Cece In The City

Author: Cece in the City

  • Nicole Brown

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  • From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home

    Book: From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home

    Author: Tembi Locke

    By: Cece Hymes

    This book was our January Book read. I watched the series on Netflix so I couldn’t wait to read the book.  The book was also good and had some things that were different from the series but still worth the read. It was about a lady named Tembi who goes to Italy. She wants to do something different with her life. Instead of her parents taking care of her she wants to support herself. She meets this Guy named Sato who is a chef. It was like love at first sight with them. Saro’s family is Sicilian. They have certain traditions and him being with a black American woman is one that they disapprove of.

    Sato and Tembi fall deep for one another and no matter what they have to go through they face it together. They enjoy their time that is spent together and then she has to go back to the U.S. and they do the long distance thing for a little. Then Saro goes to the U.S. to start his new life with Tembi. They go through things like every couple. Sato misses his family a lot but tries to stay positive. Sato and Tembi get married and he invites his family which still disowns him. He really wants his family to be there but it’s not going to stop him from marrying Tembi. His parents did not make it but someone in his family did, and others sent congratulations by fax. Sato gets sick and Tembi sticks by him. They decide to adopt a little girl from birth and raise her.

    Later in the years Sato gets Sick again and his family comes around to at least talk to him and be a part of his daughter’s life. It’s so sad. One thing I can say is that I love it when two people become friends first and then lovers. I always say your best friend is your soulmate. Especially when you can communicate and talk about everything. You go through the highs and lows and still put each other first. That’s the love I respect and love. Tembi learned how to deal with life day by day and to keep her daughter knowing both sides of the family. It takes a village to raise a child and takes family and friends to help when a person is grieving.

    I loved the book and the series, both were great. Make sure to check both out and tell me what you think. There’s a lot more to the story but I don’t want to give it away and tell too much of the book. If you have read the book and would like to join our Virtual discussion the first week of February comment below and I will reach out to you.  You can follow Cece Book Club or follow me @Cece.Atl 

  • Chuck Brown (Great Memories)

    Chuck Brown

    By: Cece Hymes

    Chuck Brown was a guitarist, bandleader and singer known as “The Godfather of Go-Go.  If you were from the DMV area you know that Chuck Brown got down on the guitar. I am from D.C., and everyone knows when you think of Go-Go your first thought is Chuck Brown. Some of my favorite hits by him are:

    ·         Bustin Loose

    ·         It Do’t Mean a Thing if Aint Got That Swing

    ·         Moody’s Mood for Love

    ·         Johnny Mercer’s

    ·         Midnight Sun

    Chuck Brown was a big influence on other Go- Go bands such as the Soul Rebels Brass Band, The Backyard Band, Junk Yard Band, Rare Essence, EU, Trouble Funk and more. You have to definitely check out The Chuck Brown Memorial Park in D.C. It features a memorial wall honoring his life and achievements, as well as a sculpture called “Wind Me Up, Chuck” signifying the “Call and Response” associated with Go-Go music.  Here are some of my favorite quotes by him:

    ·         “Whatever you do big or small, do it well or don’t do it at all”

    ·         “Keep what you’ve got till you get what you need, y’all”

    ·         “You Gotta five a lot just to get what you need sometimes, Y’all”

    Chuck Brown was another legend that left us great music. So many memories that we have of great talent. If you are ever in D.C., make sure to check out some of the great things that Chuck Brown has done in the area. We love Go-Go and glad he influenced so many great groups that are still around pushing the music. I remember that people would beat on the trashcans just to make Go-Go music because they didn’t have the instruments and guitars. He influences so many people by the sound. Just turn a regular song into a nice Go- Go beat and be rockin.

    What are some of your great memories of Chuck Brown? What was your favorite song? Let me know if you checked out Memorial Park and what you thought about it. Also make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl.

  • Eartha Kitt (Great Memories)

    Eartha Kitt

    By: Cece Hymes

    Eartha Kitt was a singer, actress, dancer, comedian, activist, author and songwriter. When I think of Eartha Kitt I always think of Boomerang and her being Catwoman. Did you know she had 6 songs on the top 30 hits? Here are some of her songs:

     

    ·         Santa Baby

    ·         Snuff out the Light

    ·         I Love Men

    ·         C’est Si Bon

    ·         Where is My Man

    ·         I Want to be Evil

     

    She did her thing on Broadway. She also earned two Daytime Emmy Awards. You can’t find too many that can do it all. She could sing, dance, write and act. Here are some of films that she was in:

     

    St Louis Blues

    Anna Lucasta

    Boomerang

    Fatas Instinct

    Batman

    The Wild Party

    She gave her presents with us for a long time and she left us with great films and music for us to remember her by. We have so much talent in this world. We definitely have to keep our memories of all the great talents we have lost. I think I may go watch Boomerang today. I love that movie. What were some of your great memories you’ve had of Eartha Kitt? What was your favorite film or song? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl

     

     

  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

    By: Cece Hymes

    Martin Luther King Jr was a Baptist Minister and activist, one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr was a leader, when I think about him, I think of the Dream. He had a Dream to make things better in the world he fought for right and for his dream. He participated in and led marches for the right to vote, labor rights, civil rights and more for his people.

    Martin Luther King Jr was born right here in Atlanta GA. There’s so much history right here in this area. You definitely got to check out the MLK house and center they have here in Atlanta. Educate yourself more about the history here of the place of birth where Martin Luther King had resided.

    When I was in school, they taught me this song and it stuck in my head for all these years so when I think of MLK I think and sing this song:

    He had a dream

    A wonderful dream

    His name was Martin Luther King

    And a preacher man was he

    He marched for mankind

    Died for freedom

    Saying we shall overcome

    Yes we shall overcome

    Hope I said that song right but that’s how I remembered it. Glad that the teachers taught me the history and the song to carry with me forever also her are some of my favorite quotes by him:

     

    ·         “The Time is Always Right to Do What is Right”

    ·         “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character that is the goal of true education”

    ·         “I have decided to stick with love, Hate is too great a burden to bear”

    ·         “We must use time creatively, in the knowledge that the time is always right to do right”

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was jailed several times fighting for us and for our rights. He won the Nobel Peace Prize for combating racial inequality through nonviolent resistance. I will always tell people never give up on your dreams or your rights. We have had so many leaders to fight for us to have freedom. We have come a long way. We need more leaders now to step back in and teach the youth and mentor us men and women in the right direction. Make sure to Honor Dr. King this month and if you ever are in Atlanta make sure to check out the center and learn more about him.

    What were your most memorable moments with Dr. King? Have you visited the center here in Atlanta? If so, what did you think? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl

  • Atlanta History Center

    Place: Atlanta History Center

    Where: Atlanta GA

    By: Cece Hymes

    Got a chance to go to the Atlanta History Center in Atlanta GA. I learned a lot yesterday about the history and culture that took place years ago in Atlanta GA. Great time to go and learn also because it was MLK day. It had a couple of different sections to go and explore.

    Atlanta History Center is a history museum and research center. The Museum was founded in 1926 and consists of at least 9 exhibitions. It talks a lot about the civil war and the history right here in Atlanta. It is so much here in Atlanta to explore. Here was some of the history and exhibitions that’s there to check out:

     

    ·         Shaping an Olympic and Paralympic City

    ·         Cyclorama

    ·         Locomotion (Railroads and making of Atlanta)

    ·         Turning Point (The American Civil War)

    ·         Gatheround

    ·         Native Lands

    ·         Fair Play (The Bobby Jones Story)

    ·         Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow

     

    It so much history in this Museum. Glad to learn more about the different cultures and the history. If you are in the Atlanta area, check out the Atlanta History Center. Great place to teach your kids about the history of Atlanta. It’s a lot here that people don’t even know. If you have been here before, what did you think about it? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl

     

     

  • Alumni Celebrity Basketball

    Alumni Celebrity Basketball Game & Alumni Cheerleaders

    Where: Riverdale High School, Atlanta GA

    By: Cece Hymes

     

    Had a chance to go to this game where Alumni Riverdale vs. North Clayton with Celebrity Josh Powell playing. It was for the cause of putting out violence in education. They want to teach the youth that it’s more to life than violence. Ballin 4 Peace at Riverdale High school.

    Here are a couple of videos and pictures of the game. I really enjoyed the game. Riverdale Alumni end up winning and taking home the trophy. Glad that we all can come together and do things in the community. Glad to be able to support a great cause and game. It is always something to do in the Atlanta area.

    Make sure to check out some of the clips and follow me @Cece.Atl

  • Rozalyn & Gabby Goodwin

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  • Tae Lee

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  • Krystal Duhaney

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