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Pearl Jr. (born May 6, 1963 in Los Angeles, California) is an American author, activist, journalist and producer. Pearl Jr. is the author of three books, one documentary and has successfully ran four websites (award-winning) and serves as the founder and owner of Elbow Grease Productions (EGP) and Pearl Jr. Publications. She is best known for her work in the African-American community. Pearl Jr. graduated from CalState Northridge and majored in Radio, TV, Film with a minor in African-American Studies. She finished in just 3 years. Before publishing her first book, Pearl Jr. was a sales person and was in the business of marketing and advertising. She produced the first- annual Rap Music Awards in 1994 but has sense completely changed her mind on rap music. Many years later, Pearl met activist/author Dr. Earl Ofari Hutchinson and he took her under his wing. After several successful protest with Dr. Hutchinson, her lifelong career as an activist was cemented in her heart and soul. She has been on The Larry Elder Show, The Al Rantel Show, The Michael Medved Show, The Bev Smith Show, The Tavis Smiley Show, Stevie Wonder’s KJLH, Radio One’s KKBT, WAOK FM in Atlanta, GA (The Shelley Winter Show), XM Radio (GW On the Hill), Brown University (Brother R.A.), Christian radio stations, and a myriad of Internet radio programs, such as The Maxine Thompson Show & LIBRADIO.com. [2] As an activist, Pearl Jr. has successfully challenged major corporations to respect the Black community, she has protested and forced major corporations such as Nissan Motors, Ebay, and the NAACP to change their ways to better represent a positive image for African-Americans.She has ran the successful websites TRUtalk.us, MichaelJacksonInsider.com, and BlackWomenNeedLoveToo.com with her business partner and husband, Cecil Holmes.

YE' PALAVER HUT’S MISSION is to provide Cultural Enrichment Programs that present diverse African cultures and history through interactive experiential teaching/learning performances. This cultural learning experience focuses on our common custom of celebrations. The programs range from traditional African harvest and thanksgiving celebrations to our award-winning program, which utilizes ethnic markets and foods to explore diverse cultures.

Join us for a provocative evening of conversation and excerpts wih author David Vencil as he reads from his new book "What you Gonna Do When You Get There?" This poignant book for young girls will inspire, entertain and more importantly educate. Written in thevenacular of today's youth, it has a unique blend of content that appeals to the young and not so young. This book is a must have for all teens and adults young and old. This is one show you don't want to miss.