This was my third time attending the DANCE AFRICA FESTIVAL & BAZAAR. Once again, it did not disappointed. I enjoyed it so much I attended 2 days in a row. The Festival was held Downtown Brooklyn, where part of Ashland Place and Lafayette ave were shut to accommodate the tents and visitors of the festival. Sponsored by BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), the festival became a sensation decades ago; and even in theses days where Downtown Brooklyn (and most part of Brooklyn) is being transformed into a second Manhattan, the place was well set around the construction areas. This year was the 39th anniversary of the Festival and Senegal was the featured country. It was filled with different vendors selling either food, different African and Caribbean arts and also clothing (I was able to purchase my first Dashiki).
Next year will be 40 years the Festival will celebrate. I know they will do something even bigger, maybe what you will see here will encourage you to come to the next one.
I definitely enjoyed myself with my cousin who came with me. I did miss the opening dance ceremony and certain important highlights of the Bazaar Festival but I hope it will encourage you to come next year and the year beyond, as long as the City of New York will let us vibing in the different African Sounds. I will come back again next year!!
I made a video on my Youtube channel to speak about the latest vitamins I am taking since the year has started.
This is my first step to restore health not only on my hair but also for my body in general. As you know I have Fibroids and I also have Iron Deficiency. After my Hairfinity Experiment, I had to find what works best for me. Also, during the Winter, I usually have less energy. I do get sometimes depressed, only because the sun is not as present as it is the rest of the year, and by Self-Diagnosing, I found out it is called Seasonal Affective Disorder. I wanted to find Vegetarian Vitamins to really restore my health. After doing long research I found theses vitamins and it works well on myself, so I wanted to share with you all what works for me. I do not take them everyday, but they come in handy!! Don’t forget to consult your physician first.
DISCLAIMER: I am NOT a doctor or physician, just a woman who did her research after having a few health issues. Take the time to consult your physician before taking anything that could harm your body. Vitamins were purchased with my own money.
NATURE’S PLUS ULTRA PRENATALS:
A comprehensive prenatal formula, offering increased doses of Calcium and other major minerals, vitamins E, C, A and D, amino acids and a complete B-complex in a fortified rice bran base. Free of Artificial colors and preservatives. Vegetarian, Yeast & Gluten Free.
SOLGAR 5000 mcg VEGETABLE CAPSULE:
Biotin is a water-soluble B-Vitamin. It helps to promote healthy skin, nails and hair. Vegetable Capsule, Gluten, Wheat & Dairy Free. SEEKING HEALTH VITAMIN D3 5000 I.U.:
Adequate vitamin D3 intake supports a balanced immune system, supports an elevated mood, and helps maintain healthy bones to name a few benefits and is required prenatal nutrition for fetal development.* During winter time months, adults should consider taking 5,000 IU of Vitamin D3 daily.* Vegetarian Capsule
FOLIC ACID 1mg:
Helps prevent neural tube defects when taken before and during the early stages of pregnancy. Helps produce red blood cells. A factor in the maintenance of good health.
IRON SUPPLEMENT 28 mg:
Helps maintain energy utilization & promote red blood cell production.
MANITOBA HARVEST ORGANIC HEMP OIL:
Hemp oil has the closest to ideal ratio of omegas – perfect for helping you achieve optimal health. Plus, hemp oil contains the rare Omega-6 Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA). GLA has been linked to helping with heart health, weight management, hormonal balance, skin & hair health, and many other benefits
There is a fight that everyone should be attending.
David vs Goliath battle
How unfair it is for a small company to bring an award show proposal to Kia Motors, a big company, and then during the negotiation process, learning that Kia Motors took the same idea to Youtube! Walk The Talk LLC (WTT) for StarsofWWW brought their idea proposal to Kia to do an Internet Award Show, then less than a year later, found out Kia Motors presented the award show with Youtube. What is unfair here WTT haven’t received any credits, not even a mention about their visionary involvement.
By doing my research, I found out Kia Motors have been taking total credits off of other people’s idea as well. Joe Ann Lias, had a book, and the story about this book is similar to the Kia mascot click here for the story. And people already know how Kia is being sued for misrepresenting fuel efficiency in Canada and in the US between 2010 & 2013.
Going back to the award show, a PRESS RELEASE have been sent. The more people are aware of the situation, the less KIA MOTORS and some of the big corporate companies will attempt to take credit for innovative ideas coming from smaller businesses.
(New York) November 17, 2013 Walk The Talk (WTT), a small, start-up company launched StarsofWWW.com to honor the stars of YouTube (YT) and Facebook artists. Internet’s Best Talent (IBT) videos are created with YouTube and Facebook stars alongside Grammy Award Winning performers in addition to musical celebrities.
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Walk The Talk, LLC were in the process of producing the ‘Internet’s Best Talent First Music Award Show’ during the weekend of VidCon 2013. WTT had a contract to host the event at the glamorous Grove of Anaheim. Various additional aspects were in place including contacts with YT stars and sponsors.
WTT presented KIA Motors with an extensive concept for sponsoring its award show. KIA signed and submitted a non-disclosure for an idea that clearly would benefit them extensively with a minimally tapped audience. KIA, enthralled by the idea opened its doors to their advertising talent agency, US Initiative.
WTT made several revisions to proposals. There were also in person and phone meetings as well as prodigious email communications to indicate KIA would be the lead, presenting sponsor for ‘WTT’s Award Show’.
Things took a drastic turn when WTT realized that KIA’s financial commitment was slated for VidCon instead of their award show; KIA was informed of VidCon by WTT. During VidCon ’13 WTT was asked by Initiative if they were the driving force behind the YouTube/KIA upcoming award show. WTT was oblivious of a KIA/YT award show. WTT approached their KIA contact, George Haynes; he informed WTT that there was a gag order in place but WTT was assured that the award shows were not similar. In WTT approaching YT, they denied the development of an award show due to various legalities.
October 2, 2013 WTT was surprised at an email announcement from YT regarding an award show hosted by Lady Gaga presented by KIA on November 3, 2013. The award show entailed many of the same points submitted to KIA by WTT. To date, Walk The Talk has neither received credit or compensation.
Walk the Talk, LLC (starsofwww.com/SOWWW) is a collective that consists of producers, directors, editors, web designers, programmers and artists, contributing a wealth of knowledge, talent and creativity as a multi-media entertainment company. WTT’s team has over 30 years combined experience. SOWWW is the global introduction to WTT.
KIA (www.kia.com) was founded in 1944 and is Korea’s oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. Over 2.7 million KIA vehicles a year are produced in nine manufacturing and assembly operations in five countries which are then sold and serviced through a network of distributors and dealers covering around 150 countries.
YouTube is the world’s most popular online video community allowing more than a billion people to discover, watch and share originally created videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small.
US Initiative is a media, marketing and digital company. As one of the world’s leading media strategy, planning and activation companies- with over thirty years of experience, and a network spanning six continents, with 91 offices in 70 countries. Initiative helps grow brands and build businesses. Initiative is owned by the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) and is a global network within the company’s IPG Mediabrands unit. Initiative employs more than 2500 professionals, working in 90 offices across 75 markets worldwide.
VidCon Organized by Hank Green and John Green of the Vlogbrothers YouTube channel. VidCon is the largest gathering of the online video viewers, creators, and industry representatives worldwide, Thousands of attendees are drawn to the VidCon event, representing billions of online video views.
The new Collection “Fearlessly Sensual” by SACHIKA was held last month, October 14th 2013 in Los Angeles. It was presented by AVITA during STYLE FASHION WEEK. I was not able to attend this time, but I will share with you some of their new pieces.
To-Tam & To-Nya known as The Sachika Twins have been blowing up the fashion scene for a few years now, and every time they are showcasing a new collection, their unique dresses & outfits becomes in high demand by celebrities and individuals. SACHIKA is “For the Modern Woman”, and it represents the Strong Independent Woman who knows what she wants. For this Show, they are also revamping the man’s collection TUXX by SACHIKA which is for the busy man on the go, who is adventurous, simple and confident.
The Spring/Summer 2014 SACHIKA FASHION SHOW had a dominatrix eletro-funk-sensual feeling. The clothes are very sexy & reveals some kinkiness, but at the same time, it keeps that classy touch, enough for the person who exude confidence to wear it everywhere and make a statement. It is for the ladies (or men) who wants something out of the ordinary. The mix of different fabrics are well put together and it shows in the quality of the different designs that gives it that one of a kind ensemble. After seeing some of the outfits here, I would suggest to visit their website and see their collection and order because it will sell out fast just like the past collections.
Interview with the New York Fashion Time
The Fashion Show Started with 2 Catwomen Acrobats:
