NABFEME
A community of advocacy, empowerment, and solidarity ... representing what gender value means to us! These observations gave birth to NABFEME..
NABFEME was founded in the summer of 1999 by entertainment industry executive, Johnnie Walker. In this era, entertainment business conferences were the key point of visibility, connectivity and inclusion. Ms Walker noticed that these events rarely focused on women, nor did they provide a female perspective or basic content that offered career support for women. Another interesting point was few o
09/13/2024
It's gettin' hot in here, Im'ma take my...🤣 The Women Who Jam! line up is 🔥🔥 Doechii, Shirley Lites, Castella, Dee Simon, Rapsody... and we just gettin' started... 💕
09/13/2024
What will drive you to the polls on November 5th??? Women's Rights, Childcare, Healthcare, School Safety, Gun Control??? Sept 17th is National Voter Registration Day and we want you to be ! We've also invited some good folks to join us on Facebook LIVE Johnnie Walker Wed, Sept 18th at 8:30p/E - 7:30p/C to help us out! Know your voter status... Know the deadlines, your polling place and what forms of ID you'll need. ... It's "YOUR VOICE"... we want to make sure it's heard at the Ballot Box!
09/13/2024
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? A strong brand with a compelling message is your key to success! On Sept 23rd at 8p/E... Join NABFEME for an exclusive learning workshop that will help you unleash the power of your business! Led by Google's North Carolina Digital Coach, Enovia Bedford and hosted by NABFEME-Charlotte this workshop is a gamechanger! You'll learn how to enhance your online presence, expand your network and reach your professional goals! Register now https://tinyurl.com/GoogleComunity and "Grow With Google!"
In the days leading up to the November 5th Presidentilal election... make sure you know what the deadlines are in your city or state. Make sure you are eligible to vote... check your status! Know your polling place and what is on your ballot! Check to see what forms of ID you will need. Be prepared... it's Your Voice - Your Choice...
09/06/2024
It's 🎧and the beats are bumpin'🎶... Women Who Jam!
09/06/2024
The freedoms we enjoy in this country do not depend on any one of us, not even some of us... it depends on ALL of us! As we get closer to Nov 5th... we encourage you to "DO SOMETHING!" Whether it's urging your friends to vote, giving someone a lift to the polls, showing your children that YOU participate in the process, or reminding colleagues to check their registration to ensure they are eligible to vote... heck, check your own registration!! Every effort counts... for making a difference! Join our "Live Sister Chat" www.facebook.com/msjohnniewalker ... Wednesday Sept 11th at 8:30pm/E - 7:30pm/C!
09/02/2024
My deepest condolences to Keith and family during this difficult time. Navigating through the music industry has never been easy... and for so many of us, including myself, Martha Frye was that guiding light.💕 Rest in Paradise my friend... your legacy will endure forever.❤️❤️❤️
09/02/2024
My Queens out there giving Labor Day audiences the time of their lives‼️ Bringing excitement to the stage at Taylor's of Houston with smooth vocals and whole lotta soul... NABFEME Sisters Anne Pettaway LeSear and Sharnette Hyter simply showin' out!!🔥🔥 Women Who Jam! for real!
08/29/2024
to that special moment when World-Renowned Poet, Author, Commentator, Activist, and Educator Nikki Giovanni graced the stage and empowered the women of NABFEME!💕
08/27/2024
Tuesday morning 9am/C, please join NABFEME CEO Ms Johnnie Walker on "Community Voices" with Rev. Dr. Denise Donnell on KABF 88.3FM in Little Rock! View on Facebook "LIVE" or call in and add your voice to the conversation... it promises to be a very interesting chat! Please join in!
08/27/2024
Meet NABFEMEDetroit member, Dawn E Webb!!👏🏾👏🏾
Meet Dawn Webb Alright - so today we've got the honor of introducing you to Dawn Webb. We think you'll enjoy our conversation, we've shared it below. Dawn, appreciate you joining us today. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do? I learned how to become a booking agent by trial and error.
08/26/2024
Got that turn-up goin' on! Women Who Jam! We create the show, and our partners bring it to the masses!👏🏾💕 Much Love to our Monday ... Soul Station Radio/London, GS RADIO NEWARK, WVFG 107.5 and The Jay King Network!
08/22/2024
Coming to the stage... NABFEME Member Towonda Kilpatrick-Raffety and an exciting new We Fika Films play... "When a Man Speaks, A Woman Listens!" Currently in production and on the lookout for talented male and female actors and singers – submit your headshot and brief resume to [email protected] before the October 18th deadline! Don't miss your chance to shine and take center stage!
08/20/2024
There are some who bring such a bright light to our lives that even after they are gone, the beauty of that light continues to shine.💕🙏🏾💕 I am reminded of our "Conversation With A Legend" series and the honor of having Winsome Sinclair share her amazing career journey with us. God decides 🙏🏾and we are the village. You can help... a GoFundMe account has been set up for Winsome's sons who will need your love and support.❤️❤️
Donate to Help Micah and Kairo in Loving Memory of Winsome, organized by Kirk Sinclair Our sweet angel Winsome Sinclair was a “woman of the word”. She believe… Kirk Sinclair needs your support for Help Micah and Kairo in Loving Memory of Winsome
08/19/2024
How Black Women in Entertainment Are Mobilizing for Kamala Harris During the DNC and Beyond "We can never take our foot off the pedal for one instant," says producer Debra Martin Chase.
08/18/2024
ESSENCE has exclusively confirmed that former First Lady Michelle Obama will speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week.
This highly anticipated speech will place Mrs. Obama among a lineup of prominent Democratic leaders rallying to support Vice President Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as they officially become the party’s nominees for the 2024 election.
This announcement follows last month’s viral video featuring Mrs. Obama, former President Barack Obama, and VP Harris, in which the Obamas officially endorsed her for president, which now has more than 117 million views.
The Former First Lady’s influence extends beyond her endorsement. She leads “When We All Vote,” a nonpartisan initiative to increase voter participation, particularly among underrepresented groups.
Read more at ESSENCE.com.
08/17/2024
Today is National Nonprofit Day, and we salute our many NABFEME supporters and friends for their tireless assistance, extraordinary work, and commitment, which allows our mission to flourish and continue. We humbly ask for your support to aid our work. You can make a donation here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=7TC2WPJ7AEBME
08/16/2024
Catch the Women Who Jam! Friday Vibe!💕 The music arm of NABFEME... is the ultimate "cool-spot" for music lovers who appreciate the beauty of female artistry! It's more than music... it's a movement that empowers women to showcase their talent and connect with a community that shares their passion. 🎶 🎶
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08/13/2024
With the NABFEME 25th Anniversary fast approaching, we proudly look back at 25 years of championing education, equity, and empowerment for women while advocating for inclusion. On August 17th, National Nonprofit Day, we invite you to support and our work with a donation. Your contribution, no matter the size, will be greatly appreciated! PLEASE DONATE: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=7TC2WPJ7AEBME Thank You for your support!💕
08/08/2024
It's that time again... the NABFEME Members Bi-Monthly Meeting, where we connect, network and share resources. Non-members are encouraged to participate! The meeting, via Zoom is Saturday, Aug 10th at 11a/EDT. Members will receive the login link, however, non-members who wish to join us can send an email request to [email protected] and we'll make sure you receive the link. We look forward to connecting with you!
07/20/2024
Feeling great sadness😢😢 at the loss of a true warrior and giant. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family and all those whom she served. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Sheila Jackson Lee, long-serving Democratic congresswoman and advocate for Black Americans, dies at 74 | CNN Politics Sheila Jackson Lee, a longtime Democratic congresswoman from Texas who was an outspoken advocate for Black Americans for decades, has died, according to a statement from her office. She was 74.
07/15/2024
Beautiful Monday! God is Good 🙏🏾 Praying all is well in your world! We❤️music and as a branch of NABFEME... Women Who Jam! shares good music created by many incredibly talented ladies!🎶 Hello ‼️ The show debuts today on WVFG 107.5 Fm/Uniontown at 2pm/CDT!
GS RADIO NEWARK Jay King Network
07/11/2024
to our NABFEME Queen Ms Wendy Moten!! Italy & Rufus Thomas Park are about to get the "Wend" knocked outta them!🤣🤣 Backed by the Memphis Music Hall of Fame Band... this year's Porretta Soul Festival is gonna be off the chain memorable and fantastic!👏🏾💕👏🏾
07/05/2024
Since I'm over here digging in the crates,🤣 here's a memory from my time at the Memphis Music Commission... "A Taste of Memphis Music Cookbook" This cookbook was a mouthwatering collection of recipes from Memphis Musicians and was widely featured in local grocery stores, bookstores, and restaurants. It was created with the purpose of raising funds to support the Musicians Healthcare Program. I remember this book signing, where Kurt KC Clayton's Mom shared her beloved "Sweet Potato Pie" recipe, and the cookbook's art designer Will Phillips, stopped by to join the celebration!
07/05/2024
from the NABFEME archives. Good events become great events when the support team shows up! RIH Bert Padell!🙏🏾🙏🏾 This was an amazing night in NYC!
06/28/2024
Thank you to the Antonio Parkinson Project... always honored to share.
Johnnie Walker's Bold Journey: From Black Country Music DJ to Def Jam Powerhouse | EP 36 In this compelling episode of the Antonio Parkinson Project, we feature an in-depth interview with the legendary Johnnie Walker, a pioneering Black country m...
06/28/2024
... Women Who Jam! Friday... our playlist is filled with divas you know and some amazing divas you should know! ... support . Don't forget... join me Saturday, June 29th 10am/CDT for MEMPHIS MUSIC: 20 Feet From Greatness! Powerful gems you won't hear anywhere else👏🏾👏🏾
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NABFEME was founded in the summer of 1999 by entertainment industry executive, Johnnie Walker. Ms Walker recognized that most entertainment industry conferences, seminars and events rarely focused on women or provided a female perspective; plus, the content offered rarely produced career support for women. Another interesting note was many entertainment companies had few women of color in positions of power. This frustration, compounded with being a woman with aggressive career goals, was the catalyst for creating NABFEME.. the National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment, Inc. .
Ms Walker's desire for change inspired the creation of a vehicle that would work to support and increase the awareness of women in entertainment, raise the profile of women of color in the business and provide opportunities for women to network, learn, empower themselves and have access to industry leaders. Once the concept for the organization was formalized and the business and marketing plans were developed, Ms Walker recruited several women who represented various disciplines within music and entertainment to become a part of the founding board… and NABFEME was born.
The organization was formed to create a support and empowerment resource base for professional women of color in music and entertainment. Based in New York, the focus of the organization would be economic and career development for its members. The first meetings were held via teleconference and included Toni Bell, Michelle Madison, Gwen Priestly, Vanessa Barryer, Ramona Harrison-Hardy and NABFEME Founder, Johnnie Walker. The original six were visionary women who understood the importance of lending their time, energy and experience to creating an organization that would be dedicated to empowering, mentoring and promoting women of color in entertainment.
NABFEME has evolved into a first class worldwide organization with 20 Networks in the USA and 2 Networks that operate internationally in Canada and Africa. The organization continues to grow and expand,... remaining constant has been the vision and the values that were conceived at the very first meeting of the women of NABFEME.
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