On July 24, a full audience of African-American women networked, connected with business owners and witnessed a panel of successful entrepreneurs during the Dallas stop of Brown Girls Brunch. Initially kicked off last December in Atlanta GA, Brown Girls Brunch—founded by Atlanta-based event manager Terracia Brown-Wilkinson— was created to offer opportunities for women… Continue reading ‘Brown Girls Brunch’ Hits Dallas
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“Light Girls,” Heavy Burdens & Personal Pain
Earlier this week, our five-year-old Resident Princess made an observation out of nowhere. “You’re dark brown Mommy.” I looked up from my reading and nodded. “Right.” “Darius is dark brown, I’m tan and and Nia’s light brown like Daddy.” “Uh-huh, but everyone here is black and that’s the important thing Layla.” It’s probably odd to… Continue reading “Light Girls,” Heavy Burdens & Personal Pain
Tika Sumpter: Grinding Actress, Shining Example, Rising Star
Normally, becoming a deceitful drug addict or a blackmailing, gold-digging vixen isn’t the highlight of anyone’s resume, but for model-turned actress Tika Sumpter, the roles are the culmination of a lifelong dream. The Queens native, who made her acting debut in 2005 as Layla Williamson in ABC’s One Life To Live, has found success by… Continue reading Tika Sumpter: Grinding Actress, Shining Example, Rising Star