How I Became A Seat Filler At Black Girls Rock

  Black Girls Rock.. an amazing event with a beautiful purpose. I would be lying if I didn’t say the event left a somewhat lukewarm taste in my mouth and it had nothing to do with the show.  Moments after I sat down in my assigned seat in the auditorium, a...

A Visit To Minneapolis For The UNCF Empower Me Tour

  On Saturday, October 8, I had an appearance at the University of Minnesota School of Law as part of the UNCF Empower Me Tour. I sat on the ‘Define Your Pretty’ panel with Kita and Mo and we talked to the middle and high school students in attendance...

Meeting J. Cole

It’s amazing what you can do with 5 mins, a flip cam and a tape recorder. I had the opportunity to meet and interview J Cole last week and I can’t tell you how appreciative I am to be able to chat with artists just as they are on the cusp of really blowing...

Smartwater Dinner Honoring Idris Elba

On Thursday Night, I attended a special dinner at the SLS Hotel for actor Idris Elba who just signed a huge endorsement deal with Smartwater!! He was also celebrating two Emmy Award nominations! My first introduction to Idris Elba was in 2004 when he played the...

80’s Skate Party

I have added ‘Skate Party’ to my list of fun ‘to-do’s” in LA. Pictured: Valeisha Butterfield, Keisha Knight Pulliam, Letoya Luckett, DJ Brandi Garcia, Quincy, Kat, Miss Diddy & Lauren Turner. Happy Birthday Dani! Photos via...