Ms. Afrika Abney - Consultant

   " New Year’s Eve comes but once a year on December 31, the last day of the last month of what usually feels like the longest year ever but somehow passed too quickly. Most of us give little thought as to why we ceremoniously say goodbye to one year and hello to a new one on December 31. Even those who don’t make special plans to greet the arrival of a new year at the stroke of midnight on December 31 pay homage to the rite with thoughts of the year gone by and hopes for the year to come. Why do we end each year on December 31 and begin a new one on January 1 anyway? New Year’s Eve is on December 31, the last day of the year. There are a lot of mixed feelings on this day — it gives us the opportunity to reflect on the past year with all its highs and lows, but we also get ready to party our way into the New Year. Here’s to a new day, new year, and new beginnings!" I tend to spend New Year's Eve for more than a decade doing something creative and reflecting upon my profe

                                                         Created and designed by Ms. Afrika Abney HAL BORLAND "Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us." HOLLY BLACK "With dawn of the new year on the horizon, I resolved to exert my will on the world." MICHAEL JOSEPHSON "Approach the new year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day."

  Thank you for taking the time to view my branding blog posts at https://afrikaabneyconsult.blogspot.com/. My popular posts that I posted in 2022 include: ANNUAL ESSAY CONTEST DEADLINE NOW EXTENDED THROUGH NOVEMBER 5TH MY CHARTER SCHOOL EXPERIENCES ESTHER PRODUCTIONS, INC AND THE BLACK STUDENT FUND PRESENTS INSIDE JOB WRITING INSTITUTE: THE ART OF PERSONAL ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP LEAD BY MS. JONETTA ROSE BARRAS DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME DURING THE PANDEMIC CHRISTMAS QUOTES CAROLE BROTHERS, AGAPE DOLLS AND JOYCE LOMAX CREATIONS AT SHILOH BC ABOUT THE BLOG WINNERS OF ITS FOURTH ANNUAL DISCOVERING ME…WITHOUT YOU SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST 2019 VS 2022 DISCOVERING ME…WITHOUT YOU ESSAY CONTEST Each of these posts were all work related. I do not post my own personal experiences.

    From 1970s - 2015, I celebrated Kwanzaa. I stopped celebrating Kwanzaa becauseI learned that the creator  of the holiday, Dr. Karenga was a rapist and criminal.  I do not advocate nor support this type of African American holiday that advocates sexual abuse towards women. I was disappointed to learn about this history on my own in 2015 as supposed to told the truth about the holiday when I was a student at NationHouse from 1978 - 1991. "For families across the country, today marks the beginning of a joyous time to reflect on the rich African-American culture and to remember the principles of unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith—principles that reflect our most cherished values as Americans." —  Barack Obama "The holiday reflects the best of African thought and practice in its reaffirmation of the dignity of the human person in community and culture, the well-being of family and community,

    “Joy to the world, the Lord is come, let earth receive her King.” – “Joy to the World”  “Walking in a winter wonderland.” – “Winter Wonderland”    “Peace on earth will come to stay, when we live Christmas every day.” — Helen Steiner Rice   “The way you spend Christmas is far more important than how much.” — Henry David Thoreau  “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” — Helen Keller “Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand.” — Dr. Seuss “Your children need your presence more than your presents.” — Jesse Jackson “What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future.” – Agnes M. Pahro   “My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others.”  — Bob Hope “A good conscience is a continual Christmas.” -  Benjamin Franklin Christmas is a bridge. We need bridges as the river of time flows past. Today’s Chr

   Greetings, I hope all is well with you. I would like to know if you are interested in receiving my services for the upcoming holiday season approaches? Please let me know via email at afrikamabney@gmail.com. “What if, today, we were grateful for everything?” —Charlie Brown “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” —John Fitzgerald Kennedy “Kindness is always fashionable, and always welcome.” —Amelia Barr “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more.”  — Oprah Winfrey “Be present in all things and thankful for all things.” —Maya Angelou “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful” —W.T. Ellis

     On Dec 10, 2022 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST at The Woman's National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Esther Productions, Inc and Black Student Fund presented THE DISCOVERY SUMMIT AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY. The 2022 Contestants for The Discovering Me…Scholarship Essay Contest include: Taijah Alexander Da’Niya Allison Roza Ayele Raine Badua Michaela Banu Dominique Barksdale Joelle Barksdale Laray Byrd Chanylle Danqua Janiya Drayton Jayla Edwards Fatou Gaye Kiarra James Tahjiani Jones Simaya Hammond Eva Holley Diya Jha Raea Jordan Jemiah Lee* Jo’Laea Lee Madelynn Martin Hiba Mohammed Blessing Nkop Amari Norris Khloe-Rose Owens Sanaa Stringfield Laura Tapia Rahel Belay-Tseganeh Each year since 2019, Esther Productions Inc. has presented a unique scholarship essay contest that invites young ladies aged 13 through 18 to submit essays that tell their stories about growing up without their fathers and building their resilience as they face that challenge. Esther Prod

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Esther Productions Inc 202-829-0591-- estherproductionsinc@gmail.com ​ ESTHER PRODUCTIONS INC. ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF ITS FOURTH ANNUAL DISCOVERING ME…WITHOUT YOU SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST Raea Jordan and Raine Badua were chosen by a distinguished panel of judges as Top Scholarship  winners in Tier 1 (15-18) category and Tier 2 (13-14) category Esther Productions Inc.’s scholarship contest  for 2022. Three other young ladies—Simaya Hammond, Dominique Barksdale and Rahel Belay-  Tseganeh—were given Honorable Mention designation. Cash awards totaling $2,200 were distributed . The winners were selected from a group of more than two-dozen teen girls between the ages of 13 and 18. Those who did not receive cash prizes were each presented with $25 gift cards during an awards ceremony on  Dec. 10 th held at The Woman’s National Democratic Club in Washington, DC. Esther Productions Inc., program co-sponsor The Black Student Fund along with members of the community, con

                      Summer Blossoms. Acrylic on Canvas. 14 * 18. Afrika Abney  ​ Summer Blossoms, abstract finger painting created on canvas using colors that represent the Summer. ​ I recently had one of my abstract paintings featured on the cover of a book and the painting is entitled: Summer Blossoms. It is entitled: Kaleidoscope. For more information about the book, contact Esther Productions, Inc at estherproductionsinc@gmail.com.    In 2022, I have implemented over 30 new strategies. As a consultant, I would say that I have received numerous feedback on my effective strategies. Each strategy was uniquely different for each event that I provided and offered services. During the pandemic which began on March 9, 2020, I provided and offered all of my services online. I had to ensure that each service that I provided was effective and successful. This was challenging for me because I was used to providing services for in person events hosted by Esther Productions, Inc and BZB Inter

                        Dancing Fire #1. Abstract painting created on canvas. 1997. Afrika Abney   Dancing Fire #2. Abstract painting created on canvas. 1997. Afrika Abney

  I created this painting from ages 14 - 16 which was when I was a high school student. Years later, I donated the painting. The painting-- Sleepy Child was painted using acrylic paint on canvas board. Upon graduating from high school in 1993, I have not painted much portraits.

  CHANGE OF LOCATION: Discovering Me Summit and Awards Ceremony https://www.estherproductionsinc.com/events-1/the-discovery-summit-and-scholarship-awards-ceremony Dec 10, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST The Woman's National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW About the event Each year since 2019, Esther Productions Inc. has presented a unique scholarship essay contest that invites young ladies aged 13 through 18 to submit essays that tell their stories about growing up without their fathers and building their resilience as they face that challenge. A group of accomplished artists, educators, clinicians, business and civic leaders serve as judges. Cash prizes, ranging from $1500 to $500, are given to the top winners during the Discovery Summit and Scholarship Awards Ceremony.  This year, the event is presented in cooperation with The Black Student Fund.  Anita Josey-Herring, chief judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, will provide remarks and present awards to the