James Walker: Diversity in Social Media & PR

As a Black woman in social media I too have noticed the lack of women and people of color in conferences, panels, and top 50 lists. This is something I’ve referred to when I attended the WAM Conference in March. I recently moderated a panel at Campus Progress about how Social Media is changing the [...]

We are the Possible

Friend and fellow blogger Rosetta Thurman  interviewed me for  this week’s series, “We are the Possible”. Check it out! How did you become involved in doing the work of social change? For most of my childhood my parents did work in our church community and they were devoted to education and creating better opportunities for youth [...]

Happy Birthday, Rosetta!

Rosetta Thurman, a girlfriend of mine and a fellow blogger, is turning 26 tomorrow! Yay! In honor of her birthday, you can donate $26 dollars to some of her favorite charities. Help celebrate Rosetta’s birthday and lend a helping hand to some really great non-profits in the DC Area. Happy Birthday, girlfriend. So glad we [...]

The Next Wave Action Summit–this weekend

For those in the DC Area who want to become change agents in their community…this event is for you. Visit the website to register and to see the summit agenda. Big shout out Tambra Stevenson founder of Creative Cause and everyone involved in her newest venture. From Selma to Washington, DC: King’s Call to Reduce [...]

Tonight in DC: let your SOL glow.

and i’m not talking about the eddie murphy movie… Tonight at 7pm. solly’s tavern. u st, nw. we’re honoring men who love empowered women…and women who have made contributions to Washington, DC. Mae Best, Executive Director of the East River Family Strengthening Collaborative, will be recognized for her tremendous work in DC’s Ward 7. Lots [...]