Ma & Pa Family Album: photos of speakers, entertainers, celebrities, singers, actors, actresses, leadership trainers, authors, playwriters, producers, directors




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	Queen Afua H olistic health practitioner, speaker, and the author of *Heal Thyself* and *Sacred Woman.*
	Wally Amos Founder, Famous Amos Cookies
	Ashford and Simpson Performers, Producers, Songwriters
	Regina Belle Smooth Jazz, R& B Songtress This celebrated songtress is back with her highly anticipated album, "Lazy Afternoon", recorded with George Duke. "Lazy Afternoon" is a thrilling, soul-satisfying collection of beloved rhythm and blues staples, swinging jazz standards, moody torch songs and golden classics.
	Bloodstone Singers A multi-talented musical group whose sound is inique in itself. Take to the sky on a "Natural High".
	Blue Magic Singers
	Harold Melvin's Blue Notes R&B Singers At the camp of Harold Melvin's Blue Notes we will strive to keep Harold's dream alive and we'll keep moving towards the top of the mountain as Harold would have wanted us to.
	Cheryl Broussard Author, Speaker Cheryl Brousard's mission is to inspire and empower at least ten women and men to become millionaires in the next ten years by teaching them to build wealth. She is the author of two best sellers: *Sister CEO: The Black Woman's Guide to Starting Your Own Business* and The Black Woman's guide to Financial Independence.
	Les Brown Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur
	Tony Brown Writer, Lecturer, Community Activist Tony Brown is one of America's leading experts in the broadcasting industry, and a pioneer in Black-Affairs.
	Barbara Carlyle Comedienne, Actress "Cat Eyes," the Diva of Comedy
	Nikki Carr Comedienne, Actress Nikki's broad spectrum of topics allows her to perform at any venue, proving that anyone, of any age, at any time can enjoy Nikki Carr's performance.
	Clifton Davis Actor, Singer, Speaker, Minister Clifton Davis is a great MC, motivational and inspirational speaker.
	Edith G. Davis National speaker, educator and author The country's first African American female Geophysicist. She was also a White House Representative for Women's Roundtables.
	Ruby Dee Actress, Speaker, Dramatic Readings, Writer
	The Delfonics Entertainers, R&B, Pop music The Delfonics unique style of song and their patented dance steps caught the fancy of popular music followers both black and white. This made them a stellar attraction at rock concerts, theaters and on the night club circuit.
	Will Downing Entertainer To listen to the exquisite sound of vocalist Will Downing, is to experience the pinnacle of aural seduction.
	The Dramatics Entertainers One of the most distinctive and successful soul groups of all time. Count on a high energy performance.
	Tonya Fancher Author, Speaker Featured in the April 2001 *Dayton Weekly News,* this committed woman has gone through a metamorphous having overcome life's difficulties, faced challenges and is now described as a spiritual warrior.
	George Fraser Author, Speaker, Networker *Black Enterprise Magazine* called him "Black America's #1 Networker." He has been featured on their cover. Many have called him a new voice for African-Ameircans. He speaks on a variety of topics.
	Jerald A. Gaines Inspirational Speaker, National Sales Director of "Return to Glory"
	Vincent Gibson Speaker and soon to be an Author Vincent, who is studying mathematics and biology, entered college at age 12 and is now a graduate student.
	Ed Gordon Speaker, The last host of BET Tonight Hard-hitting, inspiring, exacting, intelligent, honest and direct. Ed Gordon is one of the most respected voices in media today.
	Jackee Harry Actress, Comedienne, MC
	Orrin C. Hudson Chess Master, Founder of Be Someone, Inc. CNN calls him the "Pied Piper of Positivity". Orrin has dedicated his life to inspiring our youth to "Be Someone". .
	Feona Huff Publisher of SingleMomz Magazine
	Sandra K. Johnson, Ph.D. Technology Innovator, Speaker Sandra appears on the March 2001 cover of Black Enterprise, which profiles the top 25 Blacks in technology. In addition to speaking on the Digital Divide and Black scientists and engineers, she is an inspiring speaker on positive thinking, "Be all you can be," and "Black is Brilliant."
	Kathryn D. Leary Speaker, Entrepreneurship & Global Marketing A leading African American entrepreneur, Kathryn Leary is the President of The Leary Group, a major marketing organization. She is also the publisher of *JAPANWATCH*.
	Spike Lee Director, Speaker, Businessman, Speaker Spike Lee has established himself as one of Hollywood's most important and influential filmmakers in the past decade. In addition to founding 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, he also created a record label 40 Acres and a Mule Musicworks and a retail company, Spike Lee's Joint East (in Brooklyn). He has produced and directed numerous music videos. His latest venture is a full service advertising agency, Spike/DDB, partnering with DDB Needham.
	León Actor, Musician, Producer Movie, television actor and producer. Former college basketball player. Reggae band, *The Young Lions* , with which he performs. A wonderful speaker!
	Lil JJ Lil JJ, only 13 years old, "The hottest comic in the world. He is the Grand Prize Winner of BET's comedy TV competition, "Coming to the Stage". Because Lil JJ's comedy is clean, he can play all venues including churches. This little comedian is really going places and he has not even reached puberty!
	The Manhattans Entertainers, Classic Soul, R & S G rammy, Gold and Platinum award winners who have sold over 12 million records world wide.
	Judge Greg Mathis Television Judge and Speaker A success story of a former street youth and high school drop out whose life was changed by a caring judge ordering him to get his G.E.D. He went on to become one of the youngest judges in America and now is also a TV judge.
	Melba Moore Singer, Actress, Philanthropist Melba Moore has established her place in the hearts and minds of audiences for the past 30 years in a career in theater, television, music and film.
	Dottie Peoples Gospel Recording Artist "Songbird of the South" and "The Gospel Patti LaBelle"
	Ray, Goodman & Brown R & B Singers Clearing the air of all that funk, black-pop has finally returned to its roots: lyricism, full band arrangements, and singing so finely meshed, it evokes a deep response.
	Tim Reid Actor, Director, Producer, Author Now behind the camera producing and directing films just the way he always wanted. He is also an accomplished writer of TV episodes.
	Rizen Award Winning Gospel Artists Named "New Artist of the Year" at the 2004 Stellar Awards.
	Bari-Ellen Roberts Author, Speaker The woman who would not settle for racial discrimination at Texaco. She filed a class discrimination case as the leading plaintiff representing 1,400 African-American employees of Texaco and won. Speaks on a variety of topics.
	Malika Asha Sanders Activist, speaker
	Rev. Al Sharpton Former Presidential Candidate, Speaker "When people are in pain and injustice has occurred, they call Rev. Al," said recently by Rev. Jesse Jackson.
	Yasmin Shiraz Hip Hop Journalist, Celebrity Profiler, Publisher of *Mad Rhythms* Magazine
	Tavis Smiley Former BET Talk Show Host "I want to be about the business of encouraging, enlightening and empowering people of color. As long as I am doing that, I'm comfortable."
	Barbara Smith Super Model, Author, Restauranteur
	Sherman Smith Tennessee Titans running back coach A former running back for the Seattle Seahawks, Sherman Smith is in his 10th year as the Titans' running backs coach. In 1995 he joined the Oilers after spending three season at the University of Illinois. While at Illinois, he served as tight ends coach and later added running backs coach to his title.
	The S.O.S. Band Entertainers The S.O.S. Band's story begins in 1977 in their native city of Atlanta, where they performed regularly in a club known as "The Regal Room". Then they called themselves "Santa Monica". Later they changed their name as we know them today, The S.O.S. Band.
	Chris Spencer Actor An L. A. native, Chris began his career at six years old. He starred in a national television commercial for Mattel's "Tuff Stuff" toys.
	James Stephens, III "World's Greatest Entertainer Comedian, Impressionist, Singer, Dancer He has performed in front of audiences numbering anywhere from 30 to 5,000.
	The Stylistics Entertainers, R&B The Stylistics are the ultimate in showmanship, harmony and style. They are one of the best-loved and longest-lasting R&B groups to date.
	Charles Walden Comedian Successful gigs at clubs and colleges as well at BET Comic View and Apollo Comedy Hour.
	Denzel Washington Actor, Speaker
	Boyce Watkins Author, Young Financial Expert & Wealth Builder
	BeBe Winans Gospel Artist
	Sheyann Webb-Christburg Author, Speaker Sheyann was Dr. Martin Luther King's "youngest freedom fighter," a title she earned in Selma, Alabama, on March 7, 1965, known as "Bloody Sunday."
	The Williams Brothers Gospel Singers
	Malik Yoba Actor, Musician, Motivational Workshops, Author Multimedia performer, CityKids Foundation