Ms. Toni Saunders
Urbanbuzzmag.com
By Nigeria Anderson
WE CELEBRATE EDUCATOR AND ARTS DIRECTOR MS. TONI
Ms. Toni known and beloved by her students, has reinvented a lost product that has been deleted out of our educational system. As we celebrate Women Month, it is our pleasure to bring to you Ms. Toni Saunders. Ms. Toni Saunders is an educator and arts director that is making headlines and headway with her students; from One World Middle School which is in my backyard Bronx NYC. If you read the news popularity suggests there is doom for our youth. Especially in urban communities, that teachers are burnt out underpaid and don’t care about our children. Well I have news for you it’s a lie. There is a remnant of teachers and professionals in their field that care. There are pioneers putting in work to ensure that our youth are offered a chance to be great. We celebrate Ms. Toni Saunders during Women Month for contributions in education and arts. I had the wonderful opportunity to interview her and she has a wealth of information to encourage the hearts of others.
Dr. Nycole Lyles Belton is a Preacher, Teacher, Motivational Speaker, Doctor, Author, TV Personality, Radio Personality, Event Host, Founder/CEO of Greatness In You, Inc. Now that we got that out of the way. I am here with Dr. Nycole Lyles Belton to share with you her new social ranking that surpasses all. What could be better than all the wonderful titles, I just mentioned in her introduction. Well, I will give you a little hint. It is in her new book titled Losing You Is Not An Option! Get Back Up And Fight! I feel a Color Purple moment coming on All My Life I Had To Fight. Sometimes, it can really feel like that. One situation, tragedy or trail after another. It’s like you can’t get a footing on what is going on around you or to you. The onset of depression and isolation can grip you and you can feel all alone. I have good news you are not alone. What I enjoy most about over comers is their ability to Stand and like Peter did when he saw Jesus, Walk out of the storm. For those of us who have been through, victory is now our only option. Dr. Nycole Lyles Belton new book titled Losing You Is Not An Option! Get Back Up And Fight! will help you navigate through. I had the great pleasure of speaking with her and it will bless you.
Bishop George Davis a teacher, worshiper, songwriter, influential leader and pastor of Impact Church in Jacksonville, Florida has released his new CD Captured by Your Love . Throughout this album, listeners will hear shades of Bishop Davis’s personal story. One of UBM’s favorites off the Cd is For the Rest of My Days. However, you will enjoy the entire Cd with special features of Key Players like Gail Holmes and Uncle Reece. We are extremely honored to always take part in celebrating the anointed and gifted in the five fold ministry. I had the awesome pleasure of speaking with Bishop George Davis regarding music, ministry and encouraging others through various gifts given to us which work within us. I would like you to listen to this great interview as we touch on various issues regarding prosperity and purpose.
Urbanbuzzmag.com would like you to help us celebrate one of New York City’s own playwright figures on the rise Charles Curtis. Charles Curtis is a playwright, director, actor, singer, professional voice and performance coach. He is currently at the Davenport Theatre, 354 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036, Saturdays at 3pm promoting his new project, Strings. Strings is a controversial play with meat to chew on, inspired by current events regarding black men. Charles Curtis play Strings is a view into the tumultuous life of a young African American man set to be executed. The story line is designed to reach all to search your hearts regarding your love for one another. Strings provokes you to delve inward and realize we are not that different. When life shows up at your door step how will you respond. Strings is based on a policing system in desperate need for change to protect not kill. Surprisingly, the Lawyer in this play is up for a real trial himself. I had the great opportunity to speak with Charles Curtis regarding his play Strings and hear his personal response of being a black man in America today.
Cupid is signatured around the world for his line dance song Cupid Shuffle. When you hear “To the Right,” “To the Right” Cupid’s anthem everyone make their way to the dance floor. Cupid has returned with a new album titled Dance Fever. The new album has a line dance song for all you line dance addicts, titled Swagger Line Dance. More importantly this album offers more of Cupid’s vocal ability with songs like Celebrate Life, High School Prom and Cell phone Blues. Dance Fever brings back party music flow. The album is receiving rave reviews, you can download the album from iTunes and Amazon. I had the pleasure of interviewing Cupid regarding his new project and his love for good music.
It’s hard sometimes to see the Lord in your midst when things are going well but He becomes very recognizable when the enemy comes in like a flood. Especially, when you know Him. Deborah Simpkins is a powerful motivational speaker, minister, entrepreneurial and author/publisher. I was super excited to interview Mrs. Simpkins regarding her new book Ministers with White Collars & Black Secrets: The Truth Exposed. Although, I did not read the book prior to this interview. Based on the title, the principle remains the same. One which comes to mind, you will reap what you sow. I am glad to hear Mrs. Simpkins account regarding her church hurt experience. An experience many try to keep silent about. In order for us to heal, sometimes you have to talk about it. Amen. I believe this interview will help everyone who listens.
Born in 1942 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Janice Lennard has been involved with ballet, yoga and pilates through study, practice and instruction for over 65 years. Her early immersion in artistic expression through dance probably explains her ability to project an aura of positioning perfection, fulfillment of purpose, and sheer fun for the observer of her beautifully synchronized motion. With enchanting ease, grace and warmth, Janice’s artistry captivates her audience with every musically infused movement. Janice Lennard says as long as she can she will teach others. Yoga requires great discipline and can be empowering. I had the pleasure of speaking with Janice Lennard regarding her passion and teaching. Tune in and learn how to be fit for life.
Tonya Moore may wear many titles but her best title is overcomer. She is an author, entertainment executive, entrepreneur, and mother. The multi-talented Tonya Moore has recently added a single You Are The Source Of My Strength to accompany her book I’M All F*d (Freed) Up: The Story of My Life. Her single is a love song to God, praising Him for His faithfulness. Tonya Moore is very humble when explaining that her Cd is not for vain glory but paying honor to God. Her testimony might make you shout and rejoice with us. Tonya explains in detail how she birthed this project out and I believe it will serve as a good ministry tool for most. It is her personal cry from her heart to our Heavenly Father for all He has done.
Acclaimed songstress Michelle Carr was raised in a musically rich and diverse environment, harmonizing with her family around the fireplace in Alta Loma, California; Singing in her high school’s choir, musical productions and performing every season with the community theater. Her love of music is boundless, embracing artists as diverse as Sarah Vaughan, Leontyne Price, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell and her mentor Nancy Wilson for inspiration. Michelle Carr earned degrees from both California State Polytechnic University and The Juilliard School in New York City where she studied classical voice. She also studied jazz piano with Johnny “Hammond” Smith and was a member of his vocal jazz ensemble and worked with Jazz Trumpeter Roy Hargrove, Contemporary Jazz band Hiroshima and bassist Christian McBride’s funk band Escape Route. Years of classical training and a keen understanding of musical composition, arranging and vocal technique have provided her with the foundation to create a style that embodies classical, Jazz, Pop, R&B and Folk, which she has done with passion, emotion and technical precision.
Mark McLean’s recently released album, FEEL ALRIGHT is a triumphant work that is being welcomed by music enthusiasts regardless of genre preferences. It effectively features seven artists lending their skillful vocals on a myriad of styles from Soul, Blues/Funk, Pop/Rock, to Jazz both Cool & New Orleans-hot. The singers, musicians – the entire ensemble, with multi-talented Mark McLean at the helm, adroitly break all the rules on FEEL ALRIGHT with 11 eclectic tracks, each one a stand-alone success.