Podcast appearances and mentions of Reginald F Lewis

Are the tradeoffs that highly successful executives make — prioritizing wealth and recognition over family and a more grounded life — truly worth it? That's the central question that prompted Butch Meily to write From Manila to Wall Street, a memoir reflecting on his time nearly 40 years ago as a close aide to the brilliant but often brash Reginald F. Lewis, the first African-American to build a billion-dollar company. Lewis was a trailblazing businessman and investor who, in the 1980s, bulldozed through racial barriers. Financier and philanthropist Michael Milken described him as “the Jackie Robinson of American business.” Although Lewis died of a brain tumor at age 50 in 1993, the actionable insights gleaned from Lewis's business life remain relevant to this day, chief among them his motto: “Keep going no matter what.” Lewis reached extraordinary heights, bringing Meily along with him. Nevertheless, the lives of both men serve as a cautionary tale of the price each paid for their achievements. Their enduring legacy: build boldly, lead wisely — but never forget to live. [A native of the Philippines, Meily currently serves as president of the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation, a private-sector disaster management organization. Earlier in his career, he worked in public relations for both Burson-Marsteller and Howard J. Rubenstein Associates.] Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Rene S. “Butch” Meily, From Manila to Wall StreetPosted: June 2, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 47:30 Episode: 13.48 Pick up a copy of All You Can Eat Business Wisdom for yourself Fun, well organized, and brimming with useful information, this is a book that some will want to read cover-to-cover and others will treat as a reference book to look up subjects as needed; either way, it's a delight.  — Kirkus Reviews

Three Louisiana Tech students, each from a different cohort of the UL System's Reginald F. Lewis Scholars program, join together to discuss the background of their scholarship, experiencing international cultures abroad, becoming young black male leaders on campus, and how their sense of community is impacted through outreach and service. Jayden Johnson (cohort 3), Joseph Johnson (cohort 2), and Da'Voznik Armstrong (cohort 1) also take some time during this Black History Month episode to reflect on their college experiences and how the scholarship program has changed them. The Reginald F. Lewis Scholars: https://www.ulsystem.edu/rflewis-scholars/ Website: https://1894.latech.edu/beyond/ Email: 1894@latech.edu

First, it's Black History Month and we couldn't be more excited! Second, Byron Allen is in the news this week for offering to buy Paramount Global for $14.3 billion dollars. People may recall that he also attempted to buy BET Media group for $3.3 billion just a few months ago. This reminded us of Allan's hero, super-entrepreneur Reginald F. Lewis, and his book, "Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?" On this episode we dissect the prominent business moves of Byron Allen and share how you can be even more successful by taking some simple advice from his career story.

I'm not a financial advisor; nothing I write in Superpowers for Good should be considered investment advice. You should seek appropriate counsel before making investment decisions.Remember, you can watch the Superpowers for Good show on e360tv. To watch the episode, download the #e360tv channel app to your streaming device–Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV–or your mobile device. You can even watch it on the web or YouTube.Devin: What do you see as your superpower?Russell: The ability to handle complexity, I would say, truly is my superpower.Russell Fugett, a prominent Baltimorean, joined me to discuss his work supporting diverse founders, especially in his hometown. He alerted me to some news I'd missed: the White House recently named Baltimore one of 31 regional tech hubs around the country.Russell brings his Equity Endowment to that table. He's building a nonprofit foundation that is raising capital in a university-like endowment. The fund will invest the capital in diverse fund managers investing in diverse founders and communities like Baltimore. The Equity Endowment will then make grants to programmatic nonprofits that support diverse founders. Thus, the plan is to have two significant and parallel paths to impact for the same communities.The Economic Development Administration shared this description of the Baltimore Hub:The Baltimore Tech Hub, led by the Greater Baltimore Committee, aims to develop innovative predictive healthcare technologies by applying artificial intelligence to biotechnologies. Leveraging regional research universities and institutions, research and development expertise, and existing capital investments, this Tech Hub's equitable technology model, or “equi-tech,” will develop predictive healthcare technologies that can support clinical decision-making, bioethics, personalized medicine, new biologics, and therapeutics. The Baltimore Tech Hub seeks to catalyze commercialization of predictive healthcare technologies, improving equitable care delivery and national health outcomes.Russell celebrated the focus on “equi-tech.” He is eager to work with the National Urban League in deploying the capital from the Equity Endowment. He shared his experience connecting with the president, Marc H. Morial. Russell is the nephew of one of Baltimore's most prominent names, the late Reginald F. Lewis, “who was able to secure $1 billion from Mr. Michael Milken in 1987 to acquire Beatrice Foods,” he says.“No one's been able to do a deal quite like that to this day, Russell says. “The biggest key was access to capital. He had someone who was able to back him to do that leveraged buyout to complete that global acquisition.”Today, the data yields a simple conclusion. Black founders face challenges in capital markets that white entrepreneurs do not. Russell's Equity Endowment dual grant and investment program will attack this problem from two angles: grants and investments.Russell will speak at SuperCrowdBaltimore on March 21, 2024, at the B&O Rail Museum. Of the event, he said:Thank you and your team for coming to Baltimore. It's a very exciting time here. We were just designated one of the 31 tech hubs by the White House. We're trying to be the hub of “equi-tech.” So, coming at this time to Baltimore in 2024–we couldn't be more excited to have you here. It's going to be a robust day of dialog and networking.Doing business over decades, Russell has developed a superpower he's using to build Equity Endowment: the ability to handle complexity.AI Episode Summary1. Devin Thorpe introduces Russell Fugett, the CEO and founder of Equity Endowment, highlighting Russell's commitment to community building and social justice.2. Russell explains that Equity Endowment, founded in 2023, aims to close the racial wealth gap by operating at the intersection of finance and philanthropy, using a two-pronged investment and grant strategy.3. The organization's strategy includes creating an endowment fund to invest with minority fund managers and then using the proceeds to grant to non-profits focusing on entrepreneurial development and small business enablement.4. Equity Endowment has a partnership with the Urban League in Baltimore, being one of their first grant recipients.5. The current focus of Equity Endowment is to generate public support and funding, primarily through tax-deductible donations. Russell also notes future plans for a for-profit arm that could generate investment returns and fuel their charitable work.6. Russell shares his family's entrepreneurial history, including his late uncle, Reginald F. Lewis, who was instrumental in a billion-dollar deal acquiring Beatrice Foods in 1987 through complicated international transactions.7. When asked about his superpower, Russell identifies his ability to handle complexity in both business endeavors and interpersonal relationships, leveraging emotional intelligence and understanding of diverse viewpoints.8. Russell recounts challenging scenarios, such as negotiating to acquire an American division of a Japanese company, where his superpower was essential.9. Emphasizing the need for emotional and spiritual fortitude in tackling complexity, Russell highlights the importance of faith, family support, and practicing core values such as love and generosity in achieving goals.10. To learn more about Equity Endowment or connect with Russell Fugett, he directs listeners to visit the organization's website (equityendowment.org), subscribe to their newsletter, and follow their social media platforms, including Instagram and YouTube, where they post weekly updates and other content.If you think more people should learn about Equity Endowment and the exciting things happening in Baltimore, please share!How to Develop the Ability to Handle Complexity As a SuperpowerRussell reveals the optimism that underlies his complexity-handling superpower, saying, “A lot of people believe in a zero-sum game, that if somebody else gets something, that means somebody else has to lose something. I want to state very clearly that I reject that notion. I believe there's there's enough here for everyone.”He offers some ideas to help you build your ability to handle complexity. First, he highlights the importance of developing emotional intelligence. He says you need the “emotional capacity, emotional discipline, emotional intelligence” to exhibit self-control. Second, he acknowledges the role of faith in developing that emotional maturity. “I'm empowered by my faith, by my Christian faith in Jesus Christ. That motivates me and inspires me. It's certainly been a faith journey throughout my life. I would certainly encourage everyone, if it's not Christian faith, to have some kind of spiritual practice as well.”Third, he points to family support. Acknowledging the value of his connection to his uncle Reginald F. Lewis, he doesn't stop there. “I'm inspired by my family. I have a loving family, a particularly loving wife, and two loving daughters. That buoys me and gives me the ability to be able to be in challenging situations and not take it personally and always keep the goal in mind.”Fourth, he notes the importance of having a foundation. In a negotiation, for instance, you'll want to find fundamental points of agreement so that when disagreements arise, you can return to the foundation and work to resolve the details. By following Russell's example and advice, you can make the ability to handle complexity a skill. With practice, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileRussell Fugett (he/him):Founder & Executive Director, Equity EndowmentAbout Equity Endowment:Website: www.equityendowment.orgInstagram Handle: @equityendowment Biographical Information: Russell (he/him) is a bridge builder who excels at building consensus and organizing teams that make an impact. By leading with a listen, Russell fosters an environment of inclusive collaboration and community that makes a difference in people's lives.Drawing on his experience as Chair of the Multicultural Affairs Council while a College student, Russell worked at The George Washington University Multicultural Student Services Center, where he was Senior Program Coordinator. In that role, he helped lead university-wide cultural heritage celebrations for Hispanic, Black, and Asian American Pacific Islander communities. He also helped initiate celebrations for Native American heritage and mixed-race awareness, as well as a mentoring and coaching program for Black Men.After leaving GW, Russell became co-founder of Fugett Baseball Group, a private equity firm seeking to acquire assets in affiliated minor league baseball (MiLB). He founded a software (SaaS) start-up and a certified Maryland Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) consulting firm. In 2019, Russell traveled to South Africa, sponsored by the US Embassy, as part of a delegation of entrepreneurs and university technology transfer specialists. Later that year, he joined the team at Cook Ross, a global training and consulting firm focused on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (I.D.E.A.). There, he served as a project manager and conducted a business assessment for the CEO. Coming full circle as a 5th generation Black American entrepreneur, Russell is the founder and chief encouragement officer at Jumla Network, a strategic consultancy and knowledge network focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Russell is also the Founding Executive Director of Jumla Network's non-profit project, Equity Endowment, a 501c3 with a two-pronged strategy for closing the racial wealth gap. The endowment will be investing with diverse fund managers and funds with diverse strategies and granting the endowment proceeds to nonprofits working to close the wealth gap.A winner of multiple awards for leadership and service, in 2023, Russell was appointed by Maryland Governor Wes Moore to serve on the state's Economic Development Commission. He holds a B.A. from Trinity College, Hartford, CT, and a M.S. in Project Management from The George Washington University School of Business in Washington, DC. Russell also earned a Diversity and Inclusion Professional Certificate from the University of Georgia Terry School of Business and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He currently serves on the selection advisory council of Greenlight Baltimore and as Vice Chair of the Board of the Indian Creek School. Russell resides in Crofton, MD, with his wife and two daughters.X/Twitter Handle: @russellfugettPersonal Facebook Profile: fb.com/RussellFugettLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/jrussellfugett/Instagram Handle: @RussellFugettSuperpowers for Good is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

Sunday MemoirsBlack SolutionistsPart 3-Final Episode  Reginald F. Lewis First Black BillionaireSunday Memoirs  takes a look back in the past to find inspiration for the future. We will take time to share great inspiring accounts and building moments of the Black Church and others, depicting religious traditions and spiritual awakenings that contributed to the foundation of the church and our faith today.  We will also explore great businessman and women of faith that contributed to the faith and made our communities better by pursuing their God-given purposes. At times we will share inspirational words to educate and encourage individuals on their journey of faith in God.We are introducing a series called "Black Solutionists", focusing on the individuals that took chances on pursuing their dreams and brought to our culture a wealth of knowledge and life lessons on success that made a difference in history and our world. We start our journey with Reginald F. Lewis, the first black billionaire (3 part)."The dream is free, but the hustle is sold separately." (Reginald F. Lewis) Reginald F. Lewis was born on December 7, 1942 in an East Baltimore neighborhood he once described as “semi-tough.” Lewis was strongly influenced by his family. His parents, grandparents, uncles, and aunts always encouraged Lewis to “be the best that you can be.” Reginald's grandmother would teach him the importance of saving, even cutting and peeling strips from the bottom of a tin can and nailing it to the floor of a closet to protect his savings. At the age of ten, Lewis set up a delivery route to sell the Afro American newspaper. After building the business from ten customers to more than a hundred in two years, he sold the route at a profit.Reginald attended Dunbar High School, where he distinguished himself as an athlete on the playing field and a hard working student in the class room. He was quarterback of the football team, shortstop for varsity baseball, a forward on the basketball team and was team captain of all three.  In 1961, Lewis entered Virginia State University on a football scholarship. In 1965, the Rockefeller Foundation funded a summer school program at Harvard Law School to introduce a select number of black students to legal studies. Reginald lobbied for his acceptance and got in. After graduation (HLS ‘68), Lewis landed a job practicing corporate law with a prestigious New York law firm. Two years later he, along with a few others, set up Wall Street's first African American law firm.A desire to "do the deals myself" led Lewis to establish TLC Group, L.P. in 1983. His first successful venture was the $22.5 million leveraged buyout of McCall Pattern Company. It was a struggling business in a declining industry.Just months after his first successful exit, Reginald F. Lewis's unknown two man team outbid huge firms like Citicorp to secure the purchase of Beatrice Foods (64 companies in 31 countries). At $985 million, the deal was the largest leveraged buyout of overseas assets by an American company at that time. By 1992, the company had sales of over $1.8 billion annually, making it the first black-owned business to generate a billion dollars in annual sales.To find out more about Reginal Lewis visit www.reginaldflewis.com. All bio content comes from this website.Purchase Book: "BH365: An Inclusive Account of American History" at  https://bit.ly/Joannbh365Music By: Kirk Whalum, Title Song: Wade In the Water 

Sunday MemoirsBlack SolutionistsPart 2  Reginald F. Lewis First Black BillionaireSunday Memoirs  takes a look back in the past to find inspiration for the future. We will take time to share great inspiring accounts and building moments of the Black Church and others, depicting religious traditions and spiritual awakenings that contributed to the foundation of the church and our faith today.  We will also explore great businessman and women of faith that contributed to the faith and made our communities better by pursuing their God-given purposes. At times we will share inspirational words to educate and encourage individuals on their journey of faith in God. We are introducing a series called "Black Solutionists", focusing on the individuals that took chances on pursuing their dreams and brought to our culture a wealth of knowledge and life lessons on success that made a difference in history and our world. We start our journey with Reginald F. Lewis, the first black billionaire (3 part)."The dream is free, but the hustle is sold separately." (Reginald F. Lewis) Reginald F. Lewis was born on December 7, 1942 in an East Baltimore neighborhood he once described as “semi-tough.” Lewis was strongly influenced by his family. His parents, grandparents, uncles, and aunts always encouraged Lewis to “be the best that you can be.” Reginald's grandmother would teach him the importance of saving, even cutting and peeling strips from the bottom of a tin can and nailing it to the floor of a closet to protect his savings. At the age of ten, Lewis set up a delivery route to sell the Afro American newspaper. After building the business from ten customers to more than a hundred in two years, he sold the route at a profit.Reginald attended Dunbar High School, where he distinguished himself as an athlete on the playing field and a hard working student in the class room. He was quarterback of the football team, shortstop for varsity baseball, a forward on the basketball team and was team captain of all three.  In 1961, Lewis entered Virginia State University on a football scholarship. In 1965, the Rockefeller Foundation funded a summer school program at Harvard Law School to introduce a select number of black students to legal studies. Reginald lobbied for his acceptance and got in. After graduation (HLS ‘68), Lewis landed a job practicing corporate law with a prestigious New York law firm. Two years later he, along with a few others, set up Wall Street's first African American law firm.A desire to "do the deals myself" led Lewis to establish TLC Group, L.P. in 1983. His first successful venture was the $22.5 million leveraged buyout of McCall Pattern Company. It was a struggling business in a declining industry.Just months after his first successful exit, Reginald F. Lewis's unknown two man team outbid huge firms like Citicorp to secure the purchase of Beatrice Foods (64 companies in 31 countries). At $985 million, the deal was the largest leveraged buyout of overseas assets by an American company at that time. By 1992, the company had sales of over $1.8 billion annually, making it the first black-owned business to generate a billion dollars in annual sales.To find out more about Reginal Lewis visit www.reginaldflewis.com. All bio content comes from this website.Purchase Book: "BH365: An Inclusive Account of American History" at  https://bit.ly/Joannbh365Music By: Kirk Whalum, Title Song: Wade In the Water 

Sunday MemoirsBlack Solutionists  Reginald F. Lewis First Black Billionaire Sunday Memoirs  takes a look back in the past to find inspiration for the future. We will take time to share great inspiring accounts and building moments of the Black Church and others, depicting religious traditions and spiritual awakenings that contributed to the foundation of the church and our faith today.  We will also explore great businessman and women of faith that contributed to the faith and made our communities better by pursuing their God-given purposes. At times we will share inspirational words to educate and encourage individuals on their journey of faith in God.  Starting this Sunday we will introduce a series called "Black Solutionists", focusing on the individuals that took chances on pursuing their dreams and brought to our culture a wealth of knowledge and life lessons on success that made a difference in history and our world. We start our journey with Reginald F. Lewis, the first black billionaire. "The dream is free, but the hustle is sold separately." (Reginald F. Lewis) Reginald F. Lewis was born on December 7, 1942 in an East Baltimore neighborhood he once described as “semi-tough.” Lewis was strongly influenced by his family. His parents, grandparents, uncles, and aunts always encouraged Lewis to “be the best that you can be.” Reginald's grandmother would teach him the importance of saving, even cutting and peeling strips from the bottom of a tin can and nailing it to the floor of a closet to protect his savings. At the age of ten, Lewis set up a delivery route to sell the Afro American newspaper. After building the business from ten customers to more than a hundred in two years, he sold the route at a profit.Reginald attended Dunbar High School, where he distinguished himself as an athlete on the playing field and a hard working student in the class room. He was quarterback of the football team, shortstop for varsity baseball, a forward on the basketball team and was team captain of all three.  In 1961, Lewis entered Virginia State University on a football scholarship. In 1965, the Rockefeller Foundation funded a summer school program at Harvard Law School to introduce a select number of black students to legal studies. Reginald lobbied for his acceptance and got in. After graduation (HLS ‘68), Lewis landed a job practicing corporate law with a prestigious New York law firm. Two years later he, along with a few others, set up Wall Street's first African American law firm.A desire to "do the deals myself" led Lewis to establish TLC Group, L.P. in 1983. His first successful venture was the $22.5 million leveraged buyout of McCall Pattern Company. It was a struggling business in a declining industry.Just months after his first successful exit, Reginald F. Lewis's unknown two man team outbid huge firms like Citicorp to secure the purchase of Beatrice Foods (64 companies in 31 countries). At $985 million, the deal was the largest leveraged buyout of overseas assets by an American company at that time. By 1992, the company had sales of over $1.8 billion annually, making it the first black-owned business to generate a billion dollars in annual sales. To find out more about Reginal Lewis visit www.reginaldflewis.com. All bio content comes from this website.Purchase Book: "BH365: An Inclusive Account of American History" at  https://bit.ly/Joannbh365Music By: Kirk Whalum, Title Song: Wade In the Water 

Have you ever lost your sense of purpose after your loved one suddenly died? Whom do you turn to find strength to renew your mind and spirit? Born in Sorsogon, the Philippines, Loida N. Lewis, traces the roots of her undying faith that revives her in her darkest hour after her husband Reginald F. Lewis died of brain cancer. Loida also talks about her new memoir,“Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?” - an Asian American story of love, marriage, faith and running a billion dollar business empire.  Loida Lewis is a business executive, immigration lawyer, philanthropist and activist. Music used: Dream by Chan Wai Fat Spiritual by HoliznaPATREON  Space Full by Andy G Cohen You're Right But I'm Me by Doctor Turtle Undercover Vampire Policeman by Chris Zabriskie One in a Billion Theme Song by Brad McCarthy  

Chris Munn, Bakari Akil, and Bruce Vann reflect on being Black men who bought businesses & why this path is so powerful. Topics in this interview: What inspires and motivates them as business owners The three necessary factors for capitalism to work Unclaimed opportunities for minority businesses The impact of entrepreneurship on family and future generations Changing your mentality to lead a company effectively Being “buttoned up” vs. being authentic Dealing with sellers who want to talk U.S. politics Overcoming challenges and persisting in the face of adversity The limitations of “climbing the ladder” in a W2 Why now is the best time for Black people to buy businesses References and how to contact: Bakari Akil LinkedIn - Twitter - Graves Hall Capital Elliot Holland LinkedIn - Twitter - Guardian Due Diligence Bruce Vann LinkedIn - LuXout Products Inc - Blinds & More Chris Munn LinkedIn - The Fairfield Company Dame Dash Full Interview at The Breakfast Club Power 105.1 Early Career LBOs Using the Search Fund Model HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? by Reginald F. Lewis and Blair S. Walker Learn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition Lab Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds: See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn Follow Will on Twitter

Can you imagine living without peanut butter, sugary treats (e.g. candy or cake), breadcrumbs, or condensed milk? The fact is that these daily CPG staples and many more would likely not exist today if it wasn't for the innovative minds of Black Americans throughout history. While this is not intended to be a definitive list of historically prominent Black Americans in the CPG industry, it hopefully will serve as a starting point on your own educational journey. One that I can actually help a bit further with, as I made another piece of content in February 2021 (https://youtu.be/_Ud2_I-68c0) that shared more stories of Black Americans who shaped the CPG industry. I hope you enjoy these CPG industry historical stories that I find interesting. I'm highly motivated to do this for a mainly two reasons. Firstly, I'm a big believer that the more you study history, the more you can anticipate the future. This is especially helpful to a forward-leaning strategist that has an eye for pattern recognition. Secondly, every year I grow older (and hopefully a bit wiser), I've found it more important to study the American history that they don't teach in schools. History is an academic subject. But the "history of history" and how subjective observations became objective truth is rooted deep in marketing strategy. It's vital to remember that before the greatest marketers in the world sold consumer packaged goods, they sold stories that became truth over time. In this content, you'll stories about: George Washington Carver, Norbert Rillieux, Lisa Price, Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner, Joseph Lee, and Reginald F. Lewis. FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaschallmba TWITTER - https://www.twitter.com/joshua_schall INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/joshua_schall FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/jschallconsulting MEDIUM - https://www.medium.com/@joshuaschall

"Creating a $100M AUM Portfolio Xposed"Welcome to the EntrepreneurshipXposed Podcast with Beez (IG: @BusinessBuilderBeez) where we are Xposing the ins and outs of Entrepreneurship.....with a twist of Business Acquisitions!In today's episode, I am joined by Shaheed Bailey (IG:@YoungReginaldLewis). He is an entrepreneur, a proud father of six daughters, and he BUYS BUSINESSES!He shared his journey with us, including the challenges that lead him to Mergers and Acquisitions -- including a deep dive conversation on his path to a $100M AUM portfolio.As you can probably tell from his IG handle, he is greatly inspired by none other than the first black billionaire of modern times, Reginald F Lewis. Shaheed shared his disinterest in being the CEO for ANY of the businesses that he has acquired. Instead, he always seeks to position himself ABOVE the business -- collecting that passive investor profit.You do NOT want to miss this conversation, especially since Shaheed took the time to share exactly HOW he was able to FINANCE all of his acquisitions, including his exact strategies and approach.This episode was FIRE! Tune in with us and find out how Shaheed creates his own $100M AUM (Assets Under Management) Portfolio.You're going to learn:Who is Reginald LewisShaheed's shift to Mergers and AcquisitionsSPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company)How Shaheed gets to a $100M AUM portfolioShaheed's business acquisition approachHow Shaheed raised financing for his acquisitionsPOP: Pros, Opportunities & Problems of creating a $100M AUM portfolioShaheed's future plans#TrillionDollarTable challenge Links and resources:Connect with Shaheed!Instagram: @YoungReginaldLewisLinkedIn and Facebook: Shaheed Bailey Our partners The Business Builders Institute Business Builder BeezThanks for tuning in! For more LIFE CHANGING information like this, be sure to subscribe to EntrepreneurshipXposed on YouTube and all Podcast streaming platforms. Don't forget to follow us on IG, FB, & TikTok: @EntrepreneurshipXposed.See you on the next episode!  #podcast #entrepreneurshipxposed #entrepreneurpodcast #$100MAUMportfolio #blackpodcast

January 18, 2023 was an amazing historic day as we celebrated the inauguration of Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller in the state of Maryland. Russell shares his thoughts on this day while reflecting on his relationship with his friend Wes and his hopeful optimism for the Moore-Miller administration. Russell remembers his uncle Reginald F. Lewis as the following day, January 19th marked 30 years since his passing. He also shares about his ancestors as Russell pounders the 30 year arch of time that has passed. Lastly, Russell ends the episode by sharing how he shared part of inauguration day with his friend Chris, culminating in a amazing and cool moment at the inaugural ball. WBAL Story on Reginald F. Lewis, February 2017: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/reginald-f-lewis-legacy-remains-strong-in-baltimore/8985858 Wes Moore Inaugural Address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BRhESN5jbw&ab_channel=WBAL-TV11Baltimore

Join us as we explore the life and the success of America's first black billionaire, Reginald Lewis.

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Selah starts this episode by sharing a bit about her family history and her initial insecurity when comparing it to Russell's rich family history. For Black History Month, Russell recently shared his story at a local high school and you'll hear the recording in this episode. Russell is a descendant of Henry Bakeman, a free African who fought in the American Revolutionary War. As a result Russell is a member, Chaplain, 2nd Vice President and Past President of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) John Eager Howard Chapter (Baltimore, MD). Russell's great-great grandfather Joseph M. Fugett escaped slavery during the civil war. He lived in Baldwinsville, NY where he opened his own blacksmith shop and held a US Patent. More recently, Russell's late uncle Reginald F. Lewis founded the first African American owned law firm on Wall Street and in 1987 completed a $1 billion leveraged buyout of Beatrice International Foods. As Selah has become a part of Russell's family, she shares how she has felt loved and seen as a result of her courage and pioneering spirit. We conclude with an encouragement that focuses on honoring the women who, while not included in Russell's presentation, deserve acknowledgement for the role they played in what was accomplished. And as Uncle Reg would say, we want you to "Keep Going No Matter What!" This episode is sponsored by: www.AxeusTravel.com

About the guest:Carol Rhodes-Dyson is a curator for the Reginald F. Lewis Museum and organized the exhibition Robert Houston:  Tell Our Story featuring the work of Robert Houston and his influences Baltimore photographers JM Giordano, Devin Allen and Washington DC's Dee Dwyer.Carol Rhodes Dyson has gained significant curatorial experience through Busboys and Poets, a progressive restaurant and alternative arts space.  I held that position since the summer, 2013.   An example of exhibitions I curated or co-curated include include: #Migration61, with the Phillips Collection based on what the 61st piece of Jacob Lawrence's Migration Series would look likeImplicit Bias, an exhibition with the Joan Hisaoka Smith Healing Arts Gallery that displayed images confronting bias and racism.  It featured over 80 works displayed at the Smith Healing Arts Gallery in DC and throughout five  Busboys and Poets location.  *curated over 60 images throughout five restaurants  for the 10th Anniversary of Busboys and Poets/Artomatic celebration.ABOUT BUSBOYS AND POETSBusboys and Poets is a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted… a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul… a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide… we believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world.ABOUT Reginald F. Lewis MuseumThe Lewis Museum, the largest African American museum in Maryland, has been the authentic voice of Maryland African American history and culture since it opened in 2005. We tell our story through our permanent collection, special exhibitions, educational programs and public events.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.Mentioned in this episodeReginald F. Lewis MuseumTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton dives into the fascinating journey of Reginald F. Lewis, whom Forbes called "the Jackie Robinson of Wall Street". Lewis was a trailblazer in many respects, with a tenacious drive, determination & work ethic that busted through any barriers in the business world. Take a listen as Scott shares quite a journey from a "semi-tough" Baltimore neighborhood, through Harvard Law School, all the way to closing record-breaking deals on Wall Street. Reginald F. Lewis is an inspiring legend that more folks should know about. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about This Week in Business History: https://supplychainnow.com/program/business-history/ Subscribe to This Week in Business History and other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/5-things-reginald-lewis-bh-83

Russell and his family share their memories of Gen. Colin Powell. First, Russell shares his story of two times he missed out on meeting General Powell. Then Russell's cousin Marcus Fugett shares his story of meeting the General at a party in New York with he and Russell's uncle Reginald F. Lewis. To conclude, Russell's father Jean Fugett Jr. tells the his story of a meeting he had with General Powell at the Pentagon as he prepared to fly to Paris to take the helm as the new CEO of Beatrice Foods after his brothers passing. Happy MLK Day!

Here's a Stoop Story from Jake Jacobson about cultural exchanges … and memorable mishaps. There's a live Stoop coming up next Wednesday, December 8, with the theme: Bah, Humbug!: Stories about making mistakes, making amends, and making merry.  It starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company. At the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African-American History and Culture next Monday evening, December 6.  At 7 p.m. Gayle Jessup White will discuss her book,  Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Legacy. She will be in conversation with Dr. Izetta Autumn Mobley,  Director of Interpretation, Collections, and Education at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. Links: Live Stoop, Reginald F. Lewis Museum Gayle Jessup book discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reginald F. Lewis, was an American businessman. He was one of the richest African-American men in the 1980s, and the first African American to build a billion-dollar company, TLC Beatrice International Holdings Inc. In 1993, Forbes listed Lewis among the 400 richest Americans, with a net worth estimated at $1.4 billion.

In this episode, Kelly Navies shares a great story of how one 19th Century family photograph launched a genealogical journey of discovery that involves the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Kelly Navies is an oral historian, writer, and poet. She coordinates the Oral History Initiative at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Navies has degrees in African American Studies and Library and Information Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and the Catholic University of America, respectively. She has also studied at the Southern Oral History Program at UNC Chapel Hill. Navies' oral history projects and interviews are located at the Southern Oral History Program, The Reginald F. Lewis Maryland Museum of African American History and Culture, the Washington DC Public Library, and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Her writing can be found in several publications including, June Jordan's Poetry for The People: A Revolutionary Blueprint, edited by Lauren Muller, and Bum Rush the Page: A def poetry jam, edited by Tony Medina and Louis Reyes Rivera. Links Here's a great website for anyone interested in Black politicians during Reconstruction: https://much-ado.net. It is run by a librarian at Mississippi State University. Books Krewasky Salter. The Story of Black Military Officers, 1861-1948. London: Taylor and Francis, 2015. Pamela Peters. The Underground Railroad in Floyd County, Indiana. North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc., 2001. Original music by Sean Bempong

We've hit the end of a fantastic season. Here's a recap of some of the highlights over the last season of content. The first season highlighted people of color in sales, and season two focused on people of color who've thrived in sales. And season three? Stay tuned to find out! We've had great takeaways from several of our guests: For example, Jose Quiroz uses his Mexican heritage to help him in sales (and found out his grandfather was a salesman.) Felix Montelara showed the importance of focusing on your audience is critical for salespeople. Amanda Abella finds success in sales thanks to her heritage and family.  Simon Tecle made sure he was a leader in his sales role, and Wendell Jordan Jr. discussed the importance of overcoming cultural bias in the sales industry.  Donald himself broke down his experience as the first in his family to join the sales community Ruben Alvarez leverages his color without abusing it, and Patrick Carter gave us several tips to advance our careers.  There are many powerful stories of people of color thriving in sales: Oprah Winfrey and Harriet Tubman were two of the salespeople ever to exist, even if they weren't traditional “salespeople.” Kevin Cummings made more money as a salesman than his cousin (who was a doctor.) DeJuan Brown fell into sales without meaning to, and it's lead to an incredibly successful career. Lin Hart spoke about Reginald F. Lewis, the richest black man in the world, and what he did to get there. Selling in Color will take a two-week break, returning in October for another season of great content. The theme? Selling skills, strategies, tips, and ideas from fellow salespeople of color that they use to help in their sales efforts and that you can use in yours! It's a season you won't want to miss.  This episode is brought to you in part by Skipio. Are you sick of crickets? As a salesperson, the pain of reaching out with phone calls or emails and not receiving a response is real. But all text messaging is not created equal. 85% of people prefer text over email and phone calls because they want to engage in a conversation, not listen to bots. Be more like people and start having conversations that end in the conversions you want. Try Skipio at www.Skipio.com. This course is brought to you in part by the TSE Sales Certified Training Program, designed to help new and struggling sellers master the fundamentals of sales and close more deals. Help elevate your sales game and sign up now to get the first two modules free! You can visit www.thesalesevangelist.com/closemoredeals or call (561) 570-5077 for more information. We value your opinion and always want to improve the quality of our show. Complete our two-minute survey here: thesalesevangelist.com/survey. We'd love for you to join us for our next episodes, tune in on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings for each episode you listen to!  Read more about sales or listen to audiobooks on Audible and explore their huge online library. Register now to get a free book and a 30-day trial. Audio provided by Free SFX and Bensound. Other songs used in the episodes are as follows: The Organ Grinder written by Bradley Jay Hill, performed by Bright Seed, and Produced by Brightseed and Hill.

Today's episode of Selling in Color features the second part of Donald's archived interview with Lin Hart. He is the author of Reginald F. Lewis Before TLC Beatrice and was a close friend of Reginald F. Lewis, the richest black man on Earth, before Reginald's untimely passing. His book focuses less on the makeup of Reginald's money and more on the makeup of the man himself. From Part One, a brief synopsis:  Reginald went to an HBCU, then attended law school, became a lawyer, and went on to be a businessman. He came from an inner-city background with little money. He also wasn't a naturally gifted student and worked hard for every good grade he got. Reginald was a very proud person, preferring to operate behind-the-scenes instead of in the limelight. Lin subscribes to the idea of how you find your passion.  Those who are most successful do things they love, but for money. (But really, they'd do it for free.) People are often worried about success or failure in a field they have no love or passion for. Instead, ask yourself what you really enjoy doing. Geniuses understand the importance of details. It takes a lot of work to understand running a company, and Reginald was thorough in understanding the facets of his business. That doesn't mean become mired in details. But Reginald was willing to invest more time to understand what makes a successful venture. And most people aren't willing to do that. As a lawyer, Reginald took on a case during the civil rights movement. Instead of putting up the cash, he found some way to pay it off in securities and interest. (His autobiography has a detailed story.)   The most impactful limitations are the ones we put on ourselves. Before you start selling stuff, you have to first sell yourself. Because if that sale doesn't come off right, it's very difficult to take the next step. Reginald was highly opinionated and outspoken. (Meaning he could be challenging to be around.) As a result, he and Lin had many arguments.  But when it was all over, they had a productive conversation.  No matter who you're speaking with or what subject, that is the most beneficial and powerful way to produce a meaningful conversation. Connect with Lin on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and check out his book on Reginald, Reginald F. Lewis Before TLC Beatrice. This episode is brought to you in part by Skipio. Are you sick of crickets? As a salesperson, the pain of reaching out with phone calls or emails and not receiving a response is real. But all text messaging is not created equal. 85% of people prefer text over email and phone calls because they want to engage in a conversation, not listen to bots. Be more like people and start having conversations that end in the conversions you want. Try Skipio at www.Skipio.com. This course is brought to you in part by the TSE Sales Certified Training Program, designed to help new and struggling sellers master the fundamentals of sales and close more deals. Help elevate your sales game and sign up now to get the first two modules free! You can visit www.thesalesevangelist.com/closemoredeals or call (561) 570-5077 for more information. We value your opinion and always want to improve the quality of our show. Complete our two-minute survey here: thesalesevangelist.com/survey. We'd love for you to join us for our next episodes, tune in on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings for each episode you listen to!  Read more about sales or listen to audiobooks on Audible and explore their huge online library. Register now to get a free book and a 30-day trial. Audio provided by Free SFX and Bensound. Other songs used in the episodes are as follows: The Organ Grinder written by Bradley Jay Hill, performed by Bright Seed, and Produced by Brightseed and Hill.

Many of us want an opportunity to be successful. In today's episode of Selling in Color, we've pulled a recording from The Sales Evangelist vault featuring Lin Hart. Lin was friends with Reginald F. Lewis, who was the richest African American in the world. But who was Reginald before the fame, and how did he get to where he got? Turn into this episode to find out. Who was Reginald? While he, unfortunately, passed away in 1993, he was arguably the richest African American man in the world. Reginald had conducted and concluded several business deals, such as the international buyout of Beatrice Foods. Lin and Reginald's relationship stemmed from growing up together in Baltimore, where they became friends, competed against each other in sports, and both won athletic scholarships to play football at Virginia State University. While at college, they became roommates, fraternity brothers and stayed in close contact throughout their professional lives. What happened that made Reginald the man he was? At his core, Reginald was unusual. He didn't come from wealth and had average grades, but he was a man who frequently told you he was going to do something meaningful. Reginald had many things that make him unique. Reginald was incredibly sustainable in his beliefs of success. He never doubted for a minute he wouldn't be successful. From 1956-1965 a lot was going on in this country (but especially for African Americans) that would prevent people from success. But Reginald had a passion and dedication for his drive.  We're all born with certain instincts. But we have to discover the thing that lights our fire. When did you know there was something different about Reginald? In 1961 (the beginning of the civil rights movement), they attended the HBCU Virginia State University. The two were looking for jobs their freshman year and entered a predominantly white bowling alley looking for work. Lin didn't think they could work there apart from cleaning, but Reginald didn't want to do that.  A while later, Lin noticed Reginald kept coming home late and at odd times. When he finally asked Reginald why he revealed he now was a manager of the bowling alley.  He was playing a ball game most people never play. Connect with Lin on LinkedIn, and check out his book on Reginald, Reginald F. Lewis Before TLC Beatrice. This episode is brought to you in part by Skipio. Are you sick of crickets? As a salesperson, the pain of reaching out with phone calls or emails and not receiving a response is real. But all text messaging is not created equal. 85% of people prefer text over email and phone calls because they want to engage in a conversation, not listen to bots. Be more like people and start having conversations that end in the conversions you want. Try Skipio at www.Skipio.com. This course is brought to you in part by the TSE Sales Certified Training Program, designed to help new and struggling sellers master the fundamentals of sales and close more deals. Help elevate your sales game and sign up now to get the first two modules free! You can visit www.thesalesevangelist.com/closemoredeals or call (561) 570-5077 for more information. We value your opinion and always want to improve the quality of our show. Complete our two-minute survey here: thesalesevangelist.com/survey. We'd love for you to join us for our next episodes, tune in on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings for each episode you listen to!  Read more about sales or listen to audiobooks on Audible and explore their huge online library. Register now to get a free book and a 30-day trial. Audio provided by Free SFX and Bensound. Other songs used in the episodes are as follows: The Organ Grinder written by Bradley Jay Hill, performed by Bright Seed, and Produced by Brightseed and Hill.

Jerrell Gibbs retraces family memories, examining the origin of his own life by representing intimate and instantly joyous moments. Affirming the multilayered experience of the African-American diaspora, Gibbs plunges the viewer into an immersive experience, the realm of his childhood.Growing up in Baltimore influenced his perspective on socio-economics, body politics, race, economic disparities and their influence on one another. Through his figurative portraits, Gibbs invigorates banal representations of black identity by depicting empathy, inviting the possibility for a spiritual connection. The works are adapted from small Polaroids into life-size paintings. Gibbs graduated with an MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD in 2020. He has exhibited at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, The Galleries at CCBC and The Gallery at Howard University. His work is in the permanent collection of the Columbus Museum of Art. Gibbs is represented by Mariane Ibrahim Gallery.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really makes a difference and it's always nice to read kind words.Follow us on Twitter and  InstagramBe sure to check out our other podcasts:Mastermind Team's Robcast - Mastermind Team's Robcast is an irreverent and hilarious podcast covering all things pop culture and weird news. Let's Watch It Again - Let's Watch It Again is a movie review podcast from MTR The Network.★ Support this podcast ★

Presented in partnership with the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. Annette Gordon-Reed is in conversation with Lawrence Jackson about her new book, On Juneteenth. In ON JUNETEENTH, Gordon-Reed combines her own scholarship with a personal and intimate reflection of an overlooked holiday that has suddenly taken on new significance in a post-George Floyd world. As Gordon-Reed writes, “It is staggering that there is no date commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.” Yet, Texas—the last state to free its slaves—has long acknowledged the moment on June 19, 1865, when US Major General Gordon Granger proclaimed from his headquarters in Galveston that slavery was no longer the law of the land. ON JUNETEENTH takes us beyond the stories of Gordon-Reed's childhood, providing a Texan's view of the long, non-traditional road to a national recognition of the holiday. Gordon-Reed presents the saga of a frontier defined as much by the slave plantation owner as the mythic cowboy, rancher, or oilman. Reworking the “Alamo” narrative, she shows that enslaved Blacks—in addition to Native Americans, Anglos, and Tejanos—formed the state's makeup from the 1500s, well before Africans arrived in Jamestown. That slave-and race-based economy not only defined this fractious era of Texas independence, but precipitated the Mexican-American War and the resulting Civil War. A commemoration of Juneteenth and the fraught legacies of slavery that still persist, On Juneteenth is a stark reminder that the fight for equality is ongoing. Annette Gordon-Reed is the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University. Author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family, she lives in New York and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Lawrence Jackson is the author of the award-winning books Chester B. Himes: A Biography and The Indignant Generation: A Narrative History of African American Writers and Critics. In 2002 he published Ralph Ellison: Emergence of Genius, 1913-1952 and he has written a memoir on race and family history called My Father's Name: A Black Virginia Family after the Civil War. Professor Jackson earned a PhD in English and American literature at Stanford University, and he is a 2019 Guggenheim fellowship awardee. A Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of English and History at Johns Hopkins University, he founded the Billie Holiday Project for Liberation Arts to create opportunities for enhanced intellectual and artistic relations between Hopkins and Baltimore City, his hometown. He is completing a book about his return called Job's Labyrinth, or, Shelter. The Brown Lecture Series is supported by the Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Foundation. Recorded On: Wednesday, June 23, 2021

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) —Dr. Sonja Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools joins Farajii Muhammad to address a number of issues surrounding the school system. The two discuss the removal of Reginald F. Lewis High School's principal due to insubordination, a lawsuit filed against Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners after a 10-year-old girl was knocked unconscious, mental health support and more. Click below to hear the discussions ALSO CHECK OUT: Lt. Gov. Rutherford talks gas crisis, reopening Maryland, mental health

Today it'sMidday at the Museum. Tom's guests are the new executive directors of two of Baltimore’s most cherished institutions. A little later, Tom speaks with Dr. Sol Davis, who has recently taken the reins of The Jewish Museum of Maryland. But we begin with Terri Lee Freeman. Before coming to Baltimore, she served for six years as the director of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. In February, she became the new executive director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture here in Baltimore. Terri Lee Freeman joins us on Zoom… The Lewis is hosting its first in-person event this Saturday, in honor of Mother’ Day. The museum will host two screenings of a film by Brenda Hayes called Back Burner Dreams: A Women’s Passion Project.It’s the story of three women who put their own dreams and priorities on hold for years, and how they re-kindle those dreams later in life. There will be screenings at 12:30 and 2:30, each followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker. For more information, click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reginald F. Lewis--a Baltimorean and a powerhouse in business and philanthropy during the 1980s and ‘90s--had a big wish for his hometown: he longed to support a museum devoted to African American culture. Years after his death the dream materialized as the ‘Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History and Culture.’ Terri Freeman is its new executive director. Today we hear about her priorities, her plans to engage audiences and her focus on broadening the Lewis’s reach beyond Baltimore: “It is going to be really important that as we move forward that we are really reflecting all of Maryland and all of the richness that is the African American community throughout the state and frankly throughout the region.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for a conversation about the life and legacy of Elijah Cummings between Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, book collaborator James Dale, and moderator Dr. Freeman Hrabowski. Presented in partnership with the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. Part memoir, part call to action, We’re Better Than This is the story of our modern-day democracy and the threats that we all must face together, as well as a retrospective on the life and career of one of our country’s most inspirational politicians. We’re Better Than This reminds people that in this country we don’t elect kings, and we cannot afford four more years of this false one. Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings is a social entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and strategist who’s on a mission to drive society toward inclusion. After a quarter of a century of working on innovative public policy and multimillion-dollar social change initiatives in the government, nonprofit, and private sectors, Maya is a policy and political expert who understands how to build and sustain cross-sector collaborations, diverse coalitions, dynamic diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies, and effective education campaigns. An accomplished public speaker and author, Maya has appeared in a variety of media outlets such as CBS, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News and BET and her writings have been published in the New York Times, The Atlantic, The Huffington Post, and the Washington Post among other publications. She has served on numerous boards including the National Association of Counties Financial Services Corporation, the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, and the National Academy of Social Insurance. She is the recipient of multiple honors such as the Aspen Institute Henry Crown Fellowship Award and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Fellowship Award and has been a candidate for Maryland governor and the U.S. Congress. A former chair of the Maryland Democratic Party, Maya earned her B.A. in political science from Prairie View A&M University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in political science, with an emphasis in public policy, from Purdue University. She is the widow of the late Congressman Elijah E. Cummings and lives in West Baltimore with her dog Andy. James Dale has been author-collaborator on a number of books on topics including business, medicine, and life lessons. His works include The Power of Nice with agent-negotiator Ron Shapiro; Just Show Up with Hall of Fame baseball player Cal Ripken Jr.; and The Q Factor with Super Bowl–winning coach Brian Billick. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, has served as President of UMBC (The University of Maryland, Baltimore County) since 1992. His research and publications focus on science and math education, with special emphasis on minority participation and performance. He chaired the National Academies’ committee that produced the 2011 report, Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation: America’s Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads. He was named in 2012 by President Obama to chair the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans. His 2013 TED talk highlights the “Four Pillars of College Success in Science.” A child-leader in the Civil Rights Movement, Hrabowski was prominently featured in Spike Lee’s 1997 documentary, Four Little Girls, on the racially motivated bombing in 1963 of Birmingham’s Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. Born in 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama, Hrabowski graduated from Hampton Institute with highest honors in mathematics. He received his M.A. (mathematics) and Ph.D. (higher education administration/statistics) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.The Brown Lecture Series is supported by the Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Foundation. Recorded On: Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Join us for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Lecture featuring Eddie Glaude. Presented in partnership with the Reginald F. Lewis Museum and Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts. In the story of Baldwin’s crucible, Glaude suggests, we can find hope and guidance through our own after times, this Trumpian era of shattered promises and white retrenchment. Mixing biography–drawn partially from newly uncovered interviews–with history, memoir, and trenchant analysis of our current moment, Begin Again is Glaude’s attempt, following Baldwin, to bear witness to the difficult truth of race in America today. It is at once a searing exploration that lays bare the tangled web of race, trauma, and memory, and a powerful interrogation of what we all must ask of ourselves in order to call forth a new America. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor at Princeton University and author of Democracy in Black. Writers LIVE programs are supported in part by a bequest from The Miss Howard Hubbard Adult Programming Fund. Recorded On: Saturday, January 16, 2021

Untold Stories of Reginald F. Lewis

“Hearing something said a thousand times is not as powerful as seeing something once.”  Jude Charles About our Guest: Jude Charles is a video brand strategist and speaker.  For almost 15 years, he has been producing documentaries and video for purpose driven entrepreneurs.  He lives and breathes YOUR brand.  He digs deep to find the compelling stores that no one else knows and then leverages those stories to scale your business. Episode Summary This episode is powered by the Grow Your Business Toolkit It’s not new information that in today’s marketplace your business has to have a presence via video if you want to get known, found and ultimately paid.  No matter what business you're in, video will always be the most intimate and scalable way for attracting your IDEAL client. But how do you tell a compelling story that resonates?  What most who are doing video are missing, is what my guest, Jude Charles, calls a Dramatic Demonstration of Proof TM. And I am here to tell you personally, that something Incredible happens in your business when you shift your perspective and as a result, you start to show up vulnerably and without fear to tell the part of your story that is key to your prospects not only clicking your link, but more importantly, investing in your products and services. If you’re ready to learn how to create a remarkable story about your brand and business and increase your sales exponentially, you’re going to love this episode.  Not only does Jude share his powerful story of entrepreneurship, he offers us all a powerful gift as we consider the benefit of choosing to find our own “unique mechanism” and leveraging it through the power of video. Through introducing you to the principles of the Dramatic Demonstration of Proof TM, you’ll be one step closer to mastering the power of storytelling via video to explode your business.    Listen in to discover: How to turn skeptic prospects into clients for life by showing behind the scenes of your business How to make what you have to offer even more compelling by first telling your story How to leverage the power of video to explode your brand’s credibility while being the most profitable trust Five types of videos every business needs to shorten the know, like, trust and invest cycle in a business Powerful Quotes During the Episode: “You can curate the life you want if you can change your perspective.” Jude Charles “Hearing something said a thousand times is not as powerful as seeing something once.” Jude Charles "It’s all about perspective.” Jude Charles “ I never had it in my mind that I could make a million dollars.” Jude Charles How can I illustrate what I do tangibly to a 5th grader?” Jude Charles “Tell your story in a way that honors who you are.” Jude Charles “You’re really talented at this, you should start a business.” Jude Charles “Someone believing in me so much that she made a dramatic demonstration.” Jude Charles “Okay, I can do this. If that’s all I need to get started, then I’m started.”  Jude Charles Jude’s Incredible Factor Wisdom Questions: Last book Jude read:  Show Dogs by Phillip Knight Favorite Quote:   "Keep going, no matter what.”  Reginald F. Lewis Tool Jude can’t live without to grow his business:    leverage   How to Connect with Jude Charles: Websites: www.judecharles.co Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/judecharles Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/judecharles Incredible One Enterprises, LLC is not responsible for the content and information delivered during the podcast interview by any guest. As always, we suggest that you conduct your own due diligence regarding any proclamations by podcast guests.  Incredible One Enterprises, LLC is providing the podcast for informational purposes only.  Want more of Darnyelle? Learn more about Leverage + Scale Weekend Grab the Grow Your Business Toolkit Apply for a Discovery Session with Darnyelle’s team Join the Six Figure Cash Flow Club    Social Media Links: http://www.instagram.com/darnyellejerveyharmon http://www.facebook.com/darnyellejerveyharmon http://www.twitter.com/darnyellejervey http://www.linkedin.com/in/darnyellejerveyharmon Subscribe to the Incredible Factor Business Podcast: Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher  Listen on iHeartRadio Listen on Pandora Leave us a review Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

Best Sellers In History Series 8 - "Reginald F. Lewis"   This episode of the Best Sellers in History series is different from the other episodes we've had. We are going to do an interview not with the person himself, but with his friend, Lin Hart. He wrote a book about a period of Reginald Lewis' life. As we talk to Lin, we discover how Reginald was able to inspire us to achieve our goals and become great sellers as well.    Knowing Lin Hart Lin had a great experience when he was still a customer, back when he first purchased his own computer. His brother had told him to get a computer and with the help of his colleague's daughter, who was a salesperson with new computer company, was able to decide what computer to buy and make all the purchasing decisions    He was reluctant but the young lady was excellent. She came over to his office and explained to him all the things he needed. She also picked out the right package for Lin. The computer came with a lot of instructions and she explained how it worked, and explained the purchase price in detail. Her attitude was great. She called personally, came, and delivered the product herself.    The beginning  Lin started working for Western Electric,  a company that later became AT&T Network Systems. This company manufactured all the telephone equipment for all the telephone companies back when they were still in a monopoly arrangement. Lin left the company in 1995 and decided to work for himself as a professional speaker.   With success as a professional speaker, the company expanded into executive coaching. The job allowed him to travel around the country. By 2011, he decided to relax and began to limit his traveling. It was then that Lin was asked to write down his thoughts and record his experience. Lin wasn't keen to do it until Reginald's wife and mother personally asked him to write about Reginald. There weren't many people who were close to Reginald Lewis, as he was an extremely private individual. Being so close to Reginald, he was in the perfect position to write about him and Reginald F Lewis, The young man before the billion-dollar empire was born.   Sales on Spotlight - Reginald F Lewis?  Reginald Lewis passed away in 1993 and at the time of his death, he was arguably the richest African-American on the planet. He had several business deals including that last one, the International division of Beatrice Foods. It was a company that was doing an excess of $2 billion a business. When he closed a deal, they didn't realize that he was a young African-American businessman. Reginald was an extraordinarily successful businessman with extraordinary wealth. Unfortunately, he was gone too soon.    Linn and Reginald's relationship started when they were young men growing up in the same Baltimore neighborhood. He lived three blocks away from Lin's family. They would see each other often and eventually, they became friends and competed against each other in high school sports. While Reginald went to Dunbar High School, Linn went to Edmondson High School. They both won athletic scholarships to attend Virginia State University for football where Linn and Reginald became roommates and close friends. They remained close and would stay connected through their professional careers as well.   Attributes of Reginald F Lewis  Reginald didn't come from wealth. He was a man who had sustainable beliefs about the inevitability of his own success. He never doubted for a minute he was going to be successful despite many shortcomings. Regardless of the situation, Reginald didn't let those things deter him from his path to success.  While people talk about how to think in terms of a  box, he, on the other hand, never saw a box. He was always upbeat and was able to overcome his lack of money with good grades in school.    Every salesperson has the innate ability to survive. This instinct is embedded in their brains. We are all born with a desire to be good at something, whether it's in sports, speaking, or some other skill. The trick is to find what lights our fire.  We have to figure out the drive that propels us to go where we want to go in this life. Discovering what lights our fire requires a certain amount of determination. Reginald was certainly driven and it took him a long way.    Ability to think ahead Lin and Reginald started to look for jobs so they decided to apply at a recently opened bowling alley. It didn't take a long time to note that it was a predominantly white institution. While black people can come in, there were certain lines they didn't cross. Reginald didn't see those lines and didn't want to work under such limitations. After a time, Reginald began getting to school late. Apparently, he'd gotten the job and was running the bowling alley as the night manager! It was extraordinary.     Lin was working for AT&T and he had the responsibility for network systems engineering in the Western part of the country. He had a little workgroup of guys who came up with ideas about how to provide the propagation studies for towers in Australia. The cellular phone business was just starting to ramp up and the propagation studies were designed to know where the towers should be placed. Lin had 30-40 engineers working for him. Reginald heard about this and called to suggest buying assets from Lin's company. It was a considerable business and through their discussion, Lin discovered Reginald had the money to afford the assets. It was then that Lin realized Reginald was playing in a different league.    There are so many things that people didn't know about Reginald. He was a private man and he was a behind-the-scenes guy. The inspiration to write the book stemmed from the desire to let people know who Reginald really was as an individual and not just a person who made a fortune.    No straight line to success Reginald didn't have a straight line to success. He had some rough patches as well, with bumps and obstacles he had to overcome. The most important thing was that he understood when there was a need to change direction and change plans. Most people are reluctant to change because they fear the outcome that may come after the changes.    Change is difficult and is never free.  If you think about the resources that a person brings to their job, whether it's a salesperson, a businessman, or other career, you only have certain things that you can invest your time, your capital, and your money in. When you make significant changes in your life, you see you don't have to expend all of these.    Overcoming the failures  Reginald was able to overcome failures. Salespeople can do the same thing by loving what they do. You need to make sure that whatever you do, it takes you in the direction of something you feel good about. You need to feel proud about it and see that it's meaningful work. Examine yourself and ask yourself if you are really doing what you could be good at.    Do a deep dive and understand your business at a granular level as opposed to a surface level. Sometimes people are in the right place but they're not getting any success in their business because they haven't spent time truly understanding what it is that they do.    Details matter You can be brilliant even if you don't have a command of the details but there's a big chance you're going to miss some steps in the process. You don't need to be mired in detail but you do need to have a deep understanding of all the details. We fail when we put limitations on ourselves. Again, the most impactful limitations are the ones we put on ourselves.    The most impactful limitations you will face will be the ones you place on yourself. #SalesFacts Best Sellers In History Series 8 - "Reginald F. Lewis" episode resources Lin's very first client was a man named James White, a young African-American business man who worked for Nestle Purina. He's now the chairman and CEO of Jamba Juice. That's his life now as an executive coach and a writer. You can follow Lin via his LinkedIn and  Facebook.  You can also talk to Donald anything about sales via LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for any sales concerns.  This episode is brought to you in part by TSE Certified Sales Training Program. It's a course designed to help new and struggling sellers to master the fundamentals of sales and close more deals. Sign up now and get the first two modules for free! You can also call us at (561) 570-5077.  We have a new semester beginning on February 14th and we would love to have you and your team join us. Follow this link to apply to the program.  We'd love for you to join us for our next episodes so tune in on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can also leave comments, suggestions, and ratings to every episode you listen to.  You can also read more about sales or listen to audiobooks on Audible and explore this huge online library. Register now to get a free book and a 30-day free trial.  Audio provided by Free SFX and Bensound. Other songs used in the episodes are as follows: The Organ Grinder written by Bradley Jay Hill, performed by Bright Seed, and Produced by Brightseed and Hill.

When Kweisi Mfume resigned from Congress in 1996, a four-term Maryland Delegate named Elijah Cummings won a crowded special primary and special election to complete Mfume’s term. Cummings, who went on to become one of the most respected leaders in the Democratic Party, died in October. Last night, Mfume won a crowded special primary to succeed Cummings in MD’s 7th District. He will face-off in a special general election against first-time Republican candidate Kimberly Klacik, an occasional commentator on Fox News from Middle River. She has promised to move to the district if she is elected. Joining Tom with analysis of the election is WBAL-TV’s lead investigative reporter, Jayne Miller. In other election news: The Open Society Institute is holding a Mayoral Forum tonight at 7pm at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture. It is sponsored by the Open Society Institute, and 24 of the 32 candidates running for Mayor of Baltimore are set to attend. Tom Hall will serve as moderator of that event with Lisa Snowden McCray of the Baltimore Beat and the Real News Network. Click here for more information.

Elizabeth Catlett received a Lifetime Achievement Award in contemporary sculpture from the International Sculpture Center in 2003. Decades earlier, Carnegie Institute of Technology revoked her admission when the school learned she was Black. Jackie Copeland, Executive Director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, tells us more about the groundbreaking artist.

Elizabeth Catlett received a Lifetime Achievement Award in contemporary sculpture from the International Sculpture Center in 2003. Decades earlier, Carnegie Institute of Technology revoked her admission when the school learned she was Black. Jackie Copeland, Executive Director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, tells us more about the groundbreaking artist.

Listen to Harlem fave trailblazer Christina Lewis, founder of  All Star Code, as she talks black boys in tech, her father Wall Street legend Reginal Lewis and more with host Danny Tisdale, on The Danny Tisdale Show.Christina Lewis is a member of the Board of the Reginald F. Lewis Foundation and Chair of the Class of 2002 Associates Committee for Harvard College, her alma mater. She is also on Hunter College's Computer Science Advisory Board and is an angel investor and advisor to other entrepreneurs. Prior to founding All Star Code, Christina was an award-winning journalist, including five years as a staff writer for the Wall Street Journal. All Star Code is a nonprofit organization founded in 2013 that empowers young men with the skills, networks, and mindsets they need to create new futures through technology. The Summer Intensive is All Star Code's flagship program, which is a free six-week coding experience featuring both technical web development skills as well as soft skills for high school sophomores and juniors who identify as male. The Intensive is currently offered in NYC and Pittsburgh.  Charles Phillips and Ryan Williams have been named to All Star Code's Ambassador program – which is an advisory group made up of renowned executives and start-up founders that will serve as role models to the students and help establish a pipeline of traditional and ambitious young entrepreneurs.Find out more about All Star Code https://www.allstarcode.orgSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: www.youtube.com/harlemworldmagazine.comwww.facebook.com/harlemworldmagazine.comwww.harlemworldmagazine.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/theharlemworldmagazinepodcast)

Congressman Elijah Cummings: : A Baltimore Original A family, a city and a nation mourn the loss of Congressman Elijah Cummings. Learn more about this Baltimore icon and the legacy he leaves behind. #HOWCEE Radio Thanks Donna Owens Written by Donna Owens When Rep. Elijah Cummings departed this earth in the wee hours of October 17, 2019 following a series of health challenges, America lost a Congressman and a patriot. Baltimore, the city where Cummings was born and raised, lost a native son. “Elijah” as many friends and constituents simply called him, was the kind of elected official who could be seen pushing his cart down the aisles of Whole Foods Market. You might run into him soaking up Black history at the city's Reginald F. Lewis Museum. Or while dining at IHOP in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. The Congressman hosted an annual jobs fair that drew thousands, a Congressional art competition for high schoolers, and seminars for prospective college students. He was a consistent presence, advocating for organizations such as Roberta's House, a grief center in the city, and Associated Black Charities, a community nonprofit. A gifted orator, the lawmaker delivered speeches in his trademark booming voice at countless high school and college graduations.  Elijah Cummings will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol (Statuary Hall) next Thursday, Oct. 24. A private ceremony will be held for members of Congress, relatives and guests with a public viewing following. A public wake and funeral will be held on Friday, Oct. 25  beginning at 8 a.m. at New Psalmist in Baltimore.  

Linda Morris’s book is ----Cherry Hill: Raising Successful Black Children in Jim Crow Baltimore----. She describes the isolated community as a haven for African-American families, and tells how her family withstood the indignity of segregation when they traveled out of their neighborhood.Fellow contributor Sidney Ellis reminisces about the joys of mother-daughter banquets and Linda’s brother attorney John Morris describes parents instilling a self-confidence that stays with him still.Hear more about the history of Cherry Hill at an event at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum on September 7th. More information here. And check out the book's Facebook page to see photos.

Today, two conversations about the power of food to unite people.Kwame Onwauchi, executive chef of the Afro-Carribean restaurant Kith and Kin in Washington DC, tells us about growing up in the Bronx and Nigeria, the dishes he grew up with, and his favorite snack. Onwauchi will be at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum on August 8th. Details here.Then, the Market at Montebello aims to build community in Northeast Baltimore with healthy food vendors, music, cooking demos, and lakeside yoga. Founder Nicole Foster says the market, which runs the third Saturday of each month, is bringing neighbors together. And Kerry Leidquist, studio manager at Bikram Yoga Wellness Works, describes the benefits of outdoor yoga.The next market is Saturday, August 24th. Learn more about Foster's vegan ice cream company, Cajou, here.

Today, a special Juneteenth edition of Midday: Live from The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, in downtown Baltimore. Our topic today: Reparations: Can America Atone for the Sin of Slavery? As this program aired, a House Judiciary subcommittee was holding a hearing about HR 40, a bill that would create ----a Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.---- It is sponsored by Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey has introduced a companion bill in the Senate. Booker is one of several Democratic candidates for President who have expressed their support for Reparations. So, what is it that they support? What would reparations look like? With 68% of Americans, including more than a third of African Americans, opposing compensation for descendants of slaves, what is the political viability of reparations legislation like HR40? Can America ever adequately atone for the sin of slavery?Midday's expert panel today explores the moral, economic and cultural dimensions of reparations. The panel includes:Dr. Ray Winbush is the director of the Institute for Urban Research at Morgan State University. In addition to many articles, he has written has published two books about reparations: Belinda’s Petition: A Concise History of Reparations For The Transatlantic Slave Trade, and Should America Pay?: Slavery and the Raging Debate on Reparations.E.R. Shipp was the first Black woman to win the Pulitzer Prize (1996) for commentary. She is a founding faculty member of the School of Global Journalism and Communication at Morgan State University, and a columnist with the Baltimore Sun. Adjoa A. Aiyetoro is a professor emerita at the William H. Bowen School of Law, and a founding member of the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations (N’COBRA).Tom begins the program by inviting Jacqueline Copeland, the executive director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum and our host for today's event, to briefly discuss the significance of the Juneteenth observance, and the role of the Lewis Museum in Baltimore's cultural and political landscape.We couldn't take any phone calls today, but we welcomed listener comments and questions via email, at midday@wypr.org, and on Twitter, @MiddayWYPR. We also streamed on the WYPR Facebook Page, and you can watch the video of the event here.

The books you read growing up stick with you for life.Hundreds of thousands of children’s books are distributed by the Maryland Book Bank each year. Executive Director Mike Feiring tells us about the book bank’s move to Clipper Mill, its mission to boost literacy, and how volunteers can help. Books for Kids Day is May 4th. More information here.Then, ahead of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s African-American Children’s Book Fair, author and former teacher Kenji Jackson explains why representation in children’s books matters. The African-American Children's Book Fair is May 11th.

"With an eye and vision for the future, I saw that tech was an ecosystem that people of color were not participating in." Our featured guest today is Christina Lewis. Christina Lewis is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of All Star Code, a computer science nonprofit that empowers Black and Latino young men with skills, networks and mind-sets to become entrepreneurs and succeed in the technology sector. Christina is a member of the Board of the Reginald F. Lewis Foundation and Chair of the Class of 2002 Associates Committee for Harvard College, her alma mater. She is also on Hunter College’s Computer Science Advisory Board, and is an angel investor and advisor to other entrepreneurs. My ask today is that you’d share this episode. If you're posting to social, please use the hashtag #missionfuel

Since 2016, Wanda Draper has served as the Executive Director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture. In her two years as executive director, Baltimore native Wanda Draper has, by most accounts, breathed new life into the Lewis Museum. In 2018, for the first time in a decade, the museum was able to meet the state’s mandate to generate $2 million dollars in revenue; last June the museum launched a new website; and the musuem has seen an increases in visitation. Wanda Draper has announced her retirement next month. She joins Tom in Studio AThis conversation was streamed live on WYPR's Facebook Pate. You can watch the video here.

A special MLK Day edition where we discuss the legacy of Reginald F. Lewis and access to capital in light of the growing American wealth gap between blacks and whites. We also congratulate Tristen Walker on the sale of Bevel to Procter and Gamble.

As we conclude this MLK Day Edition of Midday, Tom introduces us to a young student from Commodore John Rogers Middle School in Baltimore. Charlie Grace Martin is 11 years old. She is in the fifth grade, and she is the winner of the 2nd annual Dream Big Essay Contest. The contest is sponsored by the Modell Lyric. Baltimore City School Students from grades 5-12 are challenged to write a 300 word essay, inspired by Dr. King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech that he delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963. Students were asked to write about what their dreams were for themselves, their families and their communities. The awards ceremony is tonight at 6:00pm at the Modell Lyric in Baltimore.Also today: The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of MD African American History and Culture had a number of events scheduled to mark Monday's Martin Luther King Day observance. Those events included a Living History Talk with Kevin Shird and Nelson Malden, the co-authors of The Colored Waiting Room. Nelson Malden was Dr. King’s barber for years in Montgomery, Alabama.At the close of this segment, we hear an excerpt from Dr. King's historic 1963 ----Dream---- speech. You can listen to the entire address at this NPR Website.

Even before his first solo exhibit in Harlem in 1940, artist Romare Bearden's focus was social change. He was a social worker for decades, as he enhanced his skills as a political cartoonist, painter and creator of collages. Bearden's art is on exhibit now at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. His niece Deidra Harris-Kelley, co director of the RoMARE Bearden Foundation, will speak about him on Saturday. She told us about her lecture titled: Artist as Activist.

Kwanzaa was founded more than half a century ago, aimed at connecting those in the African diaspora to their heritage.A seven-night harvest celebration, Kwanzaa centers around themes of community and culture. Kibibi Ajanku, founder of Baltimore’s Sankofa Dance Theater, tells us how she came to celebrate Kwanzaa and the holiday’s significance.More information about the Kwanzaa events at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum here.

Najee Dorsey in conversation with Ulysses Marshall. Mr. Marshall was born in 1946 in Vienna, Georgia. He was educated at Albany State University in Albany, Georgia in sociology. He received his Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute College of Arts in Baltimore. Furthermore, he went onto receive his Masters degree from Baltimore, Maryland. He is the receipient of the Distinguished Whitney Independent Study Fellowship, New York. He has also received the Phillip Morris Fellowship and several Maryland State Art Council Individual Artist Awards.Trained as a painter, Ulysses Marshall works principally in collage, paper doll and mixed media. His paintings have been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions including; The Corcoran Gallery of Art, National Vietnam Veterans Museum, Woodmere Art Museum, John Heinz History Museum, Williams College, DeMenil Art Gallery and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.His works are also included in both private and public collections, in additions to lecturing at Colleges and Universities; he has continued to conduct workshops for children. "My goal as an artist is to use these story tales as a tool for sharing the plight of the almost forgotten colored people. I wish to preserve the pride, dignity, courage, and survival of a people's journey from slavery to slave. A people whose lives have been bent, but not broken." SUBSCRIBE & LIKE for more podcasts #BAIAtalksPODCAST BLACK ART IN AMERICA™ (BAIA) is a leading online portal and network focused on African-American Art with visitors from over 100 countries visiting our site each month and about half a million visitors to our social media pages. Check out the resources below for more info. ** Resources ** Become a Patreon www.patreon.com/blackartinamerica Educational Resources blackartinamerica.com/index.php/educ…nal-resources/ FREE course on Getting Started Collecting Art tinyurl.com/startcollectingart Visit our Curated Shop shopbaiaonline.com/ Buy and Sell Black Art in our Marketplace buyblackart.com/ **Social** Facebook www.facebook.com/BlackArtInAmerica/ Instagram www.instagram.com/blackartinamerica_ Twitter twitter.com/baiaonline **Our Website** blackartinamerica.com/

ON THIS EPISODE OF THE MILLIONAIRE PODCAST WE TALK ABOUT THE ENTREPRENEURIAL CULTURE OF HBCUS AND WE TALK ABOUT WHY NCA&T HAS THE GREATEST HOMECOMING ON EARTH. WE ALSO TALK ABOUT HOW THEY STARTED THE COMPANY HBCU WALL STREET THAT HAS OVER 40K FOLLOWERS ON IG WITH THE MINDSET OF "GO TO SCHOOL TO GET A DEGREE AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS" ANNOUNCEMENTS: STILL RUNNING THE BLACK FRIDAY LLC SPECIAL OF $75 CONSULTING FEE PLUS LLC FILING FEE IN YOUR STATE PRICE INCLUDES ONGOING CONSULTING WITH MYSELF. ALSO LAUNCHING THE ADVANCED STOCK INVESTING COURSE AND WE HAVE PUBLISHED THE ON DEMAND LONG DISTANCE REAL ESTATE INVESTING COURSE WHICH COMES WITH SLIDES AND ONGOING COACHING, ALL CAN BE FOUND ON GUMROAD.COM/TODDCAPITAL BLACK MILLIONAIRE OF THE WEEK: Reginald F. Lewis (December 7, 1942 – January 19, 1993), was an American businessman. He was one of the richest African-American men in the 1980s, and the first African American to build a billion-dollar company, Beatrice Foods.[1] In 1993, Forbes listed Lewis among the 400 richest Americans, with a net worth estimated at $400 million.[2][3] Recruited to top New York law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP immediately after law school, Lewis left to start his own firm two years later. After 15 years as a corporate lawyer with his own practice, he moved to the other side of the table by creating TLC Group L.P., a venture capital firm, in 1983. BOOK OF THE WEEK: ANTRIFRAGILE – THINGS THAT GAIN FROM RANDOMNESS: Quote “Antifragility is beyond resilience or robustness. The resilient resists shocks and stays the same; the antifragile gets better.” QUICK TIP: SOLVING PROBLEMS IS THE WAY TO WEALTH AND SOLVING PROBLEMS CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY THAT HAVE THE PROBLEMS – YOUR DEGREE MAKES YOU A BUSINESS, YOU ARE AN EXPERT AND YOU CAN DO MORE WITH YOUR DEGREE OFF THE JOB THAN ON IT, DONT LIMIT YOUR SUCCESS TO YOUR 9-5, START A BUSINESS THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO AMASS MILLIONS IN A FEW YEARS INSTEAD OF WAITING AROUND 20 YEARS FOR ONE MILLION KEY POINTS FROM THE SHOW: START A BUSINESS TO HELP OTHERS LEAD WITH HELPING OTHER PEOPLE YOU GO FURTHER FASTER BY HELPING OTHER PEOPLE EVERYONE IS AN ENTREPRENEUR IN SOME WAY DON’T JUST STOP THERE WITH THE JOB THINK BEYOND JUST THE JOB THE PRESIDENT OF THEIR APPAREL COMPANY IS A CURRENT HBCU STUDENT IT TAKES A COLLECTION OF ALL THE SOLUTIONS COMING TOGETHER THE BLACK MIDDLE CLASS IN THIS COUNTRY EXISTS BECAUSE OF HBCUS THE HOST COMMUNITIES AROUND EVERY HBCU AT SOME POINT THRIVED HBCUS ARE THE HEARTBEAT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE IN AMERICA THE BROTHERS CAN BE FOUND ON IG: @HBCUWALLSTREET AND @JAMERUSPAYTON , @TORENCER WEBSITE: HBCUWALLSTREET.COM

Episode 002 brings us Jonathan Young, a faculty member and Director of Corporate Relations at Virginia State University. In his spare time, Jonathan is a member of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Education.  Our discussion takes us from the power of authenticity to lessons learned from his father. Jonathan describes what it's like to run for office - and some of the challenges when you win!  *** You can find Jonathan on LinkedIn here. Click here to learn more about the Reginald F. Lewis School of Business. You may also enjoy this short video that describes the work that Jonathan is doing with the Center for Entrepreneurship.  *** If you'd like to learn more about my company, Ascend Performance, Inc., please visit our website. 

"Speaking of My History" season 1 episode 4 - Reginald F. Lewis (December 7, 1942 – January 19, 1993), was an American businessman. He was the richest African-American man in the 1980s. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he grew up in a middle-class neighborhood. He won a football scholarship to Virginia State College, graduating with a degree in economics in 1965. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1968 and was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi. Recruited to top New York law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP immediately after law school, Lewis left to start his own firm two years later. After 15 years as a corporate lawyer with his own practice, Lewis focused on corporate law, structuring investments in minority-owned businesses and became special counsel to major corporations like General Foods and Equitable Life (now AXA). Mr. Lewis was also counsel to the New York-based Commission for Racial Justice and represented The Wilmington Ten. He was successful in forcing North Carolina to pay interest on the Wilmington Ten bond. he moved to the other side of the table by creating TLC Group L.P., a venture capital firm, in 1983. His first major deal was the purchase of the McCall Pattern Company, a home sewing pattern business, for $22.5 million. Lewis had learned from a Fortune magazine article that the Esmark holding company, which had recently purchased Norton Simon, planned to divest from the McCall Pattern Company, a maker of home sewing patterns founded in 1870. With fewer and fewer people sewing at home, McCall was seemingly on the decline—though it had posted profits of $6 million in 1983 on sales of $51.9 million. At the time, McCall was number two in its industry, holding 29.7 percent of the market, compared to industry leader Simplicity Patterns with 39.4 percent. He managed to negotiate the price down, then raised $1 million himself from family and friends and borrowed the rest from institutional investors and investment banking firm First Boston Corp. Within a year, he turned the company around by freeing up capital tied in fixed assets such as building and machinery, and finding a new use for machinery during downtime by manufacturing greeting card. In 1987, Lewis bought Beatrice International Foods from Beatrice Companies for $985 million, renaming it TLC Beatrice International, a snack food, beverage, and grocery store conglomerate that was the largest African-American owned and managed business in the U.S. The deal was partly financed through Mike Milken of the maverick investment bank Drexel Burnham Lambert. In order to reduce the amount needed to finance the leveraged buyout, Lewis came up with a plan to sell off some of the division's assets simultaneous with the takeover. When TLC Beatrice reported revenue of $1.8 billion in 1987, it became the first black-owned company to have more than $1 billion in annual sales. At its peak in 1996, TLC Beatrice International Holdings Inc. had sales of $2.2 billion and was number 512 on Fortune magazine's list of 1,000 largest companies. In 1992, Lewis donated $3 million to Harvard Law School, the largest grant at the time in the school's history.[5] The school renamed its International Law Center the Reginald F. Lewis International Law Center, the first major facility at Harvard named in honor of an African-American on January 19, 1993 (aged 50) New York City, Lewis died , from brain cancer. Mr. Lewis wife Loida Lewis took over the company a year after his death.[11] Loida Lewis currently Chairs the Reginald F. Lewis (RFL) Foundation, which also supports the Reginald F. Lewis College of Business at Virginia State University. In 2005, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture opened in Baltimore with the support of a $5 million grant from his foundation.[7] It is the East Coast's largest African American museum occupying an 82,000 square-foot facility with permanent and special exhibition space.

Will Schwarz, a Baltimore-based filmmaker and video producer, founded the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project to remember the 40 documented victims of lynchings in the state, the last being George Armwood, who was killed by a mob on the Eastern Shore 85 years ago this week. The Maryland project is part of a national movement, led by civil rights advocate Bryan Stevenson and his Equal Justice Initiative. On Saturday, at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore, the names of Maryland lynching victims were read aloud, and Schwarz screened his short documentary on the Armwood lynching. In this episode: Will Schwarz talks about his ongoing project to collect soil from the grounds where Maryland lynchings took place and to get Maryland counties to memorialize the atrocities and the victims. We hear comments from Stevenson and excerpts from Schwarz's film.For more information: See the Sun's multimedia presentation on Maryland's grim legacy of lynching and hear previous episodes of Roughly Speaking on a student project to account for the lynchings and an oral history of the aftermath of Armwood's death by the late Clarence Mitchell Jr.

On today’s show, a conversation about the legacy of Jim Crow, representation, race and reclaiming racial stereotypes. The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of MD African American History and Culture has traveling exhibition from the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia in Big Rapids, Michigan. It’s called Hateful Things, and it includes objects from the 19th century through the present that dehumanize African Americans, and show, in striking and disturbing ways, how the pernicious legacy of Jim Crow continues to weave itself into the fabric of the American story. On Saturday afternoon, the Johns Hopkins University Center for Africana Studies is presenting a panel at the Lewis Museum called “Unpacking Hateful Things ---- Contemporary Practices.” Today, Tom welcomes two of the panelists to Studio A: Vernu257u Myers, the recently appointed Vice President of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix, and author of the books: Moving Diversity Forward: How to Move from Well-Meaning to Well-Doing, and What if I Say the Wrong Thing? 25 Habits for Culturally Effective People.And, Dr. Lester Spence, a political scientist on the faculty of the Johns Hopkins University. His latest book is called Knocking the Hustle: Against the Neoliberal Turn in Black Politics. Dr. Spence will be moderating the panel, which also includes the literary historian Lawrence Jackson, the cultural historian Martha Jones, and the political scientist Rob Lieberman. Our conversation was streamed live on WYPR’s Facebook page.

This is one of my favorite interviews to date. It really delves into the details of how Kyle Pompey found his niche, and started to excel in it. We also reminiscence on the days when Kyle was my student, and what he learned from me. Most importantly though, we discover how Kyle has found his own style and the inspiration behind his shooting. And how you can do the same. If you’re an aspiring photographer or just need a bit of inspiration, then this interview is for you. Kyle Pompey is a professional photographer living in Baltimore, Maryland, who considers himself an "organic photojournalist." Whether collaborating in his studio or documenting throughout his travels, Kyle avoids posed or planned pictures. Instead, he perceives the energy of his subject, which he allows to define the story of the moment. Inspiring imagination is the goal of Perspective: Baltimore. Designed to promote freethinking every image will deliver a different narrative from the reader. A Baltimore native, Kyle is featured in a variety of publications such as The Huffington Post, GQ, Essence, Japan Magazine, and The Baltimore Sun Dark Room. His images have also been used in a collection of artistic works such as the Reginald F. Lewis Museums “Reflections of Baltimore” exhibit, Tariq Toure's "Black Seeds: The Poetry and Reflections of Tariq Toure," and Aaron Maybin's "Art Activism." He also runs a youth photography camp called “Youth Perspective: Baltimore Photography Camp”.

Business pioneer, philanthropist and titan Reginald F. Lewis is the subject of the pilot episode of a PBS local documentary series. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks to Loida Lewis, wife of the late ground breaker and the subject of Reginald F. Lewis and the Making of a Billion Dollar Empire. https://www.pbs.org/show/pioneers/

Loida Lewis talks about some of the great business achievements of her late husband TLC Beatrice founder & CEO Reginald F. Lewis. More information on Reginald Lewis is available at https://reginaldflewis.com/ Also information on the documentary "Reginald F. Lewis and the Making of a Billion Dollar Empire" can be found at https://reginaldflewis.com/documentary/ ** Podcast theme music produced by Dadrian (https://soundcloud.com/dadrian-collins-457411779)

February marks the announcement of the television premier of Pioneers: Reginald F. Lewis and the Making of a Billion Dollar Empire. The documentary chronicles the life and legacy of business pioneer, philanthropist and titan Reginald F. Lewis. Lewis, a Harvard Law School graduate, who rose to prominence as a lawyer, financier, and leader of the global food company TLC Beatrice International. Lewis was the first African American ever to close an overseas billion dollar leveraged buyout deal. He acquired an unprecedented global conglomerate of 64 companies in 31 countries, and paved the way for future entrepreneurs and black leaders through his life's work until his untimely death at age 50. Loraine Ballard Morrill spoke with his widow, Loida Lewis - lawyer and Philanthropist about her husband's legacy.

February marks the announcement of the television premier of Pioneers: Reginald F. Lewis and the Making of a Billion Dollar Empire. The documentary chronicles the life and legacy of business pioneer, philanthropist and titan Reginald F. Lewis. Lewis, a Harvard Law School graduate, who rose to prominence as a lawyer, financier, and leader of the global food company TLC Beatrice International. Lewis was the first African American ever to close an overseas billion dollar leveraged buyout deal. He acquired an unprecedented global conglomerate of 64 companies in 31 countries, and paved the way for future entrepreneurs and black leaders through his life's work until his untimely death at age 50. Loraine Ballard Morrill spoke with his widow, Loida Lewis - lawyer and Philanthropist about her husband's legacy.

Listen to Harlem legend, Marilyn Crawford, as she talks Reginald F. Lewis Foundation, and the new film and more, with host Danny Tisdale, on The Danny Tisdale Show.Join Marilyn Crawford, a Reginald F. Lewis representative and family friend, as she talks about the new film Reginald F. Lewis And The Making Of A $1BN Empire, that airs this month with host Danny Tisdale, on The Danny Tisdale Show.Her bio reads: Loyal, competent, driven, high exceptional success skill-set, leader, and team builder looking for a unique position that allows me to bring all my connections andrelationships to the table. I utilize non-traditional and traditional methods to bring objectives to fruition with a highly-polished presence. I operate at optimum professionalism, bringing solutions and positivity to any situation. I am very solution and metrics oriented with the competencies and expertise to make it work.https://www.linkedin.com/in/l-marilyn-crawford-4326531b/SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: www.youtube.com/harlemworldmagazine.comwww.facebook.com/harlemworldmagazine.comwww.harlemworldmagazine.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/theharlemworldmagazinepodcast)

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Storytelling has been a constant in Wanda Draper’s life. The executive director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture got her start in journalism and has since held various positions in communications. After graduating from the University of Maryland, Wanda worked at the Evening Sun, and has also held positions at the National Aquarium and most recently at WBAL-TV as director of programming and public affairs. Wanda has been at the Lewis Museum since September, following the retirement of A. "Skipp" Sanders, and she talked about what led to her career change and what helped her survive in male-dominated newsrooms. She also discussed how she’s addressing some of the museum’s challenges, how Freddie Gray shifted the paradigm in Baltimore and commanding respect.

5:36: NPR's Cokie Roberts: The longtime political analyst and author has a new book, this one about women of Washington before, during and after the Civil War. Roberts shares a few tales from "Capital Dames," with some fascinating connections to Baltimore and Maryland, including the woman at the center of a deadly scandal involving the son of Francis Scott Key.1:57, 29:30: Two books reviews from Paula Gallagher: A memoir by David Kushner, a Rolling Stone contributor, about his brother, Jon, who was kidnapped and murdered in Florida in 1973; and a collection of essays called, "The Books That Changed My Life."32:59: The Reginald F. Lewis Museum on the anniversary of the Baltimore uprising: Charles Bethea, its new chief curator, talks about the Lewis Museum of African American History and Culture's look into issues about the American black male raised by the death of Freddie Gray.

Jacob Lawrence is one of the most important and renowned artists of the 20th Century. His paintings and prints offer rich portrayals of black life including his famed Migration Series which captured the mass migration of African Americans from the South to the North and Western US after the first World War, and his Toussaint L'Ouverture series about the famed leader of the Haitian Slave Revolt. Now, over 50 of Jacob Lawrence’s paintings and prints are on display at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History ---- Culture to celebrate what would have been Lawrence’s 100th birthday. Charles Bethea joins Tom to talk about the Maryland Collects: Jacob Lawrence exhibition. Charles is the chief curator and Director of Collections and Exhibitions at The Reginald F. Lewis Museum.

During decades of Jim Crow, African-American travelers couldn?t be sure what they?d face at a strange restaurant, a hotel, even a gas station. Would the door be slammed in their face, or worse? The Green Book , an annual listing of establishments welcoming black customers, started in the late ?30s. We speak with Anne Bruder , a State Highway Administration historian who is researching Green Book businesses in Maryland. We also talk with Traci Wright of the Park School, who discusses the Green Book with students from several high schools on an annual Civil Rights trip and also with civil-rights icon Dr. Helena Hicks , who recalls using the guide when she traveled for her work. Anne Bruder will speak about her research Aug. 5 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. You can find more information on her talk here .

A parent’s success, fame, and achievement can be a complicated legacy for the next generation. Author Christina Lewis Halpern lost her father, Reginald F. Lewis, the famed entrepreneur and, at the time of his death, the richest black man in America. In this conversation, Christina shares her struggles and ultimate triumphs, as well as how philanthropy helped her forge a powerful identity of her own.

Dr. Carla Hayden joins Tom for her first interview since being confirmed by the Senate July 13 as the next Librarian of Congress. After 23 years in what most people consider a transformative tenure as the CEO of Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library, Dr. Hayden next month will become the first woman and the first African American to hold the most high-profile library post in the nation. Then, Producer Bridget Armstrong visits the Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s latest exhibition, called Now, That’s Cool! It features rare artifacts, like an original picture of Frederick Douglass, from a decidedly not-so-cool era of slavery. Plus, theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck reviews The Baltimore Shakespeare Factory's new production of Julius Caesar . And historian Lawrence Jackson on The City That Bleeds . He wrote a provocative essay in the July issue of Harper’s on Freddie Gray and the legacy of inequality that seeded last year’s uprising.

The Literary Corner Aspires to Inspire and our Guest this evening are the Creators & Innovators of the Documentary Film “The Curators of Hip-Hop"A Story of Independence.” This film was recently screened at the Pan African Film Festival in Atlanta & will be screened again on October 4th at the Reginald F. Lewis museum and covered by Ya Gurl “TheSoulWriter” In The Building this evening is Jimmie Thomas Co-Founder/Produce of Curators of Hip-Hop who is Placing ‘Culture Over Everything' & Discovering New Hip Hop With "The Curators". All my Old Skool-New Skool Hip-Hop Heads Need to be on line for this EPIC interview! Call In Tonight from 8-10 PM EST. @ (347) 884-8924 or listen from you're computer & chat with other listeners at http://tobtr.com/s/6942743   

In this episode I interview Lin Hart author of the book “Reginald F. Lewis Before TLC Beatrice….The Young Man Before The Billion-Dollar Empire”. Lin wrote this book focusing on a specific 10-year period of Reginald F. Lewis' life. It was a period during which the two were particularly close and it is a period that received […] The post TSE 050: “The Power Of Belief” With Lin Hart Part 2 appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

In this episode I interview Lin Hart author of the book “Reginald F. Lewis Before TLC Beatrice….The Young Man Before The Billion-Dollar Empire”. Lin wrote this book focusing on a specific 10-year period of Reginald F. Lewis' life. It was a period during which the two were particularly close and it is a period that received […] The post TSE 049: “The Power of Belief” with Lin Hart Part 1 appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Wealthy Sistas® Radio                                                                                 Connecting Business with People, Stories, and Music LIVE Tuesdays 11 AM EST | LISTEN LIVE @WEALTHYSISTASRADIO.COM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: Linwood (Lin) Hart is the author of Reginald F. Lewis Before TLC Beatrice:The Young Man Before The Billion-Dollar Empire. He grew up with Lewis, and was his roommate and football teammate at Virginia State, and remained friends until Lewis' death in 1993. Wealthy Sistas® Radio, is a production of Wealthy Sistas® Media Group, Each week the host Deborah Hardnett interviews extraordinary business owners who share their real life, uncensored and uncut stories of triumphs and mishaps on their journey. Each show is packed with sound business concepts that offer solutions to business professionals globally. And is intertwined with some of the greatest R&B music of all time. Listeners will find Wealthy Sistas® Radio show both informative and inspirational and entertaining. Wealthy Sistas® Media Group – Promoting Positive People Learn more about our Host Deborah Hardnett and services at wealthysistasmedia.com

Join us for a conversation about what it means to give boldly in the African American community featuring Tracey Webb, founder of The Black Benefactors giving circle and www.blackgivesback.com, which celebrates African American giving; and Christina Lewis Halpern, who'll share how she is carrying on the legacy of her late father, TLC Beatrice International founder Reginald F. Lewis, and her own philanthropic journey as founder of All Star Code, which connects African American young men to the technology industry. --- Hosted by: Cheryl McCourtie; Featuring Bold Giver: Cheryl A. Pemberton; Participants: Tracey Webb, Christina Lewis Halpern

Reginald F. Lewis became the CEO of a billion dollar conglomerate, TLC Beatrice, while in his forties. What prepared him for his role as one of the world's most respected executives? Lin Hart grew up with Lewis in Baltimore and roomed with him at Virginia State University. Focusing on the ten years between 1956 and 1966, Hart draws on shared experiences and memories to tell Lewis' story: his will to succeed, his supreme confidence, and his unrelenting pursuit to move beyond the ordinary to become extraordinary. Recorded On: Wednesday, October 23, 2013

A new exhibit, "Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Academic Surgeons," was on view at the Domenici Center for Health Sciences Education through March 29, 2011. The exhibit, which chronicles the careers of trailblazing African American surgeons, is also serving as a backdrop to an important discussion about race and medicine and social determinants in health. "Opening Doors" was developed and produced by the National Library of Medicine and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, and it was brought to New Mexico by the UNM Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center.