It’s a Tuesday morning and I couldn’t be more excited about what life has to offer. I woke up and have yet another opportunity to make a difference. I guess the only thing that could make the day better would be hopping on a plane heading to New Orleans to enjoy Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras. It would be great to party with the World Champion New Orleans Saints, but I don’t know if I am quite ready for that much fun!
As I started to enjoy my day this morning, I began to reflect on everything around me and how timing plays a role in what happens. Whether it is your goals, relationships, or everyday living I believe that life is all about being at the RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME FOR YOU. We have to remember that the timing has to be right for us and we often lose sight of this when things don’t appear to go our way.
I have learned that there is no time better than right now for me to me and enjoy life as it is. Make today a great day and hopefully the quotes below will put things in a better perspective for you.
“Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It's all about timing.”
-Stacey Charter
“Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over.”
-Gloria Naylor
“You cannot afford to wait for perfect conditions. Goal setting is often a matter of balancing timing against available resources. Opportunities are easily lost while waiting for perfect conditions.”
-Gary Ryan Blair
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Intro to Black History Month
In 1926, when Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Negro History week, he understood the importance of providing a theme to focus the attention of the public. While it was never intended to limit or dictate the exploration of the Black experience, it brings to the public’s attention important developments that merit emphasis. This year’s theme is ‘The History of Black Economic Empowerment.’
Born in Hickory, Mississippi in 1946, Robert L. “Bob” Johnson spent his childhood growing up in Illinois before obtaining his bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Illinois. He went on to earn a master’s degree in International Affairs from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University.
In 1979, Robert Johnson created Black Entertainment Television, serving as the first cable television network aimed at African Americans. At the initial launch in January 1980 the network only broadcasted for two hours a week.
BET became the first black-controlled company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1991. On February 1, 1997 BET Holdings and Encore Media Corp. launch BET Movie/Starz which became the first 24 hour Black Movie Channel. As of 2007, BET reached more than 65 million U.S. homes and expanded into other BET-related television channels that make up the BET Networks.
Robert Johnson became the first African American billionaire in 2001, and was the first black person to be listed on any of the Forbes world’s rich list. Johnson is also the first African American to be a principal owner of a North American major-league sports franchise: Michael Jordan and Johnson led a group of investors that acquired the Charlotte Bobcats NBA expansion franchise, which began play in the fall of 2004.
In addition to serving as principal owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, Robert Johnson is involved in several other business ventures as well as serving on the board of General Mills.
Born in Hickory, Mississippi in 1946, Robert L. “Bob” Johnson spent his childhood growing up in Illinois before obtaining his bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Illinois. He went on to earn a master’s degree in International Affairs from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University.
In 1979, Robert Johnson created Black Entertainment Television, serving as the first cable television network aimed at African Americans. At the initial launch in January 1980 the network only broadcasted for two hours a week.
BET became the first black-controlled company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1991. On February 1, 1997 BET Holdings and Encore Media Corp. launch BET Movie/Starz which became the first 24 hour Black Movie Channel. As of 2007, BET reached more than 65 million U.S. homes and expanded into other BET-related television channels that make up the BET Networks.
Robert Johnson became the first African American billionaire in 2001, and was the first black person to be listed on any of the Forbes world’s rich list. Johnson is also the first African American to be a principal owner of a North American major-league sports franchise: Michael Jordan and Johnson led a group of investors that acquired the Charlotte Bobcats NBA expansion franchise, which began play in the fall of 2004.
In addition to serving as principal owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, Robert Johnson is involved in several other business ventures as well as serving on the board of General Mills.
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