16! On the 16th!!!!
Time feels like a construct … some of these years have unfortunately just flown by. It’s too fast. TOO fast! I love you kid. You’ve become such an inspiring human. You are kind, protector and aggregator of your people, a sponge for knowledge and vibrant mind.
Keep being yourself. You’re doing an incredible job of it.
I love you kid.
No trivial age, 13. The beginning of teenagedom, the formative years. There was a time when you were young, very young, I was fearful we would not make it here. Some remember, many will never know. BUT, you were stronger than us. Stronger than any of us knew. You made sure that was our story, not your story. That time is long gone now, and your story is one of confidence, compassion, strong principals and empathy. You know who you are, and who you want to continue to become. That is a superpower for anyone, incredible at 13.
I love you kid. Happy Birthday.
The Fader / Cornerstone. The foundation. Some of the longest, most important, impactful, unconditional relationships in my life started here. I was young. We were all young, really. We cut our teeth there. I process that often. You and Lee Majors brought me in. Guided me. Told me to be myself. We don’t need to talk about the work and the impact of what was built. That speaks for itself. The community and the streets speak to that… still speak of that. If they were in the city or anywhere we were in the aughts, they knew that. They touched that. They all vibrated with us. You and Jon wanted more accountability from me. You knew I had it in me, real potential. I got it in the end. Leadership, Mentorship… I took that with me into in my life and career.
I loved your pops Charlie… Mr. Stone to me. My nephews did too. They loved to fish with him, learn from him. I raised them at The Fader / Cornerstone in the summer, every summer until they went away to school. That enriched their lives, even through today. They were heart broken when he passed and my eldest nephew Landon hit me yesterday in disbelief.
My heart goes out to your family. Your children… I can’t imagine. My thoughts are with the extended Fader / Cornerstone family out in the world. We are the seeds that were cultivated and grown out of the soil that was suite 903. The testimony is continuing right this moment. Too many to count. I love y’all.
I am thankful and forever grateful Rob Stone. What a time!
Rest easy man.
Gone far too soon.
P.S. Your Knicks are making moves… there’s still hope yet.
Dame
Beautiful to see Noah’s vision and work all in one place @theundergroundmuseum were it belongs. Thankful to be able to bring the wildlings to this so they can get a deeper understanding of who Moses’ father was and still is. If in LA, please go see this and support this cultural beacon in the community. Much love @karondavis@faith_gazes and #KahlilJoseph.
Last month we lost my grandfather a few days shy of his 96th birthday. He was a pillar in our family and in the community. Mr. Bulluck to most, Ollie to a few… He was a strong father figure, a hell of a bbq pit boss and a beacon of consistency in my life and my upbringing.
I could tell you about his days growing up with his brothers and sister in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. I could tell you about his time in the military or about going to school on the GI Bill. I could tell you about his 3+ decades working for the post office or the countless conversations we had about our history and our roots. I could tell you about the 60+ years he was married to my amazing [late] Grandmother Lanie, or how my grandparents continued to be a strong partners to my mother even though my father was out of the picture. I could tell you about these things, and all great stories in their own right, but to tell you about his legacy I’d like to tell you about my son, Etienne. When Etie found out that his great grandfather passed he was upset, visibly upset. Our family is tight and he’s always been deeply connected to my people in Milwaukee. When I let him know I would be leaving in a couple of days to go to Milwaukee to for my grandfathers service, he was quiet. He later told Anoma that he wanted to come to Milwaukee with me. When I checked in with Etie, I asked him directly why he wanted to come, he told me that he wanted to be there for the service. He wanted to see the family and to be there to support myself and to support my uncle (his great uncle) as well.
It’s been a long time since Etienne and I traveled together to Milwaukee on our own. This weekend’s trip was different though. Etienne has developed into bright young man with a strong moral compass, a deep love for family and a wise kid beyond his years. And it’s THAT energy… THAT is the legacy of my grandfather Oliver Bulluck, and I’m grateful we had him and my grandmother in our lives for as long as we did. 🖤👑👑🖤
Simpler times... It seems nearly everyday are reminded of how fragile life can be particularly in these days. That said, we have to take moment to celebrate the wins. Happy Birthday @anomaya . We love and appreciate you. Not only today, but every day. Big up ya’ self!
![Last month we lost my grandfather a few days shy of his 96th birthday. He was a pillar in our family and in the community. Mr. Bulluck to most, Ollie to a few… He was a strong father figure, a hell of a bbq pit boss and a beacon of consistency in my life and my upbringing.I could tell you about his days growing up with his brothers and sister in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. I could tell you about his time in the military or about going to school on the GI Bill. I could tell you about his 3+ decades working for the post office or the countless conversations we had about our history and our roots. I could tell you about the 60+ years he was married to my amazing [late] Grandmother Lanie, or how my grandparents continued to be a strong partners to my mother even though my father was out of the picture. I could tell you about these things, and all great stories in their own right, but to tell you about his legacy I’d like to tell you about my son, Etienne. When Etie found out that his great grandfather passed he was upset, visibly upset. Our family is tight and he’s always been deeply connected to my people in Milwaukee. When I let him know I would be leaving in a couple of days to go to Milwaukee to for my grandfathers service, he was quiet. He later told Anoma that he wanted to come to Milwaukee with me. When I checked in with Etie, I asked him directly why he wanted to come, he told me that he wanted to be there for the service. He wanted to see the family and to be there to support myself and to support my uncle (his great uncle) as well.It’s been a long time since Etienne and I traveled together to Milwaukee on our own. This weekend’s trip was different though. Etienne has developed into bright young man with a strong moral compass, a deep love for family and a wise kid beyond his years. And it’s THAT energy… THAT is the legacy of my grandfather Oliver Bulluck, and I’m grateful we had him and my grandmother in our lives for as long as we did.](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6835211342541836716257_0_6690e2fc8ba9e3d164f0bcef0dfde4c2.jpg?o=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&h=dc46a73d2686d124654bf5d421890877)
