With over 800 in attendance at the play’s debut show in June of 2018, this show is definitely one you won’t want to miss. In the hit stage play, Tangie is a married woman living the life of a single mother because her superstar husband is always on the road. His faithfulness is called into question when his daughter witnessed the unimaginable. Tangie, a relatively private woman, is forced to show how she is really living when her mother-in-law invites the entire family over unexpectedly for a huge announcement. REALITY sets in at the ELLIS household and the family has to come to terms with the hand that they have been dealt.
Naomi Judd was an actress and singer. She and her daughter Wynonna formed the duo known as the Judd’s which became very successful. They won five Grammys and nine Country Music Association awards. Did you know she was diagnosed with Hepatitis C in 1990 and cured eight years later. One of her highlights in life that she spoke on was when former president George H.W. Bush asked her to introduce him at his rallies during his campaign for re-election. Here are some of her songs:
· Change of Heart
· Let Me Tell You About Love
· Cadillac Red
· Grandpa
· Mama He’s Crazy
· Rockin’ With the Rhythm of the Rain
Naomi also wrote a book “River of Time” that talks about depression and more. I haven’t had a chance to read it yet but it is on my list. If you read it already let me know how you liked it. It was sad when she passed away. Depression and mental health are real. We never know what someone is going through. We have to pray for everyone. Even though she went through anxiety, depression and more. She always was doing things in the community to speak on it to maybe help others going through the same thing. Here are some of my favorite quotes by her:
· “Every day, in every way, I’m getting better and better”
· “Service is the work of the soul. I believe we are here to grow in wisdom and love and to be of service”
· “Often the best therapy is being able to talk about what you’re going through, out loud, with a group of people who understand and support each other’s efforts to be well”
· “My motto became, Acknowledge. Allow, accept”
Tell me what your greatest memories are of Naomi? What was your favorite song? Have you read her book? Make sure to check on friends and family going through depression and hard times in life. Also make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl
A. Hello I am Santia, aka track baby, aka Queen of Abs. I am a professional women football player & owner of Tronus, a shoe company.
Q. What made you want to become an athlete?
A. Honestly, I feel I was just born to be an athlete. I was always an athletic. I started off with tennis when I was four years old, a lot of people didn’t know I played tennis. Then I started with basketball then track, now I play professional football.
Q. Are you an ambassador for Fashion Nova?
A. I used to be, but right now I just wear it because I like the clothes and they fit well. They have a lot of different clothes for everyone.
A. I am Dawn Harper-Nelson, an Olympic gold and silver medalist. I am a wife and a mom and I am also from East St. Louis.
Q. What made you want to compete in the Olympics?
A. Well, I started running track and became passionate about it early in life. Then I really started competing once I reached UCLA. I met my role Joyner Kersey, when I was about 13 and she gave me some encouraging words. I had the talent and I worked hard at it and I took off from there.
Q. How was the experience training for the Olympics in Japan?
A. It was mind blowing! I actually competed in two other Olympics, Beijing and London. It was just the thought of meeting people with different cultures all over the globe, and to be amongst the best of the best from each country.
A. My name is Deshaune Green & I am from Portsmouth, VA.
Q. Who is your sports hero?
A. My favorite sports hero is Lebron James because of what he stands for. His great philanthropy efforts to help others and being a great father is what motivates me to do the same thing. He is a true champion on and off the court. I respect that a lot.
Q. What or Who inspired you to want to play basketball?
A. My grandmother and older cousin that I grew up with inspired me to play basketball. When my grandmother died in 2007, is what kept me motivated to pursue basketball at the next level.
I had a chance to read Michael Williams’ book “Scenes from My Life” . It was really good. I got to know more about how he grew up and his journey. He was a great actor. Everyone loved him on the HBO drama series “The Wire”. Did you know that he was a dancer before he started acting? Here are some of the films he played in:
· Breaking
· Body Brokers
· Doing Hard Time
· Superfly
· Snitch
· The Red Sea
· Belly 2
· Triple 9
He also appeared in “Gone Baby Gone” and “12 Years A Slave” that earned him a 2007 NAACP Image award. Music brought him joy. He loves house music. He had a rough life growing up and he turned to drugs to take away some of the pain he had been through. If you are a fan check out his book to learn more about his life and how he got to where he was. Some of his quotes that I liked are:
“My only goal is to stay focused on my craft and make sure my life is as sharp as it can be to attack any character that is given to me”
“Revenge is not a positive state of mind or energy to indulge yourself in”
“I come to work on time. I focus on my job. I bust my scenes out and everything else kind of happens from there”
These are some of his Great memories with us watching him in shows and movies. Even though he went through a lot he played his roles. He also did things in the community. You never know what people are going through, we just have to pray over everyone. What was your greatest memory of Michael K Williams? What Movie or show did you love the most? What did you think of his book? Also follow me @Cece.Atl
A. I’m from Statesboro Georgia Originally but I was in Jacksonville Florida the last 15 years of my life.
Q. How did you get into playing football?
A. A bet with my cousin Amos. I originally thought football was stupid until I came out my junior year of high school.
Q. Can you tell us what are some of your most favorite accomplishments?
A. Winning the State Championship, National Championship, playing in the Super Bowl, Dallas Cowboys defensive MVP 2014 and Dropping a Classic record with the Legendary Scarface as an artist. It’s only up from here.
