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Who is JUANITA?
Smooth! Funky! and Soulful!... are just a few words to describe this sultry songstress. Infusing an eclectic mix of soul, R&B, and jazz, JUANITA introduces her own blend of Universal S-O-U-L.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, JUANITA has been involved in various aspects of the entertainment industry for several years. A performer since the
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age of twelve, her repertoire includes dancing, modeling, and singing.
Always reinventing herself, her unique style and electrifying persona has secured her various spots; she was a finalist in the Miss Black World NY Modeling and Beauty Pageant, model for designers Enyce, Triple Five Soul, Phat Farm, and has appeared on MTV Jams, BET's 106th & Park, 88 SOUL, magazines, music videos, and hair shows.
Not only a talented artist, she is also a respected humanitarian, entrepreneur, and speaker. As former CEO of G&J Consulting Services, JUANITA has received numerous awards for her commitment to helping others. With dual degrees in Human Services: Mental Health and Marketing, she is committed to making a difference. JUANITA is a strong mental health advocate and a member of the African American Advisory Council for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Following her activist spirit, she is a facilitator for the AACT-NOW! monthly support group and is featured in NAMI's new DVD, "Documenting Our Presence" (www. naminj.org).
Showcasing her many talents and passions, she leads with her head and her heart.
"I am constantly evolving as a person and do not place limitations upon myself. I go wherever my s-o-u-l takes me."
--JUANITA
Community Events: Speaker/Outreach
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AFSP Out of the Darkness Community Walk
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New Brunswick, NJ
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African American Arts & Heritage Festival
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Holmdel, NJ
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Hoboken Film Festival
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Hoboken, NJ
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Black Issues Convention
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E. Brunswick, NJ
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Bergen Community College
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Paramus, NJ
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NAMI Rutgers Beyond Borders Mental Health Event
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New Brunswick, NJ
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NAMI FACE Presentation/DVD Screening
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Burlington, NJ
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Kingdom Church Health Summit
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Ewing, NJ
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True Servant Church Health Fair
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Hamilton, NJ
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What Has She Done?
Singing: Live Performances
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NAMI Expressive Arts Live
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North Brunswick, NJ
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Sheraton Hotel (NAFE Women of Color Conference)
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New York, NY
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Hilton Hotel (NAMI NJ Holiday Luncheon)
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Somerset, NJ
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Zanzibar
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Washington, DC
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North by Northwest
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Philadelphia, PA
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Nightingales
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New York, NY
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The Bitter End |
New York, NY
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Groove |
New York, NY
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Cafe Wha? |
New York, NY
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China Club |
New York, NY
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Spy Bar |
New York, NY
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106th & Park |
New York, NY
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Rios |
New York, NY
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Mirage |
New York, NY
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Peppers |
New York, NY
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The Lab |
Brooklyn, NY
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Billie Holiday Theatre |
Brooklyn, NY
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...and more |
Colleges
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Medgar Evers |
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Kingsborough |
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Pageants
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Miss Black World NY State |
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Mrs. New Jersey Globe |
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Modeling: Runway
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Phat Farm |
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ENYCE |
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Triple Five Soul |
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Moshood |
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The Lab |
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The @ Cafe |
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New York Black Expo |
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Hair Shows |
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Music Videos: Dancing
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Smif-n-Wessun |
"Sound Bwoy Bureill"
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Heltah Skeltah |
"Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka"
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Bobby Bell |
"Come Together"
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Blak Panta |
"Do What You Want"
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Magazines
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Essence Magazine |
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Hype Magazine |
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88 Soul/Hip-Hop |
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Realist Magazine |
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Upstage Magazine |
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Velvet Addiction |
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Television
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BET 106th & Park |
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MTV Jams |
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Video Culture |
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Youth on the Move |
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Radio
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DJ ACE |
WBLS 107.5 Fm
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Barry Mason |
WRKS 98.7 Kiss Fm/WNYE 91.5 Fm
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Film: Acting
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"Summer of Sam"
Spike Lee |
Courthouse Protester
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"The Tavern"
Main Street Productions |
Store Shopper
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