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Introducing 2017 Miss Alabama Black Expo
Sharonda
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LASTING LOOK PHOTOGRAPHY Larry & Charletha Mosley Mobile, AL 251-377-3706
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Huntsville City Schools District 1 Representative MICHELLE WATKINS
Michelle holds a B.S. in business administration and an M.S. in secondary education. She is a former district teacher. Michelle believes, "As an Educator, you never stop being a teacher. Teachers have a heart for education and ensuring that students are learning is important to true Educators." "We are charged to be good stewards of our time, talents and treasures. Our students need the help and support of community members." 3
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Michelle Watkins is the District 1 representative for Huntsville City Schools She won the seat in the by-district general election on, August 23, 2016.
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Issue #2 , Sept/ Oct 2017
COVER
2017 Miss Alabama Black Expo Everything Life Brings
CONTENTS
Sharonda Grandberry
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Miss AL Black Expo– Sharonda Grandberry
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Lasting Look Photography
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Contents Page
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Letter from the Publishers– Katrina & Quentin
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Style Zone
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Wellness Zone
Quentin L. Stinnett
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Creative Zone
Publisher/ Founder Katrina Mosley Stinnett
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Page 11 The Alabama Black Expo Team Page 12 Alabama Black Expo Photos Page 14 Miss AL Black Expo– Sharonda Grandberry
Advertising/ Distribution Quentin L. Stinnett Larry Mosley, Jr.
Page 16 Photos & Sponsor for– Sharonda Grandberry Page 17 Sponsors for Sharonda Grandberry Page 18 Alabama Black Expo Photos Page 19 Talent Page 20 Sponsor for Iris Perez
Graphic Design www.EVERYTHINGLIFEBRINGS.com
Katrina Mosley Stinnett
Page 21 Miss AL Black Expo RunnerUp– Iris Perez Page 22 Talent Page 24 Sponsor for Renee Cain Page 25 Miss AL Black Expo 2nd RunnerUp– Renee Cain Page 27 Alabama Black Expo Photos
© All rights reserved. All contents copyrighted by Everything Life Brings. Reproduction or use in whole or part of the contents without the written permission of the Publisher is strictly prohibited. ELB/ Everything Life Brings is owned and Katrina Mosley Stinnett and Quentin L. Stinnett. Unsolicited photographs or articles are submitted at the risk of the Photographer/ Author. Everything Life Brings assumes no liability for the return of any unsolicited materials and may use them at its discretion. 4
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Welcome to our Alabama Black Expo Issue of Everything Life Brings!
This issue we present the 1st Miss Alabama Black Expo– Sharonda Grandberry as seen on the front cover. All of the ladies in the competition were wonderful and we appreciate everyone who helped, attended or came out to support the very 1st Alabama Black Expo, which was a huge success.
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This issue is filled with talented African American Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Artists. Please give them a call, stop by their locations to shop and support them! Our hope on this exciting journey is that you not only absorb this Directory or what’s going on between the pages, but you stay connected with ELB. Subscribe and share with your family and friends cause this is not just a voice in the community… It’s a Movement. A voice can only be heard, but you can’t stop a Movement!
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Get to know 2017 Miss Alabama Black Expo– Sharonda Grandberry! What would you say is your best feature? “I would say my smile”. What is your favorite food? “Strawberries”. What is your favorite TV Show? “Empire”. What three (3) words best describe you ? “Determined, Witty and Resilience”. What in your life are you most proud? “I have been blessed to accomplish a lot through out my life, but the one purpose that keeps me motivated and gives me the most feeling of achievement is my children”. What in your life are you most ashamed? “Not loving myself sooner than I did; When you love yourself it’s easier to love”. How would you define success? I define success as walking in purpose, and seeing others grow as you walk”. Email: sharondagrandberry@gmail.com Facebook: sharonda.grandberry
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“I believe in community, diversity, empowerment, motivating others, planting seeds, hard work, dedication, commitment, patience and togetherness; No matter the race, nationality, gender or religion”. There is one action language that is always understood and that is love”. Sharonda Grandberry 2017 Miss Alabama Black Expo
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