Giving our Sis the Spotlight She Deserves
As soon as I caught the news that there might be a woman of color on the upcoming season of the Real Housewives of DC, then I decided that nobody would give Stacie Turner the shine she deserves like I would. This post will be updated as information comes across the wire.
In late January, my blog came to the attention of a publicist representing Stacie Turner, of the yet to be seen Real Housewives of D.C. I am very happy to be able to highlight the work that Stacie Turner is doing outside of her "celebrity."
It appears as thou, doing good deeds are a part of her everyday life. As an adoptee myself, I'm very inspired to see Stacie Turner garnering attention in the form of helping young ladies in need.
5/25/2010
Stacie Turner, the visionary and leader of Extra-Ordinary Life, is a
product of the DC foster care system. Adopted at an early age, Turner was raised to believe that
she could do anything. A graduate of Howard University and Harvard Business School, Turner
worked at Procter & Gamble and BET Networks prior to becoming a successful businesswoman
and real estate entrepreneur. “It’s important for these young girls to experience events that
exemplify the ideals of hard work, determination, discipline and belief in self – key qualities that I
believe are necessary to succeed in life. I want the girls to feel the energy of limitless potential;
to inspire them to believe that they, too, have limitless potential.”
During the month of April,
Source: Extra-Ordinary LifeTen talented teens were selected via a competitive process to become XOL Ambassadors and travel on our inaugural journey to South Africa! One of the young ladies was born outside the United States – whereas the others have never traveled outside the country. XOL wants the girls to see and feel the energy of this historic event—the first World Cup to be held on the continent of Africa. However, the games are the backdrop to a broader in-country learning experience that includes a community service project and cultural, educational, and social activities. An event of this magnitude will surely not be forgotten by the participants or their families!
On April 24, 2010, Stacie Turner's Extra-Ordinary Life participated in the Federal City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta's 2010 Regional Day of Service event at Howard University. The event focused on preparing the young ladies for College applications and admission.
Photo credit: Extra-Ordinary Life
Stacie Turner Garners Celebrity Support for New Charitable Initiative Addressing DC Area Teen Girls Living in Foster Care
[January 21, 2010] Extra-Ordinary Life (XOL), a new charitable initiative founded by
entrepreneur Stacie Turner, kicks off the year with a life-changing program that benefits DC
area teen girls living in foster care. The luncheon held last Friday, themed, “Journey to South
Africa: 165 Days to The World Cup”, is the first of several upcoming events intended to raise
money to take 15 DC area teen girls currently living in foster care, on a life-altering trip to South
Africa during the World Cup. “My goal is to show teenage girls that the world is their oyster by
providing extraordinary experiences,” said Stacie Turner, the visionary behind Extra-Ordinary
Life, who was adopted out of the DC foster care system.
Speakers at January 15, 2010 Kickoff Event
L to R: Event co-chair Victoria Rowell, Pursuit of Dreams founder Beverly Kearney, event co-chair Debra Lee, XOL founder Stacie Turner, and P&G’s Vince Hudson. Photo credit: Extra-Ordinary LifeOver 200 guests attended at the W Hotel, including DC City Council members Marion Barry,
David Catania, Muriel Bowser, Yvette Alexander, and Council Chairman, Vince Gray; and
former first mother Virginia Williams, herself a foster child and foster parent. Other special
guests included South African rapper Hip Hop Pantsula, former DC Councilmember Charlene
Drew Jarvis, Joigie and Ken Tolson representing the Melvin B. Tolson Foundation. Gospel artist
Kelly Chapman sang and comedienne Kiana Dancie served as the mistress of ceremonies.
Extra-Ordinary Life is a Washington DC-based program that operates within the Pursuit of
Dreams Foundation (PDF), tax ID#20-4286392, an established 501(c)(3) that provides
intervention resources, motivation and guidance to youth. The PDF is founded/led by legendary
University of Texas Track & Cross Country Coach Beverly Kearney.
1/17/2010
Stacie Turner Attends BET HONORS Awards Afterparty
Once a year, BET puts on it's honors show, normally in DC. This year BET taped the program at the legendary Warner Theater and was hosted by Gabrielle Union.
Airing on February 1, 2010 this year's honorees include legendary songstress Whitney Houston (Entertainment), multi-faceted entertainer Queen Latifah (Media), respected business mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs (Entrepreneur), accomplished educator Ruth Simmons (Education), and world-renowned neurosurgeon Keith Black (Public Service). Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, India.Arie, ELEW and others will pay tribute to these phenomenal stars with riveting performances.
Nearly 2 million households and 2.5 million viewers tuned into the 2009 installment of the annual “The BET Honors” program.
1/14/2010
Stacie Turner Attends MODUS DC: Labels for Love
An exclusive evening of Fashion, Art and Philanthropy! January 14, 2010, 7-10pm. The Mayflower Renaissance Hotel
Rumored, and only rumored African American cast member of the Real Housewives of DC attended the MODUS runway show featuring Lela Rose and her Spring 2010, hair styles by celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson and Live Art Auction from DC notable artists to benefit the Center for Heart, Lung and Kidney Disease at Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC
But why are there no pictures of Stacie? Is that her M.O.
THE DETAILS: Just How Exclusive was this Event ?
VIP Tickets: $250 (includes preferred VIP seating, cocktail reception, VIP afterparty invite, exclusive limited edition gift bag). General Admission: $100 (includes general open seating, cocktail reception).Labels for Love is a 501c3 charity that stages fashionable events to raise funds for and bring awareness to women's and children's charities.
Sponsored by:
Cadillac
The Mayflower Renaissance Hotel
Lela Rose
Ted Gibson Salon
The Aba Agency
Dior Cosmetics
Featured Artists:
Lolly Amons
Roxanne Christie
Maggie O'Neill
Don Patron
Rodger Schultz
Matt Sesow
Karen Suderman
Host Committee:
Lynda Erkiletian
Sue Falk
Juleanna Glover
Cindy Jones
Deborah Kalkstein
Katherine Kennedy
Anjanette Murphy
Catherine Ommanney
Beth Singer
Nicole Siobal
Labels for Love founder Mary Amons, designer Lela Rose
Picture Source: The HILL newspaper
12/22/09DC's Black Housewife, Stacie Turner was spotted with other 'cast members' at the vote for DC's Gay Marriage Bill. The Washington Post had this to say:
Bravo's cameras followed five likely cast members (Lynda Erkiletian, Mary Amons, Stacie Turner, Catherine Ommanney, Paul Wharton) to the D.C. Council meeting on same-sex marriage Tuesday (spoiler alert, reality fans: The bill passed), and then to a party at Long View Gallery celebrating the legislation. Missing in action: Michaele Salahi, whose future with the show is unclear.The production crew also was spotted filming the bill's gay sponsor, council member David Catania.
The Washington Post posted this picture earlier this year, but clearly absent is Stacie Turner. What's up with that?
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Cathy "Ashely" Ommanney use to work as a "Hostess" in a up market strip bar in London. She has left a trail of debts after ripping off her old friends in her "climb" in Society.
ReplyDeleteCathy ( Ashley) Ommanney also has a Uk criminal record for theft and drugs. The US media should take some time to find out more about her "past" .
ReplyDeletewhat is the fine in the US for failing to declare a criminal record ?
ReplyDeleteAnd is she still a Cocaine freak ?
Anonymous, thank you for your comments, and I'm so happy that you found the blog. However, I believe you missed the point a tad bit. I'm not here to smear any members of RHODC, this post particularly, and the follow up that I did, was intended to call attention to Stacie Turner. That and that alone.
ReplyDeleteI imagined that Mrs. Turner would not receive the same media highlights that her counterparts would receive. So, I decided that I would bring to light, information on Stacie Turner, an educated, married, Black professional.
Again, thanks for checking out the blog and even taking time to make comments. Please check back for other information on Stacie Turner of the Real Housewives of DC.
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Well thanks for your time and good luck with a lovely internet site.
ReplyDeleteWhat is this blog about? The Real Socialites of DC would never reduce themselves to such ridiculousness.
ReplyDeleteSO , What caused her Husband to leave her ? Maybe Charles Ommanney found out the truth about her Past. Its all lies. And the stupid people around her have been shown for what they are !! Idiots all talking crap.
ReplyDeleteCathy Has boasted that during March and April 2010 she has had a sexual relationship with another married man.
Just what her Daughters must think? having a Mother who is a Thief, drug taker. Ex Hostess ! And now with 2 failed marriages. Well not failed for her. She has far higher plans than Charles.
She has mentioned that she also plans a publicity stunt when Harry is in the US.
So , How will a divorce affect her work permit ? Combined with the fact she failed to notify the Authorities of her UK criminal records.
Looks like she should be kicked out from the US
"Buy Viagra" says, "She looks like a real hard working Girl"
ReplyDeleteYour 100% right "working girl" sums her up perfect. Ex hooker !!!
By any chance is Mrs. Turner a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ? She really is a beautiful woman. It's nice to see that bravo chose an intelligent and wealthy woman of color this time.
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ReplyDeleteI am happy to see a positive african american woman on the show. Stacie is a classy woman but she has to speak up when negative opportunities presents itself. Other than that, I love her. I hope to see more of her family and her african american friends on the show. After all DC is the chocolate city.
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