Attend Macy's Black History Month Event “The Soul Era” in Atlanta on 2/6 at 7pm #BlackHistoryMonth

Come celebrate Black History Month as we take it back to the Soul era! Macy’s celebrates Black History Month “The Soul Era” with celeb stylists June Ambrose and costume designer, Johnetta Boone! They are icons of the fashion world. They’ve worked with superstars such as Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Will Smith, and Zoe Saldana, and have been featured in Vogue Germany, New York Magazine, VH1 and HBO! And they both will be at a Macy’s near you!

Join me! I will be attending the Macy’s Lenox Square event on February 6 at 7p.m. Macy’s will host a series of Black History Month events in the following cities:

• Macy’s Herald Square (New York) - February 4, 6:00pm
• Macy’s Metro Center (Washington DC) - February 12, 5:30pm
• Macy’s State Street (Chicago) - February 19, 5:30pm

Don't miss this entertaining look back at the fashion, accessories and attitude that rocked the runways of the '60s and '70s and had an undeniable effect on the way we look and dress today. You might want to reflect on how the Soul era influenced you or your parents. 

 
Following the panel discussion, there will be a reception for attendees and lots of fashion. Join us for a wonderful evening RSVP here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/macys-lenox-black-history-month-soul-era-celebration-tickets-15333003426 

Visit macys.com/celebrate through February 28th to enter for the chance to win a trip for 2 to New York City, the style capital of the world, a Macy's shopping spree and a makeover by celebrity stylist, June Ambrose! 

• Sweepstake starts on February 1st, 2015 at 12:01am EST and ends February 28, 2015 at 11:59pm EST.
• Must be 18 or older
• Void in Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Hawaii

I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere has provided me with compensation for this post. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

#BlkBFing: Making HERstory! Black History Month blog carnival!

I hope you'll check out my blog post published as part of the "BlkBfing: Making HERstory" blog carnival from MomsRising, ROSE and US Breastfeeding Committee. In honor of Black History Month, these posts celebrate and support African American women breastfeeding.

Read 32 amazing blog posts from women from across the country sharing their invaluable experiences, resources and knowledge on breastfeeding in the African American community.

Support this campaign by reading the stories, leaving positive comments and sharing on social media!

Please visit: http://bit.ly/BLKbfing

National Breastfeeding Making HERstory Twitter Party #BlkBFing

Join us for a Twitter Party to discuss the importance of breastfeeding and increasing African American rates in honor of Black History Month.

When: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Time: 9 - 10 PM EST
Where: On Twitter using the hashtag #BlkBFing
Win: Gift Cards from your favorite stores!

Featuring...

Sojourner Marable Grimmett
Mom Blogger
@SOJOURNERRUTH

Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE)
@SUPPORT_ROSE

MomsRising
@MOMSRISING

and the

United States Breastfeeding Committee
(USBC)
@USBREASTFEEDING 

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/423190561096629/

Meet Vicki Chancellor Local McDonald's Owner/Operator #McMomsATL

I recently had the opportunity to interview Vicki Chancellor, a Owner/Operator of seven McDonald's in the Metro Atlanta area. Her husband, an Atlanta University graduate wanted to own a business, but didn't know which one.  He researched several businesses, and came across McDonald's.  After volunteering and later working at a local restaurant, he submitted an application to become a Owner/Operator and was approved. "We lived in Charlotte, North Carolina at the time and McDonald's offered us a restaurant in Atlanta. We moved to Atlanta, and I began helping my husband out in the back office," Chancellor said. 

"It's a business that you can past down to generations." 

"McDonald's has allowed me a piece of the American dream." 
 
- Vicki Chancellor, McDonald's Owner/Operator  
 

Listening to Chancellor's background was fascinating. As an entrepreneur, I'm always inspired to learn from successful business owners. It's very clear that Chancellor is passionate about what she does, and loves her 300+ employees and customers. "We truly appreciate our customers. We appreciate the community in which we operate our businesses. We want pepole to know that we are tyring to make a difference in the lives of young people." Around the same time Chancellor made that statement, a high school employee walked by and shared her recent grades with us. Chancellor applauded her employees commendable work.

The  love Chancellor has for McDonald's is contagious, "McDonald's gives people their first opportunity to work and to also figure out what they would like to do in life."  She is dedicated to her business, employees, and uses a hands-on approach.  A member of the National Black McDonald's Operation Association (BMOA) she beams when talking about the 37 other Black Owners/Operators in the Metro Atlanta area. During Black History Month, we celebrate Vicki Chancellor for being a trailblazer in her community. 

Disclaimer: This post is based solely on my personal opinion and experience and results may vary person to person. Thank you!

Black History Month: Honoring Unsung Heroes [VIDEO]

Black History Month: Honoring Unsung Heroes

from The White House

During Black History Month, we pause to salute and reflect on the contributions African Americans have made to the rich fabric that makes up the United States. There are many untold stories that reveal the best of Americans who stepped up when duty called, broke color barriers, or quietly made their communities better one person at a time.

In tribute, President Obama recently invited six special senior citizens to visit the White House to honor as unsung heroes. These unsung heroes are individuals who strengthen their communities through extraordinary everyday acts of service done with reliability and commitment, but who seldom receive recognition.

Among those who visited with President Obama were pioneers in the struggle for racial equality, educators who changed their communities through the classroom, and people who believe that a lifetime serving others is a life well spent.

The honorees were:

Theodore Peters, one of the first African Americans to enter the U.S. Marines and train at Montford Point, NC, after the corps desegregation and a community leader in his South Side Chicago neighborhood.

Gladys Reid, a Cleveland, OH, volunteer who feeds the hungry twice a week and volunteers at local hospitals, often caring for patients who are 20 years her junior.

Velma Lois Jones, the first black classroom teacher elected to serve as president of the Tennessee Education Association and a local leader in the areas of civil rights, politics, community service, and education.

Columbus Preston Holmes, a former class valedictorian, World War II veteran, postmaster, sports commissioner, Selective Service board member, community leader, and active member of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Mound Bayou, MS, since joining the church 84 years ago.

James “Alley Pat” Patrick, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, radio and television broadcaster, and Atlanta bail bondsman who came to the aid of many jailed activists during the Civil Rights movement, including Martin Luther King Jr.

Marguirette Levere, a church missionary, volunteer, adviser, and role model to her rural Maryland community – roles she filled while tending to daughter Barbara, who has cerebral palsy and has been severely disabled since her birth 77 years ago. Remarkably, Marguirette doesn’t wear glasses or take any medicines at the age of 106.

Stories of African Americans like these honorees do not have a singular narrative, but most contain common threads of resilience and perseverance. These Americans are shining examples of a legacy that keeps our nation strong and makes our country great.

Check out the video and read the full blog post.

See more coverage of the White House's celebration of Black History Month

• The Tuskegee Airmen visit the White House
• Inside the National Museum of African American History and Culture
• In Performance: Red White and Blues

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To find out more on President Obama and the African American community, please visit WhiteHouse.gov/AfricanAmericans.

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Macy’s Celebrates the 100th Birthday of Romare Bearden

Macy's Celebrates Black History Month with Special Events Honoring the Legacy of Famed Artist Romare Bearden

Atlanta February 9th, 2012 6PM - Exhibit runs 2/9 - 2/12

Macy’s Lenox Square

3393 Peachtree Road NE

Atlanta, GA

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Romare Bearden's birth, select Macy's stores nationwide will highlight some of the artist's most important works via special exhibitions and events.

Last night I had the opportunity to attend the the Macy's Romare Bearden Blogger event. I had a fabulous time mingling with local bloggers and viewing Bearden's work.

See images below from the event:

Romare Bearden is recognized as one of the most creative and original visual artists of the 20th century, Romare Bearden had a prolific and distinguished career. His life and art are marked by exceptional talent in a broad range of intellectual and scholarly interests, including music, performing arts, history, literature and world art.

The Romare Bearden Foundation is one of the oldest foundations established by an African American visual artist.

The exhibition in Atlanta runs 2/9 - 2/12. Preview a satellite exhibit of Romare Bearden’s artwork. View watercolors, prints, oil on paper and dramatic black and white Photostats that date from 1964 to 1984 when Romare Bearden was at the peak of his artistic power. In addition to works on loan from the Foundation are new works by artists inspired and influenced by Bearden’s life and legacy..

Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.

For a complete listing of events and directions, please visit http://bit.ly/xjNlqN

For additional information regarding Romare Bearden please visit: www.beardenfoundation.org

Macy's Celebrates the 100th Birthday of Romare Bearden in Atlanta

Macy’s and the Romare Bearden foundation invite you to a special evening to celebrate the 100th Birthday of one of America’s foremost 20th Century American Artists. Preview a satellite exhibit of Romare Bearden’s artwork.View watercolors, prints, oil on paper and dramatic black and white Photostats.

During the reception a new generation of jazz musicians will perform Bearden’s music. With any purchase of $50 of more you will receive a complimentary scarf.

For more information, visit the website for Macy’s Celebrates the 100th Birthday of Romare Bearden.