Well done National Public Radio #npr

Today's tribute to Muscians who have departed in 2016 was awesome!

Starting with #Prince's "Lets Go Crazy" those words "Dearly beloved we are gathered here today...." brought back the memories of my life in 1983-84.

The segment covered a diverse genre of music created and performed by those who have moved on from this plain and made me realize why I love the Art of Music.

As I grow in my appreciation of Music as an Artform, I will continue to share the talent I see, hear and appreciate through my programs,
The Trenton 365 Show and ABRMS The Amans Brindled Regional Music Show as well as Lifestyle By Amans Brindled.

I hope you will join me on the journey to build a better community for everyone through civic engagement.

http://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2016/12/29/507146995/when-departed-stars-become-digital-saints-on-music-and-collective-grief-in-2016

Sharon, PA

http://www.waterfiresharonpa.org/

I have always been a people person and accept that I am at my best when meeting new people and having new experiences that align with my passions.  I’m a 7 on the Enneagram.

https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-7/

Through the encouragement of a friend “MLP” I visited Sharon, PA for an Art Event and opportunity to connect with MLP’s place of birth.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharon,_Pennsylvania

On this trip to Mercer County, PA I encountered several similarities to my hometown located in Mercer County, NJ including, a close proximity to other major cities like, Cleveland, OH., Columbus, OH., and Pittsburgh, PA., located near a large body of water, a diverse population and a growing if not thriving "Arts Community."

My solo trip included began with an ~5 hour drive which I haven’t done in decades.  The drive through scenic PA included a few stops for fuel etc.

My Host
Sam Perry, Veteren, Artist and Ambassador

https://soundcloud.com/trenton365/raw-sam-perry-of-sharon

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Trenton,+NJ/Sharon,+PA/@40.5698455,-79.9829037,7z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c143482d3dbbb9:0xcf16567f895cd7bc!2m2!1d-74.7429384!2d40.2170534!1m5!1m1!1s0x8833c04954d29957:0x48546be957aa2a1e!2m2!1d-80.4934035!2d41.2331116!3e0

I spent a few nights with Sam Perry, Army Veteran, Community Ambassador and Artist.  Meeting Sam in person was soul warming.  After greeting each other with a brotherly hug, he warmly said, “I thought you were taller.”  A comment I’ve heard throughout my life and this solidified our connection!

The weekend was a busy one, traveling throughout the region meeting people, seeing landmarks etc.  I spent most of the time between Farrell, Sharon and Hermitage, similar to traveling between Trenton, Ewing, Lawrence, Hamilton and Bordentown, NJ.

Have a look at some images.

I was introduced to friends of MLP and Sam Perry, all of which who were very warm, cordial and excited to hear I was in town for a visit and to experience WaterFire Sharon.

  

One person I didn’t get a chance to meet was Karen Winner.  Scheduling didn’t permit the connection, however I’ve heard so much about her from various people and look forward to chatting with her in person.

Random Acts of Artist was another connection made on this visit.  I met Key Leaders Linda Brink and Terry Polonsky at the unveiling of an interactive public exhibit in Bicentennial Park, that will eventually be a part of a larger public art space.

  

I have to mention Quaker Steak & Lube, a restaurant, bar and meeting place that was founded in Sharon, PA.  I had the pleasure to visit the original location in Downtown Sharon, have a few pints and of course some wings.

http://thelube.com/locations/pennsylvania/the-original-sharon/

Earlier on my trip I was introduced to George “Jigs” Warren and chatted over adult beverages in his newest establishment “The Keg.”  Jigs and wife Paula are clearly at home in the restaurant business as evident by his loyal fans and supporters.  Big Up to his lovely Daughter Margo as well!

It is with sadness that I think about my brief but warm meeting with Gary “Mo” Meszaros who “moved on” from this plain shortly after my visit.  He and Jigs were the original partners for the now 50 + deep casual dining franchise built on the concept of a “cook-your-own-steak” establishment.  Today chicken wings and the variety of sauces and seasonings used to flavor them lead the way.

  

http://www.sharonherald.com/news/local_news/community-leader-lube-co-founder-gary-meszaros-dies/article_ad09f7e4-d412-5a04-a13f-7cdd6eb58abc.html

I also want “shout out” to Carmela Perry, the Mother of Sam and Mary Linda.  This 90+ year old is sharp and warmed me to tears during our time together chatting about life in New York City, raising children, Sam and Mary Linda growing up and of course Sharon, PA.  She especially touched me when she thanked me for taking care of her Daughter while she lives in New Jersey.

In closing my time in the Sharon, Hermitage, Farrell and Transfer areas of western Pennsylvania was very enjoyable and a place I am looking forward to returning to.

Odin Smith of The Emerald Tablet

https://soundcloud.com/trenton365/odin-smith

Gallery 29 owned by Donna Bostardi and Tony Kropp

https://soundcloud.com/trenton365/donna-of-gallery-29-sharon-pa

Random Acts of Artists Linda R. Brink

https://soundcloud.com/trenton365/random-acts-of-artists-linda

Random Acts of Artists Terry Polonsky

https://soundcloud.com/trenton365/random-acts-of-artist-sharon

Dennis of DJ’s Greenhouse located in Transfer PA

https://soundcloud.com/trenton365/sharon-pennsylvania-mlp-and

Sara McCauley of Redeemed and Beader’s Utopia

https://soundcloud.com/trenton365/sara-of-beaders-utopia

Hello Friends!

I would like to introduce you to Photography Artist Barbara Warren.  We were connected by Sheila and Carl Geisler of the Princeton Photography Club.

 Have listen to my Trenton 365 On Location chat with Barbara at the opening.

Have a look at some press from her opening at Gallery 14 in Hopewell NJ.

Princeton Photography Club presents 'We Are More Than Our Diseases' at Gallery 14

• By Anthony Stoeckert

With wonderful images in the paper that are not shown on line…

W HEN someone we know has a disease, there’s an instinct to avoid talking about, or to talk about it in as quick and positive a way as possible.
The stories and emotions behind the disease don’t get told often, but they are stories that are powerful in their telling, and sometimes therapeutic for those telling them. It’s those kind of stories that are hanging on the walls of Gallery 14 in Hopewell in the Princeton Photography Club’s exhibit, We Are More Than Our Diseases.
The exhibit features photographs by club members who have a disease, or who have dealt with a loved one dealing with disease. The idea began with a photo by Wayne Klaw, titled “Chemo Port.” It’s a striking, black-and-white image, depicting a woman who has pulled down her shirt enough to expose a mark, where the port was placed. Curator Sheila Geisler soon found that other members of the club had photos about their own experiences with diseases.
“The way people coped with what they were handing was very interesting,” Ms. Geisler says. “And I found that they were creating images about it in order to express their emotions; they’re photographers, that’s what they do. I thought about this type of exhibit for a long time, it’s a difficult topic.”
Knowing how it difficult it is, Ms. Geisler says asking the club’s members to consider sharing these images in a show wasn’t easy. Taking the pictures is one thing, showing them to the world was another.
“But when I reached out to the members, the feedback I got was, that when you have a problem, whether it’s depression or knee surgery or breast cancer, people say, ‘Oh it’ll be OK,’” Ms. Geisler says. “They don’t want to deal with the other side of the emotions, which may be fear or anger. And I found in the photographers that people were expressing both sides of the emotions, and I think it made for a very strong exhibit that many people can identify with.”
She also learned that for many members, being part of the photography club was a form of support by offering a way to be productive and creative, and a form of sociability.
Putting the exhibit together had its challenges. Just as it’s difficult to ask questions of someone dealing with a disease such as cancer, Ms. Geisler says pushing photographers for the right kind of photos was hard.
“The easier part is to put over the positive, ‘everything will be OK,’ and I had to say, ‘But that’s not all we want. We want the other side. You’re not there yet,’ and I had to send it back and say, ‘dig deeper,’” she says.
Key to the exhibit are 16 images by Barbara Warren, a club member and breast cancer survivor who says her photos share her story, along with the story of Ann Mark, a member of the club who died of ovarian cancer.
“I was treated for early stage breast cancer 12 years ago,” Ms. Warren writes in her artist’s statement. “I chose a double mastectomy, and am essentially cancer free now. Ann was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2001. She battled cancer for a long time — many rounds of chemo, many rounds of surgery. She lived 12 long and mostly wonderful years before passing away on her 67th birthday in December, 2013.
“We became friends in 2007. We shared a love of photography, and a philosophical bent. Many times, we shared wine, our stories of life, and our stories of cancer, but mostly our stories of life. I was diagnosed early stage. I wanted aggressive treatment. At heart, I am a fighter, and am often my best when things are tough. For six long months, cancer was my job. Many nights I tossed and turned, wondering if cancer would consume my life and cause my death. I am very fortunate — early diagnosis and aggressive treatment gave me back a normal life. In some ways, I was permanently changed, in other ways, not.
“Ann was diagnosed in 2001, shortly after 9/11, a very private bombing that coincided with a very public bombing. In 2004, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer. In many ways, she was permanently changed, in other ways, not.”
The exhibit also shares stories of knee replacement surgery, appendicitis, broken bones, and depression. The idea is that everyone has been affected by illness and disease. Ms. Geisler says the idea is connect the emotions with people, and to share a message of hope.
Ms. Geisler says the exhibit also will be shown at the D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center in October, and that she expects it to change, grow and continue to be exhibited.
“I think this will be a living exhibit which will continue because of how many people really wanted to express the emotion of something they’ve dealt with in images,” she says.
Other photographers whose works are in the exhibit are Joel Blum, Ilya Genin, Scott Gordon, Janet Hautau, Wayne Klaw, Fay Kobland, Randy Koslo, Christine Stadelmeier, Vivien Van Natta, and Jon Walker..” Î
We Are More than Our Diseases is on view at Gallery 14, 14 Mercer St., Hopewell, through Sept. 6. Hours: Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit princetonphotoclub.org.

http://www.princetonphotoclub.org/
https://soundcloud.com/trenton365/barbara-warren-photographer

Capital Region Minority Chamber of Commerce

Diversity Summit

Belinda D'Agostino

Growing up in Central New Jersey I thought it was so cool that I could see and experience so many different things.

This became even cooler as I moved into adulthood and began to travel and meet more people.  Those experiences made me realizes that most people didn’t’ have the childhood I did and or the diversity.

Queensborough Community College in New York defines “diversity” on it’s website as this:

Definition for Diversity

The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.  It is the exploration of these differences in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. It is about understanding each other and moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity contained within each individual.

Diversity is a reality created by individuals and groups from a broad spectrum of demographic and philosophical differences. It is extremely important to support and protect diversity because by valuing individuals and groups free from prejudice, and by fostering a climate where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic.

"Diversity" means more than just acknowledging and/or tolerating difference. Diversity is a set of conscious practices that involve:

§  Understanding and appreciating interdependence of humanity, cultures, and the natural environment.

§  Practicing mutual respect for qualities and experiences that are different from our own.

§  Understanding that diversity includes not only ways of being but also ways of knowing;

§  Recognizing that personal, cultural and institutionalized discrimination creates and sustains privileges for some while creating and sustaining disadvantages for others;

§  Building alliances across differences so that we can work together to eradicate all forms of discrimination.

Diversity includes, therefore, knowing how to relate to those qualities and conditions that are different from our own and outside the groups to which we belong, yet are present in other individuals and groups. These include but are not limited to age, ethnicity, class, gender, physical abilities/qualities, race, sexual orientation, as well as religious status, gender expression, educational background, geographical location, income, marital status, parental status, and work experiences. Finally, we acknowledge that categories of difference are not always fixed but also can be fluid, we respect individual rights to self-identification, and we recognize that no one culture is intrinsically superior to another.

The New Jersey State Department of Health states that NJ is one of the 3 most diverse states in America.

http://www.state.nj.us/health/omh/culturalcompetency.shtml

With that being said it is no wonder as to why I support organizations that believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion.  In May of 2015 the Capital Region Minority Chamber of Commerce (CRMCC) held The Central Jersey Diversity Summit in Princeton NJ. The event was done in partnership with The Capital Region Minority Chamber of Commerce,

Capital Region Minority Chamber of Commerce

http://capitalregionminoritychamber.org

Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce

http://web.princetonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=376

American Conference on Diversity

http://americanconferenceondiversity.org/




The event was open to business owners, corporate purchasing and human resources professionals, recruiters and anyone invested in issues of diversity and inclusion.

The attendees heard from;

Opening Keynote Speaker; Elizabeth Williams Riley - President & CEO - American Conference on Diversity 

http://americanconferenceondiversity.org/history/

Closing Keynote speaker; Domenick Cama, COO, Investors Savings Bank

https://www.myinvestorsbank.com/home/about/about/management

Breakout Sessions with Industry Leaders;

Gale Britton, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion Prudential Financial

https://www.linkedin.com/pub/gale-britton/7/b00/a36

Yvette Donado, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, ETS


https://www.ets.org/about/who/leadership/donado

Michael Garner, Chief Diversity Officer, MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority, State of New York)


https://www.linkedin.com/pub/michael-j-garner/17/b2a/912

Ryan Parker, Chief Diversity Officer & Assistant VP, RWJ University Hospital

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanpatrickparker

Maureen Tinen, President, UCEDC

http://ucedc.com/about-us/staff/

Avis Yates-Rivers, CEO, Technology Concepts Group, Int’l

http://www.technologyconcepts.com/bio-avis/

Moderating the break out sessions;

Vanessa Nazario

https://www.linkedin.com/pub/vanessa-nazario-mba-cde/5a/373/947

Rod Colon

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodcolon

In addition to the breakfast buffet the Capital Region Minority Chamber of Commerce Central New Jersey Diversity Summit offered significant networking opportunities.  In closing attendees learned why diversity is invaluable to business enterprises and more.  The Hyatt Regency of Princeton provided a wonderful location for the event with a central location, ample staff and amenities.

About CRMCC

About us

The Capital Region Minority Chamber of Commerce (CRMCC) is an organizational partner providing active support to minority business enterprises in Central New
Jersey. Minority businesses include (but are not limited to) those belonging to minority ethnic groups, businesses owned primarily by women, LGBT individuals,
and persons with disabilities. The Chamber offers advocacy and promotional opportunities for members while expanding possibilities, uncovering solutions and
leveraging cultural differences for sustainable prosperity in the Capital region.

The Capital region is a diverse epicenter of commerce and entrepreneurship. Our mission encourages a climate where individuals and organizations benefit from a wide array of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We aim to promote fluency in issues of diversity and inclusion, provide education and professional
development while connecting minority businesses with each other and the community at large. Through annual programming, networking opportunities and
access to the region’s top business leaders, members discover new ways to grow professional acumen and bottom line.

If you are seeking Access, Results, Visibility, Leadership, Regional Impact and Networking in the Capital Region, then an active membership in the CRMCC is for you!

Upcoming Event

http://capitalregionminoritychamber.org/?p=213

April 2015

I do not consider myself to be a hard person to deal with, actually I am told by close friends that I let too much slide.  Well I have been pushed to the edge and now I must make a situation public.

On Saturday April 4, 2015 the Kiwanis Club of Trenton was leading the efforts to have a public Egg Hunt open to all children between 3-10 years of age.

As a friend of the Kiwanis, I was asked to assist with the return of this Annual event in a new location as the club looked for a fresh start with the new Trenton Administration.  I graciously accepted and began doing what I do, connect partners.

South Ward Councilman George Muschal was contacted and thought the idea was a good one, he then initiated the permitting process.  I began to share the event via social media networks to eliminate the cost of printing flyer's and the potential of more trash.

The amount of people listed on the permit had to be adjusted before the permit was paid for and issued.  

Yes a fee is charged if you want to have an event in a public space/park even if it's a non-profit serving the children of the City.

The permit dated 3/23/15 and received 3/27/15 by FPNEBA is signed by the appropriate person and with a note “AREA MUST BE CLEANED.”  

As I was planning on visiting the park on Tuesday 3/31/15 to observe the cleanup efforts that were to have taken place on Monday 3/30/15 I received a phone call from a friend who asked if the City Of Trenton “Tree Giveway” was part of the Egg Hunt.  I had no knowledge of this event and only saw it in the newspaper after it was brought to my attention.  

The “Tree Giveaway” is scheduled for the same date, time and location as the Egg Hunt.  Immediately questions came to mind as to why the city would schedule an overlapping event. 

At that time I thought I should contact Councilman Muschal. While heading to his office I went to survey the park regarding its cleanliness for the Egg Hunt.  The park was in very poor condition with downed limbs, overflowing trash receptacles, litter and debris including signs of tobacco, alcohol and drug use evident. 

I spoke to Mr. Muschal about my concerns.  He stated he had no idea about the tree giveaway and suggested I chat with someone at City Hall.

I proceeded to City Hall to inquire about the tree giveaway and became more frustrated as I was told by my contact that they had no information about it.

After several visits to the park, dozens of images captured and even more emails and texts messages read and distributed it appears that some department is going to make this right.

I was told overtime was authorized for people to work late on Thursday, after 4pm until dark, potentially come in on Friday - Good Friday Holiday and even Saturday morning before the Egg Hunt also a holiday!

I'm my opinion we have major issues with the protocol and procedures for getting an event like this done in the Capital City of New Jersey.   If the Founding President of a neighborhood civic association, Creator and Host of a privately syndicated radio and television program with an audience in over 70 countries, the South Ward Councilman, a local private University social club, a city high school Science Club and a international organization with over 100 years of service in Trenton has to jump through this many hoops to get something done that should be on the regular rotation of maintenance then I wonder about more complex issues and items. 

It appears the event will go on as planned but several questions remain like;

After a meeting with high ranking officials where we agreed about the lack of communication between the administration and the residents why did this happen?

Why is the city piggybacking on another event?

Why was an organization seeking to restart a relationship with the new administration being charged for a permit when the city was planning it's own event for that day and time?

Why is OT-overtime being offered when it has been documented that workers where not functioning appropriately during regular business hours?

Why did it take several days and multiple conversations to get this accomplished? 

And the list could go on. 

I am often confronted by people who say Trenton is a piece of "shit", the people and leadership etc. you need to get out of there asap and take your efforts where they would be appreciated. 

Recently several people within Trenton have told me "nobody knows you," "you need to be more visible," "we don't have any money," "we don't have any workers," "the equipment is broken," "it's not my job," "they are going to steal your ideas and not give you credit, " and a lot more.

This current issue is just a SMALL bump that will make me stronger and more aggressive.  My efforts and the efforts of anyone partnering with Trenton 365 will not stop. 

These issues will only make us stronger and provide more resources as the grass roots movement takes over.  Have a look at the images they were taken between 3/31/15 and 4/2/15.

Purposely no names were mentioned because this is not a individual issue it is systemic and like a disease it needs to be eradicated or it leads to death.  I am not willing to let Trenton die on my watch!

I held off on posting this until after the event to give the proper departments the opportunity to correct this problem.  Well the Kiwanis Club of Trenton "Great Egg Hunt 2015" was a success with a large turnout including dozens of families, participating children from 3-11 years of age, the Trenton Fire Department, Trenton Police Department, "Boomer" the Trenton Thunder Mascot, the Trenton Science Club, Rider University Circle K Club, Jesse Elliott and his Band and of course the Easter Bunny, South Ward Councilman George Muschal and At-Large Councilwoman Phyllis Holly-Ward.

Although the event was a success in the organizers eyes we still have questions regarding the policies, procedures and the protocol regarding our experience with this event.

In short the park is poorly maintained, the procedures for the maintenance is below average at best.


SHAME ON YOU whomever is responsible! 

Trenton365

A Social, Cypher or a Meet and Greet?

Social-

An informal social gathering, esp. one organized by the members of a particular club or group.

Cypher-

The process of tapping into your subconscious.  A state of mind where thoughts and actions flow from your mind rather than being instrumented. Clearly shown in freestyle/beatbox circles and breakdancing.

Meet and Greet

An organized event during which a celebrity, politician, or other well-known figure meets and talks to the public.

This post is about all of the above.  Trenton has long been know for it’s slogan ‘Trenton Makes The World Takes," shortened if you ask some folks and like many other post-industrial cities many will ask, what do we/they make now?

Many people will reply the usual negative items, drugs, gangs, corruption, a class of poor people and so on.  Well the Trenton365 will continue to work counter to the naysayers and general print media to showcase the positives.

Event #1

The Mill Hill section of Trenton held a "meet and greet" to introduce the new and “less new” neighbors to each other.  The event was held at the Trenton Social 

Peter Hobday & Councilwoman Marge Caldwell-Wilson

Since it's opening "Social" has become a thriving bar, restaurant, venue, art gallery and meeting place. Being just a short stroll fromTrenton Mill Hill it only makes sense that Peter Hobday would choose this as the location.

 

Jacque Howard,

The Mill Hill Meet & Greet your neighbors was a huge success. It proves, people need a mid-week relaxing break in their hectic lives. Living in Mill Hill since 1985 and then purchasing my home in 1987 I have seen many changes in the neighborhood. Once vacant lots are now rows of grand multi level townhomes. Mill Hill has always prided itself on many levels but one of it's special traits is it's neighbor friendly reputation.

Neighbors talk and look out for one another in this neighborhood. The Mill Hill Meet & Greet is just another occasion to bring people together, a time to meet and greet your new neighbors.

Joe Fyz and I (Pete Hobday) would love to thank the neighbors who participated in this event and also a special thank you to TC Nelson the owner of Trenton Social for accommodating our group and providing a delicious assortment of food.  

Pete Hobday 

 
                             





Event #2

I was having a conversation with a friend "LTC" who asked what I knew about Cyphers. During the brief conversation we brainstormed several versions that would make her event EPIC!  A few weeks later at the Pretty Business Tuesdays networking event by founder Ericka Pressley, I was introduced to Neisha Kelly writer of the blog, Loverzquarrel   Many thanks to Will "Deshair" Foskey for the introduction.

At a later brainstorming session we organized a starter event where the subject would be relationships. During this cypher several topics were discussed, one of the attendees sent me this note.

TRENTON-- So, it's a Thursday night and I'm on Facebook running through the news feed that never seems to stop and I stumble across a relationship blog cipher happening at the Trenton Social in just 30 minutes. I hop in the car and head right over because I recognize that despite feeling like I have a firm grasp of what it is to be in a quality relationship, I understand that sometimes feeling like you know something doesn't necessarily mean you really do. Indeed, relationships at times can be hard work. I don't have to tell you this, we hear it all the time at the barber shop or at the hair salon, around the water cooler at work, at the church, in school, in the news, you name it, the issues surrounding relationships are all around us. But being a African American male, the issues in Black Relationships trouble me in particular. New York Daily News Columnist Ralph Richard Banks reported in 2011 that roughly 7 in 10 black children are born to unmarried partners. Conditions like this almost always lead to children being raised by one parent, which believe you me, can be a struggle and a strain on families. So, I said all that to say that the more we talk about these relationship issues, the more we can begin to address to them and not deny their existence. Indeed, that's a big reason I went to the Relationship Blog Cipher hosted by Neisha Kelly, a relationship blogger. I wanted to hear some thoughts and feedback on what's happening in our relationships. I wanted to receive some insight on some of the dysfunction plaguing our partnerships. And after going, I can definitely say my expectations were met. During the Cipher, we talked about a whole host of issues and topics. The subject matter ranged anywhere from whether it was necessary to have a 'checklist' of things you want from a relationship to whether relationships should be liberating or restrictive.  

The discussion was on the one hand refreshing because it truly felt like a sigh of relief to get some things out in the open and clear the air about relationship concerns yet at the same time our exchange was somewhat challenging to the extent it got me to give careful to my ways in relationships. The Relationship Blog Cipher is a conversation that needs to be continued and from speaking to the show's host Neisha Kelly, there is more yet to come...  

Event #3 

The First Friday Flamingo Social took place in the Hiltonia Association section.  Community Activist, Artist-Elise Mannella invited me to the event and shared the below image, more are available on the link for the Hiltonia Association. 

Trenton 350

Tam Ramos

On Thursday June 27, 2013 I had the pleasure to interview "Tam" Ramos on the Trenton 365 Show.  Filmmaker Husband Kell came along as well.

Tam is an artist with several different irons in the fire.  Therefore you know I find her intriguing.  We share several mutual friends, believe art can and will be a major part in the revitalization of Trenton and believe in doing something about issues.

Tam has taken her personal experiences and morphed them into a form of expression that in my opinion provides therapy.

For now, Tamara expresses herself as a photographer, painter and fashion designer.

Bubi is her venture into fashion/garment industry with a planned release in September 2013

On the Trenton365 Show Tam shared a bit of her story, in short she was born in Trenton, lived in some of the more challenged areas, relational issues within her community/family etc.  Those life experiences that have become all to familiar and accepted have helped her to grow into the present day force that she is.  Force is not a strong word considering she has been recognized for her achievements internationally with trips to London and Milan.

Tam has and will not let experiences seemingly good or bad slow her down or prevent her from being a vessel that is filled and overflowing so others can benefit.  

Tam and Kell Ramos have several things planned for the rest of 2013 such as the release of the documentary "Misty Dawn", fashion launch and continuous creating but you should seek them out personally for some face time.

https://www.facebook.com/MistyDawnDocumentary

On Saturday June 29th, Tam will have an event in New York called Prisonera, see below.

http://www.couragenetwork.com/Photos::tamara_ramos.html
http://www.examiner.com/article/tamara-ramos-showcases-her-powerful-artwork-a-solo-exhibition-on-june-29
https://www.facebook.com/MistyDawnDocumentary
http://www.tamararamosphotography.com/#!tumblr-feed/cr36