Remember
the Time?
the Time?
The Year...
What is...
What the french fry?
Who is...
It didn't make me rich!
Who in the world...
Reclaiming my time!
Who said...
Adulting 101
What is...
Emancipation Proclamation
What is 1863 (January 1)?
WILD
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Was a cheer leader in high school.
Addicted to playing cards in college and went cold turkey.
Afraid to fly.
Never felt their work was finished.
Does not like using elevators.
Knows for a fact that birds have a personal vendetta against them.
Left dressing room without pants on.
Ate horse steroids by accident.
Went through carwash with one car window open.
Made wedding dresses from paper towels for dog.
Forgot to add water to microwaved Oodles o' Noodles.
Broke an umbrella handle on a man's head.
Hid (vaccination) permission slips from parents.
Loves the word "SH**".
Sniffs random people when they walk past.
Has an array of affiliations
Almost went to jail because friends were stealing from Macy's.
Has hitch hiked before.
Is usually late arriving to family and work-related events.
Involved with the Black Panther Party for Self Defense.
Could've gotten paid!
A. Saved chewed gum and posted them on my bed post.
B. Collected precious rocks (chunks of concrete).
"Was that a nerve?"
Who is U.S. Rep Cedric Richmond
Now that you are 18!
Buy property
Don't be afraid to ask for help; no one does life alone.
Forgive
Get out of your own way...always remember you are in the driver seat of your life
He's just not that into you. Move on.
Your mom is right.
open your eyes listen to your thoughts
Stop fighting with your brother. Go get in trouble with him and hug him more.
You will not get more freedom because of your age.
that its ok to be awesome and not to feel shame or embarrassed or guilty to let your full light shine.
Don’t eat “just one more”
Don't do it
Iowa State College (University) was founded
What is 1858?
Things that make you go: "hmmm!"
A. Afraid of live roaming chickens.
B. Likes to imagine date night activities for Pat, Beverlyn, and Humphrey Bogart.
This is my passionfruit!
Loves reading fiction thrillers
Hear Ye, hear ye!
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Never forget that you stand on the shoulders of a mighty people
Eff it. Do you!
Don’t let your ancestors convince you that suffering builds character. It doesn’t.
Play to win.
Find out the truth about your history and make it known.
Think before you do.
Thinking outside of the box requires knowing and understanding the box itself and what is in it. Otherwise are you really thinking?
Read a book!
Pay it forward.
Life is a carnival. Many ups and downs but you will always find something sweet somewhere.
Giraffes once had small necks. Adapt.
Don't stop fighting for what's right.
Don't be afraid to work for what you know is right.
Play Writes
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Colored Museum by George C. Wolfe
Richard Wright Native Son
August Wilson - Fences
Tyler Perry's Madea
Lorraine Hansberry's Raisin in the Sun
Lydia (Gartin) Diamond/Stick Fly
The Wiz, Bubbling Brown Sugar
Guadalís Del Carmen - Tolstoy’s Daughters
Tyler Perry - Madea's big happy family
Dee Abdullah this joint is jumping
Lin Manuel Miranda - Hamilton
Do The Right Thing - Spike Lee
J.E. Franklin - Black girl
Ruby Dee-- A Raisin in the Sun
Lydia Diamond, Smart People
Ames was established
What is 1864?
ROTFL!
Fist fights on the street, a lot of them!
Give me liberty, or risk death!
Wants to be left alone to park a car.
This... in Iambic Pentameter
End racism!
Don't just watch people struggle. If you cannot be a resource, send another.
Live life and laugh often.
...My opening of a speech would start with James Baldwin’s words: “We can disagree and still respect each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.” ...and end with" you behave like you really think you shouldn’t have to do your own learning. You act like people of color have the burden not only of explaining it to you but also of explaining it to you in a way that you would like and accept. then here this: Black people are sick and tired of educating White folk about racism. And I personally will not accept your questions of ignorance."
You think I'm fine, but I can't breathe.
NO excuses
Don't forget to drink your mojito.
My experience being in a wave pool with my 50+ year old parents
Jessie Norman and Kathleen Battle singing "He's got the Whole World in His Hands"
You are free to go.
Don't Need No Doctor!
A. Tobacco leaves
B. Wet washcloth
C. "You’ll be alright; shake it off.”
“The Ames Few” started
What is 1993?
That might be a deal breaker!
Will cut in front of the line, given the opportunity.
WILD
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Glued jigsaw puzzles.
Made potholders to combat poverty in Laos, while living in poor community in US.
Collected foreign currency from travels.
Sold Mary Kay products.
Wants to be left alone to paint.
Wants to be left alone to watch PBS series.
Wants to be left alone to meditate.
Wants to be left alone to care for her plants.
Wants to be left alone to process.
Wants to be left alone to organize.
Wants to be left alone to cry.
Loves reading car magazine articles and books
Loves cooking
Loves exercise
Loves READING
Loves gardening
Loves drawing
Momma used to say...
"I know some things."
Voice only Momma could love!
Choose someone to sing their selected chorus!
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