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| VOLUME 5 |
FALL
2003
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» She's Got Game
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 Congrats to the 2003
She's Got Game Profile of Excellence Awards winners.
This event showcased the talents and bottom line excellence of
Black women in music and entertainment. Tamekia
Flowers of GLUE, Inc. took Rising Young Executive honors,
WBLS' Egypt nabbed the Executive to Watch Award,
while DC attorney Lita Rosario walked away with
the top legal award. Highlights of the evening were
the Executive of the Year Award presented to newly named Vibe Magazine
Publisher, Carol Watson (pictured above); the excitement
continued with the Film & TV Executive of the Year Award
going to Tracy Moore Marable and Career
Milestone Award to WUSL/WDAS' Director of Urban Programming, Thea
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Fans lined
up while sistas brought the heat to the stage at Club
Beyond in Philly for NABFEME 's 2003 Women Who Jam!! New York
& Philly preliminary showcases provided opening opportunities
for amateurs. What a hot night!This all female showcase
was the talk of the industry... featuring stunning performances
by Rhian Benson, Aaries, Jaguar
Wright, WBLS contest winner, Sista, newcomer
K Fox and the crowd favorite, Floetry.
Sponsored by Anheuser-Busch, the makers of Bacardi Silver|
SHERO
HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY |
 PEOPLE
ARE TALKING ABOUT US..."The NABFEME 2003 Summit was an absolute
success... the whole weekend was one of empowerment & motivation."
Stacey Williams
"Just wanted to congratulate the NABFEME
team... the panels were interesting and informative, the lunches
and dinners inspirational and Judge Hatchett was off the hook!"
Michelle Taylor
"I had preconceived notions of the entertainment
industry and was not sure what to expect. Your commitment
to creating a quality organization and your holistic approach in
catering to the needs of women in entertainment was evident throughout
the summit." Joy Jackson
"Just wanted to say, I attended the NABFEME Summit
and it was worth every single penny! I felt inspired, encouraged
and met some really great sisters! Count me in for next year!
Maria Martinez
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The National Association of Black
Female Executives In Music & Entertainment, Inc. (NABFEME) would
like to thank all of the supporters, attendees and sponsors of the
3rd Annual International Women's Leadership Summit recently held
in Philadelphia, PA. The three-day confab focused on empowerment,
wellness, networking and mentoring for women in music and entertainment.
Heartfelt thanks go out to our Chairwomen, Sony Sr. VP
of Music Licensing Lisa Ellis, Actress A.J. Johnson, Hidden Beach
Recordings Consultant Ornetta Barber, and WEA VP of Urban Marketing,
Helen Little; Kisses to Co-Chairs Kenny Gamble, CEO of Universal
Companies/Co-Founder of Philadelphia International Records and CEO
of Public Relations +, Kenneth R. Reynolds. Special thanks
to the 2003 Philly Summit Ambassadors, Dyana Williams & Shelia
Eldridge. Kudos to Operations Manager Shelia Jenkins, Panels
Coordinators Kim Cooper & Erika Speed, Back Stage Announcer,
Pam Wells, Production Managers, Rita Lee, Jeanne White, Trellis
Smith and Tanikia Smith; Volunteer Coordinator Tracy Whitley,
Transportation and Finance Director, Ramona Harrison, the Registration
Crew, Sharon Johnson, Tabier Shine, Yvette Pugh and Denise
Jordan; Security, James "Bomb"Allen & Crew, William Hardy and
Patrick Johnson, Venue Coordinator, Toni Bell, Philadelphia Action
Coordinator, Simone Jones, Publicity Chiefs, Kristian Buchanan and
Amber James... last but never least, Executive Director "the School
Teacher," Michelle Madison. © 2003 National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. |
The
Shero Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was a night fit for
a Queen! From the decor, to the rousing vocals of Teena
Marie to a SRO stellar closing performance by Regina
Carter ... the night was like being at the Grammys, only
better. In between the performances, Shero Valerie
Simpson delivered an impromptu rendition of her
NABFEME theme song, while telling the audience what it
was like as her career survived the trials of the music
and entertainment industry. Tearful Sharon Heyward
accepted Shero honors that were presented by her daughter, Elektra
Entertainment executive, Monique Davis.
Tears continued to flow as #1 Diva Patti Labelle took
the stage and shared stories of her career with the audience.
Keynote speaker for the evening was actress Rolonda Watts.
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NABFEME 2003 was an overwhelming success... many thanks to our supporters and sponsors.  »
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PECO Energy Company
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