Everything you do, every thought you have, every word you say creates a memory that you will hold in your body. It's imprinted on you and affects you in subtle ways - ways you are not always aware of. With that in mind, be very conscious and selective.~Phylicia Rashad

Any time women come together with a collective intention, it's a powerful thing. Whether it's sitting down making a quilt, in a kitchen preparing a meal, in a club reading the same book, or around the table playing cards, or planning a birthday party, when women come together with a collective intention, magic happens.~ Phylicia Rashad

Phylicia Rashad was born June 19, 1948, in Houston, Texas. She is an American actress, singer, and stage director. In 2004, Rashad became the first black actress to win the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play, which she won for her role in the revival of A Raisin in the Sun.

Aside from graduating from the illustrious Howard University magna cum laude, Phylicia is also a proud member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. As time went on, she's dedicated herself to preserving HBCUs everywhere.