JaFleu (who had just released his art book "The Art of Treal") being the son of Haitian immigrants would especially connect with the students due to Lake Worth's high Haitian population. The special bonus for JaFleu was the fact that as the child the church he attended was based out of LWCH, and while his Sunday School classes were held in the art rooms; he would imitate the drawings and techniques he saw.
The students were fascinated with not just the paintings in front of them but the behind the scenes stories as both artist spoke. The real excitement was when Mrs. Gironda showcased a collection of many of her students works. Even leaving some of the teens astonish and the talents of their peers. In essence it had become a mini art show. Other students would rush to find their works for critic and praise. It was a truly inspiring time on both ends. Even ending with everyone drawing together.
Last night was the beginning of an uprising. Inspired by what The Root's QuestLove started in his living room, providing opportunities for performers to express themselves, Chris "Da' Imperial" Deon put together an event that is certain to send waves into the culture of Palm Beach. A night of which he dedicated to the passing of his Aunt; it was jammed pack with undeniable talents and homage to the legends that have left us. Including a set dedicated to the late great Prince that was sure to even have the Heavens shaking from the grooves.
An assortment of performers from Trinidad, Atlanta, Miami and West Palm rocked the stage, serving a feast of the most blazing Spoken Word, R&B, Dance and Hip Hop that rivaled those on of Sunfest!
"There is an Erykah Badu here" a confident Da' Imperial stated as he continue to let the crowd know he is determine to find the next great talents "This time next year there will be a Black Lily Festival!"
Wine Scene set the perfect backdrop, with the massive eye catching murals that transported you to Miami's famed Wynwood Walls. But that's not where the art stops.... Exhibit Treal was in full affect! With artists not only painting live but selling their works left and right. The works, much like the performers varied stretching from all kinds of medium.
The ability to make words move at your command to convey tales and thoughts so deep and intriguing is a gift author and poet Yanatha Desourve has in spades. Born in Port-au-Prince, yet raised on the stoops of Brooklyn and Philly Yanatha has travel many a roads and has used his mastery of the pen to turn his experiences in this life as almost a guide. Now making his home in Miami with his wife and three lovely daughters, Yantha is a man of many talents and skills.
With a Bachelor's Degree in MIS and Marketing from Drexel University, as well as a MBA in Marketing and Mass Communication including Media Management from Lynn University, Yantha is a truly a season IT professional. So much so that he's even gone as far as creating several mobile apps such as "Proud Haitian", "Pre-K Math", "Proud to be Jewish", "Kids Eat Free HD", "Pocket Poetry" and more. To best describe is mindset you be to quote a selection from his poem "Imagine This, Imagine That":
No matter who you are or what you’ve been through, realize in this life there is nothing that you cannot do. You simply have to work hard and believe, believe me you can say it, you will do it. There is so much you will achieve. You just have to acknowledge the struggles of the past that led you to this path and realize, it’s not where you’re from it’s where you’re at, Imagine this Imagine That”
"Childhood friends Grayson and Amara, along with Dominique, Amara's closest friend join together on a dangerous pursuit to rescue Amara's nephew Jason. Little do they know where this quest will take them and how dangerous are the forces behind this kidnapping. The darkness of the past haunts these brave friends as they embark on this journey. Will they be able to save Jason in time?"
As a renown motivational speaker, Desourve has a great sense for the essence of humanity and what
sparks and distinguishes us. Yanatha effortlessly does so by creating characters that you'd be hard press not to recognized from our own real world; characters that reflect the flaws of complexity within all of us and thrusts them into a action packed world! The thriller will leave you suspense-fully turning every page in what's describe as "a pursuit against time" in a crazy rescue mission.
An assortment of performers from Trinidad, Atlanta, Miami and West Palm rocked the stage, serving a feast of the most blazing Spoken Word, R&B, Dance and Hip Hop that rivaled those on of Sunfest!
Wine Scene set the perfect backdrop, with the massive eye catching murals that transported you to Miami's famed Wynwood Walls. But that's not where the art stops.... Exhibit Treal was in full affect! With artists not only painting live but selling their works left and right. The works, much like the performers varied stretching from all kinds of medium.
"This is our Coachella." visual artist O'realjinal Desijns expressed as she began work on her latest painting.
The ability to make words move at your command to convey tales and thoughts so deep and intriguing is a gift author and poet Yanatha Desourve has in spades. Born in Port-au-Prince, yet raised on the stoops of Brooklyn and Philly Yanatha has travel many a roads and has used his mastery of the pen to turn his experiences in this life as almost a guide. Now making his home in Miami with his wife and three lovely daughters, Yantha is a man of many talents and skills.
With a Bachelor's Degree in MIS and Marketing from Drexel University, as well as a MBA in Marketing and Mass Communication including Media Management from Lynn University, Yantha is a truly a season IT professional. So much so that he's even gone as far as creating several mobile apps such as "Proud Haitian", "Pre-K Math", "Proud to be Jewish", "Kids Eat Free HD", "Pocket Poetry" and more. To best describe is mindset you be to quote a selection from his poem "Imagine This, Imagine That":
A best selling author, who has written already 8 books (one of which was his #1 best seller children's book "Big Sister, Little Sister"), is now back with his own 9th wonder "To Whom Much is Given: A Grayson Goodman Novel". The first book in the chronicles of Goodman, it's been described as "James Bond meets Luther; with a dash of Marvel's X-Men and Mission Impossible with Haitian hot sauce!"
As a renown motivational speaker, Desourve has a great sense for the essence of humanity and what 