Remember Aaron Hawkins Today

By BWA Staff

You may remember that for 2008, we changed the name of the “Black Blogger Achievement Award” to the “Aaron Hawkins Award”. Many asked why and wondered who Aaron Hawkins was. For those of you who weren’t around in his heyday, here’s a FAQ from one of Aaron’s entries from December 20, 2003. This one is my favorite:

Is that what it’s all about for you? Amusing yourself? “If you have to ask that question, you’re too stupid for me to waste time talking with. You may go. I give you leave to go.”

Sadly, Aaron left us on September 3, 2004, leaving behind relatives, loved ones, and a whole lot of sad bloggers. Many of us who have been blogging since 2003 or before know of him well. Today, Aaron would have been 39.

Take a moment out of your day to think about Aaron, and explore his archives to read about the life, times, and thoughts of a prolific man. Not to mention some damn fine blogging.

Published by BWA Staff in aaron hawkins award, memorial