45 years ago MLK gave a speech that touched all nations of every race. In school I remember every year hearing about the "I have a dream speech" and the images embedded into my memory, and my father telling me where he was in Haiti when he first heard that speech. I can honestly say I never knew the whole speech, but I knew enough about it that gave me chills when I read or heard those monumental words that still give me chills.
Tonight 45 years later, at the aged of 26, I witnessed a speech that moved me like it did the young, old, black, white, Hispanic, and Asian on that faithful day in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
I saw a man whose story was so familiar to the families around my own community and was accepted by a nation, not for the color of his skin but for "skin but by the content of their character." I saw a dream tonight come to life, I saw what my social studies homework from the 6th grade present itself and say "here is my dream", I felt the chills and goosebumps rise as I too became that young American that became part of history on August 28th with a stadium filled of believers and dreamers.
What seemed like a dream deferred really wasn't, it was growing and 18 months ago none of knew what a man from Hawaii had in store for us. We didn't know that how far it would get, we didn't know if he could pull it off, we didn't think a nation would back an "unknown". But he prevailed, we prevailed and together we did and together we can.
And lastly I don't think MLK had a dream I think he prophesied what his work and vision would bring. "we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands"
Friday, August 29, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Post Launch Event News
What a weekend we had. Words couldn't describe the nerves, excitement, and relief we felt after months of planning. The crowd was large and seemed as excited as we were about the night. Nelson, George, I presented what we stood for and the reason why we are G-Hamp apparel and the crowd was very receptive to our goals and future plans. It felt good knowing that people felt our message, hours after the event people were still coming up to us telling us that they were having fun and loved what we stood for.
The fashion show was just great. The models were so professional and helpful (helped clean a little before the show). They helped make the event successful. We also have to give love to Ava the make-up artist her work was just phenomenal, we'll post up picks of her work and the models with their G-Hamp shirts.
Also we made great contacts that we will keep you posted to let you know the big steps that G-Hamp will be taking in the future. Keep tuning into the website for pictures and videos of our event.
And lookout for future G-Hamp events and possibly next years party.
The fashion show was just great. The models were so professional and helpful (helped clean a little before the show). They helped make the event successful. We also have to give love to Ava the make-up artist her work was just phenomenal, we'll post up picks of her work and the models with their G-Hamp shirts.
Also we made great contacts that we will keep you posted to let you know the big steps that G-Hamp will be taking in the future. Keep tuning into the website for pictures and videos of our event.
And lookout for future G-Hamp events and possibly next years party.
Friday, August 1, 2008
G-HAMP Apparel News Update: 8/1/2008
Whats going on ya'll? I hope every body's summer has been well so far.
G-HAMP Apparel is giving a launch party that's a week and a day from now (aug. 9th), which should really make your summer...memorable. With this launch event, G-HAMP Apparel is gonna have food (a delicious menu with snacks, dinner, and deserts...as well as a grill with grilled foods), bar-table (must show ID for alcohol), music, fashion show/runway, entertainment, swimming, and just having a great time meeting people and enjoying the festivities.
If you have guest that you want to invite than RSVP me or my partners and let us now how many you'll be bringing.
This event is expected to have 100+ people and there will be a lot of food and drinks to go around so save your appetites.
Stay tuned for a promo/commercial that G-HAMP Apparel will be posting days before the event, giving you a sneak peak of the location the party we'll be at. The scenery and theme you will not see until you arrive to the party, which will be a great scenery with elegant lights, props, and decorations giving it a beach/lou out theme from day to night time.
In the meantime, ya boy and the rest of the G-HAMP Apparel team will be doing further preparations for the party and anticipating your arrival to the Official G-HAMP Apparel Launch Event.
ONE LUV
George H. (Founder)
G-HAMP Apparel is giving a launch party that's a week and a day from now (aug. 9th), which should really make your summer...memorable. With this launch event, G-HAMP Apparel is gonna have food (a delicious menu with snacks, dinner, and deserts...as well as a grill with grilled foods), bar-table (must show ID for alcohol), music, fashion show/runway, entertainment, swimming, and just having a great time meeting people and enjoying the festivities.
If you have guest that you want to invite than RSVP me or my partners and let us now how many you'll be bringing.
This event is expected to have 100+ people and there will be a lot of food and drinks to go around so save your appetites.
Stay tuned for a promo/commercial that G-HAMP Apparel will be posting days before the event, giving you a sneak peak of the location the party we'll be at. The scenery and theme you will not see until you arrive to the party, which will be a great scenery with elegant lights, props, and decorations giving it a beach/lou out theme from day to night time.
In the meantime, ya boy and the rest of the G-HAMP Apparel team will be doing further preparations for the party and anticipating your arrival to the Official G-HAMP Apparel Launch Event.
ONE LUV
George H. (Founder)
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