This is Cool

Things I've come across recently that YOU should check out:

The Grio - Run by MSNBC The Grio is an online news source written by, and for Black people. The company was started by Blacks who got backing from a major corporation. Great writers and articles, and news about OUR community that you won't find anywhere else.


Matt & Kim - An indie music group from Brooklyn with catchy tunes. I was put on to this duo a few months ago, but recently I downloaded a lot of their singles, and peeped some clips of previous shows. Very down to earth people that just want to make music. The also won a 2009 MTV VMA  for best Breakthrough Video.

Walk In My Shoes Global Project - The mission says it all:

The objectives of the Walk In My Shoes Global Project are to provide new and gently used shoes to children in developing countries.  Walking without shoes on soil and rocky surfaces can result in parasite infestation, infected cuts or other health problems. An important component of the mission is to bring awareness of the level of poverty among children around the world.  This economic condition affects all aspects of their human existence.

Book Clubs - More and more of my friends are starting book clubs, which is AWESOME! I always find it funny that the older we get the more comfort we find in the simplest things. Its cool that some of us still want human contact, as supposed to caring on completely digital relationships (Thanks social networking sites).

The Gym - I recently joined one, and I am so happy I started working out again! Even through all the soreness, I feel a lot better. The price was affordable, and I am more motivated by watching other people workout rather than doing it at home. Plus I get to scope out guys for my straight girl friends.......and gay male friends ;)