It was humbling for me to interview Dorothy and Verne Peterson for my story about couples married 50 years or more. While some media outlets do report such stories, I personally do not feel that enough coverage is given to these topics. So, allow me to introduce the first of many couples married over…
Category: Marcie’s Thoughts
Sam Ennon from BOBSA is Great
I contacted Sam Ennon, the leader of the Black Owned Beauty Supply Association (BOBSA) with questions I had for a story I am working on about the African American beauty industry, and he was great. I left a message on BOBSA’s voicemail on Easter with the expectation of a return call the next day. Do you…
New Idea About As Not Seen on TV
I received three responses from people are willing to volunteer to write one story per month for my blog, AS NOT SEEN ON TV. Two of the young ladies, Tasha Clopton and Clara Freeman, are seasoned writers. The other young lady, Missie Hahn, is a college student who likes writing and photography. I was totally…
South Side Community Family Credit Union
As one of the fastest growing credit unions, The South Side Community Family Credit Union (SSCFCU) has been improving the financial status and quality of life of members for over five years. Although the credit union has a television commercial advertising its products and services, the positive results of their offerings have not…
Makes Me Hmmm….
I have reached out to a few people I know who are doing great things for interviews from my blog, AS NOT SEEN ON TV. They have not gotten back to me. Coverage on my blog would not only give me a story; it would give them free publicity. I am wondering ,though, if they…
Now Broadcasting… Ametra Gibson-Self!
Producer, writer, and author, Ametra Gibson-Self has just added another title to her resume – radio personality. Beginning Friday, April 24, 2009, Ametra will be broadcasting on WYCA 102.3 on Fridays during lunch time from 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Chicago and Indiana residents can hear her on the radio. To the unfortunate souls not…
Good Gyrrls Open House Bring Sensuality & Fitness
Dancing. Cooking lessons. Wine tasting. Massages. A spa, right? Not exactly. Good Gyrrls founder Relana Johnson, was sure to incorporate all of these things into a lavish and well-attended open house on March 28. Held at Mekhaskhen House, 5459 S. Drexel in Hyde Park, guests were pampered while they learned to stay fit – and…
I Am Movin’ On Up!
I forgot to mention that I was officially on the press list for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Gala Dinner on Friday, March 27, 2009. That was just the beginning. Also, I was assigned to write a story about Revs. Drs. Claude and Addie Wyatt for the Founder’s Day edition of my church’s…
Bronzeville Community Clubhouse in Chicago
I would like to introduce the Bronzeville Community Clubhouse (Clubhouse), an elegant establishment gracing Chicago’s Bronzeville community at 3847 S. Giles on the south side, right across the street from Wendell Phillips High School. I am certain that this cozy spot has not been seen on TV. Opened in June 2004 by Founder…
Volunteer Writers Needed
As Not Seen on TV is in need of volunteer writers to write one story per month. I am trying to get my blog to grow in community and financially, so all help would be appreciated. Please email me at editor@asnotseenontv.info if you are interested.