I am so excited! This is my first post on my Shorty In Da House blog. This blog will replace my current blog at http://shortyindahouse.wordpress.com. In fact, the only information that will be shared in the blog will be all about me. Community information can be obtained from http://goshorty.net, but that isn’t quite ready yet….
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1st Annual Cancer Awareness Skate-A-Thon Fundraiser
On Saturday, October 17, 2009, over 150 roller skaters packed Glenwood Roller Rink in Glenwood, Illinois to support the first annual Cancer Awareness Skate-a-thon Fundraiser. Jo Oladeinde, the visionary behind the event, shared that “the thought [for the event] was placed on my heart.” That was in September. After approximately six weeks of planning and…
5 Tips for Writing an Effective Block Club Newsletter
Read my ezine article, 5 Tips For Writing an Effective Block Club Newsletter at http://EzineArticles.com/?id=2802282.
Cancer Awareness Skate-A-Thon Fundraiser
A few roller skaters with big hearts are sponsoring a Cancer Awareness Skate-A-Thon Funraiser from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Glenwood Roller Rink, 656 Holbrook Road. Come out for an evening of great old school music, skating, food, prizes, and lot of fun. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15…
What type of stories are missi…
What type of stories are missing from mainstream television? I need topics so I can start capturing more stories for As NOT Seen on TV.
2009 TRUTH Awards Weekend – October 9 – 10, 2009
The best and brightest Chicago entertainers – poets, comedians, singers, and television personalities and performers – will be recognized at the 9th Annual Hip Hop/ R&B Awards ceremony, also known as The TRUTH Awards. In honor of President Barack Obama, this presidential affair will highlight the importance of community service. Additionally, the attire will be…
As NOT Seen on TV Business Plan Update
My business is complete. I am just awaiting feedback from the three counselors who helped me at the Women’s Business Development Center in Chicago. I have to give much love to Meg Herman, Erica King, and Sylvia Wynn. They have worked with me throughout this entire process, a whopping six weeks. I KNOW I am…
Business Plan for As NOT Seen on TV
I am currently working on a business plan for As NOT Seen on TV that will be submitted for the Miller Coors Business Plan Writing Contest, which is why there was no post this week. Normal postings will resume this Monday. Thank you for reading As NOT Seen on TV.
Seeking Sources about Media Practices
I am currently seeking sources about how the media portrays different groups – favorably and unfavorably. If you know of any, please send them to me at editor@asnotseenontv.info. Thank you.
Charlie Chambers: A Model Airline Pilot
Just when I thought my African American airline pilot story could not get any better, I was blessed to have a conversation with my dear friend, Charisse Chambers-Smiley, the daughter of Charlie Chambers, a “model” airline pilot. Charisse remembers that her father “loved to fly.” His passion for flying began as a child. As he…