Jahyu

NEW BLOG

2010-06-16T05:40:00.000-07:00

http://jahyu.tumblr.com/

SLAMonline!

2010-06-16T03:42:00.000-07:00

shoutouts and lotsofLOVE to JayT for his first SLAMonline contribution!

http://www.slamonline.com/online/college-hs/high-school/2010/06/all-canada-classic-recap/

cherry moon.

2010-06-07T13:31:00.000-07:00

2010-05-19T07:34:00.000-07:00

brooklyn bowl with ?uestlove

2010-04-29T13:47:00.001-07:00

freedom clothing collective

2010-04-13T06:51:00.000-07:00

officially could be found in Freedom Clothing Collective @ 939 Bloor St (west of Ossington)

http://www.freedomclothingcollective.com *check!

upupandaway! notreally.

2010-04-08T06:58:00.001-07:00

flare contest.

2010-04-07T09:12:00.000-07:00

makeup by: virginiatran.com

2010-03-09T13:45:00.000-08:00

MUSICVIDEO: PG ft. Kyauna "LADY" makeup by: virginiatran.com

2010-03-04T06:53:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/user/poetryispower?feature=mhw4#p/a/f/1/RaTn4FWI_rU

WE MOON WORKSHOP 2/28

2010-02-18T23:01:00.000-08:00

tonight! CLIMAX: dilla tribute

2010-02-06T08:59:00.000-08:00

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=255323037926&ref=ts

(brandi & v are 2dope!)

Thursday February 4th 2010 // 7PM @ Ryerson University

2010-02-03T19:11:00.000-08:00

A benefit reading of A Memory, a Monologue, a Rant, and a Prayer is this THURSDAY FEB 4th! The readings are read by members of the Ryerson Community and are a series of pieces written by Eve Ensler and other contributing writers for the purpose of ending ALL violence against women and girls. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the Member Services Office or through me! Doors open at 7pm.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/VDay-at-Ryerson/140876185837?ref=ts

new pieces:

2010-01-29T12:30:00.001-08:00

"Sour Flowers"

"Today"

"medinaFLAX"

"frame"

i cried a river over you...

2010-01-26T19:24:00.000-08:00

"Cry me a river" by Julie London:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByUOFV5TusE

ilovethissound-

it truly captures the essence of my emotions

non-lover

2010-01-24T20:10:00.000-08:00

"FOOL ME ONCE, SHAME ON YOU. FOOL ME TWICE, SHAME ON ME!"

I had to remind myself this evening to listen to my instincts, they were a gift from my ancestors to protect me, and to let me know the difference between lovers and non-lovers.

To divide and attack is a deceptive war strategy. He was found in a lie, and his plot to attack has been discovered- for the second time. Clever and creative, I must say he was.

Really had me going, but this time around I have learnt my lesson. He is no longer allowed nor welcomed on this territory I call dome and home.

This poem is for the one who finds TRUTH to be a foreign language; a non-lover:

"Foreign Language"

The echo from the hollow of my chest

The start of a breath, before the last one even left

The silence- with nothing to interrupt

My mind… not involved

My heart… unresolved

And my mouth; my voice sealed

I am unable to speak

Unlike any other time,

My words can’t take flight from trust on which it was landed

Clipped- not from anything that came from anyone’s lips

But from the doubts that have proven

To be certain

I lift the curtains-

And I see a brick wall,

Concrete bound

And not a sound of inspiration

Comes through

Knowing damn well this was nothing new

My initial reaction was

There seems to be a chip on my shoulder.

How am I attracting men like this?

Over and over again…

My feet… cold

My hands… colder

A cold heart feels different,

Now that I’m older

(I guess he was unique)

One step feels like no step

So I stand still-

Anticipating the moment this all ends

1 hour

Quarter after

Half past

Quarter to

2 hours pass…

Trust me-

Not even a calculator can do this math

A tongue twister,

Like when he was asked to speak Truth

A language,

I discover:

He was foreign to

BEATBOX BATTLE

2010-01-18T09:29:00.001-08:00

DILLA FOREVER!

2010-01-17T19:26:00.000-08:00

February 6th 2010

530 Richmond St (back alley)

Hosted by Mario & Luigi & 2Dope!

****Celebration of musical genius James Yancey aka Jay Dee***

Music provided by DJ Nana and DJ L'Oqenz aka Double Dragon

RIP DILLA FOREVER

$10 cover

******PROCEEDS GOING TO DILLA'S MOM DUKES***

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=298169765829

temple

2010-01-10T14:43:00.000-08:00

...inspired by the temple i went to today:

20x24 acrylic / when i took out my paint, my mom said "GREEN!"

*this one is for her, thank you for veggie dishes + meditation

eye love you GODDESS!*

R.I.P. Poa Poa

2010-01-06T15:35:00.000-08:00

Blessings!

It has been a while since my last post,

and a lot has happened since...

On December 25th 2009-

my grandmother passed away.

I made this stencil in memory of her, as well as this poem...

These cards were given out to my cousins at her funeral,

Poa Poa: I LOVE YOU!

Thank you for life.

LOVE, JeanJean

Video Shoot: "LADY" PG ft. Kyauna

2009-11-24T13:34:00.000-08:00

On Sunday November 22nd we shot: "Lady" by PG ft. Kyauna, Directed by Duke Roper. 16 hours of makeup later, we wrap up the shoot... I will post the video once it has been edited and polished. Until then, take in this track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWjOA6O_X0I

and stay tuned!

Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes: Screening and Panel Discussion

2009-11-18T20:50:00.000-08:00

Peace!

Tomorrow I will be a panelist for the discussion taking place after the screening of:

"HIP-HOP: Beyond Beats and Rhymes" (a riveting documentary that tackles issues of masculinity, sexism, violence, and homophobia in today's hip-hop culture).

The screening will be held at:

Ryerson University (LIB 72 in POD, Podium Building 350 Victoria Street)

from 6:30-9PM

For more information about this documentary, please visit:

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/hiphop/film.htm

WE SEE YOU PHILIPPINES (benefit party)

2009-11-15T17:47:00.000-08:00

Type:	Causes - Fundraiser
Network:	Global

Start Time:	Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 10:00pm
End Time:	Friday, November 20, 2009 at 2:00am
Location:	Augusta House - 152 Augusta Ave

(Benefit Party for those affected by the typhoons in the Philippines)
Augusta House - 152 Augusta Ave.
Featuring the following djs: Agile, P-Plus, Sweet Touch Foundation!, Lil Jaz/eljayII, DJGrouch, DJ Dopey, Starting From Scratch, and Turnstylez
Hosted by: ARCEE (The Real Frequency) and d-scratch (Turnstylez)
Cover Charge is $5 or more
All Proceeds to go to The Red Cross - International Relief Fund

IN ADDITION TO THE COVER CHARGE WE ARE ALSO GLADLY ACCEPTING DONATIONS OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS

Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes: Screening and Panel Discussion

2009-11-15T17:38:00.000-08:00

Type:	Education - Workshop
Network:	Global

Date:	Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time:	6:30pm - 9:00pm
Location:	LIB 72 in POD, Podium Building (350 Victoria Street)

Aaron Li-Hill "Piecing it Together" November 6th-27th @ FUNKTION GALLERY

2009-11-15T17:32:00.000-08:00

documentary:

2009-11-13T12:48:00.000-08:00

The Rape of Nanking

Iris Chang, 2007, 103 min

IRIS CHANG: The Rape of Nanking is a feature-length documentary film about a young woman’s journey to bring one of the darkest chapters of history to light.

In July 1937 the Japanese Imperial Army, which already controlled a large section of northeastern China, launched an undeclared war against the Republic of China. Five months later, on December 13, its troops entered the capital city of Nanking and began raping and murdering its citizens in an orgy of violence that has few parallels in modern history.

Tens of thousands of Chinese prisoners-of-war were machine gunned en masse. An estimated 20,000 women were raped. Countless defenseless civilians; men, women and children were killed on the streets or in their homes. A British reporter who was on the scene compared the Japanese troops to Attila and the Huns. Writer George Will described the mass slaughter, which became known as “The Rape of Nanking” as“perhaps the most appalling single episode of barbarism in a century replete with horror.”

To watch the trailer online:

http://www.irischangthemovie.com/trailer/iris_trailer.html

Please take this Docudrama in:

http://www.irischangthemovie.com/

poetry: "WE MADE IT" by: Sunni Patterson

2009-11-10T19:35:00.000-08:00

This sister is an amazing lyricist!

Check out this piece she did on Def Poetry Jam:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSdgnW1MahA

FREE Women's Self-Defense demonstration

2009-11-05T08:14:00.000-08:00

The Dec. 6th Committee presents...

Women's Self-Defense demonstration

(free admission)

**Friday, November 6, 2009 from 4-6pm in ENG 103 at Ryerson University**

Feel free to invite your friends and family to this one. ALL are
welcome!

For more information about the studio, please feel free to visit their
website:
http://www.wuxingmartialarts.com/natures-design

Dose.ca Relaunch Promo (with me!)

2009-11-03T16:37:00.000-08:00

Alright, don't laugh too hard now...

I've never been called "sexypants" lol

anyway, bigup DOSE.ca:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ExmCslhLKI

documentary:

2009-10-28T10:35:00.000-07:00

Finding Dawn

Christine Welsh, 2006 , 73 min 29 s

Acclaimed Métis filmmaker Christine Welsh presents a compelling documentary that puts a human face on a national tragedy: the murders and disappearances of an estimated 500 Aboriginal women in Canada over the past 30 years. This is a journey into the dark heart of Native women's experience in Canada. From Vancouver's Skid Row to the Highway of Tears in northern British Columbia to Saskatoon, this film honours those who have passed and uncovers reasons for hope. Finding Dawn illustrates the deep historical, social and economic factors that contribute to the epidemic of violence against Native women in this country.

to watch this documentary online:

http://www.nfb.ca/film/finding_dawn

SOAR

2009-10-20T19:22:00.000-07:00

warrior of the light, take flight!

birds flying high you know how i feel...

2009-10-19T06:54:00.000-07:00

"Feeling Good" Nina Simone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOrqDx5dOp4

www.virginiatran.com

2009-10-18T20:24:00.000-07:00

Please visit: www.VirginiaTran.com to experience my complete portfolio, IN JOY!

ORION!

2009-10-12T21:27:00.001-07:00

2009-10-10T18:42:00.000-07:00

happy mid-autumn festival

2009-10-04T13:24:00.000-07:00

...in montreal

2009-09-30T08:35:00.000-07:00

POP Montreal Music Festival 2009

http://popmontreal.com/

September 30th - October 4th

give thanks to those that came out last friday! love.

2009-09-28T10:56:00.000-07:00

Spoken Word Event

2009-09-24T07:13:00.000-07:00

Behind the Masc: Defining Masculinity with Carlos Andres Gomez

An evening of spoken word and conversation with 2006 Toronto International Poetry Slam Grand Champion Carlos Andres Gomez

Date:	Friday, September 25, 2009
Time:	7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:	SCC-115, Student Campus Centre
Street:	55 Gould St
City/Town:	Toronto, ON

As part of the Ryerson December 6th Memorial Committee's series "LOOKING FORWARD WITH 20/20 VISION: A FUTURE WITH NO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: 20 Events to recognize the 20th Anniversary of December 6th"

THE RYERSON DEC 6TH MEMORIAL COMMITTEE and THE RYERSON WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN
along with the RYERSON URBAN HIP HOP UNION, UNITED BLACK STUDENTS AT RYERSON, V-DAY AT RYERSON and COME UNITY proudly present...

Behind the Masc: Defining Masculinity with Carlos Andres Gomez

An intimate evening with spoken word artist Carlos Andrés Gómez as he comes to Ryerson for a special intimate performance that looks at what it means to be a ‘good man’ in a world where ‘masculinity’ is confined by the narrowest of definitions. It will also be an exploration of the powerful and beautiful things that can define manhood "...giving men the permission to be the best versions of what they can be".

Starting the main show with a powerful spoken word piece will be V Tran from V-Day at Ryerson and Come Unity and Neree Smith from Urban Hip Hop Union

Special Guest Boonaa Mohammed will open for Carlos!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=127040199997&ref=ts

2009-09-22T19:28:00.000-07:00

Come Unity is...

poetry art & activism

soul/connection/rhythm

wholesome/foundation/living

celestial/ancestral/written

bare feet/earth/worth

love/light/write

right/left

all sides/all ways

eyes open wide

build/solid/tide

together we are

powerful/inspirational/interchangeable

come to unite

come for unity

come unity

in our

community

stencil art

2009-09-21T20:02:00.000-07:00

"...UNTIL THE VIOLENCE STOPS" collective

2009-09-21T17:17:00.000-07:00

I created this piece on behalf of Come Unity Organization. We are hoping to fill this community collective with fingerprints, to represent our identification as non-violent individuals. Proceeds from the donations from this project will benefit V-Day at Ryerson and their effort to end violence against women and girls. The journey has just started... look out for it, Toronto!

wood. acrylic. red ink.