ATLANTA, Ga.  – Melody Shari, a distinguished business mogul and the leading figure of OWN’s top-rated reality series Love & Marriage: Huntsville, is set to host the 4th edition of her celebrated event, “Mimosas with Melody”. This notable gathering will take place at the Biltmore Ballrooms, located at 817 W Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, on Saturday, March 30th. Moreover, this year’s Mimosas with Melody, under the theme “A Time for Change,” marks a unique iteration of the highly anticipated women’s empowerment and business convergence.

Michigan US Senate Candidate, Actor Hill Harper

The event, a distinguished black tie affair, will host a fundraising segment for the accomplished lawyer, actor, and political aspirant Hill Harper, who is campaigning for a seat in the U.S. Senate.

In addition, the program will also feature panels for both women and men. Special invitees feature a notable list of personalities. Renowned actress and model Claudia Jordan, successful entrepreneur Courtney Adeleye, and the multi-talented actress and singer Drew Sidora are included. Esteemed businesswoman Dr. Chanita Foster, celebrated actor Darrin Henson, and influential music executive Devyne Stephens will also attend. Famed celebrity stylist J. Bolin and well-known celebrity publicist Ivan Thomas are among the guests. Other notable figures from the community and business sectors will join them as well.

Discussion topics will focus on several areas. These include improving unity within the Black community and education. They also cover entrepreneurship and leveraging the power of the Black dollar. Other issues will be discussed as well.


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“I am very excited to host my fourth ‘Melody with Mimosas’ event. It is typically about inspiring women, but this time I believe it’s time to inspire our entire race,” Melody Shari said. “My good friend Hill is running for the U.S. Senate, so this year I have made it a co-ed event which will include our first ever men’s panel. It’s all about like-minded people coming together to show support and unity.”

Celebrity Melody Shari hosts Black Tie Affair, with guest Hill Harper

Empowering Dialogues: Shaping Futures Through Women’s and Men’s Panel Discussions

The panel discussions are as follows:

Women’s Panel:

·      Best Year Ever: Maximizing your Time and Talent to Create the Life You Want

·      Real Boss Moves: Taking Control of Your Spiritual, Personal and Financial Life

Men’s Panel:

·      Grind Mode – What it Really Means to Take the Lead

Harper is currently navigating a challenging Democratic primary contest for the vacant U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, competing against Elissa Slotkin, who is leading the race. Harper, celebrated for his roles in “The Good Doctor” and “CSI: NY,” is also an author, philanthropist, and Harvard Law School peer of President Barack Obama.

Celebrity Melody Shari hosts Black Tie Affair, with guest Hill Harper

Further, he is motivated by a desire to “repair the flaws in America’s system,” with a particular focus on labor issues. His efforts are aimed at improving the welfare of the middle class. Hence, Melody Shari is offering her support. She is also facilitating a platform for meaningful conversations among influencers and community leaders to benefit participants.

Melody Shari shares why she’s supporting her friend Harper

“He has genuine care and love for our people,” she Shari. “We have seen him advocate on the ground for the Flint Water Crisis, and everything else, from adopting a son, having a long-lasting career in media and entertainment, and really just being a positive role model and example for black people for a long time.”

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