People
Barbara Lowenstein
My agent! Barbara always has my back.
Bridgett M. Davis
Along with being a filmmaker, novelist and college professor, Bridgett is mom of my son’s best friend, Tyler.
Dorothy Randall Gray
This writer and good friend inspires me.
E. Lynn Harris
You probably already know him, or at least his books. I met this prolific writer “back in the day.”
Eisa Ulen
Buy her book, “Crystelle Mourning,” and read her thoughtful blog.
Erin Bried
Check out Erin’s celebrity musings on self.com
Gina Lombardi
Gina is the LA trainer. Keep an eye out for her book—our book—Deadline Fitness, coming out in 2008.
Gordon Chambers
Meeting Gordon was a gift from Essence Magazine. His songs are haunting and soulful, especially when he sings them.
Harriette Cole
Another Essence alum, Harriette is now taking Ebony higher, along with everything else she does.
Hilary Beard
Hilary is my “energy partner,” colleague in the writing/editing game and friend.
Jacqueline Woodson
Great writer and even better friend. Get ready for her next novel, After Tupac and D Foster, coming in 2008.
Keith Boykin
His site is as smart as he is!
Lori Tharps
Lori calls herself a “multicultural maven;” check out her blog, “My American Meltingpot.”
Lorry Salcedo
Take a look at the photographic work of my children’s father.
Louise Rafkin
A funny, wonderful writer-friend.
Louise Sloan
Look for her book, “Knock Yourself Up: A Tell-all Guide to Becoming a Single Mom.”
Lydia Mann
The fantastic Lydia designed this site.
Martha Southgate
We used to sit next to each other at Essence. The author of three books, read her latest, Third Girl from the Left.
Rob Fields
Bridgett’s “other half,” Rob is the pop culture “go-to guy.”
Stephanie Stokes Oliver
Yet another Essence “sister-friend,” Steph always has plenty going on, including Ultimacy, a retreat in Anguilla.
Toshi Reagon
My friend and favorite musician.
Staceyann Chin
What a powerful poet, writer and friend.
Terry McMillan
She has never lost her “groove.” I always got early reads on her books when I edited the excerpts for Essence.
Groups
Ascent
Ascent is a not-for-profit organization committed to the professional development and career excellence of multicultural women founded by Professor Ella L.J. Edmonson Bell.
Black AIDS Institute
This organization is run by visionary Phill Wilson
Black Women’s Health Imperative
Formerly the Black Women’s Health Project, this group is still doing good work.
Black Women’s Health Study
I’m proud to be part of this study, which has been looking at the lives and health of nearly 60,000 of us since 1995.
