M9Mustard Foundation JAS award 2024
2024-09-21 17:00 UTC | AR
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.

Back to School "Book BINGO"
2024-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Trendsetter Barbershop & Salon, 2039 North Green Acres Road, Fayetteville, 72703, United States
Will you stop by Trendsetter Barbershop and Salon to grab my Book BINGO card! As we get started back to school, we want to encourage reading, creative minds, and having fun doing it! At the end of September, we will have goodies and fun for all who participated.

Pick up your card at 2039 North Green Acres Rd. Fayetteville, AR. 72703

29th Annual Stone Awards Celebration- Spoken Word invitation
2024-10-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Bartlett Perf Art Center, 3663 Appling Road, Bartlett, TN, 38133, United States
Thank you House of Mtenzi Museum and Ma’9 Mustardseed Foundation for inviting me to share a spoken word poetry piece in honor of the 2024 29th Annual Stone Awards theme: The year of the Queens! It was my honor to share the stage with so many wonderful people who were acknowledged for their contributions in the community of Memphis and beyond. Thank you, Cam!

MA9' Great Day in Memphis 1960's photo shoot session
2024-10-06 08:00 - 12:00 | HOMM/Museum/Memphis, 1289 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
“Front of the Bus” photo session brought together Civil Rights leaders, activist, entertainers from 8 states to not only bring awareness to the need for community unity but to also share in this journey with encouragement, change, and a spirit of the 1960’s- We are stronger together.
Meeting place for photos: Clayborn Temple & First Baptist Beale Street Church
I had the honor to share a piece of this historic moment as the reenactment of late civil rights activist Rosa Parks. It was a very powerful day in the city of Memphis!

Spoken word piece for Class of 92' meetup
2024-10-12 18:00 - 23:00 | Fort Smith, 1400 South 6th Street, Fort Smith, AR, 72701, United States
I was able to share memories, friendship, and fellowship with my graduating class of 92 this month. It was such a blessing to embrace our now as we all begin our journey on the other side of 50! What a journey it has been. Here is the poem that I shared on my social media. We didn’t have a microphone, 🙂 so I chose to opt from sharing it that night. So thankful for our journey:
What does a reunion look like?
It’s laughter while catching up-
It’s forgetting you have kids but passing around pictures on your phone.
Its making room in your mind for memories that you couldn’t recall on your own.
It’s being here in this moment with others, yet still knowing some have gone.
It’s breathing and making it last.
You are here-
Its breathing in our fellowship, making it last-
making it good.
For our time has yielded many things in this lifespan. Some you held on to for these 32 years-some things you just couldn’t understand.
We realized how complex things can be. You have seen weary days and friends by your side.
Hard places we could never explain yet the song “Lean on me” has its place —on display for us to see!
Whitney Houston said “Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all,” we look around —50 years kind of seems so small.
So tonight, we laugh and share memories of our past.
Pass around old pictures, hug the necks of homework buddies, football mates, afterschool detentions friends, telling your best friend if you don’t hurry you’ll being late for your class…
Tomorrow is not promised so this I dare ask…cherish moments…make them last.
We are what we need. To love, encouragement, strength, endurance, and joy… we toast to the hope that gives us peace.

Black Poetry Day- Oct 17-24
2024-10-17 | AR
Oh, Yes! It is a literary art form! YOu CaN WritE It, SpEaK It, PerFOrM it.
Poetry is picturEs painted with words. POetry gives you ideas~thoughts~EmotIons ALL in one!
~ENJOY~

! I Placed 2nd! Mosaic Templars Cultural Center's annual "Say It Ain't Say's" Sweet Potato Pie Contest!
2024-11-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Mosiac Templar Cultural Center, 501 West 9th Street, Little Rock, AR, 72201, United States
Yes! I signed up for deliciousness! Come support a great event at a historic cultural site as we also celebrate a true activist from the Little Rock community with the Robert “Say” McIntosh Stop the Violence Toy Drive.
In the spirit of community and giving, participants are encouraged to bring a toy.
Come enjoy yourself, sample pies, learn, support, and create community connections. I am “baking” hard to make my granny proud!
Update! I placed 2nd!! Yay—

C.O.F.F.E.E with Angela
2024-11-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Trendsetter Barbershop & Salon, 2039 North Green Acres Road, Fayetteville, 72703, United States
Sisters, young ladies, wise women!
Let’s come Together. Sit. Chat. We have so much to share and lean into as we walk out our journeys.

December "All-in" Reading month
2024-12-01 - 2024-12-31 | Trendsetter Barbershop & Salon, 2039 North Green Acres Road, Fayetteville, 72703, United States
As we set our hands to warm gloves and our feet to thicker socks, we at Trendsetter Barbershop and Salon want to encourage our young readers to stop by and grab a few resources this December month as many will find themselves indoors, out of the cold and finding a warm spot on grandma’s couch.

Come grab a book and get a few paper items that we think will be just what you need.
We are always wishing our young minds to stay creative, crafty, and sharp! Reading is something that we know opens up the imagination and draws on the footsteps of creativity. We will see you at the book library!

Keep turning pages,
Angela Flake

Keynote speaker: South Africa 2025 Youth Project
2024-12-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Event location: Memphis, TN., 280 Cynthia Place, Memphis, TN, 38126, United States
We are showing our young adults the
importance of professionalism and protocol in a dinner setting and
recognize them to be ambassadors to Shelby County as leaders
in the community. I hope you will join us for an incredible event
and dialogue on 30 November 2024 at 4:30 PM.
Topic: Being an Ambassador

C.O.F.F.E.E. with Angela
2024-12-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Main Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, 72903, United States
Sisters, young ladies, wise mother, community!
Let’s support US as we embrace this journey of Purpose. Come join me…I will bring the coffee and C.O.F.F.E.E.!

Black History Month activities
2025-02-01 - 2025-02-28 | AR
Come along with me as I get connected to several great events throughout this February 2025 month.
Follow me on Facebook for more updates.

Black History Month Expo- Poetry reading
2025-02-08 13:00 - 19:00 | Maumelle Event Center, 10910 Maumelle Road, North Little Rock, AR, 72113, United States
I will be presenting a spoken word reading at 3:30pm for this event in honor of Black History Month.

50+ Black-owned businesses
Music by DJ Hud tha Huncho
Food from Local Black Food Trucks
Bar serving Black Liquor Brands
Kid Zone with Bounce House & More!

General Admission Tickets are free when purchased in advance.

Black History Month Expo- Poetry Reading
2025-02-08 13:00 - 19:00 | Maumelle Event Center, 10910 Maumelle Road, North Little Rock, AR, 72113, United States
Blacker the Berry Market is a family-friendly event created to bridge the gap between Black business owners and consumers in Central Arkansas. Our goal is to highlight Black business owners and creatives by giving them the opportunity to showcase their products in person to consumers on a regular basis.

University Middle School Memphis BHM event
2025-02-28 13:30 - 14:30 | AR
We had a blast talking to University Middle School students of Memphis, TN. We brought a bit of the past to the present with engaging, encouraging, and “move your feet,” discussions on the importance of who they are and to value that as they go through each day.
Thank you, Principal Gilliam, and Mr. Davenport for inviting us!
We salute you!

Selma, Alabama 60th Jubilee weekend
2025-03-06 08:00 - 2025-03-11 17:00 | Selma, AL., 7 US Highway 80 E, Selma, AL, 36701, United States
I will be in Selma, AL. commemorating this monumental day that changed our history and the present. Please feel free to check out this link to all things taking place from education, discussions, empowerment, recognitions, engaging leaders, pioneers and so much more!
Selma is not just a once-a-year event, its a lifelong commitment to ensure the change that was fought for…that it remains the purpose that we continue to walk out.

Let's talk: Selma WHBB 1490am radio host Terry Chestnut
2025-03-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Selma Station, 505 Lauderdale St, Selma, AL, 36701, United States
Let’s talk books, inspiration, Selma, and poetry…LIVE! I so enjoyed the great Terry Chestnut and sitting at the orange mic during the Cool Jazz Cafe hour from 4:05pm-6pm. Did I also mention I am here as the 60th anniversary of the Selma Bridge crossing Jubilee remembering “Bloody Sunday”, march from Selma to Montgomery is taking place? It has been life changing.
Please go visit this amazing history making city and make sure you promise yourself to embrace every step.

NAACP Youth Council Graduation Appreciation ceremony- 1pm
2025-04-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Baker Senior Citizens Center, 3600 North Albert Pike, Fort Smith, AR, 72904, United States
Its Graduation time!

I will be sharing a few words with these great minds as
they begin to step out of one journey and into another world of possibilities.

All are welcome to attend!

"May I" Book giveaway for May
2025-05-01 - 2025-05-31 | AR
We are back with our 6th annual book giveaway this year. So many joys and celebrations as we support summer reading within our communities. I hope you will be an advocate for summer reading and spread the good news about books. They change you, support you, and build you in so many ways!
Head to my FB page for the giveaway event happening this month. Okay…head on over there!!

Youth Black Excellence Month
2025-05-01 - 2025-05-31 | AR
If you know me by now, I dont wait until a “holiday,” on the calendar to make an event that inspires me! This is our youth black excellence month, where I highlight the excellence that already exists. If you have a youth that you would like to be shouted out on my FB page, please email me with a few pieces of information:

Name/photo (if desired)
Grade their entering (off to college, middle school, program, etc.)
Something wonderful that’s going on with them.

We would love to celebrate with you as we end another year of school, activities, accomplishments, and greatness!

Sandbox- The joy of writing with Community Literacies Collaboration
2025-05-21 - 2025-09-21 | AR
The Sandbox invites community literacies workers to write thought provoking, accessible, brief policy memos, reports, or essays on a timely issue within literacy learning and practice.
Please click the link below or here, to enjoy my literacy narrative autobiography writing and other great writers who share their passions to inspire, encourage, and impact the world we live in.

Thank you CLC for our partnership to embrace literacy and its many facets.

Juneteenth Celebration & spoken word presentation 6pm
2025-06-14 18:00 - 23:00 | AR
I will be at the Fort Smith, AR. Juneteenth celebration presenting a spoken word piece.
Sharing my poem Jubilee Dance at 6pm. Details are found here on this link. See you there!

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally/internationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond.
Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day, a week, and in some areas, a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family gatherings. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and for planning the future.

Speaking Event: B.E.E. 9th Expo/Juneteenth- Tulsa, OK.
2025-06-20 - 2025-06-22 | Greenwood Cultural Center, 322 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa, OK, 74120
Juneteenth is set in Tulsa, OK. for 2025!!

I will be speaking again this year with B.E.E. Get ready for an exciting weekend of networking, shopping, and community connections at the 9th Annual Black Economic Expo during Juneteenth weekend!

Date: June 20-22, 2025
Location: Greenwood Cultural Center

August Newsletter/Reading Ambassadors
2025-08-04 08:00 - 17:00 | AR
I am so excited to start our newsletter for the reading ambassador program we have. We send out a newsletter twice a year and include with it a book for our ambassadors. I truly believe that at the heart of learning is words! And they really do matter to a young mind. I sure thought so at that age. If interested in joining this great reading exploration with your young reader just reach out to me and we can get you all set up.
Thank you for participating and believing that it’s “the small things we do that make a BIG difference”!

Book Reading in Rogers, AR.
2025-08-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Rogers Public Library, 711 S Dixieland Road, Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
Join us for a storytime with award-winning local author Angela Glass as she reads her book, “Are My Glasses Too Big?”
Angela Glass is a poet, award-winning writer, and author of her women’s book Words Matter. A motivational speaker and advocate for youth literacy, Angela has written books that focus on embracing your purpose, along with children’s books that seeks to spark critical thinking in youth to celebrate creativity, while encouraging confidence as they explore the many styles of writing.

3 on 3 Fast-INspire-Encourage
2025-10-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 | AR
Ladies, join me on my Facebook page for this wonderful time as we do some simple things that can create powerful changes as we look into our 2026 year.

We are fasting 3x a month starting this month~ October ~ until December 2025.
You choose how you want to fast. I have given some ideas and shared a few things I am doing.
We make a commitment to see beyond what our eyes can often miss when it comes to Purpose, Vision, and embracing US.
JOIN ME!!

I Love Poetry- Black Poetry Day 10/17
2025-10-17 | AR
Enjoy a personal piece of mine, written in 2023 after reading some of the book: The Body Keeps the Score-Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
Repeat after Me
Yo’ child taking pills,
Underlying they don’t know what’s real.
Through your hurt and pain,
Very seldom it’s in our gain.
Struggling, struggling to survive.
God told us about Mother Earth.
Carry her, treasure her worth.
Our babies hurt, confused and diseased.
The system has the answer:
Medicate their minds, so we can be pleased.
Why were we taught Not. To. Cry.
To close the door when our voices got too high.
I am the ceiling you are the floor.
We both see the window of our pain…
A 5 yr. old on prescription drugs- help us as we deal with our shame.
Can you hear the fetters on their little feet, still needing milk Paul,
The world forces them meat.
How do we change a system that know not our name.
How much more shame.
Before you were born, God already proclaimed.
That baby over yonder, “she was fine with you lord.”
“She was healthy, he was strong.”
Can we please turn back to you?
That’s where we belong.
Why our black babies get put on drugs?
Why our black kids can’t thrive?
How long will our communities burn from within,
Does our blackness make us turn a blind eye?
Am I too Black to see?
Is my blackness out of control?
Will I assist in my own injection to keep me numb?
When God says, “son, daughter you come from
my treasure, riches untold.”
I walk and the ground shakes.
I speak and heaven quakes.
I yield and God makes the way.
I plant and their grows my faith.
We must reconcile our homes to our streets,
Build purpose from the pain we weep.
Saturate our youth with armor their minds can reap.

This. Is. A. Promise. Through. Our. God. We. Keep.
How do we change a system that know not our name?
Who created the blacksmith who fans the coals into flame?
You are not just clay,
A myriad from the dirt-
Sand of the sea,
God calls your hands to be of good work.
What shall rise against the calamity of our time?
You, You, for inside of purpose lies strength we must recognize.
I will speak and you will answer,
I will call- you shall awake.
We will teach our babies truth?
Our ancestors still hold our hands “Make No Mistake.”
Our Power Is In Our Healing
Our answer comes through our prayer.
As we support another,
This is where your armor gets repaired.
Let your voice echo in the wind,
Let your purpose call you to the end.
Let your vision keep you through the night,
Let your soul make a pathway to the light.
Let your mind steady the strength of your hands,
Let your courage remain when fear takes its stand.
Let your truth lead you down the road,
Let your tears remind you who is in control.
Let your burdens yield to your faith,
Let Joy be the backdrop when doubt wants to win the race.
Let purpose forever stand,
Let God remind you…He Always… Has A Plan.

K.I.D.S. Community Garden
2025-10-22 | AR
I am excited to partner with Fruit of the Vine as we connect to get our garden ready for picking and learning! Follow along on my Facebook page for any updates! We are getting ready to plant for our cold season…can you think of a few items that might be good to see sprouting from our garden?

Fort Smith Parade- book giveaway
2025-12-13 14:00 - 17:00 | AR
We gave out over 200 free books as we walked the Fort Smith Parade today at 3pm! Can I say thank you for our volunteers from NAACP youth council, friends, and my girls who were ready to step up and help!

Book Library is ready for 2026!
2026-01-01 | Trendsetter Barbershop & Salon, 2039 North Green Acres Road, Fayetteville, 72703, United States
As we get ready to turn another year older, we at Story Sparks book library, nestled inside of Trendsetter Barber Shop and Salon say, thank you. Thank you for allowing us to serve you. We look forward to connecting with more ways to further our mission of literacy in our community and growing from each seed we plant in our young youth.
Thank you and we hope to see you soon!
Remember, our books are always FREE!
