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First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks at Governors Ball (Talent Preview)
A class act.
Category: Education
The Obamas: Essence Magazine (March 2010)
By Shavar Ross on Feb 10, 2010 in Barack Obama, Education, Featured, Michelle Obama, Politics, Publishing, Together
Say cheese.
What? No More ‘State of the Black Union’ Conference?
By Shavar Ross on Jan 07, 2010 in Education, Events, Featured, General News, History, Politics, Religion, Tavis Smiley
Wonder why?
Holly Robinson Peete and Daughter Ryan Author Book on Autism
By Shavar Ross on Jan 06, 2010 in Celebrity Buzz, Education, Featured, Holly Robinson Peete, Publishing
Great book, great cause.
Damon Williams: 14 Year Old Investor On Track To Become A Millionaire!
This kid will go far. Makes me proud.
Rare 1980’s Postcard Depicting 1900’s Hampton Institute’s Student Life
What a discovery, I love stuff like this.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Battles Rare Form of Leukemia
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Battles Rare Form of Leukemia.
Quincy Jones III and Chamillionaire Talk E-Hustlin’ at Stanford University
If you’re an aspiring music artist, the key to your success will be to e-hustle.
The Black Wealth Initiative: What is It?
Take a look at these 10 powerful Wealth for Life principles.
Pray Over Your Food: KFC’s Grilled Chicken Contains Cancer-Causing Substance
KFC’s grilled chicken contains a cancer-causing substance.
Independence Hall
I was able to capture a couple of shots of Independence Hall while passing through downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a few weeks ago.
5 Facts About Water That Could Change Your Life
By Shavar Ross on Aug 26, 2009 in Health
You may be motivated to drink more water after reading this.
Can Obama Dunk? Student Reporter Damon Weaver Interviews the President
Eleven year old student reporter Damon Weaver talks education.
Film School
By Shavar Ross on Dec 09, 2008 in Education
Thought I’d never say it but I want to go to film school. Might as well get that degree. Sure would be nice to make a film or two while I’m in school though. I’m checkin’ into the top film schools in Los Angeles.
Will be on Comedy Central’s Chocolate News tomorrow at 10:00 or 10:30pm. [...]
Seven Ross: First Library Card
Today I took my son to get his first library card. He thinks I’m a geek ’cause I love libraries.
Back to School: Winter Intercession
By Shavar Ross on Dec 01, 2008 in Education
Gettin’ ready for the week. Washin’ clothes and doing a lot of ironing, lol.. The main thing I must decide this week is what class I will be taking for Winter Intercession. I’m gonna go head on and get my degree in Film and Television. Gotta get all my general education out the way first [...]
School Major Change
By Shavar Ross on Nov 27, 2008 in Education
Was having a bit of a time deciding what major to focus on for school. If I told you what I actually thought about majoring in you’d think I was nuts. You’d be like, why?? Anyway, that’s what blogging is all about I suppose. I don’t mind if people read about my struggles, my ups [...]
College Placement Test
By Shavar Ross on Nov 25, 2008 in Education
Today I took the college placement test at my local community college. Love English but I never could stand Algebra. I actually think I could’ve grown to like math but for some reason I breezed through it in private school (high school), lol. Anyway, I scored really high in English–as expected. I actually scored better [...]
School of Hard Knocks
By Shavar Ross on Nov 19, 2008 in Education
Late in the afternoon, my son went with me to enroll in school. I already have some college credit and I’ve already made it up in my mind to finish school and get my degree regardless of my continual pursuit of an acting career.
So far I have accomplished everything I set out to do. I’ve [...]
Family Business
Took care of some family business today. I started the day off going to Pasadena City College to find out when the new semester starts. I wasn’t kiddin’ about gettin’ my degree. It’s a great school in a cool location and I became an EMT years ago at PCC. I figured I might as well [...]
Jenny McCarthy and The Fight Against Autism
Today I watched at a clip of Jenny McCarthy on CNN Online talking about how she felt Autism was related to vaccinations. She stated that she saw a regression in her son Evan’s social interaction during the vaccination period. Not sure if you know, but Autism is a major epidemic in our country right now. [...]
A Rolls Royce by Any Other Name
Yesterday was so beautiful. A gorgeous day. Made me realize one of the reasons why I love California so much. Drove through West Hollywood and then on to Beverly Hills to drop some headshots and resumes off to my new agent. I’m giving myself a year to really take my acting [...]
Run for Your Life!
By Shavar Ross on Sep 08, 2008 in Health
I see I’m gonna have to start doing a little weight training–work on my pecs. I also like to run so I might as well start jogging again as well. Pursuing an acting career again will motivate me to stay more in shape. If I get a treadmill I would probably use [...]
My Time with Nina Simone
Nina was cool. She always got on me about eatin’ sweets but I was just a kid then.
