Originally published March 15, 2018 on www.rpentradio.com/ms-roni

​This week’s blog is on a very phenomenal woman, Ms. Kimberly White. She is an artist, and educator, and a mentor. I had the pleasure of interviewing Ms. White on last week after viewing a documentary on her that she co-created. Kimberly shared her emotional scars and journey of being in an unhealthy relationship that lead to depression. She shared her experiences and physical scars of becoming overweight and developing health problems, which added to her emotional trauma. Kimberly also shared her spiritual journey and how her support circle was important on her journey. Her circle includes both her mother and father, step-mother, her pastor and his family, and special family and friends.

On this journey Kimberly temporarily lost her mobility and ability to care for herself leaving her with a life changing decision to make. She had to decide to have gastric bypass surgery in which part of her stomach was to be cut out. She had to weigh the safety risks against her life. She stated that the process in her decision-making process involved heavy input from her support circle, the people whom she knew loved her.

For as long as I can remember Kimberly had a love for drawing and art as a whole. Kimberly used art to positively channel her energy. Many people internalize their struggle and develop destructive behaviors towards themselves and others. This is not the case for Ms. Kimberly M. White!!!! She externalized her struggle to achieve positive outcomes through art and shares her triumph with anyone who needs her. She has always had a warm spirit and a soft heart. I label her a phenomenal woman because through all that she has been through she still has joy and spreads her light. #Facts. Maya Angelou wrote in her poem, Phenomenal Woman, “Pretty woman wonder where my secret lies”. Phenomenal Woman is about a self-confident woman and expresses it to the world with class, style, and grace just as Kimberly. Kimberly's secret lies in her soul. She is extraordinary and a remarkable woman because her focus is to help others despite her own trials with life. In her own words she states, “You never know what a person is going through and I may be the encouragement that they needed for that day". In my expert opinion that makes Kimberly a phenomenal woman.

​Soon Kimberly will debut some of her original art pieces, watch out world!!!! She shared that the counseling she receive at Arkansas Baptist Health was wonderful. Shout out to Arkansas Baptist Health in Little Rock, Arkansas. Please let her story be an inspiration to you 😊.

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Originally published February 1, 2018 on www.rpentradio.com/ms-roni

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The Mt. Olive C.O.G.I.C. Refurbishing Our Youth Program has teamed up with youth group, Gloves Not Guns. The collaboration is to help curve underage drinking and  encourage positive life choices. The ROY Program (Drinks ? Drugs? Nah!) is currently recruiting participants. . The collaboration between the two organizations focus on character building, youth leadership, parent/child interaction, physical fitness and activity. The event itself took place this past weekend in Pine Bluff, Arkansas at the Merrill Boxing Center. I can see the strength-based component of each program by the large turnout of parental participation. Good job!!!  Coach Brewer said he wanted to promote self-discipline, positve self-efficacy, and healthy lifestyle..

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If any youth or their parent want to be a participant in ROY contact Lavern McDonald at churchmtolive202@gmail.com. To participate in Gloves Not Guns please contact Coach Brewer at (870) 329-3875.

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Originally published February 7, 2018 on www.rpentradio.com/ms-roni

​Today's Blonde Intelligence Blog is an artist showcase. I searched through many links in several different music groups and decided to showcase the top four.

The first is artist Stephen James with his feature on SO BEAAST" by M.O.D.E.S.T

​The next artist is Tyron' with In My Zone

​ LCYAHBOSS-"Ain't Heard of Me"

​ ELOHIN - Lost In You Ft. Ashley Garza

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Originally published March 8, 2018 on www.rpentradio.com/ms-roni

​Gloves not Guns is a participant of the Region 6 USA Amateur Boxing Organization. The Gloves Not Guns Organization is striving towards refurbishing our youth. Coach Albert Brewer began Gloves Not Guns about five years ago in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. At one time if you Googled Pine Bluff, Arkansas it would name Pine Bluff as the worst little city in America. I myself have lived in Pine Bluff for many years and the song that comes to mind is Tye Tribbett’s, It’s Good In The Hood. The song says that “Everybody ain’t walking around carrying guns thinking it’s fun...some of us are really good people just had a crazy life, and now in jail with long nights...some of us are taking good care of our kids, making sure they got clothes and something in the fridge…Good in the hood”. This is true for Pine Bluff because of mentors like Coach Albert Brewer.

​The main event of the night is the Arkansas State Golden Gloves Heavy Weight Championship Bout. This Boxing match will name the Arkansas State Golden Gloves Heavy Weight Champion!!!  Professional Referee, Tony Weeks of Las Vegas, Nevada is the special guest. Weeks has refereed over 600 professional fights including, Floyd Mayweather vs. Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao vs. Marco Antonio Barrera!!! There is also a special honoree for the event, Mr. Roy Rodgers, who is in his eighties and has been a servant leader for the Golden Gloves Boxing Association for years.

​I hope everyone will come out and support. Pine Bluff is going to do it Vegas style. March 10, 2018 from 6:00 pm-10:00 pm at 1 Convention Center Drive in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. A special thank you to the Humphrey Mt. Olive C.O.G.I.C., The Delta 42 Coalition, and the City of Pine Bluff.

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Originally published April 12, 2018 on www.rpentradio.com/ms-roni

This week’s Blonde Intelligence Blog is a showcase of new Hip Hop Artist, Lil Mario. Lil Mario is a 17-year-old Hip Hop Artist out of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He started writing and producing his own music about a year ago.  One thing that I admire is the support of his parents in his quest into the Hip Hop World. He says that his style is him, that he just does it how he feels it. He will be dropping his new mix-tape complete with videos and live performances soon. Support our youth!!!
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