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Weekly e-Newsletter from PEP!
August 25, 2011
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Joelle Cohen Wright, Tonya Martin, Sandra Bryan-Grier, Ms. Peppy, Andrea Walters-Grant and Stefanie Belnavis on the set of Season 2 tapings of PEP Talk! on 08/20/11
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Dear Friends,
I had another editorial in mind this week, but in light of the earthquake that hit the area on Tuesday (Virginia, Maryland, DC, NY, Boston, Toronto and other parts), I felt the need to change things up last minute. I personally did not feel the earthquake (I was driving) but it was great to get so many calls, texts and emails from family, friends and fans who wanted to find out if I was OK. I swear that I felt an aftershock a little after 1am on Wednesday morning but that may have been my subconscious at work.
In any event, for many who were very terrified on Tuesday, I hope it was a reminder to us of what our brothers and sisters in Haiti (January 12, 2010) and Japan (March 11, 2011) experienced. What many felt on Tuesday paled in comparison to what the people of those two countries not only felt, but lost. The loss of lives and damage was so severe that both countries are still rebuilding and many spirits will be broken forever (in some instances). It still makes me sad to see the images from the Haiti earthquake.
We have to keep remembering to be thankful, live good with everyone we come into contact with, and make the best of this life that we are blessed with. I am happy that everyone in my neck of the woods and my family in Toronto is safe. Even though many of us are still shaken up (pun intended), it is time for us to count our blessings because it could have been worse. I am blessed to not have felt the earthquake on Tuesday because I am sure I would be shaken up too, but strangely enough after hearing about it and watching the news, I was incredibly calm and felt no fear, and I may sound like a devil's advocate, but I kept thinking that folks were over-reacting. See, it took me a while but I finally got it a few years ago: I have learned to accept that "what is to be, will be" and that there are many things I have no control over. With that in mind, I am almost fearless as I continue to live each day to the fullest because tomorrow is not promised. Even in my fearless state, I pray that the Earth becomes "stable" soon because there are just too many natural disasters going on.
On a lighter note, this past Saturday, I was in the company of many powerful women and a few good men. I always delight to be in the company of strong, beautiful and nice women -- women who appear ordinary but are doing extraordinary things both personally and professionally. The women I speak of had come to be a part of the Season 2 tapings of PEP Talk! and I was blown away by their incredible energy and stories. Please stay tuned for Season 2 of PEP Talk! which will feature eye-opening, toe-curling and goose-bumping interviews with the women I speak of: Sandra Bryan-Grier, Joelle Cohen Wright, Stefanie Belnavis, Andrea Walters-Grant, Ange Anglade, and Ruth-Ann Brown.
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Etana and Ms. Peppy backstage at Shashamane Fundraiser on 08/21/11
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Other wonderful ladies whose company I was in were "the strong one," Etana who headlined the 11th Annual Shashamane Fundraiser on Sunday, August 21, Sister Valerie Simeon, who is the wife of Karl Phillpotts, the founder of the Shashamane Settlement Development Foundation, and all the stunning women who were a part of the African Fashion Show at said event.
Women are truly among the top wonders of this world (no wonder men cannot get enough).
Enjoy this Satire on the Earthquake which struck on Tuesday from the wonderful one, JOELLE COHEN WRIGHT
A strong earthquake in Virginia rattled the East coast Tuesday afternoon and sent out 5.9 seismic shock waves that were felt across the region. The quake prompted evacuations of office buildings and causing people to frantically run into the streets. Boardlane TV is on the streets of Washington DC to obtain reactions from those scared individuals affected by the quake. Boardlane TV: This is Boardlane TV reporting from the streets in Washington DC Metro area. We have with us here a construction worker who felt the quake while doing construction on the road. Sir, tell us what happened when the quake hit. Dennis: Well to tell yuh di troot mi neva know seh a earthquake enoh sistren. A dig mi a dig up di road wid a jackhamma an all of a sudden mi feel some breeda shaking an mi a seh to miself: "Blurtnaught! Dis yah jackhamma wiked noh blouse and skirt cause dung to di building dem a rakkle! When mi si di people dem a run out a di building mi drap di jackhamma an tek aff cause mi tink a mi dem a come affa fi a shake up di place soh. A friten yuh sheg! Boardlane TV: So you actually thought the jackhammer was causing the tremors? Dennis: Yes man! Cause mi set di ting pan buck an mi swear seh a it a mek di whole place a shake soh. (Holding his crotch) Mi bex still cause mi did well waan brag an boas to di ooman dem seh mi have di wikidess jackhamma, yuh noh seet. Boardlane TV: Ok sir, nice talking to you and sorry to disappoint you but you had nothing to do with the tremors. Miss, I am not sure why you are dressed like you are at the beach. Could you explain your attire? READ THE ENTIRE PIECE HERE
Too blessed to be stressed,
Yaa Gyasi Peppy Parke
Creative Director
Peppy Entertainment & Promotions
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Only one more week to go before a new Season of PEP Talk!
Our new site, www.yaapeptalk.com is up and running with loads of photos, interviews, music and much more for your listening and viewing pleasure.
- Special thanks to our sponsor, Ms. Sancha Flynn for designing our new site.
- Very special thanks to Season 2 sponsor Bomani Tyehimba of Africa for the Africans.
- Extra special thanks to all the guests who will be appearing on Season 2 (too many to mention), but click HERE for the list.
If YOU would like to sponsor an upcoming pepisode, click HERE or email peptalk@peppypromotions.com.
Effective, August 27, all pepisodes from Season 1 will be moved to yaapeptalk.com in preparation for a brand new Season 2 which will be on the Youtube Channel, and on TVs in the homes of over 500,000 people in 21 Caribbean Islands and South Florida and over 600,000 who are watching via DCTV.
We are currently playing on DCTV all of August so if you
live in DC, or know someone who does, check the DCTV SCHEDULE and watch our show.
Viewers in DC can watch on Comcast channels 95 and 95; RCN channels 10 and 11; and Verizon channels 10, 11 and 28.
PEP Talk! on DCTV:
Friday, August 26 at 7:30pm
Sunday, August 28 at 9:00pm
Monday, August 29 at 3:00pm
Tuesday, August 30 at 2:30pm
As usual, feedback is greatly appreciated.
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LISTEN TONIGHT ON PEP TALK! RADIO TO HEAR THE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH SEESTAH IMAHKUS NJINKA OKOFU ABABIO LIVE FROM THE ONE AFRICA RESORT IN GHANA.
Also on tonight's show will be Keinan 'Rastafunk' Roland, an artist with roots in Tallahassee who now lives in Atlanta performing music ranging from hip hop, funk, to jazz and reggae.
RastaFunk has produced songs for underground superstars, Malachi, The SoulFriends, George Clinton's protege, Kendra Foster, and
world renowned author and poet, Samantha Raheem Thornhill.
Rastafunk also produced the score to the collection of popular children stories called "Kojo and Ama" by Nkechi Taifa and the theme song "Hip Hop Nation" for PEP Talk! TV and Radio.
For booking and more information on Rastafunk,
call (850)570-6297
or email midnightjacksonjr@gmail.com
To sample and/or purchase music from Keinan Rastafunk Roland, click on this LINK
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BOMANI TYEHIMBA,
A TRUE AFRICAN
Bomani Tyehimba is an African born in the late 70s in Kingston, Jamaica during the great Bob Marley era. His family moved to New York City in 1988 and he lived in the chaotic hood of East New York Brooklyn during his teen years.
Bomani developed his technical background at Transit Tech High School in Brooklyn where he studied Electrical Installation and Practice for 4 years. His working background includes over 10 years in Aviation as a professional aircraft technician which includes 5 years in the U.S. Navy working on F14 & F18 fighter jets and 5 years in commercial aviation working on small commercial jets at the Atlanta Airport. He also studied Aviation at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University majoring in Business, Management and Safety.
Bomani currently owns and operates Bomani IT Services as an IT Technician/specialist which is a prime example of being self employed and serving your community. His working background as an Information System Technician spans over 6 years and he does computer system clean up, repairs, upgrades, custom building, networking, technical support, trouble shooting, web development, data recovery and a host of other services.
Bomani is the co-founder of Africa for the Africans, an Africa tours & Investments firm that reconnects African descendants in the Diaspora to experience Africa's culture, night life, shopping, networking, business and investment opportunities. The tours are intended to enlighten, stimulate and create nothing less than a life changing experience through investment forums, social network gatherings, cultural programs and repatriation services.
Bomani has traveled to 8 African countries from 2004-2011 which includes Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, The Gambia, Ghana, Togo and Benin.
He believes "we must work collectively to continue the vision and work of great race leaders like the Honorable Marcus Garvey." Bomani sees a strong Repatriation movement as key to the up building and development of the African continent.
To plan YOUR trip to Ghana with AFTA, visit www.africafortheafricans.org or email afta2010@msn.com.
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THE GHANA CORNER
"To Be a Ras in Zion" by Ras AriEL
In the beginning the Love felt like a burden. Everywhere I went, RASTA, HEY RASTA!! It felt too good to be true, like some tourist bullshit. I imagined that they were just mocking me, that it must be a local joke. Once I stepped off the plane, onto the tarmac, a bag handler hailed RAS TAFARI! When I went up to customs, the agent whispered, Jah Ras Tafari! as she returned my passport, then as I walked out through the main gate, the choruses really began, from the security to the taxi drivers. Binghi!, hey Natty!, yo Ras!, Jah...!!! Long after I grew tired of the attention, I began to accept it for what it really was/is, my crowning, my daily coronation. After years of degradation and emasculation in the West, upon my return home my kindred hail I as the King's sun and shout my Father's name at the top of their lungs. The children call out RAS TAFARI when I walk by, till I am long out of their sight. The police salute (not always), never missing a chance to hail His Majesty's name. And the soldiers could be my own army! Recently I brought a friend along to town, which is what brought this attention to my attention. For my part I have grown quite accustomed to my elevated position. I have walked upon the carpet laid out by the masses, for so long that I no longer know what it's like to walk on the ground. I have accepted my place in Zion, acknowledged the blessings of Mother Africa and now stand proudly, as the man the Most High intended I be. A man far more responsible than I previously was, for with the blessing came an awesome responsibility. That of living up to the expectations of my kinfolk. The Love that awaits us was fostered by our patriarchs: Bob Marley, Burning Spear, Culture and the like, all sterling ambassadors of the livity that is Ras Tafari, thus, we too are expected to walk the higher ground. I have learned to replace my old screw-face with a smile that resonates from within, show Love and patience when my temper wears thin and be that light in the midst of darkness and sin. Things are far from perfect in the Mother Land, but it is still the only place where an African might feel at home to express one's true self without apology, to be who you were meant to be, to be free.
Ras AriEL currently lives in Ghana, West Africa. He was born of Trinidadian parents in Brooklyn, NY and has been the proprietor of Lion's Den Records in Atlanta, from 1999 to date. He is also the producer of Salifu's natural body products in Ghana.
For more information on Ras AriEL, visit www.info-ghana.com.
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Thank you for taking the time to open, read and share this newsletter. We value your feedback and continued support. Do not hesitate to contact us at info@peppypromotions.com or visit our Web site at www.peppypromotions.com if you need more information. Sincerely,
The PEP Team.
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