Last week, while I was working in New York, I got a chance to go see the Broadway play, August Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” starring my friends Taraji P Henson (who took us onstage for pics!) and Cedric the Entertainer! AMAZING! Angela Basset also came out to support. My girl Melanie and I meet some of the other cast members- the incredible Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Joshua Boone, Abigail Onwunali,Nimene Sierra Wureh, and Tripp Taylor. If you’re in NY, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is a must see! 🎭
So proud of my nephew, David! I spent the weekend in Atlanta with my family cheering David on as he graduated from Paideia High School and heading to Mississippi Valley State College! We love you, David! Keep soaring! 👨🏾🎓
To the BEST Mommy in the world! I LOVE you, MA! 💝💗💞💖💕💓
The MAY issue of our MAGNOLIA Monthly newsletter is here! Check out the latest from the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls! 💜 https://conta.cc/4ub2ygR
Ted Turner was an icon in my industry. I met him in 2014 when I was asked by the United Nations Foundation to interview him for the Film Independent Humanitarian Award, for which he was being honored. Many people know Turner started CNN (in 1980) but, you may not know his connection to philanthropy. Turner made a $1 Billion dollar gift to the #UnitedNations that was used to establish the UN Foundation because he believed the UN was crucial for addressing the world’s problems. This interview was at the home of Philanthropist Ron Burkle. You can see from this picture that Ted was in a good mood - happy to receive his award. Thank you to photographer Frazer Harrison for your picture. #RIP #TedTurner 🙏🏾
I had an incredible time at the Hollywood premiere of MICHAEL! 🕺🏾
I had an amazing time at Leading Women Defined! Thank you Debra Lee for curating such a beautiful, safe space for dynamic women to gather, commune and truly see one another. There is something powerful about being in a room filled with brilliance, purpose and authenticity - where collaboration is celebrated over competition, and every story, every voice, every journey is honored. Grateful for the sisterhood, the conversations and the reminder that when women come together with intention, there is no limit to what we can build, uplift, and transform.
HAPPY RESURRECTION SUNDAY! 🌺 Carolyn and I started this #Easter at Faithful Central Bible Church ⛪️ It was amazing! Pastor JP Foster delivered an incredible sermon and all praises to the music ministry! 🎵 🎶 I hope you had a blessed day! #heisrisenindeed✝️
The April issue of the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls MAGNOLIA Monthly newsletter is out now! Check out our latest! https://conta.cc/4tlWDod
Thank you to FOX-LA and Christine Devine for having me on to talk about my favorite topic - the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls!
Early Bird Registration is now open for the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls’ 3rd Annual SHE Leads: Empowering Nonprofit Leaders for Girls Conference! This is the first-of-its-kind event for women who lead girl-centered nonprofits! Connect with other nonprofit leaders and funders who support organizations like yours! We are also awarding one nonprofit in attendance with a $10,000 General Operating Funds Grant! Secure your seat today! Space is limited! Monday, September 28th and Tuesday, September 29th in Los Angeles! Email: SHELeads@shaunfoundationforgirls.org for info.
Oscar Throwback. The night I took my daddy to the Academy Awards. I love seeing stars bring their parents as their date to award shows. The Academy asked me to host their Official Pre-Show (I’ve hosted it 4 times) and this particular year, I flew Dad out from Detroit to be my date. He had the best time meeting the stars and posing next to the Oscar statues on the red carpet. Love you, Dad and miss you so much. ❤️ #oscars
What an amazing afternoon! 🎉 Thank you to all our friends of the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls who came out to support our 3rd Annual GUMBO, JAZZ & GOOD TIMES Fundraiser! Vanessa Bell Calloway, our amazing Advisory Board Member, hosted the event at her beautiful home - love you, so much, Vanessa!!🥰 Her husband Tony Calloway (and my Morehouse Brother) THREW DOWN on the Gumbo👨🏾🍳 assisted by their fabulous daughter (and my Spelman Sister) Ashley Calloway! 💙We had the most incredible auction and raffle items - Congratulations to all who walked away with prizes! 🏆 The real winners are the girls and young women who we can support through your generous donations! Shaunfoundationforgirls.org/donate
It was a fun night out with my friend Tracey Edmonds at a celebratory dinner for BET’s new President Louis Carr.
