Today is Marla Gibbs birthday. Born Margaret Theresa Bradley, she’s an American actress, comedian, singer, writer and producer. I had the pleasure of meeting the talented actress at the Black Theater Festival in Winston Salem several years ago. Gibbs, known for her quick wit as Mary Jenkins on the TV series 227, and Florence Johnston […]
This year’s participants include: Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, Senior Advisor to the President of the United States Valerie B. Jarrett, former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young, entertainer and author Common, activist and talk show host the Rev. Al Sharpton, political commentator and talk show host Roland Martin, singer/actress Melba Moore, Broadway choreographer George Faison, poet […]
