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December 2010 : Jamaal Brown
Her childhood was enriched with reoccurring episodes of artistic accomplishments, from winning her first essay contest in the 3rd grade, to having her first poem, ‘Run’ published at 12 years old. With the freedom to unearth her artistic capabilities, she continually appreciated her family for giving her the resources and support to express herself through writing and drawing.
With no prior experience in the entertainment industry, she used her bright and ambitious persona to land herself a job working for Hot 92.3 Jamz in 2001 as a Marketing Team Personality. Her infectious enthusiasm and flair for enhancing social interactions with listeners made her a well-loved figure within the local radio community.
Shay is a member of a local program that focuses on feeding and clothing homeless patrons in Los Angeles’ Skid Row district, and is no stranger to volunteerism, as she has previously contributed her time and services to the non-profit organization School on Wheels, and 89.9 KCRW.
With a vivid imagination and a passion for visual arts, Shay Fresh launched Images of Hue Photography, a portrait and lifestyle photography company. Her desire to contribute to her community through the visual arts was the motivation to fulfill the calling. Her first self-published title, Black Love: Challenging the Status Quo was the next phase of her creative process, as she felt the need to write a body of work that spoke to her community and contribute to its empowerment. These ventures are only a fraction of the project developments on her horizon.
Shay finds solitude and happiness in elevating and empowering her community through diverse mediums of communication, and enjoys quality with her network of family and friends. She currently resides in Los Angeles, CA with her husband and fellow author, Sadiki Bakari, and their daughter, Satiah.Her childhood was enriched with reoccurring episodes of artistic accomplishments, from winning her first essay contest in the 3rd grade, to having her first poem, ‘Run’ published at 12 years old. With the freedom to unearth her artistic capabilities, she continually appreciated her family for giving her the resources and support to express herself through writing and drawing.
With no prior experience in the entertainment industry, she used her bright and ambitious persona to land herself a job working for Hot 92.3 Jamz in 2001 as a Marketing Team Personality. Her infectious enthusiasm and flair for enhancing social interactions with listeners made her a well-loved figure within the local radio community.
Shay is a member of a local program that focuses on feeding and clothing homeless patrons in Los Angeles’ Skid Row district, and is no stranger to volunteerism, as she has previously contributed her time and services to the non-profit organization School on Wheels, and 89.9 KCRW.
With a vivid imagination and a passion for visual arts, Shay Fresh launched Images of Hue Photography, a portrait and lifestyle photography company. Her desire to contribute to her community through the visual arts was the motivation to fulfill the calling. Her first self-published title, Black Love: Challenging the Status Quo was the next phase of her creative process, as she felt the need to write a body of work that spoke to her community and contribute to its empowerment. These ventures are only a fraction of the project developments on her horizon.
Shay finds solitude and happiness in elevating and empowering her community through diverse mediums of communication, and enjoys quality with her network of family and friends. She currently resides in Los Angeles, CA with her husband and fellow author, Sadiki Bakari, and their daughter, Satiah.
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Jamaal Brown, graduated in 2000 as his high school’s first-ever African American Valedictorian. He was accepted to eight universities and decided to accept an academic scholarship to attend California State University, Long Beach where he received my degree in Business Management: Information Systems in 2004.
However, African/African American history is his passion. The highlight of his studies in African/African American history came in 2005 when he experienced Egypt for fifteen (15) days on an educational tour.
Today, he travel and shares the many details of my story in an effort to inspire, uplift and encourage audiences. Additionally, he experiences have led me to uncover a wealth of knowledge regarding lesser known individuals, which he highlights in the Black365.US Calendar, a wall calendar that highlights an event in Black History every day. www.Black365.US - Learn Something About Us, Everyday!
November 2010 : Shay Fresh
Jahsun Ifakolade Edmonds is an initiated Babalorisa and Omo Awo (Babalawo). He has been studying the path of Pan-African Spiritual Science for the past 12 years. He is also a published writer and college professor teaching Africana Studies and English composition at San Diego State University and the Los Angeles Film School. He also teaches African martial arts and is a Professor of Capoeira Angola Sao Bento Grande. Sao bento grande is a style of capoeira that has its origins in the dangerous flavelas of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. His mestre is, Preto Velho (Old black man), the first African born outside of Brazil in over 500 years to earn the title of mestre de capoeira. Brotha Jahsun will discuss the method of man in the community of self. He will focus on the discussion of how the teachings (poetry, spirituality, and warriorship) that come together to manifest him are actually one unified teaching that all can participate in.
January 2011 : Jahsun Ifakolade Edmonds
