On Thursday, September 2nd, 2021, actor/singer/songwriter Miss Lawrence invited an array of guests to join him for his first installment of “The Family Table.” The intimate event took place at Apt4b Atlanta, A black-owned Caribbean restaurant in the heart of Buckhead. Upon arrival, rapid covid testing was on site. D.O.P.E Healing staff was friendly and efficient while ensuring we all tested negative before heading into the space where the dinner would take place.
Guests in attendance Included; Andra Day; Academy Award-Nominated/ Golden Globe Winner/ United States Vs. Billie Holiday, Da’vine Joy Randolph; Actress Movies Dolemite, The United States Vs. Billie Holiday, Kenny Burns And Wife Author, Jessica Burns, Bevy Smith; Author And Media Personality, Sr.Content Director For Bossip & Global Grind; Janeé Bolden, Patrick-Ian Polk; Co-Executive Producer/ Writer of P-Valley, Darnell Moore; Vice President of Inclusion Strategy At Netflix Wade Davis; Vice President of Inclusion Product at Netflix, Kim Paige; CMO of BET Charles Blow; New York Times Best Selling Author/ Host of Prime Time With Charles blow on BNC; Kim Blackwell; CEO of PMM, Lisa Cunningham; Director & Digital Media Strategist, and more.
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The event was sponsored by Ciroc x Deleon and curated by The binder agency.
During the evening guests chatted among themselves, while the DJ rocked the night with hot music from all eras. Moments later Miss Lawrence welcomed everyone at the 40 seat communal-style table. Everyone was able to locate their assigned seat, which looked as if the seating was blended i.e hetero, LGBTQ, hetero etc. A three coursed meal was presented with dishes that were visually appealing and filled with flavor. Like, in many black households praying over food is custom. Raquell Cuffee led us in prayer and then the fun began.
As guests waited for the food to be served, Miss Lawrence shared his reasoning for this event. He shared it had been an idea for a while to have a conversation in order to bridge the game between black heterosexuals and black LGBTQ within the black community. Miss Lawrence also revealed that he never had a birthday dinner and felt he needed to silence himself while growing up because of his sexuality.
The entire event felt like a family gathering, although we all were different in many ways, we all shared one thing in common and that was being a part of the black race.
After our final course was severed, dinner was Closed with a toast by Bevy Smith.
Thank you Miss Lawrence for inviting Baller Alert to your very first ” The Family Dinner” installment. We wish you much success.
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