28th Annual Stone Awards- HOMM

It was my honor to volunteer and be connected to such a rich event with so many leaders from various communities. If you have not seen an actual "stone award," you will be amazed, and to understand the calling that sits behind each piece of work that a leader carries off stage with them. It… Read More »28th Annual Stone Awards- HOMM

Poetry and Popcorn Night

Trendsetter Barbershop & Salon 2039 North Green Acres Road, Fayetteville, United States

Its Black Poetry Day here in my world! Come hang out with us from 6-7pm so we can read, talk, and eat popcorn!

Reading Night

Trendsetter Barbershop & Salon 2039 North Green Acres Road, Fayetteville, United States

We are at it again! Come get your reading on and grab some homemade cookies and some hot chocolate! See you there-

Youth Night: Vision Board

Trendsetter Barbershop & Salon 2039 North Green Acres Road, Fayetteville, United States

! UPDATE: We are having a drop-in for this the whole month of February ! Come see us and pick out items to make your own vision board! And of course, nibble on some goodies :)

Cultural Expo- Author event

I and another book author Darnesha Airhart enjoyed this time. Thank you, Tigers! It was a morning filled with walking the halls of my former elementary school thinking back to when I was 10yrs old. I got to hang out in three classes full of 4th and 5th graders who really taught me a thing...or… Read More »Cultural Expo- Author event

Poetry Month in April

Trendsetter Barbershop & Salon 2039 North Green Acres Road, Fayetteville, United States

We will have plenty to do in our book library located at Trendsetter Barbershop and Salon here in NWA for poetry month. Make sure you follow us on FB to keep in the know about our fun ways to connect all month long! See you there!!!

Poetry Reading- Juneteenth Celebration

Riverfront Park FSM 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, AR, United States

Enjoying loving on my Fort Smith family with a poem to help celebrate our Juneteenth weekend 2024 in the River Valley. Saturday, June 15 @7pm. Title of Poem: 20 scores to 2024 We are Juneteenth, claim your Jubilee!

Juneteenth Celebration/ Remembrance- Tulsa, OK. 2024

Memphis, Oklahoma, & Arkansas came together to embark on year 3 with embracing community, reflections, history, and support. The Greenwood District in Tulsa, OK. gives a voice to the many layers of our history. I was so honored to be back for a third consecutive year with family and friends...and leave changed.

Poetry Reading- “The Black National Anthem” rendition

K3 Studios 1130 South 3rd Street, Memphis, TN, United States

It's the 12th Annual Mtenzi awards "All-White" Gala. I will be reading a poem on Sunday, June 30, 2024.  2-day weekend celebration! We will see you there!  

Back to School Block Party

Trendsetter Barbershop & Salon 2039 North Green Acres Road, Fayetteville, United States

Food, music, haircuts, free backpacks, and some great community partnerships. Come out and join us. I will be there to chat about the book library we have at Trendsetter Barbershop and Salon.  

M9Mustard Foundation JAS award 2024

Presenting the 2024 JAS Junior Achievement Stone Award to Attorney Jalen Johnson, Esq. in Selma, AL. from the Ma'9Mustardseed Foundation. Congratulations Jalen! We are so proud of all your hard work and dedication. Thank you for representing what JAS is all about.