Ray A. Llanos

I always keep in mind “we’re more than sand and the seashore, were more than numbers...” (BMW, Wake Up & Live) but on cold days like this I visualize being home enjoying this. I’m always home in #StCroix in mind and spirit. Tonight, I’m proud and fortunate to co-produce the #NYDCforPRVI Support Event with @koolboblove and @estudioruizlorenzo that is happening in #DC at @chickenandwhiskey starting at 8pm. Link to FB event in my profile above which shares links to the organizations you can donate to. #USVI #PuertoRico #iLoveMyPeople

NY DC FOR PR VI SUPPORT EVENT 100% OF DONATIONS + AUCTION + POSITIVITY SUPPORT GRASSROOTS EFFORTS IN PUERTO RICO & US VIRGIN ISLANDS MUSIC & SNEAKERS: BOBBITO GARCÍA ART: FERNANDO RUÍZ LORENZO HOST: RAY LLANOS + SPECIAL GUESTS WEDNESDAY 12/13/17, 8PM-12AM @ CHICKEN + WHISKEY WASHINGTON, DC Free Positive energy required for entry Here are the two efforts targeted, kindly donate: https://www.gofundme.com/RSCForLife https://www.youcaring.com/21usvirginislandrelieffund-942738 Donations accepted at the event as well. Auction items include: original art, rare sneakers, photography, etc. Chicken + Whiskey 1738 14th St NW Washington, DC 20009 chickenandwhiskey.com Produced by: Fernando Ruíz Lorenzo fernandoruizlorenzo.com ciudadano100.org Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love koolboblove.com Ray Llanos rayllanos.com Made possible with the support of: Omar Acosta Productions RockRubber45s Stretch and Bobbito Doin' It In The Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC #NYDCforPRVI

The first #NYDCforPRVI Fundraiser is happening next Wednesday, December 13th @chickenandwhiskey in #DC from 8pm-12am. I’ll be hosting with @koolboblove and @fernandoruizlorenzo to support our people in #PuertoRico and #USVI. Link to more details in my profile and on my FB Page. See you there. image: #FBF to this past July in #OldSanJuan #PR #iLoveMyPeople #VIStrong #RSCforLife

Started out this 45th year of my journey referring to my #NYStateofMind. Grateful for another year of Life, Love, Laughter and Light. Thank you ALL for the Birthday Wishes. Wouldn't be here without you. My heart is always with my people in the #Caribbean suffering but holding on strong. #iLoveMyPeople #iLoveMyFamily #OneCaribbean #VIStrong #RayLlanosPhtography

Known my Brother Rob since we were teens. He used to come all the way from Bowie to skate with the crew. When he came to St. Croix for our wedding we were very grateful. Little did we know @robparsell would not only come prepared for a good time but also be coordinating with the couch. #ThankYouSkateboarding #DMV #Skateboarding #FreedomPlaza #OG #SkateChronicles iLoveMyPeople #StCroix #USVI #RayLlanosPhotography

It seemed like just last month but it was really August 2009 that I posed with my Brothers #kwamebraithwaite @ruddyroye @oggiogburn @gerardhgaskin @visionquestnyc and @jamelshabazz at @nyutisch We were there to support our (S)Hero @debwillisphoto for the opening of #PosingBeauty Not sure who to credit for this photo but I'm glad Oggi gave me a copy. #thankyouphotography #Photographers #Artists #BlackMen #Humanist #iLoveMyPeople #BetweentheWorldandWE

Remembering that day in #Harlem when I was standing in the shadows of these Giants. @marccary and @natesmithdrums always good to see you my Brothers. Love and Light until the next time. #Harlem #NYC #HereInHarlem #iLoveMyPeople #RayLlanosPhotography

My friends in the #DMV know how to make us feel welcome. Very happy we could celebrate the first anniversary of @nmaahc What an amazing #museum to honor our past, present and future. #ThankYou #nmaahc #washingtondc #smithsonian #ContemplativeCourt #grateful #iLoveMyPeople #iLoveMyFamily #RayLlanosPhotography

This week at the @kennedycenter I moderated the Q&A after the Open Rehearsal for the screening of Selma with @thejasonmoran and @ryanbmcadams. It was both insightful and delightful to engage them in conversation with the audience. I'm very grateful to be a part of the team. Thank you @jatiphoto for the pics. #KennedyCenter #NMAAHC #JFKC100 #Selma #NSO

As I'm getting my desk in order I have all these beautiful smiles reminding me of the wonderful time we just shared in St. Croix at our wedding. Our hearts are heavy but our hopes are high that we will all recover from the destruction from this hurricane season. Sending Love, Light and Strength to all my people affected. We will rebuild. -Mr. & Mrs. Llanos #VIStrong #iLoveMyPeople #iLoveMyFamily Thank you @isimages for the lovely images. I know you're holding on strong too.

D.C., ya boy is back. Recently took this pic in The Hall of States at the @kennedycenter when I joined the education team. Honored to be on staff. Ready to do the work. But right now my heart is with my people in the #Caribbean as they prepare for more challenges ahead. #WetPaint #CleanSlate #Educate #Motivate #StandFirm #VIStrong #iLoveMyPeople thank you @artslovernyc for 📸

So this post was a more recent memory but just as connected to my last. This was at @soulinthehorn with @qtiptheabstract on the wheels, #yasiinbey on the mic and @mauricebrownmusic on the horn. @natashadiggs @twilighttone and #andersonpaak did their thing. Too many other legends in the bldg (and on stage) to mention. Sonny was the first dude to bring me in to the D.C. Skate Fam. This story is too long for this post but will be told sooner than later, for sure. #DMV #OG #Skateboarders #thankyouskateboarding for this Brother right here. #SkateChronicles #RayLlanosPhotography #iLoveMyPeople #slashbacksunday

Having a lil #slashbacksunday and remembering connecting with my Brother @williamseansheffey at that amazing #FindingaLine by @thejasonmoran held at @kennedycenter in Sept '15 It was great to see #SeanSheffey still ripping and being supported by sponsors @nixon @blindskate @bonesbearings #thankyouskateboarding 👊🏽#RayLlanosPhotography #SkateChronicles #iLoveMyPeople

Remembering when I ran into @ishcepeda and the @thundertrucks and @spitfirewheels Fam in #PuertoRico for the @zumiezbestfootforward in #Barceloneta. Even after 30+ years of #skateboarding it still stokes me to meet new #skateboarders. And even more special to find out Ish is from #StCroix. That's Mayor Wanda J. "Tata" Soler Rosario in the purple. Forming alliances because something needs to happen for the skate scene in the #USVI @dlxsf @tommyguerrero @jimthiebaud #iLoveMyPeople #SkateChronicles

On #anygivenSunday, Monday, Thursday, Saturday it could look like this... @hankwillisthomas it only took some a few years to get the memo. And this is often the case throughout our history. Thank you for shining the light. #Art #Life #Light #ShineBright #WeHaveAResponsibilty2ShineDaLight (c) #HankWillisThomas

Greg the #Groundhog said if everyone appreciated the grass on their side of the knoll, all would be well in the world. He and Gina were chillin' with everyone at #TheCloisters enjoying the beautiful day. #nyc is not completely a #concretejungle and we all play our role in the #universe. #nature #wisdom #summer

These ladies were indeed turning the tables and bringing the bangers last night at @soulinthehorn. Happy Birthday @nassmet and #DPRosper but really #itsalwaysaboutdaladies. #NuffRespect and #MuchLove @natashadiggs and @djmondayblue #djsmaketheworldgoround #music #soulinthehorn #nyc #highline #natashadiggs #djmondayblue #RayLlanosPhotography #iLoveMyPeople #aboutlastnight