yeah, I was a drama geek.... only extracurricularly

the "do's and don'ts" of Kingston, Ontario... in Arabic

In my final year of University, I took an Intro to Arabic class as a part of my Global Development Studies portion of my degree. This video was a final project, detailing the "do's and don'ts" of Kingston, Ontario: the town in which my University is Located.

Excuse the brutal accent and the REALLY SLOW talking lol.

re-VULVA-lutions

This year WEC and the producers of Queen's Vagina Monologues 2011 have decided to host a double feature! Not only will they be doing monologues from Eve Ensler's Vagina Monologues, but will be performing new monologues in re-VULVA-lutions.

Queen's Celebrates Black History Month

Find the Article online at QueensU.ca

Queen’s history is full of people who have made a significant impact on their community. Robert Sutherland, Karl Bennett and Alfred Pierce are three such individuals who are being recognized this month as part of the African and Caribbean Students’ Association (ACSA)’s Black History Month celebrations.

Starting February 3, students, faculty and staff can participate in a variety of events to celebrate the cultural backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals such as these. Whether it’s for education, supporting a good cause, participating in a workshop, or attending a concert, there are many ways to be involved.

“The events are meant to educate, celebrate and remind the Queen's community of important figures and events, and the roles they played in attaining and maintaining freedom in many parts of the world today,” says Jaimmie Riley, ACSA’s Educational Officer.

This year, the ASCA is working to show the Queen’s and Kingston community that “Black History is Everyone’s History”, and how this shapes and informs society as a whole.

A panel discussion next week on Canada’s immigration policy aims to encourage dialogue about Canada’s attitude toward immigrants as reflected through public policy decisions and the experiences of immigrants.

“Immigration is an issue that concerns each and every person living within Canada’s national boundaries,” says Kris Singh, PhD student and event organizer. “It is crucial that discussion of this issue is encouraged at all levels of society.”

The panel will include Professor Sharryn Aiken of the Faculty of Law who specializes in migration law and policy as well as Gosia Kierylo Malolepsza, PhD Candidate whose research focuses on race, public policy and human rights in Canada.

List of Events:

Chancellor Dunning Trust Lecture
Thursday, February 3 5:30pm, Goodes Hall 348
Topic: “Poor Black Communities and the Global Trope Urban North America’s New Space of Exceptionalism”

QCRED Movie Screening and Discussion
Thursday, February 3 7pm, Dunning 12
Movie: Tongues United

Radio Documentary by Queen’s alumna Anna Thomas
Monday, February 7 7pm
Part 1 of 3 – CFRC 101.9FM

Ban Righ Center & ISKA Concert & Workshop
Tuesday, February 8 5:30 – 7:30pm, Ban Righ Centre
Come highstepping with Sheesham & Lotus. Enjoy a light supper and a concert/workshop about the history of instruments such as the fiddle, banjo, harmonicas, jaw harps, bones, patting juba and more.

Panel Discussion on Immigration
Tuesday, February 8 6-8pm, Watson Hall 517
Panel discussion of Canadian immigration policy in relation to race and racism, featuring Professor Sharryn Aiken, PhD candidate Gosia Kierylo Malolepsza and others.

Rhythm of Africa
February 10 6-8:30pm, QUIC (2nd floor of JDUC)
Join QFTC & the ACSA as they celebrate African culture with music, food, and a silent auction with all proceeds going to QTFC’s school project in Kenya.
Tickets: Early bird - $6; At the door - $8.

Music Workshop with Blake Carrington
Sunday, February 13 10am-6pm, Performance Lounge, JDUC
Workshop on lyrics and editing with Carrington and his cameraman, “Bobby Fresh.”
Tickets: $5 or free with the purchase of a ticket to Carrington’s all-ages concert.

All-Ages Blake Carrington and DJ Romeo Concert
Sunday, February 13 9pm, Elysium Nightclub
Blake Carrington, Toronto-born rap artist in performance at Elysium Nightclub.
Tickets: early bird - $15, regular - $10.
Contact: Jaimmie Riley or Rochelle Burke

Radio Documentary by Queen’s Alumna Anna Thomas
Monday, February 14 7pm
Part 2 of 3 – CFRC 101.9FM

Kingston Interval House Movie Screening
Tuesday, February 15 6:30pm, QUIC (2nd floor of JDUC)
Discussion with writer and director Sobaz Benjamin (Movie: Race is a Four-Letter Word)

QCRED presents Welcome to Africville by Stolen from Africa
Wednesday, February 16, JDUC

Radio Documentary by Queen’s Alumna Anna Thomas
Monday, February 21 7pm
Part 3 of 3 – CFRC 101.9FM

Queen’s Black History Month Display can be viewed in the Upper Level of the JDUC, Queen’s Centre & Mac-Corry throughout the month of February.

ACSA Glow Jam 2011

NO COVER ALL NIGHT :)

BLAKE CARRINGTON coming to KINGSTON!

Prior to the club Blake Carrington will be at Queen's to provide a workshop on lyrics alongside his cameraman “Bobby Fresh” who will provide the editing aspect of the workshop. Later that night the videos will be streamed at the club for your enjoyment, with Blake performing alongside his DJ, DJ Romeo.



First of all my biggest influence is Damien Goodwin he’s my dad, a Rapper from Buffalo, NY whose nick name is D Dot Tee. He came up in the old school era, and he had a promising career but got lost in the street life. Everything from drugs to alcohol took over my dad’s life. As I got older I saw that he wanted to change his life after being caught up in that lifestyle for so long. My dad is now 15 years clean from everything. My main influences would be; Martin Luther King jr, Malcolm X , Mohammed Ali , 2 Pac , Ray Charles, The Black Panthers, and most of all Harriet Tubman. The common thing about all these people wasn’t just their skin colour it was the dream they shared with the world and never quit until they got their dreams and point across to the world. Now I’m one of those people. I will be teaching everything I’ve learned from these heroes. Their success started with following their dream. Making an impact, and never giving up, they are the key elements in making any song successful… from writing to making the beat and even coming up with the idea.
- Blake Carrington Dare to Dream

My influences are Spike Lee as a director in so many different things and Hype Williams as a music video director. I will be talking about the different aspect of the film industry, the importance of networking, having a team, and the business side of it and my experiences plus a bio about my experiences. I have been working with Blake for some time now, and have edited, directed various videos, and performances for him, (i.e.) Goodmorning. I have also worked with Dancehall recording artist Movado, as videographer during his Canadian tour. As such I will demonstrate briefly some editing techniques I use when creating music videos. One day I hope to work with such greats as Spike Lee, and Hype Williams, and be recognized for my creativity, and forward thinking within the industry.
- Bobby Fresh Oui Self Made

http://www.cs.queensu.ca/newsletter/newsletter2009.pdf

http://www.cs.queensu.ca/newsletter/newsletter2009.pdf

Good Memories : Queen's Players Opening Video Winter 2008

In Winter 2008, I was lucky enough to play Karen Hitchcock (the now former and then current, Dean of Queen's University) in Queen's Players.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen's_Players

I joined Queen's Players Fall 2007 to play a loud, crass robot R2-mother f-ing - D2 in An Inconvenient Truth About Clark and Dog. Then Hitchcock, in Dial Whoopi For Murder (Winter 2008), and finally Jesus Christ Super Star Wars (Spring 2008). For two other years I have also done choreography for 4 shows.

Culture Show Logo 2011

Yet to be finalized...
but something like this!

for a university friend.

I made this for a friend in Queen's Engineering.

A Pro-Choice Argument via Facebook (primarily) against Paul Griffiths & Josh Lanthier

"Queen’s Alive proudly presents Stephanie Gray, Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Bio-ethical Reform. Her discussion, ‘Echoes of the Holocaust’ compares abortion to various human rights violations throughout history."

here is my facebook 'debate' with Queen's Commerce Alumni Paul Griffiths: