Antoinette Essa

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Antoinette Essa was born in Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa. She is now a citizen of The United States and a Richmonder for 20 years. Antoinette began her radio career at W.A.N.T., the first Black Radio Station in Richmond. She also worked for WKIE, WRBN, WSMJ Smooth Jazz, WGGM-WZEZ, and Power 93 now I-Power 92.1 and can be heard on 99.3 & 105.7 KISS fm on Saturdays. Antoinette's Television work includes WWBT, NBC12 and is now a Contributing Correspondent for WTVR CBS 6. She is also the host of "Comcast Local Edition" seen on Comcast Cable channel 26 in the Richmond area. Antoinette incorporates listener’s participation on their weekend activities, birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions or any other special celebrations.

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Aretha Franklin Performs With Condoleezza Rice In Philadelphia

Post by Antoinette Essa in National on Jul 28, 2010 at 10:26 am

PHILADELPHIA – Condoleezza Rice is no stranger to the whims of royalty. So when the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, decided the two should get together to play a song or two for charity, it was decreed.

Jazz Cafe, Friday Films at VMFA

Post by Antoinette Essa in The 804 on Jul 26, 2010 at 5:38 pm

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts celebrates Jazz Cafe on Thursdays, Friday Films, African American Art and more.

Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social

Post by Antoinette Essa in The 804 on Jul 26, 2010 at 3:10 pm

Join Henrico County Recreation and Parks for an Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social Sunday, August 1, from 4 – 6pm. The event takes place in Henrico at The Armour House and Gardens at Meadowview Park, 4001 Clarendon Drive right off Creighton Road. This is a free family event.

5 Ways To Make Time For Reading During The Summer

Post by Antoinette Essa in National on Jul 21, 2010 at 3:40 pm

It’s the summer – the sun’s out, hammocks are in style. What better way to relax in the summer breeze than by opening a good book? Reading is a great way to unwind outside and enjoy the weather while also exercising your mind – however, with the world being busier than ever these days, a lot of people don’t make time to even open a book.

Zoe Saldana GQ Cover Girl

Post by Antoinette Essa in National on Jul 8, 2010 at 10:51 am

Zoe Saldana talks sex, marriage, and Avatar in the new issue of GQ UK. Click to read more…

Holiday Tragedy: 7-Yr-Old Crashes Boat In Hampton, Kills Mother

Post by Antoinette Essa in Videos on Jul 6, 2010 at 9:55 am

Tragedy struck this Virginia town during the holiday weekend as a 7-year-old boy steered a powerboat into a pier on the Hampton River, causing his mother to suffer serious injuries.