Friday, January 24, 2014
My Family Showed Support at Vigil for Gun Violence Victims
On Monday, January 20, 2014, the Powerhouse Family traveled to Richmond, VA, with Cathy Rainey and her organization People Helping Our Youth Everyday, Inc. for the 21st Annual Vigil & Advocacy Day. The purpose of this trip to the State Capitol was to come together to remember those Virginians who have lost their lives to gun violence (whether by homicide, suicide or accidental) within the last 12 months. It was put on by The Virginia Center for Public Safety.
Groups from all over the nation came out as we also celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was assassinated on April 4, 1968. We heard from key officials, clergy who offered prayers and youth who recited words of hope and healing once spoken by MLK. We even held up cut-out hearts to represent those who were no longer with us.
Afterwards, we were led to the General Assembly Building to speak with legislators with regards to what they can do to bring about better background checks for those try to purchase guns. The children and I had the privilege of speaking with House of Delegate Member Daun Sessoms Hester, who is not only my sorority sister but who I also grew up under in leadership at my childhood church Mt. Gildead.
We got home a little after 8 pm. It was a day well spent. My children and I were truly impacted by what we experienced. It was stated that this was the largest turnout thus far, which also included the most youth to participate in the vigil. We'll be attending next year's vigil.
Please speak out against gun violence as it affects not only the families of the victims, but the communities and our world as well. Get in touch with your legislators and tell them that you want tougher background checks on gun purchases. Guns left in the wrong hands can be a deadly situation.
Groups from all over the nation came out as we also celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was assassinated on April 4, 1968. We heard from key officials, clergy who offered prayers and youth who recited words of hope and healing once spoken by MLK. We even held up cut-out hearts to represent those who were no longer with us.
Afterwards, we were led to the General Assembly Building to speak with legislators with regards to what they can do to bring about better background checks for those try to purchase guns. The children and I had the privilege of speaking with House of Delegate Member Daun Sessoms Hester, who is not only my sorority sister but who I also grew up under in leadership at my childhood church Mt. Gildead.
We got home a little after 8 pm. It was a day well spent. My children and I were truly impacted by what we experienced. It was stated that this was the largest turnout thus far, which also included the most youth to participate in the vigil. We'll be attending next year's vigil.
Please speak out against gun violence as it affects not only the families of the victims, but the communities and our world as well. Get in touch with your legislators and tell them that you want tougher background checks on gun purchases. Guns left in the wrong hands can be a deadly situation.
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Clara Huff signing House of Delegate Member Daun Sessoms Hester log book.
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House of Delegate Member Daun Sessoms Hester speaking to the youth.
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Group shot with House of Delegate Member Daun Sessoms Hester
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Family photo with House of Delegate Member Daun Sessoms Hester
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Me with House of Delegate Member Daun Sessoms Hester
Thursday, January 16, 2014
PMG Presents: "A Movie & A Conversation" Featuring an Anti-Bullying Documentary
Continuing in its efforts to bring awareness to the seriousness and effects of bullying on our youth, Powerhouse Media Group (PMG) will show the documentary "BULLY: PG-13 Version" for its "A Movie & A Conversation" series on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Indian River Public Library, 2320 Old Greenbrier Road, Chesapeake, VA 23325. Afterwards, a panel of educators, parents and community leaders will have a Q & A discussion about the documentary and how we can arm our youth against bullying.
Admission is $5, which can be paid in advance via Paypal to powerhouse4ever@gmail.com.
For more information, please contact Feona Sharhran Huff at powerhouse4ever@gmail.com (SUBJECT LINE: A MOVIE & A CONVERSATION) or (757) 202-3264.
Friday, January 10, 2014
"Say Bye-Bye to Bullying" Concert is in the Works!
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| "Spread Love Not Gossip" designed by Clara Huff |
Additionally, we are looking for an youth MC as well as donations, volunteers, and sponsors.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Feona Sharhran Huff
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
My Radio Interview with The Hot Morning Show Rocked!
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| Feona with Adrain, Kim, me and B Long |
My interview with the crew of The Hot Morning Show on WNSB Hot 91.1 FM (www.hot91online.com) was absolutely awesome. I was especially proud to be in the studio because the station sits on the campus of my beloved alma mater Norfolk State University. B Long, Kim Fields and Adrain asked some very engaging questions which made for a meaningful and powerful conversation.
I talked about my passion for empowering today's youth, my dedication to building up my community and the mission I'm on to help my fellow single moms through Solo Mommy Magaizne. Additionally, I shared the reasons why I am raising entreprenerial-focused children (FYI: Clara is the Founder & Artistic Director of My Budding Picasso Art and Timothy is the Owner of PositiviTEES by Timothy).
They invited me to come on the show anytime I wanted. I will certainly be back to give more more positive news. I have to send a special THANK YOU to Inez Kelly, my editor at Diva Life Magazine (www.divalifemagazine.com). She scheduled this interview for me so I could tell my story.
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Here's a Toast to a Healthy Heart!
I encourage you to exercise daily, incorporate a well-balance diet, go to your annual doctor's visit (and if something doesn't feel right at any given time get checked out), laugh a lot and stress less, develop positive relationships and educate others about heart disease.
Attending KMK Productions' "Power Women's Brunch" in Chesapeake, VA, has really got me thinking. We all know someone who has been affected by heart disease whether it's a family member, friend, co-worker, neighbor or you. We were present to gain more insight on the effects of heart disease among African-American women and to support the American Heart Association's "Go Red" initiative. Did you know that it is the NUMBER 1 cause of death among African-American women.
I had the esteemed pleasure of meeting Miss Gabrielle "Bri" Pinkney at the event. The 11 year old is a Heart Ambassador for the American Heart Association in which travels around the country to speak about heart disease and heart defects.She delivered a powerful and thoughtful message to the packed room of women all dolled up in red ensembles.
Let us be proactive in our health and practice preventive measures. I want to be around to see my children's children grow. How about you?! Thanks for the invitation Kim Wimish!
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