06/02/2026
It’s June 1st, and the countdown to excellence officially begins! 🥂
💙VOTING BEGINS JANUARY 2027💙
We are thrilled to kick off our 2026 Elegance Choice Awards Nominee Highlight Series by spotlighting a true visionary.
Today, we honor the incredible Dr. Miriam Graham, a dual-category nominee recognized for her outstanding contributions as both a Non-Profit Leader and Publicist of the Year.
Dr. Graham’s dedication to her craft and her community sets the bar for what it means to lead with purpose and prestige.
Join us in celebrating her journey and her remarkable impact.
Stay tuned—this is just the beginning of our elite class of nominees.
Dr. Miriam Graham is a prominent and award-winning publicist based in the Southern Region.
She is renowned for her expertise in communication, organization, and public relations. Since
starting her entertainment management company, Nubian Queen Management, in 1990, Miriam
has built an impressive career, working with a diverse array of talented artists, actors, and
industry professionals. Miriam is a partner of Joe Mason Never Stop Entertainment, a radio
promotions company. In 2020 Miriam Graham received a Life-Time Achievement Award from Rico Owens
Memphis Hip-Hop Awards Show, alongside notable figures like Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell
(Royal Studio) and Al Kapone (Hustle & Flow Soundtrack). The Lit Lovely Lisa TV Show
honored her as Publicist of the Year and Sponsor Honoree in 2022. She’s an active member of
ForbesBLK. 2023 Accolades Award Honoree. Publicist of the Year at the Memphis Excellence
Awards 2024 and 2025 nominee. 21 Eleven Radio Show Public Relation Recognition 2024.
Memphis Stone Awards Publicist of the Year 2025.
Miriam’s current clients are Tamil Robinson fashion designer AMIAT Luxury, Nyreisha
recording artist (Wanna Umm), Julie McKnight (singer, author), Celebrity Chef Jerome Brown,
Ben Stephens actor (The Family Business, and radio personality), Arrington Foster actor (The
Family Business), Ladell Beamon, CEO of Heal the Hood Foundation, Gina Sedman, CEO of
The Indie Post Magazine, and Michael Neely, CEO of XS10 Magazine.
Miriam started an entertainment management company in 1990 in San Diego, CA. called Nubian
Queen Management., NQM has worked with many talented artists and actors. These include but
are not limited to Queen Nu, Demi Lowrell, Larry Dodson Sr former lead singer of the Bar-Kays
aka Larry D (Recording artist), Ladia Yates (Choreographer), K. Michelle (Recording Artist,
Atlantic Records), Knitwit (Rapper, Producer, and Songwriter for Empire), Kurt (K.C) Clayton
(Grammy Producer), Nick Cannon (Actor/Comedian), Gary Owens (Actor/Comedian), Marvin
Davis (Recording Artist, Grammy Producer).
Lil Walker Boiz aka LWB (Recording Artists/Actors), Miracle (Recording Artist), Lyrasis
(Recording Artist TV Host), Camille Sade (Recording Artist, Songwriter), K.C. (Recording
Artist/Producer, Blaqbandit Productions), Shorte’ (Recording Artist, Deemo Records/Solar
Records).
Nubian Queen Management serves as Public Relations to a Not-for-Profit Organization Heal the
Hood Foundation of Memphis. Through HTH we have successfully booked, Adolfo Gordon,
Quiñones aka Shabba Doo, Taimak, Michael Jai White, Gillian White, Christopher Williams,
Kinfolk Kia Shine, Vivica A. Fox, Dwayne Woods, OMG Girlz, Trevor Jackson, Jacob
Latimore, Tank, Sammie, Iheart Memphis, Master P, Romeo, and Cymphonic, Drumma Boy, Lil
P-Nutt, and Glamour. Liaison: Robert Townsend (Actor, Producer, Director), Keenan Ivory Wayans (Actor, Director),
Demetria McKinney (Actor, Singer, House of Payne), Rotimi (Actor, Singer, Show Power),
Keke Wyatt (Singer), Cherrelle (Recording Artist), Yo Gotti (Recording Artist), YoYo
(Recording Artist, Actor), Miche’le (Recording Artist) and Lady of Rage (Recording Artist,
Actor).
Promoters Assistant:
Scorpio Productions- Master of Funk Bar-Kays, Rose Royce, Lakeside, Steve Arrington, Brick,
Yarbrough & Peoples, Ladies of Skyy, and more.
Never Stop Entertainment- partner Joe Mason radio promotions and media relations. Through
media relations and working with publications, podcasters, independent media outlets, and radio.
Nubian Queen Management's PR roster for media relations is extensive. She has successfully
placed Tony Terry, Jim Jam and Terry Lewis, Howard Hewett, Shirley Murdock, Lenny
Williams, Ron “Kool” Bell, Walter Williams and Eric Nolan of the O’Jays, Eddie Levert, Louis
Gossett Jr, Keith Washington, Johnny Gill, Najee, Peabo Bryson, Darrin Henson, Glenn Jones,
Sir Charles Jones, Levelle, Ruff Endz, Randy Hall and Terri Green, Omar Wilson, Steven
Russell-Harts, and Lester Bibbs to name a few. Taylor Management Group- Leela James, Raheem Devaughn, Calvin Richardson, Willie
Clayton, MC Lightfoot
Monsta Amusement- YoYo, Michel’le, Lady of Rage, Roxanne Shante, Jagged Edge, Yo Gotti
and Boosie
Next Millennium Entertainment – Bar-Kays, Rose Royce, Lakeside, Steve Arrington, Brick,
Yarbrough & Peoples, Cherrelle, and Chico DeBarge.
Event Entertainment- Freddie Jackson, Glenn Jones, Chick Rogers, and Shirley Brown.
Red Carpet Director: Stomp the City Iconic Awards, River City Jazz and Music Festival by
Fresh Ideas Entertainment 3 years consecutively. Community service: Heal the Hood Foundation, Memphis Food Bank
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Miriam is deeply passionate about working with
youth and dedicates significant time to philanthropy and mentoring young talent.Miriam Graham's career showcases her dedication to excellence in public relations and her
commitment to making a positive impact both in the industry and the community.
