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Winter Brides TV Show 1995

Taking a trip waaaay back to 1995. It's 10 years before You Tube and 9 Years before Facebook. At that time you could buy time on a cable access or even a public TV network. Some of the boroughs of NYC couldn't get the station so people made video tapes and sold them.The BCD In Style was a company dedicated to the local creatives, although they didn't seem to last their passion for the independent creatives was so appreciated.  The Sound and picture quality is challenging, but it is 26 years ago. Please note that some of these businesses no longer exist, but I provided a link if there was one available. This show Winter Brides was hosted by Tri...

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Red Black and Green Challenge

I am asking designers to create….photography, Fine art, wearable art,Fiber arts, Interior design, Beauty, make up and hair, and any other art form.using the Liberation colors Red, Black, and Green. Show off your creativity with no restrictions, be bold, and proud. Photograph/video the process, post it on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook….and any other social network you are on. Using the hashtags: #cbheritagedesignchallenge#heritagedesignchallenge#redblackandgreendesignchallenge#redblackandgreendesignPost the finished project this July 4th - July 5th. SAY IT LOUD…..CREATIVELY. Cassandra Bromfield The Flag was created by The Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) formally adopted it on August 13, 1920. Known as the UNIA flag, Afro-American flag, Black Liberation flag, Marcus Garvey Flag, and many other names. The three colors represent: red: the blood that...

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Celebrating Anu Prestonia for 40 years of Natural Beauty

I had the honor of creating Anu Prestonia celebration gown, for her gala event.  I post just a snippit of the event here, but it was so much more than this 1 minute story.  Want to see more take a peek at the professional photos from Khamit Kinks IG page See more photos from Photographer Edward C.Jones here. The program: DJ, Des One Food by Richard Yu of Madeline Catering  Mistress of Ceremony Harriette Cole http://harriettecole.com/ Special guests Drumming: M’ten Halsey & Osayande Makati Angaza African Dance Tribute Video: Hamamset Angaza (seen at the event) Special Guest Speakers: Nana Camille Yarbrough author of “Cornrows”  (was not present, but message read by Ms. Cole) Lisa Price, founder of Carol’s Daughter: More...

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Accessory Designer Sherri Hobson Cooking and Talking

My good friend Sherri comes by and makes a one pot meal, vegetables and salmon.  She also talks about her creative journey, Paris, and food. Her headpieces are sculptural works of art and she is still on a creative journey.  https://www.legacybeauloni.com/ Follow her on Instagram @legacy_beauloni Above photo Loni, Sherri's daughter  

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