Profile: Ms. Juanita “Busy Bee” Britton
Ms. Juanita "Busy Bee" Britton has been an entrepreneur since she was ten years old. Currently, she is a partner in several retail stores including Brooks Brothers, PGA Stores and CNBC News, at the Ronald Reagan National and Dulles International airports. Additionally, she is the owner of BZB Public Relations and Marketing Consultants, specializing in community relations, retail marketing, corporation promotions and special event coordination.
Ms. Britton, a Detroit native and long time resident of Washington’s historic Anacostia is a hands-on mentor for area youth and passionate about elevating the interest and image of her neighbors and community. “I love Anacostia, it has so much beauty and a lot of potential. I’ve heard some developers refer to this community as ‘the last holdout,’ but as a resident, I believe that we have to take immediate charge of Anacostia’s economic future while we still can.” says Ms. Britton.
Steadfastly, Ms. Britton has refused to abandon Southeast where she has resided for 13 years. A well known fixture in the nation’s capital, she is the force behind the BZB Gift & Art Show, The Largest African American Department Store on the East Coast, a holiday shopping tradition, has been held annually at Shiloh Baptist Church’s Family Life Center since 1990.
She is also the owner of The Anacostia Art Gallery & Boutique and will produce an upcoming documentary, Random Acts, to be released in April 2007.
About The Anacostia Art Gallery & Boutique
The Anacostia Art Gallery & Boutique is a uniquely decorated house located just up the hill up from the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum. The Gallery celebrated its grand opening and dedication of the Kwame Nkrumah Ancestral Garden on September 23-25, 2005. The co-directors are Ms. Georgiann Austin, Ms. Robin Adams and Ms. Juanita “Busy Bee” Britton. It features the best selection of fine art & crafts, African artifacts, ethnic home accessories and collectibles East of the River. The Gallery displays the works of approximately 75 artisans from 23 countries and highlights the multi-talents of local artists such as Francine Haskins, Antony Carr, Al Burts, TH Gommillion, Larry “Poncho” Brown, Holfus, etc. The gallery features two boutiques - Furaha's Lotus Room, sensuous products for the mind, body & soul and Bae's Place, featuring unique designer clothes.
Anacostia is an emerging center for economic growth and development: the trend of resurgence surrounding the renovation of Fredrick Douglass House; the redevelopment of Martin Luther King Jr., Avenue; the building of suburban style single family homes on Good Hope Road S.E.; the much anticipated development of 75 new homes and marketplace style Giant Food Store on Camp Simms grounds and the development slated around the construction of the Washington National’s stadium makes this southeastern corner of the nation’s capitol primed for community renewal and commercial success.
Located next door to the Smithsonian Institution’s Anacostia Museum, the Anacostia Art Gallery continues to build cultural synergy between the Museum, the new Town Hall Education Arts and Recreation Campus (THE ARC), and the community by hosting free art & health workshops and other interesting and unique programs. “The goal of the Anacostia Art Gallery is to foster opportunities for greater appreciation of African American and African centered history, fine art, crafts, cultural products and activities, throughout all the East of the River communities.” says Ms. Britton.
The Anacostia Art Gallery & Boutique have been featured in the Washington Post, Washington Informer, The Afro, The Washington Times, Capitol Community Newspaper (East of The River), and The Urban Flavor E-Newsletter. For more about the gallery, visit www.bzbinternational.com
About Random Acts
The Random Acts project will unite communities in Africa and the US through the common goal of giving and random acts of kindness across four countries: Senegal, Gambia, South Africa, and Swaziland. Furthermore, the project will chronicle the travels and experiences of Ms. Juanita “Busy Bee” Britton and her friends as she spontaneously expresses her love of giving and sharing with women in rural communities. For more information contact Mr. Jim Roland at 202-610-2353.
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Afrika Abney
Afrika has written several articles, book reviews, interviews, and stories. In addition to writing articles, book reviews, and stories, she also writes grant proposals, contracts, press releases, professional bios and resumes.
Some of Afrika’s articles, book reviews, interviews, or stories include Jazz and Poetry Nite (August 25, 2004), Critical Resistance: Taking Back Our Community Day (August 24, 2004), The Peace Parade (August 24, 2004), Adams Morgan Day Festival 2004 (August 23, 2004), H Street Corridor (August 18, 2004),Free the Peace (August 15, 2004), DC Poets Against the War (January 14, 2004), 3rd 3rsday Gallery Walk (January 16, 2004), Views of 3rd Annual Women's Words Slam (May 22, 2004), 1st Thursday Poetry Open Mic Fest (March 6, 2003), Poetic Beats: National Poetry Month (March 25, 2004), Royal Words Poetry Lounge, A Tribute to Malcolm X and African Liberation Day (May 20, 2004), 3rd Annual Black History Month Poetry Festival, The Poets Den (February 13, 2003), Emerging Artist Series (May 14, 2004), Women's History Month Poetry Seminar Celebration for All (March 15, 2003), Cultural Fair (November 1, 2002), Poetry and Music Open Mic (June 21, 2003), A Tribute to Mothers (May 6, 2004), Kuzaliwa 2004 Malcolm's Challenge and The Next Generation (May 23, 2004), One Woman's Show with Music and Poetry (March 13, 2003), A Tribute to Fathers (May 27, 2004), Washington DC Poets (December 30, 2006), Annual Poetry Extravaganza (December 31, 2006), The Black Writers' Guild (January 3, 2007), Ways To Promote Events (January 3, 2007), Poetry Book Review (January 6, 2007), Marketing Tips for Authors (January 7, 2007), DC Poets Against The War (January 18, 2007), 2007 Afrocentric Book Expo (January 24, 2007), Profile: Ms.Sylvia Dianne Beverly “Ladi Di” (January 28, 2007), Profile: The Black Writers’ Guild, MD – Baltimore, MD Chapter (January 28, 2007), Forever In Your Eyes Review (February 6, 2007), Profile: Ms.Juanita “Busy Bee” Britton (February 6, 2007), Abstract Art (February 9, 2007), Ms. Sylvia Dianne Beverly “Ladi Di” Book Signings at Karibu Books (February 14, 2007), Profile: Ms.Judine B.Slaughter (February 14, 2007), Profile: Ms. Theresa Grant (February 19, 2007), Profile: Mr. Winston G.Williams (February 19, 2007), Profile: Mr. Darrell A.Cador, Author of When Seasons Change (February 21, 2007),Women’s History Month (March 2, 2007), Profile: Ms. Angeline Bandon-Bibum, Author of Sojourner's Dream (March 2, 2007), Ms.Agnes B.Levine "Strong Woman" (March 6,2007), Profile: Ms. Iona "Yonna" Gaines, Author of Poetic Lyricist (March 12, 2007), Mr. Darrell A. Cador Sign Copies of When Seasons Change @ Karibu Books The Mall at Prince George’s (March 18, 2007), Mr. Darrell A. Cador Sign Copies of When Seasons Change @ Karibu Books Security Square Mall (March 19, 2007), Introducing Mr. Timothy Gladden, Author & CEO of Love & Art Movement (March 22, 2007), National Poetry Month (April 9, 2007), Introducing: Ms.Vickie M.Oliver-Lawson (April 12, 2007), Sojourner’s Dream Review (April 12, 2007), Interview with Ms.Vickie M.Oliver-Lawson (April 14,2007), Introducing:Ms.Yolonda D.Coleman (April 14, 2007), Diaries of A Dead Woman Editorial Review (April 14, 2007), Author Spotlight: Ms.Yolonda D.Coleman (April 25,2007), Interview with Kewan Lewis (April 27, 2007), Author Spotlight: Mr.Darrell A.Cador (May 16, 2007), Hope & Desire Review (May 22, 2007), Ms. Angeline Bandon-Bibum, Author of Sojourner's Dream Appears at the Baltimore Book Festival (May 23,2007), Ms. Angeline Bandon-Bibum, Author of Sojourner's Dream Appears at the African American Heritage Festival (Baltimore, MD) (May 23,2007), Ms. Vickie M.Oliver-Lawson Appears at Notre Maison in Baltimore (May 24, 2007), In the WhirlWind Review (June 6, 2007), Still Living on my feet Review (June 6, 2007), When Seasons Change Review (June 8, 2007), Sugar Rush:Love’s Liberation Review (June 8, 2007), Love Lessons Review (June 11, 2007), Summer Flames Review (June 16, 2007), DC Poets Against the War: Anthology Review (June 18, 2007), Calderwood Books (June 18, 2007,), Sunday Kind of Love: A BusBoys & Poetry Event (June 19, 2007), Sunday Kind of Love: Celebrating the Poetry Chapbook (June 19, 2007), The Poets Den (June 19, 2007), Spit Dat! Open Mic Poetry (June 19, 2007), Introducing: Sarah Browning (June 22, 2007), Promoting Your Book (June 23,2007), Love Changes Review (June 24, 2007), Interview with Angeline Bandon-Bibum (June 26, 2007), Ready for Love Review (June 26, 2007) and A Life Beyond Limits: Overcoming Private Pain Review (June 28,2007).
Some of her articles, book reviews, interviews, or stories have appeared at websites or listservs such as Authorsden, Dash 30, DC Indy Media, Poetic Voices, Poetry and Book Reviews, Writers Promote, The Writers Club, Authorzone, African American Book Review, Book Lovers, Poetry News, Independent Book Reviews, The Authors Corner, All Writers, The Black Writers' Guild, For All Writers, Write Sight, Ezine Articles, Community Arts Newsletter, E Prince George Newsletters, News Maryland, Get Underground, The Cheers Magazine, Articles Base, DC Guide, Urban reviews,Theliteraryworld, millennium books, Nubian Reading Central, Soulreaders, Dasoulcafe, African American Literature Club, African American Literature, African American Media Club, African American Males and Females, Our Books 2, Book addiction, Book reviews, Bapwd, RomanceReviewsForReadersByReaders, Afroamericanbookclub, Blackandreading, Blacklikeus, Blackbookshelf, Blackbooklovers, Romance Book Club, Romance Novels, Romancenovelsenthusiasts, Romance Novels Rock, African American Literature Lovers, Loveofromance, Loversofromance, Soulisticvibes, ThePhenomenalWomen_NORTHEAST, Theafricanamericanbookshelf, Addicted2booksbyblackwriters, Book Muse, Baltimore Independent Media Center, Got Poetry, Midwest Book Review, and others.
Afrika Midnight Asha Abney is a Native Washingtonian, freelance poet, freelance writer, former host and events coordinator, author of "Dancers In The Wind" (a re-released self publication poetry book), "Voices of Tomorrow" (a re-released self - published poetry publication that is divided into four sections, 9-11, Anthrax, Sniper Shooting and War),and "Balanced Heart" (a self published poetry book). She also is the author of "Momma's Journey" (a collection of short poems about motherhood). For more information visit http://www.authorsden.com/afrikamaabney
 GOD IS DEAD. HE IS NO MORE. HE IS KAPUT.There is no such thing as church law, sharia law or any other religious law. The law of the land, Government law, or International law applies. Religious entities simply do not have the legal power or authority to create or apply laws.
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