Miamianapolis

I am back from my trip to the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration and Zo’s Summer Groove. That’s right: I was in Indianapolis and Miami. Both cities were hot and humid. My purpose for attending the Summer Celebration was to participate as a panelist in a Town Hall meeting on the state of the black family with a focus on increasing wealth. The Town Hall meeting was in the evening. When I arrived in Indiana, I headed directly to the business awards luncheon. The main honoree and keynote speaker of the luncheon was Sidney Poitier.
Understand that I have known Sidney Poitier since I was little. I use the term “known” loosely. My father used to walk around the house singing To Sir With Love. I remember watching Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner in my living room as a little girl. And now I was going to hear the seventy-nine year old Sidney Poitier speak before me. And speak, he did. The same poise, grace, and eloquence that captured my attention as a child is alive an well in Mr. Poitier today. It was a moment I will cherish. Needless to say that I was humming To Sir With Love for the rest of the day . . . Special thanks to my girl Kara from the Indiana Black Expo.


The next day I flew to Zo’s Summer Grove in Miami. The first night I attended the comedy show and Ludacris performance. I haven’t laughed that hard in ages. The next day I saw my girl Allie who happened to be in Miami as well. I walked around South Beach and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. That evening I attended the Gala and Gloria Estefan concert. Gloria had me on my feet dancing and singing. I think I may have to look her up on itunes and download some of my old favorites.

All for now. I am in Austin this week working on my book.

Be sure to check out my interview with Michael!

-RXW