Hey Speakers!
We just want to take a moment to share a few awesome events happening in and around Atlanta that you're sure to enjoy!  
GO OUT THERE AND HAVE A GREAT TIME!

Althea René gained musical inspiration from her father Dezie McCullers (one of Motown's original Funk Brothers). She has since developed her creative style. More details 

Annual oyster festival at Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar, with Louisiana Cajun-style oysters and live entertainment.  For more details

Kindred the Family Soul is a Grammy-nominated adult contemporary R&B duo from Philadelphia consisting of husband and wife Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon. Big hit singles eluded them, but they developed a strong following that appreciated their unwavering dedication to releasing relatable and mature R&B. ​ More details

1UP Comedy, Fire City Comedy, and Hissy Fit Comedy are teaming up once again to bring you the second annual West End Comedy Fest. More details

​The HBCU marching event of the year is back! It’s the HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands. New name–same event you’ve always loved. The original battle of the bands is back in Atlanta and kicking off Black History month with six of the top HBCU marching and bands in the country along with special performances by two of the best high school marching bands in Atlanta. Get Tickets

​Come join thousands of LEGO fans for two days filled with everything LEGO at
AtlantaBrickCon, a LEGO Fan event! More details

Sol Dance is a free-form movement experience where all bodies are welcomed. We offer a gently guided, sensory journey meant to be experienced in its entirety. The music is meticulously curated by Scott alongside talented percussionists & sound healers – generally not limited to only one genre. More details

One of the biggest Jewish film festivals in the world, featuring dozens of narrative and documentary films. For more details

​Annual festival of the televisual arts in association with the Savannah College of Art and Design. More details

...and rare performances by Gospel Recording artist Gene Moore, Khari Cabral of JIVA, Spiritual Influencer- A Soul Called Joel, Mayah Dyson, and a few other surprises! Get Tickets

The second and final installment of Hapeville Celebrates Black History will include a very special live performance by cellist Okorie "OkCello" Johnson. OkCello is an Atlanta-based cellist-songwriter, looper, improviser, and storyteller who has been featured in InStyle and Atlanta Magazines, and has participated in numerous collaborations, including with the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Emory University, and Flux Projects and has performed and recorded with numerous award-winning artists, including Maxwell, Van Hunt, India.Arie, De La Soul, and Big Boi of Outkast. More details

Explore the science of color with this vivid exhibit, The Nature of Color. Learn how color conveys information and helps us make sense of the world in both human and natural environments.  More details

Bring your sweetheart for a romantic evening at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, where fragrant orchids, live entertainment, dancing and refreshments set the mood.  More details

​Charity race run in underwear at Eventide Brewing to benefit research into and awareness of neurofibromatosis. More details

No matter your ethnicity, if you support Black owned businesses, you are invited to attend this event. Atlanta has not had a large general Black expo in years... A place where you could find Black owned companies like caterers/bakers, insurance, hair stylist, therapist, business coach, realtor, artist, handy man, moving company, etc. all in one place.  More details

Soloist, composer, soulful bandleader, and award-winning saxophonist Trey Daniels is an inspiration for his generation in jazz, funk, R&B, and Hip Hop. More details

Anita Baker has brought grace and class to every performance since her teenage days honing her three-octave vocal range at Detroit nightclubs. After gaining more experience on the stage with the Detroit funk band Chapter 8, she set off on a solo career in the early 1980s. 

She hit it big with such romantic classics as "Sweet Love" and took the world by storm, starting with her first headlining stint, The Rapture Tour, in 1986. Over the next decade, Baker kept conquering the charts as well as stages around the world, until 1994-95's Rhythm of Love tour. 

After a long hiatus, she came back strong in 2004 after signing to Blue Note Records, and she became a regular on the road once again. In January 2018, she announced her retirement, but not before saying goodbye with a bang with her hugely successful Farewell Concert Series tour. More details

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings their unparalleled talent to the Fox Theatre in Atlanta to connect you to the heart of dance. Celebrate the latest season with new works, audience favorites, and beloved classics, including Alvin Ailey’s timeless masterpiece Revelations. Get Tickets

Following a successful fall tour and much lauded four-night sold out run with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center earlier this fall, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros—consisting of Bobby Weir, Don Was, Jay Lane and Jeff Chimenti—announce three nights alongside the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at the Atlanta Symphony Hall.  More details

​Odessa Green Agency and Vision One Media Presents ODESSA GREEN'S JAZZLIFE
LIVE PERFORMANCE BY JULIE DEXTER
FRIDAY FEB 17 2023  
This is Jazz event that will take place twice a month,  featuring all the best we have in Jazz music locally and nation wide. Get Tickets

Lalah Hathaway at City Winery Atlanta for 3 days.  More details

​Miss Royalty International pageant promotes diversity and inclusivity. We welcome ages 4+ including an Elite division for 60+. More details

Join the fun in ​Universal Joint in Downtown Lawrenceville for their 2023 4th Annual Chili Cook Off is on Saturday, February 25th from 12:00 to 4pm!  More details

​Annual race series with marathon, half-marathon and 5K courses through central Atlanta. Start and finish lines at Centennial Olympic Park. More details

It goes without saying that we thoroughly enjoy speaking with creatives and music artists.  But more importantly, we want every person that watches a When We Speak TV interview or video to see the motivation and inspiration within it.
We recently spoke with saxophonist Dexter Tolson who is not only a veteran of the US Army but also a great example of determination.

We hope that as you view this 'What Do YOU Speak?' segment that you are empowered, encouraged, and determined to reach your dreams as well......

WEBSITE:  DexterTolson.com
INSTAGRAM:  Dexter.Tolson
FACEBOOK:  Dexter Tolson

Hey ya'll this is going to be a really short blog....I really just wanted to share with you the beautiful hat that I created for a party.  
Each year, a friend of mine hosts a holiday party. Each year, she has a different theme.  
For 2022, she wanted everyone to wear white or off white, and gold.

You know Jermaine Sain (ME) couldn't just show up in the colors without a statement piece.  That's when I came up with my idea of decorating a hat.  

It's that time of the year....Christmas of course...and our friend, Tony Hightower, has new music to add to your Holiday Playlist!!!

The Ep, 'This Time of Year' is truly a Christmas classic for generations to come.  If you know anything about Tony Hightower's music, he hold true to his roots of jazz.  When you hear these songs, you will definitely hear his classic influences.

What Do YOU Speak? is a documentary style segment on the When We Speak TV network that explores the beliefs, inspiration, and motivation that contributes to the guest's goals, aspirations, & purpose.  

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It's Jermaine Sain of When We Speak TV and I'm super excited to share with you the Eastside Beltline 3K-10K organized by Atlanta Track Club and Atlanta BeltLine Partnership. This race is part of the Atlanta Beltline Race Series exploring BeltLine trail segments through historic neighborhoods.

Runners and walkers of the Eastside 3K -10k have the opportunity to tour the eastside stretch of the BeltLine trail along Krog Street Market, Ponce City Market and Piedmont Park.

Community organizations and businesses can join in the fun. There are awards for the top finishers, prizes for largest and fastest teams, and of course signature race tees with food, fun, and freebies!!  

Nana's Chicken & Waffles adds a second locaton!!!
When We Speak TV was honored to be invited to the grand opening of the Nana's Chicken & Waffles in McDonough. 

If you have been to the Nana's Chicken & Waffles location in Conyers, GA, you know that it stays busy because the food is absolutely amazing, well we can tell you that McDonough better get ready because they are definity bringing the same delicious food to the menu.

So when you are in the Atlanta area, check out Nana's Chicken & Waffles!

CONYERS LOCATION
1040 Flat Shoals Road SE,
Conyers, GA 30013​
(770) 285-6591

MCDONOUGH LOCATION
1500 Highway 20 W #130,
McDonough, Georgia 30253
(470)8781307​

If you live in the Atlanta area and you have not been to Nana's Chicken N Waffles, you are missing out on some seriously good food.  

Food Network multiple Cutthroat Kitchen star, Author, Speaker, Personality, and Radio Host, Chef Elliott Farmer, an Atlanta native, is honored to share his passion for cooking and his childhood collection of signature recipe tips with the community. 

City officials, family and friends, celebrities, and media outlets came out to celebrate the grand opening of The Breakfast Boys, the metro's newest breakfast and brunch restaurant, located in College Park, Georgia.

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It is not uncommon to hear children of a pastor, say that they had to singing in the choir or be the musician for the church. For many of or favorite singers and musicians, church was the first place that their gift was recognized.

We sat down with Drummer, Lil John Roberts, and asked him about his experience growing up as the son of a pastor and playing music other than gospel music.

It was indeed, and honor to speak with Lil John Roberts. In addition to being an educator at Berklee College of Music, he has toured to world/ worked with some of the largest artists in music.....If you don't believe us, just check out some of the artists on his resume!!!!

 "Hey Speakers"
or should I say....
"Hello Beautiful People"

We are so excited that we got a chance to catch up with our friend, Rahbi.  

Rahbi is an amazing musical artist out of ATL that we have known for several years now.  He is also a former guest on When We Speak TV.  Although, I want to describe to you the type of artist he is, it's just not possible.. He's one of those artists that you just have to see for yourself. 

And if you are ever so lucky to attend a Rahbi live performance, you better go!  I don't care if the venue is a tiny house, he is going to rock the FVCK out out that place!  

Show my boy, Rahbi, some love by checking out this segment.......What Do YOU Speak?

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​Scripps Networks today announced a slate of five new original holiday motion pictures to premiere on ION and Bounce, continuing an annual tradition of bringing the best of the holidays to viewers wherever and however they watch television. This year’s new original movies feature familiar faces, including Vivica A. Fox, Jackee Harry, Billy Baldwin, and Tom Arnold.

·    “The Case of the Christmas Diamond” – Premieres Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. ET.
Blue-collar Andy (Kelly Daly, “The Night is Young”) is a little nervous but thrilled when she is invited to her rich friend’s estate for Christmas. But when the family matriarch’s multi-million-dollar gem suddenly goes missing, she finds herself accused of the theft and at the center of the investigation led by Detective Billings, played by Billy Baldwin. With the help of a famous mystery writer, Andy must find the real culprit amid all the wealthy guests, all of whom have it out for her. 

​·    “Dognapped: Hound for the Holidays” – Premieres Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. ET.
When an egotistical social media influencer’s dog is kidnapped, her long-suffering assistant Emily (Sara Ball, “Stroke of Luck”) teams with charming local vet Jonathan (Noah Fearnley, “Morgan’s Secret Admirer”) to find the puppy before Christmas. As the two investigate suspects, including a rival influencer and a crazed fan, they form a romantic bond along the way – until she suspects her charming vet isn’t all he seems to be. Vivica A. Fox guest stars as the chairwoman of the board of the design company where Emily works. 

​·    “The Search for Secret Santa” – Premieres Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. ET.
Cub reporter Sophia (Skye Coyne, “Deadly Dating Game”) thinks she’s found a Christmas story that will make her career when she discovers a long-lost, undelivered Secret Santa gift from “Tony to Abigail.” But the mystery gets even juicier when she learns that the item – a priceless nutcracker – was, in fact, stolen years ago. With the help of a handsome and shady art dealer Jackson (Alex Trumble, “Dangerous Snow Day”), she sets off on a dangerous, romantic quest to match the Secret Santas and catch the thieves. Jackee Harry guest stars as Sophia’s boss at the newspaper.

​·    “A Prince and Pauper Christmas” – Premieres Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. ET.
When her down-on-his-luck confidential informant in a criminal investigation suddenly goes missing, a desperate young federal agent, Sydney (Brittany Underwood, “The Killer in My Backyard”), recruits his doppelgänger to play his role. But her job gets even harder when she falls for the criminal’s stand-in, who just happens to be a European prince visiting the states for Christmas. The movie features a guest appearance by Tom Arnold as a police detective investigating the case. 

​·    “Faith Heist: A Christmas Caper” – Premieres Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. ET
This sequel to the popular Bounce Original movie“Faith Heist” finds Pastor Benjamin (Jonathan Langdon, “No Tomorrow”) and his motley crew of congregants locked in the local mall on Christmas Eve. A fearsome team of armed thieves breaks in to rob the mall and all the money raised by the church for a Christmas charity. Unable to flee or signal for help, the pastor and his friends realize it’s up to them to battle the crooks and save the mall – all before Christmas morning.