Posted By: C. Harrison/March 15, 2016

GLOBAL ATHLETICS & MARKETING

RECASTING ADIDAS GRAND PRIX

According to an official statement from official at Adidas Grand Prix, after more than a decade of exciting meets at Icahn Stadium in New York City, Global Athletics & Marketing, Inc., and its partner, Adidas will shift the focus of the Adidas Grand Prix, to producing a city street event this June featuring elite distance and sprint races as well as popular field events such as the pole vault and long jump. The meet will continue to highlight the Dream 100 and Dream Mile races, which have become an end of season fixture for the top prep athletes in the country.

“over 11 years of producing a high caliber event at Icahn Stadium have advanced the sport of track and field in the U.S.” stated Mark Wetmore, President of GA&M and director of the meet since its founding in 2005. We are proud of what we’ve accomplished and honored by the devotion of our many fans over the years. It’s been a pleasure to give them the chance to see their favorite athletes and often their national heroes in person. It’s been a great run on Randall’s Island, and now we’re looking ahead to producing a new event that will bring the sport to a whole new audience.”

Over the years, the Adidas Grand Prix, has hosted two world Records and more than 20 National Records and its fans have had the privilege of witnessing nine performances that were the fastest ever recorded on US soil.  In 2010, it became one of the original meets on the international Diamond League circuit.

“Our proud participation in the coveted Diamond League has been an important relationship for our brand, our fans and athletes alike,” said Adrian Leek, General Manager of Adidas Running. Looking forward, we’ll aim to carry the momentum we’ve established with the Adidas Grand Prix into an event that further supports our brand strategy.”

Robert Clarke, CEO of  Irie Jam Media, stated that they would like to continue to work with Global Athletics & Marketing and the Adidas Grand Prix, partners.

Plans for the new event are expected to be announced in early April.

Posted by: C. Harrison/March 15, 2016

AN ARTISAN’S LEGECY

William H. Johnson

Queens Hospital Center celebrated the work and legacy of William H. Johnson, a great American artists of the 20th century. Honored Guess speaker Dennis M. Walcott, former Chancellor of New York City Department of Education. New York City’s Deputy Mayor for Education and Head of New York Chapter of the Urban League. Currently Professor at the Graduate School of Social Services at Fordham University. Celebrated also was the Unsung Hero Awards, which was presented by Gertie Brown and Sheila Robinson. Vanvalor Parsard, was Master of Ceremonies, Welcoming Remarks presented by Dona Green and Reflections on Black History was done by Albert Willingham. The Davore Dance Center did the opening and close dance performance and Chorus was lead by Denise Bertrand.

William Johnson was “an African American from the rural South, who overcame poverty, racial prejudice and a grade school education to become one of the country’s leading artists.” He left his native south in 1918, to study at the National Academy of Design in New York. Thereafter, Johnson traveled to Europe; while there he flourished got married to a Danish wife artist. Holcha Krake, and made hundreds of art work before returning to the United States and continue to paint. After his wife’s death and the end of World War 11, Johnson returned to Europe and continued his artistry. Falling ill in Norway, the artist was returned to the United States in 1947 and spent the rest of his life (23-years) in a mental hospital in Central Islip, NY, where he died in 1970.  Johnson was primarily known  for his majestic Scandinavian landscape and his witty and poignant scenes of African Americans daily life.

                                                              Dennis Walcott  &  C. Harrison                        

 IMPRESSIVE!

By: C. Harrison/March 13, 2016

New comer and rising star Dexta Dap, is astonishing people from all over the music industry. Thus, far in 2016 he has literally captured the essence of what this industry is all about and should be about. Fairly new in the industry, he has learned fast and is poised to embraced the world. Daps, is coming off two smashing and highly successful tours in TNT and Grenada. There he showed them his style, which was pleasing to the ladies whom he had eating out of the palm of his hands. Daps also did a revealing interview where he tells all about himself and where he wants to go. He’s coming to your town.

“Pandemonium reigned supreme when Jamaica’s rising star Dexta Daps hit the stage.” “He pulled out all the stops and hit every pedal to deliver a blistering performance.” “It was clear that Daps was hold in great esteem and screaming, gyrating delirious females fans held on to his every lyrics as if they were on a roller coaster ride,” according to the Jamaican Gleaner newspaper.

Upcoming Tours Includes:

3/5/16,        Nassau, Bahamas

3/12/16,    Freeport, Bahamas

3/15/16,    Montego Bay, Jamaica

3/1816,     Cleveland, OH

3/19/16,    New Haven, CT

3/25/16,    Brooklyn, NY

3/26/16,    Bimini, Bahamas

4/2/16,       Boston, MA

4/15/16,    Seaview, Jamaica

4/16/16,    Westmoreland, JA

4/23/16,    Stone Mountain, GA

4/24/16,    Barbados

4/29/16,   Turks & Caicos

4/30/16,    Washington, DC

5/01/16,    Richmond, VA

5/29/16,    Tobago, T&T

Posted By: C. Harrison/March 14, 2016

A reception marking the 40th Anniversary of the European Union in Canada was held Thursday, February 18th at the Rideau Club in Ottawa.  In attendance were Her Excellency Janice Miller, High Commissioner for Jamaica,  has the attention of the Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, his Excellency Franz Liautaud, Dean of the CARICUM Diplomatic Corps, the Ambassador of Haiti, Mrs. Florence Saint Leger Liautaud and in the background His Excellency Kamrul Ahsan, High Commissioner for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh who is accredited to Jamaica.

Posted By: C. Harrison/March 13, 2916

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A VP RECORDS BOOK SIGNING

Save the date April 2, 2016….a book signing is set to be stage at VP’s retail store at 171 Jamaica Ave. Also, if you know an author who would like to have his/her book recognized and would like to join this event to showcase their book on the same day,  call VP and get your signing set too.

VP Records contact:718-425-1100

The following items are available:

TWO OUTSTANDING WOMEN THAT CALUMINATES  CLASS, DISTINCTION, LEAD BY EXAMPLE, AND DISPLAY INTEMPERATE DECORUMS

 MICHELLE OBAMA AND YVETTE CLARKE

By: C. Harrison/March 13, 2016

Bundi Corpe Media is proud to recognize two distinguish black women Michelle Obama for what she represent to the nations communities and Yvette Clarke, for what she represent to the New York City/States communities. Women History Month, March

Both have exemplified the reach of black women and exceed expectation for beyond imagination. They have made the communities proud both in the black as well as white sectors. They have shown us that you can lead fiercely, be strong yet stand up gracefully under surmountable pressures and come off holding your head high with dignity.  They  showed us what a women with Stamina can accomplish in a man’s world.

IS HILLSIDE AVENUE AREA TOO CONJESTED WITH SCHOOLS? YOU BE THE JUDGE

By” C. Harrison/March 13, 2016

The following school has just finished on Hillside Avenue at 164th Street by the central post office and directly across on 163 there is another school. A few blocks up on Parsons Blvd there are more schools and one other new school was just build on 90th street and Parson. Parson Blvd around 3PM everyday, is a nightmare for transportations, cars, buses, anything on wheels really.

The question is do people really want to put up with another school in that neighborhood. My guess is the fact that this new school has gone up and literally is finished already; no one listened to that community.

Now its a waiting game to see how it all plays out.

Posted By: C. Harrison/March 13, 2016

“The National Trust for Historic Preservation, people  for the Pavilion and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, hope to raise awareness worldwide of the New York State Pavilion and its future. Together, we will spark a conversation about the value of historic preservation and this irreplaceable structure by engaging the residents of Queens in re-imagining one of its most significant assets.”

The competition is opened to anyone age 13 and over.

THE DEADLINE IS JULY 1, 2016….for more information visit: http://savingplaces.org/new

Posted By: C. Harrison/March 8, 2016

DONALD TRUMP AND THOSE THAT TAKES A SERIOUS LIKING TO HIM

By: C. Harrison/March 8, 2016/4:27 AM

There is a saying “Money is the root of all evil” weather true or not there are those who love money and like /love people with money. It didn’t matter if said persons had a brain or not, it don’t matter weather the money is clean or not their ideology is; if you’re rich or have some form of money then you must be smart . As long as he/she has money, they are good in some peoples book.

I believe that this is how some people and supporters of Donald Trump are looking at this election .  Giving him the benefit of the doubt because he is rich and justifying their liking for him by claiming he must be smart for staying rich thus he would know how to run a Country. Being rich doesn’t mean that you can run a powerful country,  it takes a lot more along with divine intervention.

Money in itself is not a bad thing. We all need it to live on this green earth (Planet). We need it to work for us and to do things with….without it most don’t survive too long on this earth-(shame though). In some place on earth, there is no need for it because those people use a trading system.  Although, the ladder is hard to grasp in todays world but there is still a minor few place left unscave, not corrupt.

The question becomes do people like the Donald because he has a serious plan to offer this country. Can he really help his fellow Americans (this nation) or is he the salesman playing us.?  Do people really like him or the admiration for his money and the fact that he is rich?   Today, the daily lives of some people is admiration for those with money and getting money, no matter the cost and at all means necessary, whatever tool one has to use to get it, just do it. I believe Donald Trump is the persona of this title and the reason why certain people gravitates to him. His behavior and conviction is the embodiment of it…and of what some faced or had to face years gone by because of who they were.

Trump has yet to tell us how and what plans he have in store to run this country. He hasn’t give us any numbers ($) to play with, to make us see, if he has any wits about him. Talk is cheap and chatter blows in the wind, come again. Ask yourself, what is the significance of Trump running in this twenty first century election, why?. The story he gave about always wanting to become President and this might be his next challenge according to others, doesn’t not wash in my book. If he wanted to do this country justice then why use hints from the pass bringing up grudges, old demons that this nation doesn’t want to see repeat itself.

(I have repeated this slogan several times on pages of my blog and I will again repeat it here “Mind Your Mind For the Jewel of Your Soul” look into it very powerful.)

When a person is running for the highest house in the land he/she has to be held at a far higher standard, its not about giving the person the job because he/she has money and friends in high places; discipline, humility and strength of character plays a part; and thus for, Mr. Trump has not shown the nation any of this.

All we see is people showing him admiration  due to his money, slanderous jargons and his riches, not because they see that he can actually run this country. If there is a  set of people that are fed up it’s because of their own party, Republicans…the obstructionist and do nothing party.  Some say his message is what draws them to him (What message), he has none. And if he sees how tough the election is now, wait until he gets to debate one on one.

No one is saying that one cannot admire persons that have riches but, usually those person’s persona comes into play also. Do these people have a brain, stamina, ethnics, moral character and self discipline, in their mannerisms to go along with the riches thus making him/her more attractive package.  A President must have a refined persona about him/her with all these amenities to go along with it.

 Right now Donald Trump is unbridled and have truculence.