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Diversity Summit We all had the same look of confused amazement when told that Town of Cary would be hosting a conversation of this nature. I admit I too was optimistically cautious. This Diversity summit was held in the Cary Arts Center, a beautiful location. They had 3 separate panels to discuss Diversity in Church, Community and Corporate America. The Martin Luther King Jr. quote :    " it is appalling that the most segregated hour of Christian America is eleven o'clock on Sunday morning ." was the inspiration for the first panel. This was a fitting way to start the discussion on such a still touchy topic. The panelist were composed of 5 of the largest and most noticeable church leaders in The triangle area.  From L-to -R Pastor Andy Thompson, Pastor Benji Kelly, Pastor Classy Preston,  Pastor Jasper Wilkins, & Pastor Ron Lewis.  Each pastor has a unique perspectiv...

Not my normal Christmas Eve.... So there was a purpose to all the parties and posting I did over the holidays. After I dropped off my truck full of toys, I made it my point to show up during the toy drive. I don't usually take part in this every year so I was curious to see how many showed up. I heard Ms Silvia mention having lots of volunteers signed up to help, so I wasn't needed. My intention was to snag a few picture to share with those who donated. What I found far exceeded my expectation. Full Groups of volunteers manned all area from hot cook food to Charity boxes and of course the toys!! It was, as I like to call it "Organized Chaos" people were everywhere. Family and children in lines that led to street.  It was at this moment that  I finally realized that the novelty of collecting and donating toys was much more serious on the receiving end.  As I walked  through the crowd of volunteers and those anticipating presents, I quickly realized you can never h...

The Bornatty Experience!! With vivid colors and extreme style, and multicultural influences Bornatty’s fashion line is a true one of a kind. I was pleasantly surprised to get the invitation to the Charity Event to benefit the homeless.  What a fabulous show… I sat near an American and an African attendee, just where I seem to always fine myself. The Oooo and Ahhh were the same, everyone saw something to love. The Swag level had me wanting to grab a Lion Jacket for my own husband. It’s not every woman that can dress international men as well as women. BORNATTY, wise designer Martone Evans is a soft spoken Caribbean woman based here in the Triangle area. She has infused her Island heritage in this amazing collection presented in this show. I was    impressed by not only the fashion but the other elements of the show. The musicians, Poets, and Models were a series of the who’s who of Raleigh.   People like Bubsy Millions performed, the most popular Mode...

This year has been all about teaming up. I quickly learned that it takes team-power to create memorable events and I believe in the power of giving back. Putting these 2 concepts together led me to include Raleigh's Own Helping Hand Mission in the Bridge the GAP event.  I incorporated a toy drive into the event to collect Christmas toys for the Mission. I know that I will be putting these toys in the right hands. There is a special energy that comes from planning events that involves giving back on a grand scale. Planning and Coordinating with a such a busy person as Ms Wiggins, had it challenges, but it was well worth the effort. I almost became a permanent figure around the Rock Quarry Road Location. Any Event has many moving parts from Food to music to venue restrictions and so on. This one was no different; Mixing the African, Caribbean, and American Cultures Cuisine and Music is a bit complicated. Somehow we manage to pull it off and with a Christmas theme. Ms Silvi...

With all the Helping Hand Mission does to support the Raleigh Durham community's Homeles, in Need and Elderly, I felt this was the best place to put my resoures to use.  Together we will bridge a few more Gaps in society. Triangle International Event and Conferences Inc. is dedicatd to helping bring chirstmas joy to needy kids and ther families this holiday season. We are currently seeking companies willing take and feel a box with toy for the Families in need. Any size office, Shop, Salon, or private business can make a difference. Join the cause and attend the events schedules celebrate. Please email TIEvents@yahoo.com or Helpinghandmission@yahoo.com  to find out how you can help. Cash donation are accepted by the directly Helping hand mission.  If you are interestedin sponsoring a family or would preferr to contribute to the purchase of a present please contact us. We are having our Annual Event Bridging the GAP 12/5/15 at the Westing Event Ce...

Making this video was soo much fun and I couldn't think of a better person to kick of this series with. I decided that since I am so lucky to have so many friends from around the world, I would let them show me how to make my favorites. I didn't waste time getting a baby sitters or are a studio because cooking is for the family. I have a big one!! So please excuse the noise you hear every now and then. No worries they were happy with the food too A few if the ingredient needed are Garlic ( fresh if you have it) Onion Curry Powder Brown Sugar Chicken ( which ever parts you like) we used wings Puree Onions, pepper and Garlic to make Puree to Marinate the chicken and wash with lime Oil and lots od tastey seasonings. I think I will continue to let My Trini mom prepare this Dish for me but if you don't have one. You are more than welcome to watch mine or even Order one of her Make Ahead dishes!!! I'm Ready I got my Bowl !!!

They didn't want to listen to the crazy old guy in 20111... But let’s see. Tablets? Yes he was right those are huge. Periscope? Yes he was right live streaming events are amazing. Apple can't be taken down? Well we already knew that, but didn’t periscope start on Apple?   He had a lot of good points.. Independent success will define the future,   he has the concept!!! Ok ok ok, he can see the matrix. I can't follow all of it as most of us are only following the trends he is dwelled in to determine what the trends will be. Robert gets it. Facebook is already done and it’s great. But you can't redo the social platform, no more than you can redo YouTube. I can share everything on everything and even if I can't reTweet this posting or share this on Facebook or use the RSS feed to do it for me.... We now have apps!! Apps that will circulate our postings to all of our the social sites.    I have all access to everyone’s life and vice versa, right...