Events

“Dr. Jody Watley Day” at the Georgia State Capitol, June 2nd, 2022

Published on May 13, 2022

An event to honor iconic singer, songwriter, producer, businesswoman and motivational speaker, Dr. Jody Watley, one of the architects of 21st century pop for her noteworthy contributions to music and her love of people, community service and continuous cultivation of human kindness.
The Grammy-winner trendsetting pioneer in music, video, fashion and style is confirmed to attend the event.

The Grammy-winner trendsetting pioneer in music, video, fashion and style is confirmed to attend the event.

In addition to the celebratory Jody Watley Day event at the Georgia State Capitol, she will also receive the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. This is the highest civil award that is presented by the President of the United States.
Dr. Watley was nominated for the award by Georgia representative Billy Mitchell of the 88 District and Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, Founder and President of Trinity International University of Ambassadors. WHEN:Thursday, June 2, 202211:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Speaking Program) | Photos to be taken following the program.

WHEN: Thursday, June 2, 202211:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Speaking Program) | Photos to be taken following the program.

WHERE: Georgia State Capitol 206 Washington St SWAtlanta, GA 30334*There will be directives in the building to the event. SPEAKERS:- Rep. Billy Mitchell, 88^th District – Dee Dawkins-Haglier, Georgia Secretary State Candidate- Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, President and Founder of Trinity International University of Ambassadors CONTACT INFO:Office of Rep. Billy Mitchell | [email protected]. | Phone: 404. 656.0126
Jody Watley Public Relations: BNM Publicity Group, Pamela Broussard | [email protected] | c: 310.562.4725

About Jody Watley

Dr. Jody Watley, singer, songwriter, producer, businesswoman, and motivational speaker is one of the architects of 21st century pop. From her groundbreaking marriage of rap & R&B (1989’s “Friends,” a collaboration with hip-hop legends Eric B. & Rakim pairing that is the first to crossover R&B/Hip-Hop, Pop and Dance into the Billboard Top 10 “Friends,” to her vision-forward marriage of high fashion, street fashion and music in the ‘80s (long before it became the norm), to her fusion of jazz and underground club culture with keen pop instincts, and the ease with which she crossed and still crosses genre. Ms. Watley forged the template that is now everybody’s playbook. As a solo artist, the pop and R&B singer has 6 Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten Singles, 13 Number 1 Dance Singles, 2 R&B Number 1’s, 15 Top 40 Singles, Gold and Platinum albums, 2007 Billboard Dance Lifetime Achievement, 2017 recipient of the Black Music Honors Crossover Music Icon Award and nominations from the American Music Awards, MTV Awards, NAACP Awards and Soul Train Awards. In 2018, Billboard Magazine included Jody Watley in the Top 60 Hot 100 Female Artists Of All Time and Top 25 Top Female Dance Artists of All Time. Ms. Watley was named as First Ambassador in 2021 to the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville and in 2022, she received her first Honorary Doctorate Degree in Business. Full Bio About The Presidential Lifetime Achievement AwardsThe Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards are an annual event held to honor those in our nation who exhibit outstanding character, worth ethic, and dedication to their communities. The Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards has rapidly become recognized as an immense honor and highly anticipated annual event. In 2003, the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation founded the President’s Volunteer Service Award to honor outstanding citizens giving their time to volunteering and helping their communities.
You can follow her on social media @jodywatley

Related Topics:Featured, Georgia State Capital, Jody Watley

InDaHouse

Celebrity photographer and disabled Vietnam veteran Jerome Dorn embodies the very definition of resilience. Born in Philadelphia, the fifth of seven children, Dorn stayed focused throughout his youth, eventually obtaining his degree in Criminal Justice. Dorn has worked with the Philadelphia Police Department, Department of Justice, World Wide Detective Agency, and several other high profile security groups. Throughout his successful career, Dorn wrestled with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, an aftereffect of his military service. Battling the pain and debilitating effect of PTSD, Dorn found comfort behind the camera. Photography proved to be not only therapeutic, but life changing as well. Dorn picked up his first camera in 1970 while serving in Vietnam and knew instantly that behind the lens was where he belonged. His shooting style and photographs were special, generating a buzz in the industry. In 1985, he began his career in photojournalism, working in a variety of genres. Dorn’s credentials include fashion, lifestyle photography, photojournalism, and celebrity/red carpet coverage. Working with MSNBC, Jet Magazine, and major publications in Philadelphia and around the country, Dorn has had the honor of capturing the images of hundreds of notable celebrities and politicians including President Barack Obama, George Bush Jr, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Maya Angelou, Jesse Jackson, Rihanna, Snoop Dog, Will Smith, and Tyler Perry. Photography has sent Dorn around the globe, inspiring his passion for civil activism. In 1995, Dorn assembled and led a group of forty-two men to the Million Man March. Together, they spent five days walking from Philadelphia to Washington DC. In his travels, Dorn observed a common theme amongst the youth of the world. Many of the children he encountered seemed lost. Understanding that opportunities for at-risk youth are minimal, Dorn was inspired to make a difference. Established by Dorn in 2011, InDaHouseMedia was built on the idea that there is room in the house for everyone. With InDaHouseMedia, Dorn’s mission is to provide the future generation with positive direction through sports, music, and photography.