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National Action Network “Keepers of the Dream Awards”
There’s something so amazing to be in an environment full of visionaries! On Wednesday, April 18, 2012, Reverend Al Sharpton and National Action Network hosted their 14th Annual Keepers of the Dream Awards at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Whether among entertainment, political, non-profit, Corporate America, and other sectors in the workforce, there will always be a “Keeper of the Dream” which Dr. Martin Luther King envisioned for the world.
Darrin Henson Reveals “Intimate Thoughts” Book in NYC!
As spring keeps on blossoming, people are also blossoming, talking, and promoting for different events, and you just never know who might pop up in the Big Apple to get the buzz out in the crowd! Native New Yorker Darrin Henson, acclaimed actor, producer, choreographer, philanthropist, and recent NAACP Image Award nominee, graced his presence as host for The JI Group After-Work Networking Mixer held on Monday, April 2, 2012 at the Skyroom in the heart of NYC!
Celebrating the Sista Within!
There was no better way I could have spent the day than to end Women’s History month by Celebrating the Sista Within at the 5th Annual Sista 2 Sista Youth Summit, Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the St. Francis College in Brooklyn, NY. An empowering filled day of celebrations included engaging workshops, reflective activities which addressed issues that are faced in the lives of youth, and uplifting live entertainment helped make this event a memorable one that will leave a mark in the young girl attendees lives and give them new light as enter the real world!
Leading Ladies with Inspired in New York
Women’s History month is a great time to reflect and honor women who are making their mark in society.While women are continually shattering glass ceiling, it’s always great to have a celebration which honors their contributions in society. On Tuesday, March 13, 2102 Inspired in New York held their Honoree series at Tian at the Riverside in Harlem, New York.
A One On One Conversation with Vidya Rajagopalan
I just love celebrations!!!! Especially when it involves celebrating Women’s History Month!!! Listen to my latest adventure as I have a One on One Conversation with The President of The New York City Chapter of Women of Visionary Influence Inc., Ms. Vidya Rajagopalan! Vidya shares her story on which woman she admires and tells about the non-profit organization Woman of Visionary Influence Inc. Get ready to enjoy this adventure as we talk about phenomenal women and how you can get involved in this sisterhood and community! Read the rest of this entry
Scoring HIGH with D.R.EA.M.
“Leap Day” only comes once every four years and what better way to spend that extra day we have in February than to be surrounded by the soothing melodies of jazz and mingling with those in the Financial District in New York City. D.R.E.A.M. (Developing Responsible Economically Advanced Model-Citizens), an educational nonprofit organization which educates underrepresented youth on financial literacy held their Sax Therapy: Live Jazz Social & After Work Mixer to create an atmosphere with a sophisticated twist! Located at the beautiful Glid Hall Hotel, this event created an ambiance of sophistication and prestige. Read the rest of this entry
Following the Course…
What better way to spend an adventure this week then to have one with a friend whom you haven’t seen in years come to the “Big Apple” and also become acquainted with a new extension for the clique. While hanging out with a dear friend, we shared our current life stories, made new stories, and reminisced on how we created this story in the first place. Different versions were thrown because of excitement, but finally the story was aligned to make us realize our course for today. If it wasn’t for the people in our lives, the love of music, and an artist by the name of Raphael Saadiq, a friendship would have never been garnered into the one established today.
What’s Love Got to Do With It?!
What better way to begin 2012 than to kick off the year with a 30-Day Self- Love Challenge! This challenge created by Akua Soadwa @akuasoadwa, Founder & Director of Gye Nyame Empowerment Project, gives an opportunity for individuals to choose themselves first. Not to be selfish in loving only themselves, but in the end of the challenge to carry the love they have for themselves and help others.
Adventures of All That JAZZ 