Antonette Vaughn-Waithe-Edwards was born in Centralia, Illinois. Moved with my family in 1983 to San Bernardino, CA.  Went to junior high and high school, Graduated from Cajon High school and attended Valley College where I studied Journalism and Theater-acting. Walked across the stage with my Mother while she received her AA degree and we were featured in the newspaper, one of the happiest days of my life.  I inherited  my artistic skills from both parents and my Father is a wood scuplture while my Mother had a beautiful voice.  Attended Holy Trinity Church and was Director of childrens church and member of the choir.  I honed my speaking skills there and was able to win numerous awards at school and in public library contest.  Won second runner up in Miss Black San  Bernardino and was able to meet Rosa Parks and receive a picture and aut ...