Author Book Bazar/Kingdom Empowerment Ministries

Church 764 West North Street, Fayetteville, AR, United States

This is a 3-day event of celebration with my sister Debra Shade and her ministry. I will be a part of the Saturday Author Book Bazar with several other authors. I look forward to sharing a bit about my journey on becoming an award-winning book author! Come support our local area Authors and get your… Read More »Author Book Bazar/Kingdom Empowerment Ministries

Speaking Event- !Update: This has been cancelled! (due to weather)

Van Buren 2001 E Pointer Trl,, Van Buren, AR

Speaking at my high school classmates English class in Van Buren, AR. Will be talking about self-confidence and how we can take a "problem" and turn it into a "challenge," to help us navigate the various roads that we travel during high school.

National African American Read-In

Library 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith, AR, United States

Join us at the Windsor Drive Branch for the National African-American Read-In featuring books and excerpts from books, written by African-American authors. Award winning author Angela Flake will be reading from her book, Don't Color Me In. Book talk- Ft. Smith P. Library Enjoy a cupcake and punch while you listen!

Sebastian County Democratic Women

Main Library 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, United States

Speaking at the SCDW meeting: "What is your community speaking, and what are you saying back?" Thursday, February 23, 2023 Time: 6pm-7pm Location: Fort Smith Main Library on Rogers Avenue

Scholarship and Career Fair-Panel discussion invitee

Stephens Boys and Girls Club 3101 North 6th Street, Fort Smith, AR

Scholarship search, FAFSA completion, resume writing, career exploration, door prizes and panel discussion. Special guest: Ebony Mitchell Miss Arkansas 2022 I will be on the panel discussion talking business, purpose, and motivating youth to stay focused during this time of transition. Hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the NAACP

Black-Ownership movement bus tour

Building wealth through business ownership: Monday, March 27: Fayetteville, AR Tuesday, March 28: Fayetteville & Springdale, AR. Wednesday, March 29: Bentonville & Rogers, AR. Thursday, March 30: Fort Smith, AR. Friday, March 31: Little Rock, AR.  

Celebrating Poetry Month

  One thing that I love is writing: plays, jingles, songs, music, books...and poetry. I hope you will find yourself immersed in some form of poetry this month.   Please visit my FB page to see what all will be doing!

Youth Night/Poetry Night

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

Did you make it to our event on April 24th? I sure hope you did. Trendsetter Barbershop and Salon has some great books for your youth to read. Stop by and see Nick! Stay plugged-in to my FB page to see what's happening on our next community connection.

“May I” book giveaway!

This is my 4th annual book giveaway. I call it my "May I" book giveaway because...well first its in May and second, I am cordially asking you to allow me to set you up before the summer months with encouraging reading. The "May I," so to speak is my courtesy plea to get you excited… Read More »“May I” book giveaway!

Book Reading/Inaugural Community Festival

Church 764 West North Street, Fayetteville, AR, United States

As part of my effort to continue my "Community Connections," I enjoyed my book talk with a few of my writings at the Historic St. James Missionary Baptist Church event. Did I see you? I gave away some of my books, bookmarkers, pencils, and lots of smiles! Thank you to the staff and Mrs. Washington!

Summer Reading!

Will you make sure you are getting that reading in this summer? I sure hope so! I have a book titled: For Black Writers... by Aliona Gibson. Its a book on how to write, publish and market your first book. I also thought it would be good to read my own books this summer. Yes,… Read More »Summer Reading!

B.E.E. Black Economic Expo Juneteenth event

Greenwood Cultural Center 322 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa

  Will you join me at Tulsa, Ok. for their annual Juneteenth celebration! I look forward to a night of community connections at the Greenwood Cultural Center as we kick off the weekend. I will be speaking on the importance of walking out a journey of purpose as an entrepreneur, while being patient, embracing self, and… Read More »B.E.E. Black Economic Expo Juneteenth event