Blatant Frankism

009 - Aiyi’nah Ford - The Future Foundation

Aiyi’nah Ford simplifies her life's work as an endeavor to expose the truth of the collectively oppressed. As a Native Washingtonian, her wealth of experience (10+ years) in social justice advocacy,community organizing, and art-ivist expression has been instrumental in raising awareness and changing regressive legislation on a local and federal level.  She currently serves as the Executive Director of The Future Foundation. Her trauma-informed leadership development and political education facilitation are helping us pave the way for leader-full youth in this city and across the Nation. Aiyi’nah is also Founding C.E.O. of STAND Omnimedia™, a diversified digital media brand with a mission to “STAND with and amplify the voices and cultures that are often silenced."  Under this conglomerate, she hosts “The One Mic Stand with SimplyNay” and has published “#SucessfullySingle: Confessions Of A Professional Dater”. Aiyi’nah has also contributed to such publications as “Love Letters To Our Daughters: A Collection of Womanly Affirmations” and “Shout It Out: Coming Out Black and Brown”. When she is not fighting for our collective liberation, she is sipping loose leaf tea and wearing a #supportisFREE™ t-shirt.

008 - Trenell Eaton - ”I Am Beautiful Because”

Trenell Eaton, is a woman of God first and a superhero mother to her son. Born and partially raised in the District of Columbia, Trenell developed a resilience to her childhood traumas. Despite her shortcomings, she was able to overcome the adversity of having survived multiple episodes of homelessness, abuse, and poverty. Instead of falling victim to statistical outcomes she decided that she would use her plights to build a platform for herself and women and girls just like her across the world.
Trenell earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Morgan State University and is completing her Masters of Jurisprudence in Child Law and Policy at Loyola University of Chicago School of Law. Currently she manages special education schools for the DC Public Schools and serves as an advocate for children in her community. In addition, Trenell is the founder of the non-profit organization I Am Beautiful Because, a woman’s awareness organization that supports women and girls who have been victims of child sexual abuse. This is seed that was planted from her own person experience with child sexual abuse. "I needed a hero so, I became one" -Trenell Eaton
At the age of nine, Trenell was violated by a perpetrator who she was fond of.  Going untreated, she found herself making destructive decisions and building unhealthy relationships that were not conducive to her well-being.  As she grew older, she began to recognize that her life was being heavily impacted by her abuse. This led her to seek treatment for her own healing and ignited a passion for educating and ministering to women and girls who too have fallen victim of childhood sexual abuse. Her goal is to raise awareness about the epidemic and provide meaningful solutions for survivors. 
“I needed a hero so I became one,” is the motto that she lives by. Through her spiritual journey Trenell discovered that her story was parallel to so many other women and girls.  In understanding this, she is often reminded that she has a gift that is waiting to be delivered to the hands of another survivor. This of which is her greatest motivation and therefore she continues to reach and provide guidance for women and girls who are survivor of sexual trauma.

007 - Omar Kashif - ”The Creative”

Omar Kashif has more than 20 years of entertainment experience, partnerships, collaborations, event production and artist management. The creator of DC’s renowned Black Alley band whose existence spans a vast resume including SXSW, recordings with Grammy nominated artists, White House performances, and internationally headlining showcases. The “creative” that is Omar and his successful entrepreneurial pursuits began on the campus of HBCU, Morgan State Univ. as a promoter of popular parties and excursions. A Florida born, DC raised, man of the people; Omar has a proven track record of profitable partnerships, successful event execution, and project management. Omar’s real skill is his ability to recognize talent, build strong teams, and implement exceptional customer service. Omar is truly a man of the community. No matter the capacity, Omar has a unique ability to help others overcome challenges, set goals, and attain desired results.

006 - LaKisha Covert - Educator, Life Coach, CEO

#WOMENSHISTORYMONTH Lakisha Covert is an author of the Best Seller, “Try Success, It Won’t Bite: How to Live Your Best Life Through 10 Principles of Self Excellence” and a certified life coach specializing in personal growth. She is also an award winning educator with over 20 years of experience working with people.  She is the founder and CEO of a non-profit called The Christmas Experience, Inc. that serves children and families in need during the holidays www.tchristmase.org .  Lakisha is a wife, and busy mom of four children.  Her passion is being an I.T. (Inspire and Transform) Specialist, helping people realize dreams and reach their destiny.  She has been featured on the Forte People First and One Sharpens Another Podcasts.  To learn more and for inquiries, email her at livelifelovely2@gmail.com. 

005 - LaToya Archibald - The Doula

As we immerse ourselves in Women's History Month, our guest for today, International Women's Day, is LaToya Archibald.  LaToya serves as doula and birth justice advocate. She is committed to eliminating the maternal mortality rates for Black women in Washington, DC through providing emotional support, physical comfort measures, an objective viewpoint and evidenced based information while nurturing and protecting women's memories of their birth experiences. She moved to Washington DC in 2003 to attend Howard University and has spent the last 11 years working in educational equity, environmental justice and development.

004 - Wylie K - Mr. Miami

WK&F Group LLC is a full scale event marketing and promotions company based out of the nation’s capitol, Washington, DC. They host tastemaker events throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area, as well as annual weekend events held in Dallas, Miami, NBA All-Star weekend, NFL Super Bowl and CIAA weekend. In the 15 years since the company has been founded, WK&F Group has hosted in excess of 75 events and entertained a host of notable personalities such as:
Sanaa Lathan (Actress)
Doug E. Fresh (Rapper/Celebrity Host)
Joe Clair (Comedian)
Reesa Renee (Performing Artist)
Emily B (Reality TV Star)
Sam Madison (NFL Super Bowl Champion-Retired)
Allen Iverson (NBA All Pro-Philadelphia 76’ers)
Rajon Rondo (NBA — Boston Celtics)
Dave Chapelle (Comedian)
Red Grant (Comedian)
Lance Gross (Actor)
Larenz & Lahmard Tate (Actors)
John Singleton (Director)
Trey Songz (Performing Artist)
MC Lyte (Celebrity DJ/Rapper)
Jadakiss (Performing Artist)
Lorenzo Thomas (Miami/Washington DC Radio Personality)
Big Tigger (DC/Atlanta Radio Personality and BET Host)

003 - Ms. Taunya

002 - Uncle Andrew