November 18, 2006 (Saturday) -  Spoken Word performance
Cermonies in Dark Old Men - play
Kennedy Theatre (BTI Center)
Downtown Raleigh, NC
Time - 7:30pm

November 17, 2006 (Friday) -  Speaking Engagement
Women's Day ALL Night Happiness Celebration
Lincoln Memorial Baptist Church
1500 South Roxboro St., Durham NC
Time - 9pm - 4:30am

November 4, 2006 (Saturday) -  Keynote Speaker
YouthBuild Empowerment Conference
Holy Temple Church of God
228 Motgomery Heights Rd., Selma NC
Time - 9am - Noon

October 27, 2006 (Friday) -  Host
Gospel Showcase & Talent Show 2006
Durham Armory (Downtown) - Durham, NC
Time - 7pm - 11pm

October 22, 2006 (Sunday) -  Spoken Word Engagement
"Expressions"- theme
Governors Inn - Research Triangle Park, NC
Time - 5pm ($35, $40 after Oct 6th)

October 14, 2006 (Saturday) -  Speaking Engagement
"Single & Saved" - theme
Mount Zion Church - Smithfield, NC
Time - 10am - 2pm

October 7, 2006 (Saturday) -  Spoken Word Engagement
Virtuous Women's Fall Conference 2006
Living Waters Christian Community Church - Durham, NC
(For ticket info:  919-423-5404)
Time - 4pm - 8:30pm

October 1, 2006 (Sunday) -  Speaking Engagement
Mr. & Miss Teen Essence (Youth Development program)
Sponsor - Noire Productions, Inc.
Knightdale Library, Knightdale, NC
Time - 3pm

September 30, 2006 (Saturday) -  Speaking Engagement
Praize in the Park
J' Ashley Square, Wendell, NC
Time - 12pm - 4:30pm

September 24 , 2006 (Sunday) -  Spoken Word Engagement
Gospel Explosion Service
New Aggressive Church of Deliverance, Inc.,
1100 Holloway Street, Durham, NC
Time - 4pm

September 24 , 2006 (Sunday) -  Spoken Word Engagement
"100 Men in Black" - Sunday morning service
Request - "A Real Man" poem from Words of Essence
Mt. Zoar Baptist Church - Durham, NC
Time - 11am

September 15, 2006 (Friday) - Spoken Word Engagement
Youth Explosion Service
First Baptist Church
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Time - 7pm

August 26, 2006 (Saturday) - Speaking Engagement
"Woman to Woman" seminar
NC State University
For info: Contact Devin - trinityconsultservices@yahoo.com
Time - 9am - Noon

August 25, 2006 (Friday) -  Spoken Word
Psalms of the Soul
NC Central University (Student Union) - Durham, NC
Time - 8:30pm - 10:30pm

August 12, 2006 (Saturday) -  Host
"Business Men & Women Expo 2006"
Durham Arts Council - Durham, NC
Time: 1pm -5pm ($20 Ticket Registration)

August 1, 2006 (Tuesday) -  Interview
WOOW JOY 1340AM - Bro. Reggie
Interview - "Business Men & Women Expo" - Greenville, NC
Time - 3:30pm - 4:15PM

August 1, 2006 (Tuesday) -  Interview
WCLY 1550AM/ Curtis Media Group - Shelia Wilson
Interview - "Business Men & Women Expo" - Raleigh, NC
Time: 9am - 10am

July 22, 2006 (Saturday) -  Speaking Engagement
The Cheston's Family Reunion
Royal Banquet - Entertainment - Raleigh, NC
Time - 7pm

July 20, 2006 (Thursday) -  Interview - taping
WB 22 - Armunda Hancock's Gospel Show
Interview - "Words of Essence/ Business Expo"
TV Broadcast:  Friday morning at 5am
Date - 8/4/06

July 18, 2006 (Tuesday) -  Poetry reading
"Chains" (poem from Words of Essence)
Orange County Prison - Hillsborough, NC
Time - 7:30pm

July 16, 2006 -  Interview
Gospel Morning Joy - WSHA 88.9FM
6am-12noon Sundays (Hosted by Ken Hinton)
Interview - "Words of Essence"
Time - 8:40am - 8:55am

July 15, 2006 (Saturday) -  Spoken word engagement
"2006 Princess Pageant"
Vision Christian Center Foundation Inc. (sponsor)
Mt. Zoar Missionary Baptist Church - Durham, NC
Time - 5pm

July 15, 2006 (Saturday) -  Special Poetry Tribute
Suzanne's 40th Birthday ("40 and Proud"- poem)
Glen Eden Community Center - Raleigh, NC
Time - 3pm

July 8, 2006 (Saturday) -  Poetry reading
McCullers Family Reunion
Pine Acres Community Center - Fuquay-Varina, NC
Time - 2pm

July 1, 2006 (Saturday) -  Book signing
Faith-Based Arts Conference (June 30th - July 2nd)
"Debut Gala" - New Christian authors (Black Tie Affair)
Sheraton Hotel, Research Triangle Park, NC
Time - 8pm  (For info:  www.fbfictionlovers.com)

June 30, 2006 (Friday) -  Spoken word engagement
"Psalms of the Soul" (Poetry Night)
Ideals Coffee House - Research Triangle Park, NC
Time - 8pm

June 25, 2006 (Sunday) - Interview
"Words of Essence" interview
WNCU 90.7FM "Gospel Connections" with Carolyn Pettiford-Ryals
(919) 560-9628, www.WNCU.org
Time - 9am-10am                                                            
(RESCHEDULED from May 28, 2006 to June 25, 2006)

June 22, 2006 (Thursday) -  Book signing
Hair, Mind and Sole Barbershoppe
(Charity Art Benefit - Sickle Cell Foundation)
Emporium Plaza, Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC
Time - 6pm-9 pm

June 19, 2006 (Monday) -  Interview
Words of Essence Interview - "Business Expo 2006"
WOOW Joy 1340AM
Greenville, NC
Time -3pm

June 19, 2006 (Monday) -  Speaking Engagement
"Sexual Abstinence" presentation
Footprints Teen Center
495 Main St, Aurora, NC
Time -11am

June 10, 2006 (Saturday) -  Panelist
Rap Session ("Youth Empowerment" Conference)
Shabach Powerhouse of Deliverance - Millville, New Jersey
Time - 8 pm

June 9, 2006 (Saturday) -  Spoken Word Engagement
"Youth Empowerment" Conference
Shabach Powerhouse of Deliverance - Millville, New Jersey
Time - 7:30pm

June 5, 2006 (Monday) -  Spoken Word Engagement
7th Grade Poetry Cafe
Dillard Middle School - Goldsboro, NC
Time - 11am  (CANCELLED)

June 3, 2006 (Saturday) -  Spoken Word engagement
Graduation Cookout
1817 E. Greer St. - Durham, NC
Time - 6pm

May 28, 2006 (Sunday) - Interview
"Words of Essence" interview
WNCU 90.7FM "Gospel Connections" with Carolyn Pettiford-Ryals
(919) 560-9628, www.WNCU.org
Time - 9am-10am                                                            
(RESCHEDULED on May 25, 2006 to June 25, 2006)

April 26, 2006 (Wednesday) - Spoken Word
Christian Fellowship Organization Awards Celebration
St. Augustine College
Raleigh, NC
Time - 7pm - 9pm

April 26, 2006 (Wednesday) - Speaker
"Job Readiness Workshop"
W. D. Hill Recreation Center
Fayetteville St., Durham, NC
Time - 9am - Noon

April 22, 2006 (Saturday) - Host
"Aspiring Writers Info Session '2006"
Hayti Heritage Center
Fayetteville St., Durham, NC
Time - 1pm - 4pm

April 20, 2006 (Thursday) - Representative
Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce Anniversary
Speaking on behalf of Durham Technical Community College
Carolina Theatre, Durham, NC
Time - 11am - 2pm

April 9, 2006 (Sunday) - Special Tribute
"Home-going Service" - Vernice Robinson (grandma)
First Baptist Church - Fuquay-Varina, NC
Time - 3pm

April 8, 2006 (Saturday) - Interview
"Words of Essence" interview
Cable 8, "Gospel on the Road TV Ministry"
Durham, NC (Airs April 19th, 9pm)
Time - 2pm (taping)

March 29, 2006 (Wednesday) - Spoken word
"Going to Another Level" - Collegiate Conference
NC Central University - Student Union
Durham, NC
Time - 7pm

March 24, 2006 (Friday) - Spoken Word
"Friday Night L.I.T.E." (youth conference)
St. Paul AME Church
101 Merrit Mill Rd, Chapel Hill
Time - 7pm (For Info: Chalice Overy, ceo2@duke.edu)

March 15, 2006 (Wednesday) - Interview
JOY WOOW 1340 AM
Live Interview - "Words of Essence"
Greenville, NC
Time - 8am - 9am

March 15, 2006 (Wednesday) - Interview
 Cable 7 (The Minority Voice)
Interview - "Words of Essence"
Greenville, NC (Airs - 3/29/06 at 9:30pm)
Time - 12:30pm

February 18, 2006 (Saturday) - Spoken word
"A Night of Love"  - Scholarship Fundraiser
St. Augustine College, Raleigh, NC
$20 - Couples, $15 - Singles
Time - 6:00-10pm (Call 919-516-4364 for more info)

February 17, 2006 (Friday) - Spoken word/ Book-signing
"Founder's Day" program
CHUMS, Inc. - sponsor
Danville, Virginia
Time -  6pm-8pm

February 11, 2006 (Saturday) - Speaking Engagement
"What Love is This"  - Valentine's Day Fundraising Gala
Rebirth Deliverance Ministries
Ezra Conference Center, Raleigh, NC
Time -  7:00pm (Formal event: $50 - Couple, $30 - Singles)

January 20, 2006 (Friday) - Spoken word
"Poetry Open Mic"
Mendenhall Student Center (East Carolina University)
Greenville, NC
Time -  7:00pm

January 13, 2006 (Friday) - Spoken word tribute
21st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremony
Durham Technical Community College
Speaker: Dr. Leroy Walker, Chancellor Emeritus, NCCU
Time -  11am-1pm

January 10, 2006 (Tuesday) - Spoken Word Tribute
Orange County Prison
Hillsborough, NC
Time -  7:30pm

January 7, 2006 (Saturday) - Speaking Engagement
Sexual Abstinence Seminar
Temple of Praise Church
Kenly, NC
Time -  3pm

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2005 EVENTS

December 30, 2005 (Friday) - Spoken word
"Teen Turn Around" - youth event
Koinonia Christian Center Church
Greenville, NC
Time -  7:00pm

December 18, 2005 (Sunday) - Spoken word
Christmas - theme
New Destiny Christian Fellowship
Cary, NC
Time -  7:30pm

December 10, 2005 (Saturday) - Spoken word
"Father/ Son, Mother/ Daughter Banquet"
Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church
Hillsborough, NC
Time -  6pm

December 2, 2005 (Friday) - Spoken word
"Friday Night Live"
Grace Church
Durham, NC
Time -  9:00pm

November 22, 2005 (Tuesday) - Spoken word
"Thanksgiving tribute"
Orange County Prison
Hillsborough, NC
Time -  7:30pm

November 18, 2005 (Friday) - Spoken word
"My Harvest is Right" - theme
New Destiny Christian Fellowship
Cary, NC
Time -  7:30pm

November 16, 2005 (Wednesday) - Speaking engagement
"Seven Lies About Sex outside of marriage" - message
Newsome Dorm, Shaw University
Raleigh, NC
Time -  9pm

November 12, 2005 (Saturday) - Poetry Tribute
"Wanda Lee's House Warming," Selma NC
(Delicious food & entertainment - all are welcome)
Contact Wanda Lee (919-605-1257) for info
Time -  Noon - 4pm

November 10, 2005 (Thursday) - Interview
"Words of Essence Interview" with Bobby Parker
St. Augustine College, WAUG 750AM
Raleigh, NC
Time -  4:30-6:00pm

November 4, 2005 (Friday) - Speaking engagement
Speaking to different classrooms
Dillard Middle School
Goldsboro, NC
Time -  8am - until

October 30th (Sunday) - interview
"Words of Essence Interview" with J. L. McCullers
St. Augustine College, WAUG 750AM
Raleigh, NC
Time -  8am - 9am

October 29, 2005 (Saturday) - panelist
"Strong Sista" (girl talk/ workshop)
NC Miracle Revival Center - sponsor
Fuquary-Varina Community Center
Time -  Noon - 3pm

October 28th (Friday) - spoken word
Union Conference (Youth Praise Night)
Cape Fear A Conference Building
Erwin, NC
Time -  6:30pm

October 16, 2005 (Sunday) - spoken word
"Youth Sunday Service"
Saint Peters Church of Christ Disciples of Christ
Massey Street, Smithfield, NC
Time -  11am service

October 15, 2005 (Saturday) - spoken word
"Expressions" - Formal Single's event ($20)
New Destiny Christian Fellowship Church
Cary, NC
Time -  6:30pm

October 14, 2005 (Friday) - spoken word
"LKC Retreat" (Ladies of the King's Court) - teens
Upper Room Church - sponsor
Raleigh, NC
Time -  6:30pm

October 7, 2005 (Friday) - panelist
"Durham Tech Writes"
(Panel discussion on publishing/ writing)
Durham Technical Community College, Phillips 309
Time -  11:30am - 12:30pm

September 18, 2005 (Sunday)- Spoken word tribute
Pastor Patrick L. Wooden's Anniversary
Upper Room Church of God in Christ
Raleigh, NC
Time -  11am service

September 17, 2005 (Saturday)- Speaking engagement
"Youth Judah Jam"
Victory In Christ Ministries, Inc.
Durham N.C.
Time -  7:30pm

September 15, 2005 (Thursday)- Spoken Word performance
"Senior Citizens Appreciation"
The Forrest at Duke University
Time -  11:30am - 1pm

September 9, 2005 (Friday)- Speaking engagement
"Back II School Jamboree"
Holly Springs United Church of Christ.
116 Third Street, Holly Springs N.C.
Time -  7:00pm

August 28, 2005 (Sunday morning)- Speaking Engagement
Interstate Ministries
Wilson Mills Middle School
www.InterstateMinistriesInc.org (for information)
Time -  9:00am Youth Service

August 13, 2005 (Saturday)- Spoken word tribute
Bishop Shirrell D. Robinson's Appreciation Service
NC Miracle Revival Center Church
Location - Senior Citizen's Building, Angier NC
Time -  6pm

August 6, 2005 (Saturday)- Speaking Engagement
V.G.O. Seminar '05 (Virtuous Girls Only)
Fuquay Varina Community Center
820 S. Main Street, Fuquay Varina NC 27526
Time - 9:30am - 2pm

July 22nd - 23rd (Friday and Saturday)
"Strong Sister Fellowship"
Ministering through spoken word and open discussions:
Finding our identity in Christ, Purity and Virtue, etc.
(Sponsor - Takeiah Robinson, 557-3730, Fuquay Varina, NC)

July 11, 2005 (Monday)- Speaking Engagement
Upper Room Church of God in Christ
Raleigh, NC
Impacting our Generation Youth Conference '05
Topic: "Using our athletic abilities for Christ" (Day speaker)

June 27, 2005 (Monday)- Speaking Engagement
Durham Technical Community College
Topic: "How I started my business"
Continuing Education Building, Room 611
9am - 10am

June 26, 2005 (Sunday)
Summerville Miracle Revival Center Church
Summerville, South Carolina
Spoken word performance and  book-signing
11am - 2:30pm service

June 22, 2005 (Tuesday) - 9am-10am
WCLY 1550AM                
Hosted by Shelia Wilson and Thomas Hill
Interview featuring Lawanda Lee (Words of Essence)
 

June 18, 2005 (Saturday)- "Youth Revive in 'O5"
New Life Community Church (youth service)
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Spoken word performance
6:30pm - 9:30pm

June 9, 2005 (Thursday) - NC Central University
The Dent Building - New Dimensions of Learning
Speaking Engagement
12noon - 1pm

June 5, 2005 - Gospel Morning Joy
88.9FM Hosted by Ken Hinton
6am-12noon Sundays
Campaign Funding Drive 
Between 8:30am - 9:30am

June 3, 2005 (Friday) - "The Michael Reese Show"
Late Night show hosted by Michael Reese
Interview and spoken word performance - Lawanda Lee
Taping between 9pm - 10:30pm  
 

May 30, 2005 (Monday) - 11am-1pm
Young Adult Conference & Open Forum                
(Lawanda Lee - 1 of 4 panelists)
     Mitchener Memorial Baptist Church
911 Blount St.
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 989-6426

May 29, 2005 (Sunday) - 11am
Baccalaureate Service (high-school and college graduates)
Lawanda Lee - guest speaker
"Celebrating the present, while pressing towards your future" - message
First Baptist Church
Norwood, NC 28128 (outside of Charlotte)

May 15, 2005 - Gospel Morning Joy
88.9FM Hosted by Ken Hinton
6am-12noon Sundays
Interview featuring Lawanda Lee (Words of Essence)
Between 8am - 10am

May 14, 2005 - Doors open at 10:00am
Silent Auction & Brunch Featuring Dr. Dennis Kimbro
(Author of "Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice")      
Spoken word selection - Lawanda Lee                         
Sonya Haynes-Stone Black Cultural Center
UNC-Chapel Hill campus
Ticket price: $35
(EVENT - Cancelled on May 11th)

April 29, 2005 - Noon
Speaking Engagement
Shaw University
Estey Hall Auditorium
118 East South Street
Raleigh, NC

April 23, 2005 - Noon-2pm
The Aspiring Writers Info Session
 & Book Release Celebration for Lawanda Lee
Hayti Heritage Center
804 Old Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27701
919-683-1709 ext. 32