Darlene Donloe

Los Angeles

Journalist at Freelance

Too BLESSED to be stressed!

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Articles

From would-be senator to ‘accidental banker’

Feb 29, 2024 | chicagocrusader.com | Darlene Donloe

Sekou Kaalund has a strong track record of developing talent, forming inclusive teams and leveraging a vast network to connect people with opportunities. Black executive at U.S. Bank has one core mission: serviceSekou Kaalund was not your typical toddler. While most boys his age were romping in playgrounds, splashing in watercolors, or dreaming of becoming a superhero, Kaalund was plotting his campaign for Congress.
Sardia Robinson performs one-woman autobiographical play

Feb 7, 2024 | wavepublication.com | Darlene Donloe

By Darlene DonloeContributing WriterLOS ANGELES — Sardia Robinson has a story to tell — and it’s a beaut! All is revealed in her play, “From A Yardie to a Yankee,” at Theatre West one night only Feb. 10. Written, directed, and performed by Robinson, the play is a very personal journey that reveals the comedy and tragedy of her life living in Kingston, Jamaica, and America.
Actor talks about playing Mufasa in ‘The Lion King’

Feb 7, 2024 | wavepublication.com | Darlene Donloe

By Darlene DonloeContributing WriterTalking to Gerald Ramsey is like talking to an old friend. The hunky actor has a soothing voice and a calming personality that lends itself to a friendly conversation. I recently caught up with Ramsey, 38, in Northern California, where he was in rehearsals for the upcoming four-week, long-awaited return of “The Lion King” to Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. “The Lion King” is considered the biggest musical to ever tour.
‘Niagara Movement’ depicts early battle for civil rights

Jan 31, 2024 | wavepublication.com | Darlene Donloe

By Darlene Donloe“The Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights,” an hour-long documentary by WNED PBS, delves deep into a national crusade that forged the civil rights landscape for the 20th century and beyond. The documentary will be distributed to public television stations around the country by American Public Television beginning Feb. 1. The film will premiere during Black History Month at 8 p.m. Feb. 12 on the World Channel.
Garrett Morris to receive star for 87th birthday

Jan 31, 2024 | wavepublication.com | Darlene Donloe

By Darlene DonloeContributing WriterHOLLYWOOD — Actor-comedian Garrett Morris, best known as a member of the original “Not Ready For Prime Time Players” on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on his 87thbirthday, Feb. 1, the first day of Black History Month. The ceremony, honoring Morris in the category of television, takes place at 11:30 a.m. at 6411 Hollywood Blvd.
Woman turns lemonade into successful business

Jan 24, 2024 | wavepublication.com | Darlene Donloe

By Darlene DonloeContributing WriterCOMPTON — When life gave Karneisha Christian-Stewart lemons, she followed the old adage and literally made lemonade. Now she owns a successful business called Pucker Up Lemonade Company, where, using her father’s original lemonade recipe, she sells more than 100 flavors of lemonade, infused waters and iced tea. Some of the lemonade flavors include lavender and mango. There is also a peach cobbler flavored ice tea and zero sugar products.
THE Q&A: Former inmates share stories in ‘(Im)migrants of the State’

Jan 17, 2024 | wavepublication.com | Darlene Donloe

By Darlene DonloeContributing WriterRichard Loya vividly remembers his first night in prison. He was 16. He had been tried as an adult and sentenced to decades in prison. “I just remember being afraid,” Loya said. “I was still very much shocked. I can’t describe the feeling. My thoughts were like, ‘My life is over.’ What have I done? I was so afraid. They kept me on suicide watch. I was tried as an adult. I got 27 years to life plus five years. I had to do the five years first.
Actress explores the nucleus of Black joy in one-woman play

Jan 17, 2024 | wavepublication.com | Darlene Donloe

By Darlene DonloeWhen actress Carolyn Ratteray was growing up in her hometown of Washington, D.C., both of her parents were active in social justice and the struggles of Black education. Toward the end of her mother’s life, the conversations Ratteray had with her revealed just how exhausting social justice could be. “I could feel this pressure to be a strong, Black woman,” said Ratteray during a recent interview.
Kingdom Day Parade celebrates civil rights leader

Jan 10, 2024 | wavepublication.com | Darlene Donloe

By Darlene DonloeContributing WriterSOUTH LOS ANGELES — The 39th annual Kingdom Day Parade, held in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., will take place Jan. 15, the late civil rights leader’s actual birthday.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Cheryl L. Bedford leads Women of Color Unite

Jan 3, 2024 | wavepublication.com | Darlene Donloe

By Darlene DonloeContributing WriterAfter working in the entertainment industry for decades, Cheryl L. Bedford, an independent producer, got tired of seeing the same lack of representation year after year as it relates to women of color. Even though she has been involved in several women’s organizations, she still felt a need “to have one for us,” she said, referring to women of color. So, seeking other like-minded professionals, she threw a party and invited 100 women of color. 150 showed up.