Senator Kamala Harris
"If you are fortunate enough to have an opportunity, it is your duty to make sure other people have those opportunities as well." That is a quote from Senator Kamala Harris (D-Califoria), a woman whom I admire and am grateful to call my friend. I met Kamala when she was District Attorney of San Francisco. From our first conversation, it didn't take long to know that she had a true passion to help the underserved. She has a bright future and I am very proud of her!
INSPIRATION
This picture, which was taken during a photo shoot in my backyard, is one of my favorites. This shot was used in the book, INSPIRATION, by author (and my dear friend) Crystal McCrary. This book features prominent African American women discussing the challenges in our lives while pursuing our dreams and advice for the younger generation on achieving goals.
Community Leadership Award
I am very honored to receive the Community Leadership Award from the Black Women Lawyers Association for my philanthropic work through the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls.
Putting on my Producer's Hat!
So excited about this new project! To read entire article, click here »
Sunshine Beyond Summer
This is one of the ladies I look to as a leader in philanthropy - award-winning casting director Robi Reed who founded the Reed for Hope Foundation. Her mission is to help increase the wellness and vitality of young people around the country. Here we are at her annual Day Party with a Purpose which raises funds for their cause.
Saving Innocence
The Human Trafficking Prevention event that we hosted was a big success! We had an extraordinary panel of women who are on the forefront of fighting Human Trafficking in California. The S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls gave a grant to the wonderful nonprofit, Saving Innocence, which helps women and girls who have been the victims of human trafficking. We chose our partners with great care and this is a very worthy organization. Our event was sponsored by the Ford Fund. #EmpoweringGirls #SavingLives
KNBC
Thank you to KNBC for having me on to discuss the Human Trafficking Prevention event that the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls hosted and sponsored by Ford Fund.
L.A. Watts Times
I just saw this very nice cover story that L.A. Watts Times did on the work that the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls is doing to bring awareness to the issue of Human Trafficking.
Photo Credit: Quain Photography
Happy Birthday, #44!
I have had the honor of meeting President Barack Obama on three occasions - first, in 2006 at Oprah's Legends Ball when he was a Senator; the second, in 2007, at Oprah's Santa Monica home when she threw a huge dinner reception for him when he was running for President; and the third time was at the home of actress Gwenyth Paltrow when she held a fundraising reception for the then-President (below right).
HIGH FIVE!
It's never too early to start working out and taking care of our bodies! This little lady came out to the Rhonda Walker Foundation's Give and Get Fit Run/Walk along the Detroit Riverfront. I had the pleasure of serving as Celebrity Grand Marshall.
BET PRE Party
On the red carpet for my friend Debra Lee's Annual PRE Party heading into BET Weekend.
Human Trafficking Panel
The trafficking of girls in the United States is increasing at an alarming rate. It's an epidemic we must stop right now. Join me, the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls and women who are on the forefront of fighting Human Trafficking in California for an open and honest discussion that could save the life of someone you love.
My Trip to Israel
Every year, in the month of July, my family and I take a trip overseas for my birthday. (I'm a Cancer - July 11th). This year, we chose Israel and it was one of the most spiritual and educational trips we have ever taken.
For this girl, who was raised Catholic, this journey brought the Bible to life. We walked the Via Dolorosa - the street that is believed to be that which Jesus walked on the way to the Crucifixion. We prayed at the Western Wall, went to the Upper Room where Jesus had the Last Supper and touched the Calvary Rock where is it said the Cross was mounted.
We went Bethlehem, in Palestine, to the Church of the Nativity, where they have a shrine at the place where Christ was born, the manger and the tomb where is it believed he died and was Resurrected.
We went to the Jordan River where John the Baptist baptized Jesus.
We began this trip with an Olive branch. Jerusalem's olive trees are some of the oldest in the world - some dating back 900 years. The trees in the Jerusalem garden are believed to be the place where Jesus prayed before the Crucifixion.
