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Growing
up in After
leaving LSU, Ivory was pursued by Southern University for the position of
athletics academic advisor. "Ms. Tabb" thrived and consistently
brought fresh ideas and innovative processes to the institution. After one year
in this position, Ivory accepted another challenge and became Southern’s new
assistant women's basketball coach. Though she had never played a game of
basketball in her life, Ivory approached this new venture ferociously and
developed the team’s first branding strategy by creating marketing efforts and
promotions that popularized and populated the women's basketball games. It was
also during this time that Ivory began developing relationships with well-known
entertainers by negotiating special performances and appearances at the school. Throughout
the years, Ivory has continued to help guide the professional sports careers of
several prominent athletes, including Stromile Swift, Michael Clayton, Marcus
Spears and Jamarcus Russell. These professional athletes, in particular,
specifically recognized her ambitions and recruited Ivory to serve as their
manager once professionally drafted. Ivory has also booked and managed
appearances for many entertainment marketing agencies, as well as AT&T and
State Farm. Today,
Ivory is the entertainment industry’s most sought after executive and
personality. Only Ivory can see the world like she does…and it’s time for
everyone to hear IT and see IT! She recently participated as a contestant on
VH1’s hit reality show I Want to Work for Diddy 2, vying for the once in a
lifetime opportunity to work for Hip Hop hit maker and businessman
extraordinaire Sean “Diddy” Combs. Her appearance on the show further
propelled this exuberant personality into the spotlight, making her a powerful
force. With charm, beauty and fierce business savvy, Ivory is taking over and
giving the world a Piece of Ivory along the way. Ella
Curry, EDC Creations
Meet Sultry Recording Artist Erin Stevenson
Black
Pearls Magazine: What is it like for you to perform before thousands?
Believe
Again in 2010!
A video clip aired recently on ABC Nightline stating that 70% of black women are single and that there are over 1.8 million more black women than black men. It also reports 42% of black women have never been married, and that a large number of them will remain single as there are currently 12 women to every 1 black male. Upon first reading that report it's easy to feel disheartened and get in a funk. However, we must remember that based on the billions of people in the world, as you believe God for a mate, remember - You only need one. Also, I want to submit to you, to counteract their report - "Whose report, will you believe?"
I remember speaking to a wonderful woman of God who was in her early forties and still single saying, "I've just given up." I was crushed listening to her words because, to me, she was not only giving up on ever being married, but she was also giving up on the one thing that we, as believers, should never, under any circumstances, give up on - and that's hope. But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Romans 8:25 It's quite alright to desire marriage, and it's even okay to believe it can happen for you. However, you don't want your desire to turn into an anxious care (Philippians 4:6), or even a want. The Word of God reminds us in Psalm 23:1, The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. The word, "want," in this passage of Scripture means, "to fail, want, lessen, (have) lack, make lower, want." In other words, it indicates that something is missing in one's life, however with God on your side you already have every thing you could ever need. Instead of "wanting" a mate, I submit to you that you instead, "expect" a mate. Expect God's promise to come to pass in His season for your life since He promised to give you the desire of your heart in Psalm 37:4 as you continue to delight in Him. A lot of times, if you're seeking the face of God and in His presence in prayer consistently, then it's He who put the desire for marriage in your heart in the first place. Expect God to be true to His Word and see yourself that blushing bride on your wedding day, and even, see yourself, now, as that virtuous woman and loving wife who is a crown to her husband who will do him good and not evil all the days of his life (Proverbs 12:4, Proverbs 31:12). Envision and become her now, as you believe God for a mate, and in the meantime become the best you today and use this year to really focus on what God has called you to do and get to know your Heavenly Father even more this year through prayer, praise and worship, and service to Him and His people. Become as much like Jesus as you can this year - no, not so you can snag a man, but so that God will be pleased with you and so your life will be fulfilled. Don't
be hopeless, don't give up on hope - again remain hopeful and stay in a
state of expectation that God will do what He said He would do in due season as
you really trust, depend on, and rely on Him.
In 2010, it's time to believe
again!
Written
by Kim Brooks in The Single Heart eNewsletter
Just
Venting …… What's right has become wrong. What's wrong
is now accepted and is now right.
Recession
has knocked on our doors. Every family has been affected in all
neighborhoods. Violence and drugs has crept in all our children's lives,
directly or indirectly. Domestic violence, disrespect, the lack of morals
has crept in our homes. What's right has become wrong. What's wrong
we've accepted and now it is our way of life. We did this, as a home, a
community, a nation. A
Black President! We've got our eyes open now. He'll fix this
mess that we allowed. He'll bring us through this recession, bring the
boys home from war, find Osama, lower the taxes, put the money in the economy,
solve the employment crisis, stop the violence, improve the education, take the
crooks out of politics, in four years. Barrack Obama, yes we can.
We've put our food on his plate, told him to eat, enjoy, digest and wait for the
next helping. What's right will not return to us in four years. Yes
we can. What's wrong we've accepted and now is right; Change must come!
That was his outcry, his
campaign slogan. We took it and we must embrace it. Not just for the
nation or our communities but for our homes, ourselves. It's
a New Year and a new decade. A new day dawning; a new time for all of
us; another chance to correct our wrongs and make them right. It starts
with each of us. Change starts within…Just Venting.
Nanette
is a member of Shared Thoughts Book Club and Authors Supporting Authors.
She is the hostess of ASA’s Blog Talk Internet Radio Show which broadcasts
each month interviewing authors, discussing literary events, publications and
book promotions. Do You Know Your Family? by Nanette M. Buchanan 
Do you know your Family’s Composition? It was immediately after the sensational “Roots” saga and “The Next Generation” by Alex Haley that many of our families began to embrace the concept of family unity. The family no matter what the composition was celebrated. The history of the blood lines of families became important. We all wanted to know who we belonged to. Who were are
family members? Family trees found new roots and new branches. The family events, and reunions, though remembered as momentous caused eyebrows to rise and whispers among the elders. There was always the question about the identity of a child or the whereabouts of a missing parent. All talk was kept secret, and only those who needed to know did know. There were families that avoided the whispers and sent the unwed pregnant girl south leaving the baby with relatives after birth. Others found it necessary to turn a blind eye to adulterous acts. Today we face the same secrets with “baby mama drama” and dead beat dads or moms, single parenting still exists. Adoption, which causes instant separation for some father’s, has been replaced by women who hold their children hostage when the father won’t pay support or is unwilling to commit to a relationship. As parents we owe our children the connection; a connection to each parent, sibling and family. In today’s world it is the necessary balance for their foundation; who they are and who they belong to holds answers to who they will be. Family medical history, both physical and mental becomes unbalanced. It rocks the emotional stability of a child who has no idea about their connection to their parent, their siblings or their heritage. My debut novel “Family Secrets Lies and Alibi’s” covers this topic adding the drama and suspense that entraps the reader as reality sets in. It could be any family you know, have heard of or belong to. Do the whispers of long held secrets destroy a family? What if the secret of lineage was buried with a parent uncovered by the business one leaves behind, a will an estate? Should you hide who you love? • What if the truth could rattle the roots of the family tree? • Is the love for family stronger than the love for self? The Secrets continue in … “A Different Kind of Love” I look forward to building a relationship with you. I am available for author's chat and signings, a discussion with me and giveaways. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, about booking arrangements, or networking opportunities feel free to contact me at ipendesigns@gmail.com About the Author Nanette M. Buchanan was born, raised and educated in Newark, New Jersey. After graduating from Arts High School in Newark she attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It was then that she first set her pen to pad, written expressions of her love for poetry. She is a proud mother, wife and grandmother, now residing in Somerset, New Jersey. Her pad to pen accomplishments include three volumes of poetry; Thoughts, Thoughts & Reflections, and Quiet Times; five children stories and seven novels. Nanette’s first published work and debut novel was “Family Secrets….Lies & Alibis. ” Since then the publication of the sequel, “A Different Kind of Love” and the release of her first volume of poetry, “Thoughts” an e-book hit the market. In October of 2009, Nanette’s murder mystery, “Bruised Love” was released. It is her goal to become a successful author without limits. The author is available for personal appearances, chats and signings. Books by Author Nanette M. Buchanan • Bruised Love • A Different Kind of Love • Family Secrets, Lies & Alibis Contact Information • Website: http://www.ipendesigns.net • View the Video Postcard: http://www.audioacrobat.com/note/CR5Q90VQ
By Dr. Maxine E. Thompson
It is no secret that the economy has affected the sales of African American books.
In the past our image has been set by what we read in the white text books, the white newspapers, or saw on TV. In the main, Blacks were not the decision makers.
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"Making
a way out of no way" is the lifestyle attitude that Ivory Tabb lives by
everyday. From negotiating million dollar contracts to planning high profile
celebrity events, Ivory has successfully thrust her way to the top of the
entertainment arena as a successful talent agent, TV personality and much more.
She has worked with some of today’s biggest entertainers and athletes
including Adrian Peterson, Deion Sanders, Shaquille O’Neal, Tony Romo, Brian
McKnight, Michael Phelps and Chris Paul. 
Black
Pearls Magazine: Erin, tell us a little about yourself and your gifts. 
Sometimes
when you've been single for so long you begin to get comfortable in your
singleness. 
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