Entertain, Enlighten, Uplift
There is an unspoken code between island children. It was starkly different to the American kids we interacted with everyday. Although many of us were first generation “American,” the music, food and discipline we were fed ran deeper than our ancestry and island roots. The Music Who doesn’t remember the first time you heard the […]
The NFL has the Super Bowl… The NBA has the Finals… But for speakers the pinnacle of success (for me) has always been making it on a TED Talk. Now for those of you who have no idea what a TED Talk is, by definition they are influential videos from expert speakers on education, business, […]
It’s an honor and a humbling experience to be considered one of the BEMM 100 Men of Distinction. When I began writing books and trying to uplift our youth with positive visions of our culture, I never expected anyone to stop and take notice. It’s refreshing to have a publication such as this that is […]
Aquanza, We are THRILLED to officially let you know that your application has been approved for IMMERSE 2017. If you love discovering new and meaningful things, then IMMERSE, presented by the Creative City Project will awaken your spirit of adventure and unlock the creative secrets of Orlando. Interactive, Immersive, Inspiring Saturday, October 21, 2017 More […]
Nerd Nite Orlando Join me on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at the Geek Easy for another evening of thinking and drinking. PRESENTATION #2: “Sneakernomics – The Untold Story” by Aquanza Cadogan Sneakers have always served as a status symbol for inner city kids. Footwear, Kicks, tennis shoes… no matter what you call them the bottom […]
Dear Aquanza, Thank you for submitting a proposal to Art in Odd Places Orlando 2017: NOISE. We enjoyed reviewing your work and would like to invite you to participate in this year’s festival, which takes place November 10-12, 2017. We are very excited about your participation. As you know, AiOP is an artist-led initiative to […]
Say It Loud – A Truth Teller Experience is a dynamic literary exposé featuring Author and Orator – Aquanza Cadogan. Say It Loud is the modern day revival of the artistic and literary explosion which defined the 1920’s otherwise known as the ‘Harlem Renaissance’. True to its name the ‘Harlem Renaissance’ was an awakening and […]
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Parenting didn’t come with a manual or a blueprint. It wasn’t a distinct sound, note or call for action or change. Meet the Thompson family – A simple family catapulted into uncharted terrain called “fame.” Gray Thompson, a Jazz musician who’s Harlem origin is both acclaimed and criticized as his fame fades with time. Join […]
None of this matters anymore, but 48-hours ago it was a huge deal! When my boy “D” texted me and said, “Got us on the list to see Jordan’s new store.” I thought to myself… thank god, because I was completely over this obsession with sneakers, and the gasoline being poured on the bonfire culture. […]