Ghanaian Queen Mothers Visit DC, Spring has Sprung, and more...weekly News from PEP!

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YAA GYASI IS IN THE INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT ON THEREGGAEVIBE.COM

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OUR READERS WRITE

"Yaa Gyasi, I can't put in words how I admire the way you give back to our communities whether it be in Jamaica, Africa, to DC...it's dynamic how you have a gift to bless others. I'm a spectator on

Facebook

(never really post, just like the entertainment to escape my busy daily work) and learned about your link/works thru Ichelle's page.
Congrats on your new assignment at the family center in DC. It really touched me as a Washingtonian/Jahmerican to know your love isn't limited to the Caribbean but for ALL of us. Sorry to be so wordy but I drafted a message to you the other nite and never finish it..this message contains the gist of my thoughts. Lastly, I don't have a lot of time during the week but if you need any volunteers assistance during the weekends I'm available just let me know... nothing like the gift to GIVE others - you're blessed with that special trait. Have a great day lady."

IVEL M'SA FELDER

Sending positive thoughts to STEFANIE BELNAVIS as she "goes through it" today.

PEP Talk Season 2, pepisode 3 with Sandra Bryan-Grier & Stefanie Belnavis

PEP Talk! TV

We are VERY happy to announce that we have come to the end of Season 2 of PEP Talk!

Pepisode 13 features a husband and wife team, Everton & Andrea Grant who cook together and combined their talents and skills to produce 'A Little Taste of Jamaica.'

PEP Talk Season 2, pepisode 13 with Everton & Andrea Grant

CREDITS:

Cinematography & Editing by Mark Leeke

'Hip Hop Nation' by Keinan 'Rastafunk' Roland

Peppy's hair by Jaha Hair Studio (Silver Spring, MD)

Peppy's makeup by Nicole Wright

Special thanks to our LIVE Studio audience

Be on the lookout for bloopers, extras and more as we take a break and get ready for a brand new Season 3!

If you are watching via CaribVision or Yaadtube, you will get to see a rerun of Seasons 2 and 1 respectively. If you have already seen both Seasons, watch them again and/or send to others in your network, please.

PEP Talk Season 2, pepisode 12 with Bomani Tyehimba and Seestah Imahkus

We are going back to Ghana in from October 24 through November 6, 2012 with Bomani Tyehimba and the crew from AFTA.

If you would like to join us, email afta2010@msn.com or click HERE for more information.

PEP Talk Season 2, pepisode 11b (Launch Party LIVE) with Donna Heslop & I Peace Unikue

PEP Talk! RADIO TONIGHT

Join us on the air tonight, Thursday, March 15 from 9pm to 10pm EST at www.harambeeradio.com.

When you enter the site, click on the "LISTEN LIVE" button and hear us spread some love to everyone out there!

Our guest this evening will be Lydia Curtis of Sadiki Educational Safaris. You will also get to her the exclusive interview that I did with DJ Solo last Saturday on his Island Groove Show as I spoke about Women's History Month.

Sadiki Educational Safaris is a grassroots 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Washington DC.

On March 29 (for 10 days), they will take a small group of high school students from DC Public Schools and Public Charter schools to Accra, Korforidua and Cape Coast, Ghana to deepen their knowledge of African culture. While there, the students will learn Ghanaian songs, and honor their ancestors at the slave dungeons on the coast.

On Friday, March 23, a fundraiser for the trip will be held at RAS Restaurant & Lounge, located at 4809 Georgia Avenue, NW, DC.

For more information and to make a donation to the trip, please email maceda@aol.com.

Please also visit Sadiki Educational Safaris on Facebook to see tons of photos and more information.

Click HERE to network socially with them!

Hanging with 2 wonderful women from my work crew, Elise Nicholls and Robinette Livingston on 03/09/12 as we hosted the 7 who are running for Ward 7 Council members at a Forum for Seniors.

As we are in the middle of the last month in the first quarter of 2012, I am very reflective on the goals I have set for myself this year. Because I can see my vision board every day, I am constantly reminded of the things I have made a firm commitment to achieving (despite the challenges). I am seriously working towards them, but I also understand the need to be gentle on myself. Sometimes we underestimate the time we need to complete things and get bent out of shape when they are not completed 'on time'...the important thing, however, is to put the action plan in place.

I actually feel very good about my action plan, and I am looking forward to working hard(er) to make those goals into realities in the upcoming months.

I do have to confess that one of my challenges remain finding spare time to do something just for ME. It is not about taking vacations, it is not about hanging out, it is not about spending quality time with others...it is about making time for ME TIME.

I must admit that in recent months I have gotten much better at turning off electronic gadgets, and shutting out external noise, but I am searching for that TIME that is reserved solely for me.

The other day I found myself getting very overwhelmed with the many tasks I was doing (especially during this month) and to make things worse, I was getting very antsy with those around me. I just wanted to STOP but am so accustomed to going and going and going that I did not know how to stop!

Something internal forced me to stop, and at first it shocked my system so much that I did not understand what was happening to me. Then, I gave in to the feeling and allowed my body to just be still and rest. The great thing is that the world did not end, nothing was an emergency in that moment (which turned out to be hours) and after my brief ME TIME, I felt less miserable and more recharged to continue the works.

Isn't it amazing what REST can do for the body?

Anyway, while we are still in March and many of us ladies are still trying to manage our time management, I encourage you to pause and take at least ONE DAY this month to connect with self. I understand that the 24 hours in a day feel shorter these days, but we must find the time to do it. Try it and then let me know how wonderful it is for your spirit.

Now, since I tend to be on the greedy side and find myself wanting more of the things which make me feel good, I plan to do it again very soon. Please consider joining me on this one day personal retreat during Women's History Month as we get our fabulous selves rejuvenated for the next quarter ahead.

Today, I am sending some positive love and light to Stefanie Belnavis (featured on left side bar).

Let's toast to a happier and healthier spirit,

Rosie "Peppy" Parke

Creative Director

Peppy Entertainment & Promotions

CONGRATS TO TASHA T ON COPPING THE LINKAGE AWARDS THIS PAST WEEKEND FOR 'CANADIAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR'

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3 DAYS TO SPRING CLEANING/FASTING

Last week we shared information from Dunori on the one week of fasting that a group of us will be undertaking from March 18-24 as we get ready for a new Season.

This is a very good initiative and we are each drawing support from each other as we all try to get our bodies cleansed during the Spring! Please remember to email dmvoutreach@gmail.com if you feel inspired to join us by doing your own fast during the week we are doing ours.

"Many of us forget that our insides need periodical cleaning just as our outsides do. The main reason for this is because every time we over-eat (which can be determined by when we get "the itis") it gives our digestive system more work than it can handle so what doesn't/can't move through the colon timely gets stored in other parts of the body until it can be dealt with." Dunori

MEET SHEILA NYCHOLE

"Music is who I am, not what I do," says recording artist Sheila Nychole.

Most artists can remember when they first started singing

however, Sheila Nychole can't remember a time she wasn't. Classically trained, she began her pursuit with joining the

Washington Performing Arts Society. There she gained much experience singing and took advantage of acting as well.

Sheila Nychole's soulful and explosive tone continues to

prove that good things can come in small packages. She pulls strength from greats like Nancy Wilson and reminds of contemporaries like Lauryn Hill.

Catch Sheila Nychole LIVE on stage at Wonderful Women YouNite on March 31 (flier in Events section).

Kamila Gem ft. Sheila Nychole- (E. Badu- Cleva Remix)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"...It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most.

We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented,

and famous?' Actually, who are you not to be?"

On Sunday, March 18, the President General of the UNIA-ACL,
Senghor Jawara Baye, along with the UNIA-ACL Ambassador of Sustainable and Cultural Development, Heru will share a Lecture and Creative Presentation in
'Tribute to Black Women Yesterday and Today.'

Sunday March 18, 2012
2pm to 5pm
Multimedia Training Instititute
Studio W
628 W Street, NE
Washington, DC

Visit the following Websites to get additional information on program contributors:
www.mmtidc.org
www.movementunes.com
www.cbpm.org/bayeservices

Yours truly will be the moderator at this very historic event.
PLEASE email me at peppypromotions@gmail.com if you plan to attend as space is limited.

SPONSORS:

Joelle Cohen Wright

Therese Prentice

Angela Liddie

Brunson Investigations

Sankofa International

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Global Culture TV

Beauvais Productions

DJ Afrikan Roots

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