tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733751165725384212024-02-02T14:40:54.093-08:00.GROUNZERO NETWORK BLOGTake an ecclectic journey into the world of independent and mainstream talent. We have taken our cameras throughout the globe to bring you artistic expression no matter the genre or artform. Please add your page to our list of loyal subscribers, and lets help change the music industry forever...Grounzeromaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16974110115454633650noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273375116572538421.post-42022729559131992962021-03-04T05:10:00.000-08:002021-03-04T05:10:06.230-08:00Brand New Issue Of Grounzero Mag-zine featuring Tiger Woods, Uncle Tom Documentary, and Topher and The Marine Rapper.<div style="text-align:center;"><div style="margin:8px 0px 4px;"><a href="https://www.calameo.com/books/00014382149af2d29dd64" target="_blank">Grounzero Mag-Zine Tiger Woods: Life After ICON</a></div><iframe src="//v.calameo.com/?bkcode=00014382149af2d29dd64&mode=mini" width="480" height="300" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowtransparency allowfullscreen style="margin:0 auto;"></iframe><div style="margin:4px 0px 8px;"><a href="http://www.calameo.com/" target="_blank">Read more publications on Calaméo</a></div></div>Grounzeromaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16974110115454633650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273375116572538421.post-17451800799664933472020-01-22T12:38:00.002-08:002020-01-22T12:38:30.757-08:00IMANTREK "Weh Ni Gone" Official Music Video Ocho Rios Jamaica (On Location)
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Fifth Music video in our on location series shot in the beautiful island of Jamaica. This is also shot iin amazing Turtle Park, and also iconic shots of the tourist town.
Ocho Rios is a port town on the north coast of Jamaica. A former fishing village, it’s now a resort with a cruise ship harbor and a busy bay beach that’s lined with hotels. The surrounding parish of Saint Ann is home to rainforest, rivers and waterfalls. Dunn’s River Falls is a terraced, 180m mountain waterfall with lagoon pools, surrounded by trees.
This will be in stores shortly..until it goes live please check out available listings.... Tried Not To Fall and Capture My Heart.....
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We tried not to fall, but fell for it anyway.....
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We tried not to fall, but fell for it anyway.....
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SAARA ARTS Presents: The Tribes Of India Art Exhibit @Hindu Temple (Red Bokeh Society)
Tribes of India event at HTS! Featuring:
Kolabati Pallabi Oddissi dance performed by Nandini
Pratibha Sane from Psane Creations teaching Worli art
Treats from Mayuri restaurant and Bibi Grocery
Moneeka Shah Designs
Shweta Jajodia Interiors
Artifacts from Nirguna
And of course, Tribal Art from Orissa Gujarat Maharashtra
For More Info on Tribal Of Of India: http://www.saaraarts.orgGrounzeromaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16974110115454633650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273375116572538421.post-37469927080680962662019-04-11T17:07:00.001-07:002019-04-11T17:07:55.063-07:00<b>Martin Luther King's True Dream "GET OUR CHECK" Vs Homestead Act</b>
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Since 2009, The Fé Foundation has been delivering educational and community development programs of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of the Lehigh Valley (HCCLV). The foundation’s leading program, Futuros Empresarios, has been bringing together students, university faculties, and local businesses and organizations in an attempt to introduce comprehensive life skills and entrepreneurial training to high school students of the Lehigh Valley. The Futuros Empresarios Program, or FE Program, is a two-part summer initiative consisting of an academic session and an internship program for high school students in 10th or 11th grade. https://www.facebook.com/grounzeromag/
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Grounzeromaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16974110115454633650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273375116572538421.post-8472326483800836002019-03-22T12:26:00.003-07:002019-03-22T12:26:51.736-07:00(New) Navy Seal David Goggins Signs His Book @ Executive Academy Charter SchoolDavid Goggin's, best selling author and Iconic NAVY SEAL, dropped in for an inspiring night full of life changing advice to the family and friends of The Executive Charter School in Allentown. They have recently acquired 4 million dollar gym, and kickoff the new entertainment venue one the world's best inspirational speakers.
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The first known St. Patrick's Parade was held in Allentown in the late 1860's. Almost a century later, in 1955, what we know as the modern day Allentown St. Patrick's Day Parade was organized by business and political leaders through the St. Patrick's Day Observance Society. The Parade ran from 12th and Hamilton Streets to the Immaculate Conception Church on Ridge Avenue.
St. Patrick of Ireland is one of the world's most popular saints.
Apostle of Ireland, born at Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, in Scotland, in the year 387; died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland, 17 March, 461. Along with St. Nicholas and St. Valentine, the secular world shares our love of these saints. This is also a day when everyone's Irish.
There are many legends and stories of St. Patrick, but this is his story.
Patrick was born around 385 in Scotland, probably Kilpatrick. His parents were Calpurnius and Conchessa, who were Romans living in Britian in charge of the colonies.
As a boy of fourteen or so, he was captured during a raiding party and taken to Ireland as a slave to herd and tend sheep. Ireland at this time was a land of Druids and pagans. He learned the language and practices of the people who held him.
During his captivity, he turned to God in prayer. He wrote
"The love of God and his fear grew in me more and more, as did the faith, and my soul was rosed, so that, in a single day, I have said as many as a hundred prayers and in the night, nearly the same." "I prayed in the woods and on the mountain, even before dawn. I felt no hurt from the snow or ice or rain."
Patrick's captivity lasted until he was twenty, when he escaped after having a dream from God in which he was told to leave Ireland by going to the coast. There he found some sailors who took him back to Britian, where he reunited with his family.
He had another dream in which the people of Ireland were calling out to him "We beg you, holy youth, to come and walk among us once more."
He began his studies for the priesthood. He was ordained by St. Germanus, the Bishop of Auxerre, whom he had studied under for years.
Later, Patrick was ordained a bishop, and was sent to take the Gospel to Ireland. He arrived in Ireland March 25, 433, at Slane. One legend says that he met a chieftain of one of the tribes, who tried to kill Patrick. Patrick converted Dichu (the chieftain) after he was unable to move his arm until he became friendly to Patrick.
Patrick began preaching the Gospel throughout Ireland, converting many. He and his disciples preached and converted thousands and began building churches all over the country. Kings, their families, and entire kingdoms converted to Christianity when hearing Patrick's message.
Patrick by now had many disciples, among them Beningnus, Auxilius, Iserninus, and Fiaac, (all later canonized as well).
Patrick preached and converted all of Ireland for 40 years. He worked many miracles and wrote of his love for God in Confessions. After years of living in poverty, traveling and enduring much suffering he died March 17, 461.
He died at Saul, where he had built the first church.
Why a shamrock?
Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Trinity, and has been associated with him and the Irish since that time.
In His Footsteps:
Patrick was a humble, pious, gentle man, whose love and total devotion to and trust in God should be a shining example to each of us. He feared nothing, not even death, so complete was his trust in God, and of the importance of his mission.Grounzeromaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16974110115454633650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273375116572538421.post-1033327947435085842019-03-22T12:14:00.000-07:002019-03-22T12:14:27.160-07:00Pa AG Josh Shapiro @Caclv | Naacp | McS Ind.- COLOR OF JUSTICE Forum (Red Bokeh Society)CACLV JOINS WITH NAACP TO SPONSOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM FORUM
Led by the Easton NAACP, CACLV is part of an effort to call attention to the racial disparities in the criminal justice system. We will be holding a series of forums on the subject, starting with a general session on Monday, March 11, from 11:45 AM to 1:30 PM. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro will be the keynote speaker. Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas President Judge Ed Reibman and Northampton County Judge Craig Dally will also offer comments. Sponsored by MCS Industries (the business owned by Board member Susan Master and her husband.
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<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/278957318">L.A. Artist Bart Cooper Exhibits The PURPLE SERIES @LV AWESOME Fest! (ARTSWALK)</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user39577371">iman trek</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
"I've done some research, and found out that the color Purple used to be only worn by Royalty. It was just as expensive to make gold."- Bart Cooper.
Now everyone can enjoy the Magic of Purple.
#ArtsWalk pop up exhibit by L.A. artist Bart Cooper, Who got his start in the Lehigh Valley. This Event started at 7pm rain or shine 7/5 in Allentown’s Downtown Arts Walk. Proceeds benefitted sports, health and education for the youth.
(See you at the gallery or at Queen City Barbecue, we will have LIVE music, drink specials. This Event was hosted by Tracy Lynn of PBS39 WLVT.)
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Ed Hozza Jr Whitehall Mayor speaks on his hopes for the future of the Democratic Party. He has just been elected Democratic Committe Chair, replacing Walter Felton, who is the first black elected Chair.
Kathy Harrington also gives inspiring words about the vibrance of new blood on the committee. She also won her campaign to be the new 1st Vice Chair. Other winners are 2nd Vice Chair - John Schreiner
Secretary - Eileen Aguilera
Treasurer - Danielle Shackelford
Hillary Kleinz Here all I have to say- I will first congratulate all the winners last night for the Lehigh Dems Reorg on to the next 4 years getting Democrats at all levels elected. And let me say in advance if able to vote I would have voted for most of the winners.
And my statement below is not meant to criticize them in any way, but shed some light of some of the corrupt practices from the outgoing folks that I’ve had to stand up against for the past 4 years here.
I was was glad to see so many new faces in that room last night and I was glad to see character assassination off the table as a tactic.
However, two things happened last night that greatly upset me.
1. I was not allowed to vote last night.
Despite being a qualified PCP who circulated petitions, nominated and won on the ballot in May in that precinct, voted in that precinct and still legally registered in that precinct with proof shown to the credentialing committee. And by the way the rules on that are if someone is a legal voter where they are registered that makes them eligible for PCP. My understanding is anonymous people took pictures and said my home was vacant without validating that information or a chance to prove otherwise. (Creepy AF to do that to disenfranchise someone btw)
That effectively barred me from making nominations from the floor or objecting when item 2 happened.
2. In one of the elections a motion was made to nominate from the floor someone not present. The nomination was blocked with the justification that Roberts Rules of order didn’t allow for it. That was a blatant lie made to the entire voting committee.
Here is the rule he was referring to which is quite clear on nominations being allowed for those not present.
I am really tired of the lies and use of procedure and fake authority to undermine democratic principals. It’s not a good look for Democrats to do.
So to make sure that no one thinks that was a valid rule for any nomination:
Roberts rules of order section 11 rule 66
Nominations and Elections.
“...An election takes effect immediately if the candidate is present and does not decline, or if he is absent and has consented to his candidacy. If he is absent and has not consented to his candidacy, it takes effect when he is notified of his election, provided he does not decline immediately. After the election has taken effect and the officer or member has learned the fact, it is too late to reconsider the vote on the election. An officer-elect takes possession of his office immediately, unless the rules specify the time. In most societies it is necessary that this time be clearly designated.”
So in summary, can we please have the next 4 years without a party run by liars, cheats and remorseless felons?
But good luck to all the new leaders. Sunlight is the best disinfectant!Grounzeromaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16974110115454633650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273375116572538421.post-73872276504892710642018-06-29T19:06:00.000-07:002018-06-29T19:06:53.936-07:00Anger Erupts @ Democratic Committee Event After Hillary's Credentials Are Denied?Tempers flared at the 2018 Legigh County Democratic Committee voting session at the Main Gate Nightclub. Hillary Klienz, longtime member of the East Penn Democratic Committee, was apparently told that she could not receive her voting credentials for upcoming vote. These committee positions will held for the next four years, and many people felt that the process needs revamping.
An unnamed Hillary supporter was visibly, upset by the decision as he ranted by Hillary's side. "She is on the ballot, give her credentials!", words of supporter who denied a post rant interview.
This night was full of altercations, and exceptions to voting process's execution. This years committee ballot was headed by John Karoly, and the vote replaced Mr Walter Felton, first black president.
The local tv station WFMZ was not present Because they sais that they dont cover events like that. However the so called Morning Call reporter was there, and magically didn't see any altercations or strife. I wonder what event she was at??? Anyway here is the episode in question, and please leave your comments below. If you support grassroots media please like us @ http://facebook.com/grounzeromag and please subscribe to us online. Thank you for watching. More to come...
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Hip Hop in Our Community</div>
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The 2017 Nielsen Music Report states -<br />
“R&B/Hip-Hop became music’s most-consumed genre in July of 2017 and held the position for the rest of the year. Also, nine of the top 10 most streamed artists were R&B/Hip-Hop artists including Lil Uzi Vert, Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar, and Migos, each of<br />
whom saw streams in excess of 800 million for their respective singles.</div>
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ABCNews on February 24, 2018, reported<br />
that Hip Hop “now generates more than $10 billion per year and has moved beyond its musical roots, transforming into a dominant and increasingly lucrative lifestyle.”</div>
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What was birthed as a form of self-expression,<br />
has grown from an art form into a multi-billion dollar global industry. What does that mean for our community? How does that impact our community? On Tuesday, April 3rd, 6:16 @Allentown Library, the NAACP Allentown Unit will explore Hip Hop Culture and what it means to our residents.</div>
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In a town ripped apart by racial scandal Allentown school district has chosen their first black superintendent on January 11 2017. This is a big step for a town whose local paper(Morning Call) only has ONE black reporter on sports staff, and a town recently divided by Eminent Domain castle built for Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
It was our privilege to catch up with Mr Parker, and ask him about his legacy, and also talked about the school to prison pipeline (The Keystone exam)
Allentown has had previous superintendents ie Russel Mayo and Zahorchek who have both been called racist towards black/brown students.. last year there was a student walkout posed by black/brown students demanding a better education. In an era where proactive teens are celebrated these teens were attacked and subjugated by the media who have little to no minority input.
In response, Allentown had three minority candidates vie for this posiotion, and critics say Mr Thomas may have had the least experience in real world duties. However this did not thwart George White of Lehigh university to give Parker the nod. In a room packed with people awaiting the decision Allentown finally has its new Superintendent. But why was the whole process so secretive??? Why did a bethlehem entity decide what was best for Allentown. Why were all the candidates minority???
Is our first black superintendent being set up by white supremacy of the Lehigh Valley??? We will keep you posted, but for now our prayers go out to this brother. he has a lot of issues to hash out in Allentown, and we hope his doors stay open.Grounzeromaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16974110115454633650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273375116572538421.post-67815301602572485042016-10-01T17:09:00.003-07:002016-10-04T18:37:43.564-07:00Tavis Smiley's Message To White America @Lehigh University Baker Hall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Rapper Chinx Drugz</b>
Murdered in Drive By Shooting
Member of French Montana's Coke Boys
Queens-born rapper Chinx was in in his element, had no clue Saturday night would be his last performance.
Roughly an hour after cell phone video was taken of 31-year-old Lionel Pickens aka Chinx, someone opened fire, fatally shooting the rapper. The windows on the driver's side of his Porsche are now riddled with bullet holes. Another person was wounded, and is in critical condition at Jamaica Hospital.
DJ Babyface spoke exclusively with Eyewitness News. He was one of the last people to see Chinx alive, and said he didn't have any problems with anybody Saturday night at the club.
"A lot of love from everybody," he said, "the crowd just gave him the energy - he just kept on and on."
Pickens left Red Wolf in Brooklyn and dropped a friend at the train on Queens Boulevard. At 4:04 a.m., police say another car drove up, and a gunman opened fire, striking Pickens multiple times.
"As soon as I heard gunshots, I ducked," says eyewitness Raymond Rivera.
Rivera was up the block where Pickens, though shot, was able to drive his Porsche. Pickens then crashed his Porsche into another parked car.
"When he fell on the ground, he just laid there, he was motionless - he didn't move, he didn't scream," Rivera adds.
Originally from Far Rockaway, Pickens was a member of fellow rapper French Montana's 'Coke Boys'.
In a statement, the Legion Media Group said:
"It is with a heavy heart that The Legion Media Group and 4 Kings Management announce the passing of Lionel "Chinx" Pickens this morning. He was 31. Few details are available about his passing but his management confirmed his passing this morning. The rapper from Queens, New York was a member of French Montana's Coke Boys. Chinx's dedication, humor and vision will always be remembered "Chinx was one of the most talented, professional, and determined rappers this industry had to offer," said Publicist Chanel Rae, "Further more, he was a friend."
An investigation is currently underway into the shooting. So far, police have no motive.
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