Memoir Project – I began working on my memoir with writer Bathsheba Monk, a project that allowed me to reflect on my life, career, and the many versions of myself along the way.
Holiday Album Review – Jazz Weekly praised my holiday album, Spending the Holidays with Lynnie Godfrey, noting my mezzo-soprano warmth and stylistic versatility. “Enjoyable in season and out,” wrote George W. Harris, highlighting tracks like Let It Snow, Winter Wonderland, Santa Baby, and an intimate duet on Sweet Little Jesus Boy. Read the full review here.
Directing: Unentitled – I directed a staged reading of Charles White’s original play, Unentitled, at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem, PA. The performance was described as “dynamic”, and White praised my direction, saying I was “marvelous to work with”. The reading explored themes of family, resilience, and everyday African American life, and both Charles and I looked forward to seeing the play evolve in future productions.
Directing: Greenwood: An American Dream Destroyed – I directed the first public reading of Celeste Bedford Walker’s Greenwood: An American Dream Destroyed at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA, bringing to life the story of a thriving Black community devastated in the 1921 Oklahoma race riots. Audiences and collaborators praised my direction, and I worked closely with Walker to refine the play, demonstrating my collaborative approach and commitment to storytelling that illuminates history and the human experience.
Reflections: Conversations with a Protected Child – One of my more personal posts reflecting on childhood, protection from racism, and the importance of nurturing all children. This remains a unique, first-person voice entry for those interested in my personal reflections. Read Conversations with a Protected Child
