During my recent Inside Out LGBT Radio show on DC’s WPFW-FM, I was honored to have the opportunity to interview three dynamic local and national activists through their amazing work with the DC Mayor’s Office, Black Pride, The Equality March for Unity and Pride, and the Women in the Life Association.

My guest were:

-Sheila Reid, Director of LGBTQ Affairs for DC’s Mayor Muriel Bowser and Board President, Women in the Life Association

-Earl Fowlkes, President/CEO, Center for Black Equity, Inc.

-Khadijah Tribble, Local DC Chair, Equality March and Executive and Executive Director, Women in the Life Association

No fear. If you missed the show, here is the recorded link. You can listen at home, at your desk, while driving, preparing dinner… Come back and let us know your thoughts. http://archive.wpfwfm.org/mp3/wpfw_170509_140002lmpab.mp3

The show centered around “The Evolution of Black Pride and How We Fit in (or Don’t) with the Upcoming Equality March”. The discussion focused around how each of the show’s guests are advocating for the Black LGBTQ community. And, what the community can do to grow and thrive as a united force and together with the mainstream LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈community.

The big takeaways from the show is if there is no voice and action there is no progress. And, that ain’t nothing wrong with some partying, but with a purpose is important. Organizations such as Black Pride (DC May 26-29), Women in the Life Association, Black Lives Matter, and those leading the movement through the Women’s March and upcoming Equality March (June 11) are amazing organizations designed to provide opportunities to connect with like-minded people through advocacy, social justice, and entertainment. But, as they say, there’s strength in numbers and each and every one of us are needed to participate in the advancement of our human rights individually and as a community. And, with this current administration, it’s even more important that we become a united movement. Whether you march or not, find your voice (that can be just by voting). This is YOUR way to make a difference (for you, your family, community, and world) because we need you as we strive for dignity, respect, and equality for ALL.

We thank Sheila, Earl and Khadijah as they personally and professionally continue to be consistent stands for the LGBTQ community. And, thank you for visiting Inside Out and providing your insight, and beautiful and fun energies. Please visit their sites for upcoming events and how to participate. Each have workshops, seminars, marches, and/or sources of entertainment coming up this week and beyond. http://womeninthelife.org/. http://www.dcblackpride.org. http://www.equalitymarch2017.com.

Thank you all for the love and support. Make it a safe and beautiful day and upcoming week. Be great. Be courageous. Be Bold. BeDoLove! Happy Pride! Love! #WPFW #InsideOutRadio #BeDoLove #FindYourZen #SoulFULLPurpose #JuicySweetSpot #DCBlackPride #BlackPride #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackLivesMatter #LGBTLivesMatter #EqualityMarch2017

PS: We are in the midst of an important pledge drive. WPFW-FM’s programmers volunteer by dedicating and donating all our time because we understand how important shows like this are. We are a listener supported, and listener driven radio show and station. Therefore, we are asking for your help as it’s not too late to donate and keep WPFW up and running as your source of music and talk you will not hear on any other FM dial. Please visit us at http://www.wpfwfm.org to donate and mark your dollars to Inside Out LGBT Radio. Thank YOU!

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Please join me at INSIDE OUT LGBT Radio live, tomorrow, Tuesday, May 9 from 2pm-3pm EST for “The Evolution of Black Pride and How We Fit in (or Don’t) with the Equality March”. Please mark your calendar and catch the show on DC’s WPFW-FM at 89.3 FM or live stream ANYWHERE from your computer, phone or tablet at http://www.wpfwfm.org. You can tune in while at work, driving, working out, eating a late lunch…

Local and national activists, Sheila Reid-Alexander, Earl Fowlkes, and Khadijah Tribble will join me in the discussion of how they are advocating for the Black LGBTQ community. And, how the community can grow and thrive as a united force and together with the mainstream LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈community.

Please share. Set your reminders. We want to hear from you. Call in to share your VOICE, thoughts, stories, and ask questions related to the topic. (202-588-0893). Send us good vibes. Make it a safe and beautiful day. Be great. Be courageous. Be Bold. BeDoLove! Love! Kathryn #WPFW #InsideOutRadio #BeDoLove #FindYourZen #SoulFULLPurpose #JuicySweetSpot #DCBlackPride #BlackPride #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackLivesMatter #LGBTLivesMatter #EqualityMarch2017

PS: We are in the midst of an important pledge drive. WPFW-FM’s programmers volunteer by dedicating and donating all our time because we understand how important shows like this are. We are asking for your help during the show because we are solely funded by you, the Listener. Please write this number down to donate any amount. Call “202-588-9739” during the show to help us bring your voices to the forefront every week. Again, that’s “202-588-9739” to donate or visit us at http://www.wpfwfm.org and mark your dollars to Inside Out LGBT Radio. Thank YOU!

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Update: If you missed the show here is the recorded link. You can listen at home, at your desk, while driving, preparing dinner… Thank you for the love and support. Enjoy! Love! http://archive.wpfwfm.org/mp3/wpfw_170509_140002lmpab.mp3

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YOU.MUST.EXPERIENCE.UNDERGROUND’S.S2:E6! YOU MUST. I don’t recall a time where I ever sat in my home and clapped after watching something on television. At a venue. But, not in my home. By myself. This after witnessing the amazing and profound performance of Aisha Hinds portraying Harriet Tubman and speaking of Harriet’s journey… GOODNESS! It occurred during an episode of Underground (episode 6 of season 2) on WGN America. It was as if I was magically transported back in time or at the very least to a Broadway theater’s one-woman performance. Aisha had to make Mama Harriet proud with her resonating, educational, standing ovation and worthy of awards winning performance. And, overall, Underground is a great show. http://www.wgnamerica.com/series/underground

Here’s an article interviewing Aisha about the intensity of this episode from receiving the script (one week before shooting nearly an hour of dialogue) to delivery. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/12/arts/television/underground-harriet-tubman-aisha-hinds-interview.html

Lessons were abounding from this episode:

-Good can always come from a broken heart. Harriet came back for her husband, but what she really came back to is the beginning of a movement called The Underground Railroad. Cry. Grieve. Mourn. But, also listen. Where you’re really supposed to be will be revealed.

-Your vision is your vision. Everyone will not have the same vision as you. Doesn’t make them wrong. It just means you will need enough courage to walk the road to your purpose with yourself or run the risk of getting dragged down by those not in alignment. This is until your steps are divinely ordered to the person(s) who too feel, taste, and smell the vision. And/or until those previously left behind conquer their fears and are ready to climb on board to their freedom. Respect and not judge another’s vision.

-Speaking of which, one’s freedom may not look the same as yours. Your lane is your lane. We all have our life’s experiences that will determine how freedom resonates. Your freedom could be your ability to finally purchase your dream home. Someone else’s freedom could be the first time purchasing a cart full of healthy (with a few snacks) groceries for them and/or their family.

-The soul speaks hope to the spirit. Hope is essential to succeeding. The moment we stop believing is the moment we begin to suffocate and drown in our sorrow, therefore killing our spirit. However, with hope must come action. You have to listen to where you’re being guided and then act. God and your Gangsta Angels will guide you and protect you. Believe and then proceed with grace and gratitude.

-Lead with intention. This includes being purposeful, detailed, yet careful when requesting your desires through prayer.

-Fear and pain are embedded in our DNA. They just are. The pain transferred from the blood from the whelps extending the length of our ancestor’s backs have carried on from generation to generation. We must continue to do whatever we can to break the chains and pave our way to freedom through our individual healing.

-Women who labeled as not being emotional, too strong, or too independent, are just trying their best to survive and thrive. It’s an extension of when they just couldn’t let them know they won. It’s an extension of having to fend for themselves and their families. They just need to know without a doubt that they can trust you. That they matter. That you will have their back. But, we too much heal our individual woes.

-Even in 2017, there will be those who will not want us/you to be free. We must all do what we can to ensure they don’t win. Doesn’t mean you have to march or lead a movement. It just means you should do what you can to ensure you are heard with the message that we/you matter. This is especially true in our personal lives, whether with our family, romantic, and platonic relationships. We have to be the captain of our faith. Our own Gangsta Cheerleader! The bonus, are those you will attract who will create that safe space for you to land, breathe, and BeDoLove.

Hope! Action! Freedom! Without them, they win. It’s time WE win! But first, it’s time YOU win! Because when you win, we all win. Namaste!

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It’s time to truly LIVE and LOVE. It’s time to surrender by releasing the fear. It’s time to release those things, thoughts, or people that you’ve latched on to all for the purpose of being right and wrongfully secure in your present ego induced suffering state. It’s okay though. I know you’re scared. I am too. No need for guilt or shame. We are all humans living a human experience.

But, it’s never too late. You are always being guided. Trust in the ordering of your footsteps. Silence the misguided voices. Listen to and trust the whispers angelically delivered to YOU for the purpose of empowering YOU to forgiveness of self and others. And, then spring into action to ultimately BE the masterpiece you were birthed to BE. As a child of God you are deserving. Please believe it. Please breathe it. Please BE it.

The time is now. Your time is now. My time is now. Our time is now for you are not alone. We can get there together. We can be free together. Surrender! Surrender! Surrender! Ashe. #BeDoLove #FindYourZen #SoulFULLPurpose

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BeDoLove invites you to “Taking Care of Them! And, What About You? – A Financial and Healthcare Seminar to Guide You Through the Process of Taking Care of YOU and Your Aging Parent(s)”!

Is the thought of creating your will, medical directives, and other necessary estate planning/life documents a daunting task for you? Don’t know where to start?

Do you fear as your parent(s) age, you are not knowledgeable to support and guide them as they navigate their life choices (i.e., health, wealth)?

Join us Saturday, April 29th from 11am-2pm. We’ll gather and have important conversations with an experienced guest panel who will help guide you through the various processes.

Guest Panelists:

-Angel Love, Accredited Financial Planner, Money Coach, and Author, http://www.angellovesmoney.com

-Demetrius Jones, VP of CaringGivers, http://www.CaringGivers.com

-Sherita Hall, Experienced Caregiver & Patient Advocate

Facilitator: Kathryn C. Boxill, BeDoLove

We’ll meet at Nido in DC, where brunch will be available. No charge to attend. All we request is that you dine. Early arrivals will receive a BeDoLove gift bag. 

Limited space is available. Please respond with your official RSVP no later than Wednesday, April 26 at BeDoLoveGo@gmail.com.

We hope to see you then. Love!

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Netflix blessed me today with serendipitous hours full of the magic of MUUUUUSIC, purpose, and perseverance.

Disco! Hip Hop! Bronx! Kangols! DJs! Pumas! Dance! Fun! Energetic! Head Nodding! Waterbugs! Blackout! Graffiti! Break Dance! The System! Grandmaster Flash! Battles! Vogue! Power! 🎶Love is the message!🎶 Scratching! Gay Power (acknowledging who could move the music)! Family! Friends! Neeeew YOOOORRRK!!! Episode 5 & 6 are FIYAH! FREEDOM! 🎶Set yourself free.🎶

“The multi-talented Baz Luhrmann and a team of collaborators — Oscar-winner Catherine Martin, legendary MC Nas, Grandmaster Flash, Pulitzer-winning playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis, and hip-hop historian Nelson George — have created a music-driven drama that documents the emergence of a new art form. Set in the late 1970s, when New York was at the brink of bankruptcy and disco was dying out, the rise of hip-hop is told through the lives, art, music and dance of a group of young people in the South Bronx.” –Google

I can’t wait for season two which starts April 7. #TwoSnapsAndASwirl #BeDoLove #SupportTheArts #FindYourZen #SoulFULLPurpose

Trailer: https://youtu.be/usv442G6H8A

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“Time is not measured by the years that we live, but by the deeds that we do and the joys that we give.” –Helen Steiner Rice

The above quote resonates as it is displayed on the hospice wall where Margo Lynette Owens spent her days before making the transition to our beautiful angel.

After living a blessed 48 years on this earth, on March 22, 2012, God called Margo to live a glorious life of eternal peace and happiness with Him in Heaven above. And, although five years have passed, it still all feels like yesterday that we saw her smiling beautiful face and heard her sweet sweet voice.

Margo’s loving spirit touched many lives from Buffalo to Atlanta to Alabama to the DMV (Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia area). As a daughter, mother, sister, niece, aunt, cousin and loyal friend, Margo was that beautiful shining light many enjoyed. Immediately upon her entering any room, Margo energetically always filled the space with her cheerful smile, warm heart, loving hugs, a compassionate ear, silly wit, and profound knowledge.

Through the years as Margo battled colon cancer, she continued to inspire and touch many lives by her beautiful and courageous disposition and will to live and enjoy life, which was displayed even through the pain. She always saying to me “Kay don’t forget to let me know what events (friend gatherings) are going on.” And, scolding me when I didn’t. Lol

As a result of Margo’s love and passion for family, friends, and life, we continue to remember Margo and celebrate her life and in turn be inspired to live ours. Margo was an open vessel. She having a passion and love for people, music, dancing, food, travel, attending musicals and plays, and experiencing various cultures, including the Caribbean culture. But, she especially had a passion for loving and nurturing her beautiful children.

This past Sunday, family and friends gathered to celebrate Margo’s life and the lives of many others who continue to fight the battle against colon cancer. We participated in the 12th Annual Scope It Out 5K Run/Walk held in Washington, DC at Freedom Plaza. And, although the day started out cold and rainy, our commitment was unwavering. Unwavering like Margo’s spirit. As the time ticked on with the use of hand warmers to defrost the fingers, the frost was soon replaced by the shining and warmth of the sun only in a way Margo could have helped to orchestrate. We walked and then we dined to continue in the tradition of how we use to roll and fellowship with Margo. Pre or post dining and drinkies always bonused with reminiscing and good laughs.

Margo, I’m sure I can speak for many when I say, thank you for being YOU and continuing to inspire us all to breathe life into our existence with the all-knowing that “Time is not measured by the years that we live, but by the deeds that we do and the joys that we give.” And, with that quote in mind, I’ll do my best to always be open, present, and obedient to the ordering of my footsteps. As I imagine myself calling you up to say “Gurl, let me tell you what happened!” And, I hear you speak and smile with encouragement, love, and pride.

Margo, Thank you for your authentic and unconditional angelic love then and for your Gangsta Angel flow now. Please keep visiting us. Especially during those times when life is troubling. Keep us safe. Keep loving us. Keep guiding us. Order our footsteps in the direction of our “SoulFULL Purpose”. We love and miss YOU, Margo! See you soon, as I’m sure you’ll be visiting me in my dreams soon. Please and thank you! Peace and Love! #BeDoLove #GangstaAngel #FindYourZen  #SoulFULLPurpose

It was a morning not like any ordinary morning. As I departed from home and began my drive to work, I neared the end of my block looking ahead and noticing a beautiful gray hue with a background of snow filled trees in the distance. Sure, we had experienced a snowmendous kind of Winter which included many life challenges with health, death, and uncertainty. This resulting in an anxious heavy suspension in the moment of inhaling and holding it and holding it until we enter the refreshing newness of Spring and the promise in all it may behold. However, this particular morning I experienced the beginning of my day through a longing and hopeful set of eyes. Startled by the beauty as I was actually surprised and caught off guard by it since I’ve been a bit clouded by life’s challenges and it’s sometimes gripping and painful hold. And, also consumed in the never ending grumblings of those declaring “I’m tired of this snow”.

As I continued on my drive I consciously remained present in my awareness of the beauty around me. All of a sudden I for a moment was driving through a ski resort type of town. Like Deep Creek or even perhaps Aspen minus the big hills and spacious never ending mountains. With the roads cleared up only how those locals can swoop down and do. It was my special Winter Wonderland, providing a feeling of calm. It was one of those serendipitous moments I was thankful for my long drive, able to continue to take IT all in as a drove down the highway with conversations of life’s ponderance (I think I made up a word).

Many were over the snow, but in that moment of starting my day it was a life or death moment for me to see the beauty of life. I really needed it as my spirit deserved that moment. It requiring to be fed and uplifted with the grace of God and beauty. And, for that I was so grateful.

So to you my lovelies, I say, keep your head up as the newness of Spring is just around the corner. As we anxiously await Spring’s cleansing sun rays and rain, the vibrancy of its colors, and the smell of fresh morning dew and budding flowers, plants, and trees, in this moment please do find the beauty of anything and everything. Stop, pause, and give IT your undivided attention. See IT! Smell IT! Touch IT! Feel IT! Hear IT! Taste IT! Breathe life to IT! Trust IT! Make love to IT! Love IT! And, purposefully breathe in and release a long and relaxing it will all be alright exhale. It’s life or death. Plus, it really will be ALRIGHT.

LIVE! BREATHE! GRATITUDE! GRACE! DIVINE ORDER! Wishing me and you Peace, Love, and Clarity! Namaste! #BeDoLove #FindYourZen #SoulFULLPurpose #JuicySweetSpot

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Join me at INSIDE OUT LGBT Radio live today, Wednesday, March 14 from 2pm-3pm EST for “Champion: An Opera in Jazz” – A Life Expressed through Art. You can catch the show on DC’s WPFW-FM at 89.3 FM or live stream ANYWHERE from your computer, phone or tablet at www.wpfwfm.org. You can tune in while enjoying this snow day, at work, driving, working out, eating a late lunch, shoveling, warming up over hot cider…

Today’s show topic is Terence Blanchard’s amazing “opera in jazz” “Champion: An Opera in Jazz” now at the Kennedy Center in DC. This production includes THE Denyce Graves. It’s the real-life story of Emile Griffith—the closeted gay boxer whose knockout of a homophobic rival in the early 1960s led to unexpected tragedy. http://bit.ly/2mdnG4u

I’ll also have a discussion with Jeff Sheng from The Fearless Project about LGBTQ athletes in sports. www.jeffsheng.com

“I kill a man and the world forgives me. I love a man and the world wants to kill me.“ –Emile Griffith

Please share. Set your reminders. We want to hear from you. Call in to share your VOICE, thoughts, stories, and ask questions related to today’s topic. (202-588-0893). Send us good vibes. Make it a safe, warm, and beautiful day. Be great. Be courageous. Be Bold. BeDoLove! Love! Kathryn #WPFW #InsideOutRadio #BeDoLove #FindYourZen #SoulFULLPurpose #JuicySweetSpot #DCChampion #SupportTheArts #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackLivesMatter #LGBTLivesMatter

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Please Tune in Tonight: Join INSIDE OUT LGBT Radio live TONIGHT, Thursday, March 8 for a special “International Women’s Day” show from 6pm-7pm EST. You can catch the show on DC’s WPFW-FM at 89.3 FM or live stream ANYWHERE from your computer, phone or tablet at http://www.wpfwfm.org. You can tune in while at work, driving, getting your hair done, walking through the mall, preparing dinner…

Please join our co-hosts Dr. Nicole Cutts and Kathryn Boxill and our diverse panel of amazing women as we discuss what being women means to us and this year’s theme of #BeBoldforChange.

Please share. Set your reminders. We want to hear from you. Call in to share your VOICE, thoughts, stories, and ask questions related to today’s topic. (202-588-0893). Send us good vibes. Make it a great day. Love up on somebody today (especially a woman) and ALWAYS, including YOU! Be great. Be courageous. Be Bold. Be WOMAN! Love! Kathryn #WPFW #InsideOutRadio #BeDoLove #FindYourZen #SoulFULLPurpose #JuicySweetSpot

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Update: If you missed yesterday’s show here is the recorded link. You can listen at home, at your desk, while driving, preparing dinner… Thank you for the love and support. Enjoy! Love! http://archive.wpfwfm.org/mp3/wpfw_170308_180000sojou.mp3