Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. became the first African American to command a United States Navy warship (USS Theodore E. Chandler), the first African American to command an American warship under combat conditions (USS Taussig), the first African American to command a major naval warship (USS Jouett – subsequently CG-29), the first African-American admiral, the first African American to rise to the rank of Vice Admiral, and the first African American to command a U.S. Fleet (Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet). He was also among the first African Americans to attend the Naval War College in 1962 also was the first African-American to graduate from the V-12 program.

Gravely was also highly decorated, with decorations including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal and Navy Commendation Medal.

• USS Gravely (DDG-107) has been named in his honor.
• A street on the east side of Richmond, Virginia is named in his honor.
• An elementary school, Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Elementary School, in Haymarket, Virginia is named in his honor.
  

C-Red: Vice Admiral Samuel L Gravely was my fourth cousin. He was one of the Great African Americans who paved the way for our President Barack Obama.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_L._Gravely,_Jr.

C-Red: Ever hear these terms, bombshell, dime piece, drop dead gorgeous?  Well I have and I have to say those terms are over rated for describing some females.

I remember growing up and randomly hearing men calling “what appeared to be females who looked as if they could be models”… ugly bitches. I was shocked and confused and thinking those men were either crazy or blind.  Without a doubt I grew up starting to understand why these men spazzed on females in that manor. You see… truth of the matter is, regardless how beautiful a female is on the exterior she’s only as beautiful as her personality and heart is. If a female has the exterior of … let’s say a Holly Berry but is rude, nasty, self centered and disrespectful to people in my eyes that’s an ugly bitch… not a beautiful woman. Oh yes… there is a difference between a woman and bitch. Believe that!

C-Red: As we mature into adulthood the meaning of a true friend changes from what it used to be when we were kids and teenagers. You realize all along the word friend was a revolving door for many. Majority of those associates who you may have thought were your friend forwarded through that door only to exit again. Only a handful remained in your life’s circle. Only a few throughout the years were there for you though the thick of events. Regardless of the title… a true friendship must exist if not there is no relationship. Whether it’s a grand parent and grandchild, parent and child, brother, sister, cousin, niece, nephew, lover or friend, all relationships require 50% -50% effort from both parties in order to work. One can’t carry on a relationship by themselves and be happy. I’m so blessed in having Maiko in my life and I thank God for crossing our paths. She guides me back to reality when my perception runs vivid. She helps me recognize those who fake the funk as those wolves dress up in their sheep’s clothing. You know something is wrong when some people you’ve met on social networks turn out to be more realer than some you’ve physically grown up with. Shout Out To All My True Friends… Respect! I know at the end of the day the Most High is the truest of all true friends and will never exit that revolving door as long as you are true to him.

Maiko: This pass summer 2011, While C-Red was in the US pounding (pause) lol…the internet I was getting my  dazzle on in Japan representing Peakin’ Diamond Productions.  People was showing me a lot of love. I feel so blessed for being able to put smiles on all their faces.That makes me happy   I thank God for giving me this gift.

去年の夏 2011の地元 (茨城県　神栖市) でのイベントでは、みなさんのサポートのおかげで、ライブをすることができて、本当に感謝しています。　Maikoはみんなと楽しい時間を過ごすことがで きました♪　どうもありがとう：）音で繋がる瞬間って、凄いエネルギーを感じる。そんな目に見えないパワーをもらったり、あげたりしていけることをこれか らもずっと続けていきたいです。

C-Red:  Today my heart feels very heavy for there was a shooting at our local grocery store across the street around 10pm Friday 01-27-2012.  It was reported there was a robbery attempt and a man working there was shot in the chest and is in critical condition. The trigger man has yet to be found.   I don’t know who was shot but, I hope it wasn’t the owner. The owner is a cool guy and is always very nice to Maiko and myself. As a matter of fact his whole family are very nice people. It’s a sad situation and I pray whoever was shot will pull though. God bless him and his family.