NABFEME NEWS!

WOW! The months on the calendar have been flippin' like crazy! Its almost fall already! Shouts to our many young friends who are headed back to school! Good luck sisters… our future CEOs!

You've heard the old saying… "cooking with gas" … back in the day that meant you were really on top of your game! Today's entertainment mogul sisters are showing us what on top of your game really means. They're hot and cooking a bit faster… electronically and with more power! Los Angeles Network Group Leader Debra Hughes recently signed a million dollar concert promotion deal to take several R&B recording artists to Europe. Artists on the bill include Keith Sweat, Silk, and New Edition … with headliner Janet Jackson!!! Deb… you go girl!

Congrats to Cynthia Johnson holding down the top promotions spot at the newly restructured Warner Bros. Records. Another top player at Warner is Ms Chonita Floyd, look for some blazing artist marketing plans from this young lady. Through the shake up at the bunny, we're proud to say our some of our members held strong, Monique Davis, Colleen Wilson, Camille Hackney among others. Shouts to Sony Music's Lisa Ellis… in her new position as General Manager, girl we are so proud of you!! We couldn't close this segment without mentioning Nzingha Stewart! Nzingha is the new flavor in music video production… tight shots, incredible scenes, smart artists know who to call for the right video… you go girl!

CONGRATS to our sister and CEO Ms Sylvia Rhone! Sylvia begins her reign at Universal Records and we know many hits and superstars are about to follow.

NABFEME recently presented SISTERHOOD: A Network of Our Own™in various markets around the country. A celebration of sisterhood, this event was held in New York, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Detroit to name a few cities. The session presented women in entertainment with a comfortable and inspiring environment to discuss the issues of being a woman of color in music & entertainment. The highlight of the session was the NABFEME Sisterhood Prayer written by Board member Pam Wells, the soul searching, thought provoking, God inspired prayer was read simultaneously by all attending at 3:00 p.m. in each market.

Congratulations to Vikki Johnson, BET Public Affairs and Event Director who was recently awarded the first ever, NABFEME Beta Woman Award… an award designed to highlight and bring attention to the "next generation of leadership women" in music and entertainment. The award was given during the Los Angeles Network's Induction Ceremony. Also, during that ceremony we were proud to present Delores Simon Thompson of KJLH with the NABFEME Arm of Support Award for community service.

Coming Up!
NABFEME has a series of events planned September and October… beginning with the "Up Close & Personal Empowerment Series." The first being held at the New York Open Center on Tuesday, September 14th during Fashion Week featuring Image Consultant, Leisel Quamie, Beauty Editor, Tia Williams, Designer April Walker, Fur Designer, Elaine Joseph and Ruff Ryders brand manager, Gloria Blake. Moderator for this event is Syndicated Lifestyle Columnist Audrey Adams … you do not want to miss this!! Other coming events include:

• Sept. 13th - Houston/Gulf Coast Network's Monday Night "Women Who Jam" Artist Showcase at the historic Cotton Exchange Bar in Houston, TX.
• Sept. 17th - "From Head of the Class to Head of the Game" a workshop and panel discussion at North Carolina A&T University featuring industry veterans, Terri Rossi, Lorraine Murphy and Radio Programmer Cy Young.
• Sept 20th - NABFEME hosts a power booth at the Megar Evers College Career Fair from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
• Sept. 22nd - NABFEME hosts "From Head of the Class to Head of the Game" at New York University
• Oct 3rd - Soul Sista Sunday, a networking Power Breakfast presented by the Los Angeles Network at the Wyndam Belage Hotel, stay tuned for details.

On Sunday, September 26th at the Art Showcase Gallery in Philadelphia, Sisters' Sanctuary present the "As Powerful as You Want To Be" Tea Party featuring famed media strategist, Karen Taylor-Bass. Learn to be as powerful as you want to be with keen insights and positive motivation from Karen Taylor-Bass, media specialist for Jill Scott, Musiq, Duafe Holistic Hair Care Salon, Hidden Beach Recordings, Sony Music, and Universal Records. The Sisters' Sanctuary Tea Party, hosted by Lacey C. Clark, founder of Mahagani Productions is an open-forum discussion series dedicated to the holistic and unconditional self-love of Black women.

ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Here's what's happening @ NABFEME, Inc.:

• Health & Wellness Director Wanda Fisher announces a brand new partnership that will have here opening new offices in Dominique!
• Media Relations Director, Kristen Buchanan has relocated to New York
• Imelba Martinez and Karen Hence have been named National Events Managers for NABFEME, Inc.