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  • Sidney Poitier (Great Memories)

    Sidney Poitier

    By: Cece Hymes

    Sidney Poitier was a Bahamian actor, film director and diplomat. He was the first black actor and first Bahamian to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. He received two competitive Golden Globe Awards, a competitive British Academy of Film and Television Arts award, and a Grammy Award for Best spoken word Album.  Here are some movies he played in:

    ·         The Last BrickMaker America

    ·         Free of Eden

    ·         The Jackal

    ·         Mandela and de Klerk

    ·         Brother John

    ·         In the Heat of the Night

    ·         No Way Out

     

    Sidney Poitier will always be remembered as someone who broke down Hollywood’s racial barriers. Did you know he lied about his age in order to serve the country during World War II? He also has a book. If you check it out let me know how you like it. I haven’t had a chance to read it. Here are some of his favorite quotes:

    ·         “I am the me I choose to be”

    ·         “A person doesn’t have to change who he is to become better”

    ·         “You don’t have to become something you’re not to be better than you were”

    ·         “So much of life, it seems, is determined by pure randomness”

    He was a great Actor and left us with some great films. We are thankful for what he left behind for us to treasure. What are some of your special moments of Sidney Poitier? What was your favorite film with him in it? Also make sure  to follow me @Cece.Atl

  • Kobe Bryant (Great Memories)

     Kobe Bryant

    By: Cece Hymes

    Kobe Bryant, also known as the “Black Mamba, was a professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. Kobe played for the Lakers his entire career, winning five NBA championships and being named finals MVP in two of them. Kobe is and will always be a basketball legend. He was the ultimate girl dad.

    Kobe won a lot of Awards being an MVP in basketball. He had a foundation and did a lot for the youth. He wrote poetry and he also wrote a book. Did you know that Kobe is the only player to have two jersey numbers retired by an NBA Franchise?

    It’s been 3 years since Kobe and his daughter Gianna gained their wings. It was very sad. He inspired so many people all around the world. It was a tragic accident and we definitely want to keep our prayers up for his family.  Here are some of my favorite quotes of Kobe:

     

    ·         “Dedication makes dreams come true”

    ·         “Once you know what failure feels like, determination chases success”

    ·         “The most important thing is you must put everybody on notice that you’re here and you are real”

    ·         “No matter how difficult the challenge is, always stay positive and believe in yourself

    If you are ever in California, there is a bronze statue of Kobe and daughter Gianna. Make sure to check it out if you get a chance. Kobe left a big impact on the world. He was the goat in basketball and glad we have so many memories to remember him by. If you are someone who loves basketball, get his books and check him out, he worked very hard to get to where he was. Check out this poem by him.

    What was one of your most memorable moments of Kobe? Have you checked on any of his books? What did you think? Make sure to follow me @Cece.atl. Again prayers to all the families and friends that lost their loved ones. Stay strong and take it day by day. Remember the happy moments you’ve had with them.

     

     

  • Aaron Carter (Great Memories)

    Aaron Carter

    By: Cece Hymes

     Aaron Carter was a singer and rapper. He came to fame as a teen pop singer in the late 1990’s. His brother Nick Carter was in the Backstreet Boys. Here are some songs of Aaron Carter:

    ·         I’m All About You

    ·         I want Candy

    ·         That’s How I Beat Shaq

    ·         Crush on You

    ·         Do you Remember

    ·         Sooner Or Later

    ·         Oh Aaron

    Aaron Also played in some films:

    ·         I want someone to eat cheese with

    ·         Pop start

    ·         Supercross

    ·         Fat Albert

    Aaron Carter appeared on Dancing with the Stars and in the Broadway Musical Seussical. He touched a lot of people in the pop world. It was so sad to hear about his death at such a young age. Make sure to check him out. Let me know what your most memorable moment with Aaron Carter is? What was your favorite song by him?

    I want everyone to pray for everyone in the world. We are dealing with so much in today’s world. Depression, Addictions, and Mental Health. We as a community have to come together. So, prayers to all the people who have gained their wings. Glad that we were able to hear some of his talent through music that will stick with us for life.

    Make sure to follow me @Cece.atl 

  • Jesse Powell (Great Memories)

    Jesse Powell

    By: Cece Hymes

    Jesse Powell was an R&B and soul singer and songwriter. He was known for one of my favorite hits “You”. Everyone loved that song. Jesse was credited with a four-octave vocal range. He was A Grammy nominee. Here are some of his songs:

    ·         You

    ·         I will be loving you

    ·         If I

    ·         I wasn’t with it

    ·         She wasn’t Last night

    ·         All I Need

    ·         Is it Over

    ·         Spend the Night

    Jesse’s songs always seem to be on billboards. He had that voice, he kind of reminds you of a Tevin Campbell. It was so sad when I heard he passed away at a young age. I loved his music. I have been praying for everyone. We have had a lot of deaths in the last couple of years. We never know what people are going through. Jesse will forever be around us through his music.  

    What was your favorite song by Jesse Powell? What was the most memorable moment you’ve had of him? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl 

  • Chadwick Boseman (Great Memories)

    Chadwick Boseman

    By: Cece Hymes

    Chadwick Boseman was an actor and playwright. He acted in so many great films. He received multiple accolades, including two Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a Critic’s Choice Movie Award and an Academy Award Nomination. It was an honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther. He was a really great actor here are some of my favorite films he was in:

    ·         Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

    ·         Da 5 Bloods

    ·         21 Bridges

    ·         Avengers

    ·         Black Panther

    ·         Message From the King

    ·         Get On UP

    ·         42

    ·         The kill Hole

    He was a great actor. He played each part very well. Did you know he went to Howard University? When A man can play James Brown, Jackie Robinson, and Black Panther then you know that he is amazing at what he does. He inspired so many people all over the world with his work. It was very sad to hear him leave us so young. Wakanda Forever. Here are some of my favorite quotes by him:

    ·         “You’re not free unless you can show the good and the bad, all sides of them. So, to me, when I play a character, it’s important that I can show every aspect of them”

    ·         “The struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose”

    ·         “You have to cherish things in a different way when you know the clock is ticking, you are under pressure”

    ·         “Sometimes you need to get knocked down before you can really figure out what your fight is and how you need to fight it”

    Chadwick Boseman played big roles and he really left an impact on us. I loved the way he talked in films. What was your favorite moment of Chadwick Boseman? What was your favorite film? So many Great Memories it’s so hard to just pick one. Let’s pray for the ones we lost and left an impact on us. Chadwick Boseman will never be forgotten. Leave us a comment below and also follow me @Cece.Atl. 

  • Pele (Great Memories)

    Pele

    By: Cece Hymes

    Pele was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. I had to do a little research on Pele. I didn’t know much about him but once I researched him I was very interested. When he was 16, he had a dream to play for the Brazilian National team. His dream came true. Pele charmed everyone with his brilliance in sport, stopped a war, performed social work around the world. He was one of the greatest players of all time and labelled “The Greatest” By FIFA.

    Did you know Pele was included in the “Time” list of the 100 most important people in the 20th Century? Pele had a statue made in Rio de Janeiro. Pele was the minister in sport and inspired people all over the world. Pele had several autobiographies, starred in documentary films, and composed musical pieces. Here was some of the films to check out:

     

    ·         Pele

    ·         Hotshot

    ·         Victory

    Check those out and tell me what you think? Also, what was your most memorable moment with Pele? Here are some of my favorite quotes by him:

    ·         “Success is no accident”

    ·         “The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning”

    ·         “Everything is Practice”

    ·         “The Ambition should always be to play an elegant game”

    Here are 3 most interesting fact about Pele:

    ·         Pele was born as Esdon Arantes do Nascimento in Brazil

    ·         Pele was signed by Santos when he was 15

    ·         At 17, Pele became the youngest-ever winner of a World Cup

    Check him out. So many Great Memories he left all over the world. Also 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

  • Dorothy Dandridge (Great Memories)

    Dorothy Dandridge

    By: Cece Hymes

    Dorothy Dandridge was an actress, singer, and dancer. She is the first African American film star to be nominated for the Academy Award for best actress, which was for her performances in Carmen Jones. Did you know that Dorothy was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Porgy and Bess. She was also recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Here are some of the films she was in:

    ·         Porgy and Bess

    ·         Tamango

    ·         Carmen Jones

    ·         Atlantic City

    ·         Sundown

    ·         Lady From Louisiana

    Dorothy Dandridge also was a singer and was a very beautiful woman. She sang at venues such as the Cotton Club and the Apollo. When she was young her and her sister toured the United States and they were called “The Wonder Children” later they were renamed “The Dandridge Sisters.  Here are some of my favorite quotes by her:

    ·         “Somehow, people just like to look at me”

    ·         “If one person in a thousand criticized me while all the others cheered, I didn’t hear the cheers”

    ·         “I can’t play a slave”

    I am a bookworm, but I haven’t had a chance to read any of her books. If you are a fan, check out some of her books and let me know what you think. It’s so sad that so many entertainers overdose and have so many addictions, depression and demons. We have lost so many legends. Thankful for great memories and the impact they left with us.  Halle Berry played Dorothy Dandridge and did a wonderful job.

    Tell me what your greatest memory of Dorothy Dandridge is. What was your favorite film and song? If you have read any of her books, please recommend them to me so I can check it out. Also make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl.

  • Barbara Walters (Great Memories)

    Barbara Walters

    By: Cece Hymes

    Barbara Walters was an American broadcast journalist and television personality. She was known for her interviewing ability and popularity with viewers. She was a great journalist. She appeared as a host on numerous television programs including Today, the ABC Evening News, 20/20 and The View. Did you know that Barbara  was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame? She received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the NATAS in 2000 and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

    Barbara Walters has a couple of books out so if you are a fan check out her Memoir. It is on my list to read. I can’t wait to learn more about her journey, especially with me being a journalist I can get more tips for my journey. I love reading so can’t wait to dive into this book. Some of my favorite quotes by her are:

    ·         “I have such trouble with R’s and L’s. My name should have been Diane Sawyer”

    ·         “Be the last one out. Do your homework. Choose your battles. Don’t whine and don’t be the one who complains about everything. Fight The Big Fights”

    ·         “To excel is to reach your own highest dream”

    ·         “Life sometimes brings enormous difficulties and challenges that seem just too hard to bear”

    Did you know that Barbara Walters signed a 5-million-dollar contract with ABC, establishing her as the highest paid news anchor? She was the first U.S. female network news anchor. Let me know what your most memorable moment was with Barbara Walters. Also make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl.  

  • Bahama Breeze

    Restaurant: Bahama Breeze

    Where: Duluth Ga

    By: Cece Hymes

    I got a chance to try this place out. I have been before, but it has been a minute. This is like a Caribbean spot. It’s a very nice place. You can also sit outside around the fire.  It’s like a vibrant island atmosphere. I ended up getting the shrimp and lobster pasta. That was good. They also have live music there and happy hour.

    I went before in the summer, and it was nice outside. I would definitely recommend this place if you liked a nice island kind of vibe. The drinks are good. If you like a nice fruity drink like me (ladies) lol then try their tropical drinks. It’s not pricey and there are plenty to choose from.

    Check out Bahama Breeze and let me know what you think. Also follow me @Cece.atl