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BLACK KINGS exclusive interview
“LIVE” Interview Sept 5th with Ben Tankard, Gospel Music Awards Hall of Fame
Rob "RC" Louis, Moderator, Gifted Musician, Entrepreneur, and Community Activist, takes us on a journey with Ben Tankard, who went from a basketball injury to becoming a bestselling gospel and jazz musician. Ben Tankard is a former professional basketball player, an American gospel/jazz keyboardist, a producer, a songwriter, author.
Ben dropped out of college after one year to play minor-league professional basketball in Canada. He was invited to an NBA camp but was injured and cut. Ben rebounded from his basketball injury to become a bestselling gospel and jazz musician. Recently inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. He is also a motivational speaker for the NBA, suit designer (big and tall), pastor, record label president, aircraft pilot/owner, and reality television actor.
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About COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT COALITION - ENGLEWOOD SW
Kathleen Greely Juneteenth NYC Board Regional VP USC BWB
Kathleen holds a seat on the Juneteenthny National Advisory Board and is newly appointed Regional VP US Coalition of BWB. Through urban strategies, leadership, and training initiatives, Kathleen Greely, Founder | CEO of Englewood SW, embraces transformative change in local communities while increasing the quality of life through workforce development collaborations in the community and regional partnerships in spaces where diversity, equity, inclusion & justice include residents, civics, the public, and the private sector.
Grant Award to St. Martin De Porres Parish
St. Martin De Porres Parish has been awarded a $40,000 grant to launch a resident-driven leadership training program and a job readiness program for the Englewood neighborhood. This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Community RE Investment Coalition Englewood SW and Robinson Elementary. Celebrating Community Achievements: As part of our response to leadership development and violence prevention, our Juneteenth celebrations proudly honor thirty esteemed residents as the 2024 Black Kings Honorees. This year's festivities will include our Minority Health Summit and Next Leaders In Healthcare initiative. Further, this year, Robinson Elementary and Englewood SW hosted Englewood Festival Community Day | Kids Zone with more than 40 community resource partners, all aimed at promoting equity in health, education, and Job Fair at TTEC to launch our workforce development strategy. Join us in celebrating these significant milestones and our ongoing commitment to fostering a more equitable and inclusive community.
2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Black Kings Awards 2024
Thursday, September 12th 2024, the Juneteenth Toledo Celebration will host its signature event, "The Juneteenth Celebration of Kings Toledo Awards." Inspired by the Kwanzaa Principles, this Awards Reception will honor and recognize the achievements of 30 Black Kings raising our nation from the community. Purchase Tickets Here
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THE AFTER PARTY
Join us at 8:30 PM for The After Party! Enjoy the soulful rhythms of Blue Note, with captivating vocals by Anitra Burton and LG Griffin, plus an exceptional comedy performance by Kelly Williams. Don't miss out!
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We look forward to celebrating with you!