#firstgeneration

[minister-erik]

1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD (first generation) - Composition Sunday

© Erik McGregor - erikrivas@hotmail.com - 917-225-8963

[matthewmilam]

Sounds like the entire generation of my parents in a few sentences. 

- j (x)

[mindfullofsam]

A Long Time Coming: Starting My Blog

It’s been a long time coming, but I’m finally starting my blog—a space that feels like home for my thoughts. More than just another corner of the internet or social media platform, I want this to be a place where I can inspire others, share my story, and connect authentically as me, myself, and I.

My story begins with my roots. I’m the daughter of Honduran immigrants, grew up in the streets of LA, a first-generation independent college student, and soon-to-be a proud CSULA alumna. I’ve worked hard to earn almost three degrees, navigating a path that often felt like unfamiliar ground. For a long time, I wasn’t sure what direction I’d take after graduation. But along the way, I discovered my interests—culture, sports, fashion, technology, health, communication and human behavior. I’ve learned to embrace my curiosity, letting it guide me toward opportunities I never imagined.

College became my lifeline, something I never expected. It was the dream my mom always had for me, even when I couldn’t see it for myself. My mom passed away from a heart attack after battling cancer in her final years, but her love and wishes for me have never left. Her voice echoes in my heart, reminding me to keep going, to thrive, and to live the life she wanted for me. Spiritually, she—and my ancestors—are still by my side, guiding me through every decision.

When I think of my mom, I remember her strength. She was resilient, even in her hardest moments. Growing up, I’d watch her do her makeup with such care, cheer on the Dodgers and Lakers with so much passion, and whip up the most incredible meals in the kitchen. She was into fitness and took pride in staying strong, no matter what life threw at her. I’d like to think I’ve inherited those qualities—her strength, her love for life, and her ability to keep pushing forward.

I miss her every day. But I know my purpose isn’t just to honor her memory—it’s also to create something bigger. I want to show her, and the world, what’s possible. I want to pave the way for other women like me: strong, brown Latinas, first-generation trailblazers, and rolling stones carving their own paths.

My message is simple: you can create your own reality. No matter where you come from, no matter what challenges you face, anything is possible with determination and love. Most importantly, it starts with loving yourself—because if you don’t, who else will do the work to create your happiness?

This blog is the beginning of that journey—not just for me, but for anyone who needs a reminder that they can dream, believe, and achieve. Here’s to creating a space for connection, reflection, and growth. Welcome to my world.

Dedicated to my mother —Norma.

[cheaphousespending]

First-Generation Original iPhone Sold At Auction For $63,000

A first-generation, never-opened 2007 iPhone sold at auction last week for $63,356.40, surpassing expectations. (The 15-year-old relic was expected to sell for $50,000.) The phone, which was listed in early February, was factory-sealed and featured 8 GB of storage and Apple’s original 3.5-inch screen. Bidding started at $2,500. The sale price was over 100 times more than its original cost of…

[firstgencollegestudentstarterkit]

Being a first-generation college student is hard but incredibly rewarding. Remember to keep your head up, focus on what's important, and know that you deserve your college education. You are breaking your family's cycle and setting the tone for the next generations to come! 

Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@leslie.frias/video/7197803298160758058?_r=1&_t=8bxfaZqXwSc&social_sharing=v2

[almahiphop]

Nine - Nine Livez (07/03/1995)

Nine es un rapero estadounidense originario del Bronx, Nueva York, que se dio a conocer a mediados de la década de 1990. Su nombre real es Derrick Keyes y nació el 19 de septiembre de 1969. En 1995, Nine lanzó su álbum debut "Nine Livez" a través del sello discográfico Profile Records. El álbum fue producido por un equipo de productores que incluía a Rob Lewis y Tony Stoute. "Nine Livez" incluye canciones como "Whutcha Want?", "Any Emcee", y "The Cypha".

El álbum fue bien recibido por los críticos de música y ayudó a establecer a Nine como uno de los raperos emergentes más prometedores de la escena hip hop de la década de 1990. La canción "Whutcha Want?" en particular fue un éxito comercial y se convirtió en una canción emblemática del sonido de rap de Nueva York de mediados de los 90.

Nine Livez es el álbum debut del rapero Nine lanzado hoy 7 de marzo de 1995 (hace 27 años) a través de Profile Records. El álbum conto con tres sencillos "Whutcha Want?" & "Any Emcee". El álbum alcanzó el número 90 en el Billboard 200 de EE. UU. y el número 18 en la lista Billboard Top R & B / Hip Hop Albums.

"Whutcha Want?", lanzado el 24 de enero de 1995 fue el sencillo más exitoso de Nine, alcanzando el puesto 50 en el Billboard 200 y fue su único sencillo en alcanzar esa lista. "Any Emcee", lanzado el 28 de marzo de 1995. La canción muestra en gran medida la línea de bajo de "I'll Be Around" de The Spinners, su posición más alta fue el puesto 21 en Hot Dance Music / Maxi-Singles Sales. "Ova Confident" fue otro sencillo pero no hizo parte de las versiones lanzadas a nivel mundial. Los tres sencillos tienen videos musicales promocionales filmados y lanzados.

Nine - Any Emcee

Allmusic le dio al álbum un sólido 3 de un posible 5 estrellas llamando al álbum "Lejos de ser un clásico, Nine Livez es un álbum subestimado de un artista subestimado". Rap Reviews le dio al álbum una crítica más favorable, dándole 8.0 de 10 posibles y llamándolo "uno de los mejores álbumes de 1995, si no de toda la década".

Nine - Whutcha Want

Nine Livez alcanzó el puesto 90 en Billboard 200 y el puesto 18 en Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, alcanzando ambas posiciones el 25 de marzo de 1995. El álbum fue producido por Rob Lewis para Fed Productions y Tony Stoute para Dead President Productions.

En 1995, la escena de rap en The Bronx y en Nueva York en general estaba en pleno auge. El género estaba experimentando un resurgimiento, impulsado por artistas como Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, Notorious B.I.G. y Jay-Z. Los artistas de la costa oeste como Tupac y Snoop Dogg también estaban en la cima de su popularidad en ese momento.

. . . #NineLivez #Nine #Rap1995 #28years #ProfileRecords #WhutchaWant #AnyEmcee #90sHipHop #HardcoreHipHop #HipHopMusic #ClassicHipHop #GoldenAgeHipHop #Rap #HipHop #HipHopCulture #RapChronology #RapMusic #HipHopHistory #HipHopClassic #HipHopNeverDies #HipHopMemories #RapLife #RapHistory #OldSchool #FirstGeneration #ClassicRap #HipHopRapLife #AlmaHipHop #AlmaUnderground #TheHipHopSoul

[railwayhistorical]

Before Mid-Century Design—First Generation Diesel Locomotives

These images were taken northwest of Milwaukee—at the Butler Yard diesel house, in Butler, Wisconsin.

Number 1684 is an Alco RSD5, built in 1954, while number 1589 is an EMD GP7 built in 1952. I’m surmising that both locomotive companies designed these, or pre-cursors thereto, back in the latter 1940s. The sharper edges of EMD’s GP30 would come along in 1961, while Alco’s Century line would be introduced in 1963.

I won’t lie: I think the asymmetrical trucks of the Alco are awesome.

Two images by Richard Koenig; taken August 28th 1977.

[mixdgrlproblems]

In honor of #arabamericanheritagemonth we are spotlighting It Girl & Supermodel @gigihadid. She's gotten a lot of criticism over her supporting her own #Palestinian heritage when #FreePalestine was the most talked about hashtag last year. She said she was made to feel, "I'm too #White to stand up for part of my #Arab heritage." We can relate, Gi. She and her partner #ZaynMalik, who is #English #Irish and #Pakistani, discuss their racial identities regularly, which both consider "important." “We think about it and talk about it a lot as partners and it’s something that’s really important to us, but it’s also something that we first experienced ourselves. Because both of our parents are their own heritage. We are that #firstgeneration of those #mixedraces, and then that comes with that first generational experience of being like: ‘Oh damn, I’m the bridge!'” Growing up half Palestinian through her father Mohamed Hadia and half #Dutch through her mother Yolanda, her #mixedrace identity has been a push and pull. “You go through life trying to figure out where you fit in racially. Is what I am, or what I have, enough to do what I feel is right? But then, also, is that taking advantage of the privilege of having the whiteness within me, right? Am I allowed to speak for this side of me, or is that speaking on something that I don’t experience enough to know?” She and Zayn have one child together, a daughter named Khai Hadid Malik. "She'll grow up feeling out the way that she can or wants to be a bridge for her different ethnicities. It's up to her. What comes from her is what I’m most excited about, and being able to add to that or answer her questions about our heritage and history." 🇵🇸🇳🇱 #wcw #gigihadid #mixedgirl https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc33Ht_uWr-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[thursdaythe12th]

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[jekkifics]

fading lights

Suwon was always different. So his parents enrolled him into a special kids school.

•••••

At dot 11:11 something emerged from the wall, startling Suwon. What followed was some kind of foul smelling powder being blown into his face. He waved his hand vigorously in front of his face and coughed stepping behind. “..the fuck?”

“Hey boy!” said a little figure floating in the air. It was the high pitched voice of a female.

“ooOh~ he looks cute!” said another.

When the dust from the powder magically cleared up, Suwon saw three women or girls he couldn’t really guess because they were so small. A little bigger than his hand. They were dressed in sparkly white dresses and tiny white boots. Suwon noticed that they weren’t floating, in fact they were flying, using their translucent webbed wings. He had never seen such creatures before.

“What’s your name?” asked the first.

Suwon stared at them.

“He’s deaf” whispered another girl.

“Blind too..” whispered another as she waved her tiny hands at him receiving no response.

“I’m not,” said Suwon.

“See, he’s not blind, maybe just deaf”

The middle girl who seemed like the older one smacked her. “He wouldn’t have heard you if he was deaf!” Then turning to Suwon, she flew lower to come in level with his face. “Hi there! I am Bada. And we are faeries, faes, if you may.”

Suwon nodded. Faes, whatever that is.

“We are here to take you to your new home safely. So kindly follow us” said Bada as she turned around and walked right into the wall.

“I’m Eugene” said another fae and followed Bada into the wall.

“And I’m Shoo'' said the remaining one. “It's shoo, and not shoe. As in S-H-O-O-'' She paused to look at the nervousness on Suwon’s face. “What happened?”

“I can’t do this” Suwon shook his head. “I can’t walk into the wall” Being the complete human he was, walking into a wall seemed impossible. He was never able to do it before and he was sure he still couldn’t

“Cmon, it's no big deal. Just close your eyes and follow your noona” said Shoo proudly.

Suwon’s eyes were fixed on the concrete wall. This is dumb. This is dumb! I wanna go home!

“Okay, alright. If you’re that afraid. Take a few steps back and run in” suggested Shoo.

Suwon obeyed. Water splashed on his shoes as he accidentally stepped into puddles. It didn’t bother him. There was no turning back now.

“Now listen to me carefully” began Shoo. “number one, you might feel a little giddy when you emerge on the other side because it's your first time. Number two, while you’re inside the wall for a second, you’ll hear deafening noises because you are teleporting so do not stop. Number three, do not stop until you’re out in the open again. Now at the count of three, 1, 2-”

Suwon dashed at full speed at the concrete wall. His eyes shut as he was a few inches from the wall and entered it. It was something he hadn’t felt before. Like someone was trying to tear him apart but he was faster. His surroundings were spinning and he was afraid he’d come out at some other exit, yet Suwon didn’t dare to open his eyes. He kept running on what didn’t seem like ground. It was solid air? Nothing made sense anymore.

Suwon tripped and fell down the next second. His foot had been caught into a twig. He was on grass, in a jungle. The environment was so fresh. He dusted his clothes and stood up. The three faes looked like they had been waiting for him for a while now.

“See, that wasn't that bad, was it?” asked Shoo.

“I am never doing this again” Suwon huffed combing fingers across his hair. He glanced behind and there was literally just more jungle. He had emerged from thin air. It was merely a second that he had been inside the wall but he was going to remember it forever.

The three faes led Suwon through the jungle. It was a bright pleasant day. From behind the trees at a distance peaked a tower. Bada began rambling about the school, the people, the teachers, the subjects, the fun stuff. Apparently these three were part of the student council and volunteered to get first years to the campus.

They emerged into an open field next to which was the huge school. For once Suwon thought it might not be that bad after all. If this school was really for special kids, he won’t be an outcast anymore. He could finally be normal.

Suwon was taken up a spiral staircase at the end of the hallway. It was about ten floors later that they reached a cabin. The faes left him alone there.

“Jang Suwon! Good…” the man glanced at the clock that struck 12 at that moment. “afternoon!” He was a small man with black rectangular glasses. He was pale and had swept across dark brown hair. He was the principal, Seo Taiji.

Suwon bowed. “Good afternoon sir”

“I have been waiting for you my boy” Taiji put his hand on the younger’s shoulder. He continued talking about how he was delighted to know about Suwon when his father reached out to Taiji a few days ago. “You’ll find a lot of people here. Some weird, some very weird. You have to choose your weird. Everyone here is unique and so are you, but promise me one thing” Taiji’s voice deepened and softened. “Never, ever, ever, tell anybody what your powers are”

Suwon’s eyes widened. His heart started pounding. This is supposed to be a safe place for him right? Where he could be himself. What was this now?

“Why?” Suwon asked promptly.

“Because-” Taiji paused straightening himself. His heightened senses told him someone was approaching. About a minute later, they heard footsteps coming up the stairs.

“Is the new boy here, sir?” It was Prof Jinu.

Taiji put on a warm smile turning Suwon to Jinu. “Here he is. You should take him to his dorm” Taiji nudged Suwon.

Jinu led Suwon across the room to another exit. They entered an alley that opened into a slide. Jinu turned to Suwon, gesturing to him to go first. Suwon craned his neck out. The slide was so long and steep, he couldn’t see the other end. He gulped and sat down. His heart was beating harder than ever. Is there anything normal here? Suwon thought, and the answer struck him immediately. Of course there isn’t. That’s exactly why he was here.

However, the slide looked more like a rollercoaster without safety measures aka, death. He gulped, “Sir, is there any other-” before Suwon could complete Jinu pushed him down the slide.

Suwon screamed his lungs out as he fell down the hole. He was afraid any movement he made would topple him off but he couldn’t even see where he’d fall. About ten seconds of yelling Suwon’s throat dried up and he still hadn’t reached the end. He stopped making any noise and sat there falling. The only sound was of air cutting past him. Towards the end, the slide was 180 degrees and Suwon was literally falling down, his butt was barely touching the slide anymore. An ending opened at a distance. Suwon fell right through onto a hard wooden floor.

“OW!” He yelped. A sharp jerk ran up his spine from the impact. He hadn’t broken any bones but his ass was sore. Really sore.

The door in front of him swung open. Until then Suwon hadn’t even noticed the door.

“Guys! he’s here!” said a good-looking boy. He looked as old as Suwon and had light brown hair that shaped his face. He stretched out a hand to help Suwon up. “Your stuff was brought nearly twenty minutes ago, we were wondering where you were,” he said. Their room was pretty spacious. There were three beds lined on one side and two on the other. Four were occupied and a crumpled one probably belonged to the boy who led him in. “I’m Sunghoon” said the boy. “This is Jiyong” he pointed to the tall lanky boy sleeping on the bed next to him. “That’s Jiwon hyung,” he pointed at the boy on the opposite bed. He was too busy playing gameboy with his headphones on. “That’s Jaijin hyung” he peeked from behind his comic book, scanning Suwon from head to toe. “And that’s-”

“I’m Kim Jaeduck” said the last boy as he sprang from his bed with excitement. “Nice to meet you….?” he trailed off.

“Suwon”

“Suwon, right. Nice to meet you Suwon!” Jaeduck and Sunghoon were by far the most normal people Suwon had met since morning. He had already made up his mind to stick with the two of them in case he couldn’t get along with the other three in the room.

Suwon collected his suitcase and backpack that were lying in the end of the room. “Where do I sleep?”

Sunghoon pouted with hands on his hips as he looked around the room. There wasn't space for another bed and it was too small to share.

“You can take mine for now.” chimed Jaeduck. “You only need it for night right, take mine”

“What about you then?” asked Suwon.

“It's that time of the month for me so I’ll be out all night anyway” said Jaeduck.

Suwon’s eyebrows furrowed. “That time of the month?”

Jaeduck smacked his lips. “You know, blood and all,”

Periods? Suwon could bet he never heard of guys menstruating. Was it even possible? Of course not! Guys don’t have a uterus that's basic biology. Unless, he’s…. A eunuch? But do you eunuchs have a uterus? Now that Suwon thought of it, he really didn’t know. Who was he to judge anyway? Wait, why did that require him to be out all night? Omg! Is that how people here treated eunuchs?! That’s fucking horrible!

“So you have to stay out all night?? As… punishment???”

“I wouldn’t call it punishment. It's the best option for us all” said Jaeduck.

Best option my ass! Who treats humans like this!

“You don’t deserve this kinda treatment!”

“Hey calm down” Jaeduck chuckled, settling the younger down on the bed next to him. “It's nothing new here. Our kind is used to this”

It pissed Suwon even more.

“Why the fuck do you have to be out all night! Just use pads like girls do!”

From the corner of his eyes Suwon felt Hoony turning around to look at him in utter confusion.

There was complete silence for a moment, then Jaijin burst out laughing, almost doubling over himself. Seconds later, Sunghoon started laughing when he realized.

Jaeduck and Suwon watched them cluelessly.

“You think he’s talking about periods??” Jaijin asked, battling his laughter.

“No?” Suwon asked, partly relieved, partly confused.

“Omg NOOO!!” Jaeduck squealed. “Are you crazy?! I’m A GUY!”

“What he means is, he’s a werewolf,” explained Jaijin.

Huh? Suwon thought he heard something wrong.

“A what?”

“A werewolf. It's a full moon today, so,, time for him to go wild and attack any human. Hence the isolation. It's not just him. All werewolves here go into the jungle on full moon nights so they can’t harm any of us”

Suwon wasn't listening. His brain had stopped working the moment Jaijin said Jaeduck was a werewolf.

I WAS TALKING TO A GODDAMN WEREWOLF ALL ALONG!?

•••••

further on : ao3

[liepard-lia]

#Shimeji desktop mascot #Bulbasaur #Kanto  #Pokemon  #Bulbasaur_shimeji Descarga en Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oXQ0f-mYObJrjzoj13VTVjYYzP1D9oWf/view?usp=sharing

[ele-2]

First Generation Pokemon Starters, Me, Digital, 2020

[charlesangel23]

So very proud of both of these smart, determined, brave #youngwomen ! They have both made their dreams come true through hard work. @sierradee @keleighshea #firstgeneration #aggies #jaguars Watch out world they don’t walk the beaten path but they do stroll the straight and narrow. #catholiclife (at Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNi8zQQHVqA/?igshid=k17uh0bjsljg

[newsupdated]

Apple launches mentorship program for first-generation college students

Apple launches mentorship program for first-generation college students

Apple has launched a new mentorship program aimed at first-generation college first-year and second-year students majoring in finance, economics, and accounting. Launch@Apple, includes support from Apple employees with the possibility of job shadowing and paid internships. Furthermore, the program matches students one-on-one with Apple mentors so that they can provide resources for learning and…

[clermoninspires-msw]

Vodun is a spiritual practice that is used in #Ayiti Currently, in #Ayiti The #Koronavirus cases are growing. And there are limited resources to test everyone. As resilient we are Haitian are seeking treatment from their trusted vodun priest. . . . . . . I am working with organizations when it comes to addressing the virus and precautions to take with communities. . . ✴ . . . I love my Culture. . . ✴ . . . . Love my Traditions. . . Post Coming Soon . . To read more link in the Bio 👆🏾 To follow my adventures  link in the Bio 👆🏾. #clermoninspires #msw #Mswstudent #firstgeneration  #graduateschool  #fordhamgss #fordham #msw #Santementale #blogger #ayiti #haitians #launionfaitlaforce #kreyol #haitian #vibekreyol #haitianpride #ayiticherie #anxiete #haitiangirls (at Port-au-Prince, Haiti) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB3UCv2j_6a/?igshid=1dqy7i59a8p3n

[almahiphop]

“Rapper's Delight” es el sencillo publicado hoy 16 de septiembre en 1979 por The Sugarhill Gang, conformado por Wonder Mike, Big Bank Hank y Master Gee. La canción está considerada como la primera en popularizar el hip hop en los Estados Unidos y en el resto del mundo a pesar de no ser la primera canción en incluir raperos. Está clasificada por la revista Rolling Stone en el n.º 248 de su lista “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time” y en el n.º 2 del 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs de la cadena de televisión musical estadounidense VH1.

Los compositores de la canción utilizaron el tema Good Times (1979), del grupo Chic como base instrumental o beat para este tema. Antes de que comience el trasfondo de "Good Times", la introducción a la grabación es una interpolación de "Here Comes That Sound Again" del grupo de estudio británico Love De-Luxe, un éxito disco en 1979.

La canción fue grabada en una sola toma y se publicaron varias versiones de la canción, que varían en duración o en el formato del disco de vinilo: 

3:55 (single version) 4:55 (album version) 6:30 (12" short version) 7:07 (long single version) 14:35 (12" long version)

Download - http://lyksoomu.com/J7xs - http://lyksoomu.com/J7wv