Below is a list of Organizations & Charitable events we\u2019ve supported in recent years.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_gallery _builder_version=”3.0.89″ show_title_and_caption=”on” show_pagination=”on” gallery_ids=”812,813,810″ fullwidth=”on” orientation=”landscape” zoom_icon_color=”#f2b144″ hover_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” background_layout=”light” pagination_font_size_tablet=”51″ pagination_line_height_tablet=”2″ animation_style=”slide” auto=”on” auto_speed=”6000″ \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_team_member admin_label=”AARP” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ name=”AARP” background_layout=”light”]\n
A special guest and spokesperson for AARP at numerous events including the NCAA Playoffs & Annual Essence Festival speaking about Adult Empowerment and Quality of Life services. Seen here with Malcolm Jamal Warner, and representatives of our US Military.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_gallery _builder_version=”3.0.89″ show_title_and_caption=”on” show_pagination=”on” gallery_ids=”819,818″ fullwidth=”on” orientation=”landscape” zoom_icon_color=”#f2b144″ hover_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” background_layout=”light” pagination_font_size_tablet=”51″ pagination_line_height_tablet=”2″ animation_style=”slide” auto=”on” auto_speed=”6000″ \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_team_member admin_label=”ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS CAUCUS” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ name=”ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS CAUCUS” background_layout=”light”]\n
Organized by Congresswoman Maxine Waters. An audience made up of Community and Corporate representatives engage in a proactive conversation and exploration of how we may collectively tap into our grassroots and high profile circles of influence to improve communication and quality of life between cultures and economic groups. The Celebrity panel included: Glynn & Jo An Turman, Danny Glover, Dawnn Lewis & Jim Pickens Jr.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_gallery _builder_version=”3.0.89″ show_title_and_caption=”on” show_pagination=”on” gallery_ids=”823,824″ fullwidth=”on” orientation=”landscape” zoom_icon_color=”#f2b144″ hover_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” background_layout=”light” pagination_font_size_tablet=”51″ pagination_line_height_tablet=”2″ animation_style=”slide” auto=”on” auto_speed=”6000″ \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_team_member admin_label=”BLACK HERITAGE HONORS” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ name=”BLACK HERITAGE HONORS” background_layout=”light”]\n
An annual celebration of those serving the City of Los Angeles in the areas of Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Literature, Education and Civic Service. I was honored to also perform the National Anthem at the event. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, John Legend, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Miyae Folkes, Vanessa Bell-Calloway, Kenny Lattimore, Nia Long, Dr. George McKenna, Bernard Parks, Tiny Lister, Assemblymember Curren Price, Speaker Herb Wesson, Judge Mablean Ephraim, Community & Civic Leaders and others were in attendance and honored.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.0.89″ src=”https:\/\/anewdayfoundation.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Cayman-Heart-Assoc-320.png” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_team_member admin_label=”CAYMAN HEART FUND” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ name=”CAYMAN HEART FUND” background_layout=”light”]\n
The Cayman Islands \u201cRed Party\u201d hosts a huge annual event to bring awareness to the seriousness of Heart Disease and life prolonging treatment and care. I was honored to be invited to perform in concert for the event.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.0.89″ src=”https:\/\/anewdayfoundation.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Black-Expo-320.png” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_team_member admin_label=”NATIONAL BLACK COLLEGE EXPO” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ name=”NATIONAL BLACK COLLEGE EXPO” background_layout=”light”]\n
For 17 years, Theresa Price – Founder & President of the National Black College Expo, has taken her mission of informing LMI high school students of the possibilities and benefits of higher education, as well as bringing representatives from more than 20 Colleges & Universities from across the country, in a \u201ccollege fair\u201d environment, to discuss their school options and offer \u201con the spot\u201d scholarships and college acceptance! Rapper – Yo Yo, singer – Anthony Lewis and others.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_gallery _builder_version=”3.0.89″ show_title_and_caption=”on” show_pagination=”on” gallery_ids=”902,903,904,905,906,907,908,909,910,911,912,913,914,915,920″ fullwidth=”on” orientation=”landscape” zoom_icon_color=”#f2b144″ hover_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” background_layout=”light” pagination_font_size_tablet=”51″ pagination_line_height_tablet=”2″ animation_style=”slide” auto=”on” auto_speed=”6000″ \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_team_member admin_label=”THE A NEW DAY CONCERT FOR A CAUSE” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ name=”THE A NEW DAY CONCERT FOR A CAUSE: THE ENTERTAINMENT FAMILY GIVES BACK” background_layout=”light”]\n
This bi-annual event is a unique All-Star concert experience, featuring 40+ celebrity Musicians, Civic Leaders, Singers, Artists & Performers, generously DONATING their performance\/appearance to raise awareness & financial support for community based non-profit organizations that serve the Inner City Community. Past beneficiaries: Los Angeles Urban League, EMPOWHER Institute, K.I.S.Foundation For Sickle Cell Disease.\u201d Featured performances\/appearances by: Dawnn Lewis (Co-Host; Vocalist), Nolan V. Rollins (Fmr CEO, LAUL), Donald Driver (Co-Host), Patrice Rushen (Musical Director), Jeffrey Polk (Director), Ki Ki Shepherd (K.I.S. Foundation), Betty LaMarr (EMPOWHER), Angie Fisher, Erica Campbell, Paul Jackson Jr., Alphonso Johnson, Kevin Piccard, Tone Loc, Doug E Fresh, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, DJ Malski, Ellis Hall, Erica Ash, Michael Jai White, Glynn & Jo An Turman, Melissa B!, Jim Pickens Jr., Jason George, Dule Hill, Tyrel Jackson Williams, Tylen Jacob Williams, Angela & Leroy Williams, Jay Lamont, Euge Groove, Major Crimes Cast: G.W. Bailey, Kearran Giovanni, Tony Denison, Phillip P. Keene & 94.7 The Wave Radio.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_gallery _builder_version=”3.0.89″ show_title_and_caption=”on” show_pagination=”on” gallery_ids=”845,839,844,846,838,842,837,850,841,849,848,847,840,843″ fullwidth=”on” orientation=”landscape” zoom_icon_color=”#f2b144″ hover_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” background_layout=”light” pagination_font_size_tablet=”51″ pagination_line_height_tablet=”2″ animation_style=”slide” auto=”on” auto_speed=”6000″ \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_team_member admin_label=”GUYANA” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ name=”GUYANA, SOUTH AMERICA MARANATHA MISSION BUILD” background_layout=”light”]\n
I traveled with my mother and aunt to our families home country of Guyana, South America, with Maranatha. Maranatha is a Seventh Day Adventist Christian Organization that travels the world bringing spiritual, medical & dental care, building schools and church\u2019s, providing services and support to communities in need, youth organizations & schools, orphanage\u2019s and senior citizen centers. During our 2 week stay, in addition to participating in all of the above, I sang for several worship services and led after school programs. After completing the construction on the first of four buildings in the new campus, my family & I explored the city and countryside of our families heritage. Kaiteur water fall.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_gallery _builder_version=”3.0.89″ show_title_and_caption=”on” show_pagination=”on” gallery_ids=”831,830,827,829,828,832,833,834″ fullwidth=”on” orientation=”landscape” zoom_icon_color=”#f2b144″ hover_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” background_layout=”light” pagination_font_size_tablet=”51″ pagination_line_height_tablet=”2″ animation_style=”slide” auto=”on” auto_speed=”6000″ \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_team_member admin_label=”HABITAT FOR HUMANITY” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ name=”HABITAT FOR HUMANITY” background_layout=”light”]\n
For more than 10 years I\u2019ve participated in building homes for deserving families in the Los Angeles area. I was also honored to provide a concert at their year end gala. Jo An Turman (Exec Dir. Community Affairs Habitat For Humanity), Pat Prescott (94.7 The Wave), Kiesha Brown (former WNBA star), T\u2019Keyah Keymah, Nyziere McGee, Rosalind Lott (niece), Anisha Bowman.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_gallery _builder_version=”3.0.89″ show_title_and_caption=”on” show_pagination=”on” gallery_ids=”855,852,853,854″ fullwidth=”on” orientation=”landscape” zoom_icon_color=”#f2b144″ hover_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” background_layout=”light” pagination_font_size_tablet=”51″ pagination_line_height_tablet=”2″ animation_style=”slide” auto=”on” auto_speed=”6000″ \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_team_member admin_label=”JACKSON LIMOUSINE” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ name=”JACKSON LIMOUSINE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER GIVEAWAY” background_layout=”light”]\n
For 35 years EJ Jackson\u2019s, Jackson Limousine company has not only been providing excellent service to the community and celebrities alike, he has fed more than 7,000 families every year, during the Thanksgiving holiday. Volunteers made of up Civil Leaders, Celebrities, businessmen & women from all walks of life and all corners of Southern California donate their time and manpower to box and distribute meals to the community in need. I\u2019m honored to have been serving on the front lines for the last 25 years. Although we are truly saddened by the passing of Mr. Jackson a year ago, his annual tradition carries on – just as he would have wanted. Others that regularly support the event: Congresswoman Maxine Waters & her husband Sidney Williams, L\u2019il Kim, Karen Waters, Hal Williams, Marla Gibbs, Darius McCrary, Ki Ki Sheperd, LAPD, KJLH, 94.7 The Wave.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_gallery _builder_version=”3.0.89″ show_title_and_caption=”on” show_pagination=”on” gallery_ids=”859,861,860″ fullwidth=”on” orientation=”landscape” zoom_icon_color=”#f2b144″ hover_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” background_layout=”light” pagination_font_size_tablet=”51″ pagination_line_height_tablet=”2″ animation_style=”slide” auto=”on” auto_speed=”6000″ \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_team_member admin_label=”MARTIN LUTHER” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ name=”MARTIN LUTHER KING JR MEMORIAL UNVEILING” background_layout=”light”]\n
I was honored to attend and perform in the week-long celebration of the unveiling of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial on the Mall in Washington, DC. Marvin Winans, Kenny Lattimore, Jesse Jackson.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_gallery _builder_version=”3.0.89″ show_title_and_caption=”on” show_pagination=”on” gallery_ids=”868,864,865,866,867,987″ fullwidth=”on” orientation=”landscape” zoom_icon_color=”#f2b144″ hover_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” background_layout=”light” pagination_font_size_tablet=”51″ pagination_line_height_tablet=”2″ animation_style=”slide” auto=”on” auto_speed=”6000″ \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_team_member admin_label=”K.I.S. FOUNDATION” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ name=”K.I.S. FOUNDATION FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE” background_layout=”light”]\n
Founded by Actress Ki Ki Sheperd; I served as one of her founding Board Members for more than 10 years. Her celebrity based foundation continues to raise awareness about the disease and the importance of testing as well as support for families struggling with the challenges of Sickle Cell Disease. The annual CBC (Celebrity Bowling Challenge) is one of LA\u2019s premiere fundraising events. Rocky Carroll also hosts an annual poker tournament that benefits the K.I.S. Foundation. Ki Ki Shepherd, Obba Babatunde\u2019, John Voight, Wayne Brady, Quinton Aaron, Jim Pickens Jr., Salli & D\u2019ondre Whitfield, Glynn Turman, Rocky Carroll, Timon Kyle Durrett, Donald Driver, Jeffery Anderson Gunter, Pitre Byrd, Omar Miller, Omar Dorsey, Nicolas Ashe, Mari Marrow, Christopher O\u2019Neal.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_gallery _builder_version=”3.0.89″ show_title_and_caption=”on” show_pagination=”on” gallery_ids=”872,871″ fullwidth=”on” orientation=”landscape” zoom_icon_color=”#f2b144″ hover_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” background_layout=”light” pagination_font_size_tablet=”51″ pagination_line_height_tablet=”2″ animation_style=”slide” auto=”on” auto_speed=”6000″ \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_team_member admin_label=”L.O.V.E.” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ name=”L.O.V.E.: LET ONE VOICE EMERGE” background_layout=”light”]\n
The Entertainment industry came together to create a music video project to raise awareness about the importance of voting – particularly for women. The song was composed by Siedah Garrett, Mervyn Warren, Brenda Russell & Patti Austin. The track is performed by A-List vocalists and celebrities such as: Lalah Hathaway, Judith Hill, KeKe Palmer, Fergie, Ayana Layli, Dawnn Lewis, Sandy Simmons-Williams, Keesha Sharp, Sheila E., Patti Austin, Siedah Garrett, Brenda Russell, Ciara & Sharon Lawrence.<\/p>\n