Circle of Sisters 2011

Sunday, Oct. 9^th, I had the opportunity to attend the 5^th annual Circle of Sisters convention at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York City. Sponsored by 107.5 WBLS-FM and 1190 WBLI-AM, the Circle of Sisters was a two-day event that's filled with concerts, informative events and panel of discussions about how African American women can ameliorate their lives by staying fit, eating healthy and tons of other activities.

In attendance were many A-list celebrities, such as, Boris Kodjoe and wife Nicole Ari Parker, radio personality, Egypt, runner-up in season two of BET’s ‘Sunday’s Best”, Jessica Reedy, and winner of season three, LeAndra Johnson, as well as many others. Although I didn't get the opportunity to go both days, I absolutely enjoy myself. 

It was also my pleasure to meet some of the celebrities, like Egypt and Brian Carter, who gave great me advice on my endeavors in my degree in Journalism.

Here's a video of the Circle of Sisters 2011 (Courtesy of Circle of Sisters).

Me meeting radio personality Liz Black

Nicole Ari Parker & Boris Kodjoe 

BET's Sunday's Best Winner of Season 3, LeAndra Johnson



Trin-I-Tee 5:7 were also performing! 

Me meeting Runner up of BET's Sunday's Best Season 2, Jessica Reedy

Aww man! I must say meeting Jessica Reedy was such an honor! She’s just so down to earth, and humble, that even when she was bombarded after her performance with fans, she still managed to kept her cool. 

The City Gym Boys were also in FULL EFFECT! (eye candy for the ladies!) 

One of the COOLEST DJ I've met DJ Marcy & I

DJ Marcy & I trying to be cool. 

From left to right: Boris Kodjoe, Nicole Ari Parker & Brian Carter

On Sunday, the Circle of Sisters had a Gospel Explosion that was attended by many well known Gospel artist, such as, Dorinda Clark- Cole, Canton Jones, Erica and Tina, a group also known as Mary Mary

Dorinda Clark-Cole

*Courtesy of Circle of Sisters

The legendary Yolanda Adams

*Courtesy of Circle of Sisters

Joe & Coco Brother

*Courtesy of Circle of Sisters

Erica & Tina members of Mary Mary

*Courtesy of Circle of Sisters

Canton Jones performing at the Gospel Concert
*Courtesy of Circle of Sisters

Canton Jones
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Radio personality Coco Brother
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The exercise forum

Overall, this was one of the most informative, adventurous and inspiring conventions I have been to to date; and I am most certainly looking forward to going next year!