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  • Terrika Foster Brasby

    Terrika Foster Brasby

    By: Where It Begins

    Q. Thanks for interviewing with us tell us who you are and where you’re from?

    A. Hey! So, I’m Terrika Foster Brasby, multimedia journalist and producer. I was born & raised on the Eastside of Detroit, MI and currently residing in New England in the great state of Connecticut. As a multimedia journalist, I provide written content on some of the best basketball has to offer, in the WNBA. And I also produce the ESPN Women’s Basketball podcast Around the Rim with Lachina Robinson.

    Q. What is one fun fact about yourself?

    A. I jumped out of an airplane of 13 years old. (Don’t ask! lol).

    Q. Where do you see yourself in the next 3 years?

    A. I certainly see myself more advanced in my career, more than likely doing some studio hosting. Three years from now I just want to be in a solid place where I’m able to continue growing in my craft and continuing to inspire other young black girls to reach the stars.

    To see full article go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_magz_november_2020-_final_

  • T.Q. Wair

    TQ Wair

    By: Where It Begins

    Q. Thanks for interviewing with us tell us who you are and where you’re from.

    A. I am Taquarius Wair from Minneapolis MN.

    Q. What made you want to play sports?

    A. What made me want to play sports was my brother seeing him play and wanting to be out there made me want to play.

    Q. What are some goals you have for football next year?

    A. My goals are to have a great season and get a scholarship to a university. 

    To see full article go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_magz_november_2020-_final_

  • Darryl Clack

    Darryl Clack

    By: Where It Begins

    Q. Thanks for interviewing with us tell us who you are and where you’re from.

    A. I’m Darryl Clack. I’m from San Antonio, Tx.

    Q. Tell us your biggest accomplishments being a football player?

    A. In college at Arizona State University I was awarded first team all PAC 10 honors and led the PAC 10 in all-purpose yards. My second accomplishment was getting drafted by my favorite team the Dallas Cowboys.

    Q. Are there any projects you’ve working on right now?

    A. Yes, my second book, the Dc42 foundation and I’m continuing to build SportMetric, LLC.

    To see full article go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_magz_november_2020-_final_

  • Cicely Tyson (Great Memories)

    Cicely Tyson

    By: Cece Hymes

    I had a chance to read a Cicely Tyson book. It was a great book. I got a chance to get to know her a little bit more and her journey. As you know she was a great actress. She received three Primetime Emmy Awards, four black reel awards, one screen actor’s guild award, Tony award, an honorary academy award and a Peabody award. She was amazing. Here are some of the films she was in:

    ·         The Heart is a Lonely Hunter

    ·         Sounder

    ·         The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman

    ·         Roots

    ·         A Woman Called Moses

    ·         Diary of a Mad Black Woman

    ·         How to Get Away with Murder

    ·         The Help

    She was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame in 1977. Did you know when she was born, doctors predicted she wouldn’t make it three months because of a murmur in her heart. We all know that she was a strong woman, and she left a mark in the world. Here are some of my favorite quotes by her:

    “Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew”

    “I have learned not to allow rejection to move me”

    “You never know what motivates you”

    “Age is just a number”

    Cicely Tyson was an Awesome woman she has been through a lot in her life but the roles she played touched our lives and she was a great actress. Make sure to check out her book “Just As I Am: A Memoir” and tell me what you think.

    What is one of your favorite films by her? What was your greatest memory of hers? Make sure to follow me @Cece.atl.

  • Deidre Gaskin

    Happy Tuesday

    Check out the article we did on @deidregaskin
    As she talk about running track and playing basketball.

    Check her out

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  • Alize Thomas

    Alize Thomas

    By: Where It Begins

    Q. Tell everyone who you are and where you’re from.

    A. My name is Alize Thomas and I usually go by Zae or Zu. I’m at Angelo State, a Wide Receiver from Ft Worth Texas.

    Q. If you could play for any team what team would you play for?

    A. If I could play for any team, it would be just any team that believes in me and pushes me to be greater but hey, I do love the Dallas Cowboys I’m a die hard.

    Q. Can you give inspiring words to someone who wants to be a football player?

    A. If you want to play football just live and breathe it every day and believe even when it feels like there is nothing else to believe in.

    To see full article go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_magz_november_2020-_final_

  • David Pindell

    David Pindell

    By: Where It Begins

    Q. Tell everyone who you are and where you’re from.

    A. Hi, my name is David Pindell former UConn Quarterback and I am from Columbia, Maryland

    Q. What inspired you to be a football player?

    A. I was inspired by Michael Vick, watching him play just gave me more and more motivation to go tryout for the sport because of how fun and entertaining he was to watch on TV.

    Q. What aspects of football do you get most excited about?

    A. The part I get excited about the most is learning the crowd chant and be entertained by my abilities also the competitiveness of athletes that it brings out in everyone.

    To see full article go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_magz_november_2020-_final_

  • Umbrella Bar Atl

    Umbrella Bar Atl

    By: Cece Hymes

    Had a chance to check out this restaurant.  My daughter and I wanted to try something new. This place is in Ponce City Market. It’s been trending on TikTok, the Korean Hotdog.  We tried 3 Korean dogs. The first one was sugar coated, the next one was plain, and the last one was half of Half.

    My favorite one was the sugar coated one because I like the extra flava on it. It was a little pricey, but the dogs were big.

    I can say we finally checked out a Korean Place and I love Ponce city in Atlanta. A great place to try different foods.

    Have you checked out this place? What did you think? Do you like Korean Hotdogs? Follow me at @Cece.atl and @Cece.atlbucketlist. 

  • Betty White (Great Memories)

    Betty White

    By: Cece Hymes

    The Great Betty White left us last year on December 31. Betty White was an actress and comedian. We all loved her on the Golden Girls. If you are in the Rochester NY area don’t miss the opportunity to see one of Betty’s Emmy awards for hosting the game show “Just Men”. It’s on display at The Strong Museum in Adam’s Atrium. Did you know that Betty White was the first woman to

    ·         Produce a National TV Show

    ·         Star in a Sitcom

    ·         Receive an Emmy Nomination

    ·         The First Producer to Hire a Female Director

    I love quotes here are some of Betty White Quote that inspires us:

    “Everybody needs a passion. That’s what keeps life interesting. If you live without passion, you can go through life without leaving any footprints.”

    “If you’re able to make someone’s day then do it, because this world needs more love & kindness.”

    “Animals are near and dear to my heart, and I’ve devoted my life to trying to improve their lives.”

    Betty White became a staple panelist of American game shows such as:

    ·         Password

    ·         Match Game

    ·         Tattletales

    ·         To Tell the Truth

    ·         The Hollywood Squares

    ·         The $25, 000 Pyramid

    Betty White has been on TV and Radio for a long time, and she always seemed so sweet and happy. She always had a smile on her face.

    What are some of your greatest moments on Betty White? What did you love about her? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl

  • James Brown (Great Memories)

    James Brown

    By: Cece Hymes

    As you know we lost a lot of people over the years, but we have so many memories and they have left an impact on our lives.  I want to shout out James Brown today. He was known as the “Godfather of Soul” “Mr. Dynamite” and “Soul Brother”.  He was an awesome entertainer.  Some of my favorite songs by him was:

    ·         It’s a Man’s Man’s World

    ·         Get Up Offa That Thing

    ·         I Got a Feeling

    ·         Say IT Loud-I’m Black and I’m Proud

    ·         I Got You

    ·         Get On the Good Foot

    Did you know that Get on The Good Foot was certified Gold by the RIAA! Recorded at Sound craft Studios in Georgia, the song features Fred Wesley on trombone and Fred Thomas on Bass. James Brown also had a bridge dedicated to his honor and legacy in Steamboat Springs, Colorado!

    Three of his quotes are:

    “Hair is the first thing. And teeth the second. Hair and teeth. A man got those two things, he’s got it all”.

    “You got to live for yourself, yourself and nobody else”

    “Sometimes I feel like I’m a preacher as well, cause I can really get into an audience”

    What I really love about James Brown is that he can dance. I love great entertainers. He was a legendary showman and musician. Some of his famous dance moves were “The Camel Walk”, “The Popcorn” and “The James Brown”. He was also inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame.  He worked at many radio stations throughout his career. Did you know that in 1966 James Brown won his first Grammy Award for the hit “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” in the best Rhythm & Blues Recording category.

    Make sure to go watch “Get on Up” Film about the life of the singer James Brown. Tell us what your favorite song or moment by James Brown is.

    Follow me @cece.atl and Where It Begins