Heritage – Carter G. Woodson

October 14, 2013 By Glen Antoine Palmer in Heritage 1 Comment

Carter Godwin Woodson was born on December 19, 1875
Graduated from Douglass High School in 1897
Became principal of Douglass High School in 1900
Earned his Bachelor of Literature degree from Berea College in 1903
Earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from University of Chicago in 1908.
Earned doctorate from Harvard University in 1912
Historian, educator, author, publisher, and journalist
Founder of Association for the Study of African-American Life and History in 1915
Authored The Education of the Negro Prior to 1861 in 1915
Founded The Journal of Negro History 1916
Became Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at Howard University in 1920
Founded The Associated Publishers in 1920
Authored The History of the Negro Church in 1922
Established Negro History Week in February 1926, which later expanded to Black History Month
Authored The Mis-Education of the Negro in 1933
Founded the Negro History Bulletin in 1937
Died at the age of 74 on April 3, 1950

Fashion Find – Florsheim by Duckie Brown Suede Loafer

October 14, 2013 By Glen Antoine Palmer in Uncategorized Leave a comment

One of the best times to score a serious deal is in the off-season. Meaning, if winter is approaching, a gentleman should steady his eye towards targeted sales for summer merchandise. You might be rewarded with a few days of warmth, but most likely your sartorial steal won’t get any play until a few months down the road. Nevertheless, since men’s style changes ever so slowly, last season’s purchase will still be fresh and new by the time you get to wear it. Warning – this does not apply if one chooses to dive into trendy waters, as trendy fashion is fleeting fashion. Stick with the classics and you will be fine. So, that brings us to a bargain I saw on the Internet this past weekend. Featured on the newly minted Saks Off Fifth website, these loafers from Florsheim by Duckie Brown are absolutely killer. Retailing originally at $230.00, these suede loafers are now a cool $111.99. Available in grey, navy, red, and turquoise; these killer kicks are perfect for spring and summer style. If this tickles your fancy, check out the link below, plenty of sizes are available right now. Happy shopping gents!

http://www.saksoff5th.com/suede-penny-loafers/0495655796291.html?dwvar_0495655796291_color=GREY&cgid=Mens-Shoes#prefn1=ProductType&prefv1=Loafers&start=1

The Standard #7

October 14, 2013 By Glen Antoine Palmer in Standard Leave a comment

Strongly influenced by meager beginnings, his character has been wisely steeled with sincere humility – resistant to the caustic nature of arrogance and hubris. He understands that his current elevated status does not preclude reflection and deep thought. Thoughts that include a former reality burdened with struggle and tribulation. It is this remembrance that grants an appreciation for what he has and not lamentation for what he does not have. His wisdom dictates a comprehension that recognizes happiness is not predicated on monetary reward. And happiness is not sustained by perpetual monetary fulfillment. Because when allowed, wealth possesses a peculiar proclivity for nurturing a vanity that slowly erodes a gentleman’s character. Therefore, his heart is absent conceit and pretension. Family. Friends. Community. Serving his God. Those are the things that make him whole. Those are the things that give him joy. Those are the things that keep him humble.