past mistakes and pull together to make the hard choices. by Senator Carl Levin Agriculture looks different today our farmers are using GPS and can monitor your irrigation systems over the Internet. by Debbie Stabenow I'm here because I stand on many, many shoulders, and that's true of every black person I know who has achieved. by Vernon Jordan We must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles. by Jimmy Carter Once you make it to your point of making it, you'll appreciate the struggle. by NAS Americanism is not a matter of skin or color. by Senator Daniel Inouye Today’s Constitution is a realistic document of freedom only because of several corrective amendments. Those amendments speak to a sense of decency and fairness that I and other Blacks cherish. by Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall http://thurgoodmarshall.com/the-bicentennial-speech/ In a world where change is inevitable and continuous, the need to achieve that change without violence is essential for survival. by Ambassador Andrew Young The Humanity of All Americans is diminished when any group is denied rights granted to others by Julian Bond http://www.colorlines.com/articles/9-powerful-thought-provoking-julian-bond-quotes http://www.colorlines.com/articles/9-powerful-thought-provoking-julian-bond-quotes It is the ultimate luxury to combine passion and contribution. It's also a very clear path to happiness. by Sheryl Sandberg I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself. by Arianna Huffington Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. by Steve Jobs Fighting corruption is not just good governance. It's self-defense. It's patriotism. by Vice President Joe Biden Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. by Warren Buffet I think everything I have done in my life, my reasons at the time were right no matter how things worked out. by Steve Wozniak If we can reach in with the art and touch the imagination of the child, no matter who, we have affected that child. by Ossie Davis Where there is love, there is God by Mother Teresa, Peace builds bridges;hatred is the builder of walls by Pope Francis, Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew. They're what make the instrument stretch, what make you go beyond the norm.” ― Cicely Tyson In my view, investing in libraries is an investment in the nation's future. by Bill Gates No Act of Kindness No Matter How Small is Ever Wasted by Aesop A Life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives by Jackie Robinson Books by President Obama Dreams From My Father The Audacity of Hope Of Thee I Sing Barack Obama In His Own Words Words That Changed a Nation : The Most Celebrated and Influential Speeches of Barack Obama http://www.faithdome.org Pastor Dr. Betty R. Price, Rev. Frederick KC Price, DD, Rev. Fred Price Jr.

Monday, January 2, 2017

Style : Michelle Obama

by Patricia Britt

We have a lovely First Lady inside and out. Here's just a touch of her impact that will continue every time someone searches and views her words on the Internet.

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