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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

My Black History Tribute

 February is Black History month here in the States.  For me everyday is Black History, so until today I wasn't compelled to make a special post.  BUT this morning when I opened my email there was a link from my dear friend, Gwen, known as Grandmommy in the blogging world.  You can check out her blog, Big and Little Creations, here.  It was a link to a photographer's facebook page.  At first I looked at the pictures and enjoyed seeing the kids.  You know how much I love kids.  Upon closer glance I realized the kids were representing different prominent African Americans from our history and present times.  Talk about impressive!  This photographer, Eunice Jones, did an amazing job capturing each figure through our youth.  Of course, those of you who know me, know the tears started freely flowing as I paged through the images and read each saying.  Each picture took me on a walk through our history.  What a journey it has been!

Eunice Jones encourages people to share the images, unaltered, of course.  Check out here Facebook page here.  I also looked through other images on her site and she does amazing work all around.



















SIMPLY AMAZING!  There will be one more picture posted tomorrow.  I will upload that one to this post.  I wonder if it will be President Obama?

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30 comments:

  1. The grandmommyFebruary 27, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    I am so glad you enjoyed the site! I also like it when you call me a dear friend...it warms my heart. :-)
    Gwen

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    1. VanessaFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:08 PM

      Grandmommy - Thanks so much for sharing it. Did you look at any of her other photos? They are wonderful, too. You are a very dear friend!

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  2. CyborgDollFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Hello Vanessa, great pictures and messages! Thank you for sharing!!! Regards

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    1. VanessaFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:12 PM

      cyborgdoll - Thanks for stopping by and viewing these special images.

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  3. Black Doll EnthusiastFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    My black History is 365 and sometimes 366, days a year, too.

    Throughout this month, I have enjoyed seeing these adorable children pose as famous African Americans on Facebook. I must have "liked" the source which caused me to receive the updates.

    Thanks for sharing these here as missed seeing some on Facebook.


    dbg

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    1. VanessaFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:15 PM

      DBG - Aren't they adorable? I have to give the photography major props for doing this. She had some other adorable baby pictures in her portfolio.

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  4. ChynadollFebruary 27, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    I totally agree with DBG, my black history is 365 days a year! I have seen this posting before and I loved it then. Thanks for reposting and sharing the love for it again. It is truly amazing!

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    1. VanessaFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:16 PM

      Chynadoll - I couldn't pass sharing this one. You know me and kids. We go way back. LOL! Thanks for stopping by.

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  5. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Hello from Spain: I admire the beauty of these pictures and the messages they send. Thanks for sharing. I join with your tribute .. Keep in touch

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    1. VanessaFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:16 PM

      Marta - Thanks so much for stopping by to view these little masterpieces.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    They are amazing Vanessa!

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    1. VanessaFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:17 PM

      Loretta - I totally agree with you. I smile and get teary-eyed every time I see the pictures.

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  7. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    These pictures are great and I love the concept !!!
    I love both the strong messages and the kids are absolutely adorable.

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    1. VanessaFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:17 PM

      Claude - Aren't they wonderful? Thanks for stopping by.

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  8. studiosevenFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    This is too awesome! So glad you shared it.

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    1. VanessaFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:08 AM

      studioseven - I'm so glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for stopping by.

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  9. Cindi MortensenFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    I've seen these, some on Facebook and some on TV. I love the photos of the children, and the messages are very inspiring. Thanks for sharing these here. I agree...they're awesome! :-)

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    1. VanessaFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:09 AM

      Cindi - I'm so surprised this is my first time seeing them. Definitely inspiring to see.

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  10. UnknownFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    the kids are super adorable!!!

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  11. D7anaFebruary 28, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Awwww ... they are cute kids. Thanks for sharing ;-).

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    1. VanessaFebruary 28, 2013 at 3:19 PM

      D7ana - You are welcome. That Frederick Douglas and Spike Lee make me smile every time.

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  12. Georgia GirlFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    Totally awesome! Thanks for sharing Vanessa!

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    1. VanessaMarch 1, 2013 at 2:25 PM

      Georgia Girl - You are welcome. They stole my heart.

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  13. BriniMarch 1, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Those are some of the cutes pictures I have ever seen!! I love the whole concept of the all. I really love "Spike Lee"!

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    1. VanessaMarch 1, 2013 at 2:26 PM

      Brini - Isn't it awesome! Spike Lee was one of my faves, too.

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  14. Kenya G. JohnsonMarch 1, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Awww, this gave me goosebumps. I love the Kerry Washington is in there.

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    1. VanessaMarch 1, 2013 at 9:50 PM

      Kenya - Isn't it precious? Kerry was another favorite of mine. She got that eye thing down pat! BTW, I'm working on a Darius story right now, so make sure you come back tomorrow.

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  15. RossettiMarch 6, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing!! I knew half of them, but I googled the rest and it was worth to do it. I have been deep impressed with the story of Harriet Tubman...

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    1. VanessaMarch 6, 2013 at 3:58 PM

      Rossetti - Thanks. I'm so glad you were able to learn more about them. The concept is such a great one. Marrying the heroes of the past to the kids of the future. Harriet Tubman was a phenomenal woman.

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