EPISODE · Jul 7, 2016 · 1H 10M
Black Talk Sacramento No. 21: Divo's Framed Muralist
from NSAA 360 Radio · host NSAA 360
Black Talk Sacramento #21 - Segment 1: Intro Date of Show: June 14, 2016 Introduction: We would like to welcome you to the monthly podcast of Black Talk Sacramento, We record every second Tuesday at: Underground Books 2814 35th Street Sacramento, CA (916) 737-3333 http://www.underground-books.com/ https://www.facebook.com/undergroundbooks/ Segment 1: Guest: Frankie Edwards Lee Frankie Edwards-Lee, a native of San Francisco, CA, studied business at City College of SF. She has always been passionate about home interior and fine art. This passion drove her to start her own business. In 1992, Edwards –Lee started Life Expressions, specializing in custom framing, home accessories and fine art sales. In it’s infancy, Life Expressions primarily showcased the work of her brother, artist Lumumba. Later in 1999, a friend introduced her to framing business. Sometime later, she changed the name to Framed By Frankie. Her client list reads like a who’s who of Sacramento. The Sacramento Convention & Visitor Bureau, Faith Fellowship Community Church, Center for Father and Families, Underground Books and New Faze Development Company, just to name a few, have all purchased Frankie Edwards – Lee custom framing services. In her spare time, she has served on Juneteetnth committee as Art Director. Framed by Frankie (Life Expressions) has donated various pieces of art to the Jon Johnson Foundation, State Farm Insurance, Nationwide Insurance, AKA Sorority and Millerizms. Frankie Edwards – Lee was featured in the Sacramento Observer as one of the few Black women in the custom framing business. http://www.framedbyfrankie.com/index.html THIRD SATURDAY DIVA MARKET One of the most important things Diva Market founders, Frankie Edwards Lee and Daphne Burgess , strive to achieve with the market is bringing attention to local and small businesses. While to some, this may not seem like such a huge deal, when given careful thought, this is a truly meaningful undertaking as it provides area consumers with the opportunity to keep more of their dollars circulating in the community in which they live. https://www.facebook.com/AllAboutYouDiva/ Segment 2: Guest: Saul McCoy and Isaiah Williams Talk about mural they were involved in painting on the side of Broadway Coffee located at 3200 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95817. Contributors: Demetris "Bamr" Washington bamrtheartist.com, Brandon Alexander @brndn_alxndr brndnalxndr.com, Goopmassta @Goopmassta, Saul McCoy @lemondropsncherrybombs, Isaiah Williams @_tfrc
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Black Talk Sacramento #21 - Segment 1: Intro Date of Show: June 14, 2016 Introduction: We would like to welcome you to the monthly podcast of Black Talk Sacramento, We record every second Tuesday at: Underground Books 2814 35th Street Sacramento, CA (916) 737-3333 http://www.underground-books.com/ https://www.facebook.com/undergroundbooks/ Segment 1: Guest: Frankie Edwards Lee Frankie Edwards-Lee, a native of San Francisco, CA, studied business at City College of SF. She has always been passionate about home interior and fine art. This passion drove her to start her own business. In 1992, Edwards –Lee started Life Expressions, specializing in custom framing, home accessories and fine art sales. In it’s infancy, Life Expressions primarily showcased the work of her brother, artist Lumumba. Later in 1999, a friend introduced her to framing business. Sometime later, she changed the name to Framed By Frankie. Her client list reads like a who’s who of Sacramento. The Sacramento Convention & Visitor Bureau, Faith Fellowship Community Church, Center for Father and Families, Underground Books and New Faze Development Company, just to name a few, have all purchased Frankie Edwards – Lee custom framing services. In her spare time, she has served on Juneteetnth committee as Art Director. Framed by Frankie (Life Expressions) has donated various pieces of art to the Jon Johnson Foundation, State Farm Insurance, Nationwide Insurance, AKA Sorority and Millerizms. Frankie Edwards – Lee was featured in the Sacramento Observer as one of the few Black women in the custom framing business. http://www.framedbyfrankie.com/index.html THIRD SATURDAY DIVA MARKET One of the most important things Diva Market founders, Frankie Edwards Lee and Daphne Burgess , strive to achieve with the market is bringing attention to local and small businesses. While to some, this may not seem like such a huge deal, when given careful thought, this is a truly meaningful undertaking as it provides area consumers with the opportunity to keep more of their dollars circulating in the community in which they live. https://www.facebook.com/AllAboutYouDiva/ Segment 2: Guest: Saul McCoy and Isaiah Williams Talk about mural they were involved in painting on the side of Broadway Coffee located at 3200 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95817. Contributors: Demetris "Bamr" Washington bamrtheartist.com, Brandon Alexander @brndn_alxndr brndnalxndr.com, Goopmassta @Goopmassta, Saul McCoy @lemondropsncherrybombs, Isaiah Williams @_tfrc
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