Speaking event
2022-06-28 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | OK
Today I talked about “Being the best version of You” that you can be in the times were living in.
One thing we can’t forget on this journey is truly how important we are on this road we call life.
Location: Golden Corral 1801 S. Waldron Rd. Fort Smith, AR
Inviter: Ft. Smith Noon Lions Club
Time: 12pm

Black Founders Summit
2022-09-29 08:00 - 13:00 | R.R. Theater, 100 River Market Ave, Little Rock, AR, United States
I had a very powerful, inspiring, experience being in the midst of some great leaders and business minds that shared much knowledge and wisdom. Congratulations to Mental Eatery for winning the $10,000 pitch competition. You go Sis!!

This summit will bring together key business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs for actionable insights and discussions on the issues that matter most to the Black entrepreneurs.

Hosted by ReMix Ideas and Advancing Black Entrepreneurship (ABE), this summit will focus on expanding contracting opportunities for Black-Owned Businesses.
Leveraging procurement opportunities is one of the most powerful tools to strengthen Black businesses and communities.

Book Signing in Fort Smith
2022-10-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith, AR, 72904, United States
October is Black Poetry month and the perfect time to encourage our youth with my poetry book specifically written for my young African American teens.
I will also have my new children’s book available.
I hope to see you there!

*thank you for your understanding, books will be limited

House of Mtenzi Forgotten Soul Fall Festival 2022
2022-11-24 08:00 - 13:00 | HOMM/Museum/Memphis, 1289 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
It’s the 16th annual Festival made possible by the Forgotten Souls Coalition aiming to provide assistance for the homeless within the Memphis community. With feeding and clothing over 300 homeless citizens. RPReplay_Final1669385632 The coalition stands as a gap between the homeless and the involvement for all citizens who are privileged enough to make charitable donations or co-sponsor events with the organization.

Tween book talk with Angela
2022-11-29 15:00 - 16:30 | Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith, AR, 72904, United States
Come hang out with us as we share a few thoughts, have a bit of fun, and always read and talk about books!
Would love for you to stop by and see me!
Bring your favorite book and get in on some prizes!

I’ll have my teen book and new children’s book for purchase.

New Childrens Book

Author Book Bazar/Kingdom Empowerment Ministries
2022-12-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Church, 764 West North Street, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, 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 hands on some great books!
Dec. 2-4th

Speaking Event- !Update: This has been cancelled! (due to weather)
2023-01-30 08:00 - 15:30 | Van Buren, 2001 E Pointer Trl,, Van Buren, AR, 72956
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
2023-02-06 15:30 - 17:00 | Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith, AR, 72904, 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
2023-02-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Main Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, 72903, 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
2023-03-11 11:30 - 16:30 | Stephens Boys and Girls Club, 3101 North 6th Street, Fort Smith, AR, 72901
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
2023-03-27 - 2023-03-30 | OK
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
2023-04-01 - 2023-04-30 | OK
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
2023-04-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Trendsetter Barbershop & Salon, 2039 North Green Acres Road, Fayetteville, 72703, 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!
2023-05-01 08:00 - 2023-05-31 17:00 | OK
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 about books as we share some amazing reads for your summer starters. And their free!!

Book Reading/Inaugural Community Festival
2023-05-13 07:30 - 17:00 | Church, 764 West North Street, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, 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!
2023-06-01 - 2023-08-01 | OK
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, honey! I am at a place of wanting more from myself with writing and needing to get a clear understanding on which direction I should go. Sometimes embracing what you have can be just what you need to stir up some good ol’ motivation. Well…that’s my thought on it at least! 🙂
So, stay in a book and keep your mind and inspiration on what matters: Your journey of Purpose!
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B.E.E. Black Economic Expo Juneteenth event
2023-06-16 17:00 - 17:30 | Greenwood Cultural Center, 322 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa, OK, 74120
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 rocking your confidence as you navigate the many roads of your business.
UPDATE: Did I see you? We had a wonderful time. Thanks everyone at the B.E.E.!

Juneteenth 2023 Tulsa, Ok.
2023-06-17 | OK
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Popcorn and Popsicles
2023-09-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Trendsetter Barbershop & Salon, 2039 North Green Acres Road, Fayetteville, 72703, United States
We love a good bag of popcorn and who could resist a sweet popsicle? Add a book and we got it all covered.
Please join us for our youth nights as we hang out, share, and enjoy a great read!
Feel free to bring your own book or pick up one from our book library. See you soon!

Little Rock Soul VegFest 2023
2023-09-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Little Rock Vegfest, 600 Main Street, Little Rock, 72114, United States
Enjoyed hanging out with this event. I just wanted to connect, enjoy great information about healthy eating, and share inspiration with my t-shirt designs. Mission accomplished!! My highlight: Meeting Dr. Milton Mills- documentary, “What the Health?”

28th Annual Stone Awards- HOMM
2023-10-14 15:00 - 20:30 | OK
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 was such an honor to celebrate this momentous occasion.

Poetry and Popcorn Night
2023-10-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Trendsetter Barbershop & Salon, 2039 North Green Acres Road, Fayetteville, 72703, 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
2023-12-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Trendsetter Barbershop & Salon, 2039 North Green Acres Road, Fayetteville, 72703, 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
2024-02-01 - 2024-02-29 | Trendsetter Barbershop & Salon, 2039 North Green Acres Road, Fayetteville, 72703, 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 🙂

Black History Month card experience
2024-02-01 - 2024-02-29 | OK
Join us all month long as we embark on creating new experiences. Black history is all around us…let’s do it together.

Cultural Expo- Author event
2024-02-27 09:00 - 10:00 | OK
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 two! They were funny, intelligent, engaging, vocal, talented, (I did a duo with a few rap sessions) and so much more. Coming back home meant everything to me.

Poetry Month in April
2024-04-01 - 2024-04-30 | Trendsetter Barbershop & Salon, 2039 North Green Acres Road, Fayetteville, 72703, 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
2024-06-14 - 2024-06-15 | Riverfront Park FSM, 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, AR, 72901, 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
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-16 | OK
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
2024-06-30 17:00 - 21:00 | K3 Studios, 1130 South 3rd Street, Memphis, TN, 38106, 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!
