March 5th, 2021, marked the start of this year’s LIT.erary Lounge. An intimate conversation series brought to you by D.C. Public Library and Mocha Media. Sharing extraordinary black stories from exceptional black voices hosted by Literary Public Relations & Marketing Strategist, Speaker, and Host Ochoa-Nana.
Mocha Ochoa-Nana is the Founder and CEO of Mocha Media, a black woman-owned publishing company created to celebrate the essence of our blackness, as well as The Oracle Group International, Washington D.C.. This internationally recognized public relations firm specializes in connecting clients with opportunities that engage, uplift, and empower local, national, and global communities. She is an award-winning international strategist; sought-after literary, public relations, and integrated marketing professional, international diversity and multicultural program developer; a global visionary literary activist, world-renowned literary entrepreneur, and a fervent pursuer of best-selling author status for her clients.
At the start of Women’s History Month, guest Bevy Smith, TV personality and author, discussed her book “Bevelations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie.” Bevy shared her recent loss, reminisced about her childhood, and the importance of self-care.
Did you missed it? Here’s the replay:
Up next is a tribute to the late and great Cicely Tyson.
Sadly Tyson passed away on January 28th before introducing us to her first and only memoir, “Just As I Am.”
On Friday, March 19th, at 7:00 pm EST, in honor of Miss Cicely Tyson, The LIT.erary Lounge with Mocha Media at the MLK Library will be sharing passages from her book by a group of amazing women who remember the visionary, mentor, activist, and friend.
This book can be purchased at Harriett’s Bookshop, Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee and Books, Hakim’s Book Store, Sister’s Uptown Bookstore and Cultural Center, Source of Knowledge, The Little BOHO Bookshop, etc.
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