Events

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.  

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.  

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… Read More »Back to School “Book BINGO”

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… Read More »29th Annual Stone Awards Celebration- Spoken Word invitation

"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… Read More »MA9′ Great Day in Memphis 1960’s photo shoot session

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.… Read More »Spoken word piece for Class of 92′ meetup

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~

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,… Read More »! I Placed 2nd! Mosaic Templars Cultural Center’s annual “Say It Ain’t Say’s” Sweet Potato Pie Contest!

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.  

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.… Read More »December “All-in” Reading month

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

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.!