Events

Events & Appearances

Upcoming Events:

February 22, 2025 – Part 1: Anderson Johnson Museum Tour, audio describer
February 22, 2025 – Part 2: “Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Coat,” audio describer – Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, Newport News
March 15, 2025 – Suffolk, VA Authors Festival, featured author – Suffolk Conference Center, Suffolk
March 23, 2025 – “Speechless No More” Women’s History Month event, featured poet – South Norfolk Memorial Library, Chesapeake

Past Events:

2025

February 15, 2025 – “Telling Our Stories” with Kween Yakini, vendor – Indian River Library, Chesapeake
February 8, 2025 – “MJ the Musical,” audio describer – Chrysler Hall, Norfolk
January 11, 2025 – “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical,” audio describer – Chrysler Hall, Norfolk

2024

December 28, 2024 – “A Sherlock Carol,” audio describer – Wells Theatre, Norfolk
December 21, 2024 – “A Merry Little Christmas Carol,” audio describer – Wells Theatre, Norfolk
December 11, 2024 – “Arts at the Attucks,” audio describer – Attucks Theatre, Norfolk
October 26, 2024 – “Dracula,” audio describer – Wells Theatre, Norfolk
October 21, 2024 – KPC Writers, presenter – online
September 14, 2024 – “Les Miserables,” audio describer – Chrysler Hall, Norfolk
July 20, 2024 – Access Virginia 10th Anniversary Gala, audio describer – Christopher Newport University, Newport News
July 5, 2024 – “Poems for the People,” featured poet – The Muse Writing Center, Norfolk
June 1, 2024 – Dramatically Able Annual Performance: “The Prophecy Fulfilled,” audio describer – Wells Theater, Norfolk
May 18, 2024 – “Write Tight: Why It’s Important and How to Do It,” presenter – Hampton Roads Writers, online
May 12, 2024 – “I’ll Always Love My Mom” Poetry, Paint, & Mix, poet – Paperbacks Ink, Newport News
May 4, 2024 – “Jersey Boys,” audio describer – Sandler Center for Performing Arts, Virginia Beach
April 27, 2024 – “Blues for an Alabama Sky,” audio describer – Wells Theater, Norfolk
March 17, 2024 – “Speechless No More: Poetic Verses of Equity, Inclusion, & Fairness,” performing poet – South Norfolk Memorial Library, Chesapeake
March 16, 2024 – Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival, featured author – Suffolk Conference Center, Suffolk
February 24, 2024 – 8th Annual Get Lit Black History Month Virginia Author Celebration, featured author – Richmond Public Library (Hull St), Richmond
February 18, 2024 – “Path to Freedom,” audio describer – Hurrah Players, Norfolk
February 17, 2024 – “The Color Purple,” audio describer – Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, Newport News
February 3, 2024 – “Private Lives,” audio describer – James-York Playhouse, Williamsburg
January 15, 2024 – Create Your Success Planning & Networking Event, host – Write Heart Publishing, online

2023

December 16, 2023 – “A Christmas Carol,” audio describer – James-York Playhouse, Williamsburg
December 1, 2023 – Festival of Flags, vendor – Morgan Memorial Library, Suffolk
November 18, 2023 – “Mack and Mabel,” audio describer – James-York Playhouse, Williamsburg
October 12, 2023 – Nathan Richardson’s “Poetry, Prose, & Pizza,” hostess – Suffolk Art Gallery, Suffolk
October 7, 2023 – Christian Readers and Authors Festival, vending author – Ebenezer Baptist Church, Portsmouth
August 26, 2023 – “Meditations in Nature Solo Exhibition,” audio describer – Gallery 21, Norfolk
August 4, 2023 – “Living with Jezebel” interview and discussion, featured author – Glory House Network, online
July 15, 2023 – Forged in Battle LLC presents “Authors in Six Notes,” featured author – Military Women’s Memorial, Arlington
July 15, 2023 – Black Writers Workspace 2023 Chapter One Writing Competition, judge – online
July 11, 2023 – “Networking – Getting Started,” co-facilitator – Great Business Network private event, Suffolk
July 8, 2023 – Authors Expo, vending author – Lancaster Community Library, Kilmarnock
June 4, 2023 – Dramatically Able Annual Performance: “Better Together,” audio describer – Roper Performing Arts Center, Norfolk
May 27, 2023 – Newsome House Tour, audio describer – Newsome House, Newport News
May 21, 2023 – “Murder on the Orient Express,” audio describer – Little Theater of Virginia Beach
May 19, 2023 – Chris Will Hardy Book Release, featured poet – The Venue on 35th St, Norfolk
May 5, 2023 – Poetry Society of Virginia Centennial Festival, presenter – Richmond Public Library (Main), Richmond, VA
April 22, 2023 – “Henry V,” audio describer – Wells Theater, Norfolk
April 19, 2023 – Virginia International Tattoo, audio describer – Norfolk Scope
April 7, 2023 – Nathan Richardson’s “Poetry, Prose, & Pizza,” hostess – Russell Memorial Library, Chesapeake
March 11, 2023 – Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival, featured author and panelist – Suffolk Conference Center, Suffolk
February 26, 2023 – “Schoolhouse Rock,” audio describer – Sandler Center, Virginia Beach
February 5, 2023 – Interscholastic Planetary Book Fair, vendor – The Veil Brewery, Norfolk
January 11, 2023 – “Cocktails with a Cause” Fundraiser, audio describer – Town Point Club, Norfolk

2022

Dec 17, 2022 – “A Christmas Carol,” audio describer – James-York Playhouse, Williamsburg
Nov 26, 2022 – Author Fair, vendor – #1 SPACE Military Circle Mall, Norfolk
Nov 19, 2022 – “Matilda,” audio describer – James-York Playhouse, Williamsburg
Nov 11, 2022 – “Verses and Vibes Authors Showcase,” featured author – Jazz Legacy Foundation Gala Weekend, Hampton
Sept 17, 2022 – “Wicked,” audio describer – Chrysler Hall, Norfolk 
June 16, 2022 – Black Girls Read Books, Too, guest author – FB page online
May 24, 2022 – Wider Perspectives Author Fair, vendor – Kiln Creek Golf Club & Resort, Newport News
May 15, 2022 – Mariners Museum, audio describer – Newport News
May 7, 2022 – York County Public Library Children’s and Teen’s Book Festival, participating author – Tabb County Library, York
April 27, 2022 – Virginia International Tattoo, audio describer – The Scope Arena, Norfolk
April 24, 2022 – Poetry Showcase, performing poet – South Norfolk Memorial Library, Chesapeake
April 23, 2022 – “Tracing Black Music to the Roots” – Kween Yakini’s book launch, hostess & performing poet – Sweet Royale Hotdogs & Poetry, Portsmouth
April 23, 2022 – Spring Fest, vendor – Franklin
April 21, 2022 – Author interview – “Are You Free Enough?” FB, online
April 16, 2022 – African-American Book Festival, vendor – Richmond Public Library (Main)
April 7, 2022 – Women on Words: Literary Podcast with Sierra London, interview – FB online
April 1, 2022 – Read Local interview with Toi Thomas – online
March 19, 2022 – “The Simon and Garfunkel Story,” audio describer – Chrysler Hall, Norfolk
March 12, 2022 – Health & Awareness 11th Annual World Kidney Day Community Health Fair, vendor – New Hope Baptist Church Convocation Center, Virginia Beach
March 11, 2022 – Book Club discussion, guest author – online
March 1, 2022 – “Relevance of Early Reading,” panelist – Butler’s Book Bag online
February 25 – 26, 2022 – Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, poet/reader – Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton
February 19, 2022 – “Once on This Island,” audio describer – Downing-Gross Theater, Newport News
February 15, 2022 – KPC Writers, speaker – Kempsville Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach
February 8, 2022 – Black Authors ROC Podcast, interview – online
February 5, 2022 – “Romancing the Reader,” vendor – Book Club LLC, Portsmouth
January 29, 2022 – “Jersey Boys,” audio describer – Chrysler Hall, Norfolk
January 18, 2022 – Chesapeake Leads Business Expo, vendor – Indian River Community Center, Chesapeake

2021

December 31, 2021 – Countdown to 2022 reader event, participating author – Romance Happy Hour, online
December 18, 2021 – Winter Book Extravaganza, vendor – Book Club, LLC, Portsmouth
December 17, 2021 – Poetry, Paint, & Sip, performing poet – Verses and Vibes, Hampton
Dec 11, 2021 – “A Christmas Carol,” audio describer – James-York Playhouse, Williamsburg
Nov 12, 2021 – Verses and Vibes Literary Lounge, panelist & vendor – Jazz Legacy Foundation, Hampton
November 8, 2021 – Readers’ Theater: “Colored Museum,” narrator – Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, Newport News
Nov 3 – 5, 2021 – Faith and Fellowship Book Festival, panelist – online
October 28 – 31, 2021 – Christian Book Lovers Retreat, panelist & vendor – CBLR, Charlotte, NC
September 13, 2021 – Readers’ Theater: “Brownsville Song (b-side for Tray),” narrator – Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, Newport News
August 12, 2021 – “Poetry Night,” performer – Audacious Vibes, Chesapeake
June 29, 2021 – Limiting Mindsets Roundtable, panelist – Women in Publishing Summit, online
May 27, 2021 – Indie Author Project Expert Sessions, speaker – online
May 10, 2021 – “Readers’ Theater,” reader – Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, Newport News
May 8, 2021 – RVA Booklovers’ Festival, vendor – online
May 1, 2021 – Black Authors Rock Book Fair, panelist – online
April 24, 2021 – Suffolk Writes Virtual Conference, presenter – Suffolk Public Library, online
March 24, 2021 – Black Authors Rock, interview – online
February 16, 2021 – KPC Writers, speaker – online
January 9, 2021 – Ceremony and readings for winners of 2020 poetry contest, winner/poet – Poetry Society of Virginia, online

2020

November 7, 2020 – November to Remember Book Bash – Urban Reviews, online
November 7, 2020 – Indie Author Day, speaker – Slover Library, online
October 26-28, 2020 – “A Spirit of Expectancy” to Leaders and Entrepreneurs Virtual Summit, speaker – online
October 23, 2020 – Open Mic co-host – Our Place R.E.A.D.Y. Center, Chesapeake, VA
September 26, 2020 – Black Ink LitFest, speaker & vendor – Chesapeake Public Libraries, online
August 29, 2020 – Black Men Rock Image Awards, vendor – Commodore Theater, Portsmouth
July 21, 2020 – KPC Writers, speaker – online
Spring – Summer 2020 – Author’s Circle Open Mic (co-hosting with Kween Yakini) – Instagram Live Sundays 9pm
March 14, 2020 – Christian Readers and Authors Festival, vendor – Thalia Lynn Baptist Church – Virginia Beach

2019

November 15 – 16, 2019 – 7 Cities Book Fest – Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel, Portsmouth, VA
October 12, 2019 – Indie Author Day, speaker, panelist, vendor – Slover Library Norfolk
September 28, 2019 – Black Ink Lit Fest – Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library – Chesapeake
August 7, 2019 – Open mic for teens, co-host – Our Place R.E.A.D.Y. Center Chesapeake
February 20, 2019 – Children’s presentation “Being a Writer” – Our Place R.E.A.D.Y. Center Chesapeake
January 25, 2019 – Multicultural Children’s Book Day – participating author

2018

October 13, 2018 – Indie Author Day, speaker and vendor – Slover Library Norfolk
April 28, 2018 – Poetry Festival 12pm – 10pm – Venue on 35th St
April 21, 2018 – Literary Festival 10am – 2pm – Paul D. Camp Community College Suffolk