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  • Coolio (Great Memories)

    Coolio

    By: Cece Hymes

    Artis Leon Ivey Jr also known as Coolio was a Grammy award winning rapper. I remember listening to Gangsta’s Paradise all the time. I also got a chance to interview him and do an article on him. He was funny and down to earth.  Glad to get to know his wife, she is also a down to earth person and loved that they keep it real. Here is some of my favorite songs by him:

    ·         Gangsta’s Paradise

    ·         Fantastic Voyage

    ·         C U When U Get There

    ·         What is an MC

    If you ever watched the film Dangerous Minds that’s where Gangsta’s Paradise was on, and everyone loved that movie. Did you know he was on Celebrity Wife Swap? He also loved to cook. He was the cooking master. He talked about doing something with cooking that he was working on. He also had 17 million records sold worldwide.

    I was Glad to get to know him a little and I definitely want to give prayers to wife Mimi and his family. They had a great connection, and they were doing a couple of videos you can check out online. So, quotes by him that I loved:

    “Life is too short to not have fun; we are only here for a short time compared to the sun and the moon and all that”

    “I want to provide a well-rounded perspective life”

    “I am a winner; I win most of the time”

    Make sure to check out the interview and article I did on Coolio. Great memories. He was a good person. Tell me what are your most memorable moments by Coolio? What was your favorite song by him?

    Check out the article https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_august_2021-final2

    Check out the interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/PJxz7bTLQAQ

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  • Kirstie Alley (Great Memories)

    Kirstie Alley

    By: Cece Hymes

    Kirstie Alley was a great actress. She was known for acting in the NBC sitcom Cheers, for which she received an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe. I really started watching her when she was on Look Who’s Talking and Look Who’s Talking too. Those were some great films back in the day.  Some of the films she played on was:

    ·         Look Who’s Talking

    ·         Look Who’s Talking Too

    ·         Look Who’s Talking Now

    ·         Star Trek II the Wrath of Khan

    ·         Madhouse

    ·         Sibling Rivalry

    ·         While I was Gone

    ·         Drop Dead Gorgeous

    She was funny and she gave you that look in the films like what don’t play with me lol. Some of her quotes that stuck out to me was:

    “I You’re not going to live your life unscathed”

    “I binge when I’m happy. When everything is going really well, every day is like a birthday party.

    “There’s a lot more to life than how fat or thin you are”

    Tell me what your favorite film is that she starred in? What was your favorite moment with Kirstie Alley? Make sure to follow me @cece.atl.

  • Deidre Gaskin

    Happy Tuesday

    Check out the article we did on @deidregaskin
    As she talk about running track and playing basketball.

    Check her out

    Download the copy https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_magz_november_2020-_final_

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  • Betty White (Great Memories)

    Betty White

    By: Cece Hymes

    The Great Betty White left us last year on December 31. Betty White was an actress and comedian. We all loved her on the Golden Girls. If you are in the Rochester NY area don’t miss the opportunity to see one of Betty’s Emmy awards for hosting the game show “Just Men”. It’s on display at The Strong Museum in Adam’s Atrium. Did you know that Betty White was the first woman to

    ·         Produce a National TV Show

    ·         Star in a Sitcom

    ·         Receive an Emmy Nomination

    ·         The First Producer to Hire a Female Director

    I love quotes here are some of Betty White Quote that inspires us:

    “Everybody needs a passion. That’s what keeps life interesting. If you live without passion, you can go through life without leaving any footprints.”

    “If you’re able to make someone’s day then do it, because this world needs more love & kindness.”

    “Animals are near and dear to my heart, and I’ve devoted my life to trying to improve their lives.”

    Betty White became a staple panelist of American game shows such as:

    ·         Password

    ·         Match Game

    ·         Tattletales

    ·         To Tell the Truth

    ·         The Hollywood Squares

    ·         The $25, 000 Pyramid

    Betty White has been on TV and Radio for a long time, and she always seemed so sweet and happy. She always had a smile on her face.

    What are some of your greatest moments on Betty White? What did you love about her? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl

  • James Brown (Great Memories)

    James Brown

    By: Cece Hymes

    As you know we lost a lot of people over the years, but we have so many memories and they have left an impact on our lives.  I want to shout out James Brown today. He was known as the “Godfather of Soul” “Mr. Dynamite” and “Soul Brother”.  He was an awesome entertainer.  Some of my favorite songs by him was:

    ·         It’s a Man’s Man’s World

    ·         Get Up Offa That Thing

    ·         I Got a Feeling

    ·         Say IT Loud-I’m Black and I’m Proud

    ·         I Got You

    ·         Get On the Good Foot

    Did you know that Get on The Good Foot was certified Gold by the RIAA! Recorded at Sound craft Studios in Georgia, the song features Fred Wesley on trombone and Fred Thomas on Bass. James Brown also had a bridge dedicated to his honor and legacy in Steamboat Springs, Colorado!

    Three of his quotes are:

    “Hair is the first thing. And teeth the second. Hair and teeth. A man got those two things, he’s got it all”.

    “You got to live for yourself, yourself and nobody else”

    “Sometimes I feel like I’m a preacher as well, cause I can really get into an audience”

    What I really love about James Brown is that he can dance. I love great entertainers. He was a legendary showman and musician. Some of his famous dance moves were “The Camel Walk”, “The Popcorn” and “The James Brown”. He was also inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame.  He worked at many radio stations throughout his career. Did you know that in 1966 James Brown won his first Grammy Award for the hit “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” in the best Rhythm & Blues Recording category.

    Make sure to go watch “Get on Up” Film about the life of the singer James Brown. Tell us what your favorite song or moment by James Brown is.

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  • Robin Williams (Great Memories)

    Robin Williams

    By: Cece Hymes

    We have lost a lot of people, but we have so many memories. Do you remember Robin Williams, he was an actor and comedian.  He played in these movies:

    ·         Mrs. Doubtfire

    ·         Dead Poets Society

    ·         Jumanji

    ·         Night at the Museum

    ·         Aladdin

    ·         Hook

    ·         Flubber

    I just found out that in every movie he filmed he asked the production company to hire at least 10 homeless people. During his entire career, he helped approximately 1520 homeless people. I thought this was absolutely awesome. We never really hear about the good that people have done in the community. Here were some of his favorite quotes that I loved.

    “Don’t associate yourself with toxic people”

    “There’s a world out there….”

    “The only weapon we have is the comedy”

    What was your favorite movie that Robin Williams was in? What did you love about Robin Williams? I challenge you to watch 1 movie that he was in today and tell me about it. Even if you watched it before, just go back and watch one movie by him. I am going to watch “The Night at the Museum”. 

    Can’t wait to hear about your favorite one. Also follow me @cece.atl

    Have a Great Day!

     

     

     

     

  • Uphill by Jemele Hill

    Book: Uphill

    Author: Jemele Hill

    By: Cece Hymes

    I got a chance to read this book about Jemele Hill about her life and how she got to where she is today. I didn’t know much about who she was. I have seen her a couple of times on social media. I love reading people’s bio and learning about their life. What interests me about her is that she was in journalism and sports.

    I am a journalist and getting more into sports. So I wanted to get to know more about her story. The book was very interesting. She went through a lot growing up and watching her parents go through hard times. I like that she speaks her mind freely. She doesn’t fake it for anyone. She always liked to write but never thought she would be into writing for a living. She has been on ESPN and other positions as a reporter.

    We all go through things growing up and it’s not where you have been but it’s where you are going and what you decide to change in your life. I am glad she didn’t let her childhood put her in a bad place and that she was aware and kept going in life. This book was great and now that I know more about her life and journey, she has gained a fan with me. I did take some notes and tips on growing and getting more involved with sports and events.

    Make sure to check the book out and let me know what you think.

  • Legacy

    What type of Legacy do you want to leave/carry before your time is up?

    The Legacy I want to leave to my family is business and ownership of things. I want them to have something that continues down the line entrepreneurship. This will carry the name on forever from generations and generations. My business is one I will teach them everything they need to know about ownership and running a business.

    Schools don’t teach kids those things we as a generation need to be taught. Business wealth goes a long way.

    Let me know what you plan to leave behind.

  • Interview with Fly Guy Dc

    Have you checked out the article we did on @iamflyguydc if you haven’t make sure to check it out

  • Interview with Jayla Ores

    Did you miss this article???

    Check out the article we did on @thejaylao
    As she talks about her journey

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