Hey Guys,
Back for another blog! Just wanted to start off by saying Happy Martin Luther King Day! I wonder what plans people have for today. It doesn’t seem like people still look at this day as anything more than a day off of school/work. I remember in elementary and junior high school, the teachers would give puzzles and little mini-lessons about MLK. Now in high school, we just get homework for a 3-day weekend. What do you guys think about this??
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MLK Day
January 18th, 2010 at 3:13 pm by tricieonetwo TRICIE SAYS Haiti
January 13th, 2010 at 3:01 am by DRaginHAITI Stay strong !!! We are Praying for you !!!
TRICIE SAYS Moving Mountains
January 10th, 2010 at 1:45 am by DRaginMoving mountains what’s up what’s up HOPE YA OILING YA GEARS AND SETTING THEM IN MOTION FOR OUR SHOW COMING UP MANNNN FEB 12TH.
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TRICIE SAYS Its Time for College!!
November 10th, 2009 at 2:45 am by tricieonetwoHey guys
Its about that time of the year for seniors to start applying to college. Personally this is the MOST stressful part of the year. I really do hope everybody is working hard to get their applications together. With today’s economy, just graduating High School isn’t good enough anymore. There’s a college 4 everyone and the government has all kinds of programs and financial aid that gives students money to attend college. Not a lot of schools are very dedicated to making sure their kids find a good college like mines is. SUNY(State University of New York) & CUNY(City University of New York) schools are very affordable for students in New York, especially CUNYs. Applying is simple for CUNYs: Choose 6 schools you would like and then mail a money order of 65 to the CUNY Board. Then head to Cuny.edu and apply. The application process takes less than 25 mins. Applying to SUNYs are like applying to private college without the huge cost of applying to places like Harvard or Princeton. As I saw the movie about Black Wall St, I heard a lady say that kids leave school because they don’t have the money, they don’t have the opportunity. I think this is so true because its real easy for kids especially black kids to become discouraged when it comes to school due to all of the distractions outside of school, whether it be drugs, parties, peer pressure & quick money. Even personal issues cause kids to loose interest in school. I can personally say that school adds extra pressure when you have personal issues that seem bigger than school. I just hope that everybody decides to make something of them selves and go to college!
The first step towards getting ready for college is deciding what major(s) you are interested in. If you cant choose then when applying your major would be listed as Liberal Arts. The next step is to look into colleges that interest you. You can take college tours and speak to reps and go to fairs that occur around the city. Speak to your guidance counselor and get recommendations from your teachers, previous job owners, etc. Make your application stand out. Write a good personal statement. If you need help with writing it, I’ll help you with it! Just let me know if your interested. Good Luck guys!
Sincerely,
Trice
P.S. There is an HBCU Fair November 14th from 11 am to 3 pm. Moving Mountains will be there, hope you will to!!:)
TRICIE SAYS Black Wall Street
October 24th, 2009 at 11:39 pm by tricieonetwoHey guys I’m back with another interesting topic…Black Wall Street. No I’m not talking about The Game’s record label, I’m talking about the most wealthiest all-black communities in America. Up until June 1st 1921, Black Wall Street consisted of 36 all black run business. According to daveyd.com there were “21 churches, 21 restaurants, 30 grocery stores and two movie theaters, plus a hospital, a bank, a post office, libraries, schools, law offices, a half-dozen private airplanes and even a bus system.” All of these which kept money circulating throughout the community. Go to the below website and do your own research now that I gave u a little background information. “http://www.daveyd.com/blackwallpolitic.html” (You don’t have to stop there. You can further look into it as much as u like.) When u finish, let me kno what u think and how u feel and if your views have been changed.
After reading this article I was shocked. I never knew there was an all black community that was successful. They don’t teach you this in school. I think not only is it sad, its upsetting because a lot of young people black and white don’t know an important part of history that should be taught to everybody. In between learning about the first car and the roaring 20’s, why couldn’t they spend a lesson or two on the Black Wall Street?
I bet your wondering what sparked this blog right? Well Moving Mountains had a few guests come to our last rehearsal and we had a very interesting talk. First we had a nutritionist come by and talk to us about how and what we need to eat. That part alone gave us a new outlook towards food even though we all know its going to be hard to make that switch when its something we’ve been accustomed to. Do you feel the same?
After our nutrition lesson, Queon Martin from Hip-Hop 24/7 came by and showed us a little video about Black Wall Street. Then he challenged us to find out more about Black Wall Street on our own, for the simple fact that we wont learn about it in school. And now im challenging you. What do you think? How do you feel?
Sincerely,
Trice
TRICIE SAYS what if i died tonight
September 26th, 2009 at 11:32 pm by tricieonetwo TRICIE SAYS Youth Blog 6
September 26th, 2009 at 11:13 pm by tricieonetwoHey guys:)!!!
Summers coming to an end and school is here again (:() lol. So lets recap on the 2009 summer! Moving Mountains has had the BEST summer! We had about 4 shows and they were great! Aside from Moving Mountains, I had a good summer. I finished my AP camp and I still have to do my last minute school shopping. This being my last year, I have mixed emotions. For one, I like the idea of being finished with high school, but somewhat nervous of fully being in the real world. (And c’mon who wouldn’t like to be the top grade in school?). I just dont want to have 2 deal with the stress of college applications. Making sure you have the right application in by the right deadline and making sure you study hard enough for your SAT scores….nothing but confusion and chaos…one thing I dont mix with. Anyways…. what are your fears this coming school year?(college or high school) Do you think this year is going to be any different from last year? Write back and let me know how you feel
Over & Out,
__Tricie__
TRICIE SAYS Youth Blog #4
July 16th, 2009 at 12:13 am by tricieonetwoHey Guys,
Its been a couple weeks but had 2 study and get ready for AP camp this summer, some of you know how that goes. Anyway, Moving Mountains has a show at the Brooklyn Museum. I know its going to be a good show. Feel free to come out and show us love. Tickets are $25. I’m sure there’s more info on the websites. (Myspace.com/movingmountainsnyc)
On a serious note, i know you guys have heard that the King Of Pop Michael Jackson has died. I still cant believe he’s gone. I wanted somebody to say it was a joke or something. I don’t think the world will see another great just like him. What was your reaction when you found out? What about his kids? I heard that Debbie Rowe is trying to get custody of Prince Michael I and Paris. I personally don’t think she should because she hasn’t been there for their entire lives. Even if she does that’s separating them from Prince Michael II(Blanket). I think they should stay wit their grandmother because she knows them best. I just hope everything works out for the kids. What do you think?
Tricie
TRICIE SAYS Summer Time :)
July 15th, 2009 at 11:58 pm by tricieonetwoHey guys its Trice Again 
So summer is OFFICIALLY HERE! Lol what do you guys plan on doing? I know Moving Mountains has a lot of shows lined up..Speaking of which, come check us out at the Brooklyn Museum July 23rd (check out our Myspace or Facebook for more details). But anyways back to the main topic..This summer I plan on having fun. You know like going to the beach or taking road trips with Moving Mountains…I’m just over excited to be done with school and no go crazy Sunday night to finish any last minute homework lol. But hit me back I want to know what you guys have planned for this summer.
Until Next Time
Trice
TRICIE SAYS About this whole “Swine Flu” business
June 24th, 2009 at 11:50 am by tricieonetwoHey People,
Its Tricie again with a new blog. Ok so about this whole “Swine Flu” business. Do yall really think its all that big of a deal for people to wear those masks on their face even though they dont work? I think its ridiculous. But one thing thats for sure Purell is making a whole lot of money. Every where u go, somebody is pulling out their hand sanitizer. Lol I’m not gonna lie, I have a few of my own. I keep one in both of my lockers and in my bookbag and my purse. Even though I think people are blowing it way out of proportion, I still dont wanna play around and end up with it. But tell me what you guys think. I asked a few people how they felt and I got a bunch of different point of views. For instance somebody told me they think its the Governments way of closing up the borders. Somebody else said its a big epidemic that needs to be taken seriously. Another person told me its a good thing because its closing down schools. But i wanna hear what you guys have to say. Do you agree with these opinions or do you have your own theories. Hit me up
Tricie