ThatKellieGirl and Cathy Hughes, Founder of Radio One and TV One
ThatKellieGirl was elated to be a part of the Verizon Wireless Women’s Small Business Empowerment Series featuring Cathy Hughes, Founder of Radio One and TV One and Sheila Johnson, entrepreneur and philanthropist yesterday at the National Museum of Women. These women of distinction were interviewed in front of an audience to encourage and empower women about building their businesses and following their passion.
ThatKellieGirl at the Black President’s Day 7 Year Celebration
ThatKellieGirl was on the scene for the Black President’s Day on Thursday. This is one of my favorite annual events. Produced by Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi, founder of Lil SoSo Production, Black President’s Day serves as the official DC tribute to Afrobeat creator Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
ThatKellieGirl was in the house for the international debut of SUPAFRIK at GALLERY O on H in DC. It was a beautiful evening and backdrop for this fabulous event. The brainchild of Toronto fashion designer Chinedu Ukabam of the clothing label Chinedesign, SUPAFRIK is curated around the theme of “Urban Contemporary Africana” and showcases artwork and design that re-contextualize African aesthetics and traditions within a modern framework.
There’s nothing like a beautiful day in DC! DC Skyline, late summer 2011 by Margaret Huddy
Hello Good Folks,
I am still on a high from “Bike to Work Day” this morning, but I am just getting started for the weekend. The weather is beautiful and the temperature is just right. So I will be taking advantage of it. I hope you do too by checking out some great events.
On Saturday, Bilal is at the Howard Theater , and Rahsaan Patterson with special guest YahZarah will be in Baltimore at Soundstage . Also in Baltimore, check out Felabration.
Please be safe out there, and I will see you on the other side of the weekend.
Peace and Blessings, ThatKellieGirl
Tonight, Artomatic 2012 kicks off its month-long art festival that is “by artists, for everyone.” This year’s event is in a former office building that’s slated for demolition. It features 10 floors of art by more than 1,000 artists: Visual art, music, performance, film, fashion, and more. Workshops, tours, seminars and other events.
All of May
1851 S. Bell St.
Crystal City, VA
A block from the metro
Opening night, May 18 doors open at 6pm
Wednesdays and Thursdays: noon – 10 pm
Fridays and Saturdays: noon – 1 am
Sundays: noon – 5 pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
FREE
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Good Morning Good Folks,
To continue celebrating motherhood, expecting Mothers should check out the Baby Bash and Bling Expo & Show this Saturday. The Baby Bash and Bling Expo & Show is an interactive lifestyle expo celebrating expecting moms.
And Actress Tia Mowry of The Game will be signing her first book “OH, BABY!: Pregnancy Tales and Advice from One Hot Mama to the Next“. Oh, Baby! is a pregnancy guide where Tia leaves no topic off-limits while helping expectant moms stay empowered, pampered, and laughing out loud.
Good Morning Good Folks!
It’s time to welcome spring weather this weekend with the start of daylight savings time. I am not too excited about losing the hour of sleep, but I am willing to trade it in for more daylight. I find it funny that daylight savings time was proposed by a New Zealand entomologist George Vernon Hudson who valued after-hours daylight to collect insects. His idea was initially ridiculed, but in 1927, with political support, it was successfully adopted. Like Hudson, I also enjoy after-hours daylight. I feel like I haven’t lost the whole day to job when I walk outside and the sun is still shining. I still have some of the day to enjoy. So KUDOS to Hudson who believed we should have more daylight to enjoy our after work activities. And you can get started this weekend!
Also remember when you change your clocks to change the batteries in your smoke detector also!
Peace and Blessings, ThatKellieGirl
The Two Dragons
ThatKellieGirl celebrated the Chinese New Year in Chinatown yesterday. There was a parade (ThatKellieGirl loves a parade ), a traditional Dragon Dance and Lion Dance as well as an awesome fire cracker display. There also were DC high school marching bands, beauty queens and elected officials to bring in the New Year. The Chinese consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA), an umbrella organization representing thirty Chinese-American organizations throughout the Greater Washington area, hosted the event. Check out my pics below. Enjoy!
Hey Good People!
This Saturday, The Axel F Party is celebrating its One Year Anniversary Party. The brainchild of DJs Jahsonic, Stylus and Adrian Loving, Axel F (named after Eddie Murphy’s character from Beverly Hills Cop) is about the illest jheri curl funk, champagne soul and lazer boogie cuts from 1977 – 1987. In addition to a killer ’80s setlist, there will be live performances by the Sexual Chocolate Band & Show (think Murphy’s character Randy Watson from Coming to America) featuring Zo!, Deborah Bond, Phonte, Ne’a Posey, and N’digo Rose. Yeah, it’s going to be like that!
Happy Friday Everyone!
If you are looking forward to catching Red Tails this weekend, I recommend buying your ticket last week! It looks like theaters will be packed with enthusiastic movie-goers. I am glad that this overlooked part of black history, American history is coming to the forefront again. How many WWII films and documentaries were made with no mention of African-American soldiers and their accomplishments? Some folks have pointed out that this isn’t the first time the history of The Tuskegee Airmen was turned into a movie. And I think that’s great. Our stories must be re-told consistently to ensure that we don’t forget our history. I also hope we continue to stay enthusiastic about black history. We have such a rich history that has never been fully told, and we shouldn’t wait until someone makes a movie to learn about it. We can read a book, an article or watch a documentary. Or here’s a novel idea, talk to members of our family! More than likely, we have uncles, aunts, or older cousins who can talk to us about our history in a real way, not just to be entertained, then forget about it. Movies are a very powerful and impactful platform, but that is just a starting point. Let’s use this as an opportunity to connect and inspire one another to accomplish even greater things in the future.
There are several “watch” parties for Red Tails this Saturday, here, here and here.
Peace and Blessings, ThatKellieGirl
