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MISS SOPHIA was born in Calvert, Texas. She grew up in Houston, Texas and graduated from Lamar Sr. High School. She attended Texas Southern University where she majored in Theater. MISS SOPHIA has been a comedian for quite some time and enjoys making people laugh. Her hobbies are: reading, traveling, singing, telling jokes, eating, eating, eating, watching the news, sports and just chillin'; did I say eating? MISS SOPHIA travels and host pageants on a national level. She moved to Atlanta with dreams of taking her comedy career to the next level. She had not thought about radio, but it was in GOD'S plans, Grandma always said that GOD has a plan for all of our lives. Being a part of the FRANK AND WANDA MORNING SHOW is a dream that someone else dreamed for me, and she can't thank V-103 enough for this blessing. MISS SOPHIA still hosts club parties and performs regularly in NEW YORK, TEXAS, FLORDIA and TENNESSEE. There is nothing like seeing MISS SOPHIA live and you can book her for your birthday party, anniversary party, pageants, wedding, graduation, prom, office party or funeral she'll be there.oh yeah, and if you want a career in radio, you don't get to sleep, nobody told her. Favorite foods are anything cooked, just kidding, soul food and Mexican. Her favorite music is gospel. YOLANDA ADAMS is her favorite artist. What she likes about Atlanta is that it's like living in HEAVEN if you are an entertainer; you see everybody. Something interesting that you should know about MISS SOPHIA is that she wishes the whole world was just one big happy family and she's doing her part to make that happen. Her quote is: THE WHOLE WORLD IS A STAGE FOR ME TO SHARE MY GOD-GIVEN TALENT WITH EVERYONE, SO SMILE, BECAUSE GOD LOVES YOU AND LAUGHTER IS GOOD FOR YOU. www.myspace.com/misssophiav103
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Rev. Dr. Kathi E. Martin is a community "bridge builder" who believes we are more powerful change agents when working together. She is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ who presently serves as Minister for Pastoral Care and Counseling at The Victory Church in Stone Mountain, Georgia. She also leads the evening worship at First Metropolitan Community Church in Atlanta. Dr. Martin has a Bachelor or Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from New Jersey Institute of Technology, a Master of Divinity from The Interdenominational Theological Center, and a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary where her project was entitled: "Wounded and Healed in the House of a Friend: The Faith Experience of African American Gay and Lesbian Persons" Dr. Martin is also a motivational speaker with a message of hope and encouragement for persons living with chronic illnesses. She is working on two books. One is based on her own journey with Multiple Sclerosis. The other is a novel that explores the ethical dynamics of relationships |
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Queen (Kween S. Shantey) never studied theater in college nor attended a prestige school of the Arts. She's actually a Business major with a minor in Marketing Management. She knew at the age of two she was going to be a superstar yet back then she called it a "Punk-rocker." Queen made her professional acting debut in an Off-Broadway show titled, "How Black Folks got Stuck between the Rock and a Hard Place" in 2002. Her performance landed her lead roles in two more Off-Broadway productions, "Say it Loud, being Black and been Proud" and "To be Young, Black and Gifted with Rap". She toured with the three productions for three years. Along the way she starred in the award-winning movie, "Independents Doin Major Things" and "Word". Combining her writing skills as a poet and passion for acting Queen (Kween S. Shantey) wrote her first one-woman show, "Open Scars". The shows first time debuting at an Atlanta Play Festival (2006), "Open Scars" won an award for "Best Production 2006" and Queen won "Best Female Lead Actress." "Open Scars" has been modified into a film and is available on her website www.justqueen.com and www.myspace.com/justthqueen. Not bad for a "wanna be" punk-rocking marketing major!
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Kimberly'Nichole is a star on the rise with skills that command respect from fans as well as the entertainment industry. She is living her purpose through her art, putting pen to paper and the microphone to her mouth with a determination and desire that can't be ignored. Having already taken her music, literally, from coast to coast, she will continue to introduce those yearning for something new to the Young Soul Movement. Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, the city that spawned legends Jimi Hendrix and Quincy Jones, Kimberly'Nichole has always had a talent for music and lyrics. She began singing as a toddler, learning to play the clarinet at ten and writing songs before she even hit her teens. Motivated to experience life outside of her hometown after high school, she enrolled at Atlanta, Georgia's Spelman College, one of the top liberal arts institutions of higher learning for women. www.myspace.com/kimberlynicholemusic
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 | ROD SMITH - WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
Rod currently serves as Program Director for the National Center for Human Rights Education, where he works tirelessly to promote a democratic society in the US where each citizen is educated on human rights and those rights are enforced and protected. He has written articles for "Essence" and "Black Issues" magazines dispelling the false images of Gay Black Men. He owns his own pr company, The Rod Smith Agency, and plans to pursue a Master of Science in Urban Policy Studies at Georgia State University. He is a proud father of a beautiful daughter and is presently single and very happy. |
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Dawn McClain's soulful path began in Los Angeles, California, where like so many great African American singers; her musical foundation was established in the church. Dawn began singing and directing choirs at age 11, and she continued to develop her skills throughout high school. After completing her tour of duty in the United State Air Force, she moved to Atlanta, Georgia where she has become well known for her unique sound. Around Atlanta, Dawn has trail blazed her way to the stages of clubs such as the Apache Café, Café 290 and the Hard Rock Café. Dawn is a Hard Rock Café Harmony in Life show favorite-also performing at Centennial Olympic Park. Dawn was also the featured lead singer for Sol Factor, an upcoming band in Atlanta, Georgia. In a short time, the group has gained its own claim to fame by opening for soul singer Kem at the Lithonia Concert Series. They have also opened at the Michael Baisen show, 2006 Wing Fest and V-103's Art and Jazz show. Dawn McClain is certainly one to watch. Her incredible harmonious skills are a gift to be shared and a secret not to be kept. |
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