Diaspora Central

A photographer at heart with the intent to capture life moments in frames, it was no surprise that Omar Rafik would be one of the founders and operators of Life Depicted Photography; a visual production company that has become a staple in the African Diaspora Community serving both the Diaspora, and the continent.

Speaking from his photography studio in the Washington DC Metropolitan area, Omar Rafik talks to Gil Ingles for a Diaspora Central Spotlight.

A native of Texas with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance, it is no surprise that Meoka McBride would be as influential of a leader as she became in her cities' school system dance programs.

Now a freelance dancer, choreographer, pilates instructor and serial entrepreneur, Meoka created #HEELSOUT, a Ladies' Night curated movement with the purpose of empowering women through dance.

In an in-depth SPOTLiGHT interview with international media personality Gil Ingles of Diaspora Central, Meoka the professional customer driven service provider and mother of two, shares her journey.

With over 15 years in the crafting industry, Signature Sipz LLC., Dr. Foster Hope ensures that her company stays  at the top by mastering custom blends, like Multiple Wine Brands and Non-Alcoholic Juices & Lemonades.

Sharing her journey in an in-person interview with international media personality Gil Ingles, the boss of Signature Sipz, LLC; Dr. Hope Foster took the opportunity to announce the upcoming annual Billionaire Beverage Ball that will take place in Houston Texas.

The content creator, entertainer, and promoter Toni Frio stops by Diaspora Central for a Spotlight interview with Gil ingles and also to talk about his new project The Return of the 95 Kid.

Primarily influenced by the work ethic of his family members, it is not surprise that this Washington DC Native, and Arlington Virginia raised sports lover would be the founder of The DMV Basketball Academy - a premier basketball players' training facility that hs been developing, showcasing, and introducing the best of the Washington DC metropolitan area basketball talent to the various basketball leagues in the world.

In a brief in-depth interview with Gil Ingles for a Diaspora Central SPOTLiGHT, Warren Doles of DMV Basketball Academy shares his journey, life, career, and passion.

New Orleans native artist John Fugging Doughstops by Diaspora Central to share his journey on a Spotlight with Gil Ingles.

Now a resident of Houston, John F. Dough is an artist that decided to add value to the music industry by making great music and producing an annual festival that promotes and showcases independent artists.

Known for his ability to compose heart felt lyrics Joseph K. Powell a native of Southern Maryland sits with Gil Ingles on the set of Diaspora Central in Houston Texas for an in-depth spotlight where he discusses his career as a songwriter, producer, and recording engineer.

It is scientifically proven that the higher and longer the pressure applied, the brighter the diamond produced, and  Angelica Cheri, is a vivid example of this scientific fact. Born and raised in California by her grandmother due to the loss of her mother at nine months of age, Angelica Cheri would literally hit the ground running and make overcoming adversity part of her being from an early age.

A graduate of UCLA with a BA in Theatre, Columbia University with a MFA in Playwriting, and NYU with another MFA in Musical Theatre Writing, Ms. Angelica Cheri positioned herself as one of America's top playwright, screenwriter, musical theater book-writer/lyricist, poet and spoken-word artist.

At the time of the opening of Phenomenal Woman - Maya Angelou, one of her latest bodies of work with collaborator legendary director Jackie Alexander, Angelica Cheri took time out of her busy schedule to stop by Diaspora Central to promote the play and share her journey in an in-depth SPOTLiGHT interview with international media personality Gil Ingles.

Southern Maryland educator and social activist Bonnita Adeeb talks about her life, career, and post retirement projects in an in-depth conversation with Gil Ingles on Diaspora Central Spotlight.

An author, a Conceptual Diaspora Artist, a scholar, and an AfroCentric Entrepreneur, Dr. Lindsay Gary loaded with her latest publication "The New Red Book"  stops by Diaspra Central Spotlight to share her journey in search of identity.

Tune-in and find out why this Houston native is doing to promote her city, and culture.