-The greatest tragedy in America and I will never forget I was sitting in my homeroom because they made everybody go back to their homeroom so we could have our stuff ready to leave. Next thing you know you heard everybody getting picked up for early dismissal and there was nobody who could figure out why we were leaving school. R.I.P. to all who were lost.
2. Barack Obama Becoming the First Black President!
-Obama's election created a feeling that being an African American would not deter you from any dream! I won't ever forget I was sitting in my dorm room with my door slightly open so I could run out and celebrate with my RA Marlin Payne.
3. King of Pop Michael Jackson Passing Away..
-Michael Jackson was a pioneer in fashion and creating a storyline in music videos which is still present today. Michael Jackson lived out his entire life in the public eyes and I think that was his undoing. He was the greatest performer to ever step on a stage. One of my most memorable moments was when I played the scarecrow in The Wiz play for my school. I did my best to imitate Michael Jackson's character but there will only be one Michael Jackson.....Rest in Peace.
4. Katrina
-This natural disaster damaged a great city in New Orleans, and took homes and lives away from innocent people. This punishment from mother nature united America once again similar to 9/11. Many people donated money or opened their doors to help the broken city and hearts.
5. Michael Jordan's Final Retirement.
-After arguably* the greatest basketball career ever Michael Jordan made the city of D.C. his home for 2 years. During this time is where I was finally able to see MJ play in person although the color blue did not seem to fit the red bull with wings who we all thought was the first human to fly........But after two previous retirements I could not help but wonder was he really finished?
6. Kobe Bryant's 81 point Game!
-I was watching the game but seeing how the Lakers don't start until 10:30 and I had to wake up for school the next morning i missed the historical 2nd half...smh. All i remember is waking up and checking ESPN like always and seeing Bryant 81 pts scroll by and just thinking it was a mistake and that he just had another 40 point game. Little did I know this dude scored 81 points!!! I was late for school that day cause I couldn't leave before watching the highlights twice cause that is suppose to be impossible! As soon as I came home I watched it on NBAtv in disbelief every minute through.
7. My First Car!
-It was a late christmas present I received in January of 2005. A 2003 Honda Civic Ex the car I actually wanted spoiled I guess(@Mduncan24 and @dakidE32) would say so. I wanted this car mainly because I was into cars at this time seeing Fast and Furious and Honda Civics were the easiest car to personalize.
8. Syracuse vs. UConn 6 Overtimes!
-This was by far the greatest basketball game I ever watched. What made it even better is that I watched the entire game(had lunch dinner and dessert during the game lol). This game showed the will and determination of both teams and also how deep their bench would go. I'll never forget the player Syracuse put into the game in the 6th overtime that was the only player with his hands up and jumping in the Syracuse 2-3 zone. J. Flynn outlasted every player in the game as he poured in 34 pts in 67 minutes.(unheard of)
9. R. Kelly Scandal
-Being a big fan of R&B music and a fan of R.Kelly this was just.....weird? I mean the fact that he wanted to be with a young female when at his celebrity status could have almost any WOMAN was just startling. So I was just like any other male oh okay she must have been bad and not really as young as they saying, BUT this dude decides not only to record his wrongdoings on tape but he decides the bathroom was too far away? that his urine was homemade lemonade? that nobody would see him...on the tape he recorded? But as Riley said on The Boondocks, "I see pee I'm moving she saw pee she stayed".....smh
10. Tiger Woods' Fall from Grace
-Tiger Woods has made it cool to golf by winning every major tournament and endorsing nearly every product we use. He entered the decade on top and was leaving on top until the last month of the decade where he was caught in the middle of multiple scandals of infidelity. He went from the golden child to the mystery man with many secrets. His wife is set to take half his fortune even though I am pretty sure she did about umm nothing to assist Tiger in becoming the first Billionaire athlete. Say it aint so Tiger.....smh x 10
