A Measure Of Truth w/ Michael Fordham: Recent Episodes
Michael Fordham
It seems that the truth has some how lost its appeal. In today's society what really can we say is the truth? Most of what we hear from news sources whether they are TV, Radio, News Papers, magazines and the internet, have been crafted with only one goal in mind. To sell more publications, get higher ratings and grab the attention of more and more consumers. We as consumers have been corralled, misled, polluted, and confused, by the by the media hype and spin-doctor machine until we are too exhausted and over whelmed by the rhetoric and minutia to have the focused attention needed to analyze the facts when the truth finally comes to light. "The story that could be" has become so enticing to the media conglomerates that the real story and a great story no longer resemble one another. “A Measure of Truth” attempts to expose the underlying truth of News Stories that you all have heard before, but gives you firsthand accounts from key players that have not yet been given a voice to tell the facts. These bearers of truth are often forced to wait until the media hype has expired and the back-story, what was in fact the only story, finally comes into vogue. When news and information comes with this baggage, you can only hope for... A Measure of Truth.
Our Children need material that speaks directly to their unique experiences within a society that has historically proven not to have the mind of an African American Child in their best interest. Our children need to be warmly lifted and promoted as intellectually sound and behavioral competent individuals. Our Children need a fair chance to compete in a very competitive market place. Our children need to expand and harness a vocabulary that lets others know they are aware of the times and are ready to engage a society that specializes in manipulative communication.
"If you master the usage of words-you're better able to remain liberated from the shackles and snares of life.
-Darryl D. Sims Ph.D.
At the end of a seemingly ordinary day, four-year-old Harper doesn't think she has much to be thankful for. Fortunately, her loving parents are there to point out all the wonderful things that happen each day that she should cherish. Harper Counts her Blessings shows children the importance of taking time each day as a family to reflect upon their blessings and to thank God!
For all of you who have supported A Measure of Truth over the years I just want to say thank you for you support! Can you believe it's been 11 years!!! This is a show that has been very popular with my listeners in the past, featuring the many commentaries that I have used to open or close my shows starting with two of the most recent. Enjoy!
What’s your Bailiwick? For J.C. and Jeff Smith, it’s making a classic clothing line that taps into the pride of their adopted hometown. “Being in Washington, D.C., it would’ve been easy to be a t-shirt company for tourists. But we didn’t want to do that. We didn’t want to be that,” said J.C., “We wanted to tap into the pride that the residents have and make a shirt for D.C. that went beyond a team shirt.” And with growing sales and an expanding product line, the brothers seem to have done just that. It also doesn’t hurt that Bryce Harper, one of the area’s highest profile athletes and a fellow D.C. transplant fond of his second home, wears the company’s t-shirts.
Career Goals
So what do you do when you have reached an admirable level of success in your chosen profession. Where you can truly look back at most of your Goals and think that this may be a good time to raise the bar.
How can you make the most of your momentum and ride that wave of success to the next level and not jeopardize your forward progress.
The last thing we would want to do is divide our efforts and find ourselves taking a step back instead of moving onto bigger and better.
Success is not always about what we think we need to share of ourselves with the world but moreover what is needed in the world that we can pull from our experiences that are still in the realm of our proven accomplishments. We need not be fearful, just careful, to ensure success.
How does Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, one of the Supreme Court’s favorite octogenarians, stay so active and energetic? She owes it in part to the twice-weekly workouts she does with her personal trainer, Bryant Johnson, a man she’s called “the most important person” in her life (after her family, of course). Now with The RBG Workout, you can exercise along Justice Ginsburg and Bryant. Whether you want to keep up with one of America’s most admired women or just reach one of your fitness goals, this book is for you.
Bryant's exercise philosophy is: “It all begins with attitude” It’s always about the client, helping them to help themselves. The process is not complicated. It may not be easy, but it is not complicated. Case closed.
BRYANT JOHNSON has worked as a personal trainer for twenty years and has trained Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg since 1999. He counts among his clients numerous Federal Court justices, judges, attorneys, and clerks and he has trained military and civilian personnel around the world. Johnson is certified as a personal trainer by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), a master trainer by the International Sports and Conditioning Association (ISCA), and a master fitness trainer by the United States military A member of the U.S. Army for over thirty years, twelve of those as a member of a Special Forces Airborne Unit, he is also a graduate of Grantham University and DeVry University. He lives in Washington, D.C.
What if your son could explore the mysteries of DNA science or molecular biology? Or learn how to create computer games? Or discover how to combat computer viruses?
Future Kings is a unique, year-long after school educational program that guides young men in grades 6-12 in underserved communities to explore exciting career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
But Future Kings is in now way your average after school program here are some key differences that make this program not only unique but also extremely effective
They teach college level STEM concepts at age appropriate levels. Students “deep dive” into the dynamic fields of DNA Sciences, Cybersecurity, Computer Game Design, and Custom Engineering.
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, their students meet on a college campus and are taught by experts in their fields. If your child is unable to attend class on campus, virtual classroom opportunities are available.
Participants not only learn advanced engineering concepts but also soft skills that will help them successfully gain employment in the 21st century.
Participants can become a Certified Ethical Hacker (Cybersecurity), Autodesk Certified Professional (Custom Engineering), or Certified Unity Professional (Computer Game Design).
Rising Break Out Star Summer Dennis featured vocalist of Rhymes was born to sing and started singing at just the age of 2. She is a classically trained “Musical chameleon” who is able to sing all genres. Summer has a warm welcoming vocal style that celebrates her love of singing not just as an artist but as someone who truly loves the music. She lives by the motto that “Music is feeling, music is life, music is redemption, and music is unifying”, which allows her to use her high energy to impact listeners across the country.
The band’s first album is “Faith and Proof” and is available on all major digital streaming platforms. The current single is “Caught Up”, the first song on the album.
Tonight on A Measure of Truth we take a Deep Dive into Opioid addiction and recovery with Author of "Hands Like You're Praying" Sam Anthony Lucania who has received 5 Stars on Amazon.com.
You Need New Eyes to See! Opioid addiction is is an Epidemic and National Crisis that has reached into every demographic in America. It's not always peer pressure or experimentation that can lead to drug abuse and addiction. For some it can start with with just a simple medical procedure or diagnosis followed by a prescribed pain medication.
We all know someone nowadays who struggles with addiction. Follow this true story and take a walk inside the life of an addict. Recovered drug addict and alcoholic Sam will tell you what happened, what it was like, and what it's like now. He will have you learn that there is indeed hope in recovery and that we can turn our lives around when we take the right steps. Addicts are not bad people that need to do good; they are sick people that need to get well. Read about the struggles that go on in the mind and body of an alcoholic. It can be so hard to watch someone close to you destroy themselves with drugs and alcohol. Learn how to deal with being hurt by your loved ones and how you can support them in their darkest moments. Live in jail with the addict and see how the corrections system does not correct anything. Spend time inside the intensive care unit and see how drugs and alcohol wreaks havoc on the mind, body, and soul. Travel into the rooms of recovery and see how they bring the dead back to life. Hear firsthand from the wife of an addict as she describes what it was like waiting for her husband to get out of jail. Get her perspective as she waited for the doctors to tell her whether her husband would live or die. Hands Like You're Praying is full of highs and lows, experience them for yourself through an addict and his wife's point of view.
BcauseIcan - a community outreach NonProfit that is positively impacting urban youth. Empowering youth through building confidence and teaching life skills that can immediately effect change in thier lives, thier communities and their potential to succeed.
A Computer Literacy Program focuses on computer concepts and terminology to support computer coding skills. Where students develop programs and applications, that can be applied in school and at home.
And a Health & Wellness Program that promote the value of physical fitness and healthy diet.
A Stock Market Education Program focuses on the introduction of concepts and terminology of the Stock Market. That actually gives students hands on experience in live Day Trading.
And a Mentoring Program that provides guidance and direction promote a positive change and mindset bcauseican in the lives of each and every participant.
Katherlyn Geter is passionate about community, quality of life for people, and equal access to healthcare. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
where she majored in the field of Human Service Management. Katherlyn’s career includes over seventeen years of experience overseeing programs that help counsel and provide outreach education to those who seek assistance with understanding health insurance (Medicare, Medicaid, Marketplace, etc.). Katherlyn was recognized nationally as a White House, “Champion of Change,” which was part of President Obama’s “Winning the Future” initiative, for her work with the Affordable Care Act. She currently serves on the Chattanooga Mayor’s Council on Women’s’ HealthCare Subcommittee as a Co-Chair.
Katherlyn continues to work with many organizations and communities throughout the region to provide health education and assistance with accessing benefits. She is
especially passionate about participation in healthcare and community development and her goal is not only to increase understanding of community resources but to contribute to reducing health disparities among minorities in communities throughout TN.
On September 4, 2018 Katherlyn Geter was Inaugurated as the County Commissioner District 5 for the Hamilton County TN.
Katherlyn is a proud member of the Mt. Canaan Baptist Church where she currently serves as the Lead for Health and Wellness. Katherlyn was also selected through the
TN Department of Health Office of Minority Health as a “Faith-Based Health Ambassador.”
A Life changing event set him on a path that few would choose but to hear him speak about his story leaves no doubt.
In 2005, I was involved in a car accident, and the paramedics said that the accident should have claimed the lives of everyone in the vehicle. This event solidified the knowledge to me that God and His kingdom was real. *(Ask me how).
Paul Lawrence Morgan aka “PJ Morgan” is best known as the Organist’s organist. The Washington, DC native grew up in a musical family, getting his exposure to the Hammond organ in a small Pentecostal church where his family served. After years of performing and playing in church, his big break into the music industry came when he was asked to fill in for a keyboardist who was unable to play for multiple award-winning Jazz musician Ben Tankard. Impressed with PJ’s creativity and productivity both on and off the instrument, Tankard moved PJ to Nashville to be his Music Director and to assist in building his record company. Since then, PJ has been on a blazing trail, playing in Gospel and mainstream genres, and earning well deserved accolades as a performer, producer, and teacher.
In his career span, PJ has become a renowned musician and producer sought after by some of the most recognizable artists in the music industry. He has appeared on almost twenty albums by artists such as Dorothy Norwood, Ben Tankard, William Becton, Desmond Pringle, Maurette Brown-Clark as a producer, songwriter, arranger, programmer, or musician. He has toured with Najee, Bobby Jones, Karen Clark Sheared, Ben Tankard, Yolanda Adams and William Becton.
THE TRANSPARENCY PROJECT gives PJ an opportunity to step into the spotlight as the featured musician, songwriter and producer. The album is set to release in 2018 via 1DMV Music.
Ronnie Laws' name is virtually synonymous with good music. True Laws fans know, this gifted contemporary music artist is by no means a new comer to the business.
His formative training also included stints with Jazz pianist Walter Bishop Jr. and organist Doug Cann. He was a member of the 70's much-revered soul group Earth Wind and Fire, where he played tenor and soprano sax for a two-year stint, before finally venturing out to pursue a solo career. He ushered in the sensualization of the soprano sax with Quiet Storm gems such as "Grace", "Karmen", and "Just Love". Pressure Sensitive, Fever, and Friends and Strangers (Blue Note 1978), the title track of his third album, all propelled to gold status.
Even for the uninitiated, the name Ronnie Laws evokes the spirit of R&B and Contemporary Jazz. Ronnie was the first saxophone player for Earth Wind and Fire and was featured on their album, Last Day in Time. His solo career started on the legendary Blue Note label with the debut album Pressure Sensitive, which yielded his most famous instrumental song, “Always There.” He has performed with Stevie Wonder, Hugh Masekela, Quincy Jones, Gregory Porter, BB King, George Duke, Stanley Jordan and many others.
Hailing from Wynne, Arkansas, Cleavon Meabon, IV is an artist with an extensive professional background in theatre, television, film, and recently radio.
After his matriculation through Howard University majoring in Musical Theatre and Economics, the young artist quickly took Atlanta by storm as a producer, writer, and director. Once coined as Atlanta’s Youngest Writer & Director at 21 years old, Cleavon produced some of the biggest staged productions Atlanta had seen. He has been featured on multiple television outlets, popular radio stations, and notable blogs like Broadway World and Back Stage for his projects. Soon after he delved into film directing and producing independent films, short films, series, PSA’s, and local ad campaigns for companies such as McDonald’s, The Salvation Army, Geico, and various other businesses.
He has worked as an extras casting director/local casting director for Paramount’s Selma, Barbershop 3, All Eyez on Me, Greenleaf, and Being Mary Jane.
Currently, at 25, he has returned to Washington, DC to continue his pursuits with the theater scene and Urban One.
Building healthy relationships is a beautiful and rewarding challenge. A Beautiful Challenge provides you with practical strategies and inspiration needed to strengthen all of your relationships. Learn to communicate more effectively, resolve conflicts more peacefully and create a positive atmosphere where your relationships can thrive.
Harrine Freeman founder of H.E. Freeman Enterprises has over ten years personal finance counseling experience and has helped thousands of customers increase their credit scores to purchase homes, investment property, start a business and more. They also help develop good money management skills that include: budgeting, managing debt, maintaining good credit, and retirement strategies.
Their services eliminate the need for filing for bankruptcy, using debt management programs or going to a credit counseling agency and have helped thousands to saved money in fees, interest and penalties.
Eric Twiggs Author of "The Discipline of Now" Specialty is helping you to unleash Your Innate Potential to Succeed! Eric says "Every person has the capability to excel when they are inspired, when they manage their time effectively, and when they fully explore their gifts and talents. My company helps make it possible for you to be your best person by building you in each of these areas. There’s a whole world out there waiting for you to take your place in life. But how will YOU respond to the call?
The energy and accomplishments of this power house couple is nothing short of AMAZING!! Mr and Mrs Ndu own not one, not two, but five successful businesses with a humble but strong workforce.They have personally trained thousands of individuals in many aspects of life from finances to marriages. Over the past 17 years they have broken records in their respective industries and have been featured in Success from Home Magazine, Huffington Post, Profiles of Success, ABC, NBC, Fox News and countless other publications! Mr and Mrs Ndu take pride in their achievements as entrepreneurs but according to them the most valuable creations God has manifested through them, are their five children.
Outside of the worldly success this couple has achieved, they are even more passionate about doing God’s work. They faithfully give away 10 to 15 percent of their income towards God’s kingdom. Servant leadership is the phrase that best describes them. They believe in order to be blessed a person first needs to be a blessing. That mindset is what led them to become certified marriage counselors and create Covenant Marriage Academy, a ministry whose sole purpose is to help couples understand, when done God’s way, one hundred percent of marriages can work!!
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Some of the most driven, successful, wealthy, and famous people that you have ever heard of have just one thing in common. That is the ability to do what they say they will do, and do it without hesitation. This is a real game changer and if you look back at you own life, every good thing that you wanted for yourself every dream that you ever dreamed, every idea that you had to seek out your fortune, everything you told friends, family and peers that you would do, that did not come to pass due to challenges or unforeseen circumstances they most likely died or were put on hold due to inaction.
Far be it for me to highlight a problem without a solution, so we have a special call-in show to give you the opportunity to call in live and speak with the Author of The Discipline of Now - 12 Practicle Principles to Overcome Procrastination . Eric's specialty is time management and he is known as your Procrastination Prevention Partner. His message will inspire you to maximize your time, minimize your stress, and break the habit of procrastination.
Dr. Lonise P. Bias is president of Bspeaks, a life investment company that brings messages of hope, inspiration, and empowerment to the lives of youth, families, communities and those in the workplace.
She is an internationally known motivational speaker, trainer, consultant, a certified teen and family life coach. Dr. Bias has delivered powerful keynote addresses, facilitated and developed workshops for faith based, public and private sectors “bringing new solutions to old problems.” Her mission for over thirty years has been to invest hope, courage, and endurance in the lives of her audiences. She believes hope is not extinct.
Her journey was navigated as a public speaker after the death of her oldest son, Len Bias a University of Md. basketball player, died of cocaine intoxication in June of 1986 two days after being drafted by the Boston Celtics. Forty-two months later, December 1990 the Bias family experience the death of their second son Jay the victim of a drive by shooting. These two tragic deaths forged her commitment to reclaim the community. There will be beauty for ashes, believing in the redemptive and transforming power of love. Hope is not extinct. The best is yet to come, for community, youth, family, schools and the workplace.
Her clients include the White House ONDPC Program, Federal and local government agencies programs, men, women and youth organizations, faith-based communities, public and private schools and colleges, collegiate and professional sports, and the military. (August 2016 she was the keynote speakers for “Women’s Equity Day” at Fort Knox Kentucky) The spring of 2016 she was privileged to deliver the keynote address at a youth program sponsored by the Mentor Foundation in New York where Queen Sylvia of Sweden was in attendance.
Myshel’s voice has a distinctive tone with lyrics that impart hope and encouragement to the listener. Her experiences honed her artistry on a world stage filled with culture while traveling with her missionary father to several countries including her mother’s homeland of Ghana in West Africa. Their journeys not only deeply impacted Myshel’s appreciation for diversity, but shaped her perspective as a singer and songwriter.
Myshel knows that her gift and purpose work hand and hand. Both working for something far greater than herself. She is excited about her new project entitled UNSTOPPABLE and is overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible journey thus far as well as the new adventures ahead. Byron “Mr. Talkbox” Chambers, producer of Myshel’s upcoming album states, “We are all so full of excitement because we cant wait for the world to hear it!”
Sergio Chavez is a motivational speaker, life coach, and professional youth counselor. He has traveled across the U.S., Central America, and the Caribbean engaging youth and young adults in a compelling and life-giving way through his facilitation and public speaking.
As a child growing up in Falls Church, Virginia, Sergio developed a passion and gift for speaking and communicating through music, acting, and writing. He hit his first major turning point at age 12 when his father walked out on his family, which drove him to turn to the street life. Years later, he came to the realization that those around him, including himself, needed hope, restoration, and motivation. Sergio’s ambition to spread this message moved him to begin speaking to small groups in family homes and working in inner-city communities. What started as small discussions has now become speaking engagements in larger venues, businesses, non-profits, schools, and correctional facilities. He is known for his message of empowerment and motivation. His personal story inspires many across the nation to arise, dream big, and live a life without fear and limitations.
Growing up all over the world, surrounded by music & the arts, he started as a musician at age 6 in England in 1964 during the birth of the British Invasion & Rock ‘n Roll. Turning pro by 1969 while living in a musically rich environment in Texas & moving over to the business side & representing artists & creators by 1973. His 40 years of credits & experiences since read like a WHO’s WHO in the industry. Jay being a part of launching such legendary artists as U2, DR. DRE, METALLICA, EMINEM, AC/DC, 2PAC, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, SNOOP DOGG, BLACK EYED PEAS, THE CLASH, MADONNA, VAN HALEN, LIL WAYNE, THE POLICE, FUGEES, GUNS ‘n ROSES, N.W.A, RAMONES, ICE CUBE, BLACK FLAG, WU TANG CLAN, MOTLEY CRUE, JANET JACKSON, SUBLIME, CASH MONEY & many more.
He envisioned a bold new Conference like no other. 100% indie oriented & based on expanding collaborations & business across all popular forms of entertainment : Music, Movies, TV, Comedy, DJs, Acting & Dance. All in the true Entertainment Capital of the World, L.A. & the most vibrant arts are of Southern California, the NoHo Arts District in N.Hollywood. Jay’s vision has become a reality with IES : the INDIE ENTERTAINMENT SUMMIT, with rave reviews, unending testimonials from the industry & attendees from across the country & around the World, & a growing management team of industry leaders & innovators dedicated to building and maintaining the greatest event for the future of independent entertainment worldwide.
Growing up on a modest farm in a small town in western Sweden, Gunilla Girardo remembers vividly the hand-embroidered wall decoration that hung in her mother’s kitchen. “If you want to know nature’s true way to happiness,” it read, “follow its first law: work.” A strong work ethic was innate to the town, to the farm, and to Gunilla herself, and she remembers watching her parents labor from sunrise to sunset. Her own inherent energy and drive, however, differed from the rest of the family in one key way. “Growing up in Sweden, failure was not an option, so risk taking was actively discouraged,” she remembers. “We were told not to try things when we weren’t certain to succeed, and if we failed, the response was, ‘I told you so.’ It’s completely opposite of how it is in America.” Despite this culture of playing it safe, Gunilla was driven to discover the world around her and the ability within her.
Now the Vice President of Twomentor LLC, Gunilla knows that not everyone gets to experience that kind of empowerment. Over the last fifteen years, over half a million people have died in the U.S. from drug abuse, and 91 Americans die each day from opioid overdoses alone. In the name of these lost lives, she works today to turn that tide, connecting with young people to help them realize within themselves the drive to discover a better future. “My core purpose is to empower everyone to succeed, whether at the organizational or individual level,” she says. “It’s what I’ve always done, and it’s what I’ll continue to do.”
Eric Konohia Author of, “Securing the Sacred – Making Your House Of Worship A Safer Place” helps security professionals and stakeholders, identify and create defense strategies to combat a modern-day threat that most security professional could not even see coming. Today’s Social Climate created the need for a whole new way of providing executive/diplomatic security so Eric used his 30 plus years in Law, Enforcement and Specialized FBI training to literally create a whole new paradigm in the official standard operating procedures for protective operation. Recognized around the globe as a Leader in the Executive Protection Industry, Eric is a Certified Master Anti-Terrorism Specialist and a Collaborator of the Certified Executive Protection Specialist Curriculum. When you use the Best Of The Best! It’s not like what you see in Movies and TV but then again, when it’s done correctly, neither are the results. No drama here, just a job well done.
With a fusion of Ethnic, Soul and Pop, SEVA is on the rise.
Spending her childhood migrating through different countries, English is her fourth language. She is the first and only musician in her family and sings in all 4 languages.
SEVA began her journey performing all over the Washington Metropolitan Areas captivating audiences with her powerful stage presence. She has been featured on WUSA 9 "Great Day Washington", CBS Channel 6 "Virginia This Morning", has performed at the Kennedy Center, the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club, and was the opening act at the official grand opening of the Horseshoe Casino alongside Gladys Knight, just to name a few. She was the winner of the Disney American Idol Experience in Orlando, FL where an audience of a thousand people voted for her. She has performed at various well-known festivals around the East Coast and has even sang at restaurants, country clubs, private parties, corporate events...you name it!
She has found her voice through songwriting where she expresses her deepest personal truths.
Seva says; "I realized music is the only universal language, where I am able to connect with people of all races, ages and backgrounds." Her passion extends beyond just festivals, and music venues. SEVA has a passion for collaborating with humanitarian organizations and foundations that support different causes. She has performed for events/organizations such as Fight for Children's Annual Fight Night, The American Red Cross, Preemptive Love Coalition, Boys and Girls Clubs, IconTalks, AAUW Womans' non profit organization, among others.
SEVA is not just music, she is a movement. Follow her journey.
My name is Aniqa Raihan. I am a second semester senior at the George Washington University and a survivor of sexual assault. It took me two and a half years to build up the courage to report my rapist, but I finally did in the Fall of 2016. I went through a long and deeply uncomfortable hearing in December and finally heard back from GW on March 24, 2017--95 days later.
Rape is a type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual penetration carried out against a person without that person's consent. The act may be carried out by physical force, coercion, abuse of authority, or against a person who is incapable of giving valid consent, such as one who is unconscious, incapacitated, has an intellectual disability or is below the legal age of consent. - Wikipedia
Krysta Jones has 15 years of government relations and political experience in the DC Metro area. Krysta has worked on Capitol Hill and served as a registered lobbyist for two major associations. Virginia Leadership Institute was created in 2006 with the specific goal of increasing the number of Black elected officials to 500 by 2026. Since that time they have trained close to 250 people and expanded their mission to include increasing the number Black appointed officials and the number enrolled in leadership development programs. VLI has conducted a number of programs and events into their agenda with the goal of diversifying the voices at the political table, resulting in better public policy for us all. Krysta is a graduate of The George Washington University School of Political Management, Sorensen Institute of Political Leadership and Leadership Arlington. Krysta has served on numerous boards and commissions for civic and professional organizations and is currently the National Director of Social Action for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and serves on the Governor’s Commemorative Commission Honoring the Contributions of the Women of Virginia. She was featured in the May 2014 issue of Ebony magazine and named a Leadership Arlington “Top 40 Under 40″ in 2014.
Legendary, James Brown Drummer, Groove Master Supreme, Mousey Thompson is coming to the Howard Theater in Washington DC 2017. You can't see a show like this anywhere else. This is not just a Performance, it's an Experience!!! Come on now, you know your Groove is due for a recharge!!! Come get some, it will make you happy! You-Need-This!
The James Brown Experience is the tightest and funkiest band around delivering the signature James Brown sound and putting on an extraordinary show that has audiences dancing all night long!
Eric is a professional speaker who has delivered training and motivational speeches to help businesses and individuals realize their goals by Unleashing Their Unlimited Potential.
He has shared this inspirational message for professional and personal success with companies, associations and congregations across the country.
After graduating from Hampton University with a degree in marketing, Eric began his career in the
automotive industry as a top producing service advisor, quickly rising into the ranks of management.
Eric's success resulted in him being promoted to District Manager with responsibility for over $50 million in annual revenue and over 500 employees.
Eric's specialty is time management and he is known as your Procrastination Prevention Partner. His message will inspire you to maximize your time, minimize your stress, and break the habit of procrastination so that you operate in your Divine calling. with 12 Practical Priciples To Overcome Procrastination.
Lakia Barnett Was Born And Raised In Washington DC She Had Always Been Known As A Leader A Motivator To Strive To Help People.
Today She is A Advocate For Woman Young And Old Helping Them To Realize How To Learn To Walk In Purpose Even While Dealing With Her Own Trials And Tribulations Losing Everything In 2013 She Knows God Has A Special Mission In Her Life. She Started A Support Group Called I Am A Woman Of God On Facebook With 400 Women Following Encouraging Woman Everyday In Inspirational Messages Also Videos Which Is Also Accompanied By Her Fan page I'Am A Woman Of God Which Their Are Over 2,000 People Following. Lakia Has A Slogan She Lives By Daily Slay!Pray!Believe! And No matter Where She Lives Or What She Has Lost She Is Determined To Make A Difference In The World And To Encouraged Woman To Step Out On Faith And Walk In Your Purpose. To Date Lakia Has Spoken at A Safe House For Young Women And For A Housing Panel And Many More Events To Come Which Will Also Follow With Her Prayer Guide For Woman "The Eye Of The Storm" Look Out World The Advocate For Woman Is On The Rise.
Have you ever had an incredibly horrific first date?
Well, Lillian Prince has had a few—ten to be exact. And thankfully, she, her decade’s worth of journals, and an old Hotmail account overflowing with “Girl, you won’t believe this!” emails are here to tell the you’ve-got-to-read-it-to-believe-it stories. In this honest, hilarious, and heartfelt reflection of dating in her twenties, Lillian takes you along for a walk down her memory lane as she recalls 10 eye-opening moments, 10 red flags, and 10 of the worst dates she’s ever been on. Whether he was short on cash or just shorter than he said he was in his profile, Lillian puts her comical spin and a real perspective on a not-so-funny time in most women’s dating lives. With candid advice for any woman who feels the pressure from the proverbial almost-thirty clock, 10 Dates Later is like curling up for girl talk with your best friend, while the guy you vow to never see again calls on the other line.
SADDLE BROWN, hailing from Lincolnton, NC, grew up enmeshed in Country (the music and the lifestyle). Over the years, he became a regular part of the house band at Yesteryears in Charlotte, NC. He also appeared several times as a special guest on the Ken Linker Variety Televised Showcase. His poise and charisma in front of the camera even earned him a spot as co-host of the show for a year. SADDLE entered the Queen City Talent Search at Cricket Arena in Charlotte, NC. By the time he'd watched the first 58 contestants rap, he realized that he might have signed up for the wrong competition! Walking onto the stage wearing a cowboy hat, the hip-hop crowd started laughing. It didn't get much better when his backing CD started skipping. SADDLE kept going, saying, "I guess the sound system's only set up for rap. That's okay, I don't need it. He launched into an a cappella reading of Tim McGraw's "Angry All the Time". The crowd loved it. He ended up taking first place and the $10,000 check. But that's just SADDLE BROWN. Nothing stops this guy!
Ayanna Nahmias is the publisher and editor of The Nahmias Cipher Report, an online publication
dedicated to human rights issues. She is a frequent public speaker, and her writings have appeared
in the National Monitor, Huffington Post, The Forward, and The American Spectator. She was
interviewed by Jonathan Groubert on The State We’re In: Radio Netherlands Worldwide (NPR)
about her life as the daughter of a Pan-Africanist Muslim. An American by birth, she grew up in
Nigeria and Tanzania, and currently resides in Harare, Zimbabwe and Arlington, Virginia.
Returning to the Bethesda Blues & Jazz stage, Songstress Miriamm has had the privilege of sharing her voice in places around the world from the United States to Japan, from Switzerland to Germany in concerts and stage plays. From Jill Scott toIndia. Arie. and Aretha Franklin to Will Downing, Miriamm has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the business. Miriamm hit the big screen in the feature film “Cadillac Records” (Sony Music Films), portraying the role of background singer for Etta James (Beyonce’ Knowles).
Miriamm’s musical repertoire includes three CDs. Her first release, "Miriamm…Live! @ Blues Alley," was recorded in an effort to promote breast cancer awareness, as well as to celebrate the music of the late R&B singer, Minnie Riperton. The CD features a breathtaking rendition of Ms. Riperton’s classic song Lovin’ You.
Miriamm founded and serves as Chair of the Board for the non-profit organization the Edith P. Wright Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (EPW), raising thousands of dollars annually to provide support services to families facing breast cancer, as well as to provide education and screening to underserved communities. Miriamm has headlined at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club and Blues Alley in concerts designed to raise funding and awareness to the disease of breast cancer.Miriamm has penned the anthem for Breast Cancer Awareness entitled, “We Must Find A Cure” with proceeds supporting the fight against breast cancer.
Miriamm is a member of Ebenezer AME Church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment, Washington Area Music Association, and Songwriters Association of Washington.
After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Drexel with her degree in Psychology and minor in Chemistry, Charis returned to her first love; singing and performing. She was determined to balance this love while also acquiring her Master's in Public Health. It was not uncommon for her to have to write a 25 page paper, and then have to go sing at a jazz club.
With this new focus and commitment Charis managed to take Philly by storm in 2009-2010. During this momentum, Charis spent her time understanding the music industry and acquired great assistance in developing her business from the Philadelphia Lawyers for the Arts. Charis established and is the CEO and Founder of JC1VOICE Entertainment, Inc. which markets her talents as an entertainer, actor and health advocate. However, she took a 4 year sabbatical to further determine what she wanted in life musically, spiritually and professionally. But by 2014, she realized that she did not need to choose one or the other, but instead, she could have it all. Yet, on June 1, 2015; she resigned from her directorship position, and became a full-time singer. The songs composed by Charis are at best described as her life experiences, compiled into relatable musical testimonies. With great excitement, the 5 year long debut EP album, entitled "Introducing Miss Jones" was released on July 7, 2015.
Charis' music genre is all-encompassing with focuses on a neo-soul feel and an R&B, pop and funk sound. She is inspired by several genres of music and artists that include but are not limited to: Gospel, Jazz, Funk, Japanese Pop, Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan, Yolanda Adams, Donald Vails, Mint Condition, Tweet, and Erykah Badu.
Charis has performand at: The Verizon Center, Indulj and Bohemian Caverns, Marathon Grill, World Cafe Live, Relish
As soon as you hear Charis, you will be captivated by her stage presence, melodic tone and ability to make a song her own.
I am a 33-year-old single mom wanting to provide for my daughter and I sometimes wonder is school even worth it. Managing my finances has become a struggle, which let me to file for bankruptcy because I could not keep up with the bills that I had accumulated prior to the current situation. So I ask, how can I better myself and prove my worth ethic and show society I am asset instead of a liability if no one is willing to take a chance on me?
`What is a felon; a person who has committed a felony in the court of law. Who is this person? My name is Deshapreca Robinson and I am a convicted felon. In 2001 being young and stupid not knowing that my mistakes would catch up to me and have a reflection on my future. I plead guilty to four counts of false pretense, one count of uttering, and one count of forgery. The punishment I received for the crimes committed was being imprisoned and paying fines. I was sentenced to 5 years each charge, ran concurrent and I served 3 years, one month, and day. My freedom was taken from me on May 9th of 2001 and given back on June 11th of 2004. I did not know when I plead guilty in the state of Virginia; I would not be able to get my record expunged if you I had taken a plea agreement.
If I knew what I know now, I would not have even made that stupid and senseless decision to mess up my life. Even though I was young, it was still my fault. No one put a gun to my head and forced me.
So today, I live in Woodbridge, VA working for in retail making 7.50 an hour with a daughter that needs more than what my check can provide. I have yet to give up on myself even before my daughter was born. Now that she is here she needs me to be her provider and her protector, so that is what I will be. My drive and determination will be the reason I keep pushing.
The James Brown Experience is an all-star ensemble that faithfully performs the most popular songs by one of greatest music legends of our time, James Brown. This outstanding band is led by accomplished drummer Robert "Mousey" Thompson, who performed with James Brown from 1993 until his passing in 2006. Thompson has also performed with other renowned musical performers including Wilson Pickett, Lloyd Price, Rufus Thomas and Peaches & Herb. Thompson was born and raised in Washington, DC, and his musical talent and passion was cultivated while growing up here. After James Brown passed away, Thompson assembled his own stellar group of talented local musicians to perform in tribute to James Brown's great musical legacy. In addition to an amazing rhythm section led by Thompson, the band features a terrific horn section as well as impressive showmanship and vocals by lead singer Gregory Cooper. The band performs James Brown's biggest hits including "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag", "I Got You (I Feel Good)", "It's A Man's Man's Man's World","Cold Sweat", "I Got The Feelin'", "Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine", "Super Bad" and many, many more.
The James Brown Experience is the tightest and funkiest band around delivering the signature James Brown sound and putting on an extraordinary show that has audiences dancing all night long!
Tameshia Matthews has been described as a “branding powerhouse in the making”. Her marketing skills have developed through involvement with both the wholesale and retail sectors of the fashion industry.
A Louisiana native, Tameshia is a seasoned professional skilled in brand development, marketing & procurement of fashion apparel, accessories, gifts and home goods. Experienced in multi-store management, she specializes in branding through innovative strategies, visual merchandising, and implementation of operational procedures to ensure consistent gains & exemplary sales results.
With a global outlook on business, Tameshia has a strong reputation built over 20 years as a visionary, fashion innovator, and brand strategist who has accelerated the profit margins of many major corporations. Working with companies of all sizes from big brands like Jessica Simpson to small businesses around the world, she has curated her own brand of success.
Founder of LeFoxx International, her Dallas- based company provides branding, promotional products, and corporate gifting services. She also specializes in home & office styling. Having experienced the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur, Tameshia Matthews is now charting new waters. In doing so, she has noticed something missing in the entrepreneurial marketplace - Inspiration. Her desire to inspire the world coupled with an eye for quality & detail has given birth to a new line of everyday products. With a penchant for women in business, Tameshia Matthews introduces to the world an exclusive lifestyle brand of gifts, home décor, & accessories created to inspire you everyday. LeFoxx International: Life inspired.
A native of Richmond, VA, Nicole Tiovanni Hardy (formally known as Niqqi Worldwide) started singing at the young age of 5. News of her talent spread fast and she was recognized by accomplished music producers and executives. By 15, Tiovanni had landed her first record deal and was working on completing her first Pop album. From that moment she spent over 7 years singing and recording Pop and R&B Music. Throughout her secular career, Tiovanni realized the importance of philanthropic outreach and spent her time dedicating her talents to support causes such as HIV/AIDS Awareness and Women’s and Children’s Rights, hosting events for BET Networks In 2014, Tiovanni received national attention with her debut Pop single and landed several major sponsorship deals, one of which lead to her single release party hosted by Kevin Hart. She was also provided opportunities to work alongside main-stream artists. Despite her new found fame and rising popularity, Tiovanni still felt she wasn’t truly fulfilling her purpose in life.
She struggled with the negative temptations that accompany a lifestyle associated with secular music. Her talents began to suffer at the hands of drugs and alcohol and she realized the only way to save herself was to realize who and whose she was. In November 2014, she decided to give her life totally to God and to His purpose for her. The person who was once “Niqqi Worldwide” became “Tiovanni” - Tiovanni being her given middle name. In April 2015, she married the love of her life, Super Producer- William “Twink DaBeatman” Lewis who went on to produce her recently released inspirational EP, “The ReInvention.” Tiovanni says,“I’ve been blessed to be pulled from the pits of hell and I’m not afraid to go back to help show others the light.”
Ms. Janice Montgomery Albokai-Strauser "We Can Do It-Positive Connection for Women Conference.
Janice Montgomery Albokai has been described as a tenacious sales and marketing professional who is at the “Top of Her Game”. Her marketing skill has developed through an involvement with many direct selling organizations throughout the past 25 years.
In August 2004 she founded and launched JMA Publishing. The first publication, The Fort Worth Small Business Times was launched in August 2004 with 27 prepaid ads. Her company is a 100% woman-owned minority business.
In addition to the publications, in 2004 and 2006 she founded and sponsored two networking organizations for small business owners and women in business. Finally in 2005 she created the first radio talk show for small business owners. The Voice of Small Business focuses on providing critical information to help small business owners grow their businesses.
This message is more for me than it is for you, but for some reason I felt compelled to share it with you. I have quite a few of these messages that I write but tend to keep to myself but this one, just will not let me tuck it away with the rest. Although I have added and changed a number of phrase to make this message more broad and speak to a more diverse group of those in need, please know that I am not talking about anyone in particular, this message was first and foremost for me. Welcome to my world.
In her revealing autobiography, Dr. Tolbert describes how she overcame the obstacles that threatened to derail her aspirations for a sound education and professional career. From humble beginnings-surrounded by dirt roads and segregated schools, left orphaned and penniless at an early age-she chose a path of hard work and diligent study that lifted her out of poverty, despair, and ignorance.
In an era of tense race relations, and despite numerous stumbling blocks, Dr. Tolbert rose to prominence as an African-American scientist, educator, and administrator - often in positions traditionally held by males. She eventually became:
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The first African-American female to serve as director of the nation’s New Brunswick Laboratory.
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The first African-American female appointed director of education at Argonne National Laboratory.
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The first female to serve as director of the Carver Research Foundation of Tuskegee Institute.
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One of six African-American senior executives at the National Science Foundation.
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The second African-American to graduate from Brown University with a doctorate in biochemistry.
*The first member of the Mayo family of Suffolk, Virginia, to earn a doctoral degree.
Her journey, however, was no “crystal stair” In publishing her tale, Dr. Tolbert affirms our human ability to survive the unexpected, rally against adversity, and charge ahead on a path to personal accomplishment. She is a strong role model with an inspirational message for others struggling against overwhelming odds.
“Soldier with a Backpack, Living and Dying Simultaneously” is written to form a silent unity of hope and understanding for individuals experiencing or knowing someone with PTSD and to reveal a needed truth about it.
A unique talent is always going to have a unique story. A story that you can hear and feel in the music they make.Saraswati's music doesn't sound like anyone else. Fusing elements of RnB and Pop with rootsy reggae rhythms and Indian melodies, she's doing something new, something innovative, but still something irresistibly accessible. Of course it helps that she's blessed with a voice that's calls to mind Sadé and MIA as much as it does Lauren Hill, Grace Jones and FKA Twigs. It's a voice that'll stop you in your tracks.Saraswati's story begins in a remote village in Nepal, where at the age of 5, she was taken to an orphanage in Kathmandu with her younger sister.After her sibling was adopted by an English family, Saraswati spent two years on her own. Eventually her sister had learned enough English to tell her new parents that she wasn't an only child and that Saraswati needed adopting too. At that point her life changed.Already a music lover from an early age due to exposure to Bollywood movies in the orphanage, Saraswati's world exploded when confronted by the pop music she was suddenly exposed to.Destiny's Child, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira all made an instant impact and immediately put her on the road to becoming an artist in her own right.
Singer and songwriter Chanté Moore,
Moore made her recording debut on Silas/MCA in 1992 with the release of the Gold-selling Precious (“Love's Taken Over” and “It’s Alright”). A Love Supreme (“Old School Lovin’”) came in 1994, followed by her Grammy nominated This Moment Is Mine (Gold-selling single “Chanté’s Got A Man,” written for then husband and actor Kadeem Hardison).
With seven albums, twenty charting singles and collaborations with everyone from Prince, R. Kelly, Boyz II Men and El Debarge to The Isley Brothers, Babyface and Raphael Saddiq, singer Chanté Moore was destined to sing. In fact, in French, her name literally means “to sing.” The Grammy nominated, American Music Award and NAACP Award-winning singer’s distinctive vocals have been featured in films like Waiting To Exhale, Beverly Hills Cop III, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Romeo Must Die and Big Momma’s House. No stranger to the silver screen or stage, Ms. Moore has starred in theatrical productions alongside such lauded talent as Loretta Divine and Tisha Campbell-Martin, as well as fellow vocal powerhouses Vickie Winans and Dave Hollister.
Moore is recently starred in the highly rated TV One reality show spin-off, R&B Diva’ L.A., which premiered on July 10, 2013 on TV One, breaking records for its high viewership. The first season follows the lives and careers of Moore as well as Kelly Price, Lil' Mo, Claudette Ortiz, Michel'le and Dawn Robinson. Season 2 replaces Kelly Price and Dawn Robinson with Lela James and Chrisette Michelle. Season 2 premiere aired July 2014 and Season 3 premiered February 2015 through May 2015.
Terry E. Lyle is a prolific writer that enjoys good conversations and appreciates the many blessings that have been bestowed upon her. Her stance on honesty is unwavering. Her main goal that she wishes to achieve out of this life, is to be able to love, reach-out, train and share knowledge with compassion through public speaking or within the pages of her many books. Terry E. Lyle has a passion for little children and their mental and emotional growth including her watchful eye of protection. Always vigilant about equal rights and willing to be a mouth-piece for the under-dog. With her colorful personality and inner glow it's hard not to love her!
Connor Conrad is a music producer and composer with a rich, modern diverse canon of songs that reflect Jazz, Funk, RnB and Modern PoP. Connor studied piano with his uncle Frank Bennett who was an accomplished musician and band leader in Western New York. At an early age Connor started performing by playing organ at a local church in Buffalo, New York. He would accompany his mother at the Musicians Local Union Club. It is there he developed a strong interest in contemporary jazz. He spent 5 years on tour managing and performing with G-Force, considered one of the top west coast bands now based in Washington, DC he began producing records for a number of local artist including the Velons. Connor Conrad has established himself as an accomplished writer and producer and is currently composing a music catalog suited for commercial licensing. He wrote and produced his debut CD 'Indigo Blue" which demonstrates his broad writing approach. Indigo Blue is published by the Akachi Music Group label and now available on iTunes, Amazon and Google Play.
Cathy Garner, affectionately known as Cat, is a native of Chicago who currently resides in Dallas. She is a singer, songwriter, and recording artist who is becoming recognized as one of the top female vocalists. With a growing fan base who loves her sultry and sophisticated style, Cat's love of jazz is evident.
In 2010, Cat Garner wrote Compromiseand recorded it with the expertise of talented music producer Connor Conrad, Ten70Music, BMI. Her inspiration to write a song about romantic relationships emerged from observing everyone's relationship issues, including challenges in her own marriage. Cat's philosophy is "if neither partner is willing to compromise, then their relationship will be compromised." Compromise is the first, but not the last of Cat's recorded compositions.
Avon Lucas and N.W.O. keyboardist Chris Fischer has a show coming to Bethesda Blues & Jazz this Wednesday, March 30th.
Sunflare is a sextet that specializes in giving the mojito-flute twist to familiar classic and contemporary r&b songs, as well as playing traditional and modern latin jazz and “fusion” classics. The band covers material from Stevie Wonder, Spyro Gyra, Jeff Lorber Fusion, Steely Dan and Marvin Gaye to Snarky Puppy and Pharell, all meticulously arranged with an identity unique to the group. Sunflare likes to say that when describing their style, r&b also stands for “rice and beans.”
Joining them on the bill for the evening is the amazing Craig Alston Syndicate. Hear your favorite songs in a new incredible way as this all star group from Baltimore takes everyone in the room into new territory with their takes on everything from classic soul to Level 42, Bebe & Cece Winans and everything in between.
Legendary DC area guest vocalists will pepper the evening throughout as well!
Please come out and support real feel-good live music!
tickets available here:
http://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.event&eventid=5D222FEA-AA2D-C5B6-87F232D67F565EAC
Bethesda Blues & Jazz
7719 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 330-4500
8-11pm
$15
Parking garage right behind venue on Cheltenham Drive.
Twelve-year-old Jacob Dewitt suffers deeply at the hands of his resentful stepfather. In the midst of family chaos, he's shipped off to boarding school. Years later, when the school expels him, sixteen-year-old Jacob believes he can't go back home. Alone on the streets of Pittsburgh, Jacob lies about his age and assumes a new identity. Intelligent and ambitious, he soon gets recruited by the city's crime organization. Yearning for acceptance, Jacob embraces his new family and street life. He grows up fast. It doesn't take long for the big boss to discover Jacob's talents. Despite his rising status, Jacob yearns for a righteousness the streets can't provide. To fill the void, he attends the local university and uses his gifted knowledge about the Bible to encourage his crew. Word of mouth spreads and miraculous things happen to the people he helps. Unfortunately, Jacob discovers that church and crime are an unholy union. Alternating between the fictional town of Edgeboro, North Carolina in 1976 and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the early 1980's, Jacob must choose between leaving the street family that embraced him and seeking a legitimate life with the family that disowned him.
Show The Children Love Inc is a non-profit organization founded by Shavonne Beachum and Tony Coleman. Show The Children Love provides a free Literacy Program to children with/without learning disabilities. They also offer free tutoring services for children in special education classes at school and children with learning disabilities, as well as those who are on the Autism Spectrum. Music Therapy, self-esteem classes, and behavior management are just a few other free courses offered to children in low income areas Baltimore, Maryland vicinity.
On this episode we explore How To Get Out Of Debt with Author and Financial Expert Harrine Freeman
Your credit says a lot about who you are, and is one of the most important aspects of your financial profile. If you have bad credit you could: be denied for a loan, receive a higher interest rate, get fired, lose out on job opportunities, get denied a security clearance, have legal action taken against you, be treated like a criminal, or lose friends and family because of your debt.
Paying just the minimum monthly credit card payment or loan payment causes the average consumer to pay two to three times the original cost of the item purchased. But there is still hope as long as you are willing to Stop procrastinating. Don't live in fear and Don't wait to get help. Start now to improve your financial profile. If You need help to develop a plan to deal with your current financial situation this is the show for you. Or may be you can pass a long a plan of action to someone in need. Lets be honest if you have never worked your way out of a financial crises chances are you wouldn't know where to begin. Isn't about time to get your finances in order? It Will only take, a hard long look at you current situation and put your pride aside and focus on A Measure Of Truth.
Ronnie Laws has a soulful sound on tenor that ushered in a new era of Jazz-Funk Fusion that help shape contemporary jazz as we know it today. Laws has a proven natural art of combining the exploratory heart of Jazz with the broader reaching strains of Soul and Pop music. His iconic career, includes early-'70s gigs with Quincy Jones, Ramsey Lewis, Earth, Wind & Fire Howard Hewett, Hugh Masekela and his brother, Hubert Laws. He is often listed on Billboard's contemporary jazz chart
His first hit, “Always There” , was one of the most popular, sax-driven, cross-over hits of the 70’s Jazz-FunkFusion era. He pioneered the sensualization of the soprano sax with Quiet Storm gems such as “Grace”, “Karmen”, and “Just Love”. Pressure Sensitive, Fever, and Friends and Strangers (Blue Note 1978), the title track of his third album, all propelled to gold status.
After being presented with a set of drums at the age of 8, the writing was on the wall for what laid ahead in Milton's futer. A skilled musician Milton would prove to be at a young age having his first profesional performance at 14 years old.
Milton has worked and performed with acclaimed musicians Chuck Brown, Stevie Wonder, Najee, Walter Beasley, Ronnie Laws, Chante Moore, Kenny Latimore, Jodacie, Stimulus, Sheila E, and the late legendary Wilton Felder among others.
Michael Muse
In an era of declining songwriting skills and auto tune crooning, Michael Muse embodies the best traditions of R&B/Soul music as a vocalist, songwriter and producer. His velvet voice is unique and mesmerizing, captivating audiences across the nation. It was inevitable that MichaelMuse’s talent would capture the world since his gift was discovered at the age of five and since he is the son of the legendary New York Jazz Musician “Chuck Henley”.
A native Washingtonian, Muse started his professional career as the lead vocalist for Rare Essence at the ripe age of 16 and penned their second single release “Back Up Against The Wall” in 1983. Muse is also known in the DC music community as the most prolific vocalist in GoGo history paving the way for most vocalist in GoGo today.
Shawn Allen
There are many that sing, but few who are blessed with the ability to transcend the audio capacity of listeners and touch their hearts and souls. A native of Cleveland, Ohio but now resides in Maryland, Shawn is one of the chosen few.
A former lead vocalist/member of the National recording artist, Interscope and University Records group, Pure Soul who brought you the number twelve song on the billboard charts, “We Must Be In Love”. Pure Soul was also nominated for the “Lady of Soul” Soul Train Award. With Pure Soul, Shawn has appeared on popular television and talk shows such as the Today Show, and Soul Train.
Shawn is no stranger to uproarious applauds and standing ovations. Her presence and performance are undeniable. As one listener states, “Once you’ve witnessed her performance, you realize that you have experienced something special, something heaven sent!” She has brought the infamously critical audience of the legendary Apollo Theatre to their feet.
Who is Grace Amazin?
She is a Powerhouse Serial Entrepreneur, Mogul in the making, Business Woman, Philanthropist, Socialite, Humanitarian, Fashion Connoisseur, Marketing Specialist, Small Business Guru Extraordinaire, go-getter, overachiever, trendsetter, originator – you name it, she’s done it and done it well. Yes, Grace Amazin™ is a firm believer in the saying “You are not meant for crawling, so don't. You have wings, Learn to use them and fly. “ And her walk and her talk tells the same story. Giver her circumstances the achievements of Grace Amazin is a story we can all admire! Grace was forced to grow up too fast– before she knew it, she was living independently and was taking care of herself and living the life of a adult barely in her teens. Her life was no walk in the park, being both a female and a minority, there were many challenges and obstacles on her path, yet she never lost hope and worked as hard as she could to pursue her dreams – and beyond.
The beauty of being Grace lies in being a hard working, strong, independent woman who has learned from her experience and aims to learn far more than what experience alone can teach. For Grace, the sky’s the limit and she is not afraid to climb the stairs even with so many obstacles in her way.
R & B singer Miriamm has taken the stage opening for acts such as India.Arie, Jill Scott and Boys II Men. Her debut video, "Road of Peace" has aired on BET JAZZ and BET Gospel.
From Aretha Franklin to Will Downing, Miriamm has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the business. Miriamm also hit the big screen portraying the role of background singer for Etta James (Beyonce’ Knowles) in the feature film “Cadillac Records” (Sony Music Films). Miriamm headlined at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in a concert for breast cancer survivors. She also toured as Peaches, one half of the classic R&B duo Peaches & Herb, appearing most notably in several pledge drives for PBS Broadcasting.
Miriamm founded the non-profit organization the Edith P. Wright Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc (EPW), whose mission is to provide support services to families facing breast cancer, as well as to provide education and screening to under served communities.
Miriamm’s musical repertoire includes three CDs. Her first release entitled, "Miriamm…Live! @ Blues Alley," was recorded in an effort to promote breast cancer awareness, as well as to celebrate the music of the late R&B singer, Minnie Riperton. The CD features a breathtaking rendition of Ms. Riperton’s classic song “Lovin’ You.”
Miriamm is a member of Ebenezer AME Church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment, Washington Area Music Association, and Songwriters Association of Washington.
Larry "LAK" Henderson, The Hiphop Educator, is the founder and CEO of Smart Music Entertainment, and the creator of a new sound of educational Hiphop music that uniquely inspires people of all ages. His album, Lesson One: Hip-Hop & Education, has hit Amazon bestsellerlists (#1 in Hot New Releases and #8 in Educational Music), and has received airplay on major radio stations around the world, due to his combination of deep insights and authentic Hiphop sound.
Lak travels the country sharing his educational Hiphop soul music, offering "lessons" on topics that are rarely discussed, including current events, history, empowerment, political science, money management, and more. CBS calls Lesson One "creative, innovative, and informative." Dominion of New York Magazine says, "Most people who use Hiphop to educate do so badly. Lak does it so well."
Lak is a youth activist, social critic, history and religion intellectual, and
an innovative education advocate. He is a Hiphop ambassador, and a noted speaker on the impact of the Hiphop culture. He holds degrees in Africana Studies, Communications, and Labor Studies from Rutgers University, and studied studio engineering at the Institute for Audio Research.
Lak has been featured at a host of youth and college events, Hiphop conferences, festivals, and on major radio and television programs, including London, UK's BANG 103.6 FM, CBS, BET, Houston's 97.9 FM, Chicago's WVON, Tampa's 88.55 FM, Minneapolis's 89.9 FM, North Carolina's 101.9 FM, New York's 103.9 FM, LA Talk Radio, Princeton University's 103.3 FM, Rutgers University's 88.7 FM, and on the nationally-syndicated show, "In Black America," to name a few.
N.W.O. ( New World Order)
Is composed of a group of professional seasoned Live and Session Musicians and
Vocalists.
Their resumes includes work behind acts like Smooth Jazz Artists , Peter
White,Ronnie Laws,Wilton Felder of the Crusaders, Walter Beasley , R&B Acts,
such as Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Patti LaBelle, Chante Moore,Jerry Butler, Ben
E King,The Intruders, Lloyd Price, The Softones, Peaches & Herb, EU and the
GodFather of GoGo Mr.Chuck Brown to name a few. The band uses all of this
musical expertise to bring the audience a musical experience to remember. It's
core members are Milton Smith ( drums and vocals) Tony Cothran ( guitar), Shawn
Allen ( vocals ), David Dyson ( bass) Ariel Francis ( keys and vocals) Kevin Prince (
percussion and vocals) and Lenny Harris ( sax and vocals).
Sometimes life’s challenges are presented not to those who choose them or to those who deserve them. Sometimes life’s challenges are presented to those who before they even knew their own strength or even thought they could become someone who could, stand firm in the face of the unknown, with more questions than answers but know that no matter what it might take, even against all odds, that there is no other option but to try. God choose these special few to teach us through their testimony that even if you can’t extend your faith, one day, one hour or even just one minute to the next, through your crisis, you still have everything you will need in Our Lord and Savior, if you will just hold on. This is a story of Faith, Love, Family, Strength, Perseverance, Focus, Determination, Loyalty and “A Measure of Truth”.
Songwriter, producer, singer and all-around musical phenom Corey El handcrafts multidimensional songs that sparkle with contagious melodies, playful beats and razor-sharp lyrics. Each of his originals is an auditory time capsule that plunges listeners into his own memories and experiences, energized by the very essence of life: self-discovery; love and daring to let one’s own authentic colors shine. With a soulful wisdom far beyond his years and his finger on the pulse of his generation, Corey El lends a fresh perspective to decades’ worth of musical styles, inspired by the pioneering sounds of pop, R&B and urban music gurus such as B. Slade (Anthony Williams II), Kanye West and Michael Jackson.
The son of dexterous professional multi-instrumentalist Carl Lester-El, a young Corey El knew instantly how music can impact moods, viewpoints and connect people’s hearts and minds on a global scale. Because of his natural ear for a multitude of melodies and grooves, he was able to express himself instantly through singing. His father taught him how to track on a Casio keyboard, and as soon as he learned to write, he was making his own fully-formed tunes. By the time he was a teenager, he was already producing, writing and arranging for local artists in the studio, and he eventually felt the pull to focus on creating his own original work.
Now, Corey El continues to experiment with exciting melodic flavors, sounds, poetry and stories as he invents new ways to grow and express himself. A multi-talented and self-contained artist, he has already put out several singles via YouTube and streaming sites and created videos giving insight into his creative process. His new, empowering single, “Nothing Like You” encourages others to stay true to their authentic selves even when faced with bullies who try to limit their dreams. “Nothing Like You” is available now!
SADDLE BROWN, hailing from Lincolnton, NC, grew up enmeshed in Country (the music and the lifestyle). Over the years, he became a regular part of the house band at Yesteryears in Charlotte, NC. He also appeared several times as a special guest on the Ken Linker Variety Televised Showcase. His poise and charisma in front of the camera even earned him a spot as co-host of the show for a year. SADDLE entered the Queen City Talent Search at Cricket Arena in Charlotte, NC. By the time he'd watched the first 58 contestants rap, he realized that he might have signed up for the wrong competition! Walking onto the stage wearing a cowboy hat, the hip-hop crowd started laughing. It didn't get much better when his backing CD started skipping. SADDLE kept going, saying, "I guess the sound system's only set up for rap. That's okay, I don't need it. He launched into an a cappella reading of Tim McGraw's "Angry All the Time". The crowd loved it. He ended up taking first place and the $10,000 check. But that's just SADDLE BROWN. Nothing stops this guy! On his first visit to Nashville a few months ago, SADDLE walked into Opry Mills during the Traveling Music Television National Connection Talent Show. He entered completely unprepared, and ended up taking first place in the semi-final round. I suppose that's what prompted his move to Nashville. He landed his first showcase just one month after arriving. A top of the charts producer, attended, and was instantly converted into a rabid SADDLE supporter. SADDLE's recently completed his first CD on Music Row, writing and singing all of his own material, and has an impressive catalog of over 300 songs.
Crystal Victoria is the embodiment of strength having overcome many obstacles on the way to becoming a success.
At a young age, Crystal embarked on a journey that would leave her life forever changed. From an “A” honor rolls to Texas jail cells, drug abuse, juvenile detention centers to the street life. When Crystal was nineteen years old, she traveled to five different countries and went a full trip around the globe all expense paid. This trip planted the very important seed that soon grew into the life she’d always dreamed, but not without forcing her to awaken to a higher purpose.
Today, Crystal Victoria has and will continue to become an inspiration to millions with her books, nonprofit organization for aspiring entrepreneurs, and her entrepreneurship school, Target Evolution Entrepreneurship Institute. Crystal Victoria is a noted published author and motivational speaker. She assisted in the development of the First Friday Program by Judge Jeanine Howard in Dallas County Criminal District Court #6, which helps young individuals get off probation and reduce the Dallas County inmate population. She a board member of Girls Living Life on Purpose, Inc. a nonprofit organization for the empowerment and education of young women. Her future goals are to pursue her doctorate degrees in Business Administration and Business Law.
Her recent book, The Vicious Cycle: A Key to Unlocking the Revolving Door, is a practical guide to assisting others to change from a negative to a positive mindset. Her first book From the Streets to the Skies No Limits: Diary of a Boss Lady is in the process of becoming a short, independent film to inspire our youth to stay out of trouble and reach for greater goals through education and positive thinking.
An expert in the field of marketing and entrepreneurship, Tiffany Boyle is the Chief Executive Officer of Emerge The Magazine, a company that focuses on promoting entrepreneurs and cultural events. She is also the Executive Director of Access Virginia a non-profit organization that provides access to live theater and the public venues for the disabled by providing open captioning and audio description accommodations.
Tiffany founded Emerge The Magazine in 2011 to provide numerous avenues of exposure for small businesses and the business owners. She has traveled extensively throughout the world networking, creating memories, making friends, and helping others.
Tiffany is a Florida native currently residing in Virginia, a graduate in Business from Virginia Wesleyan College, and attends the University of Maryland pursuing her Master’s Degree in Management.
So here is how the Freestyle Friday Format Works.
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Send your (clean version) Radio Edit mp3 track to ameasureoftruth@gmail.com with #FreestyleFridays in the subject line by that Wednesday of the week you hope to be on Turn It UP!
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In the Body of email send me your "Name and Stage Name" the "Track Title" and the last 4 digits of the phone number you will use to call into the show (so if your track is selected, we can find you on the switchboard).
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Wait for an email confirmation that your Single will receive Air-Play from our Producer! We will also include the switchboard call-in number. One more thing, this is very important!
Make Sure That You Are Connected To Me On Facebook!
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Practice your track intro and be ready to give your social media contact info. You will only have about two minutes to say who you are, give your social media and intro your track, so be prepared!
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Tell all of your friends to Tune-in, share the show link on your page, and make it happen! Who knows you may just receive an invitation to have your own music showcase on Turn It UP! Featuring you and your music for the entire World to Hear!
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Call in and listen for your queue! When you hear me mention your Name or Track Name you are live! Do your thing and be quick about it! Remember there are other people waiting to get on just like you.
Dr. Sharon Fried Buchalter is a distinguished clinical psychologist, life coach, public speaker, hypnotherapist, and author. She has extensive experience as a marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, corporate trainer, corporate development manager, and career counselor. In these diverse capacities, Dr. Sharon has worked with a wide range of populations—from inner city teenage parents to CEOs of major corporations. She has helped people from all over the country increase happiness and success in both their personal and professional lives with her unique and proven self-coaching methods. Dr. Sharon is also a successful advice columnist and has contributed to numerous magazines, newspapers, and Internet sites, including LifetimeTV.com, REAL SIMPLE Magazine, Family Circle Magazine, Men’s Health Magazine, and Parents Magazine. She has appeared on the Montel Williams Show and Glenn Beck Show on CNN.
Nia Amina Mae Brown formaly Marni M. Williams, Esquire defied all odds as a teenage mother when she graduated from Penn State University with a B.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences. She later graduated from Temple School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree and practiced in the areas of corporate and commercial litigation, human resources, stock transactions and contracts. In June of 2002, Nia started a publishing company and released her first book, My Little Book of Poetry: as a one of a kind, limited edition collection. As one of the winners of the Power 99 Def Poetry Contest for her poem, Idolatry, she launched her spoken word debut on the air at the Philadelphia radio station, Power 99 FM on July 7, 2002. She released her poetry book in paperback in February, 2003 and has shared her poetry throughout the Delaware Valley and beyond, including Georgia, Florida, Washington, D.C. and California anywhere an audience would gather... churches, comedy shows, community events, private affairs, colleges, radio stations, poetry events and anywhere in between . Responding to requests from readers, Nia released her first poetry CD entitled, Marni Speaks, Marni Seeks Truth: in July, 2003. Nia has devoted her life to the submission of God’s will in using her testimony to inspire others. She speaks regularly as a keynote speaker, poet and workshop facilitator at churches and special events. Nia Poet, Spoken Word Artist, Advocate, Inspirational Speaker and Orator.
Rochelle Soetan is the creative publisher of the blog Tuesday Morning Love
A veteran of the literary arts, she has collectively created thought-provoking poetry, gripping short stories, and transforming commentaries for more than 25 years. Her passion lies in her unwavering commitment to serve and deliver weekly commentary that focus on a variety of subject matters including awareness, opposition, affirmative change, clarity, forgiveness, hope, pride, gratitude, responsibility, courage, advocacy, peace, renewal, and personal development.
She believes in the power of metamorphosis and honors its’ presence in her own life. As a personal touch to her weekly narratives, she often uses her distinctive challenges as tools for growth and a space for others to share. She engages readers to reach within themselves for opportunities for change and redemption.
As a philanthropist and life skills consultant, Rochelle understands her purpose in life and embraces the divine necessity of fulfilling it. Her professional background in multimedia communications and foreign affairs afford her the ability to understand people well and use that understanding effectively in influencing and persuading others to act.
Kyle Freeman got started in business marketing in 1996 in San Diego,
California. He was the first field coordinator promoted in the region, in
record time. He left the company after several years and became the
head trainer of a similar company in the telecom marketing industry.
Spending many years with two different companies, he decided to set
out on his own. In 2003 he created Juice Marketing, Inc., he served as
President and CEO for the next five years. In that period of time under
his leadership the company JMI became JMI Telecom Corp a publically
traded company and one of the only minority owned public utilities in
NC and Kentucky. He is well known and respected in the network
marketing community.
Kyle served in the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer. After 24
years of service with the Navy and Naval Reserves he retired with
honors in 2008.
Now Kyle is ready for his next assignment as an author and speaker
his goal is to help small to medium size businesses as well as veteran
owned businesses find funding sources for their companies and
projects. Most new businesses fail within the first five years due to a
lack of funding. His knowledge of venture capital and source funding is
what helped him and his partners become a public traded company.
His goal to help 10,000 companies become publicly traded is lofty but
he is more than ready for the challenge. As in the Navy Chiefs lead
from the front.
Tomette Herring founder of the Face Book Group entitled “Transform 2 Transcend, Transforming People to Transform the World”. This is one of a few trademarks that Tomette has developed to capture and communicate a belief and methodology for becoming the best of who we are in order to transcend the “average” thereby leaving a dynamic legacy that our children’s children can be proud of.
After all, what are we here to deliver anyway?
In my discussions, I realized that many of us have critical information that would prove very beneficial to those struggling to transform. We can help each other. So, why not share that. It might help someone stay in their home, obtain a job, get critical counseling for a loved one before devastation arrests them in a state of depression.
So, here’s the question. How do you SURVIVE until you THRIVE? I don’t have all the answers, but if you ask the community, you might be surprised.
GODISHEUS is a powerhouse Funk Rock band wildly popular in the D.C. indie music scene. Formed by veteran D.C. hip-hop icon Head-Roc and an all-star lineup of some of the heaviest hitters on the go-go scene— Dwayne ‘Super Bad III’ Lee on guitar (Fayces U Know, Heaven Sent, MVP, Familiar Faces, 3LG), Byron “BJ” Jackson (Rare Essence, MeShell Ndegeocello), and Kenny “Kwick” Gross on drums (Chuck Brown, Lissen Band, Marcus Johnson Project), GODISHEUS is hard at work to define a new live sound rooted in the Funk and Rock.
Head-Roc, who has taken on the stage name Om V for this project, is no stranger to working with a live band. During the mid ’90s, he and Super Bad III (lead guitar) were part of Three Levels of Genius (3LG), a live hip-hop band that proved influential in the region. Om V is quick to point out that GODISHEUS is not
a typical hip-hop band, but rather “the 21st century return of substantive Funk music for the people.”
As we all know, Funk beget Go-Go and Hip-Hop in ways dear to the District. Don’t get it twisted: GODISHEUS is no cover band doing their best Parliament rendition; they are a rare and raw D.C. Funk Rock sound with a message of empowerment for the people delivered by one of D.C.’s MC champions. Over tight arrangements that are equal parts funk, rock and soul, Om V brings the lyrical heat, speaking truth to power with every line, something that has earned him the respect of hip-hop heads, punk rockers, indie rockers, and progressive audiences all over. Powered by Kwick’s impeccable drumming, Super Bad III’s six-string magic, and the low end work of BJ on bass, the GODISHEUS International Funk Train is set to dazzle audiences worldwide!
SPUR OF THE MOMENT
In a volatile industry where passions wax and wane, the trends of today become the clichés of tomorrow and bands split as quickly as they capture the world’s hearts, Spur Of The Moment has, over the past two decades, bucked the odds, transcended the usual ups and downs and inspired thousands of fans across the world with a vibe that continues to define the word band. The list of artists that have worked with this immensely talented unit grows yearly, their resume reads like a who’s who of the R&B and Jazz worlds. From the legendary George Duke to Al Jarreau, Patti Austin, Ledisi, Raheem Devaughn, Lalah Hathaway
Once you experience the magic of the popular ensemble in action, or groove along to Spur of the Moment’s exciting new CD “ N 2 Deep” , you will quickly wonder why hasn't this group attained Superstardom, then you will become a fan. “N 2 Deep” features emerging artist “Grammy” nominated Maimouna Youssef and incredible singer/songwriter Levi Stephens, as well as an appearance by their friend "Grammy" nominated Maysa .
“What drives us to continue is the fact that, no matter how much we have achieved, there are still so many people in America and around the world who have never seen us perform or heard us, and we’re all about getting out there and sharing what we do with them. There’s also something cool about being the underdog, because there’s always something exciting still to accomplish. Every career has its ebbs and flows, and we’re fortunate to still be around, doing what we love to do – making people happy with our music!”
The mission of Pan Africa Children Advocacy Watch (PACAW), Inc. is to nurture and develop a different generation of African leaders through the vehicle of ACCESS to a NEW EDUCATION CULTURE AT THE BASIC LEVEL. A type of education that will focus on turning the gaze of the children away from avarice, extortion, selfishness, the vain, and obsession with accumulation of material wealth, and prepare them for leadership that embraces living for a higher purpose.
PACAW will empower these children and young men and women, through education, to subjugate their personal and tribal interests to the interest and well - being of their nations. PACAW is focusing in particular on the education of students in the primary and secondary schools in the neglected and underserved communities in Sub-Sahara Africa. The parents and the local community, including the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), play a central role in charting the course of the future of the children in accordance with their aspirations, and also in the implementation of the objectives of PACAW, Inc. There is strict monitoring and accountability by the PTA, school officials and PACAW, Inc.
The goal is to have a critical mass of a new and different generation of African leaders who will champion de facto development of Africa by Africans. Our hope is that these " NEW " African nations will become productive contributors to the well-being of the human family of nations, and partners with the other developed nations rather than dependents drowning in a culture of chronic beggarliness. PACAW, Inc. believes that intelligence, capability, courage and good character are spread handsomely by OUR CREATOR across all segments of the human race. Thus, with the right type of education, and persistent help from altruistic and visionary mentors, the new leadership in Africa would be able to overcome the Continent's monumental problems.
Preshona Ambrita Ghose is an activist and student of Life learning from the experiences of people around her and the lost stories of the Ancestors. An educator and activist and one of the co-founders of the One Love movement, Preshona dreams of uniting the community in compassion and consciousness of one another and the lost ancestral heritage of cultures of color. Determined to inspire the solidarity of the world around the Earth and the indigenous.
Fellow activists from DC and the west coast who she was still connected with (siblings in the struggle) began gravitating to the same concept at the same time...adding their two sense and reflection on what it should include.
This birthed the One Love movement, which started as a bimonthly community gathering or village circle with positive performances, short film and forum on monthly divisive issues, and flea market to Love homeschool co-op: I am Sun. Preshona continues to collaborate and build with, as she puts it, anyone who is trying to uplift the community, and continues to educate people on the indigenous methods and perspectives of cultures of color. *methods, history, and perspectives.
Dr. Johnny Parker helps individuals thrive by providing the blueprints to develop stronger relationships. He is a highly regarded leadership consultant, executive coach and relationship architect. He currently directs the Counseling and Men's Ministry at First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Landover, MD. He is also the author of"Renovating Your Marriage", "Faith Like A Child" and"Exceptional Living: 31 Exercises to Enrich Your Life, Work and Relationships".
National media regularly feature Johnny's solid message, such as CNN, BET, Ebony, Essence and the Baltimore Sun newspaper. He is the former radio host of The Relationship Fitness Show heard in the Washington, D. C. area. He has served as life coach/chaplain of the Washington Redskins. Johnny is a frequent speaker amongst NFL teams and helps professional athletes (NBA, NFL, PGA and WNBA) cultivate healthy personal lives.
In May, 2008, Dr. Parker was a part of a select group of marriage educators and researchers invited to the White House to discuss ways to strengthen marriages in America. His leadership experience includes staff positions at Mclean Bible Church, the Minirth-Meier Clinic, Promise Keepers, and an adjunct professor role at Washington Bible College and Capitol Bible Seminary. He holds a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Washington Bible College, a M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University and a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University in Virginia Beach.
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Daanja Grl is Houston's own up and coming secret weapon. She hits the scene with her outlandish style and outside the box image, stepping in with high energy and force. She reaches out to crowds of people with her fresh sound and agreeable lyrics, serving audiences with a break from the norm. Self-Labled as a Tomboy, Daanja Grl is equipped with lots of girl power, as she demonstrates how anything boys can do she can do better with her production ability and experience of making beats over five years. She wears many hats in this industry as a producer, engineer, writer, arranger, clothes designer, dancer, and musician. Leading people and opening eyes to her craft is not only her mission, but it is the beginning of her movement. Stay tuned for upcoming contests and community involvement. Daanja Grl just might show up in your town!
Michele Dudley Celeste Bundy are the Co-Founder Fashion & Compassion, a nonprofit that connects caring consumers with vulnerable women artisans to bring dignity through economic opportunity. Michele co-founded Fashion & Compassion with Celeste Bundy in 2012 after working with indigenous artisans for many years. They and their volunteers are driven in their work by several core values based in Scriptures on love, dignity, hope, service, community, integrity, generosity and action.
David L. Heiber, Executive Director and Founder David L. Heiber is the Executive Director and Founder of Concentric Educational Solutions Inc., a Washington, D.C. based non-profit organization that supports schools with implementation of student services. Since 2010, David has led Concentric to being recognized as an innovator with placing students at the center of the educational experience. Using Concentricity as his theory of change, David has collaborated and consulted with over a hundred schools in 20 states.
David’s passion is working with young people in general, but specifically with African American and Latino males. David uses his personal story of grief, poverty, incarceration, and redemption as a means to connect with students and challenge them to recognize their potential, honor their promise, and fulfill their purpose. He is currently working on his memoir, From Prisoner to Principal: Only God Can Judge Me and has been sharing his story in schools and universities throughout the United States.
Previously, David served for 3 years as the Senior Director of Student Support Services for a Charter Management Organization (CMO) consisting of four secondary schools serving 1,400 students in Washington, D.C. In this capacity, David was directly responsible for all aspects of student culture, special education, and mental health services, and found tremendous success.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, David graduated from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania with a triple major. He went on to receive his M.A. from Temple University in African American studies and his Ed.D from Morgan State University in Urban Education. He has three children
who are the purpose in his life.
Wash. DC based jazz vocalist LOIDE (pronounced "Loy-deh") has roots in Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau though born in France and raised in California. Serving up a mix of contemporary jazz and warm afro-lusophone rhythms, Loide's music is reflective of her own eclectic roots. An immigration attorney by day, she has spent the last 9 years honing her musical craft in some of the nation's hippest speakeasies and jazz clubs by night.
Loide serves up straight ahead jazz coated with lush bossa rhythms - an exquisite blend reflective of her own eclectic roots. She cites Sarah Vaughn, Cesaria Evora and Miriam Makeba as some of her greatest musical influences, but it is her Guinea Bissau and Mozambican heritage that has provided her with a fresh musical perspective, a unique sound, and her native tongue, Portuguese.
Wes Bellamy's main focus is improving the lives of those who lack resources and positive role models in their lives. Originally from Atlanta, GA Wes moved to Charlottesville, VA in September of 2009 after graduating from S.C. State University; he began his career at the National Ground Intelligence Center. Bellamy now teaches computer science and African American Studies at Albemarle High School, and is studying at Virginia State University to gain a Master’s Degree in Education Administration. On December 7, 2011, Bellamy started the Non-Profit (H.Y.P.E.) which stands for Helping Young People Evolve. H.Y.P.E. is a boxing and mentoring program currently serving 24 boys. Additionally, in September of 2012, “H.Y.P.E. Steppin” was created as a women empowerment program for young ladies. H.Y.P.E., based and predicated on discipline and accountability, has seen astonishing results. In a little over one year, the overall Grade point average of participants jumped from a 1.8 on 12/8/11 to 3.2 as of 4/14/13.
Sarad Davenport serves as the Director of the City of Promise in Charlottesville, Virginia where he and team of neighbors, officials, and partners are building a cradle-to-college-and-career pathway for young people. Most recently, Davenport worked for the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) in Washington, DC where he taught on team seeking to build a culture of college going in under-resourced communities. Davenport is an ordained Baptist minister and studied Practical Theology at the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. He earned a B.S. degree in Communications and a minor in English from Old Dominion University in 2001. After graduation, Sarad delved into a career in media and educational technology.
Keith Gray grew up in a single parent household where his mother taught him the value of education. Keith’s passion for learning led him to earn a full athletic scholarship to American University in Washington, D.C. where he earned his Bachelor’s of Arts in Justice. Keith went on to work and further his education at the University of South Florida (USF) where he served as an University Administrator and instructor. At USF, he earned his Masters of Education while working hard to have a positive impact the on lives of young men and women.
As an administrator, he was primarily responsible for ensuring minority students were able to gain access to and matriculate through college. Keith helped many first generation college students, like himself, become successfully admitted to college and set on the pathway to prosperity.
As an Officer with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., Keith was responsible for ensuring the safety and security of several recreational centers and youth serving facilities while serving as a mentor to many youth who attended the centers. He used his athletic talent and experiences to partner with other divisions within the department to organize basketball clinics across the city in an effort to open the lines of communication between police and the community’s youth. These experiences established Keith as a transcendent leader who is not afraid to meet our challenges where they are.
Keith is a tireless leader with a heart and mind dedicated to helping everyday people. Keith is committed to community development and looks forward to serving all of his neighbors and friends in Prince Georges County. Keith not only believes, but will work to ensure that all Marylanders are “Better Together.”
Chicago singer, songwriter, and MC, Gemstones is the definition of a true talent. Gemstones began his career in 2001 when he linked up with then unknown fellow Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco and his partner, 1st and 15th Productions founder Charles Patton immediately signed Gemstones and in 2006, he released his first project, Untamed Beast. Later that year, MTV gave Gemstones the opportunity to host Chicago’s version of the network’s documentary series “My Block”. Who's soundtrack featured four tracks from Gemstones, including his single “Got what you need” accompanied by the music video that received heavy rotation on MTV. The success from “Got what you need” landed Gemstones the opportunity to host MTV's Suckerfree countdown, sending Gemstones’ career into overdrive. While working on various projects, including Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor and The Cool, Gemstones’ music reached international levels. He has also featured on tracks with artist such as Drake, and Jay-Z as well as touring the world as part of Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool Tour. He released his debut album “Troubles of The World” and in the summer of 2007, gemstones and Lupe Fiasco released the projects first single “We On”. He released his follow up project, The Testimony of Gemstones. In 2009 Gemstones decided to part ways with his 1st and 15th family and took a small hiatus from music, to build a relationship with God and accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He also focused his attention on building his own brand and expanding his fan base. In 2010, Gemstones re-emerged and released his street album Road to Glory: My Story. By building his company “Gemstones for Life”, Fans can look forward to newly inspired music from Gemstones, reaching a global audience from all walks of life through his creative and eclectic reinvention.
Dr. Maia Coleman King is a licensed clinical psychologist who treats patients for individual, group and couples therapy. As a partner at PGW, Dr. Coleman King balances the roles of clinician, supervisor and Assistant Clinical Psychology Professor for The George Washington University. Dr. Coleman King specializes in treating women struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as couples seeking assistance in building communication skills, overcoming differences, and making decisions that are more satisfying. In addition, she has over ten years of experience in the psychological assessment of children, adults and forensic populations.
Dr. Coleman King earned her Ph.D. at Howard University in Clinical Psychology in 2004. She is
also a graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor where she earned a Master’s degree in
Developmental Psychology. Dr. Coleman King completed her Internship at the APA-accredited
Howard University Counseling Service Internship Program. She has five years of experience working as a Certified School Psychologist in the District of Columbia Public School System, and was promoted in her last year to a Psychology Program Manager for the District. Dr. Coleman King completed a Post-Graduate Fellowship with the Washington Chapter of the New York Freudian Society and is a professional member of the American Psychological Association as well as the Association for Black Psychologists. She has been invited to speak on numerous health panels, has appeared in local and national media outlets
Andraé L. Brown, Ph.D., is a tenured associate professor and clinical coordinator of the Marriage, Couples and Family Therapy Program uncil Contemporary Families.
Willie Moore Jr. is an inspirational speaker, licensed minister, Grammy recognized recording artist, comedian & actor. Willie is the host of the nationally syndicated radio show “The Praise Mix Down.” The Praise Mix Down is currently the #1 weekend radio show on Atlanta’s Praise 102.5/102.9 FM. In addition to radio, Willie is the executive producer of the “Willie Moore Jr. Live Flatout TV Show” currently airing in 39.1 million households on the NRB Network, channel 378 on Direct TV. Willie is also the servant leader of the national youth organization, Young Fly & Saved.
Born in St. Louis Missouri, Moore was adopted at the tender age of 3 months by the loving Willie Sr. & Flora Moore. Willie says “After God, all that I am and I ever will be is because of Willie Sr. & Flora Moore."
After his college tenure Willie signed with fellow St. Louis native Nelly’s production company (D2) and landed a record deal with Universal Records. Willie’s single “Roll With Me” out sold Whitney Houston’s National anthem single its first week. Willie wrote the hit song “My Walk” that landed on Canton Jones’s Kingdom Business album debuting #3 on the Billboard charts solidifying him as a chart topping songwriter and producer amongst the industries elite. In 2012 Willie’s independent release “Best of Both Worlds” Debuted on 3 Billboard charts and landed him a Stellar Nomination.
The dynamic speaker, singer & humanitarian travels the world adding value to people of all ages with his multiple talents. With an astounding social media following of over 2 million views on YouTube, Willie uses humor & music to penetrate the hearts & minds of today’s youth. Willie is making impact & making his mark as a World Changer.
Mr. Hudson has worked with students all around the country teaching them the game of chess coupled with strategies for life using chess. In addition, he has completed extensive research on the game of chess and has found that chess promotes the use of critical thinking skills
Mr. Hudson would visits organizations and presents workshop to groups of students and adults introducing them to the game of chess as well as workshop to teachers helping educators to implement chess cross curricular.
Chess players have to think ahead with every move they make. It takes patience, thinking it through, mental concentration, and focus – all of which are life skills students need to learn.
Orrin Hudson has recently had the opportunity to pique the interest of students as well discuss ways we can further implement a club or program in your school or organization hopefully leading to entering competitions and bringing home many awards and acknowledgements at LaSalle-Backus in northeast D.C. Below are coverage stories on Orrin Checkmate Hudson.
Brian Woolfolk is an accomplished attorney and policy advocate. Brian has over 20 years of experience successfully designing and implementing policy goals at the local, state and federal levels of government. Brian's active involvement in Prince Georges County began during his undergraduate studies at the University of Maryland. While a student at Maryland, Brian was recruited to join the 1992 Project Vote Campaign. This Labor sponsored campaign registered over 30,000 voters in Prince Georges County Maryland. Maryland's 1992 Project Vote campaign is widely credited with ushering in a new era of political empowerment in Prince Georges County.
He has been a vocal advocate of efforts to reform the Prince Georges County Public School System. Brian is a former Democratic Counsel to the United
States House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary. In this capacity, Brian was responsible for advising Members of Congress on constitutional, criminal justice, and investigative issues. Prior to joining the Committee staff, Brian worked as a Senior Legislative Aide to Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA). After leaving the Hill, Brian co-founded a well-regarded boutique lobbying firm. Starting and running a business is an experience Brian will always appreciate. He is well aware of the triumphs and challenges endured by our small businesses and believe we must do more to support our entrepreneurs.
A Washburn University (Topeka, Kansas) broadcast journalism graduate, who resides in Washington, D.C. Nicole D. Hayes is committed to serve as a vessel of compassion, instruction, love and truth for Jesus Christ. Raised Church of God while growing up in Topeka, Kan., she is a member of Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church in Washington, D.C. Nicole desires to uplift and empower others, with a particular burden for women and girls, young people and disenfranchised persons living in oppressed environments.
In September 2008, she began Pieces of Life, LLC, a Washington, D.C.-
based media relations consultancy. Operating with a company and personal mantra of “making an investment in people,” she serves nonprofit organizations and small businesses who desire to share their stories, but lack in-house expertise or budget to hire a full-service agency.
Some of her clients include the Associated Press, BlackEnterprise.com, CNN American
Morning, Essence.com, Politico, Steve Harvey Morning Show, The Big Idea With Donny
Deutsch (former CNBC entrepreneur program), The Tavis Smiley Show (radio and
television),The Grio.com (MSNBC.com) and the Tom Joyner Morning Show.
In May 2011-2013, Nicole served as Director for the Women of L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P. 1
ST, a women’s leadership to engaged women of varying ages, backgrounds and cultures with a goal of empowering women as positive “change agents” for future generations, despite societal pressures.
May 2013, Nicole launched Voices Against the Grain, a blog designed to help audiences “advance God’s Kingdom in a do your own thing society.” In September 2013, Nicole added a weekly radio show to the media ministry platform to discuss topics with guests to equip believers and non-believers.
Stephan Bell is a minister of the gospel who centers his personal ministry on glorifying God by pouring into and protecting the family unit, specifically marriages and the personal growth and development of MEN. Stephan has accumulated nearly 30 years of ministerial service and leadership experience, from serving as a youth ministry leader at the historic Trinity Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama to present. Stephan serves as a minister at Destiny Metropolitan Worship Church in Atlanta, Georgia, where Bryan E. Crute serves as the Senior Pastor.
Stephan began his stint in service to the Kingdom at an early age as a youth ministry leader. Prior to locating to Georgia in 2005, he served five years as the Director of the Men’s Ministry at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Arlington, VA. During his tenure, the ministry witnessed tremendous growth at the 2,000 member church.
Professionally, Stephan is a Partner in the Washington, DC-based federal government relations firm, Bell Heroux, LLC. He has spent the last 24 years in the government affairs industry serving as a congressional staffer early in his career to now working professionally as a lobbyist for the past 19 years.
Turn It UP With Sis and DT Lamont. Sis is a local independent Rocording Artist and Rising Star Who is also a recent winner at Show Time, Live At The Apollo in NYC. Tune in to find out why everyone is talking about this amazing young lady!
LaKesha D. Bankston-Glover, originally from Jackson, MS was raised in a military family living primarily in the Washington Metro Area. She received her education from St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School and her formal education from George Mason University, receiving a BA in Government and Politics. In her youth, LaKesha danced with the DC Youth Ensemble and later became a professional actress under the management of Linda Townsend.
With a love for makeup she was a Mary Kay consultant for 8 years before stepping out on faith and fulfilling her dream of becoming a Free Lance Makeup Artist, trained at the Bennett Career Institute in Washington, DC. LaKesha performed makeovers at a battered women's shelter and noticed how a little eye shadow, blush when delivered with love and encouragement could help turn a woman's thought about herself completely around. LaKesha currently works as Policy Analyst for the Federal Government, is the proud owner of LaKesha's Inspiring Looks, and is also the Co-Owner of Trinity Weddings & Events.
Mrs. Paulette Jones has been educating and empowering students for over 30 years, starting at Eastern Senior High School where she was named their teacher of the year in 1980.
Twenty-six years ago, Jones began a school sponsored club called Young Black Women (YBW) that was birthed, as a group of 15 African American students felt left out of their school community. YBW invited guest speakers, went on field trips, and received recognition in local newspapers and was spotlighted on BET television on 3 occasions. YBW later evolved into what is now known as the DREAMS club which stands for Dedicated Responsible Enthusiastic And Motivated Student, that included boys as well.
Merrick Deans was born and raised in Northern Virginia. After receiving his bachelor’s degree from George Mason University, he started his career working for E*Trade Financial as a Trade Desk Analyst and later transitioned to Federal contracting, working for Booz Allen Hamilton. Now he works for Pricewaterhouse Coopers as a Project Management Consultant with a focus in system implementation projects. Mr. Deans has served on a number of work related boards, both as a member of the Associates Forum and as the Chairman of the Staff Advisory Council, where his efforts and leadership bridged the gap between senior management and staff level employees regarding policy development, firm initiatives, and vertical communications. Additionally, Mr. Deans supported PwC’s Black Affinity Network in developing social and educational events to stimulate networking and knowledge transfer among the Firm’s African American employees.
Merrick currently attends Mount Zion Baptist Church in Arlington, VA, where he serves as the Director of the Young Adult Ministry. He has worked with a number of young adults within his church over the past two years to expand the ministry. Now, the Young Adult Ministry hosts bi-weekly bible studies, quarterly programs focused on education, philanthropy, and fellowship, annual Emphasis events and sponsors college care packages. Merrick has recently pursued his vocation for teaching and has served in multiple teaching capacities within his church, having taught vacation bible school classes as well as teen and young adult bible studies. “Words From My Whiteboard” has become a regular staple in the growth of his inspirational social media presence.
Pastor T. L. Brower, son of the late Reverend James T. Brown and Mrs. Doris Greene was born in Asheboro, N.C. After graduating high school Pastor Brower enlisted in the U. S. Marines and was stationed at Camp Lejeune, N. C. Afterwards he moved to Sanford, N. C. where he attended Church of God of Prophecy under the leadership of his father Reverend James Brown.
While evangelizing at the Church of God of Prophecy, Pastor Brower was called to preach. He received his ministerial training through Tomlinson Bible College in Cleveland, Tennessee.
After fulfilling the requirements for pastoralship,T.L. began ministering in Chapel Hill, N. C. After serving in Chapel Hill for three years he moved his ministry to Sanford, N. C. where he is the Establishmentarian and Pastor of Restoration Through Christ Ministries, Inc. located at 4282 Ponderosa Rd. Sanford, N. C.
Pastor Brower has been teaching and preaching the word of God for 24 years. He is one that loves the Lord and he loves to preach. He is one that hears and knows the voice of God and is lead and directed by the Holy Spirit. He is a man of patience, excellence, a true Shepherd of his flock, a sojourner who recognizes the potential in people and encourages them to obtain it.
Bridge to Freedom Foundation's mission is to ensure that survivors of modern day slavery are able to build the skills and resources needed to escape the cycle of modern slavery and abuse while attaining and achieving lives they choose. BTFF strives to accomplish this through targeted and unique evidence-based programs.
Bridge to Freedom Foundation was founded in December 2008 to bridge gaps in information and services that hinder the growth of survivors of modern slavery. BTFF accomplishes this through research, program development and evaluations, services, and linking the for-profit, academic, and public worlds to the anti-slavery movement. Rather than provide duplicate services, BTFF prides itself on working with those in the anti-slavery movement to enhance and bridge gaps in next-step programs for survivors. BTFF's unique and individual focus seeks to move survivors past the point of survival and into a place where they can thrive.
Chauncey Strong, originally from Newark NJ, earned his BA degree in Social Work from Elizabeth City State University, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, in 1991 and his MSW from Norfolk State University, in Norfolk, Virginia in 1993.
He is currently a foster care supervisor with Fairfax County Department of Family Services in Fairfax, Virginia and has worked for 20 years in child welfare. He is currently the Board Chair of Foster Care Alumni of America, a trainer, motivational speaker, and a committed advocate for children and families. Chauncey has dedicated his career to helping improve the outcomes of children and families in need who are involved in the child welfare system.
Howard Cook was born, raised and still resides in Arlington, Virginia. Currently
works as the Frequency and Infrastructure Coordinator for PCIA, a subsidiary of the
Federal Communication Commission, He has a strong background in local and state
government development and management. For over 20 years Howard has worked for
various national, state and local associations and government municipalities. Throughout
professional development he has acquired skills in team-building, leadership, program
management, member services, events promotions and planning. That only half the story... As a Promoter Howard Cook has a huge following and a reputation for hosting some of the most well attended sold out Galas in the DC Metropolitan area as well as concerts of World Renound Recording Artist . Many know the Name and the Face but how many really know the man behind the magic.
How in the world does not stand out in a culture of continuos buzz? Everybody everywhere is doing everything to succeed! This make is necessary to develop a very specific strategy in order to succeed. This makes it necessary to get RADICAL! Now, radical does not always mean big, scary and against the world? It means innovative, forward thinking and leadership of the pack. Today’s show is all about that - get radical with our thinking, getting radical with our branding, getting radical with ourselves by shaking up that which holds us back from progressing.
Its time… to get RADICAL
The eveloution of the DJ
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A disc jockey (abbreviated D.J. or DJ) is a person who mixes recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" (sometimes spelled "disk", although this is now uncommon) referred to phonograph records, not the later compact discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.
There are several types of disc jockey. Radio DJs or radio personalities introduce and play music that is broadcast on AM, FM, shortwave, digital or internet radio stations. Club DJs select and play music in bars, nightclubs or discothèques, or at parties or raves, or even in stadiums. Hip hop DJs select and play music using multiple turntables to back up one or more MCs/rappers, perform turntable scratching to create percussive sounds, and are also often music producers who use turntablism and sampling to create backing instrumentals for new tracks. In reggae, the DJ (deejay) is a vocalist who raps, "toasts", or chats over pre-recorded rhythm tracks while the individual choosing and playing them is referred to as a selector.[1] Mobile DJs travel with portable sound systems and play recorded music at a variety of events. Some mobile DJs also serve as the master of ceremonies or MC directing the attention of attendees, and maintaining a room-wide focus on what is included in the event's agenda.[2] According to a 2012 study, there are approximately 1¼ million professional disc jockeys in the world.[3]
The title "DJ" is also commonly used by DJs in front of their real names or adopted pseudonyms as a title to denote their profession and the music they play.
Do you have regrets about certain things you may have said to people in your professional or personal life? What about the way you behaved during a meeting, the way you spoke to someone in passing? You’re not alone. Many are passionate about their work and company, and do not always find it easy for you to communicate their thoughts. Some topics are just controversial. Other conversation topics could probably be resolved if we took the time to understand and deliver messages in emotionally mature ways. This is what we’er talking about on the next show. How Emotionally Intelligent Are You …, ? How should we? How would we? Well, look.
Dr. Lynn is a licensed psychologist and CEO for Lynn & Associates.
The National Coalition to Save Our Mall is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization of designers, historians, artists, preservationists, and concerned citizens founded in 2000 to protect and enhance the integrity of the National Mall. The Coalition is the only organized voice for the public on Mall matters.
Their mission is to seek a broad, forward-looking visionary plan for the National Mall that recognizes its value to all Americans as a symbol of our country's founding ideals, the People’s Place, and a stage for our evolving democracy.
The Coalition advances its goals through public advocacy holding public forums and presentations to educate audiences and identify the Mall’s needs; and publish reports advocating long-range solutions.
They are urging Congress and the President to establish an independent, 18-month National Mall Commission to bring all constituencies to the table, including the public and District of Columbia government, to create a long-term, visionary plan for the National Mall in its 3rd century. The original visionary plan, the L’Enfant Plan of 1791 for Washington, D.C. (the 1st Century Mall) and the second visionary plan, the McMillan Commission Plan of 1902 (the 2nd Century Mall), cannot accommodate modern needs for new museums and public use.
The National Mall is one of the country’s most symbolic landscapes, a major destination for visitors from the U.S. and around the world, and a major urban park for DC residents. Oversight of the Mall is divided among 6 government agencies and 14 Congressional committees.
The Asheboro Improvement Association is a community organization committed to the betterment of others in their local community. The group has recently taken on the enormous task of saving their local facilities that houses the boys and girls club after school program, and day care. Where will the children go, what will they do if they do not have the support and backing of their community. Well, the Asheboro Improvement association is not willing to find to out. They are stepping up to the challenge and are answering the call of Leadership. Welcome board members Dexter Trogdon Jr. and Ms. Centerra Harris.
Warren is a proven leader. As a former U.S. Army Officer with a history of successfully leading and directing global operations and programs, and the activities of over 2,200 senior staff personnel, Warren is a consummate professional who understands doing what is right for his country and his community. Throughout his career, he has been lauded for his dynamic abilities to supervise, lead, and direct military and senior federal and contract employees, manage a variety of strategic planning projects in an emergency management environment, and develop and implement continuity of operations programs. Warren has commanded, with distinction, multiple overseas military deployments, managing and directing all facets of administrative and logistics operations for 2,200+ joint and combined military and civilian personnel and setting conditions for units to achieve individual and collective strategic partnership goals. In addition, he volunteered in the community as a board member on Maryland’s Business Roundtable for Education, a Big Brother for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capitol Region, President of his community’s Home Owner’s Association, Board Member of the National Black Justice Coalition, and Membership Chair, National Association of Black Veterans—Prince George’s County. Finally, Warren has orchestrated and facilitated numerous high-profile engagements and events, and fostered relationships and built coalitions with senior political and military officials during numerous White House and Capitol Hill events, and during congressional delegation oversight visits. Warren Christopher is no stranger to tough, demanding and complex work.
Lewis E. Forrest II, is the Executive Director of George Mason University’s Early Identification Program (EIP). EIP is the university’s college access program for first-generation college students. His primary responsibilities are for student success, program development/delivery, stakeholder cultivation, collaboration and partnership, and fundraising. He has served in many roles with EIP including the positions of Tutoring Coordinator, Assistant, and Associate Director.
In 2007 Lewis joined the Professional School Counseling staff at Osbourn Park High School with Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS). While there he also served as PWCS’ County Coordinator for the EIP. He is an Alum of George Mason receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in African-American Studies. In 2005 he received his Master’s degree in Counseling and Development and was recognized by the College of Education and Human Development for outstanding achievement and academic excellence.
In 2012 he received the Positive Impact Award recognizing the embodiment of his department’s core values and his efforts to engage and honor the work of his staff.
He loves music, sports, and maximizing time with his family.
King Connections, is a Benefits Corporation, is a business consulting firm and strategic thinking partner for socially responsible CEO’s, small businesses, and non-profits. We manage our clients’ key connections using customized business systems in the areas of leadership, management, marketing, and operations.
Our mission is to provide our clients with a personalized scalable business-marketing system that is measurable, results-driven, and effective. Our business systems focus on marketing and management by facilitating the connecting, engaging, and leveraging of socially responsible CEOs, small business owners, and non-profits’ resources, strategic partners, and clients. Our philosophy is Doing Great by Doing Good by establishing and managing Engagement Circles comprised of Benefit Corporations and non-profits that are committed to making a measurable-positive impact on the community.
King Connections is committed to making a social impact by providing funds and resources to community based non-profit organizations whose mission is to provide affordable housing and education in the areas of financial literacy, entrepreneurship, business development, neighborhood connected, youth programs, elderly assistance, homeless services, job training, and employment services. King Connections will assist these organizations with building and managing networks using social media, videos, seminars, webinars, and product development.
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Why is branding so important to me?
Many have not figured out how to create success around their vision for a greater life for themselves and those they want to help. One reason why is because a vision in itself is often bigger than the visionary who produces it, and most times a vision requires the help of many other gifted and talented people to assist in bringing it to fruition. When we create room for others to help, we ensure that our vision gets a chance to live outside our hearts and minds. This allows for our vision to live on even after we die. This is why I show people of vision how to conceptualize, clarify and cast that vision in a way that the world can understand it and help bring it to life. Then, I brand and market that vision (and the visionary) according to their own timeline. I get to work with ordinary people who wish to do extraordinary and world - changing things. God blessed me with my gift. The men and women I work with bless me with the opportunity to help them communicate their stories. Communication is one of my gifts. Branding is one way it is manifested.
Defying genres and transcending the standard music industry labels, songwriter & singer Janice B. has created her own style which she calls “Eclectic Soul”. Whether it’s R & B, jazz, blues, rock, country, or house music it is soulful. There is feeling and depth of emotion at the core of all of her songs that everyone can relate to. “Music is the one thing that connects all of us and I want to be a part of bringing people together through song and lyrics,” says Janice.
Born in Washington, D.C. and growing up in Maryland, Janice B. has been singing and writing since she was a small child. Janice began her professional music career as the co-founder and lead vocalist of the band Intuition. After a fairly successful five year run, Intuition disbanded and Janice continued as a songwriter and solo performer. A chance meeting on MySpace with producer MoRece of Stinkiface Music and their songwriting work together resulted in Janice being the first singer signed to the Stinkiface label. Currently working on her 3rd CD with MoRece, Janice continues her songwriting journey collaborating with many talented artists. She is working with International DJ/Producer N'Dinga Gaba on several house music tracks. Their song "Feeling Fine" gained worldwide attention in 2013 when it charted in the top ten on the Traxsource Soulful House chart. Janice also writes and performs with singer/songwriter QueenEarth and their duo Queen B. Outside of her own projects she continues to help other artists develop their songwriting skills.
Janice is on the board of the Baltimore Songwriters Association, is a member of the Songwriters Association of Washington D.C., and is a voting member of The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (producers of The Grammys).
Eric is a professional speaker who has delivered training and motivational speeches to help businesses and individuals realize their goals by Unleashing Their Unlimited Potential. He has shared this inspirational message for professional and personal success with companies, associations and congregations across the country. Eric's specialty is time management and he is known as your Procrastination Prevention Partner. His message will inspire you to maximize your time, minimize your stress, and break the habit of procrastination so that you operate in your Divine calling.
Richmond Hill earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and his Master’s Degree in Counseling from North Carolina State University and is currently a doctoral candidate in the Higher Education Administration program at The George Washington University. Richmond served as a counselor and Counseling Director in the Prince William County Public School System for 9 years before transitioning to work in student affairs at Northern Virginia Community College. Richmond is a counselor and assistant professor for student development at NOVA’s Woodbridge Campus. He also serves as the coordinator for retention, transition programs, and high school outreach.
Considered the Olivia Pope, Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart of dating, the Date Whisperer possesses a unique combination of problem-solving skills, passion and expertise in identifying and addressing challenges in dating.
Commonly referred to as the relationship fixer; the Date Whisperer has over 10 years of experience solving the romantic relationship problems of men and women from all walks of life.
Whether it is a successful corporate tycoon that keeps striking out at love, a young professional struggling to make sense of a relationship that just won’t progress, or a single-parent ready for a fresh start, the Date Whisperer has successfully tackled the unique challenges of her diverse clients. Her insight comes from an innate gift to quickly assess her clients during their first meeting, to identify harmful character traits that are hindering them from finding their true love. Combined with her experiences gleamed from the medical profession, being an entrepreneur and a mother that has experienced the highs and lows of dating, the Date Whisperer has an holistic approach to relationships that consistently leaves clients a 100% satisfied! There’s only one catch… you must follow ALL her rules.
Pastor McCoy was released by God to fulfill the mandate to serve the body of Jesus Christ. Her “Keeping it Real,” spirited style of illuminating the spoken word of God, is life changing, and has empowered the community to seek a personal relationship with God. Inspired by God, Pastor McCoy accepted the call to preach and teach God’s Word in July of 1995. In August 2004, Pastor McCoy enrolled in Howard University School of Divinity Divinity and after two years of study; she transferred to the Richmond Virginia Seminary where she graduated in May 2007, with a Masters of Divinity Degree. In January 2008, she publicly announced her calling, preached her initial sermon and was licensed by the Mount Zion Baptist Church of Arlington, Virginia.
Rev. Latisha (Tish) Thomas is an Itinerant Elder at Reid Temple AME Church in Glenn Dale, Maryland under the dynamic leadership of the Rev. Dr. Lee P. Washington. At Reid Temple, she currently serves the 15,000-member congregation as the Information Officer for the Ministerial Staff, records voiceovers for video/audio ministry announcements, and on Sunday mornings beginning at 11:15am, she can be seen on the “Reid Temple Live Network” broadcast as the host and online minister bridging the gap between the live services in the sanctuary and the hundreds of online worshipers. Rev. Tish holds a BA from Savannah State University, an MS from American University, and an M.Div. from Howard University School of Divinity. She is the Corporate Communications Officer for a boutique consulting firm in Washington, DC that provides analytical and advisory services on legislative, regulatory, and public-policy issues affecting financial services companies in the U.S. and abroad.
Often featured on HBO's "The Wire" Lamont Carey, born in Washington, DC, is an internationally known and award winning spokenword artist, as well as a filmmaker, author, workshop facilitator and motivational speaker. Mr. Carey began his career in the arts performing as a spoken word artist, earning him an appearance on HBO’s “Def Poetry Jam” and B.E.T.’s “Lyric Café”. In 2005, he formed LaCarey Entertainment, LLC which was instrumental in casting over 200 actors including himself on HBO’s series “The Wire”. Mr. Carey has also been featured on various radio shows including Washington D.C.’s WHUR, WPGC, WPFW and Canada’s KCUA as well as “The Michael Baisden Show” and “The Al Sharpton Show”. His play “Learning to be a Mommy” debuted at the John F. Kennedy Center’s “Terrace Theatre” in Washington, DC.
Pulpits, playgrounds sometimes prison cells and media publications are places where you are likely to experience the presence of Reginald Williams walking in his purpose.
Recognized and credited with being an ardent advocate for men, Mr. Williams' personal mission is the restoration of families, and he believes this occurs with the resurrection of men. If you want to heal families start by encouraging and educating men to boldly occupy their protective position, Williams proclaims.
Williams' calling to heal families is evident in his role as a Lead Facilitator at Adam's House (a Prince George's County re-entry/anger management program) where his influence has positively impacted the lives of thousands of men during the past seven years. His spirit of transparency complemented by his demand for men to be authentic connects him to his clients in a unique and transforming way.
Ms. Kisha Lee is the Founder & CEO of Purpose Television & Productions - a company that is designed to help people discover & fulfill their life’s purpose. A company that helps give voice to individuals in the community who are living out there purpose!
Purpose Productions also focuses on creating and & producing videos such as commercials, weddings, documentaries, slideshows, competitions, interviews, concerts & events.
Kisha Lee comes from a line of pastors & ministers and at the age of 7 she started to recognize her connection with God & she began to hear her Inner Voice. She diligently began to seek God for her calling and purpose; at the age of 17 she felt the strong urge to be a voice to encourage others to live happier and more meaningful lives nationally & around the world.
As a child she had to overcome several obstacles, in spite of it all she was determined to do all the things she was told she couldn't do.
Even while battling dyslexia, Kisha won an Optimus Essay Writing Contest & gave a speech to the City Council Members of her home town. Kisha did all of this without proper diagnosis or medication. She also went on to attend the School of Communication Arts graduating in Computer Graphic Arts & Animation.
Kisha Lee is also a singer & song writer. She is humbled at the gifts & talents God has blessed her with. It is her mission to show as many people as possible, that living out your purpose in life, having a one-on-one relationship with God & accepting yourself for who God has made you to be, brings you true joy & happiness.
Chicago singer, songwriter, and emcee, Gemstones is the definition of a true talent. Gemstones began his career in 2001 when he linked up with then unknown fellow Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco. Fiasco and his partner, 1st and 15th Productions founder Charles Patton immediately signed Gemstones and in 2006, he released his first project, Untamed Beast.
Later that year, MTV gave Gemstones the opportunity of a lifetime when he hosted Chicago’s version of the network’s document series “My Block”.
While working on various projects, including Lupe Fiasco’s Food and Liquor and The Cool, Gemstones’ music reached international level, while also being featured on tracks with Drake, and Jay-Z as well as touring the world as part of Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool Tour. Gemstones began putting together his debut album “Troubles of The World” and in the summer of 2007. After traveling the country Gemstones later released his follow up project, The Testimony of Gemstones.
Following the release of The Testimony of Gemstones, in 2009 Gemstones decided to part ways with his 1st and 15th family. He took a small hiatus from music, to build a relationship with God and accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He also focused his attention on building his own brand and expanding his fanbase. In 2010, Gemstones re-emerged and released his highly anticipated street album Road to Glory: My Story. With the release of Road to Glory,
By building his company “Gemstones for Life”, he is actively touring and performing in various cities . Fans can look forward to newly inspired music from Gemstones, reaching a global audience from all walks of life through his creative and eclectic reinvention.
Amiss O. Mega is proclaiming his hometown Hoodbridge, VA, where he set on the throne as the self-proclaimed “King of VA”, Amiss continues to stake his claim as the next music industry mega star. His self-produced debut group duo project “The Faculty” titled cut “Swalla Back” (over 10,000 sold) professionally caught the ear of Stu Rick (Red Sony) Distribution which lead to a short-term deal. Not one to rest on his laurels, Amiss continues to keep his eyes on the prize and the streets selling over 40,000 Mix tapes. Note the following DJ Lust “Summer Time Shootout, Indy Mitape “Work Aint Hard” Vol.1 featuring Freeway (Roc A Fella), King of VA Vol. 1 & 2, Stop Da Frontin Vol. 1, VA’s Most Wanted Vol. 1, VA Kings Vol. 1, The Collabs Mixtape Vol 1. , Untamed Aggression and Most Recent Project original Mixtape titled "King Bull" which can be found on Livemixtapes.com . His hustle lead to several high-profile interviews and spins on multiple internet and underground radio shows. Amiss recently solidified a major business move by forming, Entourage 4 Music LLC, a self-contained entertainment company. In addition, to establishing Entourage 4 Music LLC, Amiss is finishing his first release LP “Best Thing Out” under his new label, Entourage 4 Music just released two singles from Amiss O.mega "Trap" and "Ohh" which can be found on iTunes, Google Play and many other online music stores. The Entourage Network has noteworthy contacts that consist of industry executives, producers and artist, such as Universal Music Reps, Texx (R&B Singer Tank’s Military Productions), Joe Blast (Production for Jay Z, Ja Rule, & DMX), Barz & Hooks (Producer), Jaffe (Producers), Big Mike Allen (Silver Spoon Music), In addition to the Entourage 4 Music Network.
Akia Garnett's goal is to take people from zero to 30,000 ft. in thought and action. She helps visionaries and high achievers cast a company and / or life vision and mission so that they can make immediate and long lasting impacts on the world. An entrepreneur, expert in marketing and communication, and business operations, and she brings over 15 years of demonstrated, practical experience in designing and implementing proven approaches to solving the complex challenges facing public and private organizations. Akia's expertise is relevant to commercial, nonprofit and government sectors. She is the creator of the Brandbuilder Continuous Improvement Process™ model, a communication tool. Akia is a speaker, author, educator and business owner, that believes excellence is a spirit not a destination..
T-DUBB born Timothy White is a native of Newport News, VA. He is a very unique rap artist with a very unique rap style. His style is a blend of southern and east coast hip hop. He has a very energetic rap style that will get you out of your seat and have you saying "I'm Fresh" or have you glad you're "Back In Da Hood". He tells finely detailed stories with beats straight from the belly of the south. DJ Jack of Spade from 103 Jamz has quoted this about his music, "This is the type of music we make in VA".
As co-founder, President and CEO of NucoreVision, Inc., Ted Fells brings more than twelve years of executive management experience within the federal government contracting arena. An accomplished strategist, his expertise in the areas of project management and consulting, business development have led to the company's significant venture growth in other areas to include information assurance, network engineering, web based application development and training services. Ted Fells has also earned the reputation for being fair, dedicated, and always accessible to NucoreVision's customer base, which includes the Department of Defense, and various other Federal Department agencies. Ted Fells is committed to initiating a positive change within his church and local community and also encourages others to do so. As a result of his commitment, NucoreVision launched various community services initiatives through numerous causes. Ted Fells has also been recognized for his achievements as an Outstanding Entrepreneur Under 40 by the Minority Diversity Council, named as one of the Top 100 Small Businesses in Maryland by DiversityBusiness.com, winner of the first ICE Small Business Award of Excellence by the Morehouse University Entrepreneurship Program, honored as one of the 50 Most Powerful CEOs by Minority Enterprise Executive Council, honored as a Top Minority Supplier of the Year by the MDDC Minority Supplier Development Council, and nominated for the SBA Minority Small Business Person of the Year award. Ted Fells is an alumnus of Norfolk State University, where he received a BS in Management and Computer Information Systems, as well as a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.
SADDLE BROWN, hailing from Lincolnton, NC, grew up enmeshed in Country (the music and the lifestyle). It's a classic tale of a hot young talent learning his craft in the heart of the South. Over the years, he became a regular part of the house band at Yesteryears in Charlotte, NC. He also appeared several times as a special guest on the Ken Linker Variety Televised Showcase. His poise and charisma in front of the camera even earned him a spot as co-host of the show for a year. SADDLE entered the Queen City Talent Search at Cricket Arena in Charlotte, NC. By the time he'd watched the first 58 contestants rap, he realized that he might have signed up for the wrong competition! Walking onto the stage wearing a cowboy hat, the hip-hop crowd started laughing. It didn't get much better when his backing CD started skipping. SADDLE kept going, saying, "I guess the sound system's only set up for rap. That's okay, I don't need it. He launched into an a cappella reading of Tim McGraw's "Angry All the Time". The crowd loved it. He ended up taking first place and the $10,000 check. But that's just SADDLE BROWN. Nothing stops this guy! On his first visit to Nashville a few months ago, SADDLE walked into Opry Mills during the Traveling Music Television National Connection Talent Show. He entered completely unprepared, and ended up taking first place in the semi-final round. I suppose that's what prompted his move to Nashville. He landed his first showcase just one month after arriving. A top of the charts producer, attended, and was instantly converted into a rabid SADDLE supporter. SADDLE's recently completed his first CD on Music Row, writing and singing all of his own material, and has an impressive catalog of over 300 songs.
The VisionHelp Group is an association of leading Developmental Vision Specialists practicing in the United States. Many of the members are University Professors, have written textbooks and frequently lecture on various aspects of vision treatment and vision therapy. All are Board Certified in developmental vision and vision therapy through the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. The members of the VisionHelp Group meet regularly to share experiences and discuss the latest developments and best practices in their field. All group members maintain their own private practices, and are available to see new patients for consultation. Read more: http://www.visionhelp.com/vh_finddoctor.html#ixzz2iOntn96O
Marvcus Raymond Patton (the Los Angeles, California Native) is a former professional football player who was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the 8th round of the 1990 NFL Draft, from UCLA. Patton played in 13 NFL seasons from 1990 to 2002 for the Buffalo Bills, the Washington Redskins, and the Kansas City Chiefs. Patton never missed a regular season game in his entire career. After earning a full-time starting role in his fourth season with the Bills, he started all but three games for the remainder of his career. Currently, Patton resides in the Northern VA with his lovely wife, Dr. Ina Patton, and their two daughters. Marvcus is a Entrepreneur that owns sports-themed restaurants in Northern Virginia, one of which is Lucky's Sports Theatre and Grill in Springfield, Virginia, and The All American Steakhouse in Woodbridge, VA. Patton and his wife also created a children's apparel and book company, Girls Like Math. Girls Like Math boasts a product line that promotes positive images for girls and challenges gender stereotypes with fun, hip clothing and entertaining books and games. Patton is also passionate about giving back to youth through Motivational speaking and various other charitable causes.
A Brand New Show featured on A Measure of Truth on blog Talk Radio.com. Turn it up is all bout independent recording artist of all kinds R&B, Rap, Jazz, Soul, Rock, Gospel even Country! But the primary reason for Turn It Up is to feature and help independent artist to take it to the next level... by showcasing new music, sharing studio recording tips and tricks to HELP make your tracks stand out like the pro's and industry information to help you to choose the right path and keep you in the game. Every week we will bring you new artist, industry insiders, and fresh new tracks that you WON'T be able to hear it anywhere else. The truth is if you are and independent artist trying to make it music biz... you need all the help you can get! So let's stop playing! Get your demos together and get ready to Turn It UP!
Kimberly A. Worthy is an educator, author, lecturer and workshop facilitator, and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Howard University Middle School of Mathematics & Science in Washington, D.C. (Howard), where she has taught Social Studies and English Language Arts. In 2011 and 2012, she spent a total of four months as a “Teach With Africa” Teacher Training Fellow and was a member of the Leadership Team in the LEAP Science and Math Schools in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. Also during 2011 and 2012, Kimberly served as the Curriculum Specialist for both the Mobile Learning Institute with the Pearson Foundation and the Smithsonian Institute and the Smithsonian’s African Art, COSMOS Advisory Committee. A native of the District of Columbia, Kimberly is a graduate of Spelman College and is a member of the National Alliance of Black School Educators, Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society & Professional Association in Education, and National Network of State Teachers of the Year.
Sarad Davenport serves as the Director of the City of Promise in Charlottesville, Virginia where he and team of neighbors, officials, and partners are building a cradle-to-college-and-career pathway for young people. Most recently, Davenport worked for the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) in Washington, DC where he taught on team seeking to build a culture of college going in under-resourced communities. Davenport is an ordained Baptist minister and studied Practical Theology at the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. He earned a B.S. degree in Communications and a minor in English from Old Dominion University in 2001. After graduation, Sarad delved into a career in media and educational technology. While in this field, he felt a unique call to make a difference in the lives of young people and their educational pursuits and made the shift to full-time work in the field of education. The culmination of his life experience has led him back to his hometown of Charlottesville to lead the City of Promise initiative. Brandon Price is a native of Asheboro, NC, and a graduate of Fayetteville State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science concentrating in Public Administration. Coaching, teaching, and steering the focus of these youth have become a part of the “Passion of Price”. February of 2013, Price released his first book entitled “The Precipice”; a book focused on preparing for opportunities. In the literary piece Price discusses thoughts and concepts that need to be considered while preparing for opportunities.
High stakes Testing, National Core Standards, Skyrocketing College Tuition...Much is changing in Education! If you have or know school-aged children or plan to continue your educational pursuits. You don't want to miss The Brown Bag, w/MTB on this upcoming Sat. at 11am! Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings (Superintendent of Schools, Shaker Heights OH) will Join Mr. Richmond L. Hill (Counselor, Asst. Professor - Northern VA Community College) for an informative and empowering discussion on: Educational Empowerment ~ Helping our Children succeed in school!(WebLink will be posted on fb prior to live taping)Email or Tweet your questions for our guests, to be asked live to: Email@brownsleadership.com or @MTBrown98 #ComeHungryLeave Blessed
The Brown Bag With Michael T Brown. Real Talk! Nothing Fancy, Just Good Food For Thought. Come Hungry Leave Blessed. Tiffany P. Smith is a native of Northern Virginia. She holds 10 years of experience in human resources ranging from private industry to public sector. She has received her bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management and has her professional in human resources (PHR) certification. Currently, she attends Penn State University and will receive her master's degree in Human Resources and Employee Relations next year. Ms. Smith is also the Vice Chair of the Personnel Committee of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. (PNBC). Currently, she has launched StellaHR Consulting that focuses on the HR needs of churches, small businesses, and individuals. She has a sincere passion for HR and an even greater passion and love for God, and the enrichment of His people.
The Affirmation Circle, a group of women who have firmly decided to take life by the reigns and proactively co-create our destiny with God. We create plans and hold each other accountable. Our group is part inspirational, part supportive, and all fun. As we continue to grow, we are committed to developing an empowering environment. In our circle women are given the freedom to: 1. Be her BEST SELF 2. Dream her BIGGEST DREAMS 3. Plan and put POSITIVE ACTION behind her dreams 4. BE SUPPORTED while supporting other group members
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Britton Smith is the Co-Founder of Smith Warfield, a National Campaign
Strategies firm that specializes in helping organizations and candidates
appeal to a more modern and reflective demographic. Britton attended Rust
College in Holly Springs, MS where he received a B.A. in Political Science.
After beginning his career in the political realm serving as a page for his
State Senator and Representative, he would later work in several capacities
on Capitol Hill. After a brief stint in the U.S. Department of State,
Britton hit the campaign trail full time, working for candidates in
Virginia, Montana and in his home state of Mississippi.
Britton has also worked for several Members of Congress as well as the
Mississippi State Senate. He has received many accolades and is the creator
of the W.A. McMillan Leadership Conference.
Artist, businessman, mogul; this may be the best way to describe Cesar Gallardo a.k.a. Fidel Cashflow, who is an independent Latin American Hip-Hop artist and entrepreneur making waves in the entertainment world. New York native, raised in South Jamaica, Queens, he skillfully combines his uniquely urban music with other ventures including publishing, photography, videography and talent development, Fidel Cashflow continues to prove that it is possible to be successful in the music industry without being signed to a major label. He proudly carries the flag for self-promoting independent artists who are doing well without necessarily going mainstream.
Some of the most notable achievements thus far have been recording a song with Kool G Rap for his first album entitled Year of The Hustler, appearing live on B.E.T., opening up for artists like Snoop Dogg, Twista, Pitbull and headlining many of his own shows.
Better Understanding Disabilities is a nonprofit organization of compassionate, comprehensive, qualified professionals who work to educate parents to improve the lives of children with learning disabilities. When a child is first identified as a student in need of services, many parents have no knowledge of the process until they receive a parent handbook during an individualize education plan (IEP) meeting. The parent handbook is often written in a language unfamiliar to most parents. Parents are often overwhelmed by this meeting because it is not like a familiar parent-teacher conference. The meeting includes many educational professionals (administrator, teacher, therapists, counselor, psychologist, etc.
BUD was established in 2012 to advocate for and empower parents to seek the necessary services for their children upon initial identification of a learning disability. Annette Says BUD is uniquely qualified to assist and inform parents because for over 20 years I have been involved with the special education maze both as a parent and a teacher.
Who is Remedy? Popularly known as Remedy Da Franchise, she is making moves many cannot. Growing up in musical family, Remedy took it to another level. Not just as a fan, but as one that changes the game and spearheads the future of Hip-Hop. Remedy found her path as many others do - by accident. This former basketball phenom had a career-ending injury and chose to focus on her craft. When many would give up, she took it to the next level by rhyming and writing and finding the missing pieces. As a female in an oversaturated genre, Remedy found her niche. With a huge fanbase on twitter, instagram and facebook, Remedy is not just a shot in the dark, online phenom. She brings her work ethic into every move she makes. Remedy Da Franchise Welcome to Turn It UP!
Uri Elite Born in Gainesville, Florida and Raised in Fredericksburg VA.. Started writing poetry at the age of 11 as a way to get things out when no one would listen. Just one of the ways to help cope with the challenges of being Bi-racial. Struggling with Issues concerning acceptance from peers kept me from pursuing my dream prior to the formation T.S.O.C; where he gained encouragement by joining in. Uri say “Music has always been a way out for me and I always had a way with words. “
AlysonWilliams is an immensely talented recording artist who can sing classic soul ballads, jazz standards as well as legitimate Broadway showtunes with the greatest of ease. Born and raised in Harlem, daughter of noted Jazz trumpeter and bandleader Bobby Booker, Alyson first demonstrated her stage talents at the age of four. She studied dance under the tutelage of, Arthur Mitchell, of The Dance Theater of Harlem. She also studied with Alvin Ailey and numerous other dance companies, which in time would lead to a dance scholarship to Marymount College.
As an independent Billboard-ranked musician, producer, owner of the music label, Three Keys Music, and NAACP Image Award nominee, International Jazz Keyboardist/Pianist Marcus Johnson has emerged as one of the young lions of the music world. Johnson’s unique self-taught style of piano play has earned him distinction among his peers, praise within the media and accolades across the music industry. Marcus has released more than fifteen (15) Billboard charted CDs, and has the distinction of having his groundbreaking 2008 Billboard Top 20 Contemporary Jazz FLO CDs which consisted of three distinct albums -- FLO Chill, FLO Romance and FLO Standards , all charting Top 10 on Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts simultaneously. And now, he continues his quest for success in the business world with his lifestyle branding company, FLO Brands, LLC.
Alyson Williams is an immensely talented recording artist who can sing classic soul ballads, jazz standards as well as legitimate Broadway showtunes with the greatest of ease. Born and raised in Harlem, daughter of noted Jazz trumpeter and bandleader Bobby Booker, Alyson first demonstrated her stage talents at the age of four. She studied dance under the tutelage of, Arthur Mitchell, of The Dance Theater of Harlem. She also studied with Alvin Ailey and numerous other dance companies, which in time would lead to a dance scholarship to Marymount College.
FiL Straughan has been singing and writing music for many years. His distinctive blend of the energy of Marvin Gaye and the passion of Luther Vandross can be heard on all of the many recordings to his credit. It is a sound rooted in the classics, with the modernity and personality of FiL – a personality that can be heard in the inspiration, experience and passion within each and every song. Definitely a creative force, FiL also enjoys collaborating with others – whether he has co-written the song or is simply adding his rich voice to the mix.
FiL released his first UK album in 2008 to fantastic acclaim. His second, 'FiL the SouL', was released in July 2011 and is already on a radio station near you! It is available on iTunes, Amazon, and CDBaby, as well as streaming services such as Spotify.
In the past FiL has worked with Ray Lewis’ Drifters, Hot Chocolate, and many others. It is a testament to his versatility and skill that such a variety of producers, DJs and musicians have requested his smooth voice and energetic presence on collaborative ventures. From Jazz to House, and everything in between, FiL Straughan knows music, and it shines through in his accomplished and unique vocal skill.
FiL’s most recent public project was with bassist George Anderson from Shakattack – ‘Lay Your Hands On Me’, which is currently in rotation on the UK radio station Smooth FM, and others.
It is nothing short of amazing how something as seemingly insignificant as a men’s neck -tie could become a game changer in the way a young man views himself. Through this program finds he has more things in common with those who are successful and consider this attire the standard than they could have ever imagined and are inspired regardless of their past, to pursue their true potential.
"The Tie That Binds," a tie tying event produced to give young men ages 15 to 18 some of the lessons they didn't receive from their fathers, was a tremendous success and had a powerful impact on the young men involved as well as the mentors who shared their real life stories. Each shared turning points in their lives and the realization that the choice is always your own . The workshop, which included powerful speakers, a lunch at Carrabbas, and monogrammed shirts and ties gifted to each participated, was graded at 4.8 out of a possible 5. Adam Alston, the keynote speaker, had the greatest impact on the youth as he shared his story of being convicted at 18 to 25 years in prison.
Welcome to the group entitled “Transform 2 Transcend, Transforming People to Transform the World.” This is one of a few trademarks that I have developed to capture and communicate a belief and methodology for becoming the best of who we are in order to transcend the “average” thereby leaving a dynamic legacy that our children’s children can be proud of.
After all, what are we here to deliver anyway?
In my discussions, I realized that many of us have critical information that would prove very beneficial to those struggling to transform. We can help each other. So, why not share that. It might help someone stay in their home, obtain a job, get critical counseling for a loved one before devastation arrests them in a state of depression.
So, here’s the question. How do you SURVIVE until you THRIVE? I don’t have all the answers, but if you ask the community, you might be surprised.
The Book Look is your online TV source for celebrating books, authors, celebrities and events relevant to the African American community. The Book Look is a popular review show commonly regarded as the industry’s video hub for African American literature.  
Charisse is the award-winning author of the children’s books, I Am Barack Obama (2009), I Dream for You a World: A Covenant for Our Children(2007) and Nappy (2006), as well as Songs of a Sistermom: Motherhood Poems (2004). I Am Barack Obama recently won a 2009 Honor Award from Skipping Stones Multicultural Magazine. Charisse is the founder of a publishing company, Brand Nu Words LLC where she has sold over 18,000 books, and now concentrates on digital publishing. She is a senior officer of The Jamestown Project, an action-oriented think tank focusing on democracy; a Diamond Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and a graduate of Harvard Law School, where she was a schoolmate of President Obama, Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, where she was poet laureate.
Charisse has served as a speaker or presenter for numerous national and regional organizations, and has appeared on Inside Edition, ABC News Now, CBS’s CW Network, Comcast’s CN-8, Radio One, and American Urban Radio Networks. She resides in Washington, DC with her husband of over fourteen years, Harvey, and their daughter and son.
Welcome Truth Seekers you are listening to Turn it Up! Our Newest Show featured on A Measure of Truth on blog Talk Radio.com. Turn it up is all about independent recording artist of all kinds R&B, Rap, Jazz, Neo-Soul, Rock, Gospel, Country, or any random genre you can think of! Turn It Up is here to feature and help independent artist and give you the opportunity be heard on live Radio all over the the world to help share your Music across the Globe and take your talents to the next level... by showcasing new music, sharing studio recording tips and tricks to HELP make your tracks stand out like the pro's and industry information to help you to choose the right path and keep you in the game.
Many companies are laying off employees, reducing wages or eliminating benefits. The future is unknown and this can have a dramatic effect on your finances.
Your credit says a lot about who you are, and is one of the most important aspects of your financial profile. If you have bad credit you could: be denied for a loan, receive a higher interest rate, get fired, lose out on job opportunities, get denied a security clearance, have legal action taken against you, be treated like a criminal, or lose friends and family because of your debt.
Paying just the minimum monthly credit card payment or loan payment causes the average consumer to pay two to three times the original cost of the item purchased. But there is still hope as long as you are willing to Stop procrastinating. Don't wait to get help. Start now to improve your financial profile. If You need help to develop a plan to deal with your current financial situation this is the show for you. Or may be you can pass a long a plan of action to someone in need. Lets be honest if you have never had a financial crises chances are you would not know where to begin. Isn't about time to get your finances in order? It Will only take, a hard long look at you current situation and put your pride aside and focus on A Measure Of Truth.
Founded in 2012 by Chrisdena B. Kirkland, Just Shout International Foundation for Youth Empowerment are on a mission to save Lives. Just Shout International really cares about the condition of our Youth. They are dedicated to inspiring, encouraging, and empowering young people who want to live in the abundance of life with their mission to Inspire Positive Change in the Hearts and Minds of our Youth.
Just Shout International Coalition looks to form partnerships with Churches, Community Members, State & Federal Government Officials, Organizations and Corporations who share a common goal of Eliminating Social Oppression to Foster Respect, Acceptance, and Compassion in Creating a United Nation.
The Just Shout International foundation is a North American-based nonprofit 501(c) (3) Organization dedicated to bringing Transformational Youth Programs.
“ENERGETIC, ENTHUSIASTIC, PASSIONATE, AND POWERFUL!” These are just words used to describe dynamic singer songwriter Gabe Roland. Playing drums since the age of 3, piano since the age of 14, and currently dabbling in guitar, Gabe has been a faithful student and disciple to the art of music.
Working with some of the top producers and artists in the industry including, Brian Kennedy producer for (Rhianna and Chris Brown), Keith Harris producer for (Black Eyed Peas and Usher), and Harmony Samuels producer for (Maroon 5 and Mary J. Blige). Most recently, Gabe was honored to join the club of artists on the MUST-WATCH list with the BET Music Matters Campaign. Gabe’s goal is to continue sharing his soul through his music. He’s indeed a rising start to watch!
New comer, Nyticka Hemingway. Has a voice that is sweet and satisfying. It infectiously leaves you wanting more. Getting an early start in her church choir, Nyticka is an eclectic R&B/Soul artist. She entered the music industry as a song writer then became half of the writing production team 925. Since then, this Jersey girl was blessed to co-write the irresistible 'Superstar' featured on Usher's multi-platinum Confessions album and co- wrote the smash hit 'Under' for Pop sensation Kumi Koda in Japan, among others. Her First mixtape, "It'sMe!" was widely received. After that debut, she was voted Best RNB Female in South Jersey. The follow up Street Album "Me2!!" was recently released. Not only is the music industry taking notice, but 'The Torches', as she affectionately calls her fans, are falling even deeper in love. Nyticka's music is currently out digitally on Itunes, Rhapsody, emusic, Napster, Amazon, Soundcloud, and Datpiff.
Timothy Hafer and Joseph August Luisi met in a band and immediately a strong musical friendship was formed. They performed in multiple bands together in Los Angeles for two years until they created Stand Beside The Ocean (Be Mine). The song is simply a harmony hook perched on top of an analog synthesizer and heavy drums. This departure from guitars and more traditional forms immediately struck a nerve with friends and fans and that "happy accident" morphed into what is now known as Chance My Brother. They currently have a song in the opening scene of the upcoming feature film "Fate" and they have multiple compositions in the exclusive Viceroy Hotel Group playlist. Tim and Joe are constantly pushing forward, ideally fusing together their love of wave, R&B, and pop with the future.
Chance My Brother's fuses 1983 with the future.
Truly One Of The Best Independent Recording Artist that we have had the pleasure of Hosting on "Turn It UP!". Christian Rapper Kingdom Taking, with 4 New Fresh Tracks and a Brand New, Halarious, Tadow Jones!
Street Light is an American Hip Hop artist from Detroit, MI. Most noted for baffling and clever wordplay, pure knowledge, along with an undefined and constantly evolving style, he has gained the ear of many who anticipate what he will come up with next. Born Christian Edward Grace on December 20, 1991, Street Light has been chosen from the start. While following in his father's footsteps, at age 1, he expressed his interest in hip hop and released his first single entitled "Right Now", which planted his foundation for spreading a message immediately for fear of never seeing tomorrow. In 2011, Street Light began to catch fire. In July, he released a mixtape entitled "Blackout". In October, he broke 2 world records held by Chiddy of the group "Chiddy Bang" for the Longest Continuous Freestyle Rap, and Longest Marathon Rapping, clocking in at 9 hours and 47 minutes nonstop. On December 3rd, 2011, Street Light released his second mixtape, "Light Work" which was hugely successful. Now, at age 20, Street Light seeks to be the greatest lyricist of his generation while changing the lives of everyone who hears his message.
His motto: "I'm not the "last of a dying breed". I'm something new. Evolved. Improved. Modified. Always changing. I am undefined. I am Street Light."
In 2006, Director James Cheeks III and Photographer Kevin Campbell set out to Long Beach to capture its thriving skateboard scene in the aftermath of a gang-shooting that ended the life of one of the city's most promising skaters. "On The Grind" follows a diverse group of skaters who are elevating themselves out of poverty with their passion of skateboarding. The skaters practice at a skate-park located in the middle of a war zone where drugs, violence and homelessness run rampant; and over the past three years, the filmmakers have discovered compelling stories of loss, loyalty and brotherhood that transcend Long Beach. This documentary will prove to be an artifact of the urban skate phenomenon, while providing hope for a community struggling to keep its youth from the undertow of gang-violence. Skateboarding isn't some suburban sport, it's a means of survival...Written by James Cheeks III
JM was first introduced to Hip Hop when his family moved from his hometown of Kingston, Jamaica to the Washington, DC area. A lifelong Hip Hop fan, JM's music career began while he was away for college. One day, a flyer caught his eye for a talent show being held that very night. Acting on a whim, he entered the competition and won. After college JM returned to Washington and started working a corporate job, never forgetting how it felt to be in college doing what he really loved. Never forgetting that dream, he reassured himself that he would create music soon enough. After putting it off for too long, JM decided that soon enough isnt soon enough and that the only way to get to where he wants to be is to live [NOW]. That day, he began working on his debut album "Soon Enough {isn't Soon Enough}".
"Soon Enough {isn't Soon Enough}" tracks JM's time between college and the creation of this album. The album provides an intimate peek into a world where your only limitation is your ambition. Artfully drawing parallels between this fictionalized world and modern day culture, the album melodically encourages the listener to free themselves by embracing ambition and imagination.
Apollo Amateur Night and John Lennon Contest winner, David Tauler is a singer, songwriter, & multi-instrumentalist creating a hybrid of rock and soul. The Dave Tauler Music Group unlike most bands, the DTMG is an ever-changing collective of musicians who work interchangeably to address a variety of musical styles. K-pop may have found Dave, but he has embraced it and is excited to contribute his talents and that of the Dave Tauler Music Group to the success of the movement..
Dave Tauler plays 28 instruments, speaks Korean, Spanish and English, and is immersed in all three cultures. K-pop or Korean pop music refers to not only types of music but to a musical movement that swept South Korea starting in the early 1990s. Much of the music is similar to what you’d hear on American pop radio stations, though more often sung or rapped in Korean. In fact, early versions of Korean pop leant heavily on certain American forms, like R & B, hip hop, and a little bit of rock and techno.
Dynamic, bold, and engaging are just some of the choice words to describe the alluring Japanese songwriting vocalist, simply known as Salia. For years Salia has been praised globally as the trend setting fashion forward Front-Lady of the popular Japanese pop rock group Unicorn Table while also laying claim to some of Japan’s best known theme songs as a young solo artist. With influences ranging from pop, rock and soul, Salia soon became a popular theme song icon, working with major Japanese record lables. On stage Salia is playful yet spirited as she fully engages the audience and shines at every show with the unmistakable essence of pure vocal talent and lively energy that takes command of the entire stage. Also on display is her famed unique fashion sense that combines her own stylish twist of feminine street wear. Salia leaves audiences entertained at the highest visual and sonic level. We take you to our back stage interview prior to her closing the show for the Kollaboration DC Talent Showcase, at George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium in Washington DC.
SpeciaL guest Kollaboration is an Asian and Pacific Islander (API) organization and Movement that was founded in 2000 by Executive Director Paul “PK” Kim. Under the guidance of Executive Producer Roy Choi, Kollaboration became officially incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in January of 2006 and became an Asian and Pacific Islander organization. Previously it focused on the Korean American community. Kollaboration is an annual event and movement produced by young Asian and Pacific Islander professionals and students, volunteering their time and skills to celebrate the vast talents of their community and hopefully bring them into the mainstream. It is evident that APIs are often categorized into a certain image. APIs may find it increasingly difficult to get jobs outside the “model minority” or “foreigner” role. Such barriers often result in the lack of APIs in mainstream entertainment industries. Thus, APIs are not only unfairly portrayed but also disproportionately underrepresented in the mainstream media.
Turn it Up! A Brand New Show featured on A Measure of Truth on blog Talk Radio.com. Turn it up is all bout independent recording artist of all kinds R&B, Rap, Jazz, Soul, Rock, Gospel even Country! But the primary reason for Turn It Up is to feature and help independent artist to take it to the next level... by showcasing new music, sharing studio recording tips and tricks to HELP make your tracks stand out like the pro's and industry information to help you to choose the right path and keep you in the game. Every week we will bring you new artist, industry insiders, and fresh new tracks that you WON'T be able to hear it anywhere else.
Turn it Up! A Brand New Show featured on A Measure of Truth on blog Talk Radio.com. Turn it up is all bout independent recording artist of all kinds R&B, Rap, Jazz, Soul, Rock, Gospel even Country! But the primary reason for Turn It Up is to feature and help independent artist to take it to the next level... by showcasing new music, sharing studio recording tips and tricks to HELP make your tracks stand out like the pro's and industry information to help you to choose the right path and keep you in the game.
Even now after all that he has been though Darius Glover is a talented young rider with an all-out passion for Motocross. With several career wins at the local level under his belt, as well as being named Most Valuable Rider at the 2010 X-Games, the sky is the limit. But Tragically, during a race on July 1, 2006, it seemed to many Darius career had come to an untimely end . He was involved in a crash that left him paralyzed from the waist down. With no hope from the doctors that he would ever walk again, but still Darius had only one thing on his mind: getting back on a bike.
Through incredible determination, ingenuity, and an unwavering support from family and friends, Darius is not only back on a bike, he is well on his way to reaching his goal of winning a title. Darius is currently the only adaptive rider in the world who races against
able bodied riders. As if Motocross isn’t enough, Darius has a passion for flying planes and looks forward to sharing his story of hard work, hope, and determination through motivational speaking.
Over that 25 years, MAG has returned over 2,132 square miles to local populations to be used to support socio-economic development, which is equivalent to a one mile wide road stretching from Washington, DC, to Las Vegas, NV. MAG destroyed over 400,000 landmines and cluster munitions and 16 million items of unexploded ordnance and ammunition. In 2013 alone, MAG's work supported two million men, women, and children.
Mines Advisory Group America is partnering with Race Man Tell-A-Pictures to host an evening of "Inspiring Cultural Unity and World Peace" on September 29, 2012. This event will highlight the culture and people of Laos with the help of the Lao Heritage Foundation. MAG will screen its new film,Surviving the Peace. The film tells the story of a Laotian family dealing with unexploded ordnance – right in their backyard. Also the award-winning short film, “The New ‘N’ Word” by Race Man Tell-A-Pictures will help us further address cultural unity and foster understanding among the most important race, the human race.
Author Monda Raquel Webb packs her goodie bag of stories with unabashed honesty, American history and essential life lessons. From the red clay of Georgia to the majestic mountains of West Virginia to the Federal Enclave of Washington, DC, four short stories poignantly demonstrate the resilience of the human spirit over adversity. Viola Llewellyn is a Director with Praxis Asset Management, and Managing Partner with Praxis Asset Management. Ms. Llewellyn is an award-winning entrepreneur and has been honoured for her achievements in business and her contribution to women in global business. President Obama’s White House initiative on HBCUs has recognized her as a contributor to the development of emerging markets, Diaspora business development and cross African/African American student collaboration.
JANKS MORTON is a groundbreaking international and award winning Documentarian. As founder of iYAGO ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, LLC, he states “the company came into existence to reflect both the conscious and unconscious soul of Black America. JANKS MORTON has been in the entertainment industry for more than 20 years and is a much sought-after teacher, lecturer, commentator and motivational speaker. He has convened workshops, seminars and served as panelist and keynote speaker at colleges, universities, prisons, conferences, churches and community centers around the world. He states “That I would have to make a film, just to prove that black men are not in the dire state that some would have you believe, demonstrates the confusion that exists in America today.”
DJ Wade-O, of The Wade Radio Show, recently collaborated with Christian Rap artist Oppose to introduce his Powerhouse Mixtape Series via the release of a FREE download of some of Oppose’s hottest tracks.
Entitled ‘The Essentials,’ the mixtape is jam-packed with major realities taken from Oppose’s life experiences. Presenting the Gospel in a solid format and pen for listeners the essentials of the faith as a mixtape.
Through carefully crafted exercises, participants will acknowledge existing behavioral patterns, redefine their present and future selves, self-reflect, and commit to unleashing their new discoveries. The dynamic personalities of each participant will contribute to forming a bond of trust and support that will last a lifetime. Participants will be encouraged to become more present to their gifts and share them with others – impacting the world in a brighter, more positive way.
Up and coming singer/songwriter Anthony A. Little from Washington, D.C. brings a new refreshing sound to the Christian music industry. With an eclectic mix ranging from Gospel to Contemporary Christian music his work is Christ-centered. Currently on tour with The God is Too Good... Tour; Antony Little is a true worshipper whose passion is to serve the Lord with his gift of song. He is currently looking to work with other musicians who are passionate in serving the Lord with their gift.
Brand New Tracks From The Leo, and 3 installments of the Hilarious antics of Tadow Jones and his ever present side-kick, Jose Hernandes! Tadow is just Bannas! You dont want to miss this! LOLOLOLOLOL
Born, in a one roomed mud hut in Western Nepal, to a peasant farming family. At the age of 5, she and her sister were placed in an orphanage in Kathmandu: A world away from the only home that knew. Vicky and her sister were separated as her older sister was adopted and moved to the UK. She was left alone for nearly 3 years, then I finally joined her sister in the UK . She was adopted by the same mother as her sister In 2001 we were made legal sisters again. Vicky first started singing and writing songs with her sister at the age of 10. She went on to study music and earned first degree in Popular Music Performance at Vocaltech (Thames Valley University in London) and gigged in iconic places in London such as The Bedford, The Hope and Anchor etc.
Paul is often compared to Ron Isley of the Isly Brother fame. His Beautiful soul renditions are tear tearjerkers. Originally from the UK. P Bailey had his first taste of musical inspiration while taking part in music class in grade school. Early Influences were Motown and Muscle Shoals.Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson were a big Influence on him as a Singer/Songwriter/Performer. With no formal training Bailey developed his singing and writing style by listening to his favorite artists of the day like,Ron Isley,Donny Hathaway,Luther Van dross, Michael Jackson,Prince and James Brown . During a chance meeting at a popular night club in Montreal called Checkers Paul met members of the stone city band and forwarded a demo. Then Super Star 'Rick James' who later used a sample of his song 'Part time Lover' on the sound track of the movie Colors. It was an exciting time and his first real break. His next chance came while doing session work P met DJ Robby Demlakian.Who Co-Produced his single a 12 inch House Mix called 'Get on Board 'recorded with his group Walter P.P.K which charted #3 on the house Dance charts in the UK and won him the Professional Publishers & Songwriters award from the Factor a Grant foundation. Currently The song 'Do what you feel' as been licenced in the documentary 'Trash Dance' released 2012 SXSW.The Song writing competion Song of the year 2012 just awarded Paul the suggested artist placement for the song 'Trophy' for being in the top 2%. 2010 Best Provincial R&B Soul CD Album
Many companies are laying off employees, reducing wages or eliminating benefits. The future is unknown and this can have a dramatic effect on your finances. Your credit says a lot about who you are, and is one of the most important aspects of your financial profile. If you have bad credit you could: be denied for a loan, receive a higher interest rate, get fired, lose out on job opportunities, get denied a security clearance, have legal action taken against you, be treated like a criminal, or lose friends and family because of your debt.
Paying just the minimum monthly credit card payment or loan payment causes the average consumer to pay two to three times the original cost of the item purchased. But there is still hope as long as you are willing to Stop procrastinating. Don't wait to get help. Start now to improve your financial profile. If You need help to develop a plan to deal with your current financial situation this is the show for you. Or may be you can pass a long a plan of action to someone in need. Lets be honest if you have never had a financial crises chances are you would not know where to begin. Isn't about time to get your finances in order? It Will only take, a hard long look at you current situation and A Measure Of Truth.
Tonight on A Measure of Truth We Share With you our Lively Discusion of Lamar and Ronie Tyler’s new film Still Standing, From our Talk & Tea @ 3 Panel Discussion at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Arlington Virginia with My Co host Reggie Williams.
From the creators of BlackandMarriedWithKids.com, Happily Ever After & You Saved Me comes the next installment of timeless love stories. A diverse group of couples provide transparent, insightful conversation about what it takes to have lasting power in current day marriages. Through infidelity, chronic illness, financial crisis, blended families and more these couples explain WHY and more importantly HOW they are STILL STANDING.
AS A YOUNG MAN IVORY C. ROBERTS JR. BEGAN HIS MUSIC CAREER AS A SINGER AFTER HEARING THE GROUP NEW EDITION THE THIRD GROUP BEING A CHARM, “THE RUGGED” FOUNDED BY IVORY ROBERTS, INTRODUCED THE SMASH HIT “LOST AND ALL ALONE”, PRODUCED BY DARYL PEARSON WITH SWING MOB PRODUCTIONS, A PRODUCTION COMPANY FOUNDED BY DARYL PEARSON AND DEVANTE SWING OF JODECI. AFTER WALKING AWAY FROM THE R& B SCENCE, IVORY GAVE HIS LIFE TO CHRIST AND IS NOW SINGING GOSPEL WITH A SMASH NEW HIT “CELEBRATION” OFF OF HIS SOLO ALBUM “THE AWAKENING”. IVORY PERFORMED CELEBRATION AT THE REDEEM THE DREAM-
Originally from Washington, DC, Sylvia is the only renowned African American Female Impressionist in the country. She was one of the first solo artists to tour and open for Whitney Houston when Ms. Houston was one of the biggest names in the entertainment business. The arenas they performed in sometimes housed well over 30,000 people.
When heavyweight boxing was at its zenith and Muhammad Ali was in his prime, Sylvia was asked to host a Roast of the Champ at the legendary Apollo Theater. The hosting job was so prolific and the imitation of the World Heavyweight Champion was so spot-on that he looked at her in amazement and said, “You'’re doin’ me? A woman doin’ me? That’s awesome!”
As a result of that roast, Sylvia was offered a position as an associate-writer for one of America’s longest-running TV shows, Saturday Night Live. She is one of few African American Women offered that position. Since that time Sylvia has opened for some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, including Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, The Temptations, and Cher.
For more than 17 years, Eric M. Twiggs has delivered management consulting, training and motivational speeches to help businesses and individuals realize their goals by Unleashing Their Unlimited Potential. He has shared this inspirational message for professional and personal success with companies, associations and congregations across the country.
The award-winning consultant followed his passion, becoming District Manager with responsibility for over $50 million in annual revenue.
Currently, Eric consults with and coaches a portfolio of business owners form across America on everything from human resource management to strategic marketing. Eric's clients have realized 100% or better improvement in gross profit and net operating profit.
Temika say's, In recording this project I spent a lot of time reflecting, reading, studying, listening, praying, crying, apologizing, repenting, forgiving, asking, thinking, understanding...healing. I now know the answers to some of my questions. But, I’ll spend the rest of my journey discovering answers to the questions that remain. I hope The End Of Me sparks a fire in you that starts the momentum for asking the “tough questions.” I believe we are all yearning to understand our individual maladies. I believe when we come to the end of ourselves that's when God can speak, and that's when our ears and heart can hear his gentle whisper saying...“Are you now ready to know the truth?”
Currently D.LOGAN is working hard on releasing a mix tape and supplying the world with a unique style to the music community. In the past he started out as a christian artist wining first place at a youth competition. The following year he toured the South as well the East coast. He currently has a devised plan to keep his music fresh, on point , and truthful. -HARD WORK NEVER SLEEPS NOR GIVES UP.
Before founding Driven to Excel, Inc., Steve spent 11 years as an Acura Sales Consultant. Yes, the car business ... a business with a reputation for impeccable customer service, right? On the contrary, in case you weren't aware, most consumers carry a very negative stigma about car salespeople and the car business in general. So when Steve entered the business at 23 he was determined to make a positive difference by creating remarkable experiences for his clients -- Steve's unwavering commitment to impeccable service earned him "Salesman of the Year" 7 years in a row, all-the-while maintaining a CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index) rating in the top 1% nationally. He worked by appointment only as his repeat and referral business accounted for 70% of his sales. This was unprecedented and translated into a comfy six-figure income from his 35-hour workweek ... which proves that by subscribing to a culture of impeccability, you're working smarter, not harder and the results of your efforts can be quite rewarding. Through his highly interactive facilitations and motivational training style, Mr. Dorfman provides participants with the opportunity to excel in their industries. This is accomplished by first raising awareness around a specific challenge or need, then by helping these participants tap into their own unique abilities. As a result, they discover how to create impeccable, remarkable client experiences in order to contribute greatly to their company's bottom line.
24 year old CEO of The Movement Entrepreneur Society (T.M.E.S.) Kristopher Tiger Johnson TMES is a non-profit entertainment based organization working with the youth in the DC- Northern Virginia- Maryland (DMV) to help them live their dreams while building synergy in our city
Talkwheel is a real-time interactive discussion application and platform built around group conversation. Talkwheel visually maps out and filters real-time discussions to allow groups to interact and share information with each other at higher levels than anywhere else on the web. Born To Achieve It requires great passion and purpose in order to reach extraordinary success. Born to Achieve will lay out numerous life-empowering principles in your quest toward greatness. Learn important tools for strengthening your position academically, personally and socially.
What is SNRG? -Passion. Passion shared through music, graphic design, photography, film and fashion. -The quintessential ‘Coalition of Creatives’ manifested. -A platform of self-expression ranging from active artists— all the way to the hidden artist that may reside within you.SNRG. Some Never Really Get. . . those that Get it- Get us.
Award-winning author of The Broken Sword Liane Moonraven. Liane has fantasized about King Arthur and the magnificent Knights of the Round Table since she was a small girl and has written fiction for almost as long as she could hold a pen. She did not take her writing seriously however until after she enrolled in a Creative Writing course while attending college. Liane’s professor encouraged her to continue honing her talent as he felt she had great gift for story-telling. Inspired by the great legends of King Arthur and authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Brahm Stoker and Stephen King as well as the brilliant Alfred Hitchcock, Liane prefers weaving a story of history but mixed with a bit of classic horror and steamy romance as well. Liane believes the combination makes for a deliciously different yet memorable tale.
Hip-Hop Recording Artist Larry Henderson A.K.A. Lak is the 'hip-hop educator' featured on CBS Radio, London's BANG Radio, and other national media outlets. His new album, Lesson One: Hip-Hop & Education is now available on iTunes and Amazon. The album blends educational lyrics, ill metaphors and an hypnotic flow with underground hip-hop beats. Songs on Lesson One hit on topics such as money management, African-American impact, female empowerment, history, politics and more. Listeners will be impressed that even though Lak's music is educational, the soul and integrity of hip-hop music is not compromised. Dominion of New York Magazine says, "Most people who use hip-hop to educate children do so badly. Lak does it so well that after a kid shares his music with you, you'll secretly download the album yourself."
Seen And Sustained Best Practices in Communication that Increase the Visibility of Small and Diverse Businesses is a second workbook in a series of publications meant to increase the effectiveness of visionaries in small and also diverse businesses.
The descriptor “small business” does not equate small vision. In fact, it is quite the opposite, as many small businesses maintain the heart of America’s economy, creating new innovations everyday that majority firms simply can’t compete with. Creativity is a thriving constant in the small business and when coupled with a nimble operation these types of businesses can compete and sometimes overtake larger outfits. For the most part, nobody disputes the fact that the small business is a great concept, it is the epitome of liberation from institutionalism, and its leaders are rewarded in ways far beyond monetary gain.
Harasim’s 2011 release appropriately titled “Rush”, delivers a powerful, funky and energetic blend of original music; a record that debuted at number twenty-seven on Billboard and continues to place on the SmoothJazz.com charts. Hit tracks including “Different Kind of Love” featuring Maxine Hardcastle and “Westbound” are setting new trends on smooth jazz airwaves. In addition, his studio production wizardry earned a 2012 Grammy nomination and a BET Soul Train Award for his collaboration on Dave Koz’s latest album Hello Tomorrow. As well as a Billboard #1 for artist Steve Oliver.
Currently, Harasim is gearing up for another touring season commencing with a return performance at the 2012 Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival in February. Harasim has made a personal commitment to broaden his touring circuit in an on-going effort to share his passion for music and performance abilities.
In A Million Fireflies, Mali, takes us on a journey of love and loss, incorporating both poetry and her real-life stories to give voice to the true language of a heart that has seen much, felt deeply and survived to shine. But today we take a close look at how one is able to survive lifes tragedies, press through the pain and suffering allow healing to begin and start life anew.
Marriage Nectar is a non-profit Marriage Education and Relationship development organization. Thier mission - is to strengthen marriages, build families and impact communities - is an undertaking that they are passionate about because of the overriding need to exterminate the prevalent poverty (primarily due to the lack of marriage) that is destroying the African American community nationwide. In an authentic marriage filled with love and honor, "forever" just isn't long enough. Reginald Williams
On tonights show Premier Braat Records Pop Recording Artist Mair!!! Mair's debut full length album "Higher Than I Ever Been" will be released through MMG/Universal Music Group during the fall of 2011. This project will be available everywhere music is digitally sold world wide (including cell phones) with a nationwide physical release in the U.S. Braat Records Mair Grammy Weekend
For our Kick-Off Show we lead an educational, discussion on the movie “Red Tails.” Special guests, Charles Floyd Johnson, The Films' Executive Producer, John B. Holway, Author, Red Tails, Black Wings, and Erica L. Jeffries, Former Army Aviator.
Earlier this week on Wednesday February 1, 2012, we lost Don Cornelius the Host and Creator the longest running show in television history Soul Train with unmatched run of 35 seasons. He was no doubt a Visionary, Music Legend, and TV Producer far ahead of his time. Soul Train was not just a TV Show. For African Americans, it was a show that gave us a since of belonging and relevance by showcasing not only music, fashion and the latest dance craze but It touched on all things Black in the African American Experience. Futhermore it was our show for us and about us as a people.
Rod Sampson/Pudgy is the fourth of five siblings born to Roderick and Bridget Sampson. Pudgy parents moved from Brooklyn NY in 1999 in search of a better life in Virginia. As a child, Pudgy showed a strong interest in music, since he was a toddler teaching himself to play drums, rapping and singing. Pudgy has rapped, sing and act in school and church plays. When he was eight years old he told his dad he wanted to be a performer. His dad didn’t take him serious until Pudgy wrote his first song SMILE and that’s when his dad built a studio in the basement of their home.
Pudgy soon caught the ear of local artist through a demo cd and gained respect in Northern VA as a MC. He now writes daily, having fresh ideas claiming he has something fresh to bring to the rap game.
Pudgy also plays Football, he’s on the wrestling team and along with video games he remains a A student.
There is a secret that will bring America to its knees. Anthony R. Howard, a Dept of Defense insider reveals this dark secret while making one of the most astounding correct predictions of the decade. In his bestselling novel, The Invisible Enemy: Black Fox, the capture of Anna Chapman, Juan Lazaro, Vicky Pelaez and the others in the alleged Russian spy ring are remarkably, and correctly predicted. There are uncanny and odd similarities between Howard’s characters and the alleged Russian spies recently captured. From their placement, recruitment, communication methods, country of origin, encryption methods, agendas, even down to their physical descriptions and names, Howard proves himself as a bestselling author with untold foresight. Howard also reveals the inner workings of the Intelligence organizations, emerging technology, and the recent (6/29/10) capture of the Russian spy ring planted long ago in the United States by Russian Intelligence organizations. Howard not only outlines details of how this spy ring operates in his exhilarating plot, but Howard also makes insightful recommendations on how to deal with the foreign powers and toughen American defenses against infiltration of spies, simply posing as American citizens. The Invisible Enemy: Black Fox gives readers a ringside seat to this tale of political intrigue and how Anna Chapman and these 11-alleged Russian spies have made breaking news today.
With the age of Premiere Gospel Recording Artist like Mary Mary, Kirk Franklin and Shawn Mclemore topping the chart with hit after hit. We can see that New Age Gospel and Christian Contemporary is here to stay. And new aspiring you artist have a lot more role models to look up to.
My 4 Year Anniversary Show I got my start in Radio at XM 155 Take Five, under the tutelage of Blanche Williams on Her show "Greatness By Design with Blanche Williams". As a mentor Blanche got me involved right away. Shortly after my interview she invited me into the studio, sat me in front of a microphone and moments later I was on national radio! On my way home I was so excited and overwhelmed I could hardly drive... I knew then that this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. When I got home and started to tell my wife about my experience... I realized that my face was hurting from the huge SMILE that I had on my face all the way home. As a Mentor, Blanche has gone above and beyond to push me to realize my dreams. I really can't thank her enough. If everyone had a friend like Blanche, the world would be a much better place to live. How's that for "A Measure Of Truth".
Kevin L. Matthews II a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma and is a graduating senior at Hampton University in Hampton, VA. In his first book, Brick Theory he tells us... "at 18 after my freshman year of college I bought my first house that I later sold the same year. What’s the lesson? It is not about how much you make but how much you manage. Never once during that time had I made more than $7.25/hr. It was through my habits that I was able to get the things I wanted and needed. It wasn't always easy but it definitely wasn't impossible."
On this show featuring independent Producers and Recording Artist Michael Ayers and DT Lamont, we will be sharing studio recording tips and tricks to HELP make your tracks stand out like the pro's and industry information to help you to choose the right path and keep you in the game.
The window of opportunity has opened to establish a significant presence for us on the African continent. A recent trade visit to Ghana resulted in serious discussions about designation of land to build the Wall of Return and Restoration Center. The amount of land discussed will be more than enough to encourage other developments (hotels, clinic, restaurants, condominiums, offices, etc.) in preparation for marking our 400-year return celebrations to Africa through our Ghana Gateway in the year 2019. There is a tremendous amount of work to do and milestones to complete on the way to this promised destiny.
Michael Ayers is a singer/songwriter/producer from St. Mary Parish Louisiana who has crafted a sound that he affectionately calls “Open”. Ayers states that “I get tired of hearing songs that are so full of production and sounds for the sake of having sounds on the track that you barely even hear the singer that the song is supposed to be for. Back in the day, every instrument was just another way to tell the story, another part that added to the whole composition." Ayers further states that "Music is the framework, the artist is the canvas.” Michael Ayers has been a writer and producer of his own music since the age of 15. Many have described him as a true homage to great soul singers from the past as well as a sure sign of the future. One listen to him whether live or on wax leaves no mistaking how passionate he is about music. According to Michael he brings to his listeners attention that "To be honest music hasn’t become lucrative for me yet. My studio is a Macbook Pro, recording software, a USB mic and a closet near you. So yes, technologically I’m limited. But nevertheless I pour my heart into every square inch of what I do have while not worrying about what I don’t. Music is about passion, not science."
Ms. Streaks is a financial contributor for WUSA9’s Mind Over Money financial news program and she has developed programs that teach basic financial strategies for the everyday person AND is busy writing a book entitled, “Digging Your Dreams Out of Debt.” The book focuses on basic financial management and also addresses credit issues, home buying and investing and avoiding financial pitfalls.
Washington DC based jazz vocalist LOIDE has roots in Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau, though born in France and raised in California. Her music is a mix of contemporary jazz and warm Afro- rhythms, Loide's music is reflective of her own eclectic roots. She has spent the last 9 years honing her musical craft in some of the nation's hippest speakeasies and jazz clubs state-side and abroad. However, her musical training stretches back to her primary school years, where she sang in church and received training as a classical vocalist. She has performed in Hollywood for a star-studded televised event, opened for the legendary Hugh Masekela, and, most recently, Loide performed to a packed house at the world renowned Blues Alley in Washington, DC. Loide’s debut project, "LOIDE, Live at Bohemian Caverns" was recorded in the summer of 2009. But more than anything else... Loide believes it is her African heritage that has provided her with her fresh musical perspective, and unique sound.
Carla Brown, of Fairfax County, Virginia, earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia in 1996 and received her law degree from George Mason University School of Law in 1999. Ms. Brown is currently admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Maryland. Ms. Brown is also admitted to practice in the federal trial courts in Virginia and the District of Columbia, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. In 2009, 2010 and 2011, Ms. Brown was recognized in Super Lawyers magazine as a Virginia Rising Star. Ms. Brown has litigated cases in state and federal courts throughout Virginia, as well as in the District of Columbia. Ms. Brown handles contractual matters, including the negotiation and review of severance agreements, covenants not to compete, and employment agreements. Ms. Brown also counsels employees who are subjected to workplace harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
CFSI goes beyond other community resources to help those in need. They begin by talking with each client to gain an understanding of their needs and then tailor plans accordingly. We identify and refer to state and national program services and we supplement as needed. The types of services we provide, as funds allow, include:
- Referral to existing programs
- Eviction prevention
- Car payments
- Payment (or co-payments) for medicine and medical supplies
- Transportation
- Utilities
- Food and clothes
- Emotional support
A Sneek Peek Into the New Season and The Up and Comming, The Best Of Turn It UP! Show. And a Little on our New Non-Profit Social Digital Media Inc. Social Digital Media inc., is a large network of groups and individuals who are already producing content for the Web. Churches, Non-Profits Videographers, Performing Artists, DJ's, Radio and Video Talk Show Host, even Corporations and Government entities. Who are currently producing this content in makeshift studios, office conference rooms, school auditoriums, closets, basements, class rooms, library's and school gymnasiums. Just as the Web has made it second nature for every business to create a Web Page and a Staff or Contracted Web Development team, now we find that these same companies have hired employees to manage their You tube, Face Book, Twitter, LinkedIn, Flash content and the list goes on.
Celebrated Playwright, Thomas Meloncon, puts black love on trial in this dark comedy, Whatever Happened to Black Love. We all will walk away with something we can really use in our lives. It's an afternoon or evening well spent.
“Whatever Happened to Black Love?” is a fun-filled, relationship-building play that screams for audience participation. It will make you laugh, as well as cry, but most importantly, it will raise your cultural consciousness.
“Whatever Happened to Black Love?” leaves its audience with a renewed sense of love and joy. Its socially conscious theme is a unique blend of comedic dialogue and thought provoking intrigue. The play use of real life family issues provides an excellent backdrop to this well delivered production.
There are so many stories of what could happen when a young woman goes away to college and then there are stories of what actually did happen. Both can be a learning experience but only one holds "A Measure Of Truth" . Join me for my interview with Author of "Poster Child" Kemba Smith Pradia. A True Story. You won't want to miss.
Marni M. Williams, Esquire defied all odds as a teenage mother when she graduated from Penn State University with a B.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences. She later graduated from Temple School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree and practiced in the areas of corporate and commercial litigation, human resources, stock transactions and contracts. In June of 2002, Marni started a publishing company and released her first book, My Little Book of Poetry: as a one of a kind, limited edition collection. As one of the winners of the Power 99 Def Poetry Contest for her poem, Idolatry, she launched her spoken word debut on the air at the Philadelphia radio station, Power 99 FM on July 7, 2002. She released her poetry book in paperback in February, 2003 and has shared her poetry throughout the Delaware Valley and beyond, including Georgia, Florida, Washington, D.C. and California anywhere an audience would gather... churches, comedy shows, community events, private affairs, colleges, radio stations, poetry events and anywhere in between . Responding to requests from readers, Marni released her first poetry CD entitled, Marni Speaks, Marni Seeks Truth: in July, 2003. Marni has devoted her life to the submission of God’s will in using her testimony to inspire others. She speaks regularly as a keynote speaker, poet and workshop facilitator at churches and special events. Marni Williams who now is known as Nia Poet, Spoken Word Artist, Advocate, Inspirational Speaker and Orator
Now that the U.S. government has lost it's AAA debt rating from S&P.... that we have held consistently since 1941 Nobody is quite sure what comes next. We truly are in uncharted territory. Here to help us make sense of it all, Charles D. Ellison, Washington Correspondent for The Philadelphia Tribune, Chief Political Correspondent for Politic365.com and Author of the critically-acclaimed urban political thriller "TANTRUM. And Aaron Smith author of In the Black: Live Faithfully, Prosper Financially
Lexi Bittinger a 20-year old student at James Madison University with a major in Business Marketing and a minor in the Music Industry. Has been involved in the study of music and performing arts since she was three years old by taking dance, vocal instruction and performing with the Virginia Children’s Chorus, studied voice with the Norfolk Academy of Music, as well as piano and guitar lessons from age 12-18. Both guitar teachers frequently invited her to join them at different venues to play solo, as an accompanist or opening for them. Local entertainer, musician and guitar teacher, Lewis McGehee serves as her mentor and role model. Lexi loves playing classic rock, country rock, soft rock, oldies and contemporary music. The artists She enjoys performing are the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Jimmy Hendrix, Grateful Dead, Neil Young, Dixie Chicks, Stevie Nicks, Jewel, Cheryl Crowe, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Kansas, Oasis and many others.
Founder, Janet Thomas Bible Stories Theatre of Fine & Performing Arts is dedicated to developing the total child by using educational theater programs and fully staged productions to build self esteem, confidence, and a sense of community while celebrating diversity in a supportive, noncompetitive atmosphere. The performing arts are rigorous academic disciplines, which require active learning through creation, practice, rehearsal and performance of works of art.
Dr Pittard is poised to transform education and is committed to addressing the widening achievement and digital divides seen across our nation.
Turn it up is all about independent recording artist of all kinds R&B, Rap, Jazz, Soul, Rock, Gospel even Country! But the primary reason for Turn It Up is to feature and help Independent Artist to take it to the next level... by showcasing new music, sharing recording tips and tricks and industry insiders information to help you to choose the right path and keep you in the game. Every week we bring you new artist, industry insiders, and fresh new tracks that you won't hear anywhere else. The truth is, if you are and independent artist trying to make it music biz... you need all the help you can get. So lets stop playing! Get your demos together and get ready to Turn It Up!
Daanja Grl is Houston's own up and coming secret weapon. She hits the scene with her outlandish style and outside the box image, stepping in with high energy and force. She reaches out to crowds of people with her fresh sound and agreeable lyrics, serving audiences with a break from the norm. Self-Labled as a Tomboy, Daanja Grl is equipped with lots of girl power, as she demonstrates how anything boys can do she can do better with her production ability and experience of making beats over five years. She wears many hats in this industry as a producer, engineer, writer, arranger, clothes designer, dancer, and musician. Leading people and opening eyes to her craft is not only her mission, but it is the beginning of her movement. Stay tuned for upcoming contests and community involvement. Daanja Grl just might show up in your town!
When 26-year-old Destiny Mathis began campaigning for Barack Obama her life was tough--but she had hope that things would soon get better. For her contribution to the campaign, Destiny's personal letter from President Obama, thanking her for her support, "and please know that thing will get better for you and your family" Once a treasured family heirloom, now up For Sale to the Highest Bidder.
Mali Phonpadith, a poet, author and entrepreneur, was born in Laos during the Vietnam War. Her family fled across the Mekong River on a boat and made it safely to the refugee camps of Ubon Rachatani in Thailand.
In A Million Fireflies, Mali, takes us on a journey of love and loss, incorporating both poetry and her real-life stories to give voice to the true language of a heart that has seen much, felt deeply and survived to shine.
King Street with Christopher King is a Show dedicated to informing and educating you on prospering in the new economic downturn or digging yourself out of your own personal crisis. Either way, you've got questions well King Street with Christopher King has got answers!
Established in 2001 Renegade Records LLC is a premier record label located in the Northern Virginia. Renegade Records LLC has grown from a local upstart label to a multifaceted Record /Entertainment company. From cd/dvd duplication to producing short films and music videos, Renegade Records LLC embodies the Entrepreneur spirit. With Artist development a priority Renegade Records LLC focuses on the music rather than gimmicks and politics of the Music Industry. Spearheaded by co owner/artist Young Neek aka the King of Virginia Renegade Records also includes Young Hood, Mic Doza, Gizmo and a staff that is structured much like the military. Renegade Records LLC embraces being an Independent Record Label and prides itself on putting out the best music possible.
Maimah Karmo is the Founder of Tigerlily Foundation and a three year survivor of breast cancer, who most recently received the Congressional Black Caucus Leadership in Advocacy Award for her work with young women and breast cancer. On February 28, 2006, at 4:45 p.m., she diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. She had no family history of breast cancer; and was only 32-years old. While undergoing chemotherapy, she made a promise to God that if she survived, she would create an organization that would educate, empower, advocate for and support young women affected by breast cancer.
King Street with Christopher King is a Show dedicated to informing and educating you on prospering in the new economic downturn or digging yourself out of your own personal crisis. Either way, you've got questions well King Street with Christopher King has got answers!
Head-Roc’s honest and relevant lyrics are a refreshing change in this current era of corporate Hip-Hop exploitation. His music has inspired many in the progressive movement to rethink Hip Hop’s potential for achieving social change and he is widely regarded as one of the key voices in this movement – setting the perfect stage to release his sophomore solo album: Negrophobia!
Angela Stribling is a woman of many talents but is probably best known for her television career on BET as Host of Screen Scene, the network's premier entertainment news show. She spent four years hosting Screen Scene before becoming an integral part of launching BET Jazz. Angela is a native of Buffalo, New York where she discovered her passion for singing at the tender age of just 4 years and was vocally trained in jazz and classical studies. She hones her skills in New York City at various venues including The Rainbow Room, The Supper Club, and The Soul Cafe. Her dynamic performances have earned her the honor of sharing the stage with some of the world's most gifted musicians including the incomparable Stevie Wonder, Chaka Kahn, and Najee. One of Angela's highest honors was being invited as the vocalist to perform at a gala tribute for Congressman Charles Rangel hosted by President Bill Clinton, Robert DiNero, and Kevin Spacey. For four years she, along with Ramsey Lewis and Lou Rawls, hosted Jazz Central; A nightly program, featuring performances and interviews with renowned jazz artists.
Phyllis Lerner is the Title IX Director at the Sankofa project. As an educational consultant she typically designs programs for teachers and administrators from pre-school through graduate school, which have also been adapted for community groups, including parents, social service personnel and business leaders. She was the Instructional Manager for Resident Teachers in Prince George’s County, Maryland and currently a faculty associate, in the graduate School of Education, with Johns Hopkins University. She also works for the Maryland PIRC (Parent Information Resource Center) developing and managing programs.
For lovers of purposed and conceptual soul music aching for a fresh talent they can wrap their hearts and minds around, Abby Dobson is the answer they have been waiting for. This singer-songwriter’s offerings are fathoms deep celebrations of deeply penetrating works of lyrical introspection, soul-plumbing vocal explorations and instrumentals drenched in moods of midnight. Abby Dobson is an all-natural original whose dedication, patience and focus on her figurative sparrow are about to surrender to her the most fabulous of happy endings.
Izzy’s Fire: Finding Humanity in the Holocaust, which retells the story of the five families, meets several of Virginia’s Standards of Learning. The book has been taught in several Chesterfield County schools, as well as a variety of other public schools and universities since its publication in 2005. A revised edition was published in 2008.
“Izzy’s Fire is filled with the passion of one woman determined to do justice to the story of another woman who lived in hiding throughout the war years. The war has soul…Nancy Wright Beasley has told a powerful story with dignified restraint. She has given voice to an underreported side of the Holocaust – life in hiding.” –Michael Berenbaum, Project Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (1988-1993)
“Nancy is a passionate, dedicated writer who has written a searing story, sure to capture readers with Izzy’s Fire. She proves herelf to be a storyteller who uses firsthand accounts and research with equal resolve.” – Adriana Trigiani, Author of the Big Stone Gap triology
“We’re talking the stuff of miracles here and Nancy Wright Beasley captures it well.” – Tom Graves, President, Baptist Theological Baptist Seminary of Richmond
Nancy Wright Beasley’s seven-year journey that led to this book began when she heard a Buchenwald survivor recite names of family members who died in the Holocaust. Beginning to understand the significance of recording survivor history, she read memoirs, interviewed survivors and discovered the miraculous journey that finally led Edna Ipson and her family from the heel of the Nazis to “the other side of hell.” She tells of their journey in Izzy’s Fire.
To label Claudette Monet as simply a “soul” singer is a huge understatement. Rather, Monet is a full-fledged musical force who always graces the stage with an angelic presence that is paralleled only by the industry’s most celebrated icons. Her music — a mixture of soul, funk, rock and pop — attracts people of all ages, religions, shapes and shades. Monet is all about love, from the songs she sings, to the way she connects with her audience. That love typically comes back two-fold at the end of Monet’s concerts, when her faithful fans fill the room with thunderous applause and cheers. Her voice booms tremendously and her adorable smile is enough to make listeners fall in love over and over again.
Join me for my Interview of the Director of the indie film "I Will Follow" Ava DuVernay, actress Phalana Tiller. Starring Salli Richardson-Whitfield of SyFy's EUREKA, Omari Hardwick of Tyler Perry's FOR COLORED GIRLS, Blair Underwood of NBC's THE EVENT, Tracie Thoms of NBC's WONDER WOMAN, Michole Briana White of Spike Lee's SHE HATE ME, Dijon Talton of Fox's GLEE, Beverly Todd of LEAN ON ME & CRASH. This is a heart warming, emotial, unexpected story about a woman with cancer, who refuses heed the advice of others, in order to live her last days with no regrets and die peacefully on her own terms.
D-Rob has been giving the title the General of the Dogg Pound Next Generation. With his 7th solo album "Way 2 Dangerous" set to release in March , Rob is geared and ready to bring the heat just in time for the spring. With collaborations from Daz Dillinger and his Group DP Next Generation, this is guaranteed to be the most complete project to date. WOW!! is the hot new single from the legendary outspoken rapper, this banger is guaranteed to spark controversy, describing shocking events that has taken place recently.
Lamar and Ronnie Tyler are Essence.com bloggers and co-creators of the largest independent site on the web that specifically deals with marriage and parenting in the black community, called Black and MarriedWith Kids.com(BMWK). They recently produced and directed two Amazon.com bestselling documentariesHappily Ever After: A Positive Image of Black Marriage and You Saved Me. The films have inspired a Facebook fan page with over 70 thousand fans which includes over 600 pictures that couples have uploaded themselves to prove that successful African American marriages do exist!
King Street with Christopher King is a Show dedicated to informing and educating you on prospering in the new economic downturn or digging yourself out of your own personal crisis. Either way, you've got questions well King Street with Christopher King has got answers!
Turn It Up features and helps independent artist to take it to the next level... by showcasing new music, sharing studio recording tips and tricks to HELP make your tracks stand out like the pro's.
King Street with Christopher King is a Show dedicated to informing and educating you on prospering in the new economic downturn or digging yourself out of your own personal crisis. Either way, you've got questions well King Street with Christopher King has got answers!
King Street with Christopher King is a Show dedicated to informing and educating you on prospering in the new economic downturn or digging yourself out of your own personal crisis. Either way, you've got questions well King Street with Christopher King has got answers!
Chris is a moderator who has worked in all areas of the Foreclosure process spending a minimum of 60 hours a week and has working knowledge and insight into Pre-foreclosure, Foreclosure and Post Foreclosure. Make sure you have pen and paper handy, you might want to take some notes!
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Jabari “AuraGin” Exum, percussionist, emcee, poet, actor, director, and entrepreneur, is an electrifying performing artist born and raised in Washington, DC. He is a skilled percussionist in the West African and Latin Tradition and is a prolific writer and performer in the world of Hip-Hop. Since 1997 Jabari has also become a pioneering artist in a movement called, “Hip-Hop Theater”. Needless to say, Jabari's approach to everything that he touches is unconventional since he is able to pull from so many different styles of expression. He has been acting, drumming, and rapping since he was 2yrs and has been blessed with the opportunities to receive guidance from the some of the greats in each of these artistic styles, from Mamady Keita and Djimo Kouyate, to KRS-One, Sonya Sanchez and Glen Turner. Jabari Exum is presently a member of the Hip-Hop duo ‘Hueman Prophets’ (USA); Farafina Kan (West African Percussion Orchestra) (USA); and HHP (South African Hip-Hop Pioneer). He is currently a percussion teacher, writing coach, and a full time musician, working with artist such as Bill T. Jones, Dr. Cornel West & The Cornel West Theory, Tarus Mateen, Mark Curry, Maimouna Youssef, Carolyn Malachi, Weedie Braimah, W. Ellington Felton, and Raheem DeVaughn, to name a few. He is the creator of the Underground Mobile Store, ‘Congo Square’ (designed to increase the accessibility of positive, independent artist from all corners of the world). A product of both the Howard University music program and the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Jabari is set to release several music projects in 2011, one being ‘The Triad’ with legendary bassist Tarus Mateen. You can catch him this spring and summer on the ‘Train of Thought’ Tour Circulating within the DMV area from March thru August 2011.
Author and frequent U.S. Today columnist Dr. James Key has long been inspired by biblical stories and the way God has touched his life, as well as empowered by the lives of others. Not just famous people, but ordinary folks whose names and faces are unknown. Some of their stories were of terrible tragedies while others have been wonderful examples of human triumph and victory. These people and their remarkable experiences left an indelible mark on Key’s soul and have compelled him to review and reheat the stories of his life in Touch and Go. From his days of growing up in South Central Los Angeles to serving on the battlefield as a United States Army chaplain in war-torn Baghdad, Iraq, Key brings to life how God continued to move with him, even in his darkest hours. Touch and Go encompasses the best qualities of a biography and a religious/inspirational book. Touch and Go captures the essence and dynamic involvement of God in everyday life. From the good to the bad to the downright low, readers are reminded that God is always there to bring comfort and direction.
Jabari “AuraGin” Exum, percussionist, emcee, poet, actor, director, and entrepreneur, is an electrifying performing artist born and raised in Washington, DC. He is a skilled percussionist in the West African and Latin Tradition and is a prolific writer and performer in the world of Hip-Hop. Since 1997 Jabari has also become a pioneering artist in a movement called, “Hip-Hop Theater”. Needless to say, Jabari's approach to everything that he touches is unconventional since he is able to pull from so many different styles of expression. He has been acting, drumming, and rapping since he was 2yrs and has been blessed with the opportunities to receive guidance from the some of the greats in each of these artistic styles, from Mamady Keita and Djimo Kouyate, to KRS-One, Sonya Sanchez and Glen Turner.
Jabari Exum is presently a member of the Hip-Hop duo ‘Hueman Prophets’ (USA); Farafina Kan (West African Percussion Orchestra) (USA); and HHP (South African Hip-Hop Pioneer). He is currently a percussion teacher, writing coach, and a full time musician, working with artist such as Bill T. Jones, Dr. Cornel West & The Cornel West Theory, Tarus Mateen, Mark Curry, Maimouna Youssef, Carolyn Malachi, Weedie Braimah, W. Ellington Felton, and Raheem DeVaughn, to name a few. He is the creator of the Underground Mobile Store, ‘Congo Square’ (designed to increase the accessibility of positive, independent artist from all corners of the world). A product of both the Howard University music program and the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Jabari is set to release several music projects in 2011, one being ‘The Triad’ with legendary bassist Tarus Mateen. You can catch him this spring and summer on the ‘Train of Thought’ Tour Circulating within the DMV area from March thru August 2011.
Born and raised in the rich musical legacy of Philadelphia, Temika attended the Philadelphia High School for Creative & Performing arts where she choraled the halls with fellow industry mates Boyz II Men, Amel Larrieux, Christian McBride, Lizz Fields, Joey DeFrancesco, Amhir "Questlove" Thompson, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, Karen Slack and Tamika Patton. Shortly after graduating from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore where she received the first Ella Fitzgerald music scholarship award, Temika further developed her sound performing at numerous venues in the Washington, DC area and abroad.
Webster defines mogul as a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field. Well there is a new Music Mogul on the scene in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area who, not only has garnered a great deal of power and influence but has also been able to grab the attention and bend the ear of some of the most influential movers and shakers in the music and entertainment, as well as some of the most significant investors in the world. Eric Kennedy, Music Mogul, Record Executive, innovator, artist developer, CEO of Braat Records, and one of the nicest guys you will ever meet, is poised to take the nation by storm by redefining the music industries business model.
Some individuals may recognize early in life their dreams yet only a few dedicate themselves to the actual realization of those same dreams. And then there’s Jua.. Jua brings a vocal sound reminiscent of jazz and soul singers such as Nat King Cole, Nancy Wilson, Donny Hathaway, Will Downing, and Luther Vandross. However, Jua’s rich voice resonates with a combination of depth and fresh emotion that is uniquely Jua. “Jua” (Swahili for the “Sun”) was born in Chicago, Illinois; home of the “Musical Melting Pot”.
THE TRUE "QUEEN" OF COMEDY
Tina Graham has worked diligently for the last 18 years in urban comedy. She began her career in comedy in 1989 by assisting in the development of the first Black owned Comedy Club in the U.S.The Uptown Comedy Club, Harlem, N.Y. was the first place to feature and nurture up and coming urban comedy and musical talents.
Since then she has worked on many other shows including; Talent Executive, Fox “Uptown Comedy Club TV Show"; NBC’s “Show Time At The Apollo”; Talent Producer, “HBO SNAPS”; Consultant, “Bet Comicview 2001”; Talent Consultant, “Laffapalooza 1999”; Comedy Talent Consultant, UPN’s “Showtime In Harlem 2002-03” and the world renown “Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam” - Talent Associate, Producer and Talent Producer HBO’s P. Diddy presents “Bad Boys of Comedy”, Talent Producer “Bill Bellamy’s Who’s Got Jokes”.
Tina has played a major role in launching the careers of Mike Epps, Flex Alexander, Tracy Morgan,Monique, Sommore, J.B. Smoove and many more. Presently, She has been a pioneer in creating, packaging and presenting some of the most dynamic shows of our generation and has vowed to continue the trend of excellence by turning out the most sought after talent, ideas, and fresh, new concepts in urban comedy entertainment today. Tina Graham continues to book special events, television, films, Comedy Clubs, tours and colleges around the country.
Tina Graham, Inc. is Tina Graham's comedy firm that is a full service “one-stop-shop” for comedy casting, consulting, promotions and booking agency. Her clients include: The Improv – Miami, Fl (Urban Nights), The Improv West Palm Beach, Sumnertime Entertainment, Sugar Rays House of Comedy Club, Moca’s Restaurant & Lounge and Skybox Productions.
Michael Timmons, who performs under the stage name “Mike Love”, is a recording artist, song writer and model. He was signed to BRAAT Musik/WEA/Warner Music Group, January, 2011. His Music embodies a futuristic twist on Popular Music; and with his suave falsetto and jagged tone, Mike Love is establishing himself to become a legend in the music industry. His love for music started when he was 4 years old, and he first took stage in his church as part of the Praise and Worship Team. Since then, this young star has performed on many stages, at numerous showcases, countless events, and has won several contests. His first single as an unsigned artist, "Orbital Love" sparked the interest of many and made Mike Love a well known name in the DMV. Mike Love’s first single under BRAAT Musik is scheduled to drop Spring 2011. So far, he has worked with the likes of 2Pistol, (CashMoney), Tay Don (BrickSquadMonopoly), and MAIR, (BRAAT Musik/WEA), to name a few. As a newly dedicated, hardworking & determined artist, Mike Love is taking the Worldwide Pop Industry by storm.
New artist Mair (Mary Alice), is a very talented young songwriter/singer/rapper /producer who has successfully synthesized the fertile topsoil of the very best influences of Pop, Hip Hop and Dance on her freshman project: ”Who Am I? … Mair's Untold Story” (Braat Musik/ADA/Warner Music Group), to create a new sound that can only be described as Hip Pop. Mair has the talent and potential to shatter all assumptions about what a new artist can achieve, as she delivers the soundtrack to her personal story, exposing the battles between her dynamic opposites Mary Alice and alter ego Mair.
Every movement has its book. Gritty, raw and spiritual, Ghetto Plainsman chronicles one man’s triumph over humiliation, self-defeat, anger and violence by taking us on a chaotic journey between urban survival and the life-or-death struggles of the ravaged American Great Plains. As a modern-day parable for our crashing Earth, this gripping story reveals how someone on the cut, hustling, drug dealing and trying to beat back despair transforms himself into someone working to save great stretches of the American West that prove to be even more violent and devastated than the inner city. Jarid Manos finds comfort on a curb or in the shadows of a deserted street. He sees the world as a constant war zone filled with hatred and ugliness. He burns with backlash resentment. To complicate matters, he is tormented by a self-loathing denial of his sexuality and wants to kill it out of him. From coastal Texas to an 80s–early 90s New York City under siege by drugs and AIDS, to a xenophobic L.A. wasteland divided by race and class, all the way out into the stricken Great Plains, Manos can barely see the door that Earth has always held open for us to heal, until… at his last gasp – It is inside the eye of this storm that Manos finally hears the inner voice: Where are you right now? His personal healing transformation is a model for the new Ecological Health Movement. Beautifully written, infused with a raw realism, hope, and an epilogue of practical solutions, Ghetto Plainsman is the searing journey of one of the Green Movement’s most original voices at a time when the world is in crisis and heading into ecological collapse.
Michael Ayers is a singer/songwriter/producer from St. Mary Parish Louisiana who has crafted a sound that he affectionately calls “Open”. Ayers states that “I get tired of hearing songs that are so full of production and sounds for the sake of having sounds on the track that you barely even hear the singer that the song is supposed to be for. Back in the day, every instrument was just another way to tell the story, another part that added to the whole composition." Ayers further states that "Music is the framework, the artist is the canvas.” Muhummad Ayers has been a writer and producer of his own music since the age of 15. Many have described him as a true homage to great soul singers from the past as well as a sure sign of the future. One listen to him whether live or on wax leaves no mistaking how passionate he is about music. According to Muhummad he brings to his listeners attention that "To be honest music hasn’t become lucrative for me yet. My studio is a Macbook Pro, recording software, a USB mic and a closet near you. So yes, technologically I’m limited. But nevertheless I pour my heart into every square inch of what I do have while not worrying about what I don’t. Music is about passion, not science."
Marni M. Williams, Esquire defied all odds as a teenage mother when she graduated from Penn State University with a B.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences. She later graduated from Temple School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree and practiced in the areas of corporate and commercial litigation, human resources, stock transactions and contracts. In June of 2002, Marni started a publishing company and released her first book, My Little Book of Poetry: as a one of a kind, limited edition collection. As one of the winners of the Power 99 Def Poetry Contest for her poem, Idolatry, she launched her spoken word debut on the air at the Philadelphia radio station, Power 99 FM on July 7, 2002. She released her poetry book in paperback in February, 2003 and has shared her poetry throughout the Delaware Valley and beyond, including Georgia, Florida, Washington, D.C. and California anywhere an audience would gather... churches, comedy shows, community events, private affairs, colleges, radio stations, poetry events and anywhere in between . Responding to requests from readers, Marni released her first poetry CD entitled, Marni Speaks, Marni Seeks Truth: in July, 2003. Marni has devoted her life to the submission of God’s will in using her testimony to inspire others. She speaks regularly as a keynote speaker, poet and workshop facilitator at churches and special events. Marni Williams who now is known as Nia Poet, Spoken Word Artist, Advocate, Inspirational Speaker and Orator
Katie is a UK born singer/songwriter/recording artist with a broad range of musical influences ranging form The Beatles, Thin Lizzy, Queen, Reba McIntyre, Buddy Holly, Cher, Whitney Houston and Kate Bush. And her all time hero and the one she is most compared to... Christina Aguilera. Some say an early Madonna sound, still others very early Doris Troy. Whith a 200,000 strong internet fan base worldwide; She is not only popular in the UK, Europe as a whole, but also the US, Australia, NZ, South America, Asia and Middle Eastern countries. Katies voice has been described as golden, sultry, smooth and mellifluous - (like honey) and her music as original and ‘rockin’.
When is the last time you saw Diana Ross, Wendy Williams, Dionne Warwick, Mo’Nique, Tina Turner, Whoopi Goldberg and First Lady Michelle Obama together in one evening’s performance? Well, all you need to do is catch the Sylvia Traymore Morrison show the next time she’s in town. Sylvia is the only renowned Black female impressionist in the country.
Born in Washington, DC, Sylvia graduated from Western High School (now Duke Ellington) and went to Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. A year later, she entered the Miss Black America pageant where she was 2nd runner up. She earned a spot to go to Europe to entertain the American troops in the Mediterranean.
During the reign of heavyweight fighting, Sylvia was asked to host the Muhammad Ali Roast at the Apollo Theatre in New York City. After delivering her impression of the champ, his comment was ”You’re doin’ me? A woman, doin’ me? That’s awesome.” RayDiva a female stand up comic base out of Baltimore Maryland has been doing comedy for 4 years. She has opened for Comedian such as George Wilbourn, Cedric the Entertainer and Joe Torry to name a few. She hosts her own Comedy Show in Baltimore Maryland and is also one of the host of Laffs On The Harbor which is one of the biggest Comedy Shows in the DC area which is Produced By Bob Sumner ( Producer Of Def Comedy Jam & Bad Boys Of Comedy) & Is Currently On Tour With The J Anthony Brown & Friends Tour... RayDiva Welcome to a Measure Of Truth
Tashya T was born to be an entertainer. From an early age she demonstrated a vivid imagination and sense of humor by entertaining anyone who would listen. As a young comedienne (‘cause she a female), her comedy comes from y daily life, my Jamaican lineage and extensive travels. These differences are a comic’s goldmine for her. Tashya T made her stage debut in the fall of 2007. Her versatile topics and dynamic delivery have allowed her to perform in front of extremely diverse udiences.
In the very short two year time span that Savannah has been performing, she has taken the music industry by storm, catching the eyes and ears of some the biggest songwriters in history. She was discovered while stopped at a red light, 9 year-old Savannah could be heard by all the diners on an outdoor patio, belting out Jordan Spark’s “No Air. As the song finished, her father turned to tell her that she did a great job, and noticed that all of the dining patrons had erupted in applause and were giving her a standing ovation! One of those patrons, Ryan Black, of the 88’s Cabaret, ran over and handed her father his business card, saying “you have got to call me…your daughter is going to be a star!” He invited Savannah to perform at his next showcase. A Month later, at the 88’s Cabaret October of 2008, Savannah’s gave her first performance in front of a paying audience, with some of the biggest stars of Broadway. She was a hit, and was asked to perform twice that night. and so it began. Since then Savannah has had the honor of participating and performing in front of many of Hollywood’s elite, such as Clive Davis, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Lopez, Quincy Jones, Gladys Knight, Jay Leno and Tom Hanks, just to name a few.
7:33 am is adapted from the urban romantic comedy by Monda Webb – it is Sex & the City catches a Love Jones and then asks Why Did I Get Married? It is a fresh, hip and compelling screenplay set in political and power hungry Washington, DC. The audience is Best Man.
In a nutshell, two women are dating the same man and don’t know it - in a city infamous for its imbalanced ratio of women to men. In a town that’s city slick and country cool, the real drama unfolds when the two women find out about one another despite the carefully-orchestrated mechanisms of the main male character, Damion Eric Cross, who is undoubtedly at a crossroads as to what woman to choose.
Visual Artist LaRhonda Angelisa is a native of Nashville Tennessee. She has been painting for over 16 years. Some of her private collectors include Grammy Award winner Brian McKnight, and Grammy award winner Seal. Recently taking center stage with legendary Jazz musician Roy Ayers, LaRhonda has also had the pleasure of touching thousands of hearts by performing live spiritual paintings at different venues that have consisted of Weddings, Talent Shows, The 23rd, 24th, and 25th Annual African Street Festival and other venues around the Nashville area. This has the led to the spiritual awareness in the world of Visual Arts.
Christopher King is the founder and CEO of Realty Resolution Services with over 10 years of experience in the industry as an agent, investor and homeowner. He volunteered his services as a consultant/educator for non-profit organizations such as H.O.P.E. in educating individuals in their home buying experience through the “Down Payment on Your Dream” program.
SADDLE BROWN, hailing from Lincolnton, NC, grew up enmeshed in Country (the music and the lifestyle). It's a classic tale of a hot young talent learning his craft in the heart of the South. Over the years, he became a regular part of the house band at Yesteryears in Charlotte, NC. He also appeared several times as a special guest on the Ken Linker Variety Televised Showcase. His poise and charisma in front of the camera even earned him a spot as co-host of the show for a year. SADDLE entered the Queen City Talent Search at Cricket Arena in Charlotte, NC. By the time he'd watched the first 58 contestants rap, he realized that he might have signed up for the wrong competition! Walking onto the stage wearing a cowboy hat, the hip-hop crowd started laughing. It didn't get much better when his backing CD started skipping. SADDLE kept going, saying, "I guess the sound system's only set up for rap. That's okay, I don't need it. He launched into an a cappella reading of Tim McGraw's "Angry All the Time". The crowd loved it. He ended up taking first place and the $10,000 check. But that's just SADDLE BROWN. Nothing stops this guy! On his first visit to Nashville a few months ago, SADDLE walked into Opry Mills during the Traveling Music Television National Connection Talent Show. He entered completely unprepared, and ended up taking first place in the semi-final round. I suppose that's what prompted his move to Nashville. He landed his first showcase just one month after arriving. A top of the charts producer, attended, and was instantly converted into a rabid SADDLE supporter. SADDLE's recently completed his first CD on Music Row, writing and singing all of his own material, and has an impressive catalog of over 300 songs.
I first got my start in Radio 3 years ago at XM 155 Take Five, under the tutelage of Blanche Williams on Her show "Greatness By Design with Blanche Williams". This just happed to to be the day before the King Holiday. As a mentor Blanche got me involved right away. Shortly after my interview she invited me into the studio, sat me in front of a microphone and moments later I was on national radio! On my way home I was so excited and overwhelmed I could hardly drive... I knew then that this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. When I got home and started to tell my wife about my experience... I realized that my face was hurting from the huge SMILE that I had on my face all the way home. As a Mentor, Blanche has gone above and beyond to push me to realize my dreams. I really can't thank her enough. If everyone had a friend like Blanche, the world would be a much better place to live. How's that for "A Measure Of Truth".
The 352 Boyz have been out in the streets representing the 352 Area code for over 6 years strong. The 352 boyz members BLAINE BOY, J-FIZZLE, & DIRT D have opened up for National/International acts like Young Jeezy, Plies, Gucci, Lil Boosie, Papa Duck, Hatian Fresh and the list goes on. The 352 Boyz' contribution to the global culture of Hip-Hop has been to bring forth a testament of everyday life from the Central Florida perspective, particularly those who reside within the 352 area code. The 352 Boyz address a spectrum of issues ranging from relationships, nightlife, aspirations, dreams, everyday challenges they face.
Dionne Audain is known for her powerful performances delivered with genuine authenticity with major credits in television, feature films and national and regional commercials. Audain has tackled roles from a preacher’s wife to secret service agent, proving that she has both breadth and depth as an actress. This incredibly talented actress began her career as consultant in corporate America before beginning her journey into acting. Moviegoers were introduced to Audain in her independent film debut A Shepherd of Pure Heart (DVD, 2003). Audain gave a standout performance as Elizabeth Upton, a supportive, loving and demanding wife. In early 2005, Audain was seen in indie short Tuffy Low-low, as Mrs. Ward, a tough administrator in charge of a private nursing home. Other indie film supporting roles include The Evils, Like Water, Finding My Precious Basquiat, The Euphoria Project, Poof and Manuel Chavez.
Washington DC based jazz vocalist LOIDE has roots in Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau, though born in France and raised in California. Her music is a mix of contemporary jazz and warm Afro- rhythms, Loide's music is reflective of her own eclectic roots. She has spent the last 9 years honing her musical craft in some of the nation's hippest speakeasies and jazz clubs state-side and abroad. However, her musical training stretches back to her primary school years, where she sang in church and received training as a classical vocalist. She has performed in Hollywood for a star-studded televised event, opened for the legendary Hugh Masekela, and, most recently, Loide performed to a packed house at the world renowned Blues Alley in Washington, DC. Loide’s debut project, "LOIDE, Live at Bohemian Caverns" was recorded in the summer of 2009. But more than anything else... Loide believes it is her African heritage that has provided her with her fresh musical perspective, and unique sound.
Tommy began performing stand-up in DC comedy clubs in 2004 and instantaneously realized he was a special talent. In his first 2 months of ever gracing a stage he placed as aregional runner-up in Sierra Mists/Comedy Centrals “Search for America’s Next Great Comic” and later in “Baltimore’s Funniest Person” competition (semi-finalist). Recently, Tommy was also hand selected to participate in the historic "Bay Area Black Comedy Competition" where he was a quarter-finalist. Being a clean comedian, Taylor does not curse or get raunchy with his material. However, he still captivates audiences from all walks of life. From the rawest urban comedy clubs, to the most politically savvy mainstream rooms, Tommy uses a combination intellect and gut-busting comedy that leaves the crowd in stitches.
R&B/HIP-HOP sensation JOAQUIN is the epitome of Confidence, Charisma, Talent and a mellow-smooth voice and you've got yourself a star in the making. Joaquin was influenced by groups ranging from "The Ohio Players" and "Rahsaan Patterson" to "Bilal" and "The Roots" and has been behind the mic, on the stage, and in the hearts of listeners for yrs. With touches of Jazz, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Latin Rhythms, every track has a style of its' own; but no matter which song you choose you get 100 percent Joaquin, and a totally unforgettable experience. Over time he's gone from talented newcomer to seasoned professional and if you ask him he'll tell you, "I'm the best I've ever been and I'm only getting better." He began making a name for himself when he was 14 yrs old, performing at numerous functions for The Youth Source Foundation, a youth oriented branch of The Source Magazine. Since then he's done shows all across the map, not to mention countless collaborations with local and national artists. Singer, Song Writer, MC, and aspiring Engineer, Joaquin is and R&B Sensation in the Making.
JANKS MORTON author of "Why He Hates You!" is a groundbreaking international and award winning documentarian. As founder of iYAGO ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, LLC, he states “the company came into existence to reflect both the conscious and unconscious soul of Black America. JANKS MORTON has been in the entertainment industry for more than 20 years and is a much sought-after teacher, lecturer, commentator and motivational speaker. He has convened workshops, seminars and served as panelist and keynote speaker at colleges, universities, prisons, conferences, churches and community centers around the world. For those of you who have wondered why? (and even for those of you who have not) Janks Morton Painstakingly, answers the question loud and clear... Why He Hates You!. How unreconciled Anger Is Destroying Black Men and Boys.
Chanell London was born and raised in England and from an early age displayed amazing musical talent. A rising star in the making this talented singer, songwriter and musician is generating quite the buzz in the entertainment industry. Currently working on her solo project that will feature, Do You Like It, Some Days, Crazy World and Done With You this poetic songwriter can create an array of music that will no doubt touch the hearts and minds of everyone listening to the passionate sound from this gifted musician. From pop, r&b, alternative, rock and soul, Chanell London is destined to make an impact that will not be soon forgotten in the music industry.
Chanell London was born and raised in England and from an early age displayed amazing musical talent. A rising star in the making this talented singer, songwriter and musician is generating quite the buzz in the entertainment industry. Currently working on her solo project that will feature, Do You Like It, Some Days, Crazy World and Done With You this poetic songwriter can create an array of music that will no doubt touch the hearts and minds of everyone listening to the passionate sound from this gifted musician. From pop, r&b, alternative, rock and soul, Chanell London is destined to make an impact that will not be soon forgotten in the music industry.
A discussion of Tyler Perry's new film, For Colored Girls! Our guests will be Tomette Herring, and Bonnie Ford. For those of you who have seen the film and would like to call in with a question or comment, the number is (347) 326-9470.
Marc Shyst's short lists of influences include God, Malcolm X, and Hip Hop Icon and 2nd Highest Grossing Rap artist of all time Tupac Sukur.
Shyst say's there has been an absence of inspirational, social, cultural, spiritual, and social Hip-Hop to cross the airwaves. Parallel to Tupac, Marc Shyst has made it his mission to restore balance to Hip Hop in the footsteps of an artist who addressed so many facets and elements of the African American Experience.
Like his iconic predecessor, Marc Shyst can deliver thought provoking content to his listenership and engage them in every aspect of their lives. From the dance floor to the everyday challenges faced to survive in current times, Marc Shyst's songs contain key elements that each listener can connect their own experiences with his.
Marc Shyst has been anointed the new "Prophet of Hip Hop" and preaches his ministry through his bars and hooks to inject substance and depth back into Hip Hop to help his listeners grow morally, mentally, and spiritually in direct contrast to what is currently being offered to influence and set an example for the younger generation in the Hip Hop multimedia marketplace.
Charles D. Ellison the host of The New School on Sirius/XM satellite radio, an edge-filled weekly take on the world of politics. He is a daily contributor to Politic365.com and author of the critically-acclaimed urban political thriller TANTRUM. His insightful political analysis and commentary can be frequently found at The Huffington Post and Politico.
Yvette Bethel CEO of Organizational Soul, an HR Consulting and Training company that focuses on bringing transformation to companies by grooming leaders and creating HR systems designed to support optimal team dynamics. She believes that the soul of your organization is a dynamic, organic, powerful entity that longs to recognize its true brilliance.
Established in 2003 Renegade Records LLC is a premier record label located in the Northern Virginia. Renegade Records LLC has grown from a local upstart label to a multifaceted Record /Entertainment company. From cd/dvd duplication to producing short films and music videos, Renegade Records LLC embodies the Entrepreneur spirit. With Artist development a priority Renegade Records LLC focuses on the music rather than gimmicks and politics of the Music Industry. Spearheaded by co owner/artist Young Neek aka the King of Virginia Renegade Records also includes Young Hood, Mic Doza, Gizmo and a staff that is structured much like the military. Renegade Records LLC embraces being an Independent Record Label and prides itself on putting out the best music possible.
King Street with Christopher King is a segment dedicated to informing and educating you on prospering in the new economic downturn or digging yourself out of your own personal crisis. Either way, you've got questions well King Street with Christopher King has got answers!
Chris is a moderator who has worked in all areas of the Foreclosure process spending a minimum of 60 hours a week and has working knowledge and insight into Pre-foreclosure, Foreclosure and Post Foreclosure. Make sure you have pen and paper handy, you might want to take some notes!
Visual Artist LaRhonda Angelisa is a native of Nashville Tennessee. She has been painting for over 16 years. Some of her private collectors include Grammy Award winner Brian McKnight, and Grammy award winner Seal. LaRhonda has a mission to create and inspire people all over the world with her spiritual paintings.
HyDefinition is a camp of talented artists whose music is in a class of its own -- the perfect blend of FIRE and ICE – an undeniable mix of Hip Hop and R&B. When together Arijinal, MarcJus and M.O.K.E. combine relentless lyrical ability and vocal swagger over crazy hot beats to create a sound never before heard. Their common bond is their extraordinary musical ability and their conviction to never accept the sky as the limit. Their unforgettable performances leave audiences wanting more and their creativity is a springboard for out-of-the-box thinking. HyDefinition is prepared to knock down walls and create new concepts for “great” music while revisiting some of the elements that made them fall in love with music in the first place.
Christian Comedienne True Comedy, born "Kristy Smith," has always had something to say, however, when the Lord showed her a vision with a mic in her hand she was speechless. She thought her destiny would be in music which she loves however, God had a totally different plan for her life. She is reminded of the scripture in Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in a mans heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails. True Comedy's debut was initiated when she was encouraged to take her humor from the pew to pulpit. Since her initial appearance she has been catapulted in front of a wide variety of audiences- from church gatherings, to comedy clubs, to family events. True Comedy brings family oriented humor and fun to any audience.
Back In June, 2009, Judith shared the stage with Michael Jackson, and was honored to be chosen as the only female lead vocalist for his “This Is It” tour before he tragically passed away during the rehearsal period. Judith is no new comer to the music biz, she in fact has recorded and performed with a number of legendary superstars such as Elton John, Smokey Robinson, Usher, Babyface and Rod Stewart, just to name a few. Her singing has also been heard in several high-profile movies including Sex & The City II, Dreamgirls and Happy Feet 2.
Judith Hill has been immersed in music since the time she could stand in her crib and see Sly Stone, Billy Preston, and other funk/soul icons hanging out with her musician parents in the living room. Back In June, 2009, Judith shared the stage with Michael Jackson, and was honored to be chosen as the only female lead vocalist for his “This Is It” tour before he tragically passed away during the rehearsal period. Judith is no new comer to the music biz, she in fact has recorded and performed with a number of legendary superstars such as Elton John, Smokey Robinson, Usher, Babyface and Rod Stewart, just to name a few. Her singing has also been heard in several high-profile movies including Sex & The City II, Dreamgirls and Happy Feet 2. Combining electro, soul, pop and hints of ambient funk into her take on love, heartache, and joy. She rides the line between avante-garde and pop-radio with big beats, bass, synths, world instruments and a range of emotions. Judith is currently writing and recording her debut solo album with legendary producer Dave Stewart (Eurythmics).
Daanja Grl is Houston’s own up and coming secret weapon. She hits the scene with her outlandish style and “outside the box” image, stepping in with high energy and force. She reaches out to crowds of people with her fresh sound and agreeable lyrics, serving audiences with a break from the norm. Self-Labled as a “Tomboy”, Daanja Grl is equipped with lots of girl power, as she demonstrates how “anything boys can do she can do better” with her production ability and experience of making beats since 2001. She wears many hats in this industry as a producer, engineer, writer, arranger, clothes designer, dancer, and musician. Leading people and opening eyes to her craft is not only her mission, but it is the beginning of her movement. Stay tuned for upcoming contests and community involvement. Daanja Grl just might show up in your town!
Tonight on A Measure Of Truth... We speak with Coach Keith Stevens Coach Washington D.C.'s Team Takeover, Championship AAU Basket Ball team that has college recruiters buzzing about the talent in the program after being crowned the champions of the inaugural Nike Elite Basketball League. But before we talk sports... we feature a new segment on A Measure Of Truth that provides solutions and strategies to reverse the fallout of the the current mortgage crisis. The new segment is called King Street hosted by our resident real estate expert Christopher King.
Angela Stribling is a woman of many talents but is probably best known for her television career on BET as Host of Screen Scene, the network's premier entertainment news show. She spent four years hosting Screen Scene before becoming an integral part of launching BET Jazz. Angela is a native of Buffalo, New York where she discovered her passion for singing at the tender age of just 4 years and was vocally trained in jazz and classical studies. She hones her skills in New York City at various venues including The Rainbow Room, The Supper Club, and The Soul Cafe. Her dynamic performances have earned her the honor of sharing the stage with some of the world's most gifted musicians including the incomparable Stevie Wonder, Chaka Kahn, Najee. One of Angela's highest honors was being invited as the vocalist to perform at a gala tribute for Congressman Charles Rangel hosted by President Bill Clinton, Robert DiNero, and Kevin Spacey. For four years she, along with Ramsey Lewis and Lou Rawls, hosted Jazz Central; A nightly program, featuring performances and interviews with renowned jazz artists. She began her broadcast career as a news intern at WTTG-TV (Fox affiliate in Washington, DC) and WOL-AM Radio (Washington, DC). With her driven work ethic and diverse talents she held virtually every position in programming and sales at WOL Radio including sales management, on-air shifts, and voiceover production.
Turn it up is all bout independent recording artist of all kinds R&B, Rap, Jazz, Soul, Rock, Gospel even Country! But the primary reason for Turn It Up is to feature and help independent artist to take it to the next level... by showcasing new music, sharing studio recording tips and tricks to HELP make your tracks stand out like the pro's and industry information to help you to choose the right path and keep you in the game. Every week we will bring you new artist, industry insiders, and fresh new tracks that you WON'T be able to hear it anywhere else. The truth is if you are and independent artist trying to make it music biz... you need all the help you can get! So let's stop playing! Get your demos together and get ready to Turn It UP!
Tonight on A Measure Of Truth... We speak with Aaron Smith, founder and president of A. W. Smith Financial Group, Inc. Author of " In the Black" ... Smith has more than ten years of experience in the financial services and insurance industries. He holds several securities and insurance licenses and is also a Registered Player Financial Advisor for the National Football League Players Association. Many of you have read his book and some have also attended one of his seminars or you may even remember him from one of his segments on the NBC Nightly News. But if your new to the Aaron Smith philosophy... tonight we offer you a preview to his clear, easy to follow nine-step plan to take control of your financial future that will resonate whether you're just starting out... or finding yourself midlife with concerns about your retirement. In The Black will transform your retirement plans, regardless of income, by offering concrete advice on what opportunities are available and using real-life examples to illustrate how anyone... yes anyone... can achieve their financial dreams be they middle- aged and facing debt or actively saving since their early twenties. When it come to finance investments and the bottom line... to stay In The Black... We could all benefit from "A Measure Of Truth".
Turn it up is all bout independent recording artist of all kinds R&B, Rap, Jazz, Soul, Rock, Gospel even Country! But the primary reason for Turn It Up is to feature and help independent artist to take it to the next level... by showcasing new music, sharing studio recording tips and tricks to HELP make your tracks stand out like the pro's and industry information to help you to choose the right path and keep you in the game. Every week we will bring you new artist, industry insiders, and fresh new tracks that you WON'T be able to hear it anywhere else. The truth is if you are and independent artist trying to make it music biz... you need all the help you can get! So let's stop playing! Get your demos together and get ready to Turn It UP!
Tonight on A Measure Of Truth... We speak with Robert L. Walsh, Author of "The Other America: The African American Experience" Robert L. Walsh (Author),and Retired Marine Lt, Col Kernel. This book provides insight into the complex racial problems facing America. It discusses the impact of slavery and the Civil Rights Movement on American culture and introduces the reader to a number of prominent African Americans whose contributions to American history are often overlooked.
Trying to find the right words to encompass Earl Jones Jr. is not that difficult once you've had a conversation with him. Singer? No. Songwriter? No, he is a psalmist penning music that touches the heart of God with an anointing to minister that same music to bless God's people. Yeah, I think I'll go with that one. Be Blessed.
April Walker is an author, innovator, educator, counselor, advocate, mother and native of the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. As a behavior specialist, her mission in life is to address women's issues by traveling the world and speaking to women of all ages about safe guarding one of their most precious commodities, the heart.
MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SKIN A DOG was an idea birthed a few years ago as a book concept that quickly grew into a powerful movement that would educate, inform, and be a central reference system for women – Skinadog.com.
Signified by the Skin a Dog logo, the book and the website addresses the need for women to protect heart; to hold on to their values and raise the bar in their personal lives; and have privy to all the information necessary to make the right decision in dating and relationships. "My intention for writing the book was not to "bash men", but to expose that which needed to be exposed. Inform, empower, educate, awaken, expose, and unify - are words that lead to change. There is More than One Way to Skin a Dog." - April "Dogcatcher" Walker
We have a great show for you tonight, next up we will talk with DT Lamont and Brittney Nicole. Featuring the hot new track, "You Choose". Now when we said that we would bring you fresh new track we weren't playing... this track is so new.. the mixer is still warm! So new, that the hour glass hasn't even changed back to an arrow yet!!! It literally has not been out of the studio 48 hours and we are playing it for you on Turn It UP!
A Brand New Show featured on A Measure of Truth on blog Talk Radio.com. Turn it up is all bout independent recording artist of all kinds R&B, Rap, Jazz, Soul, Rock, Gospel even Country! But the primary reason for Turn It Up is to feature and help independent artist to take it to the next level... by showcasing new music, sharing studio recording tips and tricks to HELP make your tracks stand out like the pro's and industry information to help you to choose the right path and keep you in the game. Every week we will bring you new artist, industry insiders, and fresh new tracks that you WON'T be able to hear it anywhere else. The truth is if you are and independent artist trying to make it music biz... you need all the help you can get! So let's stop playing! Get your demos together and get ready to Turn It UP!
On Thursday, August 5th at Washington DC's historic Avalon Theater Janks Morton hosted the Red Carpet Premiere of his new groundbreaking film "We Need To Talk: A Message to our Daughters" Well if you do a quick Google search or just check his Face Book page you will see that his page is blowing up with comments. Tonight we find out why and what some of the women who actually viewed film thought of its message.
If you could share one intimate lifetime experience with a young woman, that could save her life...WOULD YOU? Ten Women from the south side of Chicago have, and you will be forever changed by their sacrifice and courage. From Producer/Director Janks Morton comes the next installment of the urgent and necessary conversation the will begin to steer the national dialogue in a new direction. With heartfelt, pain-staking and intimate details of their relationship choices, members of the Byrd Group of Chicago share their riveting stories of triumph, trials, tribulations and tragedies. For the first time in African American cinema, the soul of a Black Woman's family, relationship and internal struggles are uncovered, and the pathway to true restoration is shown. This film is guaranteed to resonate and address head on, subjects tucked away in the heart of many African American women, and will empower them to release the enslaving bondage of their past. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, FOR WOMEN ONLY THE RED CARPET WORLD PREMIERE OF "WE NEED TO TALK: A MESSAGE TO OUR DAUGHTERS" The film that is changing the Nation, One woman at a time! The third feature film from Writer, Producer, Director, Actor and Activist Janks Morton presented by iYAGO Entertainment Group™ Starring: Kenisha Byrd, Stephanie Brewer, Rhonda Benson, Anika Jackson,Jaime Gill and Trudy Martin Produced
Just Us Records is located in Alexandria, VA right outside of Washington, DC. an Independent Record Label founded in 2002 by CEO W.R. Clarke. They have affiliate companies within the areas of Productions, Management and Publishing. Thier talent roster includes hip-hop rap artist Skryptur; the super talented alternative/pop artist Chanell London; artist Collin Ray and female singer Shaunti Carroll. Just Us Records is an organization assembled to cultivate, support and provide quality acts and entertainment. This company strives to create great music production and strongly believes in the best interest their artists. Just Us Records is an entertainment company that specializes in Music Production, Artist Development, Artist Management and Promotions. Our sound is unique, different and fresh within the music genres of Hip-Hop/Rap, R&B, Pop, Alternative and Reggae. Introducing to you what they strongly believe are future stars of tomorrow. Take a listen to the music and keep a watch out for Just Us Records.
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If you could share one intimate lifetime experience with a young woman, that could save her life...WOULD YOU? Ten Women from the south side of Chicago have, and you will be forever changed by their sacrifice and courage. From Producer/Director Janks Morton comes the next installment of the urgent and necessary conversation the will begin to steer the national dialogue in a new direction. With heartfelt, pain-staking and intimate details of their relationship choices, members of the Byrd Group of Chicago share their riveting stories of triumph, trials, tribulations and tragedies. For the first time in African American cinema, the soul of a Black Woman's family, relationship and internal struggles are uncovered, and the pathway to true restoration is shown. This film is guaranteed to resonate and address head on, subjects tucked away in the heart of many African American women, and will empower them to release the enslaving bondage of their past. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, FOR WOMEN ONLY THE RED CARPET WORLD PREMIERE OF "WE NEED TO TALK: A MESSAGE TO OUR DAUGHTERS" The film that is changing the Nation, One woman at a time! The third feature film from Writer, Producer, Director, Actor and Activist Janks Morton presented by iYAGO Entertainment Group™ Starring: Kenisha Byrd, Stephanie Brewer, Rhonda Benson, Anika Jackson,Jaime Gill and Trudy Martin Produced By: Janks Morton Please join us Thursday, August 5th for a transformational evening at Washington DC's historic Avalon Theater for the Red Carpet Premiere of the film "We Need To Talk: A Message to our Daughters" Show starts promptly at 8:00pm with Q&A discussion following.
If you could share one intimate lifetime experience with a young woman, that could save her life...WOULD YOU? Ten Women from the south side of Chicago have, and you will be forever changed by their sacrifice and courage. From Producer/Director Janks Morton comes the next installment of the urgent and necessary conversation the will begin to steer the national dialogue in a new direction. With heartfelt, pain-staking and intimate details of their relationship choices, members of the Byrd Group of Chicago share their riveting stories of triumph, trials, tribulations and tragedies. For the first time in African American cinema, the soul of a Black Woman's family, relationship and internal struggles are uncovered, and the pathway to true restoration is shown. This film is guaranteed to resonate and address head on, subjects tucked away in the heart of many African American women, and will empower them to release the enslaving bondage of their past. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, FOR WOMEN ONLY
THE RED CARPET WORLD PREMIERE OF "WE NEED TO TALK: A MESSAGE TO OUR DAUGHTERS" The film that is changing the Nation, One woman at a time!
The third feature film from Writer, Producer, Director, Actor and Activist Janks Morton presented by iYAGO Entertainment Group™
Starring: Kenisha Byrd, Stephanie Brewer, Rhonda Benson, Anika Jackson,Jaime Gill and Trudy Martin
Produced By: Janks Morton
Please join us Thursday, August 5th for a transformational evening at Washington DC's historic Avalon Theater for the Red Carpet Premiere of the film "We Need To Talk: A Message to our Daughters" Show starts promptly at 8:00pm with Q&A discussion following.
Turn it up is all about independent recording artist of all kinds R&B, Rap, Jazz, Soul, Rock, Gospel even Country! But the primary reason for Turn It Up is to feature and help Independent Artist to take it to the next level... by showcasing new music, sharing recording tips and tricks and industry insiders information to help you to choose the right path and keep you in the game. Every week we bring you new artist, industry insiders, and fresh new tracks that you won't hear anywhere else. The truth is, if you are and independent artist trying to make it music biz... you need all the help you can get. So lets stop playing! Get your demos together and get ready to Turn It Up!
To label Claudette Monet as simply a “soul” singer is a huge understatement. Rather, Monet is a full-fledged musical force who always graces the stage with an angelic presence that is paralleled only by the industry’s most celebrated icons. Her music — a mixture of soul, funk, rock and pop — attracts people of all ages, religions, shapes and shades. Monet is all about love, from the songs she sings, to the way she connects with her audience. That love typically comes back two-fold at the end of Monet’s concerts, when her faithful fans fill the room with thunderous applause and cheers. Her voice booms tremendously and her adorable smile is enough to make listeners fall in love over and over again.
The Prince George’s Arts Council is pleased to partner with Prince George’s County Council Member Ingrid M. Turner – District 4, Prince Georges County Council Member Eric Olson – District 3, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and Starlite Advertising Studios are to present the first Lanham Arts Infusion family celebration, featuring the Billy Taylor Jazzmobile from New York City. The event will be held on Saturday, July 24th from 2:00 to 8:00 pm at the Lanham Sports Park located at 7700 Good Luck Road, Lanham, MD. This one-day free event will bring families, the community, art and music lovers together to share in the cultural resources of the County. It will showcase live world-class entertainment, art exhibitions, kids pavilion, arts, crafts and food, plus the Billy Taylor Jazzmobile. The Jazzmobile will stage music demonstrations for the attendees during the day, which will then be highlighted with evening performances by the great Winard Harper Sextet, Marcus Mitchell Project, and Shawn Allen.
The Prince George’s Arts Council is pleased to partner with Prince George’s County Council Member Ingrid M. Turner – District 4, Prince Georges County Council Member Eric Olson – District 3, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and Starlite Advertising Studios are to present the first Lanham Arts Infusion family celebration, featuring the Billy Taylor Jazzmobile from New York City.
The event will be held on Saturday, July 24th from 2:00 to 8:00 pm at the Lanham Sports Park located at 7700 Good Luck Road, Lanham, MD. This one-day free event will bring families, the community, art and music lovers together to share in the cultural resources of the County. It will showcase live world-class entertainment, art exhibitions, kids pavilion, arts, crafts and food, plus the Billy Taylor Jazzmobile. The Jazzmobile will stage music demonstrations for the attendees during the day, which will then be highlighted with evening performances by the great Winard Harper Sextet, Marcus Mitchell Project, and Shawn Allen.
The Honorable Sharon Pratt, J.D., former Mayor of Washington, D.C., is the founder and manager of Pratt Consulting, a company that brings strategic consulting support to government, commercial and non profit clients.
White House Fellow Erica Jeffries.
Founded in 1964, the White House Fellows program is one of America's most prestigious programs for leadership and public service. White House Fellowships offer exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the federal government.
Selected individuals typically spend a year working as a full-time, paid Fellow to senior White House Staff, Cabinet Secretaries and other top-ranking government officials. Fellows also participate in an education program consisting of roundtable discussions with renowned leaders from the private and public sectors, and trips to study U.S. policy in action both domestically and internationally. Fellowships are awarded on a strictly non-partisan basis.
Turn it up is all about independent recording artist of all kinds R&B, Rap, Jazz, Soul, Rock, Gospel even Country! But the primary reason for Turn It Up is to feature and help independent artist to take it to the next level... by showcasing new music, sharing recording tips and tricks and industry insiders information to help you to choose the right path and keep you in the game. Every week we bring you new artist, industry insiders, and fresh new tracks that you won't hear anywhere else. The truth is, if you are and independent artist trying to make it music biz... you need all the help you can get. So lets stop playing! Get your demos together and get ready to Turn It Up!
In 2006 John undertook producing a solo guitar album with the resources of Filthy Funk at hand. This recording represented a new level of quality (both musicianship and recording) and has generated an astounding level of interest in Filthy Funk's production abilities. Released in late summer of 2007, "Tasty Licks" has generated some great reviews, an amazing CD-release show, and regular rotation on local jazz radio. During the creation of John Viviani's CD, Filthy Funk met up with a new drummer Devon Tramell. He currently performs with the group live and has also become a creative contributor to Filthy Funk Productions. Devon can get down on the trumpet just as nasty as the kit so don't be surprised if you see him bustin out the horn now and again. FF released a compilation disc of the last 7 years of Filthy Funk recordings called 'Beats of Fury' in 2008. It features a crazy amount of talented vocalists, musicians, and producers who have worked with ff in the past, present, and future. A brand new, next level album has just been released by Filthy Funk Productions. "Eklectric" features collaborative, original compositions between Filthy Funk and Danielle Ponder. If you enjoy happy... this record is for you.
How does one go from, playing Basketball against the likes of such notables as Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson... to being one of the most exclusive and sought after custom clothiers in the business.
Tonight, on A Measure of Truth...George Clayton! He has branded clothing for the international metropolitan lifestyle with a wide range of clientele. His ability to incorporate international appeal with metropolitan influences has made the George Clayton’s Signature collection a must have among athletes, entertainers,... government officials and everyday business professionals among which are more than a few names that will surprise you and you are sure to recognize. With a line up of prestigious clientèle with very discriminating taste. After we are done... you will have no doubt that George Clayton's Collection... is nothing but the Truth!
A native New Yorker, Najee began his iconic career playing clarinet, saxophone and flute in his hometown Jamaica, Queens New York. While in high school his tutelage included not only Jimmy Heath but Frank Foster, and Dr. Billy Taylor at the Jazzmobile in Harlem. Honing his skills as a flutist he additionally studied with Harold Jones at the Manhattan School of Music. Along with his brother Fareed, he continued his musical scope at the “New England Conservatory of Music” in Boston with a concentrated study in performance and composition. Upon their return to New York, they were invited to tour with the songstress Chaka Khan through his association with Me'lisa Morgan who at the time was a background vocalist. Najee then met Charles Huggins of HUSH Productions who invited him to record his “Grammy Nominated - Platinum Selling Debut Album” entitled “Najee’s Theme” released by EMI. His sophomore album "Day By Day" also achieved platinum. These albums were followed by "Tokyo Blue", "Just An Illusion” and “Share My World”, all of which attained gold sale status. His next EMI recording was dedicated to one of his favorite artists Stevie Wonder entitled “Najee Plays Songs from the Key of Life: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder” which revitalized to a new generation Wonders' memorable classics. We present... Najee!
DIRECTOR, PRODUCER AND EDITOR STAFFORD U. BAILEY Stafford U. Bailey is founder and president of 20 Four 7 Productions and Writer, Producer and Director of Blacks without Borders: Chasing the American dream in South Africa. Stafford has over 2 decades of experience in production, beginning in 1980 as a producer for Baltimore’s WJZ, the city’s ABC affiliate. While at WJZ he created and developed the popular series “City Line” and worked on several projects with Oprah Winfrey. He also produced a series of highly successful PSA’s and was creatively involved with two extremely successful commercial campaigns entitled: “This moment in Black History” and “This Moment in Sports History.” In 1983 he moved to Los Angeles to join the creative team at Telepictures where he produced entertainment and lifestyle television reports for national broadcast. PRODUCER JUDITH THAYER-BAILEY Judy Thayer-Bailey is co-founder and vice president of 20 Four 7 Productions and Co-Producer of Blacks without Borders. Judy has more than 20 years of experience in production management; she oversees budgeting, research, scriptwriting and producer responsibilities. Her projects have included coordinating producer for Network series such as “Arliss”, “Sisters”, “In Living Color” and Steven Spielberg’s drama “High Incident.”
The first installment of 4Everfabulous Produced and Co-Hosted by Tomette Herring. 4Everfabulous will address those subjects that impact, affect and engage women at 40 and beyond. It’s about our lives, love, and the pursuit of happiness. We are women, proud, strong, thriving, and charting our own course, walking to the beat of our own catwalk and not asking for permission. We are now in the phoenix years of our lives and in a position to share our knowledge. We are the trailblazers - focused… and 4Everfabulous - It's not just a radio show - its a moment!
We have a great show for you today next up we will talk with Nathan Harasim! Nate began playing the piano at 5 years old At 13 in 1993 formed his own smooth jazz band.... named MoJazz At 16 in 1996 opened for Norman Brown, Pamila Williams, Wayman Tisdale, as well as winning best piano player in the state...via Aquinas College Grand Rapids Michigan... At 19 joined the US Navy as a United States Navy Rescue Swimmer, later in his military career he worked for NCIS... At 19 he also signed an endorsement deal with Yamaha making him the youngest artist at the time to have a deal... At 26 (2006') he signed his first deal with NuGroove Records, and was given 90 days to complete the "Love's Taken Over" Record. Soon after he signed a second deal with Nugroove with a group he formed called DeNate' (Dee Nay Tey) it included 15 number one hits producer and saxophonist Darren Rahn, Nate Harasim and Deborah Conners on vocals. In 2007 Nate was asked to play at the Presidential Inaugural Ball, he took Darren with him and they smashed it... In 2007 De'Nate' was also nominated at the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards as best international group.. sadly they lost to Foreplay... (what can you do... its Foreplay...lol) Currently he is finishing his new album which is due out Jan 1st 2011 on Trippin N Rhythm ... entitled "Rush"... special guests include Steve Oliver, Maxine Hardcaste, Paul Hardcastle Jr., Darren Rahn... and a few more... In October of 2010 Nate has been honored with being labeled the most up and coming artist and producer internationally in multi genre's... he has been given a 15 min segment during the show to show off not only his talents but other up and comers as well.... Nate and Darren have cowritten and produced the American Smooth Jazz Awards theme song.... Steve's current single Fun in the Sun (Nate's Production) sits #1 on the internet charts, #5 on Smooth Jazz .com , #16 on Billboard.... and is climbing!
On tonights Turn It UP! I interview Kole Porter Promotions Director of Marketing for Town Square Media. It's about time we got the lowdown on the radio side of the music business... so tune in and find out what's The Real Deal!
We talk with "Good Mood Missions" (Hotdogger or Weinermobile Driver) Mary Kate, also known as MmmK Being a Hotdogger requires a lot of heart. Mad driving skills. An honest love of people and all varieties of hot dog related puns. This is what it takes to be a Hotdogger. At the end of the day, it’s a pretty sweet gig anyone would relish. lol Plus you get to roam the country in a 27-foot long hot dog…who could ask for anything better.
We then also talk with Sharon Holland of Young Lives a Christian Non-Profit with a solid reputation for treating each mom and her child or children with unconditional love and respect. YoungLives offers teen moms relief from the isolation and struggle of their daily lives and hope for the future. YoungLives mentors provide friendship, parenting advice and help meeting the practical demands of raising a child. At YoungLives club and camp, moms get to socialize and have fun while their babies get the best possible care.
Will Holton has shared the stage with such musical legends as Maysa Leak, India Arie, Najee, Keyshia Cole, Carl Thomas, Joseph Wooten, Jimmie Highsmith, Christopher Williams, Mike Burton, Stanley Jordan and Ruben Studdard. But tonight he will Bless us with a World Premier of his new single "new single" EVER from my sophomore album coming out in DECEMBER featuring jazz / neo soul legend Roy Ayers Song: EVER Written by: Will Holton Produced and Arranged by: Will Holton and Walter May IV Keyboard and Drum Programming by Walter May IV Sax lead and Section by: Will Holton Talk Box: Will Holton Vocals: Roc" the writer " Oh and Filthy Funk? Well the name just says it all...
On the Next "A Measure Of Truth" we speak with Charles Ellison about his new book "TANTRUM". The highly-charged urban score of a politician's remarkable fall from personal grace, punctuated by his brief rise to public glory; revealing the internal conflicts of an elected official at war with both inner and outer demons. In between, discover a dramatic mix of compelling personalities, as suspenseful, intriguing plots quickly unfold. TANTRUM: an explosive political thriller, wrapped in fiery multi-narrative by a city, gripped in extreme violent rage and unstable transition. Review A work of art. Keeps you guessing with every page. Raw power and high energy, grips the reader and refuses to let go. --The Honorable Peter C. Groff, President of the Colorado State Senate An insider s feel for the darker areas of the machinations of politics. TANTRUM is a great read! --A. L. Mills, The Washington Informer Complex with politics, action and drama, as well as technology. Plots make you wonder. --Rom Wills, The Gazette
Turn it up is all about independent recording artist of all kinds R&B, Rap, Jazz, Soul, Rock, Gospel even Country! But the primary reason for Turn It Up is to feature and help independent artist to take it to the next level... by Showcasing new music, sharing recording tips and tricks to make you tracks stand out like the pro's and industry insiders information to help you to choose the right path and keep you in the game. Every week we will bring you new artist, industry insiders, and fresh new tracks that you will be able to hear it anywhere else. The truth is if you are and independent artist trying to make it music biz... you need all the help you can get so lets stop playing! Get your demos together and get ready to Turn It Up!
Will Holton’s career began ten years ago when he started playing the saxophone. In 2000, he had the honor of performing with Najee, as well as recording with him on his debut CD. In 2004, Holton toured with Universal Soul Circus and was a recipient of Western New York's People's Choice Award. He has shared the stage with such musical legends as Maysa Leak, India Arie, Najee, Keyshia Cole, Carl Thomas, Joseph Wooten, Jimmie Highsmith, Christopher Williams, Mike Burton, Stanley Jordan and Ruben Studdard.
Measure of Truth 26 Marni M. Williams, Esquire defied all odds as a teenage mother when she graduated from Penn State University with a B.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences. She later graduated from Temple School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree and practiced in the areas of corporate and commercial litigation, human resources, stock transactions and contracts. In June of 2002, Marni started a publishing company and released her first book, My Little Book of Poetry: Marni Speaks, Marni Seeks Truth as a one of a kind, limited edition collection. As one of the winners of the Power 99 Def Poetry Contest for her poem, Idolatry, she launched her spoken word debut on the air at the Philadelphia radio station, Power 99 FM on July 7, 2002. She released her poetry book in paperback in February, 2003 and has shared her poetry throughout the Delaware Valley and beyond, including Georgia, Florida, Washington, D.C. and California at various venues such as churches, comedy shows, community events, private affairs, colleges, radio stations, poetry events and other venues. Responding to requests from readers, Marni released her first poetry CD entitled, Marni Speaks, Marni Seeks Truth: The CD in July, 2003. Marni has devoted her life to the submission of God’s will in using her testimony to inspire others. She speaks regularly as a keynote speaker, poet and workshop facilitator at churches and special events. Marni was a member of the Faith Based Literary Extravaganza team and has volunteered her testimony and services to organizations such as At The Well Ministries, Save the Seed, Inc, Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc., and shelters, among others. For 10 years Marni visited her alma mater’s Black Law School Students’ Association Scholarship banquet annually to give a book scholarship to a single law school student.
We have a great show for you today next up we will talk with group of accomplished and independent, women who are all living in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. Here we will discuss, successful dating in the 21st century, as we attempt to shed new light on dating and relationships. I am sure that you will hear a few stories that you have not heard before and answers to a few questions that you may have asked yourself at one time or another in your dating experience. You've got questions? Well, we've got answers! Not from industry experts (OK, not this time) but from real people! Why? Come on now... how else would you expect me to find "A Measure Of Truth".
Ski Johnson, a Washington, DC based saxophonist, who is world renown for his captivating soulful jazz style that undisputedly makes him a musical force in the New Millennium. Artistically, his creative, distinctive and versatile sound is comparable to renowned soul and jazz artists such as the late Grover Washington Jr., Gerald Albright, Najee, and the late George Howard... His versatility can be experienced listening to the wide variety of compositions he has written, including “Follow a Rainbow”, a hypnotic groove, and “A Message to Miles”, a heartfelt tribute to jazz great Miles Davis. During his carreer he's toured worldwide with such greats as Lionel Hampton, Nancy Wilson, Phyllis Hyman, the Harper Brothers, Billy Taylor, Lo-Key, Freddie Jackson, Mikki Howard and recently, Roy Ayers, Patti LaBelle,Brian McKnight,Tony Terry,and Alyson Williams. In addition to the numerous concerts he has performed, Ski has made many appearances nationally on television and radio stations. He has performed in Los Angeles at the House of Blues. He has made guest appearances on Good Morning America, FOX 5 Morning News, The Channel 9 Morning Show, The Donnie Simpson Show, Black Entertainment Television (BET) and The Tonight Show (Jay Leno). And now we are excited and honored to welcome Ski Johnson to Turn It Up! To share with us A Measure Of Truth three-time Grammy Nominated Jazz Musician. New Beginnings Wide-A-Wake Records
Turn it up is all bout independent recording artist of all kinds R&B, Rap, Jazz, Soul, Rock, gospel even Country! But the primary reason for Turn It Up is to feature and help independent artist to take it to the next level... by Showcasing new music, sharing recording tips and tricks to make you tracks stand out like the pro's and industry insiders information to help you to choose the right path and keep you in the game. Every week we will bring you new artist, industry insiders, and fresh new tracks that you will be able to hear it anywhere else. The truth is if you are and independent artist trying to make it music biz... you need all the help you can get so lets stop playing! Get your demos together and get ready to Turn It Up!