Startup 2012 Online Video will explode and so will opportunity in the space!

As of January My focus is taking local talent  global and bringing Global talent local! 2012 I start the  professional aspect of what Ido  turning  my  exploration into product services and merchandise!and  Yes I'm cutting  down on the freebies!

If you need my help  Sunday January  1sy  is a Great time to explore what ioffer as an Option without the commitment... there will be others who understand and know tech to help at these Jellies so I recommend attending!  A jelly is a sort of casual cowrking with a Coffee house vibe..

So Bring your laptops .. YOU are Here toi work!

I have been focused on bringing more wome, blacks and the " ethnic minority" into technology since 2005/6! I love video...

In 2012  Online Video will explode and so will opportunity in the space! but it means training, development and exploration! So I'm glad to see other efforts emerging! 

At #NewMeCommunityNYC on Dec 15th it was a pleasure standing nect to  so many  Entrepreneurs dedicated To Startup in Tech Space.. I am not much into the Social Media scene... so many in attendence were new to me...  I knew two-three individuals as part of the Barcamp Scene and a couple from Podcamp and the emerging online video space!  Few attend hack... until recently I did not!

See the full gallery on Posterous

There was one hard core back end developer in the room (that I  recognized)   but unfortunately  Dawn (Yes a Black  female techie) who  teaches at York College kept silent! 

As I listened  I was just glad they were there, seven years... is a long time to wait to see this growth! The fact is though they have beenin existence...  it's connecting to each other  that is difficult!

But I cannot help thinking...

WHAT YOU  DO NOT Know will impede your progress!

Startup is not  just about Venture Capital  funding!

I'm interested in all forms of online video but particularly Telepresence and its use  by creatives! In the last few weeks so many  people have been calling for info... and they are always surprised at  what they DO NOT KNOW!

We had been planning Black jelly for a while...

I love the Outpost and most days can be found there by those needing tech help!   The lighting and teh volume also needs to be a bit different! Most blacks i meet love teh space but want  a differnt menu and Music.. LOL! 

Sunday  January 1st pick my  brain and that of others  at a "Black Jelly" ... a  Jelly is tech  concept,  casual coworking;-  sort of what the  coffeee house experience is for poets and creatives... It's a Working session so bring  your laptops-  4-9pm  our goal is  to get  you  set up to functional and aware of whare to  find info  and what's currently  going on in  your niche; so you  begin or continue your journey to your own business!

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One rule if you can help someone Step up!

 Start The New year Working on  your goals

The Alchemist Lounge 

31 Rockwell Pl

Brooklyn Ny 

This is Business so treat  it as such 

Arrive on time

4-5 presentation  and discusiion

5-5:30 Intos and networking

6 till... open your laptops or old style notebook and create the next  tech sensation!

Yes Entrance is free but be prepared to support the venue

 

Space has been a problem and we're really glad the Alchemist Lounge wants to explore their space as a meeting  venue for tech  startups during the day... come be part of the movement! 

Do you Identify as a Black Designers- Stand & Be counted- Black History Month Project

I Need to identify  Black  designers... if you know one please pass along  if you are and this is a GLOBAL call Please list yourself! If You are curious as to what we are up to please register at www.BKFFF.com for news on our FEB 2012  Plans--- rember it's a Leap Year!

We also are curating Noir La Modé™’ NY Fashion Week 2012 see below!

the question of "Aesthetic..What is Black' that draws the passion! There are  designers of African ethnicity who cover

• ·         Skater/Street Wear (Trash and vaudeville)
• ·         Modern/ Contempory
• ·         Business Contempory
• ·         Eco-chic Green- Green/ Sustainable
• ·         Avant Garde
• ·         Traditional Ethnic
• ·         Modern Ethic
• ·         Bridal/Formal
• ·         Urban Wear Designers (hip Hop)
• ·         Lingerie
• ·         Accessories- Shoes, belt,  scarves, Hosiery
• ·         Jewelry/artisanal | Fine jewelry-precious metals | Watches
• ·         The Wearable s   

•  Wearable Art
•  Transformers---  Clothing that convert- modern take on  ethnic shapes!
• Zero waste
•  Wearable Technolog
• Wearable Heritage – A HUGE economic aspect-

§  Cultural-

§  Ceremonial

§  “Spiritual ” vestments and other clothing

§  including Wearable medicine (yes I’ve heard & seen  it)

o   §  Pageantry…

They  can be  found in the Designer/boutique, Custom/bespoke, Luxury & Mass Markets! So if you're a designer and interested ilisting  please leave your name and email and link and we'll get back to  you!

designers interested in  Listing

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Apply Now for Noir La Modé™’ NY Fashion Week 2012- to benefit the Urban League and Agape Haven! Featuring New York Fashion Week Runway show; Runway Soiree & Charity Auction at the African American Museum:- largest Sample Sale and Charity Pop Up Boutique One full store of Black Designers! http://bkstyle.brooklynfashionweek.com/noir-la-mode-designers-letter

SUE ROCK ORIGINALS HAS A NEW BLOGSITE!

DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL

SUE ROCK ORIGINALS EVERYONE INC IS NO LONGER AT THIS SITE

FOR MORE INFORMATION

YOU CAN FIND US AT

SUEROCK.WORDPRESS.COM

SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE!

Invitation To The Launch of Simon Duncan's Brooklyn Clothing Lab

Please sign this form for guest list to Simon Duncans  Brooklyn Clothing Lab Launch before Wednesday 7th at 12 midnight
the Event is Free

Want to Model check http://Facebook.com/brooklynfashionweek for contact info

How Does changing Global Access Affect cultural IP?- Inspired by The politics behind the “fakeness” of textiles in Togo

via howwemadeitinafrica.com

As an artist I appreciate IP protection... I firmly believe that an artist has full IP rights to his creative output! I however ended my reading of this article with an uneasy feeling that the commercial interest and not the artform was at the center of the debate!

I have to admit i was a tad bit uneasy about that!

However where is the line drawn with creative techniques! if a techniques is executed "properly" is it not "Authentic"? Given Creative license at what point is expressions less "valuable"! Should a brand or a Government even a people prevent An individuals creative expressions..simply because of geography?

... and what of INNOVATION; growth? it was unclear this article may be speaking on the "Traditional" patterns but are they so revered that there is no room for The "New"

In contemplating a global platform these (and other) issues have actually been raised...

Small Business Day To Cyber Monday access Brooklyn Fashion Film Festival Free

Can small Local designers (and now dancers & other creatives)  use video to present or tell their stories?  We need your input! Please, register,login ,see, share and comment on The first  8 submissions for Brooklyn Fashion Film Festival now live at http://www.Bkfff.com/channel

The "trailers" are available for all to enjoy but note you will NEED to Register and login to  access the videos!

BROOKLYN FASHION WEEK IS FOCUSED on SOLUTIONS and change... for a sector many have ignored!

Many keep trying to figure out how and what is Brooklyn Fashion Film Festival... the fact is we are openly exploring

• Presenting formats for a collection of Fashion Films
• Connecting Marketing and sales of product and sell through from  those films
• Expansion  and use of developing and emerging video platforms and formats for creatives
• Development and servicing talent that  this sector would require!
• Creation of one smoothe platform that simplifies teh process for designers and creatives!
• How teh relevant Stake holders use and respond (So we need you to register loging, see, share and comment!)

Let me simply state that Not ONE Platform has proven to have a simple easy to navigate "natural" user interface!  hen there is cultural perception s of "TV" or video... every  female for example, "Had to get Her hair done"  before utilizing webcam programs!  Yes I even  found myself with  "he make up" routine!

The work now begins.. we are still waiting on a few submissions... we also are encouraging designers who would like to utilize video to join us... the learning curve is a bit steeper than  we anticipated! 

Read "What is Brooklyn Fashion Film Festival Aboutabout?

BaiFal Dream For Brooklyn Fashion Week Fashion Film Festival Trailer | 2012 Bkstyle!™ Brooklyn Feature Fashion Films

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Transcending language and geographical constraints; Senegalese Designer Mike Sylla based in Paris gives us a virtual rendition of the art, music, movement and creativity that is Baifal Dream! Join www.bkfff.com for early  access to  all videos!

 

The Brooklyn Fashion Film Festival (BKFFF), asked fashion independents to explores video for show and sale! Now in Alpha through January 1st 2012- http://www.bkfff.com/contact-us/about/

See Participate Shop The items from the designers- (Coming Soon) check their cites or for a collective experience, submit a valid email to – register with a valid email at http://www.bkfff.com

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Share & Connect FB- Twitter- Posterous- etc we Appreciate the support

Comment — Your input will help us shape BKFFF!

Show- or Contact Us & Check our Faqs http://www.bkfff.com/contact-us/

Press & Trade for info on the Festival;, Dancehackit ; The Technology Sponsors or It’s other components, Designers Press/Media Kits http://www.bkfff.com/contact-us/press-acess/

 

lauren luna For Brooklyn Fashion Week Fashion Film Festival Trailer | 2012 Bkstyle!™ Brooklyn Feature Fashion Films

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Lauren Luna is an Artist and who took the plunge followed her dream to Houston Texas and a Shoe Company! This is her business story! Join www.bkfff.com for early  access to  all videos!

The Brooklyn Fashion Film Festival (BKFFF), asked fashion independents to explores video for show and sale! Now in Alpha through January 1st 2012- http://www.bkfff.com/contact-us/about/

See Participate Shop The items from the designers- (Coming Soon) check their cites or for a collective experience, submit a valid email to – register with a valid email at http://www.bkfff.com

You must be Logged in to view http://www.bkfff.com/channel/ (

Share & Connect FB- Twitter- Posterous- etc we Appreciate the support

Comment — Your input will help us shape BKFFF!

Show- or Contact Us & Check our Faqs http://www.bkfff.com/contact-us/

Press & Trade for info on the Festival;, Dancehackit ; The Technology Sponsors or It’s other components, Designers Press/Media Kits http://www.bkfff.com/contact-us/press-acess/

 

NYComing For Brooklyn Fashion Week Fashion Film Festival Trailer | 2012 Bkstyle!™ Brooklyn Feature Fashion Films

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With a Teenager at it's helm NYComing zones in on up and coming talent in fashion, music and creative scene! Join www.bkfff.com for early  access to  all videos!

The Brooklyn Fashion Film Festival (BKFFF), asked fashion independents to explores video for show and sale! Now in Alpha through January 1st 2012- http://www.bkfff.com/contact-us/about/

See Participate Shop The items from the designers- (Coming Soon) check their cites or for a collective experience, submit a valid email to – register with a valid email at http://www.bkfff.com

You must be Logged in to view http://www.bkfff.com/channel/ (

Share & Connect FB- Twitter- Posterous- etc we Appreciate the support

Comment — Your input will help us shape BKFFF!

Show- or Contact Us & Check our Faqs http://www.bkfff.com/contact-us/

Press & Trade for info on the Festival;, Dancehackit ; The Technology Sponsors or It’s other components, Designers Press/Media Kits http://www.bkfff.com/contact-us/press-acess/

 

See Donate Share fashion for food tune in now www.bkfff.com/fashionforfood

now live from Kumble

shop till 6pm

 

Tune in NOW to see Dancer in Gambia, St Lucia, Vermont & new york perfrom together

Head to http://dancehackit.com to get the password and link for virtual access Tune in  AT 2pm est  to see Dancer in Gambia,  St Lucia, Vermont & new york perfrom together Live

 

November 19th See dancers From Gambia |St.Lucia | New York and Vermont Dance live In real time FREE

register below

DANCEHACKIT™ LAUNCHES NOVEMBER 19th 

AT BROOKLYN’S KUMBLE THEATER for the Perfoming Arts

Movement, Music, Fashion and Technology Intersect in Virtual Global Performance

 

NEW YORK, NY, November 1, 2011—Computer hackers tweak technology to create unexpected results in cyberspace. With DANCEHACKIT™, Tony Award-nominated choreographer Marlies Yearby and fashionista/ tech guru Bonnie Sandy hope to create an extraordinary virtual performance, crafted by tweaking movement, music, fashion and technology on a global scale. 

On November 19, from 2 p.m. until 4:30pm est, dancers from across the United States, the Caribbean, Europe and West Africa will perform to the same musical playlist, at the same time and in their own distinctive styles. Their improvisations will be remixed and streamed in real time on a wide screen to an audience at Long Island University’s Kumble Theater in Brooklyn (Flatbush Ave., between DeKalb Ave. and Willoughby St.) and online at www.dancehackit.com.

DANCEHACKIT™ represents a new synergy between arts and technology. “Existing at the intersection of movement, music and technology, DANCEHACKIT™ is designed to remove the limitations of location by being virtual and globally accessible,” explains project Director  and Co Founder Yearby.

DANCEHACKIT™ will launch as part of the Brooklyn Fashion Film Festival (BKFFF). “Dancers will strut not only their movement style but also their fashion statements through collaborations between dancers and fashion designers,” notes Sandy, who serves as Director of Technology.

Dance performers/leaders include Tracy Lang Dance (GA), Baraka de Soleil (IL), Marlies Yearby and Love/Forte, and Janelle Mahone (Gambia). Music by Oliver Lake, Wunmi and Slow Commotion, Vernon Reid, Morley Kamen, Dei Free Range Music, Groove Lily, Chen Lo and others will be featured. Participating designers include Kuumba Designs (St Lucia), Melissa Lockwood of IQTEST (NYC). Full List and updates  at http://www.bkfff.com/dancehackit/ 

DANCEHACKIT™ will end with a panel discussion with organizers and sponsors entitled Creativity,The Next Commodity: How Do Artists Master the Technology for Sustainability and Profit? "With Google launching 100 online channels  and Comcast committing to at least eleven new channels, there is a need for innovative content. Artists have an opportunity to fill that void, but they first need to learn and adapt the technology. This is what we are doing here at BKFFF," says Sandy

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BROOKLYN FASHION WEEK - A Brooklyn based & Virtual Show and Trade program, helping Independent Designers and in Fashion & Home, connect to Buyers, Boutiques, Shoppers, Bloggers & Press and Fans!

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Designers and creative businesses who have been working with us are selling! That's our goal! So here's a Sneak Peak of BKFFF... Fashion, styling, accessories, workshops even a Trailer is on Brooklyn Fashion Week main site But to get the juice and to be invited online or offline... and you must register www.brooklynfashionfilmfestival.com!

designers are taking a while to meet the challenge but we'll be ready soon!
remember This Sessions goes right through January st 1 2012!
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nKFFF is OPEn To Trade and consumers But to SEE the Fashion Films and get invites to events You need to register !

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register at www.BrooklynfashionFilmfestival.com
we started the intros to Buyers today.. Films are in and so are press packages ...well most of them! We are proud of the designers who met our challenge! Video is a Past work by one of our participating designers! Seminars & workshops are being taped... the public schedule is ready
But you MUST register

PRESS Get the Background Info on all the participants Choreographers, Dancers, Musicians, Vide & Tech Support o

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An amazing group of talent come together in a fusion of Movement, Technology, media, fashion to FORGE A SOLUTION and celebrate community! take a look

SEE DANCEHACKIT™ FREE at Kumble Theater for The Performing Arts November 19th 2pm EST

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SEE TOP Choreographers and dancers form NY, Vermont Africa and the Caribbean "Jam" together Live and In real Time
FREE at Kumble Theater for the performing arts http://www.bkfff.com/dancehackit/ RSVP NOW

The above is a PAST Work by Dancehackit Cofounder MArlies Yearby!

Working with The Dance community has Been Amazing

Fashion For Food | RSVP today to Attend this Free Event and donate to help Brooklyn Food Pantries for The Holidays!

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Head to this link to rsvp http://www.bkfff.com/fashionforfood/ Space
Sunday November 20th
Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts Brooklyn
RSVP NOW Now Doors open 2-6pm Fashion Show at 3pm

Weekly Sewing Circle Becomes a HIT!

For seven years, Sue Rock Originals Everyone has worked with and searched out domestic violence survivors at residences, organizations and in our communities.

At times the search has been heart wrenching. For as the donations continue to come in and the volunteers continue to share their amazing creativity - domestic violence is still an issue that women do not want to admit having gone through.

Many times the women we meet had been removed from their violent past for 5 - 10 years or more. This, it seems, is a safe space to admit to the reality of what had happened and though forthcoming, they shirk receiving donations......"Give to those who need", "I have what I need now","I had friends and family to help me - these women have nothing"

Such is the compassion of the survivor of this life.

Well it is through the diligent support of an organization known as the Center Against Domestic Violence that a breakthrough was made.

We now have a regular group of women coming to our design studio every Tuesday to learn how to sew, knit, crochet and so much more. These women have breathed a new life into our organization with their eagerness to learn everything.

Enjoy these photos!

Our current project is to complete the quilts which were created on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2011. These quilt tops were created by volunteers and will be completed by these women. Those who can sew will sew, those who do not machine sew will embroider, other women will iron - all working together to complete the 45 covers we have.

Once completed, the women will be able to choose their own for themselves and their children and the remainder will be donated to the Center Against Domestic Violence domestic violence residences!

If you would like to find our more about this or any other program at Sue Rock Originals Design Studio -

contact us at

suerockoriginals@yahoo.com

or

(718) 781-4142

All Calls and contacts will be kept strictly confidential!

Sue Rock Originals fabric resources helping people in need around the world!

And the hits keep on coming.
Sue Rock Originals Everyone will be helping out a Day for Girls sewing event sponsored by Bust Magazine and held at Otto's Shrunken Head this past weekend!

Seven yards of fabric will become bags for reusable feminine products being compiled for the Days for Girls Organization.
Days for Girls is a nonprofit organization providing washable feminine hygiene kits for women who would otherwise go without. Currently serving in 15 nations and growing.Volunteers around the globe craft washable feminine hygiene kits. Recent expansions include setting up microenterprises in communities enabling women to make kits for their community.

Sue Rock Originals Everyone fabric resources -
helping people in need around the world!

Working with BEL KAN - The Haitian Girls Camp

Amazing things happen for those who wait...... you all know of the phenomenal turnout of volunteers for our Sewing for Haiti Event during Martin Luther King Day, 2010.

Well through a connection (made in heaven!), we are currently working with celebrity manicurist Myrdith Leon McCormick and Founding Director of United Initiatives for Peace, Diesa Eléonore Seidel to get volunteer created clothing to the girls attending BEL KAN and their families!

Take a look at this amazing camp!!

Sue Rock Originals Everyone on Brooklyn Independent TV!

Sue Rock presented Women of Valor Award by Senator John L. Sampson

On Thursday May 12, I was awarded the Women of Valor Award by Senator John L. Samson. For the past four years, Senator Samson has commended women for their role in uplifting the community. The awards are given in a variety of categories from Health and Human Services, to Education, to Leadership.

I was given the EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE award for my role as Executive Director and Founder of Sue Rock Originals Everyone! All of the Women of Valor received Citations of Honor from their City Councilperson.

As you can see the meeting room in Brooklyn College's Student Union was filled to the brim with attendees, political figures, family and well wishers.

As the program progressed, I was overcome with being presented with such an honor. Each woman spoke eloquently about their fulfillment with their responsibility in their community.....each story spoke so closely to my own.

Women spurring their children, and husbands and community leaders on to further efforts of improvement and enhanced self worth. We all agreed that we could accomplish SO much more with funding (LOL) however we affirmed that regardless - the work we did our communities was our passion and would continue even stronger!

What an amazing evening :))

SROE Presents Quilts to Domestic Violence Organization

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2011

Rona Solomon 718 254 9134 rsolomon@centeragainstdv.org

Center Against Domestic Violence Participates in Brooklyn’s “Her-Story” Celebration Brooklyn, March 20, 2011 – Center Against Domestic Violence, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz’s office and Sue Rock Originals are teaming up to mark Women in History month at 12 noon on March 24 following Borough Hall’s Women in History Celebration. The quilts were created by volunteers at Sue Rock Originals studio in Brooklyn on the third annual Martin Luther King Day of Service. At this Brooklyn event, 100 volunteers created quilts and afghans to present to the women who found safety in Center Against Domestic Violence historic Brooklyn shelters. When Women’s Survival Space opened its doors, it was New York State’s first emergency shelter for battered women and their children. Borough President Markowitz will celebrate women in history immediately preceding the quilt presentation ceremony by honoring exceptional Brooklyn women. Founded in 1977, The Center opened the first publicly-funded domestic violence shelter in New York State. Since then, CADV’s outreach has expanded to include three full-service shelters for victims and their children, innovative education programs that reach more than 30,000 students each year, plus a variety of programs that support victims and raise awareness throughout the community. Learn more about CADV at http://www.cadvny.org/ . ###

Martin Luther King Jr Day 2011 - SEWING FOR SURVIVORS

On Monday, January 17, Sue Rock Originals Everyone did it "one more time"! Textile artist and Organizer Extraordinaire Jeanne Heifetz of Brooklyn for Barack (yes they are still around!) and Organizing for America made sure that Sue Rock Originals was plugged into the volunteering efforts for the day!

And what a day it was - we had the idea of sewing volunteers but this time utilizing the Bag and Bags of fabric samples from Van Heusen. Why not have volunteers work on our "Three Hour Quilt"? The samples are already the right size, simply sew strips and Go!

It was one of the most phenomenal events we could have hoped for -

Some of the heavy hitters that came through:

Brooklyn Councilman Brad Lander and his daughter!

International R&B Vocalist Karen Bernod!

Freda L. Thomas - of the Freda L. Thomas Scholarship fund

Satchi acclaimed artist Predrag Milavanovic.

Enjoy what others had to share about the day - they put it together so much more eloquently!

The Daily Kos

Organizing for America

I Want Candy

SUE ROCK ORIGINALS EVERYONE HOLDS MLK DAY VOLUNTEER EVEN

Come on over and sew, knit, crochet and embroider as we create QUILTS FOR SURVIVORS!

1069 Bergen Street between Nostrand and Rogers Avenues in Brooklyn, NY

Join your fellow New Yorkers in making warm quilts for families living in domestic-violence shelters. Often these women and children have had to flee their homes with nothing. Help provide them with bedding that is functional -- but also a labor of love.

We will have work for sewers (machines provided), embroiderers, knitters and crocheters (bring big needles/hooks if you can, but not required), photographers, videographers, bloggers, and people who just want to help by sorting yarn/fabric, keeping the operation running smoothly, etc. Yarn, fabric and snacks provided.

If you have a particular skill you want to mention, please add it in the comment section.

UPDATE: Given the overwhelming response, we will be dividing the day into two shifts.

This event is co-hosted by Brooklyn for Barack and Downtown East for Obama.

Needlearts Class Session for 2011 - JANUARY CLASSES

OUR NEEDLEARTS CLASS SESSION FOR THE NEW YEAR -

JANUARY 2011

CLASSES SATURDAYS ONLY JANUARY 8, 15 AND 22

1:00 - 4:00pm

CLASSES ARE $25 EACH

All Materials included - make a completed project each week!

All classes are held at

Sue Rock Originals Design Studio

1069 Bergen Street between Nostrand and Rogers Avenues

Brooklyn, New York

A/C trains to Nostrand Avenues -

Walk up Nostrand Avenue to Bergen Street, turn right

OR

B65 bus crosstown to Nostrand Avenue

Please rsvp your attendance at suerockoriginals@yahoo.com