Podcasts about Florida Memorial University

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I am on the couch with Sonny Etienne, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Addiction Professional, and a National Certified Counselor. A graduate of Florida Memorial University, he studied Religion and Philosophy and Counseling Psychology at Trinity International University. Mr. Sonny is the founder of Introspective Counseling Services, a private practice based in South Florida. In his role as a psychotherapist and author, Mr. Sonny combines counseling theories and creative interventions to help people achieve greater life satisfaction. In addition to counseling, coaching, and consulting, he is a frequent guest on local and national broadcasting programs. Mr. Sonny addresses identity, purpose, and finding meaning that affects today's teens and young adults, couples, and families. Moreover, Mr. Sonny helps others enhance their psychological, emotional, and spiritual development.He authored the book, "LIFE S.U.C.K.S OR DOES IT!?". During this interview we discuss his book, including his personal story of experiencing divorce as an eight-year-old boy. We discuss the meaning of life, and he explains how and why life may seem unfair. In the end, we both agree - suicide is NOT an option. Join us on the couch! ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? Check out his website: Introspective – Inciting Insight (introspectivecounseling.net) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brainlove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brainlove/support

The Ransomware Minute is a rundown of the latest ransomware attacks & news, brought to you Cybercrime Magazine, Page ONE for Cybersecurity. Listen to the podcast weekly and read it daily at https://ransomwareminute.com. For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybercrimemagazine.com.

The Cybercrime Wire, hosted by Scott Schober, provides boardroom and C-suite executives, CIOs, CSOs, CISOs, IT executives and cybersecurity professionals with a breaking news story we're following. If there's a cyberattack, hack, or data breach you should know about, then we're on it. Listen to the podcast daily and hear it every hour on WCYB. The Cybercrime Wire is brought to you Cybercrime Magazine, Page ONE for Cybersecurity at https://cybercrimemagazine.com. • For more breaking news, visit https://cybercrimewire.com

Joseph Guzman graduated from Florida Memorial University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Minor in Aviation. He graduated with Cum Laude Honors and part of the National Honor Math Society Mu Alpha Theta. He has over 6 years' experience as adviser, mentor, and talent recruiter. His coaching positions include work with the Kansas City Royals organization at their Dominican Academy giving instruction, as well as mentoring their recently signed Latin American prospects. He was also an assistant Cultural Development Coordinator with the Royals, teaching the young prospects English. Following the opportunity with the Royals, Joseph was an assistant coach for the Covington Lumberjacks of the Valley League where he helped them to a playoff appearance. During the same time, he worked on coaching many players who ended up signing professional baseball contracts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baseballbluebook/support

Rev. Dr. Ambrose F. Carroll, Sr., is the founder and CEO of Green The Church, a catalyst for environmentalism and sustainability built for and by the Black Church. Pastor Carroll serves on the National Environmental Justice Action Committee for the United States Environmental Protection Agency. He's also been a fellow with the Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity. He earned his B.A. in psychology from Florida Memorial University in Miami, FL, a Master of Divinity from Morehouse School of Religion in Atlanta, GA, a Master of Business Administration from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, CA, and a Doctor of Divinity from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Resources from this episode:Learn more about Green the Church.Read Rev. Dr. Ambrose F. Carroll's bio.Watch Pastor Carroll give a sermon about climate change.The Van Jones book that inspired Carroll so much, “The Green Collar Economy.”Learn more about the Catholic Climate Covenant and Dan Misleh.Read the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops 2001 plea for dialogue and action on climate change.Learn more about Colorado Jewish Climate Action and Moshe Kornfeld.Learn more about Green Ramadan and Kori Majeed.Read Prof. Atul K. Shah's bio.From Inside Climate News: “Religious Leaders May Be Key to Breaking Climate Action Gridlock, Poll Suggests”From The Tennessean: “Uneven Ground: Exceptional Black farmer and their fight to flourish in the South”Related episodes:Hollywood screenwriter and producer Scott Z. Burns on making climate change central to storytellingFrom mud cakes to high stakes with Youth Climate Collaborative's Pooja TilvawalaEco-anxiety is fueling a new green career: climate psychologyWhy environmental justice is crucial for today's climate careers***

Dr. Janelle Williams is the co-founder and CEO of Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative, a catalytic nonprofit that seeks to build Black wealth through community wealth-building strategies. Committed to advancing investments and policies that increase opportunities for disinvested communities, Janelle has led several strategies for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and the Annie E. Casey Foundation to advance inclusive and thriving communities. She has also served as a congressional fellow in the U.S. House of Representatives. Janelle holds a doctorate in International Family and Community Studies from Clemson University, a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Georgia, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology from Florida Memorial University. Janelle joins us today to discuss the wealth divide and how to close it. She explains why the wealth divide is not a simple gap, but a deep-seated divide perpetuated by historical injustices. She presents data that highlight the wealth disparities between Black and White households in Atlanta and across the nation. She shares AWBI's efforts to close the wealth divide and shares their projects, such as the 1,000 Black Businesses Campaign and the Black Community Wealth Network. Janelle also emphasizes the need to disaggregate data by race and ethnicity, especially for Minority Business Enterprises, and underscores the importance of solidarity and collective action in addressing economic inequality. “A divide is something intentionally created. We have to constantly acknowledge the root causes that not only created this divide, but perpetuate it.” – Dr. Janelle Williams This week on Breaking Barriers: Janelle's background and AWBI's mission Her path to working in economic justice Love and justice and the value of active engagement in building an equitable society The social awareness of today's generation Understanding the wealth divide The Black/White wealth gap in Atlanta How enslaved people were used as collateral How slave labor has been a constant driver of economic growth in the United States Making intentional investments in Black businesses in high-growth industries Distinguishing income-generating models and wealth-building vehicles Thinking of wealth beyond the frames of assets minus liabilities The structural barriers around Black community wealth The role of partnerships and collaboration in addressing economic justice Data in addressing wealth disparities and the value of community-based participatory research in the process Disinvestment in supplier diversity How corporate America can leverage resources to ensure supplier diversity and distribute wealth equitably Why corporations need to incentivize joint ventures for Black and other minority businesses Education and workforce development in the local economy AWBI's rebranding strategy and plans for scaling its impact beyond Atlanta   Connect with Dr. Janelle Williams: Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative on LinkedIn Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative on Instagram Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative on Facebook Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative on Twitter Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative on YouTube Dr. Janelle Williams on LinkedIn   This podcast is brought to you by Hire Ground Hire Ground is a technology company whose mission is to bridge the wealth gap through access to procurement opportunities. Hire Ground is making the enterprise ecosystem more viable, profitable, and competitive by clearing the path for minority-led, women-led, LGBT-led, and veteran-led small businesses to contribute to the global economy as suppliers to enterprise organizations. For more information on getting started please visit us @ hireground.io today! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and join us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Dr. Kendall K Williams, son of Trinidadians, began playing pan at the age of 4 and later performed with large, world-renowned steel bands in Trinidad and Tobago as well as bands in the New York-based scene for years, then after studies in architecture, he graduated from Florida Memorial University with a BA in Music under the direction of Dr. Dawn Batson, with his main instrument being the steel pan. He continued to further his studies at NYU Steinhardt, where he pursued a Master of Music Degree in Music Theory & Composition, studying with Julia Wolfe, Michael Gordon, and Rich Shemaria. There he also actively participated in the NYU Steel band under the leadership of Artist Faculty member Josh Quillen. Kendall was awarded the opportunity to work with the Brooklyn Philharmonic on a project that involved steel pan and contemporary music compositions. From 2013 t0 2014 he was the Van Lier Fellow with the American Composers Orchestra and graduated with his PHD in music composition at Princeton University! One of his goals is establishing steel pan music programs in colleges and universities that will allow musicians to major in steel pan and heads the WIADCA educational/development programs for schools, especially as he teaches in elementary schools to universities. Dr. Williams sits as CEO of Pan in Motion, an organization that he started in 2014, to promote history, education, and sustainability in steel pan. He has played in the Macy's Parade and has won the People's Choice award and placed 4th at the Panorama steelpan competition this past September in his second year of competition. In honor of the steelpan, which is the only new instrument invented in the 20th century in its birthplace of the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago, Kendall's dream is to own a building dedicated to the steelpan, its culture and history, with a steelpan museum, concert halls, performance spaces for mas and other aspects of carnival, rehearsal space, soundproof rooms for recordings, reading and teaching rooms, board rooms, artwork, storage for steel pans. He dreams of offering his employees: 401K retirement benefits, just like any other Fortune 500 company. He is passionate about raising the view of the steelpan to the level of rock, funk, soca, classical music in the eyes and ears of the world. Follow him at: https://www.paninmotion.com   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ozzie-stewart/support

In the 51st Episode of the Smokey Mirror Podcast I sat down with Coach Fernando Beltran. He's an experienced strength and conditioning coach and he recently moved down here from Chicago to coach at Florida Memorial University. He's since the school but he continues to coach collegiate athletes as well as the general public. He's my trainer and personal friend so I was eager to get to learn more about his background. Fernando credits his first high school strength and conditioning coach, for sparking his interest in fitness and training when he was 14. Soon, he took an interest in training and out of necessity, started training his teammates. He outlines his entire journey to becoming a collegiate coach. There's 2 things that I was really curious about: 1. What was it like coaching at Florida Memorial University and how did you get there? 2. What was that community exercise event that you hosted in Chicago during Covid? He's partnering with Under Armour to host another event in Chicago on May 7th which I will be attending! With everything he's trying to do with these events it was interesting to hear his inspiration and his vision. I'm really looking forward to seeing what he has in the future. If you're in the South Florida area and want to train with Fernando feel free to reach out to him on instagram @nado.av @reachpft --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smoke-been-skut/message

In this weeks episode, Dr. Dunwoody Mirvil Director of Trombone at Florida Memorial University and newly appointed Assistant Professor of Trombone at Stetson University joins us for a conversation of how marching band gave him opportunities to travel nationally and internationally, performing with Prince, teaching his students life skills, and how important intention is for him.--SOCIALS:Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI...Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In the upcoming episode of "The Wonder Women of Aviation," we are thrilled to bring you an inspiring and informative conversation with our special guest, Gigi Coleman. Gigi is not only the great-niece of the legendary Bessie Coleman – the first African American and Native American woman to hold a pilot's license – but also an accomplished performer, speaker, and educator committed to preserving and advancing her great-aunt's incredible legacy. In this episode, Gigi will discuss her one-woman show, "Queen Bess," where she portrays her trailblazing Great-Aunt Bessie to captivate audiences both young and old, encouraging them to dream big and challenge convention. We'll learn about some of the prestigious venues where Gigi has performed, such as the Cleveland OH Women's Air and Space Museum, Embry Riddle University, Florida Memorial University, United Airlines, Charles H. Wright Museum, the Northern IN Mayor's Roundtable, and the world-renowned OSH KOSH Air Show. As someone who is passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Gigi is also the founder of the Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars (BCAA), a 501(C)3 program aimed at inspiring the next generation. Gigi will share more about BCAA's mission to expose disadvantaged youth to the world of STEM and aviation, and how learning about Bessie's accomplishments has the power to ignite their dreams and aspirations. Throughout our discussion, we will dive deeper into the remarkable history and legacy of Bessie Coleman, and explore how her fearless spirit continues to inspire and shape the future of aviation. We'll also discuss the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion within the field, and how woman aviators like Gigi and her Great-Aunt Bessie are breaking down barriers and making history. Join us as we take flight with Gigi Coleman and uncover the incredible story of the Wonder Women of Aviation! https://www.bessiecolemanaviationallstars.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wonderwomenofaviation/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wonderwomenofaviation/support

Podcast Seeking Safety with Sharika Lampkin-Briscoe About the Episode Date: February 22, 2023 Episode 17: Seeking Safety with Sharika Lampkin-Briscoe Summary In this episode of Peer into Recovery, we discuss Seeking Safety as a means to assist and support peers in their journey to maximum health and wellness. In addition, we discuss the job similarities and differences between a Managed Care Company (MCO) vs. non-profit peer work. Sharika Lampkin-Briscoe holds a Bachelors in Human Services with a minor in Psychology as well as a Masters in Human Services from Florida Memorial University. She is the R-PRS Recovery Resiliency Manager at Optum Health and leads and facilitates Seeking Safety groups.

On this episode of the "Live with Grace" podcast, we are joined by Malcolm Lovett, a college basketball player at Florida Memorial University. Today's episode is about relationship experiences and advice, especially when it comes to being an athlete. Hope y'all enjoy

We had the pleasure to sit down with the President & CEO of Benedict College Dr. Artis. Dr. Artis was unanimously appointed by the Board of Trustees as the 14th and first woman President of Benedict College on June 30, 2017. Previously, Dr. Artis served as the 13th and first woman President of Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Welcome to the SLT “You Got Next” series This series is dedicated to the athlete/actor/entrepreneur who doesn't ask for any recognition but continues to push themselves to limits that many didn't think they had. We see you and we want to let the world know who you are... we present to you the SLT next series and Aliyah Deen Ahmad @aliyahdeen_ has "Got Next" Make sure you subscribe, like and follow us on IG, Twitter and Facebook @sportlifetalk. You can watch the live streamed show on our Sportslifetalk Facebook page and on our YouTube channel. She's more than a woman and her game is hot like fire. Aliyah Deen Ahmad joined the show to talk about her basketball journey and why she has next!!!

Florida Memorial Head Coach Bobby Rome talks with Larry Blustein 

Co-hosts Kodey and Simon get the pleasure of interviewing stud Lennard football players individually talking their journey to football, the future, and allowing plenty of time for thanks to be passed around. Wishing these athletes nothing but the best as they continue their flag football careers at Florida Memorial University and Midland University (respectively). Timestamps 0:00-26:35 Daija Fanning Interview 26:46-52:30 Savannah Cox Interview https://linktr.ee/PlaymakersCorner Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlaymakerCorner Tik Tok: Playmakers Corner Instagram: https:https://www.instagram.com/playmakerscorner/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaymakerCorner Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEcv0BIfXT78kNEtk1pbxQ/featured Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/playmakerscorner Website: https://playmakerscorner.com/ Listen to us on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rkM8hKtf8eqDPy2xqOPqr Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cycle-365/id1484493484?uo=4 Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-cycle-365 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mODg4MWYwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz

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Playmaker's Corner Episode 112. We talk about the Women's flag football Sun Conference teams and preview the 2022 season. Sun Conference teams and preview the 2022 season. We talk about Keiser University, Webber International University, Thomas University, Florida Memorial University, Warner University, and Saint Thomas University. https://linktr.ee/PlaymakersCorner Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlaymakerCorner Tik Tok: Playmakers Corner Instagram: https:https://www.instagram.com/playmakerscorner/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaymakerCorner Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEcv0BIfXT78kNEtk1pbxQ/featured Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/playmakerscorner Website: https://playmakerscorner.com/ Listen to us on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rkM8hKtf8eqDPy2xqOPqr Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cycle-365/id1484493484?uo=4 Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-cycle-365 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mODg4MWYwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz

Florida Memorial University wants to create a pipeline to get more Black students into tech jobs. And gender and sexual orientation, should they be talked about at home or in the classroom? Plus, a nightclub makes a comeback and helps revitalize history.

In this episode we speak with Dr. Jorge Guerra, Director of Aviation & Safety Department at Florida Memorial University (FMU) in North Miami, Florida. He shares with us the different aviation programs they offer and the advantages of learning to fly in a college environment in regards to airline transport pilot minimum hour requirements.

ABOUT APRIL R. SILVER | SPECIAL GUEST HOSTApril R. Silver is a seasoned cultural arts advocate, published writer, editor, and founder and CEO of AKILA WORKSONGS. A communications and marketing executive, Silver's expertise is in niche media, community engagement, vision planning, and crowdfunding. She is highly regarded for her wholistic approach to communications and social justice advocacy. Silver is also a former TV talk show host of BET Network's My Two Cents (on what is now BET Her).Dr. Greg Carr is Associate Professor of Africana Studies in the Department of Afro-American Studies at Howard University and Adjunct Faculty at the Howard School of Law. He holds a Ph.D. in African American Studies from Temple University and a JD from the Ohio State University College of Law. Timothy D. Jones is a writer, trainer, educator, ordained minister, and a pundit of hip hop culture and youth development. He is also a lecturer and hip hop scholar in Residence at Teachers College, Columbia University. His writing credits include contributions to the anthologies, Be a Father, Souls of My Brothers, and HipHopEd: The Compilation of Hip-Hop Education. Timothy was one of the founders of The Cultural Initiative Inc., which developed and implemented annual conferences at Howard University from 1991-1996. Dr. Joshua Myers is an Associate Professor of Africana Studies in the Department of Afro-American Studies at Howard University. He is the author of We Are Worth Fighting For: A History of the Howard University Student Protest of 1989 (NYU Press, 2019) and Cedric Robinson: The Time of the Black Radical Tradition (Polity, 2021). Aarian Pope-Punter attended Howard University as an undergraduate student in the late 80's. It was through her activism there that she discovered her voice as a poet. After venturing into the entertainment industry, Aarian's personal experience as an artist and as an activist is what prompted her to continue her education. Pope-Punter is a graduate of the Silberman School of Social Work and is currently practicing as a psychotherapist in private practice at Resilience Lab in New York City.  She provides a strengths-based trauma-informed approach to help access every individual's innate human capacity towards resilience.Ceeon Quiett Smith began her academic experience as an Adjunct Professor and Student Organization Advisor for the Department of Communications at Alabama State Univeristy. In 2014, she began her doctoral studies at Arizona State University in the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication (ASU). After graduating from ASU, she joined the staff and faculty at Florida Memorial University serving as a professor and as VP of External Affairs and Communications.Sheri Warren has dedicated her professional life to the growth, development, and education of adolescent children. During the past 28 years, she has served as an educator, both pedagogical and supervisory at the New York City Department of Education. Currently, she is the Principal of the Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy (K.A.P.P.A.), a role in which she has served for the past 16 years. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Howard University, a Master's degree in Elementary Education from Lehman College, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration from New York University. She is presently pursuing her doctoral degree at Manhattanville College.Akanke Tyra Washington is a mother, educator, writer, dancer and Orisa priest. Originally from New York, she resides with her family in Philadelphia. Akanke holds a Bachelor's degree from Howard University and a Master's Degree from Tri-State College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and is currently working toward Principal Certification. Akanke has spent the majority of her career working in public education and supporting independent African schools. She also serves her hometown community by being on the Board of Roosevelt Children's Academy. As a board member, Akanke organizes and leads groups of students in 10-day pilgrimages to Ghana. In her spare time, she has authored five children's books.Jared A. Ball, Ph.D. is a Professor of Africana and Communication at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. and is founder/curator of imixwhatilike.org a multimedia hub of emancipatory journalism and revolutionary beat reporting. Ball is also author of The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power (Palgrave, 2020). More from Dr. Ballhttps://imixwhatilike.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The 'Rising Rooms' experience entails ALL things overcoming! We have some special guests that have volunteered their voices to uplift the next man, woman, child of GOD. The first being none other than Mr. Lawrence Frett himself. Lawrence Frett is the founder and executive director of College Match Pros, LLC. An educational technology company based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Lawrence is originally from New York City and attended Florida Memorial University in Miami, Florida where he majored in communications and business. Lawrence has been the recipient of many distinguish awards, but the most notables are; the Whose Who of CEO's and Executives under 30 in 2009, and the United Way outstanding community service award. Lawrence lives by his favorite proverb Bible scripture, which is Proverbs 18:16 "a man's gifts and talents make room for him and places him at a table of important men. Press Play and join the conversation! (Ways to contact Lawrence Frett: Email: lkfrett@gmail.com/ College Match Pros website: www.collegemp.com). Song(s): Travis Greene- Intentional/ The Walls Group: Love On The Radio/ Seal- Fly Like An Eagle Twitter:https://twitter.com/BossLadySR01?s=09. Clubhouse:https://www.clubhouse.com/@jesusgirl1. Instagram Business Page: JESUSgirl_llc. Instagram Personal: BossLadySR81. TIKTOK:BOSSLADYSR Facebook: Shaniqua Robinson. CashApp: $JESUSgirlllc. JESUSgirl Attire Merch: https://jesusgirl-attire.myshopify.com/. How I Got Over: Volume 1: Before The Call https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GXD5YNM/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_YRAD7X435GB89Q9RAWVT Melanin Beauty Inc.: www.mymelaninbeautyinc.com. (50% off Sale). "MOMS 'R' US" Clubhouse link: Mondays at 7:00p.m. CST: https://www.clubhouse.com/join/jesusgirlent/UmlVtYcj/xqB4bAOp --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 800 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more 36 Mins On Sept. 1, 2020, Fedrick C. Ingram was elected secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of Teachers, serving 1.7 million members, including pre-K through 12th-grade teachers; paraprofessionals and other school-related personnel; higher education faculty and professional staff; federal, state and local government employees; and nurses and other healthcare professionals.   Follow Fed On Twitter    Ingram is the immediate past president of the 140,000-member Florida Education Association (FEA). He was also an elected vice president of the AFT's executive council.    Since becoming the AFT's secretary-treasurer, Ingram has joined the executive committee of the AFL-CIO's Transportation Trades Department and the board of Union Plus, a member benefits organization founded by the AFL-CIO.    Ingram grew up in inner-city Miami, where he attended public schools. Pursuing his love of music, he attended Bethune-Cookman University on scholarship and became the first member of his family to earn a postsecondary degree, in music education.   He would go on to be a music teacher and band director in Miami-Dade public schools for 10 years. Fed is also an accomplished musician in his own right and has performed throughout the state and nationally as a saxophone soloist and conductor.   In 2006, he was named the Francisco R. Walker Miami-Dade County Teacher of the Year. He was also a finalist for the state of Florida Teacher of the Year Award in 2006.   In May 2013, he was elected president of the United Teachers of Dade, which represents employees of the fourth-largest school district in the nation. He held that post until 2015, when he was elected vice president of the FEA, where he became a bridge-builder and fearless advocate for public education, the joy of learning and the importance of the arts in education. In 2018, he won election as FEA president. Since then, he has been in frequent demand as a speaker, lecturer and presenter, and is recognized nationally for his workshops and presentations on community organizing and coalition building.   In May 2013, the Miami Herald's Legacy magazine named Ingram as one of South Florida's 50 most powerful black business leaders. He is also a recipient of the prestigious JM Family African-American Achievers Award, given to leaders who have exemplified excellence in their respective fields.   In addition to his bachelor's degree from Bethune-Cookman, Ingram earned a master's degree in educational leadership from Barry University. He also holds an honorary doctorate of humane letters awarded by Florida Memorial University.   He is married to Yvetta Ingram, and they have three children, all of whom have attended public schools.   46 Mins Maura Quint is a humor writer and activist whose work has been featured in publications such as McSweeneys and The New Yorker. She was named one of Rolling Stone's top 25 funniest twitter accounts of 2016. When not writing comedy, Maura has worked extensively with non-profits in diverse sectors including political action campaigns, international arts collectives and health and human services organizations. She has never been officially paid to protest but did once find fifteen cents on the ground at an immigrants' rights rally and wanted to make sure that had been disclosed. She was the co founder and executive director of TaxMarch.org  And she recently began a new gig at the Americans for TAx Fairness campaign director 1:25 Michael A. Cohen is a regular contributor for The Boston Globe on national politics and foreign affairs. He is also the author of “American Maelstrom: The 1968 Election and the Politics of Division.” Michael has written for dozens of news outlets, including as a columnist for the Guardian and Foreign Policy and he is the US Political Correspondent for the London Observer. He previously worked as a speechwriter at the US State Department and has been a lecturer at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. Stand Up subscribers get a discount on Michael's new newsletter !   Check out all things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page  

Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo has been fired, a look at what some event and performance goers can expect in terms of COVID safety this busy season and Florida Memorial University's provost discusses the school's fate.

Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo has been fired, a look at what some event and performance goers can expect in terms of COVID safety this busy season and Florida Memorial University's provost discusses the school's fate.

Glenn Eichelberger is the Director of Bands at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Glenn has been involved in HBCU bands for his entire career and joins the show to discuss his career and his experiences with HBCU excellence in music. Links: Glenn Eichelberger Holsinger: Prelude and Rondo Sheldon: 1,000 Cranes Nelhybel: Festivo Biography: Mr. Eichelberger currently serves  the Director of Bands at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Mr. Eichelberger recently completed his Masters of Arts in Instrumental Conducting at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland (2020). Mr. Eichelberger is a native of Miami Florida where he graduated from Miami Carol City Senior High School (1997). He started his undergraduate studies at Florida A&M University where he was a member of the FAMU Marching 100, Symphonic, Jazz, Brass Ensemble and Trombone Choir. In 2000 and 2002 Mr. Eichelberger was selected for the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Southeast Intercollegiate Honors Band. He is also a former member of the U.S. Marines Basic Musician Enlistment Program where he studied at the Armed Forces School of Music in Norfolk, Virginia. Mr. Eichelberger also holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from Florida Memorial University (2011). Mr. Eichelberger is also the Founder and President of the Palm Beach Band Director Coalition. Prior to his appointment as the Director of Bands at Stillman College, Mr. Eichelberger served as the Director of Bands at Park Crossing High School in Montgomery, AL (2020-2021), a Graduate Conductor at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD (2017-2020), Music Teacher at Holabird Middle School in Dundalk, MD (2017-2019), Department Chair and Director of Bands at Jeaga Middle School in West Palm Beach Florida (2015-2016), Director of Bands and Music Coordinator at N.E.W. Preparatory High School of Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (2014-2015), Director of Bands at American Senior High School in Hialeah, Florida (2008-2013). Mr. Eichelberger has also served as the Assistant to the Director of Band and Music Arranger at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC (2005-2006). Mr. Eichelberger has also served as the Assistant Director of Band and Music Arranger at James S. Rickards High in Tallahassee, Florida (2002-2003). During his Tenure at James S. Rickards the band was selected as the honor band for the Veterans Day Celebration and was selected to perform a post-game performance at Florida A&M University; Assistant to the Director of Band and Arranger at Thomasville High School in Thomasville, Georgia (2004-2005), during his time at Thomasville High the band was featured in a commercial for White Wheat Bread for the Hostus Bread Company. In the summer of 2006 Mr. Eichelberger was asked to serve as the Assistant Director of Bands and Music Arranger at his alma mater Miami Carol City Senior High. In April of 2007 Mr. Eichelberger was asked to serve as the Interim Director of Bands at Miami Carol City Senior High after the Promotion of Fedrick C. Ingram to Secretary/Treasurer of United Teachers of Dade. Mr. Eichelberger has been a Guest Clinician at the Savannah State University Summer Band Camp, (2012), Florida A&M University Marching 100 Summer Band Camp (1998-2002, 2004) Dade County Parks and Recreation Annual Summer Performing Arts Camp (1999), Miami Northwestern Senior High (1999), North Miami Beach Senior High (2004) and Florida Memorial University Miami All-Star Summer Band Camp (2003-Present), and several high schools in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. He has served as a guest Conductor at Miami Carol City Senior High, Thomasville High School, Florida Memorial University, and Savannah State University. Mr. Eichelberger is a member of the HBCU-National Band Director Consortium, Music Educator National Conference (MENC), Florida Bandmasters Association (FBA), Florida Music Educators Association (FMEA), International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE), FAMU Marching 100 Alumni Band Association, (DAC) Diaspora Arts Coalition, (UTD) United Teachers of Dade, Florida Education Association (FEA), National Education Association (NEA), Teacher Association of Baltimore County (TABCO), Alabama Education Association (AEA), Maryland Music Educators Association, and an honorary member of the Eta Omicron Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma.

#613 - Nicole Yarling Nicole Yarling is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. Singer, songwriter, violinist, recording artist and teacher Nicole Yarling is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour! Yarling has worked with some of the greats in music, from Joe Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Jimmy Buffett and Dr. John. She fronted the band Little Nicky and the Slicks, which gained great acclaim. These days, Nicole Yarling is a professor at Florida Memorial University. What a great, lively interview with a fascinating woman. Meet Nicole Yarling, right here on The Paul Leslie Hour. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

This week we're welcoming Dr. Shalonna Battle to the podcast  Dr.  Battle is a women's health nurse practitioner with over 13 years of clinical and nursing education experience. She has a bachelor's degree in biology from Florida Memorial University, a bachelor's of science degree in nursing from the University of Miami. a masters of science degree in nursing from Frontier University, and finally a doctoral of nursing practice degree from Florida Atlantic University. Although school has played a major role in her success as a clinician, it is the hands-on clinical experience that has really groomed her into the healthcare provider she is today. She is experienced in caring for women across the lifespan. She manages all women's health concerns which include, but not limited to common gynecological concerns and disorders, family planning and reproductive care, caring for women who are survivors of abuse and sexual assault, recurrent and chronic vaginal infections, perinatal care, and postmenopausal concerns.Dr. Battle's philosophy about healthcare is simple! “When it comes to a woman's body, she is the expert! “A woman  has more knowledge than anyone else about the way her body feels, operates, and responds to environmental stimuli. Therefore, healthcare providers are only here to guide, while she leads the way to  her own wellness and happiness! We're talking about all the things related to women's health. Let's get into it. Dr. Shalonna Battle's Contact info: The Eavesdrop Podcast: https://www.theeavesdroppodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealeavesdrop_podcast/ Email: DrshalonnaBattle@gmail.com Last week's episode with Rebecca Jean Baptiste "You Are Extraordinary": https://www.buzzsprout.com/851650/8977751-you-are-extraordinary.mp3?download=true Contact information for Pamela &  The Well Done Life Podcast:Please reach out and share your feedback on this week's episode or topics that you would like covered :-)Twitter: https://twitter.com/iampamelaldavisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamelaldavis/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewelldonelifepodcast/Email: thewelldonelife@gmail.com

As we continue our cultural exchange on the show. We welcome artiste, musician and producer Csavi to the Entertainment Trail show. As we talk to her about her life as a child back home going to music school in the Bahamas. Then to Florida Memorial University in the States. We also talk to her about her various music styles and her six track E.P New perspective. For interviews and promotion contact us at entertainmenttrailja@gmail.com Instagram @ entertainmenttrailjamaica Facebook @ Entertainment Trail Listen To The Episodes Here. ANCHOR.FM https://anchor.fm/shabba-muskeno Listen on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/entertainment-trail-spotlight/id1458345278 Listen at PodParadise https://www.podparadise.com/Podcast/1458345278 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shabba-muskeno/message

Welcome to Season Six of the Mother’s Quest Podcast and this special Mother’s Day episode, which shines a light on the untold stories and far-reaching impact of mothers and in particular Black mothers. For this episode, I had the honor of talking with Anna Malaika Tubbs, the brilliant biographer of the groundbreaking book The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr, Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation.In addition to being a mother to a 1 year old boy with another child on the way, Anna is an author, advocate, educator, scholar and Ph.D. candidate in Sociology at the University of Cambridge. Growing up abroad and influenced by her exposure to all kinds of cultures and beliefs, and by her own mother’s work advocating internationally for women’s and children’s rights, Anna uses an intersectional lens to advocate for women of color and to educate others. During her time as an undergraduate student at Stanford University, Anna took from what she’d seen in her parents’ work and began honing her own identity as an activist. As the First Partner of Stockton, CA, she co-authored the first-ever “Report on the Status of Women in Stockton” to guide future policy decisions with the experiences of diverse women in mind. She’s published articles featured in the Huffington Post, For Harriet, Darling Magazine and Blavity, on issues ranging from mass incarceration to the forced sterilization of Black women, as well as the importance of feminism, intersectionality, and inclusivity. Throughout all her work and writing, she draws on her personal experience and extensive research to examine and make relevant gender and race issues in the US, especially the pervasive erasure of Black women. In this incredible debut book, The Three Mothers, Anna celebrates Black motherhood by telling the story of the three women who raised and shaped some of America’s most pivotal civil rights heroes: Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin. Alberta King, Louise Little and Berdis Baldwin were all born at the beginning of the 20th century, all were forced to contend with the prejudices of Jim Crow as Black women, all forged their own unique paths, using their beliefs and talents to shape not only their children but those around them, and all three had to bury their children, two of them after losing their sons to gun violence. In these mothers and their stories, amidst the pain and grief, there also existed vibrancy, love and conviction. One of my biggest takeaways from my conversation with Anna is the importance of acknowledging the continued injustices that Black women endure today and that although Black women continue to experience tremendous grief, they also experience joy and they are not “a conquered victim," but are living through life as whole human beings. My Mother’s Day wish is that you will find time and space to slow down and truly listen to Anna’s insights about the mothers whose stories she so beautifully tells, that you will get and read her book The Three Mothers, and that you’ll join me in saying “yes” to Anna’s challenge. She asks that all of us advance our understanding of different forms of motherhood. Picking up books she says, especially those that focus on Black mothers and Black motherhood, can bring healing for everybody.   Much appreciation, P.S. Know someone who would love this conversation? Pay this forward to a friend who may be interested. This Episode is Dedicated by: Sybrina Fulton After the death of her beloved son, Trayvon Benjamin Martin, in February 2012, Sybrina Fulton was charged with a new mission. A desire to transform family tragedy into social change allowed her to establish the Trayvon Martin Foundation in March 2012. As Fulton traverses the globe, she passionately embarks on a journey designed to bring awareness to senseless gun violence and serves as an advocate to families, the catalyst for her dream project, the “Circle of Mothers.” Winning the national support of president-elect Hillary Clinton, Fulton rallied to the forefront in 2016 at the Democratic National Convention with a cadre of African American trailblazing women known as “Mothers of the Movement.” The women, connected by tragedy, are the inspiration behind  “Black Lives Matter.” In 2017, Fulton co-authored her first book, Rest in Power, The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, a memoir recounting the death of her son, and the subject of a six-part docuseries, Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, produced by hip-hop mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter for Paramount Network and BET (July 2018). Bestowed with many distinguished awards, Sybrina Fulton has represented the United States at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss racial discrimination; the National Urban League, Black Lives Matter, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, The Triumph Awards (2016), Essence Festival & Conference (2017, 2018), and was selected as the White House’s guest of honor for the unveiling of former President Barak Obama’s initiative, “My Brother’s Keeper.” Fulton is also one of the 2018 recipients of VH1’s Trailblazer Honor Award. A Miami native and graduate of Florida Memorial University, Sybrina Fulton, along with her son, Jahvaris, are on a mission to build better, safer communities. She is a proud member of the Miami Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Metropolitan Dade County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. She created the Circle of Mothers to bring together mothers who have lost children or family members to senseless gun violence for the purpose of healing, empowerment, and fellowship towards the larger aim of community building.    Connect with Sybrina: Facebook  Twitter  Instagram Trayvon Martin Foundation   Give a Mother’s Day Gift: Help mothers heal from the loss of a loved one by supporting and donating to the Circle of Mothers, Sybrina’s weekend retreat for mothers who have lost a child to gun violence. You can support the cause here. Special thanks to Jill Daniel of Happy Women Dinners for introducing us to Anna and her work!    In This Episode We Talk About: Anna's commitment to fighting the erasure of Black women's stories. What inspired Anna to focus her first book on the mothers of sons of the Civil Rights Movement. How painful moments like George Floyd's murder, and joyful moments like Stacy Abram's organizing in Georgia, had Anna editing and adding more relevance right up until the book was published. Anna’s decision to focus on MLK Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin as the three famous sons, and their mothers, Alberta King, Louise Little, and Berdis Baldwin whose stories she would tell. The lessons revealed in Anna's book that all mothers can learn from across the E.P.I.C. guideposts. The importance of acknowledging that Black women are "not a conquered victim" but living through life as a whole human being. Anna's challenge for all mothers listening to expand our awareness through reading and her hope that this book will be seen as a celebration of Black womanhood.   This Episode's Challenge: Anna invites us to think about what we can all read to advance our understanding of different forms of motherhood. Picking up books that focus on Black mothers and Black motherhood can bring healing for everybody. The more we are informed, the more conscious we become.  Anna’s next recommendation after finishing her book: The Power of Purpose by Alicia Garza which begins with a powerful description of the impact of Alicia’s mother on her.    Learn More More About Anna: Anna Malaika Tubbs is an Author, advocate, educator, and a Ph.D. candidate in Sociology at the University of Cambridge. Anna grew up abroad in Dubai, Mexico, Sweden, Estonia, and Azerbaijan. Influenced by her exposure to all kinds of cultures and beliefs, Anna is inspired to bring people together through the celebration of difference. Motivated by her mother’s work advocating for women’s and children’s rights around the world, Anna uses an intersectional lens to advocate for women of color and educate others. During her time as an undergraduate student at Stanford University, Anna took from what she’d seen in her parents’ work and began honing her own identity as an activist. She served as the president of Stanford’s Black Student Union when she was only a sophomore and she was also the Executive Director of Stanford’s Alternative Spring Break. In these roles, she organized rallies and events focused on the concerns of the Black community, she fundraised money for women’s clinics in the Bay Area and grew her passion for advocacy and social justice. As the First Partner of Stockton, CA, she co-authored the first-ever “Report on the Status of Women in Stockton” to help guide future policy decisions with the experiences of diverse women in mind. Anna is also a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant who has worked with companies and individuals interested in progressing their DEI goals. Anna has published articles on issues ranging from mass incarceration to the forced sterilization of Black women, as well as the importance of feminism, intersectionality, and inclusivity. Her work has been featured in the Huffington Post, For Harriet, Darling Magazine, and Blavity. Her first book, titled The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr, Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation, is being published by Flatiron Books in February 2021.Grab a copy of Anna’s The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation HERE! Follow Anna: Twitter Instagram Anna Malaika Tubbs’ Website   Additional Resources: The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart by Alicia Garza Documentary: I Am Not Your Negro. Based on the unfinished manuscript by James Baldwin  Mother’s Quest Ep 55: From Grief to Advocacy and a Circle of Mothers with Trayvon Martin’s Mother Sybrina Fulton     Announcements: It’s Mother’s Quest May! Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you’ll seize this holiday as an opportunity to say “yes” to yourself. We’ve declared it Mother’s Quest May in our community and have so many wonderful things to share with you as the month progresses:  The podcast season launch with this episode My first publication the Mother’s Quest Inspiration Guide A self-guided version of the annual Mother’s Quest Manifesto Challenge  And a live virtual “Yes Day for Moms” that I’m co-facilitating with the amazing Graeme Seabrook.  Join the free Facebook Group and sign up for email updates at www.mothersquest.com to learn all the details and come along with us during this special month.     Acknowledgments: A big THANK YOU to our “patrons” for helping to bring these conversations to myself and other mothers through financial and/or in-kind support: Amanda Kruger Hill Graeme Seabrook Anne Armstrong Herve Clermont Samantha Arsenault Vickie Giambra Casey O'Roarty of Joyful Courage Kathie Moehlig or TransFamily Support Services Anne Ferguson of MamaFuel On the Move and etsuko Kubo Kate Amoo-Gottfried Nicole Lee Olivia Parr-Rud "Vince" of the While Black Podcast Sara Brannin-Mooser Lindsay Pera Julie Castro Abrams Alexia Vernon Brooke Markevicius Democracy Clothing Michael Skolnik Helgi Maki Kari Azuma Tamara Sobomehin Katie Krimitsos Carrie Caulfield Arick Rachel Rosen Chandra Brooks Jen Simon Monisha Vasa Celia Ward-Wallace Vanessa Couto Desiree Adaway Rachel Steinman Katie Hanus Denise Barreto Sage B. Hobbs Samantha Nolan-Smith Jody Smith Emily Cretella Collette Flanagan Titilayo Tinubu Ali Carly Magnus Hurt Lizzy Russinko Suzanne Brown Mara Berns Langer Mallory Schlabach Katharine Earhart Jessica Kupferman Jen Jenkins Dohner Genese Harris Tonya Rineer Liane Louie-Badua Cristin Downs Erin Kendall Niko Osoteo Erik Newton Claire Fry Divya Silbermann Rachel Winter Caren and Debbie Lieberman Cameron Miranda Fran and David Lieberman Debbie and Alan Goore The Sustainable Living Podcast Samantha Arsenault Attica Locke   Support the Podcast If you’d like to make a contribution to Mother’s Quest to support Season Four of the Podcast and/or help provide coaching scholarships for mothers, follow this link to make a contribution. If you would like to “dedicate” an upcoming episode to a special mother in your life, email me at julie@mothersquest.com   Mother's Quest is a podcast for moms who are ready to live a truly E.P.I.C. life. Join in for intimate conversations with a diverse group of inspiring mothers as they share how they are living an E.P.I.C. life, Engaging mindfully with their children (E), Passionately and Purposefully making a difference beyond their family (P), Investing in themselves (I), and Connecting to a strong support network (C). Join our community of mothers to light the way and sustain you on your quest at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mothersquest/

A balanced diet, pre-competitive warmup, awareness of their posture, and breathing exercises are vital in any traditional athlete's routine, and it is not different for professional gamers. The world is changing, sports are changing, and with them, the definition of what an athlete is. This is just some of what was discussed with today's guest, Elise Carlson.  Elise Carlson is the Head Athletic Trainer at Florida Memorial University. She holds a Master's Degree in Athletic Trainer from Barry University, and she worked as a clinical athletic trainer for Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy in New York. In this episode, Elise and Dr. Marc discuss the importance of athletic training for gamers and esports professionals, how to avoid and prevent injuries and health problems. Elise also shares how she decided to become an athletic trainer and her excitement for working with the gaming community.  Florida Memorial University website: https://www.fmuniv.edu/ Connect with Elise on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elise-carlson-63612a14a/ Connect with Dr. Marc on Twitter: https://twitter.com/docspitsfire06 Or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/docspitsfire06/ Dr. Marc's Masterclass is part of the Esports Futuri Podcast Network. To see all of our shows, visit: https://EsportsFPN.com

The opportunities for esports enthusiasts are endless, and Dr. Marc Williams is doing all that he can to make sure those who want to work in esports have a path to get them there. Dr. Marc Williams helps schools, one being Florida Memorial University, create programs and Masterclasses to pave the way for those who are interested in esports. In this episode of Esports Futuri E-Zine Podcast, Chauntel talks to Dr. Marc about the journey that led him to his PhD, and why he's so passionate about esports and helping those who want to make a living doing what they love! You can connect with Dr. Marc here:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/docspitsfire06 Or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/docspitsfire06/ The Esports Future E-Zine Podcast is part of the Esports Futuri Podcast Network. To find this show and all of our shows, visit: EsportsFPN.com

Michael Baptiste is an innovative life and business coach. He is also an innovative product creator. Michael got his start back in 2010 as a junior in college when Michael discovered that he could sell affiliate products online and earn an income. That led to an obsessive journey into the world of digital marketing, and a major breakthrough when Michael landed his first high ticket client, a luxury automobile dealer. Michael accomplished all of this prior to being the first Afro-Caribbean American male in his family to graduate from Florida Memorial University with his bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Michael is a co-founder of Banana WaveÒ Bananamilk which is an award winning non-dairy banana based milk alternative beverage. Their product currently sells in Walmart, Whole Foods, HEB, GNC, and over 4,000+ retail stores worldwide. He is also the founder of High Ticket FreedomÔ, a lifestyle and online business education platform that teaches how to turn expertise into online or retail products, services, and solutions that can sell online or in retail stores. He also has experience with creating more than 20 digital products, courses, eBooks, and so forth. Michael is an innovative entrepreneur, an award winning elevator pitchman, international speaker, author, an award winning product creator, and a world traveling life and business coach. He's trained many students from across 12 countries worldwide on digital marketing strategy over his 10 years of experience. Michael was a collegiate athlete and was named to the NAIA Sun-Conference first team all conference, first team all defense, MVP, defensive player of the year, outstanding leadership award, crowned Sportsman of the year, and crowned Senior of the year by Florida Memorial Universities' student government association. In 2019 Michael won 3 international basketball tournament championships, 1 MVP award, was named to 1 all tournament team, and he competed in the Thailand Professional Basketball League where he finished the season ranking in the top 10 for multiple categories in the entire league. Michael speaks English, Spanish, Mandarin, as well as Thai. He loves traveling, loves dancing, loves sharing time with loved ones. He loves helping others, and is focused on making a real difference in this world with the products, information, and solutions that he produces. Personal online site https://michaelbaptiste.net High Ticket Freedom https://highticketfreedom.com Banana Wave https://bananawave.love Host: www.ajrbutler.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/momentsofgrace/support

Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. became the 14th President of Virginia State University (VSU). Under President Abdullah's leadership, the University has experienced some significant achievements. Recognized as one of the nation's top 20 “Best Colleges for African Americans” by ESSENCE magazine. Established partnerships with local public school systems wherein VSU students tutor students in mathematics and reading. Opened the Academic Center of Excellence as a one-stop hub for first-year students to receive career and academic advising and tutorial services. In July 2017, the Commonwealth of Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe presented the inaugural Outstanding State Stewardship Award to VSU for the preservation of Summerseat, an historic house built around 1860 near VSU. Established the University's Advisory Board for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer/Questioning Intersex Ally+ (LGBTQIA+) Inclusion to investigate ways for the institution to be a more affirming learning environment for all students, faculty and staff within the LGBTQIA+ community. In June of 2018, the University was named the HBCU of the Year and awarded Best Board of Trustees of the Year and Female Student of the Year by HBCU Digest, an online blog. Additionally, in 2017, President Abdullah was named the HBCU Male President of the Year. Ranked as the No. 19 historically black college or university (HBCUs) on the 2019 U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings. This is up 12 spots from the 2018 rankings where the University was ranked No. 31. Also, the University was ranked as the No. 8 public HBCU. President Abdullah is an academic administrator committed to excellence. He is also an internationally-renowned educator recognized for outstanding research. Prior to his appointment as president of Virginia State University, Dr. Abdullah served as provost and senior vice president at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Fla. (2013-2016), provost and vice president for academic affairs at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens, Fla. (2011-2013), and dean and director of 1890 land grant programs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Fla (2008-2011).

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My friendships mean the world to me. Recently I took a trip down to Gainesville to see my boy Travis and while I was there we decided to catch up and reflect on our great friendship and different experiences down at Florida Memorial University in Miami, where we met. I love this man to the moon and back so it was honestly great to have him join me this season at the table. I hope y'all enjoy this episode. Some real stuff was said. I love y'all for listening

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#MyInvestingStory showcases the Investing Story of Successful Long-term Investors, who are everyday people. Ann and Ionnie McNeill, are both Lifetime Members and Volunteers of BetterInvesting, a non-profit focused on Investment Education for Individuals and Investment Clubs. Each week we interview a Special Guest, shining light on their investing story, lessons learned, words of wisdom and resources to aid you in starting your investing journey. Sonless D. Martin Jr. is the co-founder and Development Manager of Collaborative Consulting Group with over ten years of experience. He has broad knowledge in all phases of Government, campaigns, and policies. He prides himself on the day-to-day management of the business affairs of the firm, identifying the firm's short-term strategies for realizing the long-term goals established by the advisory members, and communicating both internally, and externally the firms' determination to maintain the highest possible professional standards in performing consulting work. Sonless formal education an MBA from Nova Southeastern University. Sonless was the recipient of the Jacki-Tucksfield Graduate Business Scholarship from the Miami Foundation. In addition, he starred in two global commercial advertisements for Nova's MBA program. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Florida Memorial University. Where one of his greatest undergraduate achievements was participating in the study abroad program in Paris, France. While attending Florida Memorial University, Sonless also participated in the Black Executive Exchange Program (BEEP). He is fluent in Creole. Sonless is the former President of the Haitian American Surrogates (HAS). HAS coordinates advocacy initiatives on the national, state, and local levels; interacts with various from the county, municipal, and school board governing bodies as well as community- based organizations. This coalition is the culmination of various leadership development pipelines that have been established over the past 2 years. The coalition includes Sant La Fellows, Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida Young Professionals (YOPROS) as well as other emerging Haitian-American leaders. Sonless enjoys traveling, playing basketball, golf, and making a huge difference in the life of others. He serves as a board member for BAC Funding, former board member of Black Professionals Network, the former Co-Chair of the Haiti Ministry, Founder of BBL Gabo, and Lila Book Scholarship. Sonless is a recipient of the 2018 Difference Maker Award from the Greater Miami Chambers of Commerce, 2018 Sapoznik Insurance Public School Alumni Achievement Award, 2019 Black Men in Excellence Award. Sonless is also an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity Incorporated. Connect With Sonless Martin Jr: www.beaconforchange.org Facebook: @Sonless Martin Instagram: @s_martin1 Linked-In: @Sonless Martin Jr. Twitter: @SonlessMartin Make sure to follow us on Social Media: Facebook: @BetterInvestingSFL Instagram: @BetterInvestingSFL Linkedin: @BetterInvestingSouthFlorida Twitter: @BI_SEFL

In this episode, Bryan and AD discuss the week of events at Florida Memorial University surrounding reports that the athletic administration is not handling COVID- 19 protocols and positive test properly, or with the best interests of the students. They also spend time with Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Hall-of-Famer Alvin Hollins as they discuss the MEAC 50th anniversary and the greatest moments in the conference from the first 30 years. This is the first of several conversations that will be had with Alvin as the BCSN SportsWrap celebrates 50 years of MEAC athletic competition and the impact teams and schools have had on black college athletics. Follow the Black College Sports Network on social media - Twitter, Instagram and Periscope - @MyBCSN1. You can find the SportsWrap on Facebook @BCSNSportsWrap. Video of this episode is available on Jericho Broadcasting Networks' YouTube page (@MyJBNOnline). Download the JBN App by searching "MyJBN" or "MyBCSN" in the Google and Apple app store. The BCSN SportsWrap is available Anchor, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, and Spotify. Download and subscribe to be alerted when new episodes are released. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackcollegesportsnetwork/support

The Amerikan Therapy team sits down with Virginia State University President, Dr. Makola M. Abdullah, to talk about all things HBCUs, mental health, history, COVID-19, and racial justice. This intimate conversation reinforces the necessity and profound importance of the HBCU experience. The team goes beyond the standard surface HBCU talk, to get to the core of why every young black student needs to at minimum apply to at least one HBCU as part of their college admissions process. Dr. Makola M. Abdullah: On February 1, 2016, Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. became the 14th President of Virginia State University (VSU). In his remarks during his introduction to the Trojan family, President Abdullah outlined his four core beliefs: I believe in God. I believe in family. I believe in the transformative nature of education. I believe in Virginia State University.President Abdullah also emphasized several focus areas to sustain VSU as an 1890 Land-Grant University. The areas of focus include providing a transformative experience for students, strategically investing in academic programs, partnering with others as a university to tell the VSU story, embracing the University’s Land Grant Mission and embracing VSU’s role as Virginia’s Opportunity University.Under President Abdullah’s leadership, the University has experienced some significant achievements.Recognized as one of the nation’s top 20 “Best Colleges for African Americans” by ESSENCE magazine.Established partnerships with local public school systems wherein VSU students tutor students in mathematics and reading,Opened the Academic Center of Excellence as a one-stop hub for first-year students to receive career and academic advising and tutorial services. In July 2017, the Commonwealth of Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe presented the inaugural Outstanding State Stewardship Award to VSU for the preservation of Summerseat, an historic house built around 1860 near VSU.Established the University’s Advisory Board for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer/Questioning Intersex Ally+ (LGBTQIA+) Inclusion to investigate ways for the institution to be a more affirming learning environment for all students, faculty and staff within the LGBTQIA+ community.In June of 2018, the University was named the HBCU of the Year and awarded Best Board of Trustees of the Year and Female Student of the Year by HBCU Digest, an online blog. Additionally, in 2017, President Abdullah was named the HBCU Male President of the Year.Ranked as the No. 19 historically black college or university (HBCUs) on the 2019 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings. This is up 12 spots from the 2018 rankings where the University was ranked No. 31. Also, the University was ranked as the No. 8 public HBCU.President Abdullah is an academic administrator committed to excellence. He is also an internationally-renowned educator recognized for outstanding research. Prior to his appointment as president of Virginia State University, Dr. Abdullah served as provost and senior vice president at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Fla. (2013-2016), provost and vice president for academic affairs at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens, Fla. (2011-2013), and dean and director of 1890 land grant programs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Fla (2008-2011).Dr. Abdullah is a Chicago native. He earned his undergraduate degree from Howard University in civil engineering and his doctorate and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Northwestern University. He is the youngest African American to receive a Ph.D. in engineering. He and his wife, Ahkinyala Cobb-Abdullah, Ph.D., are the proud parenSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

Can White Lesbians Use The “D” Word and Who Can Use the “F” Word? Lezli and her ON THE YARD co-host Nava Levene Harvell; Spelman College ‘23, chat with two LGBTQ students, Janelle Edge; Florida A&M University ‘21, and Zion Gates Norris; Florida Memorial University ‘21; about reclaiming terms that were once used to harm the LGBTQ community and who can use them. Relevant and Recommended Reads A Brief History of Voguing Dear White Lesbians: You Are Not Studs How Black Queers Made 'Sis' a Gender Neutral Term of Endearment Why I'm Reclaiming the Homophobic Slur I Used to Fear  CALL TO ACTION Breonna Taylor Was Killed In Her Home on March 13, 2020 by Louisville Police Officers Sgt. Jon Mattingly, Myles Cosgrove, and Brett Hankison. The Officers Have Yet To Be Arrested. Here are some of the ways you can help. Sign the official petition calling for justice in Breonna Taylor's case. It only takes a minute Donate directly to Breonna's Family using the GoFundMe Link Flood social media with the hashtag #JusticeforBre  Donate to the Louisville Community Bail Fund to support protestors on the ground  

On this episode of the SportsWrap, Bryan and A.D. celebrate the return of NFL football and recognize the HBCU players that made rosters and mourn the loss of icons and legends over the past two weeks. The show also recognizes the return of football for Florida Memorial University. It's been 62 years since FMU played football. This season they are the only HBCU playing football in the fall. They open the season at Keiser University. FMU Head Football Coach Tim Harris talks about the program and players to watch this season. To see live video of this episode, visit the YouTube page (@MyJBNOnline) or the Facebook page (@MyBCSN1). Follow the Black College Sports Network on social media - Twitter, Instagram and Periscope - @MyBCSN1. You can find the SportsWrap on Facebook @BCSNSportsWrap. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackcollegesportsnetwork/support

For this live-streamed ON THE YARD event, Lezli Levene Harvell and her co-host Zuri Levene Harvell Spelman College ‘21, explore the emotional toll of activism with Zion Gates Norris ‘21, SGA Vice President of Florida Memorial University as well as Nupol Kiazolu, President of Black Lives Matter-Greater NY, Hampton University ‘22. They are joined by Atlanta based psychotherapist, Dr. Thomas Vance who is trained in addressing the emotional well being of those with multiple stigmatized identities. The five of them explore a non-Eurocentric lens of mental health, defining racial trauma, Black GenZ not having to code-switch in therapy, what culturally responsive mental health care should feel like, and what intentional self-care looks like. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE FOR OUR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING FAMILY   Relevant and Recommended Reads:  The Trayvon Generation   Dr. Vance's Recommendations   Four Tips for Protecting Your Emotional Well-Being Intentional Self-Care Saying No / Creating Boundaries Staying Informed Finding A Space To Talk   Find A Black Therapist Therapy For Black Girls Therapy For Black Men Zion Gates Norris @blissfully_zion Nupol Kiazolu @nupol_justice Dr. Thomas Vance @vanceology Florida Memorial University @fmu_official Hampton University @_hamptonU Spelman College @spelman_college   CALL TO ACTION   Breonna Taylor Was Killed In Her Home on March 13, 2020 by Louisville Police Officers Sgt. Jon Mattingly, Myles Cosgrove, and Brett Hankison. The Officers Have Yet To Be Arrested. Here are some of the ways you can help.   Sign the official petition calling for justice in Breonna Taylor's case. It only takes a minute Donate directly to Breonna's Family using the GoFundMe Link Flood social media with the hashtag #JusticeforBre  Donate to the Louisville Community Bail Fund to support protestors on the ground

Dr. Marc Williams is the Global Scholar Practitioner and Head of Esports at Florida Memorial University, plus he is the Host of Dr. Marc’s Masterclass, which receives between 9 and 10 million views monthly. A sports entertainment and marketing guru, Dr. Marc channeled his sports, music, and hip hop culture to deliver major sponsorships and product placements for Champs and Footaction in the entertainment industry. In our conversation, we discussed why Dr. Marc decided to leave corporate America to evolve his career in the esports space. Dr. Marc talked about his role at Florida Memorial and how he leverages his extensive experience to deliver expert advice to universities that are beginning to learn more about esports. The Ultimate Gamer Podcast: All About The Game! is a show that features conversations with trailblazers, thought leaders, risk takers, decision makers, celebrities, athletes, and investors who are defining the esports space. This podcast is for you if you love gaming, you’re a part of the esports community, you’re interested in learning more about the esports business, you want to improve your gaming performance, or you’re an aspiring professional gamer. We’re going to decode who and what’s making news in the industry while we explore the habits, best practices, successes, and setbacks faced by our guests.

This episode is a conversation featuring Dr. Jamila Rauf JacksonDr. Jamila Rauf Jackson is a Christian woman who has dedicated her life to serving the Lord. She is married to Pastor Alphonso Jackson, Jr., and they have two daughters, Angelina and Allyson Jackson. God is first and foremost in her life, and she strives to serve Him by serving His people. She directs a program at St. Thomas University the provides ministerial development for senior pastors in the South Florida community. She also leads a community of women’s ministry, Graceful Transformations, which she founded in 2018. Dr. Jackson earned her Ph.D. in Practical Theology from St. Thomas University. She worked in the Miami Dade for 10 years, and she served as an adjunct professor at Broward College, St. Thomas University, and Florida Memorial University. She has been a conference speaker, guest lecturer, and panelist member throughout her career and ministry. She is the author of Worth the Wait (2014) and Blooming Believer (2019).She lives by the Word of God and delights in communicating the Word to all who desire to listen. I truly enjoyed my conversation with my dear friend. She encourages us to develop consistency in our relationship with God because this the heart of everything pertaining to our lives. She spoke on how in speaking life, it has to begin with working on the inward path of us, so our heart takes hold of our faith. She finally implores us to not give up on developing our spiritual relationship with God. Even if you fail, just get back up and continue to develop your spiritual muscles. You connect with Dr. Jamila Jackon Devotion Line- every Monday at 9 PM in August. Dail in- 319-527-5017.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GracefulTransformations Instagram: @gracefultransformations and @drjamilajacksonReflective ActionThis week we are focusing on seeking out God's direction in our lives, for our purpose, and for our understanding. Ask him where He wants you to be more consistent in your spiritual walk. Listen to Him to find out your next steps. ________________________________________Join our Facebook community:Sisters, Speak LIFE! Podcast Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/sistersspeaklifeHere you will find out like mind listeners. In our community, we strive to create a safe environment that speaks life. We speak love, inspiration, faith, and encouragement. We appreciate you listening to this podcast. Please subscribe, connect with us, and leave a review of encouragement about the podcast. Blessings, Marline Paul, M.Div. Rose of Alpha Omega Founder Ministry Consultant & Christian Life Coach Connect with Marline & Rose of Alpha Omegahttps://linktr.ee/RoseofAlphaOmega {Sister, Speak LIFE! is a ministry of Rose of Alpha Omega, Inc.}Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/RoseofAlphaOmega?fan_landing=true)

Dr. Batson is a Trinidadian educator and musician who ran the steel band program at Florida Memorial University, becoming a hub for steel pan education in the US. Many of my Caribbean students at NYU and my friends in Brooklyn worked with her in college. Her composition “Black Holes Do Exist” for Steel Orchestra is mind-bending in all the best ways. She’s a national treasure…

Episode 31 Guest: Lutze Segu, MSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW   www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript Transcription services provided by FIU’s Disability Resource Center   In this episode, I talk with Lutze Segu, who is the Social Justice Doula, from Miami, Florida. Lutze explains that she works to “create the conditions for social justice learning and transformation to take place” for individuals and organizations. She talks about how she loves seeing people grow and become committed to antiracist social justice work, become politically active, how she deeply believes in the inherent value and good of people to change, and that even though conditions in the world can be terrible, she always has hope doing this work. Lutze shares techniques she uses with people to help with this transformation and explains how theory, specifically Black Feminism, saved her life, helping her to see how systems oppress and that people are not to blame for their conditions, and how this relates to social work’s person-in-environment approach. We discuss the white supremacy enacted by social workers and clinicians who pathologize oppression, placing the problem inside clients, rather than acknowledging the violence of this “anti-Black, anti-woman, anti-queer, anti-trans, anti-immigrant world” and how social workers should be committed to social justice, not gatekeeping and the maintenance of oppression. She challenges us to ask ourselves what we are really practicing and “how are we personally going to divest from anti-Blackness.” Lutze also talks about how she got into this work, sharing a powerful story of what it meant to attend Florida Memorial University, an HBCU in Miami. I hope this conversation inspires you to action.   www.lutzesegu.com Instagram: @socialjusticedoula Twitter: @FeministGriote

I’m honored to bring this special episode of the Mother’s Quest Podcast to you with mother, activist, writer, co-founder of the Trayvon Martin Foundation and an inspiration to so many, Sybrina Fulton.  The episode is the last in a series I’ve recorded for the Women Podcasters in Solidarity Initiative on the subject of gun safety and the intersectional impact of gun violence on our communities.  Unfortunately, Sybrina deeply knows the grief that comes in the wake of gun violence. But, after the deadly 2012 shooting of her beloved son, Trayvon Benjamin Martin, she felt compelled to rise up, literally pushing herself to get out of her bed, becoming the voice for her son and embarking on a journey to bring awareness to senseless gun violence and racial profiling.   In 2016, Sybrina rallied to the forefront at the Democratic National Convention with a group of African American trailblazing women, connected by tragedy, who became known as “Mothers of the Movement” for the “Black Lives Matter” Movement the death of their children sparked.  She didn’t stop there. In 2017, Sybrina co-authored her first book, Rest in Power, The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, a memoir recounting the death of her son, which became the subject of a docu-series that debuted this year, Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, produced by hip-hop mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter. This intimate conversation, over a year in the making, was a unique opportunity to delve into Sybrina’s own journey, how the E.P.I.C. guideposts show up in her life and in her activism, and to hear her powerful call to action to invest in mothers, by reaching out to mothers grieving in our own communities and by contributing to her “Circle of Mothers,” a labor of love that came to her in her dreams.  I’m grateful to activist Michael Skolnik, who dedicated this episode, for connecting me to Sybrina and for inviting us to spread this conversation far and wide and direct resources to help mothers turn their grief into healing and advocacy, following Sybrina’s powerful example.  It costs $1500 to sponsor a grieving mother to attend Circle of Mothers. Michael and I have each pledged the first $3,000 to a GoFundMe campaign, each of us contributing $1500 to help a mother who otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend.  Much appreciation,  Julie Neale   P.S. Know someone who you think would appreciate this special episode? Share this conversation!   This Episode is Dedicated by: Michael Skolnik Michael Skolnik was recently profiled in the NY Times and identified as “the man you go to if you want to leverage the power of celebrity and the reach of digital media to soften the ground for social change.” But, besides all of that, he is most proud to be the father of Mateo Ali, a rambunctious five year old.  He is the co-founder and partner of The Soze Agency, a social impact agency that partners with companies, non-profits, foundations and movements to create campaigns that uplift compassion, authenticity and equity. He is a respected leader in the new social justice movement, and has helped ignite conversations around America’s relationship with race, the deaths of Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown and Eric Garner, and the Obama and Trump presidencies. He is a prolific voice on social media with more than 350,000 followers, and a regular commentator on outlets such as CNN, MSNBC and Fox News. Michael serves on the Board of Directors for Rock The Vote, The Trayvon Martin Foundation, Policy Link, The Gathering For Justice and The Young Partners Board of The Public Theater. Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter The Soze Agency Learn more about Michael Skolnik: https://about.me/michaelskolnik In This Episode We Talk About: What Sybrina wishes everyone would know about approaching a conversation with a mother who has lost a child. My 14 year old son’s question to Sybrina about what it feels like when your calling and the powerful work you’re doing is sparked by a tremendous loss. Why we need systemic and cultural change, and more awareness-raising conversations, to keep young people of color safe from racial profiling. The tragic death of Chinedu Okobi, an unarmed young black man who was tasered to death by San Mateo County deputies, just 20 minutes from my own home. The importance for grieving mothers to remember the things that they used to love and what Sybrina’s joyful outlet is The Circle of Mothers and how the idea to create it came to Sybrina in a dream. Sybrina’s challenge for all of us to open our hearts and to reach out to mothers, across differences, who have lost their child to let them know we care. Why investing in mothers is the most powerful lever to impact gun control. Resources and Topics Mentioned: Trayvon Martin Foundation Circle of Mothers Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin Remembrance Weekend: Peace Walk on February 9th followed by the Remembrance Gala on February 10th Article from CNN about Chinedu Okobi – Facebook executive says unreleased video calls into question police account of brother’s death GoFundMe for Circle of Mothers Women Podcasters in Solidarity website Other Mother’s Quest Episodes in This Series on Gun Safety:  Ep 37: Generations Rising for Gun Safety with Gloria Pan Ep 54: Superheroes, Fighting Patriarchy, and Courageously Defeating Gun Violence with Ladd Everitt   And in Last Year’s Series on Anti-Racism and Police Accountability: Ep 27: Courageous Conversations about Race with Nicole Lee EP31: Brave Spaces and Solidarity with “Rad Women” Author Kate Schatz EP33: Beyond the Trauma: Legacy, Compassion and Change with Mothers Against Police Brutality Co-Founder Sara Mokuria This Week’s Challenge: For this week’s challenge, Sybrina asks us to reach out to a mother who has lost a child and be a support to them. Take them out, let them know you are here, organize something for a group. Let them know that they are not alone.  Learn More About Sybrina Fulton: After the death of her beloved son, Trayvon Benjamin Martin, in February 2012, Sybrina Fulton was charged with a new mission. A desire to transform family tragedy into social change allowed her to establish the Trayvon Martin Foundation in March 2012. As Fulton traverses the globe, she passionately embarks on a journey designed to bring awareness to senseless gun violence and serves as an advocate to families, the catalyst for her dream project, the “Circle of Mothers.” Winning the national support of president-elect Hillary Clinton, Fulton rallied to the forefront in 2016 at the Democratic National Convention with a cadre of African American trailblazing women known as “Mothers of the Movement.” The women, connected by tragedy, are the inspiration behind the “Black Lives Matter.” In 2017, Fulton co-authored her first book, Rest in Power, The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, a memoir recounting the death of her son, and the subject of a six-part docuseries, Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, produced by hip-hop mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter for Paramount Network and BET (July 2018). Bestowed with many distinguished awards, Sybrina Fulton has represented the United States at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss racial discrimination; the National Urban League, Black Lives Matter, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, The Triumph Awards (2016), Essence Festival & Conference (2017, 2018), and was selected as the White House’s guest of honor for the unveiling of former President Barak Obama’s initiative, “My Brother’s Keeper.” Fulton is also one of the 2018 recipients of VH1’s Trailblazer Honor Award. A Miami native and graduate of Florida Memorial University, Sybrina Fulton, along with her son, Jahvaris, are on a mission to build better, safer communities. She is a proud member of the Miami Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Metropolitan Dade County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. She created the Circle of Mothers as a way to empower women. The purpose of the Circle of Mothers is to bring together mothers who have lost children or family members to senseless gun violence for the purpose of healing, empowerment, and fellowship towards the larger aim of community building.  Connect with Sybrina at: Facebook Twitter Instagram www.circleofmothers.org www.trayvonmartinfoundation.org

If you’re a parent, then you aware the parenting is not easy. You know that parenting takes work. As a parent, you want nothing but the best for your child. What happens to those dreams when you learn that your child was murdered? What does healing look like for you? You might even think can your heartache have purpose. Join us as Sybrina Fulton speak from her heart of going from heartbreak to social change. After the death of her beloved son, Trayvon Benjamin Martin, in February 2012, Sybrina Fulton was charged with a new mission. A desire to transform family tragedy into social change allowed her to establish the Trayvon Martin Foundation in March 2012.As Fulton traverses the globe, she passionately embarks on a journey designed to bring awareness to senseless gun violence and serves as an advocate to families, the catalyst for her dream project, the “Circle of Mothers.” Winning the national support of president-elect Hillary Clinton, Fulton rallied to the forefront in 2016 at the Democratic National Convention with a cadre of African American trailblazing women known as “Mothers of the Movement.” The women, connected by tragedy, are the inspiration behind the “Black Lives Matter.”In 2017, Fulton co-authored her first book, Rest in Power, The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, a memoir recounting the death of her son, and the subject of a six-part docuseries, Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, produced by hip-hop mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter for Paramount Network and BET (July 2018).Bestowed with many distinguished awards, Sybrina Fulton has represented the United States at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss racial discrimination; the National Urban League, Black Lives Matter, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, The Triumph Awards (2016), Essence Festival & Conference (2017, 2018), and was selected as the White House’s guest of honor for the unveiling of former President Barak Obama’s initiative, “My Brother’s Keeper.” Fulton is also one of the 2018 recipients of VH1’s Trailblazer Honor Award.In October 2017, the bio-epic, Thurgood Marshall, opened in theatres across America with Fulton acting in the role of young Marshall’s mother, Norma Arica. Fulton has transcended as a civil rights icon embarking on a journey to ensure the world “will never forget” Trayvon Martin. In February 2012, she launched the Annual Trayvon Martin Peace Walk and Remembrance Dinner to commemorate her son’s birthday. The Trayvon Martin Foundation has helped put a face on the injustices in America and Sybrina Fulton is compared by many to a modern-day Mamie Till, the late mother of slain teen, Emmett Till. Her message of hope and a demand for change not only appeals to people’s hearts, it is exemplified by her personal experiences and endeavors.A Miami native and graduate of Florida Memorial University, Sybrina Fulton, along with her son, Jahvaris, are on a mission to build better, safer communities. She is a proud member of the Miami Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Metropolitan Dade County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc.Recommended ResourcesTo learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.comTo advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.comFor questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.comTo schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation orhttp://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/   To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social MediaPodcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief    #TheChiefGriefCrusader    #HerdyneMercier   #MercierWellness    #Grief  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIERFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcswYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/Online Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MercierWellness  

This interview with Rodrigo Da Costa #16, Midfielder for FC Tulsa in the USL discusses how he got here, the adventure of coming to the United States from Brazil to play college ball, and how he thrived. Entrevista com Rodrigo Da Costa, Jogador Professional nos EUA que joga pelo time FC TULSA em Oklahoma. A versao em Portugues comeca no minuto 34 This interview with Rodrigo Da Costa #16, Midfielder for FC Tulsa in the USL discusses how he got here, the adventure of coming to the United States from Brazil to play college ball, and how he thrived. Entrevista com Rodrigo Da Costa, comeca em Portugues no minuto 34 Rodrigo won 2019 All-League Second Team after logging 13 assists, second in the 36-team league, and 9 goals in his 33 appearances last season for Tulsa. Before he joined FC Tulsa, Rodrigo played for Florida Soccer Soldiers in the UPSL for a season in 2018, in which the club won the UPSL Florida Conference title. He played college ball at Florida Memorial University and Florida National University, where he was an USCAA All-American First Team and scored 16 goals and added a USCAA-high 11 assists in his senior season with the Conquistadors in 2018. The team won the National Championship in 2017 and 2018.

Violence Between India's Hindus and Muslims Is Escalating, But It's Not New (0:32)Guest: Aatish Taseer, Reporter, “In Search of India's Soul” on Al Jazeera, Author of “Twice Born,” “The Way Things Were,” “Stranger to History”While President Trump was dining with India's Prime Minister in New Delhi last week, violence between Muslims and Hindus turned into three days of riots on the streets of India's capital. Homes, businesses and cars were set on fire. More than 40 people died and hundreds were injured. Police are accused of aiding the rioters who were targeting Muslims, or looking the other way. It was the deadliest such violence Delhi has seen in decades, but just the latest in a worrisome escalation of religious tension in India.  Making Bees Family Friendly (20:58)Candace Fleming, Author, Eric Rohmann, Illustrator “Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera”Bees pollinate a lot of our food. And they're in decline for a lot of reasons. So we're supposed to be nice to bees. But when one comes buzzing around you or your kid, how are you supposed to fight that panicky urge to swat – or squash?  Maybe start by taking in a gorgeous new picture book called “Honeybee.” After More Than a Century, Congress Makes Lynching a Federal Crime (37:06)Guest: Tameka Bradley Hobbs, Ph.D., Professor of History at Florida Memorial University, Author of “Democracy Abroad, Lynching at Home”A measure to making lynching a federal crime has finally passed Congress, after more than a century of failed attempts. President Trump is expected to sign the law and advocates say it's an important symbolic step toward justice for the more than 4,000 victims of lynching – most of them African Americans. The vast majority of those murders went unpunished. And they weren't all in the South. The Apple Seed (50:38)Guest: Sam Payne, Host of The Apple SeedThe power of storytelling, and how this weekend's Daylight Savings promted a story from Sam's childhood. Some People Consistently Buy Products That Fail (59:44)Guest: Duncan Simester Is a Professor of Marketing at the MIT Sloan School of Management, Where He Holds the NTU Chair in Management Science. His Recent 2019 Study Is Titled “The Surprising Breadth of Harbingers of Failure.”There's this frustrating thing that keeps happening to me at Trader Joe's: I'll discover a treat I really like and then one day I can't find it on the shelf and I ask the clerk when it'll be back in stock and the answer is – “Oh, that was discontinued. Nobody liked it.” One time it was these dried mangos covered in spicy chili powder and dipped in dark chocolate. They were so good, but a little weird, so I get maybe they weren't a huge seller. But another time it was potato chips dipped in chocolate – I mean who doesn't like salty, crunchy and chocolatey? Marketing researchers at the MIT Sloan School of Management have come up with a name for people like me who systematically pick losing products – “harbingers of failure.” When Democracy Failed to Protect Religious Minorities in the 1830's, the Mormons Hatched a Dramatic Plan (1:14:57)Guest: Benjamin Park, PhD, Assistant Professor of History, Sam Houston State University, Author of “Kingdom of Nauvoo: The Rise and Fall of a Religious Empire on the American Frontier”Americans are so divided today over politics and culture and race and religion, that you'll sometimes hear comparisons to the Civil War era. That's an exaggeration. Yes, our disagreements run deep, but Americans today are not seriously discussing our democratic system as a “failed experiment” or arguing that we should scrap the Constitution. Roll back the clock a century and a half, and there were widespread, serious doubts about whether the Founding Fathers had got it right.

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Hello Powerful People, I recently gave this short speech during my workshop with the girl's volleyball team at Florida Memorial University and I wanted to share it with you on this podcast! This episode is brought to you by: Audible: Don’t Like reading? You can actually listen to books. Download your free audiobook today and get 1 free month at http://audibletrial.com/edtalks Skillshare: Start learning on Skillshare today with 2 free months at Http://skillshare.eqcm.net/unlimitedpower - What is Ed Talks Daily? The Ed Talks Daily podcast is about growth in all aspects of your life. How do you solidify a great mindset that will lead to a healthy body, healthy relationships and in-tune spirit? Join me on this journey to becoming the best version of ourselves. If you want a podcast that you can relate to, a podcast that will motivate and inspire you all while educating you on ways to personally develop and grow as a human being, Ed Talks Daily is for you. Podcast Topics: Self-help, Personal Development, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Meditation, Tai-chi (Qigong), Alternative medicine, holistic health, preventive health care, self-care, self-love, motivation, entrepreneurship, trauma, fitness, and health. -- Who is Edouard Gilles? A passionate motivational speaker who aims to empower millennials to embark on life with a holistic paradigm by sharing personal development principles and wellness counseling to audiences so that various aspects of health can be improved. He serves as the host of the Unlimited Power Show, a personal development talk show that serves an educational platform for mental, physical and mental health. His mission is to empower, motivate and uplift individuals to achieve a whole mind, body, and nutrition. Follow Edouard Gilles for Holistic Growth and Motivation: http://Linktr.ee/ceoambitionist --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edtalksdaily/support

Hey powerful people, I had a chance to speak to a Public Speaking class at Florida Memorial University about what it means to have a vision and endure the process and that God has a plan to turn your setbacks as a set up for your future! Take a listen! Notable Quotes “ Setbacks are setups for your future” “If you knock enough, they’ll get bothered to the point where they have to open it”. “Give all of you to all that you do” Want to attend an Upcoming Workshop? -- Meditate to Motivate Fitness Flow - Taichi, Personal Development, and Self-Health Event for anxiety release. This class combines different forms of training modalities such as Qigong, Calisthenics and Yoga into a flow to challenge and relax the mind and body in order to enhance mindfulness, boost mental health and reduce anxiety. get a ticket: http://bit.ly/mtmff19 How to take care of yourself so you can take care of business | Learn how the most effective entrepreneurs are using meditation, mindfulness, exercise, and self-monitoring to increase their productivity and boost their business. Get a FREE Ticket: http://bit.ly/HTTCOY9 This episode is brought to you by: Audible: Don’t Like reading? You can actually listen to books. Download your free audiobook today and get 1 free month at http://audibletrial.com/edtalks Skillshare: Start learning on Skillshare today with 2 free months at Http://skillshare.eqcm.net/unlimitedpower — What is Ed Talks Daily? The Ed Talks Daily podcast is about growth in all aspects of your life. How do you solidify a great mindset that will lead to a healthy body, healthy relationships and in-tune spirit? Join me on this journey to becoming the best version of ourselves. If you want a podcast that you can relate to, a podcast that will motivate and inspire you all while educating you on ways to personally develop and grow as a human being, Ed Talks Daily is for you. Podcast Topics: Self-help, Personal Development, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Meditation, Tai-chi (Qigong), Alternative medicine, holistic health, preventive health care, self-care, self-love, motivation, entrepreneurship, trauma, fitness, and health. -- Who is Edouard Gilles? A passionate motivational speaker who aims to empower millennials to embark life with a holistic paradigm by sharing personal development principles and wellness counseling to audiences so that various aspects of health can be improved. He serves as the host of the Unlimited Power Show, a personal development show that serves an educational platform for mental, physical and mental health. His mission which is to empower, motivate and uplift individuals to achieve a whole mind, body, and nutrition. Follow Edouard Gilles for Holistic Growth and Motivation: http://Linktr.ee/ceoambitionist --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edtalksdaily/support

Episode 14 Guest: Ronnita Waters, LCSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSWwww.dointhework.comListen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on FacebookJoin the mailing listSupport the podcastDownload transcriptIn this episode, I talk with Ronnita Waters, who is the Program Operations Administrator at the Center for Family and Child Enrichment, Inc. in Miami, Florida. Ronnita is also the South Florida Area Coordinator for Florida State University College of Social Work and an adjunct professor at Florida Memorial University. We discuss the child welfare system, foster care, family preservation, and various interventions that take place for children and families in this complex system. Ronnita takes us through an example of what happens when child abuse is reported. She also talks about the challenges of this work for her and how she has learned to “self-check” and “regulate” her emotions and thoughts in order to focus on the needs of the children and families. Ronnita shares her story of how she got into this work and the impact of her life experience on her work. I hope you enjoy the conversation. Ronnita’s email: RJW.msw@gmail.com

I’m honored to bring this special episode of the Mother’s Quest Podcast to you with mother, activist, writer, co-founder of the Trayvon Martin Foundation and an inspiration to so many, Sybrina Fulton.  The episode is the last in a series I’ve recorded for the Women Podcasters in Solidarity Initiative on the subject of gun safety and the intersectional impact of gun violence on our communities.  Unfortunately, Sybrina deeply knows the grief that comes in the wake of gun violence. But, after the deadly 2012 shooting of her beloved son, Trayvon Benjamin Martin, she felt compelled to rise up, literally pushing herself to get out of her bed, becoming the voice for her son and embarking on a journey to bring awareness to senseless gun violence and racial profiling.   In 2016, Sybrina rallied to the forefront at the Democratic National Convention with a group of African American trailblazing women, connected by tragedy, who became known as “Mothers of the Movement” for the “Black Lives Matter” Movement the death of their children sparked.  She didn’t stop there. In 2017, Sybrina co-authored her first book, Rest in Power, The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, a memoir recounting the death of her son, which became the subject of a docu-series that debuted this year, Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, produced by hip-hop mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter. This intimate conversation, over a year in the making, was a unique opportunity to delve into Sybrina’s own journey, how the E.P.I.C. guideposts show up in her life and in her activism, and to hear her powerful call to action to invest in mothers, by reaching out to mothers grieving in our own communities and by contributing to her “Circle of Mothers,” a labor of love that came to her in her dreams.  I’m grateful to activist Michael Skolnik, who dedicated this episode, for connecting me to Sybrina and for inviting us to spread this conversation far and wide and direct resources to help mothers turn their grief into healing and advocacy, following Sybrina’s powerful example.  Michael and I have each pledged the first $3,000 to the campaign, each of us $1500 to sponsor a different mother to attend Circle of Mothers. I hope you’ll open your hearts and minds to Sybrina’s story, visit mothersquest.com/circleofmothers and join us in contributing to her mission.  Much appreciation,  P.S. Know someone who you think would appreciate this special episode? Push forward and share this conversation! This Episode is Dedicated by: Michael Skolnik Michael Skolnik was recently profiled in the NY Times and identified as “the man you go to if you want to leverage the power of celebrity and the reach of digital media to soften the ground for social change.” But, besides all of that, he is most proud to be the father of Mateo Ali, a rambunctious five year old.  He is the co-founder and partner of The Soze Agency, a social impact agency that partners with companies, non-profits, foundations and movements to create campaigns that uplift compassion, authenticity and equity. He is a respected leader in the new social justice movement, and has helped ignite conversations around America’s relationship with race, the deaths of Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown and Eric Garner, and the Obama and Trump presidencies. He is a prolific voice on social media with more than 350,000 followers, and a regular commentator on outlets such as CNN, MSNBC and Fox News. Michael serves on the Board of Directors for Rock The Vote, The Trayvon Martin Foundation, Policy Link, The Gathering For Justice and The Young Partners Board of The Public Theater. Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter The Soze Agency Learn more about Michael Skolnik: https://about.me/michaelskolnik   In This Episode We Talk About: What Sybrina wishes everyone would know about approaching a conversation with a mother who has lost a child. My 14 year old son’s question to Sybrina about what it feels like when your calling and the powerful work you’re doing is sparked by a tremendous loss. Why we need systemic and cultural change, and more awareness-raising conversations, to keep young people of color safe from racial profiling. The tragic death of Chinedu Okobi, an unarmed young black man who was tasered to death by San Mateo County deputies, just 20 minutes from my own home. The importance for grieving mothers to remember the things that they used to love and what Sybrina’s joyful outlet is The Circle of Mothers and how the idea to create it came to Sybrina in a dream. Sybrina’s challenge for all of us to open our hearts and to reach out to mothers, across differences, who have lost their child to let them know we care. Why investing in mothers is the most powerful lever to impact gun control.   Resources and Topics Mentioned: Trayvon Martin Foundation Circle of Mothers Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin Remembrance Weekend: Peace Walk on February 9th followed by the Remembrance Gala on February 10th Article from CNN about Chinedu Okobi - Facebook executive says unreleased video calls into question police account of brother’s death GoFundMe for Circle of Mothers Women Podcasters in Solidarity website Other Mother’s Quest Episodes in This Series on Gun Safety:  Ep 37: Generations Rising for Gun Safety with Gloria Pan Ep 54: Superheroes, Fighting Patriarchy, and Courageously Defeating Gun Violence with Ladd Everitt And in Last Year’s Series on Anti-Racism and Police Accountability: Ep 27: Courageous Conversations about Race with Nicole Lee EP31: Brave Spaces and Solidarity with “Rad Women” Author Kate Schatz EP33: Beyond the Trauma: Legacy, Compassion and Change with Mothers Against Police Brutality Co-Founder Sara Mokuria   This Week’s Challenge: For this week’s challenge, Sybrina asks us to reach out to a mother who has lost a child and be a support to them. Take them out, let them know you are here, organize something for a group. Let them know that they are not alone.  You can also show your support, and invest in the healing of mothers who can lead the way forward, by contributing directly to the GoFundMe campaign and sponsor mothers to attend this year’s Circle of Mothers event. We have a goal to raise $15,000 and send 10 mothers, at $1,500 per person, who wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend.  CLICK HERE  Learn More About Sybrina Fulton: After the death of her beloved son, Trayvon Benjamin Martin, in February 2012, Sybrina Fulton was charged with a new mission. A desire to transform family tragedy into social change allowed her to establish the Trayvon Martin Foundation in March 2012. As Fulton traverses the globe, she passionately embarks on a journey designed to bring awareness to senseless gun violence and serves as an advocate to families, the catalyst for her dream project, the “Circle of Mothers.” Winning the national support of president-elect Hillary Clinton, Fulton rallied to the forefront in 2016 at the Democratic National Convention with a cadre of African American trailblazing women known as “Mothers of the Movement.” The women, connected by tragedy, are the inspiration behind the “Black Lives Matter.” In 2017, Fulton co-authored her first book, Rest in Power, The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, a memoir recounting the death of her son, and the subject of a six-part docuseries, Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, produced by hip-hop mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter for Paramount Network and BET (July 2018). Bestowed with many distinguished awards, Sybrina Fulton has represented the United States at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss racial discrimination; the National Urban League, Black Lives Matter, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, The Triumph Awards (2016), Essence Festival & Conference (2017, 2018), and was selected as the White House’s guest of honor for the unveiling of former President Barak Obama’s initiative, “My Brother’s Keeper.” Fulton is also one of the 2018 recipients of VH1’s Trailblazer Honor Award. A Miami native and graduate of Florida Memorial University, Sybrina Fulton, along with her son, Jahvaris, are on a mission to build better, safer communities. She is a proud member of the Miami Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Metropolitan Dade County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. She created the Circle of Mothers as a way to empower women. The purpose of the Circle of Mothers is to bring together mothers who have lost children or family members to senseless gun violence for the purpose of healing, empowerment, and fellowship towards the larger aim of community building.  Connect with Sybrina at: Facebook Twitter Instagram www.circleofmothers.org www.trayvonmartinfoundation.org   Announcements: Support the Circle of Mothers GoFundMe Campaign As of December of 2018, 644 children and 2,729 teens have been killed by gun violence in the US this year. If you feel  pain at the loss of so many young lives full of promise, imagine the devastating grief experienced by the mothers they’ve left behind. On May 16, 2014, Sybrina embarked on a powerful call to action to support and invest in mothers, by reaching out to mothers grieving in our communities. The Circle of Mothers, an annual retreat for women who have lost a child to senseless gun violence, was born.  It costs $1,500 to sponsor a mother who would otherwise not be able to participate in Circle of Mothers. Activist Michael Skolnik and I have pledged the first $3,000 of this $15,000 campaign, 2 toward our goal of 10 women we hope to send.  I pray that one day we won’t need The Circle of Mothers, because we’ve brought an end to gun violence in the US and no more mothers will have to grieve the theft of their children’s lives.   Until then, I hope you’ll open your hearts and minds to Sybrina’s story, lift up grieving mothers who seek healing, and invest in them to lead the way forward. Support the Campaign Women Podcasters in Solidarity Tragically, I have now lost count of the number of mass shootings have taken place just in the time since the Women Podcasters in Solidarity selected “gun safety” as the issue we want to shine a light on this season. Grateful to partner with Cristin Marie and Elsie Escobar on bringing this season of the Initiative to life. It is my deepest hope that through the power of podcasting, the episodes we will record, the conversations we will share with our listeners, and the dollars we will collectively raise toward gun safety causes, will save lives. Please take a look at Cristin’s post here and say “yes” to the Initiative yourself or help spread the word to reach other podcasters who would want to join. Mother’s Quest Circle If you’re on a quest to live an E.P.I.C. life, but you’ve been feeling challenged, isolated, or unsure of the path ahead, the Virtual Mother’s Quest Circle may be the source of connection you’re looking for. The Mother’s Quest Circle provides inspiration, coaching and community for an intimate group of no more than 8 women who are ready to say “yes” to: Reflect together, in a community of like-minded mothers, on what matters most To consciously live their version (not someone else’s) of an E.P.I.C. life To take bold action toward one of the E.P.I.C. life guideposts before the end of the sessions To hold space for sharing, coaching, and championing one another so we are “in community” on our journey If you’re looking to start the year strong, the Circle is a great way to make an investment in yourself and what matters most to you. Apply here to add your name to the wait list. Learn More Acknowledgements: A big THANK YOU to our “patrons” for helping to bring these conversations to myself and other mothers through financial and/or in-kind support: Michael Skolnik Helgi Maki Kari Azuma Tamara Sobomehin Katie Krimitsos Carrie Caulfield Arick Rachel Rosen Chandra Brooks Jen Simon Monisha Vasa Celia Ward-Wallace Vanessa Couto Desiree Adaway Rachel Steinman Katie Hanus Denise Barreto  Sage B. Hobbs  Samantha Nolan-Smith Jody Smith Emily Cretella Collette Flanagan Titilayo Tinubu Ali  Carly Magnus Hurt Lizzy Russinko  Suzanne Brown Mara Berns Langer Mallory Schlabach  Katharine Earhart Jessica Kupferman Jen Jenkins Dohner Genese Harris Tonya Rineer Liane Louie-Badua Cristin Downs  Erin Kendall  Niko Osoteo  Erik Newton  Claire Fry Divya Silbermann Rachel Winter Caren and Debbie Lieberman Cameron Miranda Fran and David Lieberman Debbie and Alan Goore The Sustainable Living Podcast Support the Podcast If you’d like to make a contribution to Mother’s Quest to support Season Three of the Podcast and/or help provide coaching scholarships for mothers, follow this link to make a contribution. If you would like to “dedicate” an upcoming episode to a special mother in your life, email me at julie@mothersquest.com   — Mother’s Quest is a podcast for moms who are ready to live a truly E.P.I.C. life. Join in for intimate conversations with a diverse group of inspiring mothers as they share how they are living an E.P.I.C. life, Engaging mindfully with their children (E), Passionately and Purposefully making a difference beyond their family (P), Investing in themselves (I), and Connecting to a strong support network (C). Join our community of mothers to light the way and sustain you on your quest at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mothersquest/

TAWNICIA FERGUSON ROWAN Business Name: Well-Written Words, LLC Website: http://WomanWordsmith.com Email: help@womanwordsmith.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWomanWordsmith Tawnicia Ferguson Rowan is the founder of Well-Written Words, LLC, a writing, editing, and publishing consulting company. She is known as The Woman Wordsmith. She is also an assistant professor of English at Florida Memorial University, a second-year seminary student at the Interdenominational Theological Center and a licensed teacher in the Universal Foundation for Better Living, Inc. Her research interests lie mainly with womanist literature and theology.

Florida Memorial University professor, historian and author Tameka Hobbs discusses two different HBCU narratives in the state surrounding commencement, and her new book "Democracy Abroad, Lynching at Home: Racial Violence in Florida."

Sybrina Fulton is dedicating her life to transforming family tragedy into social change. Since the death of her 17 year old son, Trayvon Martin, during the violent confrontation in 2012, Fulton has become an inspiring spokesperson for parents and concerned citizens across the country. The publicity surrounding Trayvon’s death and the ensuing trial catapulted the country into national debate. Despite the intense struggle of losing a child, Fulton has become a role model to many by turning her grief into advocacy. Remaining strong throughout the trial and ensuing months, she lends her voice to speak against violence towards children and the need to build better, safer communities for all. Her message not only appeals to people’s hearts as it relates to children, but is also one of hope and change, exemplified by her personal experiences and endeavors. As a mother, she inspires audiences to continuously educate their children about civil rights and to help them feel accepted as part of an ever changing society. An honest and relatable speaker, Fulton always looks forward sharing her powerful message with everyone from colleges and legal professionals to community and family organizations, and all other proponents of social justice. A Miami native, Fulton graduated from Florida Memorial University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in English. A proud mother, Fulton worked for the Miami-Dade County Housing Development Agency for over 25 years, and is a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Miami Gardens.

Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President of Florida Memorial University joins our Host, Anthony Ray for the HBCU Executive Leadership segment on The HBCU Nation Radio Show. Topics of Discussion: HBCU/China Initiative, Black Males College Explorers Program, enrollment increase and more!

Four distinguished presidents from leading HBCU institutions came together at Harris Stowe State University, to discuss the relevancy of historically Black colleges in today's education landscape. HEC's Sharon Stevens served as moderator for the evening. The panel consisted of Dr. Roslyn Clark, President of Florida Memorial University; Dr. Kevin Rome, Sr., President of Lincoln University; Dr. Kent Smith, Jr., President of Langston University; and Dr. Dwaun Warmack, President of Harris Stowe State University.

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Welcome to another episode of "Blow The Whistle" on HBCU Legends Podcast! Today, Kyle T. Mosley sits down with Coach Daryl Steward to delve into the dynamic world of HBCU sports. The guys will be discussing upcoming football games in the SWAC and MEAC conferences and examining the critical impact of coaching changes.Get ready for some in-depth analysis on the NCCU Athletic department financial woes, anticipated game matchups, including NCCU vs. Morgan State, South Carolina State, and Howard.We also touch on the significant influence of experienced coaching, the stability of teams, and how administrative leadership changes at institutions like Dillard University and Florida Memorial University are shaking up the landscape of HBCU athletics. Plus, we'll highlight the top players in women's basketball and how the resurgence of the WNBA is transforming viewership and interest in women's sports.We spotlight the rebranding of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference to the HBCU Athletic Conference.From the strategic moves by conference leaders to the challenges faced by athletic directors in negotiations, we'll cover it all. We'll also commemorate the legacy of greats like Steve McNair and celebrate Doug Williams' new role with the Washington Commanders.Tune in for an engaging discussion on the evolving world of HBCU sports, the financial struggles faced by athletic departments, and the promising future ahead.KYLE T. MOSLEY (HOST) with DARYL STEWARD (CO-HOST)TIMESTAMPS00:00 Small schools seeking sponsorships face challenges.08:04 City council person seeks money for mega deal.11:23 Monitor injuries, report weekly to superiors. Employment traps.19:48 Top HBCU coach faces distractions and costs.25:24 Coach Oliver ready for HBCU football challenge.30:07 Exciting game between two skilled coaches.36:33 Dillard and Florida Memorial University presidents resign.41:17 Multiple university campuses now have separate presidents.46:17 HBCU league expands with 3 new schools.51:35 Rise from FAMU to the big league.59:03 Mentors key to success in sports leadership.01:01:50 SignoffAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy