Effie writes for several publications and is the author of The K(N)ots Prayer. She also speaks at schools, churches and workshops. For years, she was the “voice of inspiration” each Sunday morning and middays on Chicago radio. Ogletree, Jr., The McKissack Sisters, Steve Pemberton, The Bronner Brothers Family and William Sisters.Įffie Rolfe is a media consultant, personality and speaker. The honorees include Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff, DeVon Franklin, Alfre Woodard, Kamala Harris, Charles J. The celebration will be co-hosted by Laz Alonso and Melissa De Sousa.įor the past 20 years, the show continues to highlight the accomplishments of those who contributed to enhancing the quality of life in various fields. Musical entertainment includes Donnie McClurkin, SWV, Smokie Norful, Stephanie Mills, Joe, Carl Thomas, Avant, Amber Riley, Lyfe Jennings, Billy Paul, Raheem DeVaugh and more. The popular award ceremony serves to inspire, educate, stimulate and enlighten.
So many things do not happen the way you want to-you must come in and come under.ĭon’t forget to set your DVRs to TV One for the 22nd Annual Trumpet Awards on Easter Sunday at 8 p.m. I just think that if you are true to the game, then you will play a long time. I love acting, creating and putting in the time to become someone else. A lot of times, people want to be famous and really don’t care about the work and when you get placed, it shatters your whole dream and mind because your heart was really not for the craft. You have to determine whether you want to be famous or if you want to work. It is so easy to lose yourself with what’s going on. JET: What advice would you give to aspiring actors?ĬS: I would advise them to really get some sense of who they are before something big happens for them. I’m not on the sideline trying to jump into the ropes saying ‘.is it my turn?’
And I do not cross the line asking ‘Tyler can you give me or what can you put me in-you got anything for me?’ He’s free to be himself and I applause his success. But I’ll take it-how much is the dog gonna keep (laughing)? I believe the reason we are so close is because I still revere him as a person. He says, ‘Cassi, I want to put you in my will and I wanna give you my dog.’ I’m like I don’t want no damn dog.
JET: Are you and Tyler Perry good friends?ĬD: I think he considers me one of his closest closet friends because of the conversations we have. When I got to L.A., I said I’m not going back. We auditioned for her and she took me to LA in 1991 for two weeks and I stayed for 14 years. Chip Fields came to Atlanta-she was doing a play with Vickie Winans. I first started acting when Spike Lee came back to Morehouse and he was doing School Daze, that’s when the bug hit. But it seems when one project ends another one is offered, then another one. If I’m already doing one…I can’t do another show. JET: To whom or what do you attribute your success?ĬS: I really don’t want to be too, too spiritual-but it really is the Lord. It’s an awareness-it’s sad, but he does try to give laughter in it. Sometimes there are issues with foster care where just do it for the money. We basically bust up in her house and detect…you’re not treating these children right.
The foster care people have come into the home in between Bam and Madea’s home.īam is on the porch going through her regular day-in a neighborhood where you know what’s going on in your neighbor’s house. When you see the play, I think Madea is the neighbor from hell (laughing). This particular one sheds light on our children in foster care. He really wants his audience to have fun. Perry that his theme is the same restoration-laughter-exposure and freedom. JET: What makes this play different from Perry’s other plays?Ĭassi Davis: Since 2004, I have learned from Mr. Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with everyone’s favorite “Southern Mama” on how Perry managed to shed light on the serious subject of foster care, her longevity in show biz and her friendship with “Madea.” The musical stage play is scheduled for release on DVD (plus Digital Ultraviolet), Digital HD, Video On Demand and Pay-Per-View from Lionsgate Home Entertainment on Tuesday, April 22.
This week, fans will see Davis reprise her role as “Aunt Bam” in the new comedy Madea’s Neighbors From Hell starring Tyler Perry as Madea and Christian/gospel recording artist Wess Morgan.
A natural-born comedienne, her role as Ella Payne on the popular TV series House of Payne keeps viewers in stitches each week.
Her TV and movie credits include Spike Lee’s School Daze, Living Single, and Daddy’s Little Girls. Actress Cassi Davis is no stranger to the stage.