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Happy Birthday to my Queen! I love you! #phattfamily • #fineat50 #blackdontcrack #leolife #happybirthday #happybornday #covidparty #socialdistancing (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD6ubeBgZrq/?igshid=dw8rk68e6eah

A little fun for the camera 😎 50th Birthday Photo Shoot Photographer & Fashion Stylist Creds: Donald Williams of Greenville MS #50who #50where #fineat50 #fiftyfine #50andfabulous #authortonichevelle #thatbeme #zoelifeccp (at Greenville, Mississippi) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4GBoKElto3/?igshid=211kgspbu9qb

This is why she do what she do. This is who she do it for. 1994 & 1998 changed her life forever. December twice changed her life for the better. These are her reasons why. Mommyhood came her way by chance And she rolled with it. She gazed into their little faces when they entered the world And she determined that one day, on a wing and a prayer, She would do them the justice they deserved. And this is why she goes hard. This is why she pulls all nighters This is why she wrestles with words until they submit to the page. This is why she pursues education and excellence. This is why she gets back up when life knocks her down. This is why she chases her dream and settles for nothing less. She can only hope and pray that she has done them proud as a mother; as proud as they have made her to be one... #countdownTo50 #BDay #50where #50who #fineat50 #fiftyfine #50andfabulous #libraseason #authortonichevelle #thatbeme https://www.instagram.com/p/B3tDivnFlNb/?igshid=l9czd5391v1x

September 2019. The Sisterhood is REAL. The decision to return to her natural hair stemmed from the desire to restore her hair's health and strength. It has been an interesting journey. The Big Chop was an impulsive act of rebellion; it was also the most liberating thing she'd ever done. Embracing her hair in it's original, created state has enabled her to appreciate who she is. But nothing made her more proud of being a naturalista than this day. This Natural Hair Photo Shoot was the vision given to the beautiful and awesome Andrea Dennard-Baldridge. The experience was beyond amazing. Not only did this shoot celebrate the beauty of natural hair, but it brought about a bonding of Sisters from various walks of life. New friends were made that day. Natural beauty was embraced that day. Cultural pride was fostered that day. Individuality kissed common ground and blessed hearts that day. And it was a moment in time that she would hold dear for the rest of her days... Phtography by: DeMarcus L. Drakes Sr. 'Unapologetically Me' Tees by: Niki Raggs #countdownTo50 #1day #50who #50where #fineat50 #fiftyfine #50andfabulous #libraseason #authortonichevelle #thatbeme (at Greenville, Mississippi) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3qkx7ylank/?igshid=10pi1jdm4iiup

June 2019. Class of 1994's 25th Reunion. Her late husband's high school graduating class. She was invited by his classmates to share in their memorial, to honor and remember the ones who had gone on. She counted it an honor to celebrate with them. She was new at this whole social butterfly thing, but she was determined to escape her cocoon. So she broke out of it in style. This dress was far from her usual attire, but it represented so much. A new chapter, a new beginning; the better side of her. It was the revamp, the launch of a vastly different persona. Allow her to reintroduce herself... #countdownTo50 #3days #50who #50where #fineat50 #fiftyfine #50andfabulous #libraseason #authortonichevelle #thatbeme (at Washington County Convention Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ljdRPjGr7/?igshid=kar9dhmk9wsu

September 2018. A night out with loved ones. Celebrating a family member's 60th birthday. She herself was approaching the last year of her 40s; 49 would usher in the dawning of a new era. The dawning of a new persona. She enjoyed that night with family and friends. Watching her loved one celebrate and enjoy her birthday in style inspired her. She determined then, to love, honor, and celebrate herself more. And with such, she hopes to inspire others to do the same... #countdownTo50 #5days #50who #fineat50 #fiftyfine #50where #50andfabulous #libraseason #authortonichevelle #thatbeme (at Old Budweiser Building) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3gFY4PFBXj/?igshid=1xkgixi29udpv