Memphis Black Restaurant Week 2017-Cynthia Daniels

#MBRW17 was amazing! The food...the fellowship? AMAZING.
March 6-12, 2017
My words would not give this justice.
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Cynthia Daniels did it AGAIN!  Amazing....

Here are some of my favorite moments...

Classique: A Fashion Show for Curves 3.18.17

Thick
Stout
Big Boned
Big
Fat

Those words echo in my ear every time I enter a dressing room. As if it were second nature, I always check dress tags to make sure the numbers are right. Yes! Numbers. For as long as I can remember, I have had "numbers", and the numbers have to be right.
Growing up, I remember being told that my face was pretty, but men would never date me because I was tall and big boned. I even fell in love with a man who once said that on a scale of 1-10, I was a 7 due to my size. According to him, my face is what saved the day.
I stand 5'11 (without heels), and I proudly wear my numbers. My hips? thighs? Huge!
A lot has changed....
I am an unapologetic model.....with numbers.
Produced by Phyllis Roy, Classique: A Fashion Show for Curves is coming to Memphis, March 18th at 6:30pm. This project was created for the pretty in the face and thick in the waist. The idea is for all women, especially with numbers, to feel proud of their curves, and thighs!
It is a night of value and, yes....validation.
We are runway ready- 3.18.17

Find out more?  Interview with Staci Franklin

Reception Night! Breaking Barriers-Women's Month

Art Speaks.

I was spotted by one of the WONDERFUL teachers from Barret's Chapel at this event. Her words were moving as she compared a particular work to me. Already impressed by the atmosphere, I almost took this piece home. Art does speak, and this one spoke to my heart.

 

Beautiful Memphis-Photography

There is so much beauty in Memphis.  
Here are a few captures through my eyes.

Beautiful Memphis

H.E.L.P.- Charles E. Hunt

He was....
a pimp
a drug dealer
a drug user
They called him Memphis Slim.
Now, he saves souls.

I hated Charles Hunt. Growing up with a minister as a father was not easy. My dresses were long and make-up invisible. Friday nights consisted of weekly revivals. Prom never happened, and I did not have my first boyfriend until my freshman year of college. I was miserable. Daddy knew what was out there. He lived it. It was determined; I would not.

Shot in the head and left for dead. A fervent story that only he can tell, and through this testimony H.E.L.P. was birthed. Human Element Life Preservers is a non-profit ministry serving to rehabilitate substance abusers and anyone struggling with addiction. I have seen my Dad give the shirt off his back and then offer his shoes. I watched him rescue lost souls in the middle of the night only to coach them through rehabilitation and the souls choose to be lost again. I saw my Mom support him when it appeared as if all was hopeless.
I witnessed ministry.
No longer known as Memphis Slim, Daddy was ordained as Pastor on September 11, 2016. Faithful and selfless with over 25 years in ministry, he is a hero.

My Dad.....
Pastor Charles E. Hunt

BeeTru- Sherry Bougard

My mom once went to a shelter.

That is what flooded my thoughts as I heard women speak of their past, present, and future as survivors of domestic violence. The room was packed with women and men having a Passion for Purple. I sat in awe as my former high school classmate told her intimate story of resilience and victory.
Sherry Bougard is the visionary behind BeeTru, a nonprofit organization aiming to put an end to domestic violence. On September 24, 2016, BeeTru held its first fundraiser dedicated to inspiring and educating all about this epidemic. Taking away shame and offering a way out for present victims was another resounding theme as many shared their testimonies of pain to joy. We were encouraged to BeeTru helping all live a life free from abuse and fear.

It was intense. It was hard. It was good.

As I drove away from this passionate event, I cried tender tears.

My mom once went to a shelter, and I had a testimony too....
BeeTru

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This was an AMAZING night. Cynthia Daniels had all the bells, whistles, and then some! It is my hope it is an annual event. Congratulations to all acknowledged! Proud to have been present among you!
Memphis...THIS WAS IT!
Be on the watch for Ms. Daniels. SHE is "Elite Memphis"!

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