All Blog Posts Tagged '2009' (8)

My Weekend with Two Poets

(photo of "Could This Be Love," the painting by Kerry James Marshall featured on the cover of Body of Life by Elizabeth Alexander, courtesy of VivaUltra on Flickr.com)







Those of us––whether writers, editors, or production personnel––who long ago cast our professional lot with the publishing industry, know that it can be as volatile and unpredictable as any other. Unless you are sitting on a stack of raving reviews for a…

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Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on March 21, 2012 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Every Hour Henceforth: Counting Down to a New Era

Coming in 2009: Collected Visions of a Skylark Dressed in Black









EVERY HOUR HENCEFORTH





I know blackness as taught by my father:

“You are my joy and my genius,” he often said.

I know blackness as taught by my mother:

“Your smile is my robe of honor, your peace my earned grace.”



Once a year we were pilgrims driving from Atlanta

to Waycross where my brother and…

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Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on March 21, 2012 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

10 Great Moments in African-American History 2009 (Special Series Part 1)

Tennis champion Serena Williams celebrates a hard-won victory. (AP photo by Rick Stevens)







From significant advances in the field of personalized medicine–– which uses information regarding an individual’s specific genetic make-up and environment to diagnose and treat diseases–– to the awarding of the Nobel Prize to five brilliant women and the “miracle on the Hudson,” the year 2009 is one that has been marked by… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on January 17, 2010 at 9:36pm — No Comments

Official Michael Jackson Opus Published: the Different Sides of a Global Icon

Michael Jackson in superhero mode by artist Nate Giorgio.









The new Official Michael Jackson Opus a 404-page 26-pound masterwork which generated tons of buzz after Kraken Opus announced its planned publication… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on December 19, 2009 at 7:25pm — No Comments

Two Literary Laureates Celebrated: Herta Mϋller and Amiri Baraka

Photo of Herta Mϋller by Getty Images







The celebration of one literary laureate kicked off when the Swedish Academy in Stockholm awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize for Literature to German-Romanian Herta Mϋller October 8, 2009. The celebration of another literary laureate got underway October 7, when Amiri Baraka, one of African America’s greatest statesmen of letters, turned 75, and plans were announced to honor the venerable… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on October 10, 2009 at 8:33pm — No Comments

Michael Jackson: A Moonwalking Giant Lies Down to Rest

The Pieta by Michelangelo at Forest Lawn, Glendale, California.









While investigations surrounding the death of Michael Jackson steadily progressed and media frenzy over different facets of his life continued, the great entertainer and philanthropist himself was laid to rest September 3, 2009, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.



Jackson’s funeral came just over two months, and two… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on September 6, 2009 at 4:29pm — 1 Comment

President Barack H. Obama Inauguration Speech and Oath Text and Video





My fellow citizens:



I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.



Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of… Continue

Added by Aberjhani on January 21, 2009 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

Blessings Received and Thanks Given Part 2: Americans Rock the Vote

(image courtesy of rockthevote.com )





Whether one was a Republican or Democrat, few things were as exciting during election year 2008 as watching U.S. democracy in historical action. That the election year was not going to be a typical one was evident from the start. Whereas John McCain early on had been dismissed as a likely final contender, he emerged as the Republican’s front runner. With… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on December 10, 2008 at 5:25pm — 1 Comment

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The trends in Modern poetry

There is no definition for poetry as such. Many poets repeatedly said many slogans for it.Let us now discuss the recent trends and the styles involved in writing the verses. I wish to invite all…Continue

Tags: ROMANTIC, POEMS

Started by williamsji maveli in The CTI News Room on Monday.

Video and Text for Barack Obama's Inauguration Speech 2013 1 Reply

Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: Each time we gather to inaugurate a president, we bear witness to the…Continue

Tags: American-history, African-American-History, Political-speeches, The-Year-2013, Inauguration-2013

Started by Creative Conversation Interviews in The Barack Obama Factor. Last reply by Creative Conversation Interviews Jan 22.

Barack Obama Wins 2012 Re-election: Text and Video of Victory Speech

Remarks delivered by President Barack Obama at approximately 1:35 a.m. EST November 7, 2012: Thank you so much.Tonight, more than 200 years after a former colony won the right to determine its own…Continue

Tags: Top-Stories-of-the-year-2012, American-Politics, Barack-Obama-re-elected, 2012-elections, President-Barack-Obama

Started by Creative Conversation Interviews in The Barack Obama Factor Nov 7, 2012.

Worth Reading: [The Atlantic Magazine] "What Poetry Teaches Us About the Power of Persuasion" 1 Reply

An article worth reading, especially for those who tire of the established literary orthodoxy's opinions rigid definitions of "what poetry is (and, by default, isn't)".  …Continue

Started by Joseph Armstead in Consortium of Poets at Creative Thinkers International. Last reply by Robby Baby (Dark Poet of Amour) Oct 27, 2012.

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1. Membership at CTI is free and open to all those interested in either the production or appreciation of the creative arts, to include literature, visual art, dance, music, film, spiritual theory, the social sciences, philosophy, general humanities, scientific inquiry, education in general, and other disciplines intended to enhance the quality of life for all humanity. Applicants should be at least 17 years old and members are allowed one full profile per person.

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5. Explore, grow, share, and enjoy your creative success.

Please remember, these guidelines are likely to evolve as the site itself continues to evolve and develop. We welcome and encourage your input. After all, yours are some of the best minds on the planet so we would be very foolish not to listen to what you have to say.

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CTI SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS

CTI Spotlight Artist Idris Busari of ResQ Records (Sept 17- Sept 23, 2012)

                                                    Idris Busari in the studio.

Idris Busari a.k.a. Omogo manages ResQ Records, a music production and publishing company affiliated with the American Society of…

CTI Spotlight Artist Joseph D. Dayag, Sept 10 - Sept 16, 2012

Joseph D. Dayag

Joseph D. Dayag of Tuguegrao in the Philippines,…

CTI Spotlight Artist Sabine Sarah Stern, Sept 3 - Sept 9, 2012

SABINE SARAH STERN

A native of Klagenfurt, Austria, Sabine Sarah Stern’s profile reflects her roles as a contemporary poet of our changing times and as an advocate for strategic…

CTI Spotlight Artist Pedro M. Rosario Barbosa, September 25-30, 2011


PEDRO M. ROSARIO BARBOSA

 

Hometown:

Río Piedras

 

What Pedro Enjoys:

Education, Politics,…

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