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3 Masthead 4 Founder’s Page 6 Letters 7 Message from the Vice President 8 Man of the Month 10 The Voice for the Voiceles 12 Vet Fest 13 Hosea Williams 14 Bill Cosby: Down the Rabbit Hole 17 Showtime 18 Aretha Franklin: Long Live the Queen! 22 108 Praise Radio 24 Following Harriet Tubman’s Footsteps 26 Catch the Vision 28 Fashion: The QMS Girls 30 Kimberly West 31 Fall/Winter Fashion Trends 34 Simplistic Restored Living 35 The Stoney Love Corner 36 The Black Women’s Expo 38 Harlem Renaissance 40 Smoke Movie Premier 42 2018 Essence Festival 48 Women on the Rise 49 Atlanta People TV

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The Lifestyle magazine that takes you on a journey into Fashion, Arts, Entertainment, Religion, Health Beauty, Fitness, News, and Sports Clarice Carolyn Jones Founder/Editor-In-Chief Lisa Battise Michael AngeLo Chester VP Legal Administrator Designer Thelma Thompson Curtis McQueen Sr. Editor Associate Editor Lisa Stanley Dana Scott Outside Editor Lead Photographer Sonyetta Rochelle Lynn Calvin Lewis Associate Editor DMS Photography Team Shari Norman Floyd, Ashley Perrymond Feature Editor Makeup • Marketing Kim West James President Fashion Editor Marketing Moise Michel, Courtney Clarke Features Editor C3 Network Inc./108 Praise Radio Stoney Love Business Partner Relationship Column Showtime Jovan Johnson Queenie Hayes ISSUU.com Religion

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Relationships, bad business deals and anything that stumped your growth in 2018 are clear indications that it’s the time and season to let it go. Unfortunately, negative relationships can be toxic, cloud your vision and stagnate your elevation. How do you know when it’s time to let it go? Take an honest clear look and ask yourself, “Have I grown; and if not, who or what kept me from that growth?”

In 2018, the Oasis Montagé staff blazed the trail overlook- ewis

ing the Jerome Bridge. They took a clear vision of how to L plunge into a fresh new direction and they did it. We let go of the old and put on the whole armor of God to conquer

R Calvin stagnated growth. God is great and He has a sense of hu- mor; He lets you go through the storm and rain to give you a testimony of triumph. It is important to shed off the old because everything and everybody can’t go with you to your new destination. What God has for you is for you. In 2018, the Oasis Montagé journey started with the grand opening of the performing arts center. We ended 2018 with a bang of a television partnership. C3 Network (Courtney Clark) has blessed our Magazine with an inspirational talk show on 108 Praise Radio and a television channel. When God clears the path, you hear his voice with clarity and change comes. I found it is important to keep good company with saints not misleading selfish sinners. Saints of God will empower, edu- cate, uplift, and seek to help elevate your walk. “Shh,” the in New Orleans and in 2018, they encountered fashions secret is out, it is better to listen to God and let Him move featured by Kim West as they brought on the styles QMS. those that cloud His vision and journey He has for you. Oasis Montagé dazzles your mind with events that In this issue of Oasis Montagé Magazine, we are taking you empowered Women on the Rise and inspired veterans on on a historical multi-cultural journey into our black history. their holiday. We are visiting the life of Legendary Artist Aretha Franklin, a community walk down memory lane of Hosea Williams When you let go of yesterday, remember what the famous to the Underground Railroad of Harriet Tubman, and The OJ Simpson’s lawyer Johnnie Cochran says, “If it doesn’t fit, Harlem Renaissance. We are also sharing the nationwide you must acquit.” Let it go. news of our television father, Bill Cosby and Legacy Lawyer Henry Service. Every year the Oasis Montagé staff tours Essence Festival Clarice Carolyn Louise Herring Jones, Publisher

4 OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 OASIS/Montagé July • August • September 2018 5 lettersto the editor Amazing Couple This was an amazing issue. I truly enjoyed the story on Megan Markel and the Prince. They are a beautiful couple. You can see the love in this couple. It is wonderful to see a black sista in the lifestyle of the rich and famous. To live at Buckingham Palace must be an amazing experience. Megan, you rock sister girl. Congratulations to this amazing couple. Julie Landsdown, Pueblo, CO

Finally Tied the Knot The Royal Family The article on Lisa Bonet was really a great story. I am I really like this last issue with the prince and princess of so happy for Lisa and Jason. They are an extraordinary Buckingham Palace. I wish them well with the new birth of couple that most find unusual. They remind me of the their upcoming child. I am sure they are elated to have an show, The Beverly Hillbillies.” They are so original and heir in the kingdom. Princess Diana would be so proud of take their children upbringing very serious. It’s all about her son, he married a beautiful black woman. being able to survive in a crazy world so they keep them Randal Smith, San Diego, CA secluded out of the city rat race. Hats off to this couple. Glad to see they finally tied the knot.. Madea and Child Amy Jenkins, Kansas City, MO I loved the Fashion section of this issue. It was wonderful to see the beauty of a mother and child bonding with love. The story about the Prince and Princess at the palace Beautiful Family was wonderful. Great job to the writer and great array There is joy in the air for the fabulous couple Lisa Bonet of pictures. It made you feel like you were actually at and Jason Momoa. Congratulations to this couple for their wedding. Congratulations to the couple with their getting married after being together for years. I am sure upcoming newborn. Jason being so much younger and this being Lisa’s 2nd Linsey Johnson, Denver, CO marriage made it hard for her to try again when things didn’t work out with her and Lenny Kravitz. It was cool to see such a blended family. The children look happy and they look amazing together. Terry Stansberry, Valrico, GA —continued on page 13

6 OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 Oasis Montagé Vice President Meeting Mrs. Carolyn Jones was one of the most extraordinary moments for me; she’s such a lovely, free hearted spirit. I never imagined that from that first meeting that we would have become not just sisters in Christ, but true loving friends. Being one of the lead actresses in her true-life story, “Real Men Wait While Women Shoptalk” brought Mso much life to me being able to live through her life story. Nothing like the love that each of us shared through this journey that we all became family. With the respect and trust that Mrs. I had the opportunity to work for a Jones had for me, I was employed woman that is extraordinary to our state, with Mrs. Jones and Oasis Montage Ms. Stacey Abrams. Unfortunately, due Ministries as their “Legal Beagle”; to conflicts with my schedule, I was VP of Oasis Montage Magazine and unable to continue after the interview Assistant Director of Stage Plays. stage. Just knowing what she stands for I’m very humbled to be such a great is enough. I’d like to say that she has representative for Mrs. Jones and Oasis my full support in her journey to create Montage Ministries in each aspect. great change. She has such power in I’ve been awarded the opportunity to her words of motivation; such strength meet and work with some phenomenal and courage that would make you feel people. Actors; Actresses; Singers, and you can conquer the world. I’m a true Radio/Talk Shows in and out of Atlanta, believer in honesty and peace and I feel GA. You know I never thought I’d enjoy that is what Ms. Stacey Abrams brings. acting as much as I do, but you know Family is everything! Praying for the most exciting about it is after the continued blessings for you all; Mr. and cameras are not running and you get to Mrs. Jones and family; Oasis Montage speak with the men and women after Ministries and Shoptalk Family. shows, gives you such a genuine love for what you do. Lisa M. Battise, VP and Legal Beagle I’ve been in law for over 25 years and Oasis Montagé truly love my practice. Knowing that I’m Lisa Battise, Legal making a difference in someone’s life is Oasis Montage Ministries so meaningful to me. (470) 315-3372 OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 7 health

Oasis Montage Man of the Month

JusticeBy Atif McQueen for all Fun Safety

8 OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 In the early years of the 1900’s, there He was raised in Jamaica and married to were signs that read, “Whites only and Kimberly, a Caucasian woman. He is true a no colored people allowed.” Racism was fighter for his black culture. This resident of alive and enforced long after slavery was Kansas City made history when he fought abolished. The unfair treatment of African for the fair treatment and equality for Americans was horrific. African Americans the inmates of The Missouri Correctional were tortured, abused and mis-treated. To Facility. He won this $150,000 lawsuit fight the injustice, there were civil rights because he stood for equality and the stance movements that included the non-violent on good leadership. He is not a man that Iprotest of Martin Luther King and the “by can be swayed or maneuvered to be sold the any means necessary” stance of Malcom highest bidder. One woman says, “Henry is X. Even after the civil rights movement of a very caring and knowledgeable attorney. Martin Luther King, his plight of “We Shall He helped my daughter with her custody over Come,” didn’t progress until after hearing for her daughter and led her in the his assassination. Today, we still fight for right directions. We were very impressed equal rights. The nation accomplished a lot with his service.” under the leadership of our black president, Although racism, and discrimination is Barrack Obama. The discrimination of a lifetime fight, the mission of Henry C. health care was resolved and the economy Service firm mission is, was stabilized. Although those are major accomplishments, the fight for equality and “We offer potential clients fairness still exist. The fight of fair treatment the same resources as many and justice for all is an everyday struggle. large firms, without sacrificing The legendary Lincoln Historical Building in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, owned the personalized focus and by attorney Henry C. Service, is a 2-story attention that comes with a building provides space for media groups, modest-sized staff. The Service social networking, restaurants, salons Law Offices of Kansas City, and shopping. This building serves for collaborative business relationships and LLC has forged many alliances individuals to have access within for their across its history, and will use culture. This building is a rarity because it all the tools needed to earn the has a disability sign for pregnant women. Puquaslie, an Apache woman says, “When judgment you seek. Whether you I was pregnant, it was difficult to walk a face a jury trial, civil trial or long distance. I took my daughter, Zu’Ryan administrative proceeding, our downtown to the Jazz District, and we toured the Lincoln Historical Building. I of highly-skilled attorney will was so excited when I found a parking slot be beside you every step of the in front of the building.” AC McQueen, way.” Founder of Sacred of Inutero Society says, “For some, success is measured by The firm that will fight for your equality. accomplishments, but Henry Service is a The Service Law Offices of Kansas City, man that gives to those that have a need. LLC has provided quality service in a His donations to non-profit organizations variety of legal areas throughout the Kansas speaks with a legacy of lives saved.” City metropolitan area.

OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 9 politics

The VoiceBy Claricefor Carolyn the Jones Voiceless

“In a time when too many folks are focused simply on how to win an election, Stacey’s somebody who cares about something more important: why we should. That’s the kind of politics we should practice. That’s why I’m proud to give Stacey Abrams my support.” —President Barack Obama

Stacey Abrams, a hard-working democrat woman was a guest speaker at the 2018 Essence Festival. There she shared her views and leadership strategies to make a difference. She has earned the honor and respect of the Georgia communities by proving to be a strong woman that will accomplish what she plans to accomplish. In 2010, Stacey became the first woman leader of either party in the Georgia General Assembly as well as the first African-American woman to lead in the House of Representatives. This House Minority Leader worked dilegently to recruit, train, elect, and Sdefend Democrats. During her leadership, she stopped legislation from raising taxes on low income and middle class and rolled back reproductive healthcare. Stacy passed legislation that improved the welfare of grandparents and family members raising children securing funding that supported these families. .

10 OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 Stacy’s campaign trail was supported by several public figures to include President Barrack Obama and Oprah Winfrey. They knocked on doors along with her to let communities know they needed to vote. Although she lost the election, she gained strength to continue to fight for equality and fair voting rights. Stacy says, “My faith demands that I speak up for the voiceless and the vulnerable-that a soul finds rest only by doing the most for the least of these.” OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 11 vets 2018 VET-FEST

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12 OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 Hosea Williams Feed The Hungry And Homeless, Inc. By Carolyn Jones

Every year during the holidays, volunteers of the Hosea Feed The Hungry And Homeless, Inc.” comes together to feed the homeless. During this holiday, they serve food, provide showers, clothing, barber services and entertain the homeless while they eat their meal. On Thanksgiving day, Prince Nephew & DaMill along with the QMS Girls, performed with a song and dance for 104.1 the homeless families in downtown

ISS E Atlanta at the World Congress Center. Hosea and his wife Juanita Williams, founded the nonprofit organization as a provision to provide food, shelter ourtesy of K ourtesy

c and clothing to the homeless. They say, “We can prevent homelessness, provide children with tools for school, seniors with fresh fruits and vegetables and continue our 47-year journey to alleviating the effects of poverty on our families.”

One woman says, “I was able to be a blessing to a special organization that help so many people especially families with children in need. It was more than a privilege! I can remember donating financially and it always helps them to do more each and every time. Each year they give so much and provide the very best for people and I was able to be apart of that. I have a passion to help others and it makes me feel good to even be able to do that...meeting someone else’s needs instead of my own all the time! It means a lot to me to see that we can make a difference in the smallest of ways in many different areas of the world and for that I am forever grateful!”

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RabbitBy Synita Floyd • Photos: GettyHole Images

14 OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 The hush of the room was palpable. The only sounds that were audible were the nondescript coughs of agitation within the court room. The defendant stood and the judge spoke. Sentencing had begun. Three to ten to serve, must register as a sex offender. The gavel came Tdown to a rest. As one side of the court room fell into silent despair, the other side showed joyous rancour for receiving the outcome they had longed for. Bill Cosby had gone from being the cool dad that everyone wanted, the I spy of the 60’s and Fat Albert of our youth, to the predator of things never imagined. A virtual antipathy seeped like sweat from some who once loved this man.

OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 15 features The decision of the court left many of Lady Justice. The mendacity of which I us wondering how did this happen. I can speak is simply that Mr. Cosby engaged not condone the behavior and actions of in what has been called unwanton sexual Mr. Cosby; neither can I with all honesty behavior. Now let us consider the means say he alone is guilty in all instances. To to an end behavior and desiredend result me, and you may well have a different of the other parties. opinion, in some instances, others are just I believe it was an eyes wide shut as complicit in the grand scheme of things. situation on all parts. Mr. Cosby had in The America of now, and most his mind elevated himself to an entirely definitely of the 60’s was not pro black different mental plane of blackness. He male when it came to forcing a woman was a “good black man” accepted in all into any behavior she was against. A call circles. To himself, and at the expense of to the authorities would have had him his wife, he was; he thought above it all. in jail before he drew his next breath. The women, some were in awe of the Then to go back, as some did, after such black male mystique of of the 60’s and a tumultuous incident blows my mind. others trying to achieve fame and fortune Why would one do such a thing? I just wanted to climb that superstar ladder. For can’t wrap my mind around it. If you most that climb never amounted to their touch a hot stove, you don’t touch it aspirations. There is blame to be shared again. In other words fool me once shame by all. Hindsight is 20/20, and foresight on you. Fool me twice shame on me. The is a blessing, but one must remember that entire situation is unfortunate. Mr. Cosby as life takes one on this journey of fortune has to be held accountable for his choices, and mishap, once you jump down the his actions but, there is still the mendacity rabbit hole be careful it’s a different world that hangs heavy within the nostrils of from where you come from.

16 OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 Jovan Johnson professionally known as Showtime, was born and raised in Chicago IL. Showtime discovered music at church and started playing the drums at age 4. At age 6, showtime discovered that he had a voice that was appealing to the masses. To name a few, showtime has opened up for rhythm and blues recording artist: LL Cool J, R-Kelly, Destiny Child, Jagged Edge, Ginuwine and Trey Songs. His ability to sing has also opened up the doors for his acting career and he has since performed in more than 20 stage plays, 3 independent films and 2 national television shows on FOX and ABC. Showtime is also a writer, motivational speaker and the Co-Host of Oasis Montage Magazine talk show as well as a radio personality. The 2 mottos he lives by Jare, “You can treat everyone good but you can’t make everybody happy,” and “I live outside of the box because I know when I die, they will put me in one.” OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 17 features

Long Live the Queen! Event after death, The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin still deserves R-E-S-P-E-C-T By Moise Micel • Photos: Getty Images 18 OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 Back on August 31st, 2018 on a very sunny day in Detroit outside the Greater Grace Temple church, stood 150 pink Cadillacs of different models to celebrate the passing of Aretha The Queen of Soul Franklin. Owed to her 1985 hit song Freeway of Love, it describes her Binfinity for pink Cadillacs.

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On March 25th, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, Aretha Louise Franklin was born in the home of Clarence LaVaughn Franklin, a Baptist minister and circuit preacher originally from Shelby, Mississippi and Barbara Siggers Franklin, an accomplished pianist and vocalist. Besides Aretha, her parents also had her siblings Erma, Carolyn and Cecil. There were also 3 others outside the marriage. Her family moved to Detroit, Michigan then to Buffalo, NY and back to Detroit before she turned 10 years old. In that time period, her parents divorced and unfortunately her mother passed away. She became a musical prodigy with a golden voice that sang gospel as a child while playing the piano (which she learned playing by ear) at the New Bethel Baptist Church. At the age of 18, she changed to gospel when she signed with Columbia Records, a modest success.

After signing with Atlantic Records in 1966, she started to gain the acclaim and commercial success; with a plethora of hits such as R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Chain of Fools, Think, You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman and many more classics. These classics earned her the moniker of The Queen of Soul. Despite never being signed to Motown Records, she was always considered to be family to record label. She grew up and was great friends with Motown legends such as Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson and many others. She has charted on the Billboard with 112 singles, 77 Hot 100 entries, 17 Top 10 pop singles, 100 R&B entries and 20 No. 1 R&B singles. Becoming the most charted female in history, she also garnered 18 Grammys, including the very first 8 awards given for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance from the years of 1968 through 1975. Being the best musical artist of all time with 75 million records sold worldwide.

20 OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 With all the awards she earned, her Throughout her life, Aretha battled induction into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame weight and health issues. Especially the was in 1987. She was the very woman last 8 with pancreatic cancer. The cancer inducted and that was huge. As well finally succumbed to her passing on as the National Medal of Arts (1999), August 16th, 2018 amongst family and Hollywood Walk of Fame (1979), Grammy friends. The news of her passing away Legend Award (1991), Grammy Lifetime was met with heart felt messages on all Achievement Award (1994), Presidential social media platforms from celebrities Medal of Freedom (2005), UK Music Hall and fans throughout the whole world. The of Fame (2005) and Gospel Music Hall of world paused for a moment to mourn and Fame (2012). She’s also listed in 100 Greatest celebrate the life of Aretha Louise Franklin. Artists of All Time and 100 Greatest Singers On that sunny afternoon at the Greater of All Time by the Rolling Stone. In 2008, Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan; outside the Rolling Stone ranked her as the the 150 pink Cadillacs Greatest Singer of All Time. stood outside looking She also received numerous good under sun of honorary degrees & which ranged from doctorates from 11 vintage models different colleges. to the latest ones. Inside Despite the many the church the accolades, Aretha was home going a home body who service which enjoyed cooking and was televised, was a twice married live streamed mother to four boys; and recorded Clarence, Edward, Ted on a plethora & Kecalf. She had her of networks and eldest two at the young platforms. The age of 12 and 14 respectively. service was over 8 Children never deterred her hours long full with from pursuing her legendary music dignitaries, musicians, career. She raised her boys to become men family members and throngs of and in the process was a global icon who fans in attendance. Pastor William J. Barber touched and inspired so many with her led the service as songstresses such as music. She was also a philanthropist as well Jennifer Hudson, Yolanda Adam, The Clark as an activist. She was highly immersed Sisters, Jennifer Holliday and many more in the struggle for civil rights and women serenaded the crowd with a rendition of all rights. While providing money for civil of Aretha’s classic hit songs. Despite this rights groups, at times she even covered homegoing service being one of the longest their payroll while for free, she performed and extravagant ones in recent memory, at rallies, benefits and protest. She was very The Queen of Soul was well honored. She giving woman. She also critiqued other has gracefully left us on this earth with artists and spoke her mind. The little tiff some memories and an array of GREAT she had with Patti LaBelle has donned Ms. groovy musical hits. Songs with everlasting Franklin the honor of Shade Queen. love, honor, dignity and R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

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22 OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 23 black history Following Harriet Tubman’s By Moise Michel Footsteps Rita Daniels is a Queenpreneur who happens to be the great, great, great grand niece of the iconic Harriet Tubman. She’s on course to continue to help and advocate for folks in the black community via The Harriet Tubman Learning Center (HTLC). Below Ms. Daniels answers my questions with very thoughtful, poignant and powerful answers!

1)Tell me a little about yourself? “I was born in Auburn, New York where Harriet RTubman lived the last 50+ years of her life, where she died and is currently buried at Fort Hill Cemetery. This is also where my deceased family members are

also buried (Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Father, Great, great neice of Harriet Tubman-Geraldine Daniels, Great, great, ilds grand neice of Harriet Tubman-Rita Daniels (both sitting) h etc.). Mya Childs, Hashaqueena Earth, Star Jones (standing)

I have Two grown children (Ronald Franklin Nash caught for freeing nearly 300 slaves - she is also C Mya and RiShana Dior Nash (both married) and I have 4 slated to be on the $20 bill and that leaves me with grandchildren (Kierra, Kalen, Mia and Amiyah). mixed emotions – happy for her being recognized as I went back to school at the age of 60 to earn my an icon – but also what money currently stands for is master’s degree in Education and my bachelor’s “root of evil.” degree in Human Resources. It was my belief that if I went back to school, I would position myself 5) When you hear your great great aunt’s name what with the credentials to open a “private” school in comes to mind about her? honor of my great, great, great Aunt’s name – The “How proud I am of her total dedication of giving “Harriet Tubman Learning Center” (HTLC) starting back to others. It reminds me that her work is in Atlanta where the school is needed and then not done and how important she was to others in throughout the United States where a school of this obtaining their FREEDOM! She made those 19 trips magnitude is necessary (especially in the low-income on feet to ensure Freedom for others – her HEART communities.” was huge!”

2) What is your relation to Harriet Tubman? 6) What inspired you to create your community “Harriet Tubman is my Great, Great, Great Aunt.” center? “Harriet Tubman was vehemently denied an 3) How proud are you to be a part of Harriet education and therefore could not read or write - she Tubman’s lineage? died illiterate…This is still a problem although Blacks “Elated.” are given equal rights in education, however, many of our people are still illiterate. They are reading 4) What were your initial thoughts when you found below grade level and just knowing that an eighteen- out you are related to this historical icon? year-old young man is reading at only a fourth- “My initial thoughts were that of mixed emotions. grade level is heart breaking to me and it should For 1, being related to a slave who had a bounty on be to everyone else. The Harriet Tubman Learning her head and for 2, being proud that she was never Center is necessary because our mission is to combat

24 OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 illiteracy! It is time to make a difference in the lives carrying out Harriet Tubman’s of our young men, otherwise, the prisons continue to legacy? make room for them…slavery continues in the prison “Yes I can and I will continue system because our children are failing in the public the Legacy of my great, great schools. great Aunt.” The Harriet Tubman Learning Center offers literacy programs that include Stem (Science, 13) Where do you see yourself Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) educational 5-10 years from now? opportunities are needed and should be offered to “Getting older – “I’m 64.” children who are otherwise would not have access to this type of advanced education.” 14) If you ever had the chance to speak to your great great aunt, what would you 7) Where did the name for the center derive from? tell her? “The Harriet Tubman Learning Center name is a “I would tell my Aunt how much I admired her result of Harriet Tubman’s name.” advocacy.”

8) How rewarding is it for you when you give back 15) What is one thing you would like to impart to the black community? with our beautiful black people all throughout the “It is my duty to give back to the community. world? Because of my lineage, it is necessary to continue the “The Harriet Tubman Learning Center is a 501(c)(3) Harriet Tubman legacy as a family member. This is nonprofit organization that focuses on the illiteracy what she would want the family to do in her honor.” issues that has plagued our inner cities for decades. The Harriett Tubman Learning Center is dedicated 9) What is the mission statement/motto that keeps to empowering communities through programs that you going in giving back to the black community? offer hope and successful future. Many communities “The Learning Center’s mission is to combat the are without jobs, homeless, hunger, and they need extraordinary phenomenon of illiteracy that has literacy assistance. Our goal is to initiate strategies plagued our youth for decades due to the lack of that will provide exceptional science-based programs viable resources and segregation. While supporting proven to empower youth and propel them towards the development of educational opportunities, future sustainability (i.e. completing job applications, Harriet Tubman Learning Center offers a thorough resume assistance, literacy programs, Stem Program, and comprehensive foundation for the future GED Assistance, Youth Entrepreneur Classes, etc.). achievement of students through our individual I am continuing a Legacy that deserves recognition, attention via assessments and evaluation.” even 100+ years after her death. Since my great, great, great Aunt was not given the opportunity to 10) What impact do you feel you have in giving read or write, she died illiterate. If she were alive back to the black community? today, we believe that Harriet Tubman would make “If she were alive today, we believe that Harriet sure she could read and write as well as ensure that Tubman would make sure that not only she can other children have this same opportunity. Illiteracy read and write, but also relive the Underground is a problem in the inner cities and it is our duty to Railroad. She would go out and find others who continue this phenomenal Legacy of Harriet Tubman are being vehemently denied an education and she through our programs.” would ensure that other children have this same opportunity. Illiteracy is a problem in the inner cities and it is also my duty to continue this phenomenal Legacy of Harriet Tubman through our programs.”

11) How important is it for you carrying on the legacy of Harriet Tubman? “Her work is not over –her legacy must continue through her family -and what better way to continue The woman they call Moses had the strength and her legacy than by giving back to the community. wisdom to lead others on a freedom trail. The This is something she was vehemently deprived of – leadership of Harriet Tubman’s footsteps lead the the ability to read.” way for the African American to be free at last. 12) Do you feel like you’re up to the task in

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Pastor Robert “Bob” & Leading Lady Faye Hunnicutt. Pastor Beverly & Minister Morris Purcell Leap of Faith Ministry INC. 2419 Samuel Dr. Macon GA 31217

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The QMS girls (Hashaqueena Earth, Mya Childs and Star Jones) are a new teen singing group. The girls are managed by their voice coach/gospel artist, Ashley Perrymond. They have performed for the homeless at

The Hosea Williams Feed the Hungry event m ea T

on Thanksgiving and they are casted to y

perform in the upcoming Christmas stage ph play, The Gift of Love. Coming in the Spring otogra h

of 2019 is their new album release. P S M D The QMS girls are wearing their favorite fashions that represent the era of the 1970’s television show, Charlie’s Angels.

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Kimberly West Kimberly West is an on-air television personality, consultant, and digital influencer. She holds both a B.S. and M.S. degree in Apparel Merchandising and Design.

Kimberly has represented several lifestyle- related brands on news stations such as ABC 2 WMAR, Fox 45 Baltimore, ABC 33/40 - Talk of Alabama, WBAL - TV 11, and much more.

In addition, she has been featured on numerous sites such as Entrepreuner.com and received awards/nominations.

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30 OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 fashion Fall/Winter 2018 Fashion Trends From Paris Fashion Week With politics and world events changing on a daily basis, one must ask themselves who has the time to create a winter wardrobe? The answer to this question is that we must get dressed daily and be the best version of ourselves. As stated by Bozoma Saint John, “bring your whole self to work because, that way, you can bring full ideas and the wholeness of your unique abilities.”

Dressing the part is considered the first step to manifesting those unique abilities. The winter season is Wno different. Dressing for cooler temperatures can become intimidating without the right guidance. There are so many clothing trends, textures, and accessories being offered online or in-store.

To help with this dilemma, style experts will agree that fashion starts from the runway and trickles into the mainstream retail industry. Entertainers and influencers have drastically altered the fashion hemisphere, emerging new designs immediately into the digital space.

A few of the popular global trends for Fall/Winter 2018 include pastel hues, elegant ruffles, and sheer glam.

Designer, Armine Ohanyan showcased Parisian designs that were both feminine and structured. The following three looks (shown) can be worn with metallic heels or boots, leather gloves or faux fur short coat.

Additional seasonal clothing trends for the year include animal prints, tweed textures, fringe finishing’s, leather silhouettes, polka dots, color blocking, and shoulder pads.

All of the runway inspiration featured will surely make a high fashion statement in the office or girls night out!

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LivingBy Sonyetta Lynn • Photos by Lee

We live in challenging times, where any one of us can fall on hard times. But if those times arise, Simplistic Restored Living is armed as an excellent resource to help people get their feet planted on solid ground again. We are a progressive 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization in fulfilling our mission to help families restore their lives through referrals, resources and financial assistance. We can’t do it alone, you play an important role in the success of our organization. Therefore, we are seeking sponsorship for the Gift of Love Stage Play. Simplistic Restored Living is partnering with Oasis Montagé Ministries (Fayetteville, GA) on December 22, 2018 Wand our goal this year is to provide 50 kids with toys and spread love with our play to families in need this holiday season. We provide an amazing service to the community, but there is still much to be done. We partner with other faith-based and community service organizations that provide resources that include food/furniture/clothing banks and feeding the Homeless.

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“I’ve learned that patience is a virtue and no matter how long we are taught to wait patience is never the ending result. In essence until God calls us home we will spend our lives waiting. So be patient. ”

OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 35 The Black Women’s Expo By Clarice Carolyn Jones

The Black Women’s Expo (BWe) of Atlanta is an interactive three-day weekend exposition honoring the essence, culture and achievements of women of color. The keynote speakers: the cast of television series-Greenleaf, Emmy Award- winning actress Regina King, live performance by national recording artist Ginuwine, along with a meet-and-greet with Tsupermodel and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey and veteran actress/director Kim Fields. ess Jones c Prin

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Harlem RenaissanceBy Carolyn Jones Media p Cor

A fundraising event called to honor The born into slavery. Due to the oppression Harlem Renaissance was sponsored by of the south and it’s Jim Crow laws, many The Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center of the African-American community had in Decatur, Georgia. This event was to to migrate to major cities in the northern raise funds for the Stem program. Several United States. They did this to provide a sponsors along with Porter Sanford Jr. better way of life for their families. The attending the event wearing their favorite literary movement started with a dinner to mask with attire from of the roaring 20s. The honor a particular writer but ended in the fabulous cajun foods and sounds from the acknowledgment of poets and writers of all Ajazz band was topped off with slot machines ages and genres. and gambling crap tables. The Harlem Renaissance fundraising event The Harlem Renaissance is a movement was an excellent way for African Americans that started around 1920. It is the first to pay tribute to their African-American African- American generation that was not ancestors.

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OASIS/Montage January • February 2019 41 2018ESSENCE Essence Festival 2018 Central City, Festival New Orleans.

By Mya Childs • Photos by Clarice Jones

Essence Festival presented by Coca-Cola in partnership with Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Of New Orleans community. For the first time, Essence Day of Service was presented with the inaugural Excellence Awards honoring “Change Agents” of the community. Sponsors included the government and participating sponsors, Coca-Cola, AT&T, McDonalds, State EFarm, Walmart, Unilever, Disney, U.S. Army and Cantu. Their major sponsors were AT&T, Ford, McDonald’s, State Farm, and Walmart.

The Essence Festival had several performing Artist; Queen Latifah, Brandy, Mary J. Blige, Xscape, SWV, Ginuwine, Kelly Price, Ellie Mae and the special guest performance was by Janet Jackson.

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Geraldine Daniels: Great great neice of Harriet Tubman