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Barbara Elaine Smith (August 24, 1949 – February 22, 2020), professionally known as B. Smith, was an American restaurateur, model, author, businesswoman and television host.
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Aptly titled "Shefik presents Invocation", the nationally syndicated radio show is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. The show is currently broadcast on over 20 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode, executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik, highlights one relatable focal point (chosen by Shefik), along with an accompanying playlist of songs (curated by Shefik), encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the audience with creative impact. Top recording artists, actors, business executives, politicians, community leaders, and other special guests are invited to offer their own commentary on the weekly topic, as a supplement to Shefik's engaging mindset. The radio show's online hub at invocation.co serves as a conduit for discussion of the show, while featuring related videos and auxiliary content. The journey continues right here and everywhere.
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| Born | Barbara Elaine Smith August 24, 1949 Everson, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | February 22, 2020 (aged 70) Long Island, New York, U.S |
| Education | Southmoreland High School |
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| Years active | 1973–2015 |
| Known for | First African-American model featured on Mademoiselle magazine (1976) |
| Spouse(s) | Donald Anderson
(m. 1986; div. 1990)Dan Gasby (m. 1992) |
| Culinary career | |
| Cooking style | Global eclectic with Southern influences |
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| Website | bsmith |
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