So due to an overwhelming outpour of requests for me to refrain from neglecting my Blog duties, I decided to TRY and keep it up during my Black and Blues Tour in Hawaii this week.

Lucky for you guys, my flight from phoenix to Honolulu was delayed so I kind of have nothing better to do but this, since I soundly slept the six hours from Boston to my current layover location.

And the answer is yes.
Yes I do still freak out right before take off on an airplane.
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OIC 35th Anniversary Gala at the NJ Performance Arts Center

The Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) was founded in Philadelphia in 1964 by Dr. Leon Sullivan. OIC is a decentralized network of employment and training programs, bound together by a common commitment of helping the poor, unemployed, and under-employed improve their quality of life.

Iyeoka prior to show at NJ Performing Arts Center

On Sept. 29, OIC celbrated had its 35th anniversary gala at the beautiful NJ Performing Arts Center, in which Iyeoka was one of the featured performers along with legends Marcus Miller, Al Jarreau and the beautiful and talented Rachelle Ferrell. The key speaker was Ambassador Andrew Young.

Iyeoka with Civil Rights great - Ambassador Andrew Young


With Hal Jackson


Iyeoka and OIC chair Travis Williams


Iyeoka backstage with Al Jarreau


Rachelle Ferrell and Iyeoka


Iyeoka and Francis