It was wonderful to see so many community members at our recent Speaker Series at Underground Books where Jayne Kennedy shared stories from her highly anticipated memoir, Plain Jayne. Jayne is a legendary actress, Emmy-winning broadcaster, and trailblazing icon and it was inspiring to hear her reflect on her groundbreaking rise—from small-town Ohio to becoming one of the first Black women to host national sports television.  She shared her triumphs, struggles, and the legacy she built as a Black woman navigating fame, media, and identity on her own terms.

Also, Ronald Isley, founding member and lead singer of the legendary R&B group the Isley Brothers, recently joined us at Fixins for a meet and greet and bottle signing. It was a special night and we were honored to have the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and Grammy Award winner here in Sacramento!