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WHO
History Among Us! Phenomenal Presenters from the Communities in which We Live & Work
Deidra McIntyre • Black People & Cryptocurrency
THE ART & FINANCE of NFTs: Is It Real or Is It Memorex?
Having just co-produced two of BPC's most "bananas" video podcasts... Erika Alexander on the launch of Concrete Park's NFTs and the emergence of #ABoB, Deidra McIntyre is a sought-after speaker educator on blockchain technology and NFTs!
Shelly Shelton • Unstoppable University • Chandler Series
BEDTIME STORIES | Chandler Goes Camping
Her motto is, "ONE WOMAN CAN CHANGE THE WORLD-I AM NEVER GIVING UP-I CAN DO THIS!" Author of S.M.I.L.E: How to Guide to Get Through Any Storm, The Adventures of Chandler and the Traveling Prayer Shawl, and Chandler Goes Camping. Originally from Goochland, Virginia, Shelly was the oldest child with an incredible amount of responsibility at a young age. At age 8, she learned during her first job, what ACCOUNTABILITY meant, and was recognized in grade school for her gift of public speaking. Today, Shelly is well known as a powerful women's empowerment and corporate-focused motivational speaker, accountability specialist, and talent acquisition guru! With the confidence to say, "I AM SHELLY SHELTON", she is a published Author, the CEO of Shelly Shelton & Associates LLC, Founder of Unstoppable University, Aspiring Speakers Academy and TLC Recruiting Academy.
Clarence Coggins • Children's Author
BEDTIME STORIES | Auntie I Don't Want You to Get Married
Clarence N.M. Coggins of Jersey City is a big fan of Japanese Anime. Raised on Golden Legacy Comics, Mr. Coggins learned at an early age that Blacks had contributed to the development of the Western World. He holds a BA in Economics from Kean University and works as a consultant and IT professional. Mr. Coggins is a Radio Personality who has hosted the show "A New Day is Here".
Aliya Jackson • Screenwriter
500 HUNGRY GORILLAS WATCH PARTY
"Being a SCREENWRITER, time doesn't exist because boundaries are limitless." Aliya comes from a world in veterinary medicine and now writes screenplays for movies. One of her first screenplays, Invisible was developed into the 2007 movie Cover featuring Vivica Fox. Read more at www.500hungrygorillas.com.
Antwand Pearman • Screenwriter / Director / Filmmaker
500 HUNGRY GORILLAS WATCH PARTY
CEO, producer, and interviewer personality is known for founding Gamer Fit Nation, Happy Mercs Productions LLC, and hosting "Antwand Pearman vs The Interview". He is in 2018 he developed a sitcom titled "That Show Called Arif."
Michelle Broadnax • Author / Mentor / Life Coach
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SO YOU THINK YOU'RE GROWN ANTHOLOGYYoung women 18 to 30 Community Restoration Specialist Michelle Broadnax (Ms. Michelle) leverages the airwaves, technology, and her international network of successful women entrepreneurs to mentor and support you, the #ZMill.
Faith McKinney • Author / On-Air Personality
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SCHIMINGLING: The Art of Blatant Self-Promotion & NetworkingFaith McKinney is an introverted janitor turned author, television producer, and CNN Contributor. Faith’s struggles with Imposter Syndrome did not derail her from networking her way to interviews with heavy-hitters like news legend Dan Rather and Hollywood director Lee Daniels. She has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and most recently Bloomberg Newsweek. Faith’s passion for entrepreneurs has inspired her to speak about acquiring visibility, credibility, and authority through earned media.
Mercer Redcross • October Gallery • Author - Art Expert
BLACKSTREAM; Not Mainstream | CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH ART
“The thing about art is that it is non-consumable.” Mercer along with his wife Evelyn Redcross is the co-founder October Gallery and co-author of Connecting People with Art: Contemporary African American Art. October Gallery is 35 years old and one of America's oldest African American art galleries. Connecting People with Art is a written account of what October Gallery (OG) means to us. We attempted to unfold the saga of how OG evolved over time. In addition, we queried patrons and artists alike: "What is the value of African American art to you?" Their personal responses, interesting and insightful, are included throughout our story...
HEZEKIAH • Producer / Emcee / Singer-Songwriter
FORGIVENESS FAMILY VIDEO SHOOT
Hezekiah Davis III, better known by his stage name Hezekiah, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and film and record producer. He's even been dubbed by the Philadelphia Inquirer as the "Soul of Indie Philly Hip Hop." Hezekiah has toured internationally as a Rawkus 50 artist. His production credits include Zap Mama, Eric Roberson, Blu, Wordsworth, Jaguar, and Kindred The Family Soul. His songwriting credits include Bilal's "Think It Over," "Back to Love," "Winning Hand," and "Climbing" from Bilal's A Love Surreal.
Hezekiah's extensive catalog of more than 15 albums, EPs, and the mixtape series, Cure For The Common Soul, includes work from his alter ego, the band Johnny Popcorn where Hez is a lead singer! His acclaimed titles include Hurry Up & Wait, I Predict A Riot, Conscious Porn, Dreams Don't Chase Themselves, and his latest, The Universe Does Not Reward Fear. https://3crates.bandcamp.com
D'OR • #1 Erotic Soul Artist / Author / Entreprenuer
HOT STEAMY NIGHTS w. D'OR
D'OR, is a stylish woman of mass appeal who not only speaks from the heart but also interrupts situational life in such a way as to remain fresh and current. Known as the "Sexual Socrates", shefrequently appears in New York and the Northeast Corridor, emerging in full staged production transcending time and space and reaching people on multiple levels regardless of age, race, or sex. www.TheHouseOfDOR.com
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