Thursday night, I had the pleasure of attending the Scottie Willis & R.E.A.P. “The Live Experience” album release party. It was an amazing experience. The beautiful music and live performance by this group of talented singers was music to my ears. From beginning to the end, their angelic voices captivated my soul. Not only did R.E.A.P. sing…
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Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Yara Shahidi, Nick Cannon, Carmelo Anthony, Pusha T, Halsey and Chloe x Halle Join MTV and NAACP to Celebrate and Support Youth Traveling to the March
March 22, 2018 12:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MTV, together with NAACP Youth & College Division and local youth organizations, will send 17 buses of young people from communities affected by gun violence to D.C. on Saturday for the March For Our Lives. Recognizing the immense power of youth, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga,…
Southern Laced Takes Five With Creative Visual Artist Daphne Curry
Working IT support might be her day job, but being a Creative Director is her dream. Daphne Curry started dancing around the age of three in a variety of genres. Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, she fell in love with the art, which has taken her places like Scotland and London. During an exclusive…
‘House of Cards’ and ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ Actor Reg E. Cathey Dead at 59
Netflix’s House of Cards actor Reg E. Cathey has passed away at the age of 59. The Emmy-winning actor, who is known for his roles in The Wire, Oz and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, transitioned at his home in New York surrounded by family and friends. According to TMZ, Cathey had…
Chat & Chew: A Field Trip for 50 African American High School Males to The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum
ATLANTA, GA (February 9, 2018) To commemorate Black History Month, three local organizations have teamed up to take 50 teenage males from Southwest High School and Northeast Health Science Magnet High School in Macon, GA on a field trip to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta, GA. This day-long trip will provide the students with…
GStampz talks to CileoJewel about her new project “Novelty” and more!
I recently became aware of singer, rapper and producer CileoJewel’s music online. I was impressed by her talent and unique approach to music. I recently got the opportunity to talk to her about her music, background, and new EP, which you can listen to below. Here’s what she had to share with Southern Laced… Q:…
Accountant Sellena Hunter Shares 5 Tax Tips to Get Us Ready for 2018
Are you ready to file your income tax? If so, there are some important changes you need to know about for the 2017 tax year. To help us better understand the new IRS tax updates for 2018 (2017 tax year), I reached out to Sellena Roberson Hunter, owner of 1st United Tax and Accounting, LLC. Here’s…
INTERVIEW: Kendra Bell talks to Miss Black Mississippi USA 2018 about the essence of beauty, pageant must-haves, and her platform Project Jamila.
Most ladies search and find the perfect pageant dress months prior to the competition. Going on instinct, Imani Harris decided to change her evening gown at the last minute. Following her gumption, eloquently adorned in a black lace ensemble, Miss Harris sashayed away with the title of Miss Black Mississippi USA 2018. A junior public…
INTERVIEW: Kendra Bell talks to Author Felica Kelly-Brookins about her first Christian fiction novel, Sister Nadeen’s Ways, the Write the Vision-Writers Conference, and the Inspired Resources Writers’ Club
Who does God say you are? How do you know when He has called you to something? The guiding or edging of the Lord may come as a still small voice, then gradually escalate above the decibels of the human voice, and finally, combust into a loud thunderous sound of “I have called you to…
INTERVIEW: Southern Laced talks to Joey Robinson from Gospel recording group Joe Robinson and Faithful about their new single “Nobody’s Fault But Mine” and more!
I had the privilege of speaking with Mississippi’s own Gospel recording group Joe Robinson & Faithful. Joey Robinson shares insight into how the group came about, what their most memorable performances were, their new single “Nobody’s Fault But Mine”, and what we can expect from the group in the near future. Here is what he…
SOUTHERN LACED TAKES FIVE WITH TONY T. YARBER
Tony T. Yarber was born in Jackson, Mississippi and raised in the west Jackson neighborhood known as Subdivision #2. Yarber, who is the Pastor and founder of Relevant Empowerment Church and former Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, is a renowned motivational speaker and a pioneer in leadership development. He is also the author of Man Tips:…
SOUTHERN LACED TAKES FIVE WITH HOT COP BYLYNN HATCHER
In the midst of chaos during Hurricane Irma, Bylynn Hatcher emerged as one of the #HotCops from the Gainesville Police Department. Although social media was taken back by his dashing good looks, those who know him best can attest that he’s just as beautiful on the inside. As a cop for four years, not only…
Happy Birthday to Me!
For my birthday this year, I’m asking for donations to Jackson Association of Black Journalists. I’ve chosen this nonprofit because their mission means a lot to me, and I hope you’ll consider contributing as a way to celebrate with me. Every little bit will help me reach my goal. CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!!! Lace…
Interview: Santana talks to Sandra Smith about her work in the music industry and what it was like to work with Aaliyah and other major artists!
I had the pleasure of speaking with Sandra Smith, who has been in the music industry for over twenty years. She has worked with some amazing artist, such as India Arie, Kem, Brian McKnight, Erykah Badu, Lil’ Kim, and the late, great Aaliyah, just to name a few. She has also worked directly with the…
Interview: Gboogie Talks to Kobe Singleton about his favorite songs, opening up for Brian McKnight and more!
I had the great opportunity to interview R&B artist Kobe Singleton and get some insight on his latest release “When I Lie”. We also discussed what inspires him as an artist. Kobe, a Mississippi native, has performed with and opened for some of the biggest names in contemporary R&B. Read the interview below to learn more……
PinkFest!: Stylist L. Roy Talks to Assistant Producer and Casting Director Angel Lee about Friends of Survivors’ Annual Pink the Runway Show on Oct. 8th
Confidence is not segregated by race, gender, height, social enigmas, social statues, etc… Instead, confidence is excluded by the individual. It is an acquired trait; one that you learn through repeated sessions in front of your mirror expressing, “You can do this.” – Angel(a) Lee’s motto Friends of Survivors will be hosting its annual breast…
Interview: Santana Talks To Conscious Rapper/Lyricist Kyle Knight About His Latest Release ‘Hey Sister’ and More!
“My goal is to create music that all ages can enjoy and be inspired by, [sic] to me, it’s telling a story that paints a mental picture in your mind. I want folks to not only listen but also feel what’s going on while I lay out the stories in my songs. I won’t rap…
SOUTHERN LACED TAKES FIVE WITH 97.7 MIDDAY PERSONALITY TAMBRA CHERIE
Tambra Cherie is a Radio/TV personality, Entertainment News reporter and host on 97.7. The Midday radio personality, who is also the weekly host of Relationship Hour, can be found on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube at Tambra Cherie and http://www.thebeatofthecapitol.com.
Editor’s Pick: Laced Twitter Quotes of the Week
#10 “Please get “brand new.” Please do not stay the same. Please learn & grow. I’m rooting for your evolution.” – Gabrielle Union, Actress Please get "brand new." Please do not stay the same. Please learn & grown. I'm rooting for your evolution. — Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) September 3, 2017 #9 “Embrace this new season…
Editor’s Pick: Laced Twitter Quotes of the Week
#10 “Too many half healed people looking for a relationship. If you are still carrying baggage from your old relationships, you are not ready.” – Idris Bolton, Motivational Speaker, Author, Life/Relationship Coach Too many half healed people looking for a relationship. If you are still carrying baggage from your old relationships, you are not ready….
LISTEN: Southern Laced Contributor Kendra Bell’s New Venture… Calming Sense
I’ve been blessed to be in the presence of greatness!!! If you are not encouraged after hearing this show, something is wrong with you! LeCourtney Harness is an actress, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and most importantly, a child of God. We go back in history and speak with Sojournal Truth, played by LeCourtey, in the movie…
7 Countries that Said ‘Adios’ to Fossil Fuels & Run 100% on Clean Energy
If there’s a reason why some countries have succeeded in transforming their energy source from fossil fuel to clean energy, it is because of the clamor from people. They kept on knocking on the government’s door to make sure they don’t go back to fossil fuel. As a result, countries like Tokelau, Costa Rica, and…
Finding Our Black and Brown Girls!
Over the past weeks, many black and Latina girls have been disappearing in Washington D.C. and a lot of people have been wondering why there hasn’t been a public Amber Alert. It’s as if they are not trying to find these girls who are being kidnapped. Missing Person: Jessy Hernandez, 23, last seen 3/21 in…
Happy Birthday, Chaka Khan!
Chaka Khan is a Legend of the Decade! Even after all these years, she still looks just as beautiful as ever. Honestly, I need to see what kind of water she’s drinking so I can look as young as she does when I get her age. I didn’t hear about Chaka Khan until I was…
A Note From the Editor: Anticipating the 3rd Year Anniversary of Southern Laced
On March 31, 2014, I published my first blog post. As a new author, I wanted to establish a place where people could get to know me on a more personal level. Little did I know, Southern Laced would become more than a platform just about me. As I began to establish my voice on…
