Black Girls Rock!

Beverly Bond has successfully parlayed her love for the art of dj-ing into an organization that helps uplift the consciousness of Black girls. Positive images, music, and movements. Can't wait to see the awards ceremony tomorrow night on BET with hostess Nia Long and a array of performers and honorees who...well, rock!

Speaking of Black girls who rock...Chrisette Michele has a new video out. Let us know what you think. It's not a short film like the latest Kanye joint but just as artistic :)

Purple Reign! Love This Nail Color for Fall!

Eat To Live

Back to the farmers market to get the best of Indian Summer goodness from the Earth!

Eastern Dining Delight

I made the absolutely delicious vegetarian dinner recently. I made a trip to my local farmer's market for fresh broccoli, cous cous, and tofu. I seasoned the aforementioned with a great sweet chili garlic sauce that I also bought from the farmer's market and had a great meal without any fuss.

Pursuit of Financial Happiness: Finance Guru Chris Gardner Gives Some How To's

Who doesn't remember the gripping tale of Chris Gardner--the once homeless brokerage firm trainee and young father who--beginning in the Reagan era--began a new trajectory toward entrepreneurship and multi-millionaire status as portrayed in the movie Pursuit of Happyness and starring Will Smith?

The movie was of course, based on the script that came from the New York Times bestseller with the same title. Well, not only does Gardner have a new book--Start Where You Are--he's teamed up with Mastercard to teach the art of becoming and staying financially fit. He is appearing in urban centers around the country. Check the Mastercard website and your local African-American publications for news on when Gardner may appear in you city.

I also have an article on Lynn Richardson affiliated with Russell Simmons's Hip Hop Action Network's financial literacy component on http://thinkandgrowchick.com/

Double Dutch Madness

We're officially in Indian Summer everyone. Let's enjoy the last of the Italian ices moments, rooftop parties and in the case as depicted here--wall sports? I love it!

FNO OMG!

Charitable, fashionable, fun. Mercedes-Benz has a new location--Lincoln Center--and new ways to keep your dollars fueling a stabilizing American economy with this planned extravaganza. Look for more on the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2010 right here @ shakirahightower.blogspot.com.