Did you catch Jacque Reid on "The View" July 21?

Did you happen to catch Jacque Reid on ABC's "The View" on July 21. If not, we have a clip. Jacque along with Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg and Elizabeth Hassleback are discussing whether or not men should be financially responsible for a baby they do not want.

Michaela angela Davis speaks out about Essence Magazine's controversial new hire

Michaela angela Davis has been in the news lately speaking about Essence Magazine's controversial decision to hire a white Fashion Editor. Check her out on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 discussing the issue with Roland Martin.

Christina Alex’s Blog - A great resource about teen issues

Be sure you check out Christina Alex’s blog featured on her website especially if you are a youth program coordinator, an event planner looking for a speaker focusing on youth issues or a parent wanting more info about what issues young people are facing.

For instance,Christina has a post about the rise in “digital stalking” or “tech abuse” where teens repeatedly send text messages or Instant Messages to their partner to keep tabs on them. There is also a write up about how the boyfriends of some young women intentionally get them pregnant to keep them under control.

Read more at this link:
www.christinaalex.com/blog/

February - Speaker of the Month- Christina Alex

We are continuing our Speaker of the Month series and just on the heels of Valentine’s Day. While the holiday is meant to celebrate love, there are many people, including young people, who are involved in violent and abusive relationships where they feel there is no escape.

This month’s speaker, Christina Alex has worked tirelessly to combat domestic violence and promote healthy relationships among young people. This past November she became the Director of “Start Strong Bronx” a $1 million initiative funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation which aims to promote healthy relationships and prevent dating violence. New York’s Mayor Bloomberg was on hand to helped launch the initiative.

Jacque's on VH1, Kemba's expecting! Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from Truth Be Told Speakers!

We are looking forward to a great 2010! We are especially excited about speaker Jacque Reid's new VH1 reality show "Let's Talk About Pep" which airs tonight!!! (10:30pm/9:30c)












Also, Kemba Smith is expecting a baby! We are looking forward to her new arrival in the Spring!

Truth Be Told Speakers @ NACA Mid America

I made it to Kentucky for the NACA Mid America conference. We have a great spot for the Truth Be Told booth and have already met a lot of great students and their advisors looking for events and speakers.

Tomorrow is Halloween and I do have a costume just trying to get up the courage to wear it! I'll post a photo tomorrow.

In the meantime our chapstick giveaway is a hit! If anyone reading this is at the conference stop by booth 205!

Michaela angela Davis speaks on black beauty

Truth Be Told Speaker Michaela angela Davis took part in a panel discussion today to explore this transformation of the perception of black women and the complicated issue of beauty within Black communities.

The event was hosted by the New York Open Center and also featured Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing, Diversity for the Estée Lauder Susan Akkad, Brown University professor Tricia Rose and supermodel Veronica Webb.

Michaela is a cultural critic and writer who has been exploring urban style, race, beauty, gender and hiphop culture in media with editor in chief, beauty editor and fashion director positions at Honey, Essence and Vibe magazines and most recently as a consultant at BET.

Read more about Michaela on the Truth Be Told website.