Smart Chicks make the daily, smart decision to be authentic. We gather monthly for brunch and a little business. Ours is a growing network of individuals teaching the new ABC's--"Ambition. Brains. Candor." The members of this collective collaborate to increase the presence of women in the arts. We gather monthly for brunch and a little business because intellectual capital is the new cool. [Photo by Tya Anthony of Eyeni Photography] Read more about me »
“Every month, [Carolyn Malachi] and her Smart Chicks–a mix of young, like-minded female artists–gather in D.C. for brunch and a little business. Theirs is a growing network of individuals teaching the new ABC’s–”Ambition. Brains. Candor.” The members of the nonprofit collective collaborate to increase the presence of women in the arts. ”We hire each other. [...]
Chess + S.T.E.M. + Hip-Hop = Bum Rush the Boards
“They might think they’ve got a pretty good jump shot or a pretty good flow, but our kids can’t all aspire to be the next LeBron or Lil’ Wayne. I want them aspiring to be scientists and engineers, doctors and teachers, not just ballers and rappers.”
President [...]
Meet Terrence Cunningham. He is one of the independent artists with whom I will be traveling to South Africa tomorrow. Asheru, Jabari Exum, and Biscuit, drummer extraordinaire comprise the rest of the group. This exchange is brought to you, the Revenge of the Smart Chicks Movement, by brother Jabba, aka, Hip Hop Pantsula. You’ll learn [...]
SUPPORT DC YOUTH
NEA’s
POETRY OUT LOUD
State Recitaiton Contest
…an evening of poetry
Come to Gala Hispanic Theater to cheer
on DC students as they perform to compete
in the NEA’s Poetry Out Loud finals. One student
will be chosen to represent DC on the national stage
Save the Date
Monday | March 8, 2010 | 5:30pm
Gala Hispanic Theatre at Tivoli Square
1333 [...]
THIS JUST IN:Check out this mixtape by Dee Jay tha General of HOT 96 in the UK featuring the Grammy Nominated Eric Roberson (whoa!), Kindred (aaaah!), Dwele (omg!), and yours truly! This is an amazing project. Enjoy! Here’s a State of the Union from my brother, Dee Jay the General…
“The Future and the Veterans soul [...]
U Street Comes To Blues Alley!!Carolyn Malachi and FriendsMarch 15, 20108PM & 10PM$20Buy your ticket on line www.bluesalley.comJoin us for an evening of Poetry and Jazz, joining Ms. Malachi will be 13 of Nazareth, Two Deep the Poetess, Tiffany Okafor and Messiah Ramkissoon. These local U Street Poets will inspire you!
The Federal Aviation Association is taking applications for air traffic controller school from people ages 18 to 31 with high school diplomas. You need only a high school diploma to apply and credit is given for college on the exam. I’d like to see you make a $1000,000+ salary in under three years. http://www.faa.gov/jobs/job_opportunities/airtraffic_controllers
Queen Sheba hosts the Apache CafeFeaturing Carolyn MalachiDoors & Poetry Workshop at 7 pmOpen Mic 8 – 11 pmFeatured artists at 10 pmLightning Round – 10:30 pm – midnight
$7 All Night$3 Drink SpecialsHosted by Queen Sheba and Tunes by DJ E
Get there early for a seat or reserve tables and get tix online www.apachecafe.info
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For Immediate Release:
Contact: Carolyn Malachi Monday, January, 11, 2010
CMalachi@SmartChicksInc.org
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Artists Take [...]
Sulu DC is back with another great lineup of artists to ring in the new year.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7:00pm. Dance party at 10:00pm. $10 general admission / $8 students(Alcohol will be served at this event. Event is ALL AGES; all under 21 will need supervision after the show.)
*Hosted by Regie [...]
