Christina Crawford Steed, Author at Rolling Out

The ladies of The National Basketball Wives Association are leading the way to provide much-needed resources for underserved students with a virtual party with a purpose featuring MC Lyte. The NBWA is teaming up with Morgan Stanley to donate 15,000 books and e-books to students impacted by the shelter in place orders. The virtual party…

Some churches are still holding services during this time of the pandemic, exposing parishioners to unnecessary danger. How can churches adapt safely during this time of COVID-19? Christina Steed talks with church technology expert and #InspiredMobility spokesperson Jason Caston, author of The iChurch Method, as he shares tips on incorporating technology into the church experience…

In this episode, I talk about my reflections during this Covid-19 pandemic. I offer some info that has been helpful to me and my circle to stay lifted and serve others. I also feature a chat with my first podcast guest, Fabia Talhame, who is a part of my friend tribe. The conversation was recorded…

As we prepare our minds and hearts to take on 2020 with aspirations of abundance and prosperity, be sure you’re equipped with the right sources of information. One of those key resources is the latest book from Melody Spann Cooper called The Girlfriend’s Guide to Closing the Deal. Cooper is chairman of Midway Broadcasting Corporation,…

Firsts Over Forty podcast with Christina Steed

Even with the torrential rain and thundering storm on early Sunday evening, June 30, The South Shore Opera Company of Chicago electrified the audience gathered at the South Shore Cultural Center presenting the Tremendous Tenors Tribute Concert. The concert featured some of the best operatic tenor singers, all of whom were Black men. The program…

Last night, I was in the room at McCormick Place in Chicago with thousands of others as we said farewell to our president. Like Oprah’s “aha” moment, those who have volunteered or worked in some capacity with President Obama’s political campaigns over the years have their own Obama journey story. For me, I’ve had the…

For us mere mortals, the concept of retirement in your 30s is beyond comprehension, but for high-performing professional athletes, it’s an inevitable conclusion to a career. What distinguishes WNBA star Swin Cash’s retirement from so many others is while she continues to receive well-deserved honors and accolades for her achievements on the basketball court, her…

Check out Sir Coffee and Mrs. Tea in their latest podcast where they talk about the struggles of the creative process, the new Amy Winehouse movie, Black Lives Matter versus Cecil the Lion and much more. Stumptown and Teavana are the featured coffee and teas in this episode.

St. Thomas and the adjacent U.S. Virgin Islands are considered America’s paradise. While the islands are a great escape during the winter months, the weather is actually great year-round

Chicago’s next generation of movers and shakers were in attendance at the home of David and Nadia Rawlinson to learn more about how to get involved in the Chicago Sinfonietta. Members of the ball committee, including Elena Britton, marketing consultant, civic leader, and civic chair for the ball; and Sinfonietta maestro Mei-Ann Chen, were on…

The recent release of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s best-seller, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead has sparked debate, criticism and an ongoing dialogue about women’s impact in the workforce and what that impact should or shouldn’t be. From the delicate balance of raising productive children while staying on a steady career path, to speaking…

History remains important to understand the present and what will dictate the future. Author Isabel Wilkerson spent 10 years working to present an accurate, yet engaging account of the Great Migration, the most important sojourn of a people seeking opportunity, economic growth, and safety in a country where they were born citizens, but treated as…

It was a masquerade all for a good cause at the first United Negro College Fund Masked Ball in Chicago held at the Marriott Downtown. The room was packed with Chicago’s glitterati all gathered to raise money to support deserving students at UNCF colleges across the country. The evening’s Masters of Ceremonies were NBC 5’s…

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Esperanza Spalding Delights and Enlightens at Ravinia It is truly rare nowadays to be in the presence of authentically impressive musical talent but Ravinia was the place to be dazzled on a chilly summer night by Ms. Esperanza Spaulding. The work on her most recent studio release, Radio Music Society, was the central theme to her…

Reclaiming Diva: Life Lessons from the Original Dream Girl by Sheryl Lee Ralph Famed actress Sheryl Lee Ralph just published her first book recounting her life as an actress in Hollywood, her rise to stardom, becoming an activist, and what makes a true DIVA. Reading this book is like having a conversation with Ms. Ralph as she provides the reader with…

Anguilla, the 13,000 person, eel shaped island, is poised to become the next Cannes for the black literati. Neighboring Saint Martin and Saint Thomas, the island hosted its first-ever Lit Fest titled “A Literary Jollification” and featured famed best-selling authors Terry McMillan, actor Hill Harper, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, Randall Robinson among several others. Topics…