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A conversation with “Da Gawd Mother of NOLA” Kimberly Dilosa of Fion Productions
I had the opportunity to catch up with entrepreneur, community advocate, wife, and mother Kimberly Dilosa of Fion Productions; most of you may know her as Kim, Tee Kim, or Da Gawd Mother of NOLA, because of her commitment and love for the community. Kim operates her business with empathy, advocacy, loyalty, and excellent service that has earned her the title “Da Gawd Mother of NOLA.” The title of “God Mother” isn’t given to just anyone, and Kim rolled up her sleeves and worked without pay to invoke change, especially in the area of children outreach programs. I have watched several African-American female leaders leave this community due to lack…
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Entertainment and Media Executive, Mona Scott-Young reigns supreme as SHE-KING of the Treme Sidewalk Steppers *recap
The traditional title is Queen, but during a recent trip to The ESSENCE Full Circle Festival, Scott-Young took part in ground exhibitions where she learned of the history of KING’s and SHE-KING’s. Scott-Young said, “I have to be honest; they named me Queen, and embrace the title of SHE-KING in tribute to the fearless female rulers of Ancient Egypt and Africa that I learned of while in Ghana.
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Non-profit organizations bail single moms out of jail before Christmas
Seven single mothers are reuniting with their children this Christmas after a handful of local organizations bonded them out of jail for the holidays. — Read on www.fox8live.com/2019/12/25/non-profit-organizations-bail-single-moms-out-jail-before-christmas/
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Where to Shop in New Orleans for Holiday Gifts – I Am Nola Bougie
Where to Shop in New Orleans for Holiday Gifts – I Am Nola Bougie — Read on blog.iamnolabougie.com/where-to-shop-in-new-orleans-for-holiday-gifts/
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Café Rose Nicaud contributed to the community, character, charm, and culture of Frenchmen Street in New Orleans has closed
Café Rose Nicaud has closed its doors on December 16, 2019, after decades of contributing to the character, charm, and culture on Frenchmen Street, as well as being a vessel to bring the community together. Cafe Rose Nicaud was dedicated to the memory of Rose Nicaud and her pioneering success as a leading entrepreneur whose resourceful spirit and extraordinary efforts continue to inspire us today.
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Smothered with Love at Hurst Restaurant – Garden & Gun
Slippin… “I gots to get up. Get me back on my feet so I can tell y’all bout this girl named Nola.”
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Opulent Productions presents: Women Mean Business Awards 2020 Vision: HER Dream in Focus
Join Opulent Productions for an evening of networking, socializing, and surprises at the Inaugural Women Mean Business Awards Show. This is an event you don’t want to miss.
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Thanksgiving Cooking & Girl Talk with NOLA Chic & DaTwist Mastr: New Orleans Stuffed Bell Peppers & The No’s of Potato Salad
I know some of yall Old School Cooks have your tables set🍽, pies and cakes 🥮🥧in the oven, seasonings chopped, turkey 🦃soaking in a brine or injected with some flavorful concoction and praying So-So doesn’t realize his “Lil Taste” in his/her cup has been watered down🥃😂🤣 Last year Jelahn and I went LIVE as I cooked a small meal for us and all of you seem to enjoy it so much I decided to share it again. I wish those of you who have been trying to replicate my version of My Mama’s New Orleans Style Stuffed Bell Pepper luck this year. I think I was very fair in showing…
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Who Dat ringing wedding bells? Saint Head Coach Sean Payton and girlfriend Skylene Montgomery are engaged!
Who Dat Ringing Wedding Bells? 📯💍🏉⚜️ Saints Head Coach Sean Payton and girlfriend Skylene Montgomery are engaged! Payton surprised Montgomery in a French Quarter restaurant, the Longway Tavern, inside of the New Orleans French Quarter District. WDSU reported the proposal on Friday night. Montgomery accompanied Payton to the private event to celebrate Saints’ owner Gayle Benson and late husband Tom Benson’s 15th wedding anniversary. However, Payton “popped the question” to Montgomery during a toast and she accepted. “Skylene, I love you!” Payton said as a jam-packed crowd surrounded the couple. He then asked the former Miss West Virginia USA to marry him. Local Saints Beat Reporter Amie Just of the Advocate/NOLA.com wrote in…
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Food, Fun and Fashion at Saks Fifth Avenue in Canal Place-Meet Jane Siskin founder of Cinq à Sept
Hey, there Nola Fashion Lovers tomorrow designer Jane Siskin of Cinq a’ Sept will be at Saks Fifth Avenue inside Canal Place speaking about her brand and providing the guest with complimentary styling with RSVP. Cinq à Sept, the New York-based fashion brand founded by Jane Siskin, is French for “five to seven,” and embodies the time in-between late afternoon and early evening, “When streets are awash in the warm glow of the vanishing sun and anything is possible.” Originally from New York, Siskin got her start at 7 For All Mankind and Elizabeth and James but started her own line for the sophisticated, modern woman who wants to look…
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At Metairie ‘Harriet’ screening, ticket dispute leads to racial profiling investigation | News | nola.com
A Metairie movie theater was packed with people Sunday to see the 6:20 p.m. showing of “Harriet,” an acclaimed new movie about abolitionist Harriet Tubman. — Read on www.nola.com/content/tncms/live/
