07/20/2024
For my NABJ peeps, please join me for this conversation with Dr. Chuck Wallington whose book addresses one of the most pressing industries in PR. We’ll talk about why he wrote this book, what he discovered in his research and solutions in how to address this crisis
02/12/2024
What a great opportunity it was to celebrate the for its event at Globe Life Field.
02/03/2024
Had a walk through memory lane last week as The Fly Jock, Tom Joyner, stopped by to catch some laughs. Myra J, (far right) a member of the legendary Tom Joyner Morning Show crew, hosted the comedy show where longtime writer, Mary Boyce, (next to me) showed off her comedy chops. Also pictured is producer-extraordinaire Kim Nelson-Ingram and expert account Angela Carlyle who cheered on Myra J and Mary. Not pictured here is another member of the crew, J. Anthony Brown, dropped a few gems as well.
08/03/2023
hosts an unexpected conversation with Civil Rights legend Amb. Andrew Young, 91, with during the Authors’ Showcase. Funny story is I was scheduled to interview Ernie during this session and graciously stepped aside to witness this wonderful conversation between Ernie and Young. . “I just want to remind you all how you got here,” Amb. Young says.
04/16/2023
Had a chance to engage in a wonderful conversation with Deanne Parker who helped lead the PR and marketing for the legendary Stax Records and one of the most inconic music festivals of our times, WattStax, that took place in LA in 1973. Deanie shares some behind the scenes stories about some of the performances and the significance of the event and the music. Enjoy. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GGFCmjb2kw
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04/06/2023
Please save the date to visit with nationally acclaimed author and speaker Kevin Powell. He’ll be reading form his first. Book of poetry, “Grocery Shopping with My Mother” at 7 p.m., April 10th at the Urban Arts Collective, 919 Morrell Avenue in Dallas. This event is free. This title hits close to home. Remember going with my mom grocery shopping as a kid growing up in BedStuy. .allen.50
03/16/2023
Actor BD Wong has a career arc that has cut across the generations. Some of you may have seen him in his Tony-award winning performance in M Butterfly. Many others may remember him in his role as Dr. George Huang on Law & Order: SVU and still some of you may only know him as Dr. George Wu, the diabolical scientist in the latest Jurassic Park movies. And, yea, there’s so much more. Of course, we’ll have to talk about the historic Oscars where Michelle Yeoh became the academy’s first female Asian to in its 95 year history. Join me in my conversation with him at next Thursday’s Diversity & Equity Conference in Denton. Hope to see you there.
03/04/2023
A big shout and thanks to President Neal Smatresk and his wife, Debbie, for sharing a very special evening for my family and I .mayborn Celebrate Mayborn Awards Dinner. My peers recognized me with C.E. Shuford Hall of Honor induction. Congrats to some of my former student and award winners Rebecca Aguilar and Cydne Robinson Thanks to Andrea Miller and so many others for your support. Great to share the event with my wife,
(Saad Yousuf), Eva Coleman
02/04/2023
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02/01/2023
Thanks to our colleague Susan Tyrrell for snapping these pix of during this winter storm.
11/12/2022
Enjoyed catching up with one of my .mayborn colleagues Kim Keller at the PRSA Educators Academy.
10/30/2022
Had the great honor of witnessing one of our true American heroes discuss his life, Civil Rights and the future of America. Ambassador Andrew Young, 90, dazzled U.S. with his stories at the closing night awards program at the 18th annual Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Thanks to the Mayborn team and all of our sponsors in helping us produce a truly memorable event.