Makailah's World

Cherina Tidwell Productions Helping the Community!

2011-05-16T19:31:00.000-07:00

Cherina Tidwell preparing the food to go into the sandwiches.

By: Makailah Fennell

Saturday April 16th, Cherina Tidwell Productions rolled up their sleeves and helped the Company “Survivors not Victims” prepare food bags for their feeding program.

The feeding program of Survivors not Victims takes part in feeding thousands of children daily through their After School Program as well as their Summer Feeding Program.

Survivor’s Not Victims also has two other programs which is a program to help individuals become survivors of abuse, and a Performing Arts and Mentoring program that helps children to learn how to prevent situations that happen children on a day to day basis.

Cherina Tidwell Productions was very excited to be a part of something great and that would help children all across the area. They came in excited, put on their gloves, and got to work.

Survivors Not Victims motto is: “Providing Hope, Strengthening Minds, and nurturing bodies, through Health and Nutrition”.

If you want more information about Survivors Not Victims and their Program’s contact them at: snvinc@aol.com
P.O Box 69062
Hampton, VA 23669
757-234-1387

Also check out their websites:

www.helpingsurvivors.com
www.snvstopthesilence.org

We love making a difference!

Make sure you look at the video of the photo’s of what went on during this event.

Launch Party for Second Season from Heart to Heart!

2011-05-16T19:14:00.000-07:00

By: Makailah Fennell

Black and Fushia were the theme colors of the night as Cherina Tidwell held her launch party for the second season of her talk show Heart to Heart!

The party was held March 26th at Nascar Sports Grille and it was an evening of fun. Lots of people came through to the the event to help Tidwell celebrate. From the clothing Designer RicLamar (click on his name to check out his website, also tune in to the new season to see exclusive interview) to the Employee's of Torrid, many people came to give their support.

Tidwell danced the night away and had an awesome time.

"We want you to shift your hearts, shift your mindset, and live your life to life to the fullest, that's our goal", Tidwell said.

Make sure you tune in to see the New Season of "Heart to Heart" beginning on April 2nd at 8:30 a.m. on MyTVZ.

If you missed last season, you can look at it at this link: Heart to Heart Season One

If you didn't get a chance to come out to the party, take a look at the footage of all the fun!

See full story at: http://cherinatidwellproductions.wordpress.com/2011/03/31/launch-party-for-heart-to-heart/

Break Through Photo Shoot Event!

2011-03-25T16:52:00.000-07:00

Cherina Tidwell Productions held a Break Through Photo-shoot event for aspiring models. The event was held March 19th.

This was created to help people get their break through in the industry. This event helped every individual feel good, look good, and learn the basic tools of the modeling industry, and also get their photos taken to begin building their modeling portfolio.

During the event the models got a make-over and received star treatment. There were hair stylists and make-up artists on location to get the model’s ready for their close up.

Photos were taken by Jet Magazine’s, Lee McDowell. If you are interested in getting photography done by him, Check out his facebook page Link: Images Captured to see his work.

Now Take a look at the video, To see exclusive footage of what went on at the Photo-shoot Event!

Behind the Scene's Video for Torrid Commercial.

2011-03-25T16:44:00.000-07:00

I am the Journalist for the Blog site for Cherina Tidwell Productions. The production company recently did a commercial for the Torrid clothing store in Newport News, VA. The company has a modeling agency for Named Full- Figured Creations and its for plus size models. The commercial featured the models of her agency. I created a story and video of exclusive behind the scene's footage of the commercial.

Check out my full story on the site : http://cherinatidwellproductions.wordpress.com/

Below is the behind the scene's video that I created!

Snow Winter Package

2011-01-04T10:58:00.000-08:00

There was a big snow storm the day after Christmas in many parts of the south . Check out this video package I made during the snow storm.

Demo Reel 2

2010-12-10T11:42:00.000-08:00

Radio station package

2010-12-10T10:53:00.000-08:00

Central Game

2010-12-10T10:31:00.000-08:00

Rivalry Package

2010-12-10T10:21:00.000-08:00

Scrimage Game

2010-12-10T09:39:00.000-08:00

Illuminati Story

2010-12-10T09:08:00.000-08:00

Texas Pete Twin City Rib Fest Kicks Off - Photos - WXII The Triad

2010-08-12T18:32:00.000-07:00

The Texas Pete Rib Fest is a big event in the city of Winston-Salem, NC. Many people from all over come out to this festival. I put together a slide show at my internship at WXII 12 before the rib fest began to let viewer's know to get ready for the upcoming festivities.

Texas Pete Twin City Rib Fest Kicks Off - Photos - WXII The Triad

Who Got Arrested? - Photos - WXII The Triad

2010-08-12T18:20:00.000-07:00

I am an Intern at WXII 12 in . While interning there, I worked on many projects, stories and slide shows. The slide show below is one that I worked on continuously. When stories were related to someone that got arrested, I would update the slide show. This was published on the stations website. Check out who got arrested.

This slideshow also got a lot of web views during the time I worked on this project.

Who Got Arrested? - Photos - WXII The Triad

Man Confesses To Stealing Cigarettes, Police Say

2010-05-25T13:24:00.000-07:00

I wrote a new story for the website at WXII 12 in Winston-Salem, where I am interning

Click on the story headline below to read my story from their website.

Man Confesses To Stealing Cigarettes, Police Say

or just read the story below.

Police Track License Plate, Find Suspect At Home

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- A man admitted to police that he robbed the Circle K on West Market Street in Greensboro Sunday, police said.

Police said Harry Conrad Naico, 26, went into the store and asked for cigarettes.

As he was buying the cigarettes, police said, he pulled his T-shirt over his face, told the clerk he had a gun and demanded money.

The vehicle he was driving was spotted and police said they tracked the license plate number to his home address.

Police caught up with Naico at his home on West Market Street, where he confessed to the robbery and turned over the stolen items, police said.

He was arrested and charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and was being held at the Guilford County Jail on a $70,000 secured bond.

demo reel

2010-05-07T12:32:00.000-07:00

Advance Auto Parts

2010-05-04T11:32:00.002-07:00

For my video editing class we had to produce a commercial or PSA. Here is my commercial of Advance Auto Parts check it out!

February One A&T for Project

2010-05-04T10:34:00.000-07:00

Myself, Robert Webb, Esa Mills, and Jorden Phipher put together a video explaining the significance of the A&T Four, which was four young freshman that Attended North Carolina A&T state University 50 years ago and started a sit-in movement that changed history. We go from we travel through time from then to Now. Check it out!

JST Book it and Travel

2010-04-27T16:14:00.000-07:00

Jacquetta Crandell is a Travel Agent. She is able to Book different Vacations and Travel opportunities for you here is a quick commercial that I put together to advertize what she can do. If you would like more information about her go to website listed below.

website:
JST Book and Travel

E. Gywnn Dance Company

2010-04-17T01:04:00.000-07:00

On the campus of North Carolina A&T State University there is a dance company. The head of the company is Dr. E. Gywnn. They performed for us at the NABJ Short Course. The dancers were very great and very in touch with their African-Roots. So here is video of their performance.

Texting and Driving

2010-03-19T17:44:00.000-07:00

I am a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. I attended their multimedia short course that was held at my school, North Carolina A&T State University. I was awarded for outstanding convergence reporting and below is the story that I did to earn my award.

Melanie Fiona performs at Art and Soul

2010-03-03T15:59:00.000-08:00

Recording Artist Melanie Fiona, Came to My school campus, North Carolina A&T State University. Check out my story that I wrote for the A&T register about the event.

NABJ Panel Discussion

2010-03-01T21:48:00.000-08:00

The National Association of Black Journalists chapter at North Carolina A&T State University, held a panel discussion. The panel discussion was on African American's and the changing media landscape. Because journalism is changing, this effect African-American Journalism as well. The NABJ chapter brought in Professional Journalists and one student Journalist to talk about the issues, that many African-American's may face in the journalism world.

The Panel Included:

Linda Williams- a senior weekend editor for the News & Observer in Raleigh, NC. She has over 35 years of experience. She has worked for the Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Oregonian.

Allen Johnson- Editorial Page editor for the Greensboro News & Record. He also worked as a sports editor. He has taught at area college's including UNC- Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina A&T State University.

Sheeka Strickland- Current FOX 8 reporter; worked at WMAZ;won an associated press award for an investigative story behind sheriff deputies that had sexual relation on the Job.

Dexter Mullins- Student journalist; Editor in cheif of the A&T Register; Intern at News & Record, Four Seasons Magazine, and interning this summer with USA Today.

Ed Gorden- Black Entertainment Television (BET) News Anchor; Interviewed Presidents and Important world figures; Worked at NBC news division; CBS news magazine 60 minutes correspondent; NPR radio

Check out the video, which is a snippet of some of the things they had to say regarding the issue.

BET College Tour's

2010-02-17T11:45:00.001-08:00

Bet College Tour's came to North Carolina A&T Start University Last Semester. Click on the word "Story" to view the story that me and Another student wrote about the event. the story was published in the Register the official Newspaper of North Carolina A&T.

Couture Word and Love

2010-02-17T11:36:00.000-08:00

Here is My story that I wrote for the A&T Register Newspaper.

Click on the word story in the first sentence.

Hertford County High School Lady Bears

2010-02-15T14:30:00.000-08:00

While I was visiting my high school back home. I decided to record some video of the Ladies basketball team that my younger sister play's on. This is video from the Christmas Tournament check it out.

Alumni Band

2009-12-02T16:28:00.000-08:00

Verge Modeling Troupe(Homecoming)

2009-11-04T13:36:00.000-08:00

There were many Homecoming festivities throughout the week. One function was the fashion show between two of A&T's modeling Troupe. One is named Couture Productions and the other is named Verge Modeling Troupe. Here are a couple of photos of how Verge Modeling Troupe got prepared for their show.

Arista Ratchford is the president of Verge Modeling Troupe. She was asked a few questions about the Homecoming Fashion Show.

MF: What is your role for Verge Modeling troupe and what are some of the things that you do for the organization?

AR: I am the President of the organization. I have to do a lot of behind the scences work. For fashion shows so that my models will not have to buy clothes, I have to go to several stores to see if they will sponsor clothes for the troupe. I have to look for props and other things that make up a performance besides the models.

MF: How important is the Homecoming Show?

AR: The homecoming fashion show is a very important show. It is important to us and to our fellow peers. We work very hard to put on a great show for the students and also Alunmi from the organization so they can see how well we are doing.

MF: What types of things were done in preparation for this event?

AR: At the beginning of the school year we were practicing about twice a week. Towards the day of the show we were practicing everyday. Although we practiced long hours we give the models time to do homework. We also had to send the models to stores to get fitted for outfits.

MF:The day of the show what are your expectations out of the members and the show finally being put on stage?

I expect each and every member to "Go Off". That means to give it all you got. That is one of our saying's in our modeling troupe. So when we say go off, we mean to walk that runway like it your last time ever.

MF: The day of the Homecoming show, how hectic is it to get ready?

AR: It is a very hectic day, trying to make sure everyone has what they need, and also making sure we have everything for their performace. I also have to make sure I am ok. There are over 40 models that I have to look after so it is a lot of work.

MF: What can people expect out of a Verge performance, and why show people come to you all shows?

People can expect a great performace from every last one of out members. We put on a show from the beginning to the end. We have creative themes, and creative routines. Our technique is very sharp, and we make sure our runways and performaces keep you interested. People should come to out performaces because we put on a great show everytime, and will a there to please the crowd. Our performaces are fast,fun, and amazing.

Homecoming

2009-11-04T07:27:00.000-08:00

Cherrief Murray was in the band in Fall 2000-2002 as a member of Golden Delight Auxiliary Squad. She served as the Captain during 2002 season. She is also a member of Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority, Inc. She came back during homecoming to fellowship with her fellow Alumni.

MF: What did you enjoy about being in the band?

CM: Everything! I loved dancing/performing, the insane people who made up my band family, traveling, and hearing live music everyday!

MF: What are some of the types of things that you did while in the band?

CM: As a member of the Golden Delight Squad, we were given alot of control over what we did everyday. We don't have a choreographer so the advisor pulled from the girls' creativity and molded our ideas to make the shows! Also as a captain of the section, we were often delegated to run practice in her absence, giving us a chance to exert leadership by making sure squad tasks were completed, enforcing discipline, and molding the squad in our own way. Off the field, the girls participated in bonding activities like going to the movies, parties, and potluck dinners.

MF: Now that you are an Alumnus, what makes you excited about coming back?

CM: I'm excited every year to come back and see my band family. I literal family is really small, so my band members became the cousins, brothers, and sisters (staff were like aunts and uncles) that I never had. I honestly don't come back for the parties or the game (besides halftime). I come back to see my friends who are now scattered across the world. Just seeing their faces brings back memories of good times that I wish didn't have to end!

MF:What is your favorite part of homecoming?

CM: The tunnel of course! The final part of the band's performance is to form a tunnel to the band room and perform to drum cadences as each section goes through. Years of past Golden Delight members fall back in line and march next to their sisters one more time and relive the Golden Days! If I could still be marching, I would, but its the next best thing!

MF:What is something that the band does to fellowship with other Alumni during homecoming?

CM: It's an unwritten tradition that alumni band members show up to practice on Friday of homecoming. Some show up to see the show since they won't be in the stadium the next day; others show up just to see their friends and meet current members of their respective sections of the band. The members of the band fraternity and sorority, Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma respectively, have a cookout on their plot after the game every year for everyone and usually has a breakfast Sunday just for the chapter. Also, the Alumni Band organization has a hospitality suite at the Sheraton every year.

MF:What did you most enjoy this year at homecoming with the band?

CM: The Halftime Show! This was one of the best Homecoming shows I've seen from the Blue & Gold Marching Machine! Golden Delight performed an awesome double feature including a dance where the flipped over chairs and a flag routine where they performed somersaults with a flag tucked under their legs!!! To top it off, they let the Alumni Band participate in the show and let everyone see that they still got it! People who marched in the 60's-70's were on the field next to people who graduate last year and it was exciting to see how much fun they were STILL having on the field!

Here are a Few Photos of Cherrief Murray during homecoming and other Alumni Members.