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BUILDING “THE BRAND” AZSOUL/AZ100 – DIGITAL RADIO NETWORK

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D.Beaver/NW FACTS on Heard the Word Gospel Show Get your inspiration and spiritual blessings with Thomas Heard. Sundays from 8am-12pm on AZ Soul.

The Arizona Digital Radio Network was established in 2018. The company’s headquarters is in Phoenix, AZ. Our mission is to bring award winning content as the only media outlet to proudly serve the urban market in Arizona

The Arizona Digital Radio Network is a “high quality” all digital radio station app system accessible on many digital platforms. The stations that we currently provide are AZ100 and AZ Soul.

Relationship building matters, every step of the way in growing and developing a Brand. Check out the interview with Dennis Beaver Publisher / NW FACTS on Heard the Word Gospel Show Get your inspiration and spiritual blessings with Thomas Heard.   https://www.facebook.com/azsoulradio

https://www.facebook.com/az100radio/

Download the App AZ Soul & AZ 100

DJ Class Morning Mixx
DJ Class is giving you the hottest music in the mix weekdays from 6-10am on AZ100 and AZ Soul.

Heard the Word Gospel Show
Get your inspiration and spiritual blessings with Thomas Heard.
Sundays from 8am-12pm on AZ Soul.

Phoenix After Dark
Join your host, RL as he brings you the soulful sounds of the night.
Slow jams from the 80’s, 90’s and now. Weekdays from 8-10pm on AZ Soul.

Sincerely Soulful 2.0
Check out Lady Sincere playing the hottest R&B, progressive Hip Hop and Arizona local music. Saturdays from 10am-2pm on AZ Soul.

Saturday Night House Experience
Get your House Music groove on with DJ Mr. Showtyme. He’s bringing you the ultimate dance experience Saturday nights from 8-10pm on AZ Soul.

Sunday Night Jazz
Marks the Spot closes out the weekend with smooth Jazz to soothe your soul and relax your mind. From old to new, Mark gives you the best Jazz sound in Arizona and abroad. Sunday nights from 7-9pm on AZ Soul.

Island Vybes
DJ Skoolboi takes you to the islands on a Caribbean journey. Playing the hottest Reggae, Dancehall and Soca sounds. Sundays from 2-3pm on AZ100 & AZ Soul.

The Raw Mixx
DeeJay KayDee keeps it lit as he kicks off AZ100 uncensored programming. Uncut, unfiltered and explicit lyrics from 10pm-2am on AZ100.

FEED Your Soul AZ SOUL and KEEP IT 100 AZ100

In Remembrance Of Fitzgerald Redd Beaver , Gone But Never Forgotten.

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“I shall pass this way but once; therefore any good that I can do or any kindness that I may show let me do it now. For I shall not pass this way again.”
Fitzgerald Beaver – Founder THE FACTS NEWSPAPER
Photo History : Charlie James interviewing Fitzgerald Beaver at THE FACTS NEWSPAPER OFFICE on Empire Way (Martin Luther King Jr. Way) and Cherry

Forever In Our Hearts.

 

FITZGERALD REDD BEAVER (FITZ) (1922–1992)

Fitzgerald Beaver , Photo History: Friday, Aug3, 1962 News clipping photo of “From My Pen” Beavers Weekly Editorial

Fitzgerald Beaver was born January 18, 1922, in Martinsville, Virginia. He graduated from high school in Martinsville and then attended North Carolina A & T College in Greensboro, North Carolina in the late 1930s.  Beaver left college without graduating and worked as a railroad porteracross the United States. By the beginning of World War II he had arrived in the Pacific Northwest and was living in the city of Portland, Oregon.

During the war “Fitz” Beaver, as he was now known, worked briefly for the U.S. Army as a civilian employee and then was hired by the Kaiser Company in Portland as a shipyard worker. After the war he briefly resided in North Bend, Oregon where he worked at a local radio station.  Finding a career he liked, he moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue radio and public relations training.

“Eager Beaver” Fitzgerald Beaver Photo History : In 1955, Fitzgerald returned to Portland and at the age of 33 became a local radio personality known as “Eager Beaver.”

In 1955, he returned to Portland and at the age of 33 became a local radio personality known as “Eager Beaver.”  In 1961, Beaver moved to Seattle, Washington to manage radio station KZAM-FM, the first black-owned radio station in the Pacific Northwest. He stayed at the station only a few months before launching The FACTS newspaper on September 7, 1961.

The FACTS quickly became a major media presence in black Seattle. The paper’s mission stated:  “We try to pick up where the daily papers leave off” meaning the paper would focus on stories not covered by the major daily newspapers but which were of particular interest to black Seattleites.  He gave the paper a distinctive “pink” color to separate it from its competitors. By the late 1960s, Beaver authored a popular column called “Right On!” that discussed local and regional issues.

Beaver was an eclectic personality who often clashed with other black journalists over news related to African Americans such as coverage of the race riots in Seattle and across the nation in the late 1960s.  His FACTS newspaper also became a community icon.  Its office, on the corner of Cherry Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way, was a familiar landmark in Seattle’s Central District with an old truck situated on top of the slanted roof and a large reader board.

Fitzgerald Beaver – Founder of THE FACTS NEWSPAPER Photo History: Mr Beaver built The FACTS to quickly became a major media presence in black Seattle. The paper’s mission stated: “We try to pick up where the daily papers leave off”

 

Despite his clashes with other black journalists Beaver also hired numerous young black journalists who went on to other newspapers.  Chris Bennett, owner and publisher of a competing African American weekly newspaper, The Medium, and Ernie Foster, publisher of The Skanner newspaper in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington, were aided by Beaver when they established their respective new

An ardent golfer, Beaver was a founding member of the predominantly African American Fir State Golf Club. He also served as president of the Boys and Girls Club in Seattle and worked with the Army, Navy and Coast Guard in minority recruiting programs in the 1970s and 1980s.

Fitzgerald “Fitz” Beaver died on
New Year’s Day, 1992 in Seattle, Washington at the age of 69. 

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth, and their three children, Dennis, Marla, and LaVonne Beaver who are the current publishers of the newspaper.

 

Join Us In Honoring The Memory of  Fitzgerald Redd Beaver.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR from SRE Media Group & The Seattle Sound Music Awards!!!

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I honestly can’t believe 2019 is over…Just…Like…That! WOW! What an incredible year! From hardships to triumphs, WE MADE IT THROUGH!!!

If you notice, I try not to spam you with daily updates. Know that I value your time and when you receive our emails, I want you to know that there’s something special that we’d like to share with you.

We’re offering incredible opportunities for your brand in 2020:

PUBLIC RELATIONS x VISIBILITY x CELEBRITIES x TASTEMAKERS x INFLUENCERS x BRAND AMBASSADORS x SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING x EVENT PRODUCTION + MANAGEMENT x LIVE ACTIVATIONS x STREET TEAMS & MORE!!!

We’re headed to LA for Grammys Weekend JAN 23-27 and MIAMI for
Super Bowl 54 JAN 30-FEB 3. Let us know if you’re interested in promotion, or if you’re hosting events in LA or Miami. We can even assist you with finding venues (luxury homes, unpublished locations, recording + television production studios) or curating your own popup shop! We are here to help!

Once again, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
I wish you great health and prosperity!!! 

Many Blessings
Lady Scribe

Michael Fang’s New Album Soars High

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Michael Fang Rapper

Michael Fangs most recent album “You’re A Sick Nasty Person”, which was released on October 30 is making the rounds. The album is the first extended play by the rap artist, and is the latest addition to his discography.

Fang’s new album has 4 tracks and has a total runtime of 7 minutes. In spite of the short duration, Michael Fang has described his emotions about some fruitless situations through his vocals and music. The tracks represent a disorderly mental state, and mirror the struggles and misfortune occurring in the artist’s life.

In the tracks, the most noticeable element is the aversion the artist feels towards the world. The lyrics represent a wish to step outside the boundaries of this world, as a means of escape and redemption. This can be observed in every track as a main theme, regardless of how melodically different the tracks may be. This album has been released as a way of connecting with fans, and keeping them on the same page when it comes to the issues surrounding the life of the artist. It unveils the reality behind the covers, and shows that memories may not always be the most pleasant areas to revisit.

The new EP lists Karim Saidi and Damn Tito as the producers, and the album features Li Blanc as a featured artist on the track “Nah No One”. The credits of mixing, writing, production and mastering the tracks all go to Michael Fang.

Michael Fang, born Udeme Michael Afangideh, is a rapper and singer hailing from Dallas, Texas. Being a first-generation American, he is the eldest son of immigrant parents. Having a degree in advertising from the University of Texas, Michael spent his free time learning music production and audio engineering on his own, which lets him mix and master his tracks on his own. His entrance into the Hip Hop world was marked by his collaboration with longtime friend and band partner Chigo Ace. As it stands,
Fang has released four singles, with the first one, named “Night Pill” kick-starting his journey in music. He is known for his unique vocal style, and hitting beats.

 

Buy Tickets NOW For Charlie Wilson At Puyallup Fairgrounds.

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Saturday, Sept. 21 7:30 pm Doors open at 6:00 pm

Online Only Presale

Pre-sale starts Wednesday, March 6 at 10 am and ends Saturday, March 9 at 10 am.
Tickets go on sale to the general public Saturday, March 9 at 10 am.

To get the pre-sale password, subscribe to the Fair’s E-Club and select Concerts as one of your interests. You’ll automatically receive an email with the password the morning of the pre-sale.

Tickets

Reserved Concert Seating – $40 – $65*
Concert tickets include Washington State Fair gate admission, a $14 value.
Ticket required for children 2 years of age and older.

*Online orders subject to standard fees. A $4.50 service fee will be added to each ticket purchased in person at the Box Office.

http://www.thefair.com/fun/details/charlie-wilson-2019

 

About the Artist

Some people might say that after notching ten No. 1 singles, 13 Grammy Award nominations, a New York Times best-selling memoir and ongoing sold-out, coast-to-coast arena tours, Charlie Wilson has proven his point….and he isn’t planning to slow down anytime soon.

Wilson’s latest album, In It to Win It (P Music Group/RCA, Feb. 17 2017), includes a 2019 Grammy nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance for the track “Made For Love,” his enchanting duet with Lalah Hathaway. In 2018 Charlie was also nominated for three 2018 NAACP Image Awards, Outstanding Male Artist, Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration and Outstanding Album.

The set boasts two number one singles which hit two different Billboard charts in April, 2018. “Chills” was #1 on the Adult R&B Songs chart and “I’m Blessed” ft. T.I. was #1 on the Hot Gospel Songs (and stayed in the top 5 for 65 weeks). This is the first time an artist has had two different #1 songs on these charts at the same time. “I’m Blessed” was also nominated for a 2018 Billboard Top Gospel song.

Jitterbug Perfume – Join the party at Café Nordo’s Culinarium!

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World Premiere Theatrical Adaptation

of Seattle Author Tom Robbins’ Classic Novel

Jitterbug Perfume

Join the party at Café Nordo’s Culinarium!

Don your Mardi Gras beads and indulge your senses through story, food, music, and song

Café Nordo is proud to present its first ever solo adaptation, Jitterbug Perfume at Café Nordo’s Culinarium in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square. The show runs from March 14 – May 12, 2019. Set during New Orleans’ Mardi Gras, Jitterbug Perfume titillates the senses as it immerses you in the experience of living each day to its fullest; great food, passionate love, great sex, and passionate living.

THE ADAPTATION“This was the first time we’ve had to obtain the rights to anything,” said Café Nordo’s Artistic Director and Executive Chef Erin Brindley. “As luck would have it, a friend of mine penpals with Tom Robbins, so I asked for an introduction. I pitched the adaptation, and after a few weeks, I had a snail mailed letter from him, in his signature flowery language, he said, ‘the very audaciousness of the idea is what most appeals to me’ .”

The show is an adaptation of Jitterbug Perfume, Robbins’ 400-page novel that spans thousands of years. This daunting task was a theatrical challenge that co-adapters Stephan Robinson and Café Nordo’s co-Artistic Director Terry Podgorski were eager to accept.

The Café Nordo creative team met with Robbins at his home in La Conner, Washington, in the summer of 2018. “He answered the door with a cupcake [for Brindley’s birthday] and lit a candle,” said Brindley. “He showed us his home. We had a lovely time.” After meeting for two and a half hours, Robbins offered advice and words of wisdom as he gave the company adaptation rights to Jitterbug Perfume.

THE MUSIC

“There’s so much inspiration to pull from in Robbins’ writing, it’s a goldmine,” said composer Annastasia Workman. “Mardi Gras and New Orleans are central to the plot of the show, where I’ve drawn from Dr. John’s bluesy style piano, Terence Blanchard’s score for A Tale of God’s Will, and the bands Galactic and Michot’s Melody Makers. The music for this show is all over the space-time continuum, with other influences coming from Bollywood scores, György Ligeti, Marconi Union, and Hildegard von Bingen.”

This three-hour immersive experience is complete with an original score arranged and composed by Workman. Infused with the sounds of New Orleans jazz, Workman, along with Matt Manges and Beth Fleenor, transport audiences deep into the revelry of Mardi Gras.

THE CULINARY EXPERIENCE

Those familiar with Café Nordo’s style of integrating theater, food, and drink into a multi-sensory experience can anticipate that Jitterbug Perfume takes that adventure further than ever before. Playing off the dueling perfumiers in the story, Café Nordo’s award winning Chef Brindley uses aroma to create a theatrical culinary experience. “The obvious will not be on the menu,” said Brindley with a smile. “This epic tale gave me the opportunity to think deeply about aroma, how it enhances flavors and how it changes the experience of eating.” The menu merges New Orleans and Seattle cuisines with choose-your-own-adventure olfactory decisions that create a unique, individualized experience.

To enhance the festivities, beverages intentionally selected to pair with the food include  specially selected Wine Steward, Wine Sommelier, and Cocktail Flights, or, a specially-made Jitterbug Perfume wine from Chad Stock of Minimus Wine, an avant-garde Oregon winemaker. Beverages are not included in the ticket price.

THEATRICAL CREDITS

JITTERBUG PERFUME by Tom Robbins 
Copyright © 1984
Available in Bantam Trade Edition
Adapted by Terry Podgorski & Stephen Robinson
For Café Nordo

Director: Erin Brindley
Chef: Erin Brindley
Actors: Priscilla – Helen Roundhill
Alobar – Brian Picheu
Kudra – Marie Bolla
Pan the Goat God – Matt Manges
Ensemble: Chris Shea, Mara Palma, Lisa Viertel, Ronnie Hill, Opal Peachey, Madison Jade Jones.
Original Music: Annastasia Workman (keyboard, accordion)
Additional Musicians: Beth Fleenor (vocals, clarinet, electronics), Matt Manges (drums)
Costume Design: Fantasia Rose and Katrina Hess
Set Design: Terry Podgorski
Lighting Design: Ryan Dunn
Properties: Robin Macartney
Sound Design: Evan Mosher

FOR CALENDAR EDITORS

What:
Indulge all five senses as Nordo’s first in-house adaptation takes on this cult classic from beloved local writer Tom Robbins. Don your Mardi Gras beads and revel in humanity’s search for immortality as dueling perfumiers open Pan’s bottle, causing past, present, and future to collide at your table in a soaring ode to love eternal. Tickets include a four-course meal and the performance. Recommended for adults 18 years or order. The book, Jitterbug Perfume © 1984, was written by Tom Robbins. Adaptation by Terry Podgorski and Stephen Robinson for Café Nordo.

Where:
Café Nordo’s Culinarium
109 South Main Street
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 209-2002

When:
March 14 – May 12, 2019
Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.
Sundays at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets:
$99.00, includes the performance and a prix fixe menu. Beverage and cocktail service additional.
*suitable for audiences 18 years and older.
Online Box Office: bit.ly/JitterbugNordo

Photos:
Please find high-res assets for download here: http://bit.ly/JitterbugPerfume_PressRoom

Social:
Website: www.cafenordo.com
Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/CafeNordo/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cafenordo/
Instagram – @cafenordo
#jitterbugperfume

About Café Nordo
Food, like theater – and to that end, life itself – is a communal experience. Routines are safe and comforting, predictable, and pleasant. Café Nordo was born to shake things up; it’s a seismic culinary event wrapped in an unpredictable theatrical experience. Erin Brindley and Terry Podgorski created Café Nordo in 2009 with their pop-up food show, A Modern American Chicken. They have since reinvented the concept of dinner theater with 10 years of original, immersive theatrical productions that have garnered critical praise and a loyal subscriber base.

In 2015, they moved into a permanent venue called “Nordo’s Culinarium” where the Elliot Bay Book Company once lived in historic Pioneer Square. Café Nordo’s menus are created through relationships with local farmers, ranchers, and fisherman; Café Nordo’s shows are born from the hive mind of inventive composers, actors, visual artists, and carpenters. While the address remains the same from show to show, every other element will be a complete surprise for both frequent guests and first-timers.

19th Annual Soul Beach Music Festival Hosted by Aruba Announces Lineup Headliners John Legend and Charlie Wilson along with Ella Mai and H.E.R. Bringing the Heat Deon Cole to Headline Comedy Night Memorial Day Weekend May 22-27

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Special Guest DJ Jazzy Jeff

COMEDY NIGHT AND LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES BY AN ARRAY OF ARTISTS

LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Unveiling a star-studded lineup, The 19th Annual Soul Beach Music Festival hosted by Aruba is jam-packed with artistic luminosity which includes musical performances by John Legend, Charlie Wilson, Ella Mai, H.E.R., the comedic brilliance of Deon Cole and special guest DJ Jazzy Jeff bringing the epitome of lit entertainment to the stage Memorial Day weekend, May 22-27, 2019.

Aruba’s undeniable charm reveals the trifecta of a visually breath taking atmosphere, a multifaceted event and the energy that comes with camaraderie of people across the globe who glow up together and bask in the three-in-one experience featuring live music performances, comedy shows and beach parties. Soul Beach Music Festival Hosted by Aruba, previously named #4 by USA Today readers’ choice “10 Best Caribbean Celebrations” and #1 “Caribbean Summer Festival” by Jetsetter Magazine, boasts a truly unique and unforgettable event. It’s no wonder festival goers return year after year to Soul Beach Music Festivals’ mega gathering and the cherished experience of Aruba’s paradise.

For information about ticket sales, accommodations and the latest updates, sign up for CLUB SOUL BEACH by visiting http://www.soulbeach.com. Join the Soul Beach Music Festival, #SBMF19, community: follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SoulBeachMusic and become a fan of the 2019 Soul Beach Music Festival on www.Facebook.com/soulbeachmusic.

Sponsors:

The 2019 Soul Beach Music Festival is sponsored by Aruba Tourism Authority. Other sponsors include Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association, Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, Divi Resorts, Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive, Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & Casino, Eagle Aruba Resort & Casino, Hilton and Aruba Ports Authority.

Aruba
As one of the most revisited destinations in the Caribbean, Aruba—One Happy Island—is an island of contradictions, where pristine turquoise waters collide against the desert-like terrain of the north shore; where peace and relaxation coexist with wild and rugged adventures; where Dutch influence meets American ease; and where a diverse history parallels a bright future. Nestled in the southern Caribbean outside the fringes of the hurricane belt, the island is just a two-and-a-half-hour flight from Miami, and a four-hour flight from New York City and boasts year-round cooling trade winds with an average 82-degree temperature. Aruba offers beach-lovers, adrenaline junkies, relaxation-seekers, and everyone in between a slice of paradise with breathtaking beaches, a booming culinary scene of over 300 restaurants with 25+ located ideally on the water, world-famous festivals and events, exciting land and water activities, art galleries and museums, sumptuous spas, championship golf, exclusive shopping, and signature experiences such as cooling off in Conchi, Aruba’s natural pool—accessible only by foot or off-road vehicle. With all-inclusive options, boutique properties in charming Eagle Beach, high-rise branded resorts in Palm Beach, and cosmopolitan city hotels in Oranjestad, the island of contradictions provides the perfect getaway for both first-time guests and loyal visitors. As the most “digitally-savvy destination in the Caribbean” and recipient of numerous Adrian awards, including a Platinum in 2015, Arubahas long been recognized as a leader in innovation and creativity. Engage with Aruba on Instagram via @arubatourism and on Twitter via @aruba.

Centerstage Theatre Relaunches Education Program with the class “MAKERS! Making change through making plays” February 5th – March 14th

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Centerstage Theatre Arts Conservatory  is re-launching it’s education program with the class “MAKERS! Making change through making plays.” The class, for for youths ages 8-14, will be taught and lead by local Federal Way teacher Ryan Campeau. Ryan has teamed up with Centerstage to bring theatre to the children of our community. 

Class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Silver Lake Elementary in room 212 from 4:00pm – 5:30pm (childcare will be available following end of school day.)

Students will collaborate with each other to write, direct, and produce their new plays, enriching communication skills while boosting students’ confidence to be boldly creative. Centerstage welcomes all students ages 8 – 14 to attend this after–school drama camp. Registration begins January 17th and ends February 1st. The total cost of the camp is $120. All students wishing to attend should have a parent or guardian email Ashley@centerstagetheatre.com for registration materials. Scholarships are available for any student in need of financial aid; please email Ashley@centerstagetheatre.com for a scholarship application.

Address of camp: Silver Lake Elementary

Room 212

1310 SW 325th Pl.

Federal Way, WA 98023

Believing that theatre is an agent of challenge, change, and education, Centerstage Theatre presents and produces quality performances to enhance the lives of people and communities in Western Washington.

If you would like more information please contact Ashley at 253.661.1444 or email Ashley@centerstagetheatre.com

 “Rise Up, a Hamilton Tribute Band!” February 7th at the University of Puget Sound’s Schneebeck Concert Hall

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The tickets cost a lot less, and audiences come for the same reason – the music of Hamilton. Thursday, February 7, marks Tacoma’s opportunity to witness this phenomenon, when  “Rise Up, a Hamilton Tribute Band!” performs at 730pm at the University of Puget Sound’s Schneebeck Concert Hall.. Having originated in Seattle, Washington, the ensemble is a collective of top vocalists and musicians performing the amazing music from the record-breaking Broadway musical and winner of 11 Tonys including Best Musical. Sweeping the country, Hamilton merges hip hop, R&B and Broadway, and has been sweeping the country by storm.

Rise Up delivers a performance that captures all the sophistication, detail and emotion of the music of “Hamilton”. Rise Up has performed extensively in the Northwest, delighting sold-out audiences at performing arts centers, festivals and clubs.  They are on the web at: facebook.com/RiseUpSeattleBand

Tickets for the concert are $13 general admission, and available at the UPS Information Center, or through tickets.pugetsound.edu.  For more information, call 253-879-3100. Presented by ASUPS Student Programs.

SHYAN SELAH HAS BEEN NAMED EDUCATION CHAIR FOR THE NAACP – SEATTLE CHAPTER

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International Creative Artist and Entrepreneur Shyan Selah has been named as the new Education Chair Board Member for the Seattle Chapter of the prestigious and historic civil rights organization The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). A grandson of Civil Rights Activists and Live Performance pioneers, Shyan comes to the NAACP with over 20 years experience incorporating Youth and Education advocacy throughout his professional entertainment career.

Taking his own personal story – first as a black student athlete growing up in the Pacific Northwest, to his experience in education and sports and his journey into Hollywood for music and business – Shyan has provided powerful sessions that have rocked college, high school, middle school and corporate audiences blending his soul-fused music style and raw personal story with high impact issues that range from bullying, gang violence, sports and entertainment, civil rights, black history and a myriad of other socially relevant topics affecting the culture at the education and corporate levels. His fusion of live performance, cultural diversity and bold testimony have made him one of the most powerful speakers/advocates in the region. Although Shyan has brought his message to countless high schools and colleges over the years, his work for youth has been most prominent in his hometown of Federal Way where he’s received the School Board award in 2014/15 and the Federal Way School District HERO Award in 2015/16 and 2016/17.

As the Founder/CEO of Brave New World, his business endeavors have given him the opportunity to work in unique and viable alliances with industry powerhouses such as Apple, INgrooves, The Orchard, ASCAP, BMI, NBA, NFL, MLB, AMAZON, Youtube, Facebook, and others. In addition to his position at the NAACP, Shyan also serves as a board member to The KING AWARDS, an official organization based on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the SCLC. Through his position at the NAACP, Shyan is looking forward to utilizing his skills and passion to further the expansion and raise awareness about the NAACP via education advocacy for all of its members and citizens in the community.