Rockin for Rockaway had come to an end. I did it. Out of thin air, with a couple of friends in a couple of weeks, I had pulled together an impressive five-part live concert event with open bar, delicious catered food, … Continue reading
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Before and Real Fro (Oh Yes I Did)
“If you love the fro so much, why don’t you go to the salon and get a real one?” said a whole lot of you. Playing on your suggestion, to host my ROCKIN for ROCKAWAY Sandy relief fundraiser Tuesday night, I … Continue reading
Come Rock for Rockaway!
A few weekends ago I spent a day volunteering in Rockaway with Team Rubicon, doing the not-so-glamorous job of tearing down walls and gutting basements. Basements that were once covered in children’s wallpaper – cozy spaces that held home offices, … Continue reading
The Craziest Thing I Did In College
Eight years ago in college, I started a fashion magazine. Details of how that came to happen could fill a lengthy novel, and perhaps one day they will. Or maybe it’ll be a coffee table book. Hmmmmmm. Well, either way, … Continue reading
Fro’d Chicken
Last night I attended a fried chicken extravaganza – the NYC Food & Wine Festival Shake & Bake, hosted by Whoopi Goldberg and DJ’d by Questlove. It was a last minute invitation, and no event had ever sounded more perfect. Held at … Continue reading
Afro’s First Outing: The Do-Over
After taking in that first life-changing breath of fro-ish air on St. Marks Place, I met up with my rad roommate Jessie and we headed out for our much-anticipated Sunday plans: The Do-Over. A day to dance, celebrate and do the … Continue reading
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