Alicia Unplugged

03/06/2026

This Sunday is , I’m celebrating two powerful women whose spirits still live inside Hunter College: and

I'm standing between their sculptures reminded me how much their voices still guide us. In the last year we have been pushed back for so many issues their both advocated for ....

Eleanor Roosevelt fought fearlessly for women’s rights and human dignity. Audre Lorde pushed us to think deeper, question everything, and honor our full identities.

Their work continues to inspire my own beliefs, the importance of mentoring girls, advocating for the wellness of Black mothers and caregivers, and creating spaces where young people can grow into confident, critical thinkers.

When we teach girls to use their voices, we honor the women who used theirs to change the world. Here’s to their legacy, and to the next generation who will carry it forward.

Happy International Women’s Day. Ms. Alicia James

02/21/2026

Unplugged and at ease _
Aet and Wellness Summit ..... perfect combination
, unplug often

02/15/2026

If you were raised by Black ...
you did Saturday chores to R&B music,
your parents had house parties with their album collection, every family gathering was centered in the classics....

I love all the 60's, 70's hits:
Diana Ross
Marvin Gaye
Ashford & Simpson
Al Greene
O Jays
Earth Wind and Fire
The Commodares
Michael Jackson
Barry White
Teddy Pendergrass
Melba Moore
Aretha Franklin
The Temptations
Le Chic
Kool and the Gang

I know all the words!

How could anyone think of erasing when it gives it's seasoing..

I LOVE ME SOME US! _
Happily Unplugged at Carnegie Hall

02/11/2026

Living in a city that never sleeps .... kind of _ there's room for eeeeerybody!

Grateful to be a NEW YORKER _ who who who
Day 42
Ms. Alicia James,

02/04/2026

As I'm entering my Sankofa season, this 2026 year

I believe it’s the perfect moment for a reintroduction of me to you!
Whether you’re new to me or you’ve been walking with me through my journey of advocacy, healing, and community transformation thank you for being here. Your presence matters Beloved

I’m Ms. Alicia James, CEO & Founder of The P.A.M Project
A maternal mental health advocate. Community builder. Speaker. Storyteller. Champion for Black mothers, caregivers, and the communities that hold a special space for them.

I talk about the realities and resilience of Black motherhood, the weight and beauty of caregiving, the intersections of mental health and lived experience, and what it means to heal while still showing up for others.

I speak openly and boldly about racism, trauma, identity, and the systems that challenge our wellness and I’m committed to creating safe spaces where we can breathe easy, learn, and rise together.

I’ve built The P.A.M Project from the ground up, led community wellness initiatives, facilitated healing-centered conversations, and supported Black mothers and caregivers who often feel unseen. I’ve turned my own motherhood, caregiving lived experiences into a mission that empowers others to reclaim their own voice, their wellness, and their power.

This space and my experience are real. It’s intentional. It’s rooted in culture, compassion, and truth.

No perfection just honesty, growth, and the reminder that you too deserve to be well.

If you’re showing up each day for your own healing, in need of community, leadership development, advocacy, or becoming the version of yourself you’ve been called to be… you’re in the right place.

Stick around. Introduce yourself.
And if you’re looking to collaborate, book a speaker, or in need of a mentoring coaching experience my door is open for you.

Peace and blessings Beloved _
We are both entering our Sankofa journey! Ms. Alicia James, UNPLUGGED

02/01/2026

Binge watching ..... too cold outside!

What a BLESSING to the USA, an example of , EXCELLENT leadership from Barack Obama and forever our first lady Michelle Obama while in the White House AND BEYOND!

Watch it this weekend on Netflix _

01/24/2026

Get me outta here!!! WOOSAH _

01/02/2026

Among the things I love: Art, the word FREE, good food, great music and NYC _

ENJOY THE LIST OF FREE IN NYC _ 2026!

NYC for FREE

Free / Pay What You Wish Museums in NYC
New York City has incredible museums, but they can be expensive.

Most major museums have dedicated days & hours where there is free entry. See below for a list of top museums with free or pay what you wish entry.

This list will continue to be updated and expanded on. Free (Daily):

American Folk Art Museum: New York City’s only museum dedicated to folk & self-taught artists

Museum at FIT: Fashion museum at FIT campus, admission is always free

Queens Museum: Arts museum and education center located in Flushing, admission is always free.

The Bronx Museum: Contemporary arts museum in the Bronx, admission is always free.

National Museum of the American Indian: A Smithsonian museum with a counterpart in Washington DC (where most museums are free!)

Socrates Sculpture Park: Outdoor sculpture park (that also has a lot of free events & programming!)

MoMA PS1: This Long Island City offshoot of the MoMA is now free for everyone as of January 1, 2026!

Whitney Museum: Free for anyone under 25 (plus free Friday nights and second Sunday)

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden: Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden (in Staten Island) has free of charge entry to its main outdoor grounds and gardens, open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk.

Leslie-Lohman Museum ofArt: The only dedicated LGBTQIA+ art museum in the world, free with a suggested admission of $10
Pay What You Wish:

American Museum of Natural History: NY, NJ and CT residents can pay what they wish for General Admission (Main museum and Gilder Center (not special exhibits) only)

Brooklyn Museum: Pay what you wish for general admission (Main museum only), see below for first Saturdays

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Pay what you wish for NY residents and NY, NJ, CT students

El Museo de Barrio
Museum of the City of New York: Pay what you can tickets for New York state residents in person only (free for all on Wednesdays)

Staten Island Museum
Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Pay what you wish Winter Weekdays (Dec - Feb)
Free (Monthly):

Friday:

Poster House First Friday: On the first Friday of each month you can visit Poster House for free all day.

In addition to free museum admission, the series will keep the museum open with extended hours and special programming on the first Friday of every month (10am - 9pm).

Neue Galerie First Friday: The museum is open late to the public free of charge on select Fridays of every month from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Noguchi Museum: First Friday (Pay What You Wish). You must reserve a ticket in advance - and it fills up quickly!

Intrepid Museum: Free Fridays are the last Friday of every month from April to September 5-9pm.

There will be special programming, including a summer movie series, guest speakers, stargazing, and more.

Japan Society: Free admission 4-7pm on the first Friday of the month
Saturday:

Brooklyn Museum First Saturdays: The Brooklyn Museum has hosted First Saturdays for 25 years. This is a free evening each month (Feb - Jun, Aug, Oct) with special programming and late hours from 5-11pm. Reserve your ticket here
Sunday:

Whitney Museum Second Sundays: The second Sunday each month will be free all day at the Whitney and include special programming and activities. Advance ticket recommended.
9/11 Museum: Free on Sunday for New Yorkers between 4-7pm
Weekend:

Bank of America Museums on Us: First Weekend every month with free museum entry for cardholders on Saturday & Sunday, including Intrepid Museum, Met Museum, El Museo de Barrio, The Jewish Museum and more
Free (Weekly):

Monday

Museum at Eldridge Street: Free admission on Mondays and Fridays
9/11 Museum: Free between 5:30-7pm
Tuesday

Guggenheim: Pay What You Wish admission 4-5:30pm
Wednesday

New York Aquarium: Limited free tickets every Wednesday afternoon after 3pm

Bronx Zoo: Free tickets every Wednesday

Museum of the City of New York: Wednesday admission is free for everyone

Frick Museum: Pay What You Wish on Wednesdays from 1:30-5:30pm
Thursday

Wave Hill: Free admission on Thursdays to this beautiful public garden & culture center in the Bronx

Museum of the Moving Image: Free general admission every Thursday 2-6pm (no reservation required)

Brooklyn Children’s Museum: Free admission every Thursday 2 - 5pm courtesy of Amazon (reserve tickets or walk in)

Friday

Museum of Modern Art Uniqlo Nights: New as of January 10th: the MoMA is now free for all New York State residents every Friday from 5:30-8:30pm! There are drop-in drawing classes, live music, a popup bar, and more. Reserve your tickets starting the week before

Whitney Museum Free Fridays: Friday nights from 5-10pm are free at the Whitney and include special programming and activities. Advance ticket recommended.

Morgan Library & Museum: Weekly free admission 5-7pm

Museum at Eldridge Street: Free admission on Mondays and Fridays

New York Hall of Science: Free admission Fridays 2-5p
Saturday

Jewish Museum: Free admission all day on Saturday
Sunday

Guggenheim: Pay What You Wish admission 4-5:30pm

01/02/2026

Hapy New Year _ 2026 _ Bring vision to Reality.

12/18/2025

Finally _
I love me some US!

12/13/2025