Noteworthy accomplishments
NY NAACP AWARD WINNER
A→HARLEM 125th BID NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT WINNER ( Public Art Installation)
A→HARLEM 125th BID NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT WINNER ( Public Art Installation)
”Women In The Arts' Awards “ Outstanding Achievements In The Art”
2024 CREATIVE HEIGHTS SOCIETY GRANT
RESIDENCY - The City College of Technology, CUNY
Theatreworks, art Voorhees Theatre
UPCOMING SHOW DATE: Oct 29th, 2026
A→HARLEM 125th BID NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT WINNER ( Public Art Installation)
A→HARLEM 125th BID NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT WINNER ( Public Art Installation)
A→HARLEM 125th BID NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT WINNER ( Public Art Installation)
2026 125th Street BIDNeighborhood Grant Award_ Wayfinding Art Competition
Take a seat. Sip coffee or tea. Share a meal. Sit with the legends. Talk Harlem. Talk jazz. Talk poetry.
Take photos. Create dialogue.
The dual window installation was designed as a living cultural time machine—where community, storytelling, and public art meet.
📍Sett
2026 125th Street BIDNeighborhood Grant Award_ Wayfinding Art Competition
Take a seat. Sip coffee or tea. Share a meal. Sit with the legends. Talk Harlem. Talk jazz. Talk poetry.
Take photos. Create dialogue.
The dual window installation was designed as a living cultural time machine—where community, storytelling, and public art meet.
📍Settepani Restaurant @ 120th & Lenox
196 Malcolm X Blvd, Harlem, NY
2025 NYSCA GRANT WINNER
A→HARLEM 125th BID NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT WINNER ( Public Art Installation)
2024 LMCC GRANT WINNER
The Culturati Gadflies premiered to resounding success as the first fully cast, fully staged LIVE RADIO PLAY broadcast from WHCR 90.3FM, marking a historic moment for both the station and Harlem’s cultural landscape. The groundbreaking production was made possible through the generous support of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYS
The Culturati Gadflies premiered to resounding success as the first fully cast, fully staged LIVE RADIO PLAY broadcast from WHCR 90.3FM, marking a historic moment for both the station and Harlem’s cultural landscape. The groundbreaking production was made possible through the generous support of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), which awarded creator Antonia Badon a Support for Artists Grant, fiscally sponsored by Arts in Education.
2024 LMCC GRANT WINNER
2024 LMCC GRANT WINNER
2024 LMCC GRANT WINNER
TTGirlz Digital History Story time
Harlem: The Lafayette Theater
TTGirlz Harlem Renaissance Time Travel Adventure Book Series
2023 LMCC GRANT AWARD
2024 LMCC GRANT WINNER
BEST ACTRESS AWARD WINNER
TTGirlz Digital History Story Time
Book 1-Harlem: The Black Mecca
TTGirlz Harlem Renaissance Time Travel Adventure Book Series
BEST ACTRESS AWARD WINNER
2024 LMCC GRANT WINNER
BEST ACTRESS AWARD WINNER
Strawberry One Act Theater Festival
Producer Dirk Van Fisher
COMMUNITY HONORS AWARD Cultural Tourism
FIRST FRUIT AWARD Radio Personality
FIRST FRUIT AWARD Radio Personality
WBLS 'Circle of Sisters' Award Recipient
Humbled to be Honored as a recipient of the WBLS 'CIRCLE OF SISTERS' AWARD at the Jacob Javits Center. Circle of Sisters is the largest expo for women of color in New York City. Produced & hosted by WBLS-FM, HOT 97, WLIB AM.
FIRST FRUIT AWARD Radio Personality
FIRST FRUIT AWARD Radio Personality
FIRST FRUIT AWARD Radio Personality
Excellence in Artistic & Integrity
Kwanzaa Film Festival
Harlem Renaissance Time Travel Show
WHCR 90, 3 FM_ THE VOICE OF HARLEM
Sundays 4pm -5pm (www.whcr.org)
The Harlem Renaissance Time Travel Girlz aka TTGirlz
Harlem: The Black Mecca
Dedicated to the bygone landmarks in Harlem, The first of its kind Harlem landmark tour for the young readers. The TTGirlz takes kids back-in-time on a unique historical adventure through Harlem; exploring landmarks and great legends of the epoch. View Site:
ACTRESS/CREATOR/WRITER/PRODUCER
NY NAACP Award Winning Actress
THE CULTURATI GADFLIES
THE CULTURATI GADFLIES
SAG/AFTRA and AEA
I act both on stage and screen. I am also available for voice over acting and hosting. Please see my resumé for the details of my experience and skills.
THE CULTURATI GADFLIES
THE CULTURATI GADFLIES
THE CULTURATI GADFLIES
CREATOR/ WRITER/PRODUCER
Four Brilliant Women. One Bold Legacy.
Harlem’s Own Live Radio Play — The Culturati Gadflies
“History. Humor. Harlem.”
on WHCR 90.3FM_The Voice of Harlem
HARLEM: THE BLACK MECCA
THE CULTURATI GADFLIES
TTGIRLZ : HARLEM’S DIGITAL HISTORY STORYTIME
Grace the shelf of the SCHOMBURG. CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND BLACK CULTURE
CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR
Book 1_”Harlem: The Black Mecca,“ of the TTGirlz Harlem Renaissance landmark series;;at every turn, kids get an up-close pictorial view of the indelible landmarks where the legends lived and frequent.
TTGIRLZ : HARLEM’S DIGITAL HISTORY STORYTIME
TTGIRLZ : HARLEM’S DIGITAL HISTORY STORYTIME
TTGIRLZ : HARLEM’S DIGITAL HISTORY STORYTIME
CREATOR/WRITER/PRODUCER
“Chrono Goggles activated in… 3…2…1…”
🕶 “Goggles Up, Time Travelers!”
⏳ “Chrono Goggles Activated!”
🚂 “Destination: Harlem Renaissance!”
🎷 “Next Stop… The Lafayette Theater!”
TTGirlz Digital History Storytime & Adventures
This innovative digital history artistic approach to cultural exploration will grant kids a bird's eye view of the iconic Harlem community in living color.
iCu2 : WALKING HISTORY WEARABLES & GIFTS
TTGIRLZ : HARLEM’S DIGITAL HISTORY STORYTIME
iCu2 : WALKING HISTORY WEARABLES & GIFTS
CREATOR/DESIGNER
Check out our continually evolving store 🛒
Where history meets innovation. Books, wearables,
& stories honoring urban neighborhoods' global impact. 🛒🛍️💳
TV: ANIMATION
TTGIRLZ : HARLEM’S DIGITAL HISTORY STORYTIME
iCu2 : WALKING HISTORY WEARABLES & GIFTS
CREATOR/WRITER//HISTORIAN
TTGirlz Harlem Renaissance Time Travel Adventures
TTGirlz LandmarkBook Series
🕶 Goggle Up, Time Travelers!
A Harlem Renaissance Cultural Adventure & Exploration
Inquire about our Animation Pitch Deck
by
Antonia Badon
Glenn Parsons
CULTURAL TOURISM: TravelHARLEM Tours
DOCUMENTARY: Chasin The Blues Harlem Legends Carrying The Torch
DOCUMENTARY: Chasin The Blues Harlem Legends Carrying The Torch
TravelHARLEM Tours
Explore Harlem Fascinating Neighborhoods
DOCUMENTARY: Chasin The Blues Harlem Legends Carrying The Torch
DOCUMENTARY: Chasin The Blues Harlem Legends Carrying The Torch
DOCUMENTARY: Chasin The Blues Harlem Legends Carrying The Torch
A Documentary anout Blues Women Who Carry The Torch W/P hil Young
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RADIO: ChasinDA Blues 🎸
DOCUMENTARY: Chasin The Blues Harlem Legends Carrying The Torch
RADIO: ChasinDA Blues 🎸
Host: Bluesiana Empress Antonia Badon
Sundays, 5pm- 6pm EST
WHCR 90.3FM_THE VOICE OF HARLEM
TV: THE MANIPULATORZ_ THE DEADLY 7
TV: “I GET IT FROM MY MAMA
RADIO: ChasinDA Blues 🎸
TV: “I GET IT FROM MY MAMA
TV: “I GET IT FROM MY MAMA
TV: “I GET IT FROM MY MAMA
Reality Cooking Show
TV: RENAISSANCE TRAVELLER
TV: “I GET IT FROM MY MAMA
TV: “I GET IT FROM MY MAMA
SPECTRUM ~LIFESTYLE Channel 2 - HD Channel 5 FIOS 34 TWC 56 RCN 83
STREAMLINE: www.mnn.org.
NYC Certified Gold Star Sightseeing Guide
TravelHARLEM Tours
TravelHarlem with New York City Goldstar Sightseeing Guide Antonia Badon and embark on Harlem’s fascinating roaring 20’s. Exploring the lifestyles, places, the music, the poets, writers, intellectuals, athletes, artists, Harlemites and all the Happenings during those times. More Info: https://travelharlemtours.godaddys
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THANKS FOR VISITING
Email: studioa@dovetailactors.org
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