Spin In The City….More Than Just A Happy Hour

Photo: Amandla K. Baraka

Thursday, May 12^th,  The Jasmine Brand had a chance to co-host an event called “Spin In the City” with some of DC’s brightest and beautifulest (which ain’t a word) women. Jasmine, along with Yodit (Talk of DC), Ashley Silva (IAmSuperGorge) and Sunni (radio host of WPGC 95.5’s “Sunni And the City”), helped support the non-profit organization, ‘The Society for Girls.’ Their mission is to empower girls to be smart, resourceful, and confident; by engaging them in their communities, building their self-esteem, and encouraging them to make a positive mark on the world. The event took place at DC’s Shadowroom, and was a happy hour that doubled as a fundraiser for the organization’s summer programs.

The overall atmosphere included music (c/o DJ Ladee Elle), food (c/o cupcakes by Krave Kupcakes) and drank (drank, not drink…c/o of CIROC) and networking. Attendees were also pampered by the good folks at The New Day Spa and Skin Beauty Lounge. The evening also included prizes for a few lucky winners.

Photo: Amandla K. Baraka

Shantelle Johnson, founder and executive chair explained her background and how the organization started. “I was working in TV and was over the daily grind; the grunt work of it. I was working for VH1 and BET; I was kind of over that aspect of everything; it wasn’t fulfilling at the end of the day. After getting my masters I decided to take some time off and focus on starting an organization. Me and my girlfriends came together one Saturday and came up with the mission, the vision, everything. That’s how we are here.” She further explained the value of the organization and event. “It’s important because it shows that it’s more than just a happy hour. This is where your money goes to. A lot of professionals in the area work and still have a heart for service, for charity work and for giving back.”

Sunni, the events host, explained her involvement. “I’ve been here for three months; I’ve been meeting so many new people, and I’ve told everyone I would love to get involved with charity work–especially work that involves young girls. This is my second event with this group. This event is particularly important—because it involves girls. For those of us, women, who are out-and-about on the social scene, or in any field (radio, TV, whatever women decide to do in their career)–girls look up to us. Any cause that we can help, we should.”

For additional information about the ‘The Society for Girls,’ visit their web site.

Photo: Amandla K. Baraka