Miriam Rhoden-Shedden has been an attorney since December 2016. She is barred in Jamaica, Vermont, and Maryland and will be starting the process of becoming barred in DC in February 2024. Since 2022, she has handled family law cases and recently started handling landlord and tenant matters.

She firmly believes that knowledge is power and it is her objective, as well as mine, to impart as much information as I can so people are empowered. 

 During this conversation we discuss the following topics:
 1. What happens if your child(ren) are taken by the state? Resources for low income parents; 
 2. With aging parents, what can you do to handle their affairs if they become incapacitated; 
 3. How can parents legally make decisions for their special needs adult children; 
 4. Do grandparents have any rights to your children?;
 5. How can fathers ensure that they are a part of their children’s lives when the mother is withholding access;
 6. How does custody impact child support in Maryland? 
and more!

Miriam's contact information:
Email: miriam@sheddenlawllc.com
Phone: (301) 223-0155

Family Law Court Forms (Maryland) https://www.courts.state.md.us/family/family-forms
(If you're in a different state, Google "pro se forms" and enter your state)

Information for future lawyers: 
(This is for the P.G. County Area)
Law Link Student Internship Program - www.mylaw.org/law-links-internship

Podcast website: www.blacknonprofitsandbusinesses.com

Ep. #82 - This is a topic that has become near and dear to my heart because it's something I'm currently in the process of doing. Many people in the Black community have lost MILLIONS because we were never taught about wills, probate, trusts, power of attorney, etc.  The lack of this knowledge is why gentrification is happening in Black neighborhoods all over the United States. Well, I want to help us know better so we can do better. And please...please pass this information on to your loved ones, especially your children!

We Discuss:
What's the difference between a will and a trust?
What is probate? How can it be avoided?
How do I find an attorney? What should I look for?
How much does it cost to do a will or a trust?
Are online wills okay? Legal?
And much more!

In this episode, I am having a conversation with Attorney David Harty, who specializes in Estate Planning.  He has been practicing law for more than 40 years. He served as a judge for several years and quite frankly, he knows his stuff! For the last 20-plus years, he has focused on estate planning and we're fortunate to have him still serving; especially "our" community.  

If you want to contact Mr. Harty, his email is hartylaw.dh@gmail.com

My Exit Plan - The Workbook was written by Rhonda D. Green
This book is so well put together that I decided to become an affiliate so please purchase using this link!
The link to purchase is https://amzn.to/3tWypaW. 

The link to the YouTube video featuring Mr. Harty - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwB6wwGpwcI
It's a must see!

If you want more information about me, visit linktr.ee/electladykim

Ep. #73 -  Bradford and Crystal Usher developed a love for cold-pressed juice, and understanding the benefits that it could have on the body. That it could serve as a remedy. In 2019, they created Juice Remedy, a Health and Wellness company that offers delicious; nutrient-filled juice, Sea Moss and other products that will help remedy your life.  Each individual remedy is made with all-natural fruit and vegetables and LOTS of love!

Website - https://www.juiceremedy.org/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/juice_remedy

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/juiceremedy

Black Nonprofits and Business Podcast

Website - https://www.blacknonprofitsandbusinesses.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/black_nonprofits_biz_podcast/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/blacknonprofitsandbusinesses

Ep. #72 –  Empowering Cuts was founded by Joshua Santiago in 2017 to use his talent of cutting hair by paying it forward to individuals that couldn’t afford it. Having an understanding that homelessness doesn’t just reside in his hometown of Philadelphia he travels the country providing free haircuts for individuals in dire need and from that, a nonprofit organization was birthed.  

Website - https://empoweringcuts.org/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/empoweringcuts_

The young lady Joshua picked up on the highway
Nonprofit Website - https://teamgraceproject.org

IG - https://www.instagram.com/the.grace.project.pa

Honorable mention:
Shirley Raines
Website - https://www.super.social/ss/shirley

IG - https://www.instagram.com/beauty2thestreetz

Increase Your Income – eBook
Soon-to-be-released!

Website - https://www.welfareto6figures.com/

Ep. #71 - Grants Works helps organizations, businesses, and municipalities identify, acquire, manage, and comply with government and foundation grants.

Grants Works was founded by Patrice Davis, a grant management professional with 15 years of direct experience. After 10 years in the advertising and marketing industries, she changed careers and became adept at managing the complexities of government grants in various professional roles at national and local nonprofit organizations, a top research university, and as a federal employee.

Website: https://grantsworks.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grantsworks

Instagram: @grantsworks

Podcast Website:  www.blacknonprofitsandbusinesses.com

Podcast Instagram: @black_nonprofits_biz_podcast

Nonprofit (Black America Cares) Website:  www.blackamericacares.org

Be sure to stay connected on all social media sites!

Link to Walmart Grant - https://walmart.org/how-we-give/local-community-grants

Additional support for nonprofits from Walmart - https://www.walmart.com/nonprofits

Ep. #70 - Kids driving you crazy? Trust and believe you are not alone!
I normally talk about nonprofit organizations or businesses but someone posted something on FB about how she and her children (adult children) were relating.

The topic hit home for a lot of people so we decided to have a conversation about it. I'm speaking with Romona Williams who's a single mother, and Tony Nix, a single Black dad.  The purpose of this episode is to discuss how we can best relate to our children in a way that they'll hear our hearts. Yes...they'll be a little venting too, after all, we're only human, but we want to find solutions that will benefit both us and our kids.

Be sure to check out Episode #69. It's a discussion I had with Rashawnda James, a licensed therapist to discuss growing up with toxic parents and how to survive the trauma of this situation. This is actually a FREE therapy session and highly recommended. 

Romona Williams and Tony Nix are both on Facebook.

Find all info about the podcast at
https://www.blacknonprofitsandbusinesses.com/

Green Elephant Ad
https://www.grocharity.com/joingreenelephant

Upcoming Project
How anyone can go from being on welfare to earning over $100K WITHOUT a degree!
https://linktr.ee/welfareto6figures

Ep. #69 -  Rashawnda James is a licensed therapist, self-care coach, speaker, and content creator. She has achieved success in helping women prioritize their self-healing and be their unapologetic selves. Rashawnda owns her own story of emotional disconnection and unhealed trauma that has led her to advocate for women to step into their own story, feel empowered, and experience an aligned, beautiful life. Rashawnda is the creator of the Affirm and Align experience, a coaching program designed to provide the tools necessary for healing. She is the content creator for free mental health videos educating others on the importance of self-care, journaling, and healing.

Website - www.rashawndajames.com
IG: @rashawndajames
Youtube - Rashawnda James - YouTube

Daughters of Toxic Black Mothers Facebook Group –  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2488251297875242

Black Nonprofits and Businesses Podcast Contact Info:

Website – www.blacknonprofitsandbusinesses.com

IG: @black_nonprofits_biz_podcast

Twitter - https://twitter.com/ThePodcast4Us

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/blacknonprofitsandbusinesses

eBook – www.welfareto6figures.com

Ep. #68 – Robert Cradle is the Founder of Rob’s Barbershop Community Foundation.  Rob started out as an owner of a barbershop in Odenton, Maryland. In fact, he was the first Black man to open a barbershop in that area. As the shop grew into a successful establishment, Rob discovered there was a homeless shelter close by with individuals who couldn’t afford his services. So he decided to use his shop as the groundwork to build a community friendly human service organization.

Rob eventually closed his shop and focused his efforts on starting an organization that would allow him to expand his dedication to serving the community. He works with clients of residential, transitional, emergency housing facilities and public schools and builds barbershops and hair salons in their facility. He also builds dog grooming stations.

Rob’s Website: www.therbcf.com

Rob’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/robert.cradle

My Website - www.blacknonprofitsandbusinesses.com

Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/black_nonprofits_biz_podcast/

The eBook - www.welfareto6figures.com

Ep. #67 – If you're Black, have you ever been to Yellowstone Park? Do you even know about it? Taylor Bland is a Conservation Nation Fellow. (You’ll have to listen to this episode to learn what that is). As a Black woman in a White-male dominated field, she wants to give people from underrepresented communities someone to look up to, and go to if they need a pathway into this industry. Taylor is dedicated to helping wolves in Yellowstone National Park in Montana. She started out volunteering for the Wolf Project, but is now getting paid to do what she loves.

As a Technician for the Yellowstone Wolf Project and Conservation Nation Fellow, Taylor conducts public outreach and education, tracking and monitoring wolf packs, observing wolf behaviors and helping park visitors see wolves. She is definitely a role model and mentor to younger people who are interested in a career in conversation.

Connect with Taylor
Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/taylor.bland.5

IG - https://www.instagram.com/taylorlbland/

Magazine Article - https://bit.ly/3P67mhP

Conservation Nation - https://conservationnation.org/

Connect with Podcast Host

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/blacknonprofitsandbusinesses

IG - https://www.instagram.com/black_nonprofits_biz_podcast/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/ThePodcast4Us

Upcoming eBook - https://www.welfareto6figures.com/

Ep. #66 – At the age of 48, Harold Leffall was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He was extremely shocked and devastated because earlier that year, he witnessed the death of two of his younger friends due to cancer.

Scientific evidence proved that the consumption of diet sodas, high fat dairy products (consisting of cheese that he loved a lot), fried foods, processed meat, and added sugars, and even microwaved popcorn, all contained cancer-causing agents.

Listen as Harold shares how he was able to beat cancer through changing his lifestyle, and is now helping others do the same. Harold has been featured on Good Day Charlotte, Good Morning Chattanooga, Black Enterprise, Best Self Atlanta and Entrepreneur magazines and authored four books: Brother CEO, Living from Within, I AM ENOUGH and Juicing 101. He is the Founder/CEO of Good Living Now, a health supplement company based in Charlotte, NC. 

Harold’s Info

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCmCPr8lAQX3tAtcMndAwhg

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/haroldleffalljr

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/haroldleffall

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thejuiceguy54

Link to order products - https://www.youareenoughnow.com/black-seed-oil-health-benefits.html#/.

My Info
Website -  https://www.blacknonprofitsandbusinesses.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/blacknonprofitsandbusinesses

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/black_nonprofits_biz_podcast

Gotta new eBook launching soon!
How I Went From Welfare to over $100K! Without a Degree!!!
Website - https://www.welfareto6figures.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fromwelfareto6figures

Ep. #65 – Art of Discovery (AOD) – Founder, Tamika Melvin

Art of Discovery’s mission is to empower youth to discover their talent by educating them through creative art programs and services.  They offer a variety of programs, ranging from, Creative Writing & Screen Writing, Life & Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Music, Singing & Dancing, Graphic Design, and more!

​- Artistry has a proven track record to be a powerful tool for creating positive social change.

- AOD works with the community instead of for the community.

Website: https://aod22.org

IG: @artofdiscovery22

Tamika’s IG: @litqueenmek

Honorable Mentions:
Indi Felder IG: @indifelder

Shontel Greene IG: @shontel_greene

Podcast Host
Website: https://www.blacknonprofitsandbusinesses.com
IG: @black_nonprofits_biz_podcast

eBook: https://www.welfareto6figures.com

Nonprofit Website:  https://www.blackamericacares.org

Ep. #64 - Choose to DO, Inc. builds confidence and esteem for underserved black youth 12-17 years old, to embrace healthy mental development by introducing them to applicable skills and resources that foster socioemotional well-being.

This organization was founded by Dozie Oheri who is currently the CEO.  She started Choose to DO, Inc. because of her experience as an educator, as a caregiver and from personal growth and development. Through her experiences listed above and through Choose to DO, Inc., she has made it her job to empower our youth.

I also speak with the first intern I’ve had on the show. Her name is Sha’nya Meade and she shares a little of what it’s like to be an intern working for a nonprofit. And if you’re in need of an intern for your organization or business you definitely want to tune in because we talk about that process as well. So sit back and relax and let’s get into this awesome conversation!

Website: https://choosetodoinc.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/choosetodoinc

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmsc2PY2D63QF8G3jaSUeg

Instagram: @choosetodoinc

Kim’s eBook – From Welfare to 6-Figures – Website : www.welfareto6figures.com

Podcast Website – www.blacknonprofitsandbusinesses.com

Nonprofit (Black America Cares) Website – www.blackamericacares.org

Be sure to follow me on all social media sites!

Ep. #81 - As a senior HR professional in the Federal Government, Dalton Grisham will help you land your dream job and take your career to the next level. He has helped clients like transform their resumes, hone their applications, and improve their interview skills to dramatically increase their odds of landing their dream job!

Dalton's website - https://grishamadvising.com

(How to use the code: You have to listen to the episode to get it! Once you've done that, got to his website and go to "Get Started" and complete the information. On the line that says "Referral Information", enter the code indicated in the podcast conversation.  HURRY!  He's only accepting 15 people initially. He may open it up again later so be sure to stay connected.)

Everything you need to know about me and what I do can be found here:

https://linktr.ee/ElectLadyKim

“Olive plant leaves (Olea europaea L.) has been used for centuries in folk medicine to treat diabetes and other chronic illnesses.

Website:  www.herbalresults.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heru.oforiatta

How Bro. Heru Makes Money With Stocks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfDSPu24MDs

Everlasting Life Restaurant - https://www.eliferestaurant.com

Run From the Cure – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAa1hyJNXkE

Chef Babette Davis – Instagram - @chefbabette

People and Products to Google/Research

Vitex

Quercetin

Dr. Jessica Rose (COVID)

Dr. Pierre Kory (COVID)

Dr. Paul Marik (COVID)

Dr. Mary Newport (Dementia and Alzheimer)

Lena Cup (for women)

All Natural Pads

Ep. #62 -This episode is just in time for Father’s Day! We’re celebrating all fathers on June 19, 2022.

Shon Hart is the Executive Director of InvolvedDad, a married father of three, a premier keynote speaker and a leading authority on fatherhood. He brings over 10 years of collective work experience managing and leading fatherhood initiatives. He serves on various boards whose focus is empowering and making a difference in their communities. As Executive Director of InvolvedDad, Shon supports and trains practitioners, government agencies, and researchers on how to ensure fathers contribute to the healthy well-being of their children. 

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL DADS!

Involved Dad Contact Information
Website - https://www.involveddad.org/

Shon’s website - https://www.shonhart.com/

Instagram - @shonhart_

Twitter - @shonhart17

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InvolvedDad

Breaking myths about black fatherhood this Father’s Day - https://www.chicagoreporter.com/breaking-myths-about-black-fatherhood-this-fathers-day/

Affidavit of Parentage – What is it? https://elegantquestion.com/what-is-a-parentage-affidavit/

Bad Dad Rehab Movie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE_dkmRdSSo

Secret to Success / S2S Podcast with Eric Thomas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFxKR0lwSbw

Interested in sharing about your nonprofit organization or business? Visit our website at  www.blacknonprofitsandbusinesses.com

Ep. #61 - Tashiek Hawkins is a Hair Expert and the owner and founder of “Covered Care Hair Loss Center”, a trusted leader in Hair Loss solutions. She specializes in Cranial Prosthesis, Hair Replacement & Hair Restoration services. She also provides care and support to Veterans & Patients experiencing hair loss from medical conditions or treatments. Join us as we discuss alopecia and other causes of hair loss.

John Tucker was gracious enough to be a part of this conversation and represent the men who’ve experienced living with alopecia. He’s from the DC Metropolitan area and has an impressive career working at Catholic Charities. During this conversation John mentions his daughter, Janelle who specializes in creating health and wellness products.

Tashiek Hawkins

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoveredCare

Instagram: @coveredcare

John’s daughter’s Product Information. Her name is Jannelle

Contact: https://linqapp.com/livin_abundantly103

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinabundantly103

Instagram: @livinabundantly103

Melanin for Sale
https://www.melanubia.com/blogs/news/update-2020-melanin-is-worth-over-500-per-gram

Increase melanin levels: What to know

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-to-increase-melanin

Black America Cares Volunteers

Email: BlackAmericaCares@yahoo.com

Website: www.BlackAmericaCares.org

She decided to start her own transportation service. Her company is affectionately named for her childhood nickname “Girlie” given to her by her younger brother Grayson. Now that Girlie Transportation has arrived…she has combined her love of driving and seeing new places with great conversation.

Phone: 202.938.7875

Website: https://girlietransport.com

Email: Girlie1@girlietransport.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GirlieTransportation

Instagram: @girlietransportationllc

Honorable Mention: Comedienne Mo’Nique

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealmoworldwide/

Howard University Small Business Development Center
DC SBDC Lead Center at the Howard University School of Business

Our nonprofit website: BlackAmericaCares.org

Ep. #59 ElevateHer, Inc. is a registered 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization created and led by Black women that trains and deploys Black and Latina women to deliver culturally and linguistically competent public and community health services to their communities.

Valarie's heritage is rooted in a family full of African American preachers, teachers, and entrepreneurs, with parents who were Mississippi-tried civil rights advocates of the 1960s. She brings her relentless pursuit of justice for humanity to her work on behalf of women, children, and Black communities around the world.

Websites:

Elevate Her - https://elevatehernow.org/

Being Well While Black - https://beingwellwhileblack.org/

Being Well While Black – Twitter - @blackbeingwell

Find Your Representative - https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/

Ballotpedia.org – Elections Calendar - https://ballotpedia.org/Elections_calendar

Register to Vote – www.vote.org

Congressional Black Caucus website - https://cbc.house.gov/

Learn About the Congressional Black Caucus - https://ballotpedia.org/Congressional_Black_Caucus

Other Mentions:

Stacey Abrams Book – Lead From The Outside (available on Amazon)

Mahogany Books – (Black-Owned Bookstore) - https://www.mahoganybooks.com/

How to Find Upcoming Bills - https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/

Article about possible child marriage - https://www.newsweek.com/tennessee-marriage-bill-horrifying-law-children-wed-1695380

Article about Ketanji Brown Jackson ruling against Black workers - https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/02/21/ketanji-brown-jackson-clemon-lockheed-settlement-bias/

Black Nonprofit & Business Pages

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackAmericaCares

Instagram - @black_nonprofits_biz_podcast

Twitter - @ThePodcast4Us

Ep. #58 - Marcel Dixon joins us to share why he's challenging James Clyburn for his seat in South Carolina in the 6th district. He's running on a reparations platform, and wants protected status for Black Americans, land allotments etc. Mr. Clyburn’s term ends on Jan. 3, 2023, however he is running for re-election.

Marcel has always been known for being bold when it comes to speaking against structural injustices and impatient when it comes to implementing solutions to solve problems that persisted for too long.  He believes we deserve better, and you deserve to have someone you know will truly fight and speak up for you. He promises, if we help send him to DC, he’ll do just that.

Website: https://marcelforcongress.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcelforcongress

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Marcel4Congress

Register to Vote:  https://vote.gov/

South Carolina Election Office: https://www.scvotes.gov/

YouTube Videos

Clip with Marcel confronting Jim Clyburn (1st 15 min) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytYcKs0FFuE&t=157s

Caroline speaking Gullah and English - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCd5W4gwJsI&t=449s

Gullah Geechee Food Traditions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvUUgNFYVNk

Articles: 
Cost Of Racism: U.S. Economy Lost $16 Trillion Because Of Discrimination, Bank Says
U.S. Economy Lost $16 Trillion Because Of Racism, Citigroup Says : Updates: The Fight Against Racial Injustice : NPR

8 Successful and Aspiring Black Communities Destroyed by White Neighbors
https://atlantablackstar.com/2013/12/04/8-successful-aspiring-black-communities-destroyed-white-neighbors/

#57 - There is a need for more Black men to be involved in education as teachers, mentors and volunteers. It’s not enough just to be Black and a man, you must also have the heart, intelligence and integrity to impact lives. I’m proud to say I’ve connected with a man who works with Black men who are doing exactly that. They possess all of the above traits and are impacting lives daily.

Any community is a mixture of families, businesses, and interconnected networks, but strong communities begin with the presence of strong families. As men are protectors of their homes and families, they are also protectors of the community. Get connected with support & resources to assist you with your teaching, mentoring, volunteering and even your fatherhood journey.

Website: www.IAmInDemand.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamindemand

Instagram: @indemand313

Twitter: @indemand313

Black-Owned Business Ad

Signature Only Cleaning Service - https://www.socleaningservice.com

Phone: (202) 845-3254

Ep. #56 - Boss Transport & Family Services was started in 2006 by CEO Williametta Woods. They began by qualifying for and maintaining contracts with Fairfax and Loudoun County in Virginia. Their goal is to continue to expand and serve the general public across the United States. With only $3000 in the account, her son George took over the company, and they’re now not only expanding their services, their revenue has grown to nearly a million dollars!

After focusing primarily on transportation, they are also planning to have services that can assist people with needs inside of their home.  

​They are a company designed to help make the lives of older adults and people with special needs living in the United States, easier and more comfortable. They provide ambulatory transportation, wheelchair transportation, stretcher, and concierge services.

They also offer specialized transportation for people with non-emergency medical needs in the greater Washington metropolitan area. 

Boss Transport carries a fleet of sedans, SUVs, and wheelchair-accessible vans, stretcher vans - guaranteed safe, clean, and on time.

If you need to arrange for transportation, please call 703-256-6166

Boss Transportation Contacts:

Website: https://www.bosstransport.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BossTransportFamilyServices

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btfsblackcar/

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjdP5hFxZEY&t=128s

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boss-transport-and-family-services/

Black-Owned Business Ad:

Moms Advocate and Maternal Advisor (M.A.M.A.)

https://mamabirthservices.com/

Ep. #55 – Don Adams is the founder of Finding Fathers Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community association of student members and business leaders that help to create more awareness and support for fatherless children and their families. By building a community of support for fatherless children through dynamic networking strategies and creative partnerships, they look to support those affected by the negative results that being fatherless can have on a child, family, community, and society. 

Website: https://findingfathersinc.org/

(Links to their social media pages are available on the website)

Black-Owned Business FREE ad

Royalty's One Stop Shop – Royalty’s One Stop Shop (royalty-sonestopshop.com)

Movie mentioned: Claudine, released in 1974

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp3FL1TTkac&t=22s

They're Dragging Out the 'Absent Black Fathers' Myth Again. Can We Give it a Rest?

 Link: https://www.newsweek.com/absent-black-fathers-myth-racism-1509085

Ep. 54 - Rashad Morton is the founder of Black Tech Networks. He believes there is a desperate need in our community to help train people and provide career assistance for people getting into tech, so he started a nonprofit dedicated to supporting a network of mentors helping more Blacks transition into the technology industry and be successful.

We know finding the right path in tech is hard and getting real advice is not always easy. This is where Black Tech Networks will allow you to meet with professionals in the industry to get career advice and training for a fast-growing field with unlimited opportunities.

Website - https://www.blacktechnetworks.org/

Twitter - @coolcap_12

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/blacktechnetworks/

YouTube Video - How I went from help desk to AWS certified Devops engineer!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTkTr9UpTyM

Article – “What it’s Like Being A Black Man In Technology” - https://hbr.org/2021/03/what-its-like-to-be-a-black-man-in-tech

Resource for Blacks in Technology
Stomping the Divide - Blacks In Technology

Black Business – Brakes and Rotors (Donavon Brown Sr.)

Website - https://brakes-rotors.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brakes_and_rotors/

Ep. #80 - At Your Family, Your Legacy, Whitney Thompkins is your family’s life insurance advisor. After gaining invaluable experience working alongside a successful producer who was catering to a high net-worth, mature clientele, Whitney found her calling in sharing her wealth of knowledge with young families. In the midst of building her own family, she witnessed firsthand the critical importance of making informed decisions from the very beginning.

She is now taking what she learned and sharing it with her community, and she’s sharing it with us. Listen as she breaks down how important it is to have life insurance, and how $100 a month can lead to generational wealth!

Her Website - www.yourfamilyyourlegacy.com

(All of her social media connections are on her website)

Everything you need to know about me and what I do can be found here:

https://linktr.ee/ElectLadyKim

Ep. #53 – Yannick Formbor is the founder of Blossom Youth, an organization dedicated to promoting education for youth through sports/basketball in Africa. Yannick is from Douala, one of the biggest metropolitan areas in Cameroon (Central Africa).

He was discovered playing ball while in a basketball camp called Basketball Without Borders.  Soon after the camp he was offered an opportunity to pursue his education and basketball dream at St Patrick High School in Elizabeth NJ. He went on to play at Drexel U and the rest is history. Listen as he shares his journey from Cameroon to the United States on a basketball scholarship and how he’s helping other kids possibly do the same thing.

Blossom Youth – www.blossomyouth.org

Basketball Without Borders - https://www.fiba.basketball/bwb

Logo Designer – www.theartkartelnyc.com (Ray & Suave)

HBCU Prep School - www.hbcuprepschool.com

Ep. #52 - Robert Bass is running for Sheriff for Montgomery County Maryland. 

Through hard work and perseverance, Rob Bass became an All-American Linebacker and earned the opportunity to play in the NFL.  After time with the Packers and the Bears, he left the game to become Player Development Director for The Miami Dolphins.

The call to serve his fellow teammates and the community at large is what drew him to police work. Listen as we share a candid interview about why I don’t like law enforcement and how Mr. Bass tries to change my mind. He also shares what he will do to make our communities safer and use his leadership to help implement policies and a culture of acceptance for all.

Website - www.bassforsheriff.com

Info about Rashawn Ray

Website - www.rashawnray.com

Info about Black-Owned Business

Website - www.henandfin.com

Article about Casey Goodson
(CORRECTION: Jason Meade actually shot and killed Goodson, not Peter Tobin)
An Ohio deputy is charged with murder in the shooting of Casey Goodson Jr. : NPR

Our website – www.BlackAmericaCares.org

Ep. #51 – Have you prepared for Giving Tuesday 2021? Don’t worry if you haven’t. It’s November 30th this year and if you’re listening to this before Thanksgiving, you’ve still got time. But you’ll need to hurry! Michael Dozier is a Nonprofit expert with years of experience in Nonprofit Consulting. Erecia Williams is a Graphic Web Designer who’s helping nonprofits get their websites and online presence in perfect, professional order, and together, they’re working to help make your Giving Tuesday Campaign a huge success! Their ideas and tips along with the information in our notes is certain to help make this easier to understand and navigate through.

Erecia (E-ree-Kuh) Williams Website – www.OdessaPub.com

Michael Dozier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldozier

Giving Tuesday Link – www.givingtuesday.org

Charity Water Video - The Spring - The charity: water story - YouTube

Giving Tuesday Video Sample #1 - Donate Today for Giving Tuesday - YouTube

Sample Self-Made Video -  https://fb.watch/95CRAXNZkF/

Sample Self-Made Video 2 - https://fb.watch/95D9DRrYyn/

FREE Advertising for Black Businesses email – BlackAmericaCares@yahoo.com

Put “Black Business Ad” in the subject line.

Ep. #50 - Erecia (E-ree-KUH) Williams is the founder of a graphic web design agency that specializes in the design and development of websites and branding. She’s worked with major companies like Covergirl, Morgan Stanley, Campbell Soup and SiriusXM. Through her agency, she and her team become an important part of their clients by understanding their brand strategy and focus. They help their clients achieve higher conversions and overall long-term online success.

Erecia has a loving heart and a giving spirit. She uses her talent to help others who serve our communities by helping nonprofits create or enhance their website. Her nonprofit rates are discounted so be sure to check her out. Erecia also volunteers with Black Girls Code, a nonprofit organization that helps Black girls learn how to code. Oh…and she also has a clothing brand! See the Instagram link below.

Website – www.odessapub.com

Facebook – www.facebook.com/erecia

Instagram – @erecia_odessa

Clothing Brand on Instagram - @000000brand

YouTube Channel – www.youtube.com/user/EreciasWebDesign

Black Girls Code – www.blackgirlscode.com

Udemy (to learn HTML) – www.udemy.com

Ep. #49 - In 2017 at age 27, Azurae was 5 months pregnant with a 10-month-old baby when she became a widow. Realizing there was a niche for young, Black widows and widowers who were underserved, she started a new 501(c)3 nonprofit in 2020.

​Young, Black & Widowed Inc. is a progressive nonprofit, plus podcast, which connects Black Millennials & Generation Z widow and widowers to a daily one-on-one peer support line.  They have weekly grief support groups, they educate you about grief resources, survivor benefits, scholarships to impact their careers as well as a community podcast.

On the podcast, they discuss listener-submitted issues that affect the Black community such as: the mental challenges of being alone during Covid-19, especially as a widow or widower, the challenges of solo-parent during a global pandemic, the disproportionate loss of life in the Black community and much more. 

Website: https://www.youngblackwidowed.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngblackwidowed

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YoungBlackWidowed

Ep. #48 - Adrian Devezin is the Founder and Executive Director of Empowr. Through Empowr he creates a school-to-career pipeline for Black youth, by teaching in-demand and high-paying tech career skills, which helps to build Black wealth and uplift the Black community.

Empowr is looking for volunteers! Through this organization, you’ll help them create the school-to-career pipeline. Anyone who wishes to volunteer is welcome; however, they have some specialized roles they’re we are looking to fill.

If you, or anyone you know has the following skills, please let them know about Empowr.  You can email them at volunteering@empowrco.org

Some of what Empowr needs:
Social Media Influencers (or anyone with a following)

Marketing Experts

Curriculum Creators

And Engineers! (Machine Learning, Swift, Kotlin, SQL, AWS, WordPress)

Website: www.empowrco.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpowrOrg

Instagram: www.instagram.com/empowrco

Adrian’s YouTube Interview:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulnXPiCV9RU&t=837s

Article: Who makes $200K in DC?
Link: Who makes $200K in DC? - Technical.ly DC

13-yr old creates Scannable T-Shirts that teach Black History
Instagram: www.instagram.com/official_iam_apparel

Ep. #47 – Proactive Patient Advocacy, Inc.’s (PPA) main focus is the senior community at large. Oftentimes, seniors may feel they are overlooked, misunderstood, and are not being heard. PPA is here to fill that gap. While seniors are their main focus, they will assist anyone in the community that needs their help or services. 

PPA is a non-profit based organization that strives to Engage, Encourage, Empower, and Educate!  They assist their clients, particularly the senior community to navigate through the ever changing and sometimes daunting healthcare system "proactively."

Website: proactivepatientadvocacy.org

Facebook: facebook.com/proactivepatientadvocacy

Instagram: @proactivepatientadvocacyinc

Twitter: @devone_angela

NOTE: Are you familiar with the EMTALA Act? You CANNOT be denied care at any emergency room due to lack of being able to pay your co-pay or any fee at all! KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!

Ep. #46 – Young Men of Distinction is a mentorship organization for elementary through high school young men to prepare them for life after high school. Their motto is “Helping to Create Generational Wealth & Empowerment”

Website: www.youngmenofdistinction.org

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/ymod18

Instagram: @youngmenofdistinction19

Youtube Channel: (1) Young Men of Distinction - YouTube

The State of Young Black Men:  (1) The State of Young BlackMen - YouTube

Finding Fathers: www.findingfathersinc.org

Ep. #45 - Mississippi Center for Re-Entry (MS Reentry), formerly known as Mississippi Justice Center; was founded by Cynetra Freeman, who faced a 3 year minimum mandatory sentence for Trafficking Heron (Heroin) in 2010. While incarcerated, she helped her public defender fight her case and on top of that, she lost her job, home, car and personal valuables due to the length of time she was incarcerated. After her case was resolved and she was released from jail, Cynetra quickly realized the importance of having post-release services available. She was able to find her way and reestablished herself back into her community after one year. She is now using her life lessons and passion to serve, to help others reestablish their lives too.

Website: www.msreentry.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/msreentry

Instagram: @msreentry

Ep. #44 - With over 20 years of experience as a public relations practitioner in the public sector, Jill has managed communication projects from every aspect of the nonprofit industry---from grassroots organizations and professional associations to higher education and the Federal government.  This multi-faceted experience has positioned Jill as an expert in cause-related marketing and nonprofit development and management.  In her role as principal of The Savvy Servant, Jill coaches thousands of servant leaders who are on a mission to help change communities and transform lives.   
Jill’s clients have been invited to speak at the White House, before congress, and in front of massive live audiences on five (5) continents; appeared on, and featured in, CNN, HLN, Nightline, BBC, BET, TVOne, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, Forbes, Ebony, USAToday, LA Times, Washington Post, Huffington Post, and; have been nationally recognized with countless accolades, honors and awards for their contributions to society. 

Website: www.thesavvyservant.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSavvyServant

Instagram: @thesavvyservant
Youtube: 10 Nonprofits Every Black Community Needs - (12) 1 of 10 Nonprofit Programs Every Black Community Needs - YouTube

Free Fundraising Information - www.BuildingMyNonprofit.com
Apply for PPP Loan – www.nav.com

Learn about DC Employee Rights – www.vetsgroup.org

Ep. #79 - As an educator, licensed attorney, and connector, Shakisha has been privileged to speak with individuals, families, co-workers, community groups, and conferences full of people from all walks of life. She speaks on topics such as estate planning, multi- and inter-generational wealth building, Black wealth, business planning, heir’s property, and servant leadership.

Shakisha’s Website – https://www.thelegacycounselor.com/

Shakisha’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shakishamorgan/

The Legacy Counselor IG Page - https://www.instagram.com/thelegacycounselor/

Shakisha’s Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/maryandmarthapodcast/

Kim’s Podcast Website – https://linktr.ee/thebnbpodcast

Kim’s Podcast Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/black_nonprofits_biz_podcast/

Other Resources

Connect with Black attorneys nationwide  - https://aaattorneynetwork.com/

Article about Allen Iverson – (It was $32 Million)  https://atlantablackstar.com/2020/06/10/allen-iverson-is-a-decade-away-from-receiving-his-32-million-trust-fund-payment-from-reebok/#:~:text=Allen%20Iverson%20will%20receive%20a%20%2432%20million%20trust,former%20CEO%20Paul%20Fireman%20was%20with%20the%20brand

Link to Part 1 – My Exit Plan – Are You Prepared? - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GCmRoyvdFtxb7q1EmUH0a?si=EjrpbW08ScCx-Bx3-IPFEA

Ep. #43 - After experiencing the losses of both his parents, a younger brother and his son, Tony Lynch found himself in a place of pain and conflict. After realizing he was struggling, he sought out help in different organizations and in different areas only to find there were more resources for women and children, and not enough for men.  Some were for women only or they were family based but nothing specifically for men.

"Memories of Us" provides support for grieving men.  They offer a supportive environment and information for every man and anyone who needs it.

Since 2019, their one-of-a-kind support group is composed of a welcoming and experienced community with individuals who are ready to listen, share advice, and offer whatever they can to help.  They are proud to be a reliable source of comfort, compassion, and understanding. Their goal is to help one another by assisting in resolving problems, teaching important practices, and offering additional resources.

Website: www.memories2.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griefsupportformen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memor.ies4us/

Youtube: (1) Memories Of Us podcast - YouTube

Find a Black Therapist
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/african-american

https://www.black-love-therapy.com/

https://blacktherapistnetwork.com

Jeshiqua White (“J”)  is the founder of “Project Love Strong” whose mission is to promote community-based philanthropy in underrepresented and disenfranchised communities. They’re a 501c3 community entity that provides basic personal essentials, food, clothing, hairs cuts, and resources to those without.

Website: www.projectlovestrong.org

Facebook: Project Love Strong | Facebook
Instagram: www.instagram.com/project_love_strong

BAC-TECH Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/BlackAmericaCares

Ep. #41 - Aging is a natural part of life – a stage in our lives that each one of us must, eventually, pass through. But too often, we don’t think about the problems that retirement, eldercare, and other issues related to aging present us with until it’s too late.

Green Box Solutions is a nonprofit startup that focuses on providing education, resources, and helpful information to those who have questions about eldercare, retirement preparation, and aging.

Email: ErinWelborn@greenboxsolutions.org

Website: www.greenboxsolutions.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/GreenBoxSolutionsInc

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreenBoxInc

Instagram: www.instagram.com/greenboxsolutions/

Our Website: BlackAmericaCares.org

Ep. #40 – Khalia Preyer started Kp2 to inspire young artists to create a world they want to live in through service and theatrical arts. She provides youth and young adults an opportunity to provide a community-based theatrical body of work for the purposes of:

-Presenting relevant family entertainment.

-Creating opportunities for children and youth to develop talents in all aspects of theatre arts.

-Increasing the theatre’s impact on and service to the community

 As EDUCATOR, she ensures that each of her artists paint a canvas that will never be erased. She enjoys feeding their minds with characterization, diction, pacing, movement . professionalism and love.

As a DIRECTOR she ensures that each production is award winning; that it’s animated and fascinating from the beginning.

She’s also the author of “Love Beyond the Bars”, a children’s book that’s also a resource to help kids deal with having an incarcerated parent. It’s available on Amazon and other online sites.

Website: www.kp2theatre.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/KP2Theatre

Instagram: @kp2theatre

Ep. #39 - Michelle Jackson, The Founder of Living Transparent Inc., grew up in poverty and in an abusive relationship. Out of the hurt and pain of being homeless and hungry with four children, she pulled herself and her children out of the struggle and put a plan together to give back to the community and the city which she lived in. And from that day forward, she has been servicing her local counties and communities, with food, clothing and shelter.

Website: Living Transparent Inc. – Hope. Grace. Humanity (livingtransparentatx.com)

Facebook:  Living Transparent Inc. | Facebook

Ep. #38 – Stop The Violence - Stop The Violence is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to bring awareness and resources to aid in the prevention of and intervention of violence. Stop The Violence supports all efforts working toward the education, prevention, and elimination of Violence and its emotional scars in children.

We realize that this is just one avenue toward a solution to the plight of our youth. We believe long-term plans, cooperating businesses, charitable organizations, community churches, state and local governing bodies working together with one goal in mind, which is our youth. We want to alter their paths of violence and show them the positive. We Care!

Website - www.stoptheviolenceok.com

Facebook - www.facebook.com/stvokc

Twitter - https://twitter.com/stvokc

Ep. #37 - Love You Back To Life is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that champions a servant-leadership passion to empower, uplift, and encourage marginalized individuals and families. From Baby-Boomers to Millennials, our team shares Real Life, Real Love, and Real Talk throughout the Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) communities by providing supportive and faith-based services. Our conversation with the founder, Andrea Briscoe is pure encouragement. She shares openly and candidly about her trials and triumphs. Growing up in the church is never easy. She’s gone from being homeless to being a community hero and tells us all about it in this enlightening episode. Listening to this will help you feel loved and brought back to life!

Website: www.loveyouback2life.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Loveyouback2life

Instagram: www.instagram.com/loveyouback2life

Twitter: www.twitter.com/LYB2L

Ep. #36 - Kim Rhim is the founder and executive director of The Training Source, Inc., a 26-year-old HUD Best Practice, Standards for Excellence® accredited, GuideStar® Platinum rated, Catalogue For Philanthropy® featured, and national Award of Excellence recipient nonprofit organization that provides outstanding adult employment training, job placement and follow-up services; youth leadership and employability training; and community and social services for individuals and families in need in the Washington region. The organization also provides staffing assistance, technical assistance and consulting, and management and employee development training for public and private sector organizations.
Website: thetrainingsource.org

Ep. #35 – It’s been a while, but I’m happy to be back! We’re catching up on a few things so stay tuned. I start this episode honoring our new President & Vice President. I’m excited about the new administration and pray that we’re all blessed. Then, you’ll have the pleasure of listening to Valarie Davis. She’s the founder of a for-profit and non-profit organization. She shares how she specializes in helping women and girls discover and fulfill their life purpose. Do you know your purpose? If not, check this out. It may lead to some unanswered questions.

Valarie’s organizations:  The Vineyard, LLC & Blossom, Inc.

Contact: vdedavis@gmail.com

Ep. #34 - The mission at Trouble Defense, LLC is to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to defend and protect themselves, and their family in a secure manner. They achieve this by offering diverse programs that allow you to pick and choose what training works for you and your family. Whether its firearm training, hand to hand combat training or even safety seminars they are your one stop source. They base our company on the second amendment.

Darryl J Parker Jr incorporated Trouble Defense LLC in 2012. His love of training soldiers and their families has progressed into a respectable and successful company. Mr. Parker served 8 years in the US Army as a Supply Sergeant and unit armor. He also helped improve soldiers’ shooting abilities and assisted in the army best warrior competition as the lead expert firearms instructor. His military skills and NRA instructor training makes him the best man for the job!

Website – www.troubledefense.com

Trouble B.A.B.E.S. - https://www.meetup.com/Trouble-B-A-B-E-s/

Instagram - @troubledefense
Youtube Clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i61CxIxMrYk

Youtube Clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42BzZWpj3eU

Ep. #78 -  What if you suddenly passed away? Does your family know what to do? If your loved one passed, would you know what to do? Rhonda Green serves as the Funeral Services Manager at First Baptist under the leadership of Pastor and Mrs. John K. Jenkins Sr. She has coordinated services for the White House, Prince George’s County Police and Fire Departments, politicians, and local celebrities. She also educates church members and the community on how to get their house in order in preparation for their final days. This episode will help you get your final affairs in order so when you leave this world, your final wishes will be done the way you want.

Website – https://www.rhondagreen.org

Instagram - @myexitplanmep

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/myexitplanmep/

First Baptist of Glenarden Website - https://fbcglenarden.org/

Podcast Host Info – Kimberly Holmes

Podcast Website - https://www.blacknonprofitsandbusinesses.com/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/ThePodcast4Us

IG - https://www.instagram.com/black_nonprofits_biz_podcast/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/groups/blacknonprofitsandbusinesses

NOTE: If you want to attend the Exit Plan Symposium in Person or Virtually, be sure to follow us.

I will be sharing the link to use to watch on my FB and Twitter page. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Ep. #33 - As a child Nahdiyah, Founder of Divine Touch House of Healing Inc. (DTHH) watched her father attempt to break his addiction. Growing up in Bronx NY, she experienced a childhood of survival. Soon after her father overcoming his habit, he was dealt another bad hand and lost his life to AIDS. His journey and life inspired her to fulfill her passion to help heal functional adults of substance abuse and those battling mental health issues. She is a Certified Reiki Practitioner, as well as a Certified Meditation Practitioner, and is currently taking a course to become a Certified Group Coach, so she can be hands on with her patients in the facility.  Nahdiyah knows that her facility will function as a place for individuals ready for intense internal healing.

Website - www.divinetouchhouseofhealing.com

Facebook - www.facebook.com/Divinetouchfacility

Instagram – www.instagram.com/divinetouchhouseofhealing

YouTube – www.youtube.com/user/Nahdiyahcrumby

Ep. #32 – Chef Rory Vigne (pronounced Veene) cooked meals that resulted in him losing 168lbs!  Rory started his fat loss journey in March 2018.  His starting weight was 366lbs and he’s now down to 198lbs.  He’s offering the same healthy meals through his meal prep business, called Chef’s Fit Meal Prep. His services are available in the Dallas-Fort Worth Texas area but I’m hoping he expands his business and makes them available nation-wide! In this episode we talk about what he did to lose the weight. I ask him what he ate, if he exercised and I inquired about everything he did to accomplish this outstanding goal. He gladly shares his success story, gives a few tips, and even shares a recipe.  He also plans to start a nonprofit that will introduce kids to the culinary arts. On a side note, Rory appeared as an extra in the movie “Texas Kill City” that will be airing on Netflix next year, so stay tuned for that.

Website: https://www.chefroryvigne.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChefsFitMealPrep

Instagram: @chefsfitmealprep

Ep. #31 - If you need to know how to get a grant you need to listen to this. SJ Stephens will tell you what works and what doesn’t work. She explains what to say and what not to say to a funder. As an advocate for underserved people and communities, SJ has an extensive background in both Law Enforcement, having served as a Police Officer for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (2010) and Nonprofit Program Leadership in the St. Louis area. In 2016, she made the transition from Foster Care Case Manager to Director of a nonprofit agency that assisted women reentering society after incarceration. SJ brings a wealth of knowledge, skill, compassion and the innate desire to serve. Her life’s purpose has always been to see others rise above their circumstances. She’s an optimist, she sees the good in all things and doesn’t believe in bad days...She is a nurturer, by nature. It is that combination of personal motivation, professional achievements, and educational accomplishments; that makes her the perfect woman to take your nonprofit to the next level. 

Website: www.sjsbusinessbuilding.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sj-shamara-stephens-ms-7560b334/

Vote: www.Vote.org

Black Women Running for Congress: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/record-number-black-women-are-running-u-s-congress-n1234975

Black Men Running for Senate: https://www.axios.com/senate-2020-black-candidates-congress-0dfae0f2-5b11-47ca-8839-783c8533fb80.html

Q. What is the best way for a nonprofit to create partnerships?

Listen as Kamila Brown-Washington shares her expertise.

Kamila has built a multi-million dollar profitable charitable agency and has helped over 3000 clients learn to put strategic systems and processes in place to become a profitable business.

Kimberly is in the process of transforming her agency and will also build a multi-million dollar profitable agency and she wants other nonprofit leaders to do the same.
Website: KamilaBrownWashington.com