Happy Mother's Day

First I'd like to say Happy Mother's Day to all! This day is a day to cherish the women that brought us life. The women that stood beside us and cared for us and nurtured us when we were sick and made sure the monsters in our closets went away. This day is set aside to give thanks and honor and reverence the women that put our needs before their own. For those of us who grew up without our mothers there to protect us and show us the way, you are that much stronger. For those of us who had mothers in our lives but not necessarily "mamas", they gave us what they had the only way they knew how. If the cup has a pint of water in it, only a pint will come out once poured, and yes, you are that much stronger. No matter the background, the most important gift given was the gift of life. It is up to us to make our life inspiring and the first step to being an inspiration and being a success is to honor your father and mother. With that being said, enjoy today, and enjoy your loved ones while they are still here. Happy Mother's Day.
Love, Brittainy.

Touching Base

Hey everyone. I apologize I haven't been posting much lately. I have been going through alot these past two months and between that and recovering from being sick I haven't had much time or energy to do much else. Just remember to keep me in your prayers as I keep you in mine. Thank you and may God bless you.

Copacabana at Bowling Green State University

Hey! I hope everyone is doing okay! So last night I had the pleasure of attending the Copacabana Bowling Green State University! The Copacabana was a showcase of impersonation of influential African American entertainers from different eras that diligently paved the way for our generations and many to come. Etta James was in the building! The Temptations were in the building! Ella Fitzgerald was in the

building and lets not forget Luther! He was there too! Everyone did a wonderful job and I was very honored to have performed the National Black Anthem! Thanks to the hard work of the Black Student Union and the direction of Dean Bryson and Ashley Brown the event was a success! Thanks for reading! I hope you all have a good day!

The Evolution of the Black Woman at Ohio State University

 Holaaaaaaa!! Last evening I had the pleasure of sittng on the panel of the forum for The Evolution of the Black Woman! I would like to thank Habiba for the warm invitation and all of those that made the event possible. Fire was sparked in the room! The discussion was focused on the four archetypes of the black women in the media which are the Mammy, the Jezebel, the Mulatto, and the Sapphire. We began by watching a perfomance by members of the organization. They took on the roles of the four arcetypes meantioned above through a monologue presentation. Afterwards, we the panel, were aksed questions such as how have these stereotpyes of black women evolved overtime, who has the responsibility once they are in the public eye, and how can we change the way we as women are viewed not only in the media but all across the world. The discussion was open for all comments and a passion for mentorship was born in the room that night. It ultimatley boiled down to yes, we must accept our past so we can change our future. This is not the time to point fingers and find a scapegoat but this is a time to produce change and creators of change. It was strongly emphasied that the change started with the people on that room. The change starts with you! Once you do something and you affect others in a way that makes them just as passionate as you are about mentorship and about being a role model and setting an example for our children today so that they may live and lead exuberant lives tomorrow is what this life is all about! They want to know how we can change the media? We ARE the media and the things we do portrays who we are and what we do forever leaves an imprint upon impressionable hearts that look to us for what is right and what is wrong. That is why it is imperative that we set good examples for our children because the are watching us 24/7 whether we know it or not. The things we do and say will be the very things they will do and say and it will be the mark that they leave. So, I ask you, what will YOUR mark be?



Brandon and I sitting on the panel



Still Standing at Purcell Marian High School

Hello again! For Black History Month Purcell Marian High School in Cincinnati, Ohio held a program called Still Standing. This program was so nicely pieced together and many came to support the Black Student Union, which is the student group that organized the event with Briana Graham as president. There were performances by the Highsteppers Drill Team, Destiny Griffith beautifully sang "Joyful, Joyful", The Black Male Movement Institute Step Team, So Fly Dance Team, Dunamis Mime Ministry, Jay White a self published author and film producer and an insightful man of many talents, performed several original pieces, and I performed as well. I recited an original poem entitled "Caged Concrete." The entire concept of the program was a very creative way to remember what paved the way for us today all the while embracing the essence of now; remembering our history all the while preparing for the future. Be blessed.



Author, J. White, and I



Girls Scout Fashion Show Dress Rehearsal

I was so excited to meet the girls today! They are going to do a fashion show at the Woodlawn Elementary School on February 28th! They are show casing the four seasons and they are ready! I asked them if they were nervous at all and many of them just shook their heads no with excitement for the 28th! While I was at the practice, they got down to business! The girls were modeling and loving it! The three tips i gave them were to smile, put one foot in front of the other, and play with their clothes! I can't wait for the 28th!

African American Forum at the GE Aviation Plant

Hello everyone! Just wanted to tell you about the opportunity I was blessed with to sing at the African American Forum at the GE Aviation Plant in Cincinnati, Ohio today. The African American Forum is a program at GE Aviation to celebrate and remember black history during February. The room was not only filled with African Americans, but with people of other nationalities as well. It was pleasant to see the unity and support of everyone gathering for one common cause. I was also blessed to meet Faith Daniels, the host of the event and radio personality, and her husband Kent. It was such a pleasure meeting her. When you listen to her speak you can really feel a sense of genuine sincerity in her spirit. It is said that life and death is in the power of the tongue. When Faith speaks, it is invigorating and you literally feel the life radiating from her words, sprouting growth into your life. In the beginning of the event I sang an acapella version of the National Black Anthem. Later I sang "I Believe I Can Fly" by R. Kelly. There was also a Freedom Center Reenactment in the form of a monologue, a profound poet, and a presentation by the Bi-Okoto West African Dance group. Unfortunately, pictures were prohibited this time but maybe I can get a copy of the showcase for you on video! Woop, woop! Thank you Ms. Briana Graham for inviting me and as always, thank you DeMarcus Banks! On my way back home I got lost, even with GPS!  Mr. Banks I don't know what I would have done without you! Until next time, Britt Britt.