THE FIRST BLACK DESIGNER officially OWN TECHNOLOGY TEXTILE DESIGN DEAL

TAMIL ROBINSON

photo credit: Keith Major : Tamil Robinson

By: C. Harrison/November 12, 2015/11/3:45AM

Coming off a highly successful fashion spread in New York City,  commemorating his 30- year Anniversary doing Airbrush, Tamil Robinson show us how its done. With a full standing room of young people, I immediately saw why he became the Trendy Fashion Mogul.

I was late but thankfully the show began as I entered and right away  models paraded down the run-way.  I could see that this guy was no ordinary Moscato D’Asti, his patterns and styles were vibrant,  cutting edge and exotic; I knew then,  why he was called a trailblazer. All told, everyone was exuberant has cameras flick and flashes blind and numb the eyes for a minute. No one, young and old could take there eyes of the run way, afraid to miss something, Tamil’s latest.  Fascinated, this Journalist wanted to know more, days later I had a revealing interview with Mr. Robinson.

According to the fashion Guru, he was in the Fashion Industry 15-years before deciding to go to China. He when to enhance his skills in the genre. He had been going to China  on and off for  years but,  to do fashion in a big way, he stayed in China for a bit to educate himself.  After coming back to the states in 2008, Robinson immersed himself into becoming that fashion mogul.

Now getting somewhere in the fashion world he began weaving a path for himself and quickly became a trailblazer. He was not called trailblazer for nothing, even though he went to China to further the cause, Robinson was already an excellence pupil at it;  he was classically trained  in the Arts. He love It,  it is his passion and he is excellence in turning fabrics into mosaic paintings.

Robinson said,  “I know how to Paint and  Airbrush. Being a person of color, we are not getting the respect for trailblazing for the different styles we bring to the table. I created my own Textile Patterns to be totally different; my Textile, tells the story. My Textiles are exclusive to my brand. I get calls from Europe because people thought that my Textiles come from there. For a Textile Fabrication to call me for my Textile Patterns, is a complement to me.”

When asked if he was not making fashion happened for him, what would he be doing with his life or career right now? “I would be doing Arts shows, if I was not doing what I am doing now. I would be painting on canvas and Interior Designs. I have a degree in it. I want to do a signature series of painting in the next 5-years.”

In addition, Robinson, explained that he doesn’t really keep up with fashions because he know how to create his own colors just by the textiles alone.” “I cut my own path, I can do it at the last minute, if need be.” I designed my own luggage’s. I used to carry Louis Vuitton, Gucci and other designer’s luggage.  I asked myself why am I logging around with other peoples name and I got my own, so I read up on what to do and how to it and decided to create my own.” “These people will never give back to the hood.”

What next for the astonishing designer is, he wants to tighten-up his Shoes and Bag Production Line and to bring in technology into his brand. The fashion jetsetter,  just signed an exclusive deal for Textile Technology Designs, which is patented to him like all his brands.  ” All of the urban fashions, the industry  already have most of it, so I had to go out and create my own, ” said the fashion trendsetter.

Moreover,  when ask he articulated that he isn’t really  out front in the Fashion Industry . “I am not in the category like Damian and others, I was behind the scene. I started out at 17 or 18 years old, out of high school doing Airbrush, making my own money. By the time I graduated I went traveling and kept working…keeping my following going by keeping in touch with them.” Robinson, attended the Prestigious Art High School in Newark, New Jersey, where its alums includes celebs like: vocal legend Sarah  Vaughn, Connie Francis, Melba Moore, and actress-singer Tisha Campbell.

“I want to being real Fashion to people; like Barry Gordon did for Motown.” “If the opportunity to setup shop uptown happens, I could do that but no, I don’t see myself doing that.”  “What we are going to do is do some commercials and sell from there.  I am concentrating on opening up my own Sewing Factory down town Newark, New Jersey. I want to employ real people and create jobs. I have people who sew for me now such as Donna Karen and others but I want my own,” he quipped.”I want to inspired our people. Everybody is not going to be a superstar, basketball player or a movie star. For a artist coming out of the hood, it’s very hard. “I have over 20-years in this industry, so I could cultivate a young person in what I am doing if they don’t have it, to go to college,” he revealed.

Robinson’s House of Fashion includes: TRG-Tamil Robinson Group, the House of AMIAT, T.A.M.I.L. by Tamil Robinson, RCONIC Collections by AMIAT, and Haute Couture Label & BESPOKE by TAMIL. Professionally, he holds an official license with MLB (Major League Baseball) Legacy 42 MLB licensed-Fashion Forward Collections. Tamil’s Fashion, will not be available until 2016.

Photo credits: C. Harrison….highlights

Posted By: C. Harrison/November 10, 2015

Posted By: C. Harrison/November 10, 2015/7:33PM

State Senator James Sanders Jr. (D) State– On veteran’s Day, we remember the brave men and women of our armed forces who have defended our country and sacrificed so much to protect our freedom.  As a proud Marine Corps Veteran, I would like to thank my fellow service members for responding to the call of duty. Please know that I support you and stand in solidarity with you, not just on Veteran’s Day, but every day. May God Bless Our Veterans and God Bless America.

Posted By: C. Harrison/November 20, 2015

 JAMROCK REGGAE CRUISE TAKES CENTER STAGE

NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 10, 2015

IT IS CALLED THE ULTIMATE CRUISE BECAUSE NOT ONLY IS IT AN HISTORICAL FIRST EVER CLASH  GOING DOWN, BUT THERE WILL BE INTRIGUE MEMBERS OF THE REGGAE INDUSTRY ON BOARD.

 CURRENT WORLD CLASH CHAMPION, BASS ODYSSEY HOLDS THE CURRENT UK CUP CLASH AND MIGHTY CROWN BOAST LOADS OF CLASH VICTORIES AND TITLES ON THEIR RESUME–METROMEDIA OVERCAME MIGHTY CEOWN TO WIN WORLD CLASH R.E.S.E.T. 2013, BASS ODYSSEY DEFEATED METRO MEDIA TO WIN UK CUP CLASH 2014. WITH THIS, ACCORDING TO IRISH & CHIN PUBLICITY, EACH SOUND HAVE POINTS TO PROVE AND ITS SAFE TO SAY, CRUISERS SHOULD EXPECT A DIE HARD BATTLE, AT THIS JAMROCK REGGAE CRUISE (WTJRC) HISTORY.

REGGAE’S FRATERNITY MEMBERS ON DECK INCLUDES: DAMIAN  ‘JR. GONG’ MARLEY, STEPHEN MARLEY, TARRUS RILEY,  MORGAN HERITAGE, TOK, BOUNTY KILLER, TANYA STEPHENS, KING JAMMY’S, KINGSTON 12, SAXON AND THE MIGHTY CROWNS. This will be one for your grandchildren…a can’t miss get on board.

Posted By: C. Harrison/November 10, 2015/5:52pm

THE ILLUSTRATION IS HIGHLIGHTED DIS WAY: ENGLAND’S FAME DAVID ‘RAM JAM’ RODIGAN X  BARRY G 30TH ANNIVERSAY

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GOING DOWN SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2015, THANKGIVING WEEKEND—-INSIDE THE RESORTS WORLD CASINO

110-00 ROCKWAY BLVD, JAMAICA, NY.

FEATURING: RORY ♣ STONE LOVE ♣ NINJA & THE MIGHTY CROWN. Get your ticket by purchasing them online or at VP Records, the resorts World Casino box office or wherever you can obtain them. Come looking good.

THAT’S HOW YOU DO FORUMS DEMS ARE HIP

Students/Children In and Out of The Classrooms Today and How They Are Being Treated By Adults Who Are Supposed to Protect Them

Photos via MSNBC

By: C. Harrison/November 10, 2015/3:29am

The Democratic forum in South Carolina hosted by Rachel Maddow was gutsy and effective. Its core points were intrinsic and sends the message to the heart of the Democratic base. The forum was also intriguing in that it solve and bring dreaded issues to the surface. Our fears if we had any,  diminished significantly because of the candidates straight talk and getting to the point. Yes we understood and now knows who the clear front runner is.

I especially like the fact that they touch upon a topic that I wanted to say something about and that is Children, and how they are been treated by adults who are suppose to protect them. In the last couple of weeks we have seen young children shot dead, beaten up, shot at etc.

First, let me say this, that little boy the 1st grader who got shot by police because the father was on the run in his car from law enforcement, should not have happened. Did we not learn from what happened to Mrs. Carey in Washington D.C., when the Secret Service shoot inside her car–killing her in front of her baby, who was in the car at the time.? I ask then why and I am asking now why? Again, I am asking Police Officers around the country to  not shoot inside moving vehicles with children in them. All Police Dept. will have to look into their policies and guideline as far as children are concern. It is wrong, simply wrong.

In addition, everyone including all three candidates agreed that teachers should be helped, so that they are equipped to handle students who are despondent in the classrooms. That student whom that police officer dragged, picked up and dropped on the floor was out of line–that’s not the norm and should never happen again. That teacher should not have allow that child to go through that kind of interrogation. He should’ve been more equipped to handle the situation, as mentioned above.

The little girl out on Long Island who was in her house when shots rang out and she got hit. These incidents must stop, children are our best commodities for the future. Those who are put in charge of protecting them should get proper training for those purposes. Those who are engaged in gun shootouts in neighborhoods have a responsibility and must be held accountable.

Hillary Clinton said at the forum, “We can’t act like the 1950s, we have to act like its 2015.” she is absolutely right. And I will take it one step further.  I would like to see every teacher take or go through several phycology classes and philological work up on children, before they can get a teacher’s license or certificate, this goes for police officers also.

 THREE HONORED HALLMARK FIXTURES  SELFLESSLY AND CONTINUOUSLY CONTRIBUTED TIME AND DECATION TO THE COMMUNITY OF JAMAICA, QUEENS

PC/ C. Harrison: Patricia Chin Susan Deursh & Phillippa Karteron

By: C. Harrison/November 4, 2015/1:55M

At JCAl”S annual Benefit Gala, Soiree, three members of our community was honored for their outstanding contributions to the Arts; Susan Deursch, Patricia Chin and Philippa L. Karteron. JCAL’S reasoning for honoring the three were that they were looking at the past, present and the future and the honorees they felt could address all three areas. The Gala took place at Jamaica  Center for Arts & Learning at 153-10 Jamaica Ave.

First to address the room full of attendees were  guest of honor, Queens Borough President, Melinda Katz, who stated that JCAl, is doing a great job for our community and that all we want for our family is a good education.  Katz, also noted that VP Record, is a large part of our community.

The first honoree, Susan Deursch,  was one of the first person’s to have developed an economic study which stated the need for an arts and cultural space in downtown Jamaica. She was also a pioneer along side Emeritus F. Carlisle Towery, Greater Jamaica Development Corporation President, both fought for the current building that was formerly the Queens Registry Building and it was her implementation that made JCAL possible. It was even mentioned that she literally slept in the Cultural Art Center building to make sure it got done.

Second honoree, Patricia Chin, is the CEO of VP Records and have been in business in the Jamaica community  for 35 years. VP have been contributing to our community since then and to the larger international community. JCAL is seeking to work more closely with diverse local businesses to create arts and cultural programs that can benefit local and international artists; thus, a partnership with VP made sense.  Actually, VP have been working with the Arts in the Jamaica community for many many years.

The third honoree was Philippa Karteron, a community member that have lived in the community for 30 plus years. She has invested in the continuity of JCAL and was a board member for many years. Philippa is a patron of the arts. Her commitment has kept JCAL relevant pointed out JCAL.  Her commitment is invaluable. Also, in all, there were three Presenters for each honorees and good thing because the second introducer literally dropped her award but it didn’t break.

Jcal’s Soiree, was to implement a new vision where they can connect business and artists together to create economic stimulation for Southeast Queens.  According to Roseann Evens, Director of Development for JCAL, they want to remain relevant and inclusive with technology. “We are trying to incorporate technology in the offering that we have here at Jcal. We are looking for help to develop our animation classes, computer programming and design for girls and expand to include video and social media presentations, performance art and other new and cutting edge work. We also want to bring well-known artists and performances to Queens.  Another proactive vision Evens noted that JCAL want, is to understand the need of the evolving demographics of Southeast Queens, while retelling the history and remembering the renowned artists that have been shown at this space over the years, ” Evens said.

In addition, Evens articulated that Jcal has a new partnership with Lincoln Center through the Boro-Line program. The program begins November 7th and run through to December 12, 2015, the program also allows for families to perform for free and workshops for all ages. JCAL further offers live musical performances on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1 pm at JPAC and streaming from Trinity Wall Street. They want you to know that you can come in on your lunch break and enjoy performances on weekdays, location 153-10 Jamaica Ave.

Evens, moreover explained that they want to see downtown Jamaica become an artistic hub and taken as a cultural destination for tourist, artists and community to come and enjoy—sounds and performances of our local artist from around the world.  And next year, 2016, JCAL will be holding what they term a JamaicaFlux, Art Exhibition; with 20 artists presenting work in and for the community to be intricately involved in the development, research and production of each piece. They are also working on additional partnerships with local and citywide arts/cultural organizations to help expand the offerings to Southeast Queens residents and workers.

Additionally, an inquiry from the Greater Jamaica Development Corp, regarding their progression in Jamaica, Queens,  revealed that progression in Jamaica has been profound and improvements are ongoing.   ” York College, the Social Security office, county courts, the Air Train, the revival of the Jamaica station area, preservation and transformation of King Mansion. JCAL, enhanced MTA bus and subway service, creation of expanded and affordable parking, cleanup of brownfield conditions and other environmental improvements,  economic development including new affordable housing and business development, hotel development. Progress continues across a broad range,”  according to Bob Liff, Dir. at GJDC

The Soiree finished with dance numbers from children from the arts and buffet style food. You can bye your seats at Jcal, for a small price for each year’s annual festivities now.

Highlight: Photo Credit/C. Harrison

              Patricia Chin & C. Harrison

Posted By: C. Harrison/Nov, 3, 2015

It is that time again and we are asking all registered voters to go out and vote. Call first if you have to and find out where you need to go to cast your vote.

Each year we have people going to wrong polling stations, call up your councilmembers tell them where you live and find out what district you belong in; then ask where do you go to make your voice be heard (Vote). People it is that simple.

Just because you live in a certain neighborhood it doesn’t mean that the school across the street is where you cast your vote. You have to find out who your representatives are, your district and where you go to vote. People, go online if you have to and find out what district you live in and where your district is voting.  I am preaching because we see it happens every year. Be safe and good luck out there. 

OPEN ENROLLED  JUST STARTED YOU HAVE UNTIL JANUARY 1

By: C. Harrison/November 3, 2015/2:30AM

The Affordable Care Act, is now open for enrollment through January 1, 2016.  Since its inception, more than 17.5 million Americans have signed up for coverage.  After 1/1/2016 the deadline is January 15, 2016, and again until January 31, 2016, to get coverage. If you sign up now you could have coverage for the new year.

According to the President, “Starting now, people who need coverage for 2016 once again have the chance to get quality, affordable health insurance through the marketplace.” The President further noted that if, you still don’t have health insurance for next year, financial assistance may be available.

“Even if you already have health insurance through the marketplace, you should still review your coverage options. You might find a plan that works better for you.” the President said.

If you know someone who needs coverage let them know that enrollment is now and that its for a short period of time.