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Kezia
Modesty Williams founded Intimate Arrangements, LLC (www.intimate-arrangements.com)
in 2007 as a consultant-based business that serves couples in the
Washington DC Metropolitan Area as a full service company that specializes
in planning unique occasions for couples. Founded on the idea that
some people are challenged with thinking of creative ways to plan
a special occasion for their significant other and other people
simply do not have the time, Intimate Arrangements takes the stresses
that accompany organizing for your significant other while giving
the customer the convenience of simply showing up. We offer seven
packages that can be modified to fit your tastes. Additionally,
we consult with clients to create packages designed to fulfill specific
requests.
For
Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots,
A Film by Frank Martin, Hosted by Halle Berry
In
observance of February's Black History Month and in honor of
African-Americans who serve our country, "For Love of Liberty:
The Story of America's Black Patriots" premiers on most Public
Broadcasting System stations nationwide throughout the month.
Presented by Maryland Public Television, this is a powerful
documentary television series that salutes our African-American
service men and women and reveres their dedicated allegiance
to the United States military. The four-hour high-definition
(HD) film will air in two parts on PBS stations across the
country starting Monday, February 1 (check local listings).
Made with the U.S. Army's full cooperation (www.goarmy.com),
the....Read
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Dominican
Supermodel Miguel Perdomo has officially signed on to rip the
Runway at the 2010 launch of the Immaculate You Collection. This
Invite only upscale event will play host to a bevy of celebrities,
athletes and elected officials in the Washington, DC region.
Tagged the "FIRST" Dominican
Supermodel, Perdomo has appeared on several national and international
ads including Calvin Klein Underwear, Songs of Freedom Jeans,
Touch City USA Footwear, Rochester Big & Tall, and a
multitude of others. Perdomo has graced billboards across
the country on his campaign for AKOO Brand Clothing and is
most recognized as one of the key faces of SEAN JOHN FASHION
and has been modeling for the collection for the last 4 seasons...Read
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18th & M -
A Suspenseful Tale of Vigilante Justice Versus Street Thuggery
Who
wouldn't want Antonio Briscoe of the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan
Police Department circulating through their neighborhood? He
is a smart, brave, and talented police officer who also is
a weapons specialist with special ops training. Briscoe is
tired of the realities he faces every day on the streets of
Washington, D.C.: watching one criminal after another slip
through the justice system. But it doesn't take him long to
turn his weariness into action. Briscoe
becomes a man with a mission...to rid his city of violent predators.
Briscoe's decision to dedicate his life to vigilante justice
changes the course of his life forever. His outlook and courage
will inspire you to ponder the weighty issue of fairness and
examine your personal makeup. Do Briscoe's actions make him
a heroic avenger...Read
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College
Athlete Debuts In New Arena - Recording Industry
What’s
a college jock with literary talent and an economics degree
supposed to do in this economy? Become a recording artist/songwriter,
of course.
That’s
what Kwame Darko, a member of the nationally-acclaimed University
of Maryland soccer team, is pondering after graduating this
past December. The 22-year-old releases his mixtape on Jan.
30 as a player in a new arena and is a featured guest at Ozio
Restaurant & Lounge, a popular club in the nation’s
capital. The release party is hosted by KING Royal Event....Read
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2010 Prince
George's County Women's Fair Celebrates Women’s History
Month
The
Prince George’s County Women’s Fair planning committee
commemorates Women’s History Month with the 2010 Prince
George’s County Women’s Fair. The Women’s
Fair will take place on Saturday, March 6, 2010. The Fair will
be held at Prince George’s Community College, Largo,
MD in the Largo Student Center. This year’s theme is “Conquering
the Chaos – Women Meeting the Challenge.” Vice
President of Communications and Community Relations of the
Washington Nationals Baseball club and county resident Chartese
Burnett is the keynote speaker. First Lady of Prince George’s
County, Leslie Johnson,.....Read
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Did Disney
Copy the Look and the Name of Just Like Me's Princess Briana
to Create The Princess and The Frog Character, Princess Tiana?
The
first black princess on the same level as Snow White and Cinderella
was not Disney's Princess Tiana, it was Princess Briana. How Disney
came up with a name and a look so similar to another black princess
story already on the market three years prior to the announcement
of Princess Tiana raises serious questions. The questions gain
further traction when a Senior Manager of Disney Consumer Products
requested and received the Princess Briana book and other supporting....Read
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New African-American
Doll from The Sisterhood Boutique Inspires Women
A
new African-American doll has been created exclusively for The
Sisterhood Boutique™ by the Alexander Doll Company, a New
York-based company that continues to draw on the tradition, elegance
and innovation of Madame Alexander® dolls. Ivy Rose™
is a "first" for the Alexander Doll Company.
The creation
of the Ivy Rose™ doll collection hopes to unify women who
like creator and founder, Rochelle McAllister, desires a purpose
driven lifestyle and a natural appreciation for fashion and style....Read
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