Pan Africa! 2021

PAN AFRICA!

‘CULTURE – HERITAGE – KNOWLEDGE – TRAVEL’ January, February, and March 2021 ‘The Pan African American Cultural Heritage Economic & Community Development Initiative’

Letter from the Publisher:

2021! Now What??

Welcome to the First Quarter Edition of Pan Africa! 2021. This educational publication highlights the Pan African American Cultural Heritage Economic and Community Development Initiative, developed by the Florida Black Chamber and the Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute Fellows. This is a grassroot, community level movement that brings the knowledge located on our HBCU campuses to the communities where that incorporated knowledge is most needed. Our utmost desire is to Rebuild Forgotten Cultural Heritage Communities, using the economic principles espoused and demonstrated by Booker T. Washington and others, following our country's abandonment of Reconstruction, that led to the Great Migration and the Harlem Renaissance. Cultural Knowledge, Craftsmanship, the Arts, and Faith Leadership were used by our ancestors to build a sense of place. They built successful communities and towns, using the principles of cultural economics, with no government assistance, grants, or funding. We, today, can use their knowledge and cultural and begin the process anew; and "Rebuild Our Historic Forgotten Communities".

This is a 'Movement'! A Cultural Heritage Economic and Community Re-development Movement! Everyone can play a part. The Pan African Cultural Heritage Alliance and our Institute have created the network and programs. All who have contributed to the development, by willingly sharing their knowledge are to be honored and are showcased in this edition of Pan Africa! I am so proud of our team and ask you contact them directly and give them your full support.

The information is taken from the PowerPoint Presentation I use in speeches, seminars, and workshops across the country. Hopefully, the enclosed information will become a catalyst and help facilitate you partnering with us and bringing the tools of the movement to your community. Redeveloping our cultural businesses that will serve the cultural needs of the community and created jobs that will benefit the community is of the utmost importance. But before that can happen an understanding and appreciation must be gained by all involved. An appreciation of the power and uniqueness of Pan African Culture and History. The African American Experience is the oppressed story that creates the opportunities. Cultural Economics is the principle that has been forgotten and must be the driving force and practiced in the improvement efforts of Pan African communities across the United States, and as a catalyst to assist in reconnecting with other Pan African cultures in the Caribbean, South America, Europe, and Africa.

Please consider becoming a partner or member and help us as we endeavor to share our collective knowledge and experiences to promote and develop our ‘Forgotten Communities’!

Acknowledgement: Thanks to Artist Sonja Griffin Evans for allowing us to use images from her acclaimed ‘Doors Series Collection’ on our Front and Back Cover Pages.

Enjoy! God Bless!

E.Franklin Eugene Franklin Publisher/Chairman Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. gene_franklin@yahoo.com

Letter from Publisher

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Table of Content

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Estevanico: A Great African Explorer

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The Initiative Leadership Board

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What If!

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The Pan African American Cultural Heritage Institute

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a) Pan African American Cultural Heritage Media

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b) Pan African Leadership Academy

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c) Pan African Cultural Heritage Speakers Alliance

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d) Pan African Cultural Heritage – Cmap Tools

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Cultural Heritage Travel & Tourism Center, Inc.

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a) Southern Cultural Heritage Society

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b) Pan African American Travel Club

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c) The National Black Tourism Marketing Writers Network

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Faith

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Culture

page 122 a) FABA – For Artists By Artists

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b) The Art & Entertainment Network

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c) Pelapcola Records

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National Asset Building Coalition, Inc

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a) Coming Soon! – Affordable Housing Program – Shipping Container Homes

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b) Pan African Cultural Heritage Societies

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Pan African Cultural Heritage Society Membership

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Pan African American Cultural Heritage Market Place

Credits

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Coming Soon -‘The Store’

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Lead Generation for Businesses

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‘ESTEVANICO’ A GREAT PAN AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPLORER

The Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute and National Cultural Heritage Tourism Center honor the life and legacy of Estevanico, the first person of African descent to set foot on North American soil. Estevanico was born in Azamor, Morocco.

When he was a teenager, during the drought of 1520-21, the Portuguese sold many Moroccans into slavery. Estevanico was sold to Andres de Dorantes, and the two joined an expedition to the lands of Florida. It was to be a tragic expedition: Although they reached Florida in 1528, many on the expedition died of illness, injuries and attacks. Many fled by boat, reaching the Texas coast, where they were enslaved. By 1534, only four were alive: Estevanico, Dorantes, Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and Alonso del Castillo Maldonado. The cultural and survival skills, and his ability to speak several languages, allowed Estevanico to save the three other surviving members by his communication and trade with Native tribes until their rescue and transport to Mexico. Estevanico led several exploration across the Southwest and to the Pacific Ocean. His stories of his life and death are legendary.

The saga of Estevanico is symbolic and recognizable to all people in the African Diaspora. His courage under duress, his intelligence and survival skills are culturally evident. But most importantly, Estevanico was a product of his faith teachings and his culture. His heritage gave him the pride and stamina to endure and to serve as a humanitarian to those less fortunate. Gifted, he used those gifts in relationships with other cultures for the benefit of the whole. Although enslaved, Estevanico became a leader, an explorer, an educators, a healer and a spiritual ambassador for every culture he represented. And the Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute was created as a way on celebrating his life and many others, and to connect the African Diaspora by showcasing our culture and economic prowess.

The Pan African Diaspora celebrates the life and legend of Esteban, by retelling his story! Village by Village! We share the stories in The Pan African Village! We are One! One Culture, One Heritage! Africa, Europe, Caribbean, South America, Central America, North America. One Village! One Story!

The Pan African Cultural Heritage Roots Different Trees - Same Roots! Same Heritage! Same Stories!

AFRICA

THE SOUTH

CARIBBEAN

PAN AFRICAN Culture & HERITAGE

Roots Africa - Europe – Caribbean – South America – Central America – North America

Fruits Alabama – Arkansas – Florida- Georgia – Kentucky – Louisiana - Mississippi – North Carolina – South Carolina – Tennessee – Texas – Virginia

Seeds New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Houston, Memphis, Baltimore, Los Angeles, Washington, Dallas, Columbus, San Diego, Phoenix, Indianapolis, Boston

– St. Louis – San Francisco – Milwaukee – Cincinnati – Kansas City – Minneapolis- St. Paul – Las Vegas – Pittsburg – Seattle – Sacramento – Denver – Oklahoma City - Buffalo – Harford – Dayton – Rochester - New Haven – Bridgeport

"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots“ - Marcus Garvey

Door of Arrival It was a long hard journey and we’ve finally arrived, but along the way so many have died.

Now strangers in a strange

land, we wonder what’s coming next. We fear the worst, but still hoping for the best.

No where to run. No where to hide Help

us Dear Lord. Please hear our cry. Cause now all we have left is each other to hold onto. Help us some way. Some how to make it Through!

The Door of no return may lead to pain Hurt and sorrow And as far as the eyes can see there seems to be No hope or tomorrow But with each step that you take you pray that You’re not alone Often being paralyzed with fear of knowing only the unknown As you stand there stripped of all your Hopes and dreams even you identity.

Still believing in your heart that one day you’ll be free

And after all you’ve been through you’re Still yet a live Leaving the world to often marvel and Wonder How you could have ever Survived!

Introducing:

“Connecting ‘The South’ to the Pan African Global Market Place via Cultural Economics and Cultural Heritage”

Rebuilding Cultural Communities through Entrepreneurship

Mary Jane McLeod Bethune “We are the custodians, as well as the heirs of a great civilization. We have given something to the world as a race, and for this, we are proud and fully conscious of our place in the total picture of mankind’s development.”

Marcus Garvey

"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots".

The Cultural Economic Movement Our Cultural Heritage Trail: Africa - Europe – Caribbean – South America - Central America – North America Researching the Diaspora’s Culture and History “Village by Village!”

‘Pan African Cultural Heritage Economic and Community Development Initiative’ ​Sharing “Our Cultural Knowledge and Experiences” in the areas of Commerce, Culture, Community, Education, Influence, Knowledge, and Faith; via established business, educational, social and tourism networks. The ultimate goal being: to “Rebuild and Connect” the global people of PAN AFRICA, via the technology platforms of the internet and to use proven Cultural Economics and Heritage Tourism programs to develop Forgotten Communities, foster prosperity through business growth and job creation; and to facilitate cultural exchanges and services with other members of the African Diaspora, in partnership with the Pan African Cultural Heritage Alliance.

www.panafricanchi.org

CULTURAL HERITAGE BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

INNOVATION AND EQUITY JOBS AND SELF SUSTAINABILITY

COMMERCE, CULTURE, COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, INFLUENCE, KNOWLEDGE, FAITH

Taking the University and Knowledge to the People

Historical Black Colleges and Universities “Where will we be as culture, economically - and as a people; had not HBCU’s been created by People of Faith?!”

Sharing the Knowledge – “Village to Village”

‘Shared Knowledge and Economic Growth through the use of Shared Technology, Research, and Cultural Education’

There are 105 historically black universities and colleges, were established primarily to serve the higher education needs of the African-American community, however they are open to students of all ethnicities. Many historically black colleges and universities were founded after the Civil War, in response to legislation (the Morrell Act) signed by President Lincoln creating land grant colleges in the states. However, seventeen states, mostly in the South, would not grant money to black colleges. As a result, further legislation was adopted in the 1890s requiring the states to establish a second land grant act that would provide funding for black colleges.

Historical Black Colleges and Universities were further defined and codified by the Higher Education Act of 1965 as any college or university established prior to 1964 whose main mission was (and is) to educate black Americans, and were accredited or made strides toward being accredited by nationally recognized agencies. Most award bachelor’s degrees in many fields. Some also award master’s and doctorate degrees.

The history of these historical black colleges and universities offer stories of courage, dedication, and commitment to the ideal of intellectual pursuit for all Americans. Historical Black Colleges and Universities are cultural institutions in our society structure and is a critical asset in the development of our economic base.

Community Colleges and The Trades “The Trades and Technology are the foundation of our Cultural Business Community”

STUDENTS WHO WANT TO learn a trade in less time than it takes to earn a bachelor's degree, and in some cases - for less money, can look to technical schools and vocational programs at community colleges for the training they need to start a career and/or a business.

Community colleges, or technical schools that have articulation agreements with local community colleges, are a good option for students who want to earn a degree now or in the future.

Students may earn certifications more quickly at technical schools since those institutions aren't likely to follow a traditional academic calendar or have issues with class availability. There are normally no break for the summer, students that can start earning an income as quickly as possible. You start in one month and if it's a 12-month program, you finish 12 months later.

‘Honor thy ancestors and their teachings’

Culture, Heritage, Community, Education DuniaForé is dedicated to developing initiatives that positively impact the communities and individuals with whom we work. Focusing on bridge building as a means to foster unity, we work to establish long term relationships to overcome challenges through cooperation, communication and resource sharing. We are committed to tightening the fabric of the Diasporan and global village through research, education, exchange and service in the hopes that transformative experiences will inspire those we touch to in turn positively transform the world.

Borne of a desire to bring people together for the purposes of service and exchange, DuniaForé is a dynamic nonprofit organization committed to developing and implementing programming in a wide range of contexts, communities and countries which is the manifestation of an over 10-year dream of its founder and executive director.

Arts and culture have a special place in the heart of DuniaForé. As such, to the degree we are needed, we are dedicated to studying, documenting, preserving, promoting, presenting, supporting and educating the world about the histories, philosophies, folkways, arts, material and non material traditions, of the cultures and peoples in the places where we work. We highlight their value and support their ongoing survival through engaging in exchange and sharing with communities and individuals worldwide, and increase their viability by creating and maintaining necessary support networks, resources and infrastructure.

Donate! http://duniafore.org/

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! “JOBS OR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT? COMMUNITIES OR NEIGHBORHOODS?”

‘Cultural Heritage’ is the legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society: manmade heritage. The best examples are art, food, music, monuments, ethnic communities and districts.

‘Cultural Economics’ is the application of economic analysis to the creative and performing arts, the heritage and cultural industries, in both the public and private sectors. It is concerned with the economic organization of the cultural sector and with the behavior of producers, consumers and governments in that sector. The subject includes a range of approaches, mainstream and radical, neoclassical, welfare economics, public policy and institutional economics and it also espouses interdisciplinary analysis connected to these topics. Cultural economics is the branch of economics that studies the relation of culture to economic outcomes.

‘CULTURAL HERITAGE ECONOMIC CLUSTERING’ ‘Tourism Cluster in Cairns, Australia’

Today’s economic map of the world is characterized by “clusters.” A cluster is a geographic concentration of related companies, organizations, and institutions in a particular field that can be present in a region, state, or nation. Clusters arise because they raise a company's productivity, which is influenced by local assets and the presence of like firms, institutions, and infrastructure that surround it. Cluster Initiatives: Cluster development initiatives are an important new direction in economic policy. Building on past efforts in macroeconomic stabilization, privatization, market opening, and reducing the costs of doing business, clusters can enhance competitiveness in today’s increasingly complex, knowledge-based, and dynamic economy.

Institute for Strategy & Competitiveness, Harvard Business School, Ludcke House, Boston, MA 02163, Email: isc@hbs.edu

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PAN AFRICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE LEADERSHIP BOARD

Rev. Dr. Eugene Franklin Chairman Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Eugene Franklin is the author of the Pan African American Cultural Heritage Initiative and the architect and organizer of the Pan African Cultural Heritage Alliance, whose membership includes the National Cultural Heritage Tourism Center, Inc., National Black Business Support Corporation, National Black Tourism Marketing Corporation, and the Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Franklin also serves as the President of the Florida Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Gene is known internationally as a driving force behind the Pan African American cultural economic development movement. His efforts include the creation and development of cultural programs and infrastructure models that benefit disadvantaged and under served historic communities. His latest endeavor includes the development of “Pan Africa!”, an e’ magazine that will promote the culture, history and traditions of the People of African Descent in support of cultural heritage tourism and travel, and the arts and as a expositor on the cultural economics impact of the historic ‘Green Book’.

He has over 50,000 unique followers in his network that support his efforts across the globe.

Eugene was born August 19, 1948, in Ethel, Louisiana and moved to New Orleans in 1953. Gene attended grade school and high school in Metairie, Louisiana. To serve his country and further his educational dreams, Gene enlisted in the United States Navy in 1969, and served a total of 27 years on active duty. Gene retired 1996 in Pensacola, Florida after serving his command tour as Officer-inCharge of Naval Air Training Management Support Activity at the Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. After the military, Gene founded Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company and worked in the industry for approximately ten years.

Gene Franklin currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Washington, D.C., the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, and serves as Chairman of the Board for the National Black Business Support Corporation. He supports his local community by his service as a board member for Pensacola Habitat for Humanity (Vice Chairman), the Escambia County Health Facilities Authority (Chairman), Every Child a Reader in Escambia, and JUST Pensacola Justice Ministry. Gene previously served as a board member for the Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce, the Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Administration - Northern Florida Region Advisory Board, and a host of local and state boards and committees. ​As the President of the Florida Black Chamber, he works closely with over twenty local chambers and in partnership with the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Visit Florida. His many awards include being named as one of Florida’s Most Influential People in 2004 and as One Of Florida's Most 500 Influential Business Leaders in 2018, 2019, and 2020. His other awards are too many to mention.

Gene Franklin is also an ordained minister and serves as an associate minister for a local church and as the lead evangelist and missionary for Faith Community Ministry. His thirst for knowledge and service continues………!

Captain Frank Smith, USN Retired Vice Chairman Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute. Inc.

Captain (U.S. Navy Retired) Smith graduated from Savannah State University in June 1976 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. He was also commissioned in June 1976 via Savannah State University’s Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Program and was designated an Aeronautical Engineering Duty Officer in 1979. He received a Master’s Degree in National Resource Strategy from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy (formerly the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF)) in 1995 and graduated from the Defense Acquisition University Senior Acquisition Course Acquisition at Fort McNair in Washington, DC that same year. He was later designated as a level-three certified member of the Department of Defense Acquisition Professional Community where he provided oversight and negotiated contracting, acquisition and logistics support agreements with major commercial, government, and academic organizations nation-wide.

Operational tours include two tours onboard Aircraft Carrier USS John F. Kennedy in Norfolk, Virginia; Attack Squadron One Forty-Seven in Lemoore, California; Aircraft Carrier USS Constellation in San Diego, California; Training Squadron Eighty-Six, Pensacola, Florida; and Aircraft Carrier USS Coral Sea in Norfolk, Virginia; Captain Smith’s acquisition tours include the Navy Supply Corps School; the National Defense University in Washington, DC; Defense Acquisition University, Washington, DC; The Pentagon, Washington, DC; and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (formerly Naval Air Maintenance Training Group Headquarters) onboard Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida. His awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (three awards) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Expeditionary Medal (two awards), National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, NATO Medal, and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (Four awards).

He currently works as a consultant for several Government contractors. He manages significant Contracts supporting Cyber Security, Training Solutions, Systems Integration, Virtual Engineering, and other Information Technology Support Services to Department of Defense Agencies and Commercial Corporations. Also, he resides in Pensacola Florida where he supports the local community as Chairman for the Florida Black Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Phyllis A. Gray Director Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Dr. Phyllis A. Gray is currently Professor of Sociology and Social Psychology at Florida A & M University in Tallahassee, FL. Previously, she served as the Vice President for Research, and then as the Executive Director of the Juvenile Justice Research Institute at Florida A & M University. Other positions include being the Chief Research Officer and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research at Winston-Salem State University; Head of the Division of Social Sciences, and Chair of the Department of Sociology at Voorhees College; Professor and Research Director of the Institute for Disability Studies at the University of Southern Mississippi; The City of Jackson (Mississippi)Chief Strategic Planner/Consultant for the city’s 2000 – 2004 Strategic Plan; Executive Director of the Mississippi Urban Research Center at Jackson State University; Visiting Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at North Carolina Central University; Associate Professor and Assistant Professor of Sociology/Criminology, and Coordinator of the Mississippi Crime and Justice Research Unit of the Social Science Research Center at Mississippi State University, as well as an Instructor of Sociology at Iowa State University. Dr. Gray has produced approximately 20 professional research final reports, 8 major strategic plans, and presented nearly 60 papers at national and international conferences. She has published numerous scholarly research articles in both national and international journals, and is the recipient of many honors and awards including induction into the prestigious Sigma Xi National Scientific Research Society. She is also the founding Executive Director of the National Black Graduate Student Association, Inc. Dr. Gray has generated close to 10 million dollars in external research funds. Her research has been funded by The National Science Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, the U. S. Department of Education, the Mississippi Department of Health, the Mississippi Department of Human Services, and the Kellogg Foundation. During her tenure as Vice President for Research at Florida A & M University, faculty generated over $60 million in single-year funds and over $100 million in multi-year funds, within one year. Her current book, From Imagining to Understanding the African American Experience, was published in August, 2012. Her second book, focusing on the disparate treatment of minority youth in the juvenile justice system is slated for publication in 2013. Dr. Phyllis A. Gray is a native of Beaufort, SC and received her B. S. degree in Psychology from South Carolina State University, and both the M. S. degree and Ph.D. in Sociology/Social Psychology from Iowa State University.

Dr. Robert Conners Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Researcher

Dr. Conners is Vice President of Infoworks Research, a Tallahassee-based, government and business consulting firm. He received his doctorate from the Florida State University in Counseling Psychology in 1989. Early in his career while employed at FSU, he initiated the university’s National Achievement Program for minority scholars, the first at a predominantly-White institution in the southeastern U.S. During the eighties, he received a $1 million grant from the Florida Board of Regents to develop and implement a pilot program at FSU to increase minority enrollment in higher education. In 1984, he was appointed by FSU’s President to the President’s Ad Hoc Committee on the Student Athlete which made recommendations on behalf of student athletes subsequently adopted by the NCAA. In 1985, he co-authored a book chapter with the late FSU Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Bob Leach, for a Jossey-Bass special edition. Titled Pygmalion on the Grid-iron, the chapter examined the plight of Black student athletes at predominantly-White universities and made recommendations for student services to better serve their particular needs.

As a result of these and other efforts on behalf of minority students, in 1991 Dr. Conners was invited to join the Florida State University’s Black Studies Program faculty where he directed program research and taught both graduate and undergraduate courses on race relations, the dynamics of racism and oppression, inequality and race, and multicultural perspectives in education. From 1991 through 1993, as the Program’s director of research, he supervised a U.S. Department of Justice grant project investigating sources of minority overrepresentation in Florida’s juvenile justice system and worked with Black Studies Program staff to deliver a highly successful, three-year, academic skill development project for African American public school students enrolled in Tallahassee schools.

In 2002, he left FSU to join MGT of America, a government consulting firm, where he conducted or participated in 19 disparity study projects investigating state and municipal governments’ utilization of minority-owned businesses in government contracting. He also directed a six year, longitudinal evaluation of the State of New York’s special education services, the most thorough analysis of special education ever conducted at the state level. From 2007 through 2012, he served as Director of Research for the Florida Commission on Human Relations, Florida’s civil rights agency, where he directed research related to majority/minority group inequality in Florida.

Dr. Conners is a published author and has been an invited lecturer and speaker, presenting before more than 75 professional bodies and forums around the nation on topics dealing with educational inequality, race relations and social justice. His research and presentations are informed by a theory of the dynamics of societal oppression developed during his tenure with Black Studies. In response to a recent request from the University Press of Florida, he is authoring a manuscript for a book explaining the dynamics of modern race relations and inequality in America, due at year’s end.

Dr. Jeff Smith Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Innovation and Equity

Academic Preparation: Doctor of Transformational Leadership, Expected Graduation, 01/2021 Bakke Graduate School (BGS), Dallas, Texas Doctor of Education, ABD, 05/2014 East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Johnson City, TN Master of Arts in Sociology, 05/2007 East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Johnson City, TN Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science, 05/2004 Athens State University (ASU), Athens, AL Undergraduate Studies, 1999 - 2001 University of Alabama (UA), Tuscaloosa, AL Jeff Smith currently serves as Director of Innovation and Equity at NACCE. NACCE provides leadership and scalable sustainable, scalable resources to foster entrepreneurial thinking and action in one of the largest entrepreneurial ecosystems in North American. As the Director of Innovation and Equity , Jeff is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the development and implementation of a culture of innovation and equity at NACCE and promoting inclusive leadership as a means for innovation and growth within our organization, our member organizations, and community partners.

Jeff is also tasked with providing oversight for projects that seeks to transform diverse communities through initiatives that promote entrepreneurial thinking. He also works to support individuals and organizational members as they journey to transform their schools, organizations, and communities through the development of an entrepreneurial mindset.

Over the last decade, as an educator, Jeff has worked to create transformative educational spaces in high schools, a community college, a public state university, and a private college. In an administrative capacity, he has lead the development and implementation of a strategic diversity plans; worked to ensure collaboratively across the institution to ensure the campus climate was supportive of diversity; developed initiatives designed to improve student success, and reduce attrition rates; and to build authentic and collaborative working relationships with external communities and stakeholders among other things.

Jeff is convinced that the 21st century with its rapidly growing technology, saturation of information, demographic shifts, and increasing cultural diversity requires that individuals and communities come together to build creative, life-giving, and sustainable communities and cities. He believes it's his life's work is to help students, communities, and cities find ways to work together and pursue this common good.

Victor Chimezie Okorochukwu Board Member Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. African Network Television

Victor is the Executive Producer for the African Network Television.

ANTV broadcasts globally from Gainesville Florida, United States; featuring breaking news from across the African continent and lively discussion on current affairs, politics, health, money, cultural lifestyle reflecting the global African experience for all people of African descent.

ANTV bridges current media gap on Africa through trustworthy and reliable Africans led discussion on Africa; by engaging Africans in reshaping Africa’s image and by making it possible for Africans to take a lead in telling Africa’s story.

With enormous natural economic wealth and the abundance of numerous untapped resources, ANTV sheds unprecedented spotlight on Africa’s role on the global future while portraying the numerous highly skilled people of African descent that are crafting the global economic future.

ANTV Network provides reliable central platform for serious conversations on real issues, prospects, challenges, and concerns of both the continent of Africa and all people of its descent.

ANTV’s core audience spans the globe, and includes all people of African descent, foreign investors to Africa, and members of general public with interests on Africa and its beautiful cultures.

Lloyd Reshard Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Technology and Business Innovation

Lloyd Reshard serves as CEO for Cognitive Big Data Systems Inc. a local technology startup that recently graduated from the City of Fort Walton Beach’s Venture Hive accelerator program. He’s also the President of Pivotal Data Technologies, a company provides technology consulting and develops mobile and web applications for networking purposes. Additionally, he serves on the College of Engineering Advisory Board at Virginia Tech, the Mechanical Engineering Advisory Committee at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees Community Maritime Park Associates Inc. He has also served as a part-time Senior Research Scientist at George Washington University. He is a national award winning engineer, his recognitions include Black Engineer of the Year Award for Career Achievement Government, the DoD Civilian Meritorious Service Award for the Global War On Terrorism, the General Lester L. Lyles Award for employee mentoring, the National Science Foundation’s Center for High Performance Reconfigurable Computing Vision Award and the Air Force Material Command NAACP Award for promoting diversity in the workplace.

In April of 2012, Mr. Reshard retired after 26 years with the Air Force Research Laboratory, where he spent his last six years as the Chief of the Munitions Aerodynamics Sciences Branch. There, Mr. Reshard managed one of the largest branches with 34 employees, and executed $250M in programs in six years, averaging over $40M annually. Mr. Reshard’s extensive and diverse technology development portfolio ranged from micro air weapons and robots to massive 15-ton penetrator concepts. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He began his engineering career at Bendix Corporation as a process and product engineer. Mr. Reshard is married to Robin, an independent television producer and host and motivational speaker, and together they have three children: Lloyd, Jr., Nathalie, and Theron.

Laura Dorsey Director National Cultural Heritage Tourism Center, Inc. Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.​

Professor Laura Dorsey is an educational professional and community activist. She has a wideranging background in educational administration and corporate management.

Her experiences include quality management, performance improvement, accreditation compliance, education, instructional design, and training/development. She is a professional in Higher Education with experience in proprietary, post-secondary institutions directing, lecturing/teaching, facilitating/delivering curriculum, and providing academic counseling regarding retention, progression and graduation. Facilitation using multiple distance educational modalities including assessment and evaluation is one of her specialties. In addition, she has served as a University Academic Cabinet Member, SME General Education & English and Area Chair: Academic Writing and General Studies in the College of Humanities. Prior to her academic career, Laura had a very extensive career in financial services; retiring as the Assistant Vice President directly responsible for merger/acquisition, strategic planning, development, budgeting and forecasting. She was also a Securitas Trader, managing over 200 IRA accounts, responsible for purchasing, balancing and reposting over $1 million of daily transaction. Currently, she has combined both careers and is a sought-after speaker on financial literacy. Laura is the Associate Editor of ONYX Magazine and publishes a column on Money Matter and current editorial topics. She is CEO/President of LLD Consulting LLC, where she provides consultation on strategic planning, organizational structure and writing to a number of major clients and organizations. As a community activist, Laura is involved in several professional associations and service organizations. She serves as the Vice President of Women of Excellence and Leadership, Founding Board Member of Central Florida Higher Education Alliance, Chair of BOD Clarita’s House Outreach Ministry, Board Member and SE Regional Vice President of Infinite Scholars Program. She is also a key presenter and speaker at BIG (Blacks in Government) Conference, National Teach In, Goodwill Industries, Junior Achievement, Career Education Clubs of America, Youth Employment Services (YES) Program, Upward Bound Program, and has worked on several Congressional campaigns. Awards for her commitment have been numerous: Who’s Who of American Women, Who’s Who in American Education, Who’s Who in the World, and Alpha Sigma Lambda (Lifetime Member). Laura holds a Bachelor’s in Business Management and a Master’s in Organizational Management. She also has a specialized certification in Personal Trust Operations. Her doctoral research and specialized studies have all been in Adult Education.

Dr. Nzinga Metzger Fellow ​ an African Cultural and Heritage, Inc. P

Dr. Nzinga Metzger was educated in the United States, receiving her B.A. in history from Florida State University and her M.A. in history from Temple University. Dr. Metzger completed her Ph.D. in Culture at Florida State University. Over her years of study, Dr. Metzger’s holistic approach to acquiring knowledge has led to her development as a scholar, folklorist and artist. Ms. Metzger’s anthropological work focuses on Africa, the African diaspora, ritual, religion and identity. Both her master’s level and doctoral work address themes including West African notions of personhood, the historical context and the socio-cultural politics of identity in relation to colonial power, and issues of diaspora and identity formation, Also of interest to her is the fluidity with which individual and group identities ebb and flow through history as they confront changing socio-political climates. This idea re-emerges in her dissertation which encompasses West Africa and Afro Atlantica, and addresses topics such as identity, Africanity, African and African based religions, aesthetics, and the histories of the African diaspora with special reference to African American practitioners of Yorùbá based religion in Philadelphia. Ms. Metzger’s investigation of these topics has lead to both national and international field research wherein she has observed communities of devotees of orìsà traditions: Internationally, she has traveled to Cuba and Nigeria to investigate òrìsà tradition, while domestically she has obtained a decade of exposure and access to and study of òrìsà communities in New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Tallahassee, and Atlanta.

Through this work, she has been able to collect personal oral histories and also observe, study, and contextualize the processes of identity formation, cultural reinterpretation and adaptation amongst community members from both individual and groups perspectives. Her work strives to situate these within the larger socio-historical context within in which these processes take place.

Complimentarily to her academic work, Ms. Metzger is also a singer, dancer and folklorist. She has been a student of traditional West African dance since 1991, when she began to study dances from the Old Mali Empire at Florida State University. From 1991 to 1995, Ms. Metzger’s study was focused on the dances of the Old Mali/Senegambian region of West Africa. In 1996 Dr. Metzger began to study Afro Cuban Lucumí dances for the òrìsà. This study has both lead to and fed a special interest in the historical and present day contexts of these dances and their socio-religious functions. Ms. Metzger is also a student of the singing of Afro Cuban Lucumí songs dedicated to the òrìsà of that tradition, studying with such artistic stalwarts as master bàtá player and Pew artist Greg ‘Peachy’ Jarman, now deceased, and Olufemi DeWindt, a renowned akpón from New York with whom she continues to apprentice. She has performed and taught both song and dance in and out of Tallahassee and in the Southeastern United states over the past 24 years. Finally, in addition to her scholarly work, Dr. Metzger is also the founder and director of The DuniaForé Foundation which is a philanthropic, non profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to working in the African Diaspora. The organization launched a successful summer school for traditionalist children in Osogbo, Nigeria last year. The summer school, called “Asalaye Academy,” will also be running this year.

Currently, Dr. Metzger is currently interested in on the waking traditions of Sierra Leone as well as Sierra Leonean masquerades and their relevance to Sierra Leonean identity both at home and abroad. She is currently an assistant professor of anthropology at Florida A&M University.

Debbie Ann V. Beckford Fellow CMAP Program Manager Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Manager, 2010 to Present: Site manager and accounting professional for major business corporation.

General Manager, January 2002 to 2009: Responsibilities included: Develop control procedures for variable and semi-variable expenses, forecast each departments sales and expenses each month with each department manager for the Dealer, conduct weekly management meetings with all departmental managers, develop growth plans for service and parts department.

Parts and Service Director, July 2003 to 2008: Responsibilities included: Develop control procedures to develop growth plans for service and parts department to attain 100% absorption. Took service operation customer pay from 1.4 to 2.5 currently (goal 3.0 by Feb 05). Total Service operation average gross from $78,830.00 in 2003 to $90,249.00 at the end of 2004. Working with new Parts manger to develop control procedures for Parts.

Dealer Manager, January 1996 to December 2001 Responsibilities included: ordering of vehicles, develop control procedures for the dealership utilizing computer software, conduct weekly management meeting with sales managers, manage the wholesaling of new and used vehicles, attend vehicle auctions and co-ordinate with my financial controller the balance of vehicle inventory to minimize frozen capital.

Finance Manager, January 1994 to December 1996 As a finance manager I was involved in presenting vehicle products and payments, terms and rates to customers.

Sales Consultant, October 1992 – December 1993 As a sales consultant I was involved in performing the proper selling techniques, prospecting, consulting, closing and plan presentations.

Jerry Mitchell Board Member Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Jerry Mitchell serves as President and CEO of the Alabama State Black Chamber of Commerce (ASBCC). The ASBCC is focused on advancing the interests of its membership and chartered affiliates through advocacy, education, business and economic research, accessing competitive intelligence and forming strategic alliances to maximize opportunities for success. In this position he interacts with businesses across Alabama and oversees the ASBCC’s 3 affiliates. He consulted with more than thousand businesses/non-profits providing business development planning and technical assistance. Additionally, he assisted over 170 businesses in acquiring needed capital for start-up and expansion, securing amounts ranging from $25,000 to $1.5 million. Mr. Mitchell writes a weekly opinion column for Speakin’ Out News, a weekly news publication targeting the North Alabama’s African American community, focused on community issues and the challenging of cultural myths. Since 2003 he has served as an adjunct professor for the Alabama A&M University School of Business.

He currently is a weekly guest contributor on WEUPTalk, a community affairs talk show.

In 2014 Mitchell was named to the Alabama Small Business Advisory Committee by Governor Robert Bentley and to the Huntsville Times’ Most Influential list. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for: the National Black Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau of North Alabama. He is the recipient of a number awards for community service and leadership from churches, business associations and service organizations, including the Distinguished Service Award from the City of Huntsville in 2009 and the Community Service Award from the Huntsville/Madison Co. NAAACP in 2008.

Mitchell has bachelors in accounting from VSU, a masters degree in business management from Central Michigan University, and completed doctoral coursework at the University of Alabama.

​Zazell Dudley ​ oard Member B Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Zazell's diverse background in Petroleum Engineering, Design Engr for MiCom, economic development, and business/entrepreneurship, affords her a unique combination of design engineering, quality, business development, deal flow assessment for equity investment, management, cost containment/control, supplier quality programs, strategic sourcing, and procurement & supply chain management (PSCM). Served as both Internal SAP and PeopleSoft Business Analyst, establishing ERP experience.

Oil & Gas. Provided support to PT Arun Natural Gas Liquefaction, the largest liquefied natural gas producer in Indonesia, and Mobil’s largest LNG producer (in 1990, the largest LNG producer in the world). Coordinated/tracked export activities. Worked with three US ports.

Correspondence and resolution of issues with: ​suppliers/vendors/customs/freight forwarders, and local/overseas offices. Lead-time identification. Provided procurement and logistics support for turnarounds/shutdowns. Handled critical supplier, GE. -Represented 7 regional plants across divisional lines. Conducted Supplier Rationalization Program (plan developed to reduce supply base and generated multi-million dollar savings).

Made formal presentation to senior execs, CEO, and CFO of Mobil.

-Managed buyers, teams, and kpi's to drive productivity, improve efficiency, cut costs. Proven Project Management skills. Designed, executed, directed Procurement Plans & programs to reduce cost, obtain schedule requirement, ensure quality.

-Industries Served: O&G, Technology, Econ. Dev., Non-Profit -Specialties: Strategic Planning/Agility, Change Mgt, Business Development, Project Management, Implementation, Procurement & Supply Chain Management (PSCM), Enhanced Supplier Relationships (ESR), Product Standardization/Rationalization, Public Outreach & Community Engagement. Excellent communicator, influencer & relationship builder; a change leader with the ability to develop and implement strategies for effecting positive change.

Arden K Blackwell Board Member Fellow Community Organizer Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Arden K. Blackwell is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. She began community organizing at age 17 with the founding of her first student organization at Homewood High School; followed by a second organization her senior year at TROY University, where she studied Humanities & Leadership Development, Ms. Blackwell is an Alumna of both institutions.

As newly appointed Executive Director, she is the force behind reinvigorating The National Business League of Alabama (NBLA)—The National Negro Business League was America’s first economic development organization, founded by Dr. Booker T. Washington in 1900. NBLA is gearing up to form a Cooperative Economics Network, of African-American businesses throughout the state of Alabama, starting with a pilot in Birmingham (alabamabusiness.org).

Arden is an inductee into Class II of the Alabama Leadership Initiative for the 2018-19 cohort. She currently serves as Ward 2 Representative for the Homewood Arts Council and on the Alabama Humanities Foundation, Young Professionals Board as Event Chair; she was also 2017 Advocacy Chair for the Birmingham Urban League, Young Professionals.

Arden’s life work emphasizes that by addressing the holistic needs of individuals, communities transform themselves from within. She demonstrates this by curating events, festivals, workshops, and campaigns that highlight and connect diverse community organizations on wellness and justice initiatives that enrich our cultural heritage. Arden's freelance installations include BMA’s Art on the Rocks: Ensley Alive, Birmingham Art Walk, Homewood City Hall Gallery, Ensley Renaissance Festival, and Birmingham Kwanzaa to name a few.

In her spare time, Arden loves to compose music, create DIY health and beauty products, study educational documentaries and is also a vintage maven—her mind has been free from television since 2009.

Beau Moultrie Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Commercial Real Estate Agent Specializing in Grocery Anchored Shopping Centers

Beau Moultrie is a Commercial Real Estate Leasing Representative Specializing in both Grocery Anchored and Non Anchored Shopping Centers, with one of the largest retail leasing, management, and investment sales firms in the Southeastern United States. Beau leases and sales commercial real estate assets for institutional and noninstitutional investors. Beau Moultrie’s previous experience includes: New Horizon Financial, Inc. – Pensacola, FL 2005-2009; Sunset Mortgage, Inc. - Pensacola, Fl 20022005 Education Florida State University –Tallahassee, Fl. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance Cumulative Grade Point Average -3.22 Northwest Florida State College-Niceville, Fl Associates of Arts Business Cumulative Grade Point Average 3.88 ​Activities President of the Real Estate Society Florida State University Tallahassee, Fl Member FSU College of Business Presidents council Tallahassee, Fl United Way Day of Caring Destin, Fl Coral Reef Rebuild Santa Rosa Beach, Fl Parliamentary Chair Northwest Florida State College Niceville, Fl. Youth Minister at Sanctuary of Praise Minister at Zion Hope Primitive Baptist Church

Edward J Whitfield Jr. Associate Fellow FAMU Student Chapter President Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Edward Jermaine Whitfield Jr., President – Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Florida A&M Chapter, is a fourth-year, computer information systems student with people-oriented skills and extensive project management experience at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. He received his associate degree from Tallahassee Community College. Currently Edward serves as a member of Leadership cohort and as a peer mentor at Florida A&M. Previously, Edward has devoted time in volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America, and several food banks and homeless shelters across the State of Florida. In addition, he spent time as the lead representative of the N.B. Forrest Logistics Academy, where he led the organization to unprecedented financial and social achievements and gains, in his area of responsibility.

In addition to his studies in business, Edward is studying modern software programming languages, C++, SQL, HTML, and CSS, among others. Whitfield’s major interest and concentration is cyber security and system networking. Edward actively seeks internship and career opportunities in the field of Information technology.

“WHAT IF!’

African American Buying Power: 1.5 Trillion Dollars, but little wealth and assets

Dr. Claud Anderson, the president of The Harvest Institute, a non-profit, tax-exempt and nationally recognized Black think tank that works to help Black America become a self-sufficient and competitive group of people. Dr. Anderson is also recognized as one of America’s most influential intellectuals and authors and has popularized Black history.

In his teachings he emphasizes the importance of Black Business Development, using a cultural approach to make his point. He states the following statistics from 2009 data:

Stated that in 2009, the MEDIUM HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY CULTURES was: Asian

income

averaged

$55,000

White

income

averaged

$53,000

Hispanic

income

averaged

$33,000

Black

income

averaged

$19,400

Encouraged African American to start businesses. Business ownership equates to wealth building!

In 2009: Asians: 1 out of 10 own a business

White: 1 out of 34 own a business Hispanic: 1 out of 54 own a business Black: 1 out of 104 own a business http://harvestinstitute.org/biography-of-dr-anderson

’PAN AFRICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE ALLICANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES’ *Support the Economic Development programs of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, state and local chambers in the majority and minority community that stress improvement of economic opportunities in the African American and minority business cores. *Support the efforts of the National Black Chamber of Commerce Initiative to increase trade and business opportunities with Africa, Latin America, and Caribbean countries, to create trade partnerships region for minority businesses. *Support the continued development of a Micro-Enterprise system that will benefit businesses with less than five employees. *Seek improvement in the funding of the public and private Historically Black Universities and Colleges, Community Colleges, and the Vocational Education System. *Create a volunteer small business mentor/protégé program that will assist minority and womenowned businesses by teaming them with mainstream business managers. *Support the efforts of the National Black Chamber in their expansion into cultural heritage tourism markets and their program to assist to minority-owned microenterprises and tourism-related businesses. *Seek and recruit businesses that have a successful history of operating in the urban core of major cities, and solicit their expansion into targeted areas to create jobs and opportunities for local residents *Seek economic equality in the distribution of tax proceeds for economic and community development. *Seek parity in all government procurement programs. *Continue the effort to eliminate the Technology Divide that plagues the African American business community. *Support the development of a Farmers Support Network — to grow, process and distribute organic foods. *Support the development of cultural arts clustering and assistance in the creation of cultural heritage tourism destinations in historic Black communities as a vehicle to educate cultural travelers and expand Florida's tourism base. *Support and expand throughout the state the Affordable/Essential Housing Programs. *Support the development of community-based, on-the-job trade programs to train disadvantaged youth in the traditional trades. *Provide all possible support to local health industry organizations to recruit minorities for employment in the health field and to conduct health education and screening programs.

http://www.nbbsc.org

NATIONAL BLACK BUSINESS SUPPORT CORPORATION Focusing on economic development and job creation, we were originally founded in 1988 to assist in the growth of Florida’s economy by providing financing and financing assistance to small businesses. Through those efforts, we worked directly with Florida’s small business community, providing technical assistance to business owners in the areas of creating/understanding financial statements, development of Business Plans and marketing, among others. This technical assistance is provided through workshops, one-on-one meetings, and teleconference calls. After years of planning and preparation, our efforts expanded to a national focus. Currently, the National Black Business Support Corporation offers direct microloans to minority, disadvantaged and other small businesses and serves as an experienced and trusted fiduciary to our partners for their programs.

NBBSC is a registered nonprofit corporation based in Florida and is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Board leadership has more than 80 years of experience in fiscal and program management in its ranks, including 35 years of banking experience and 40 years of business loan underwriting experience. Board Members are chosen based upon their business banking and economic development experience. Since 1998, our team has received $10 million in capitalization appropriations from the State of Florida under what is today the Black Business Loan Program. During that time, we were either directly (Direct Loan or Venture Capital Investment) or indirectly (Loan Guarantee or Loan Referral) responsible for putting $9 million in the hands of Florida’s Black businesses in urban and rural communities. Since leaving Florida's BBLP administration, NBBSC has provided technical assistance and/or loans, directly through its own funds and in partnership with external funding partners, to more than 100 businesses. These loans have generated hundreds of newly created and retained jobs, creating wealth and opportunity where it didn’t previously exist.

The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. - Proverbs 21:5

Pam Tedesco President National Black Business Support Corporation Fiduciary Agent Florida Black Chamber Pan African Cultural Heritage Alliance

More than 20 years in community, economic and workforce development. Currently serving as the President of the National Black Business Support Corporation and previously as Interim President of the Florida Black Business Support Corporation, where she oversaw the company’s administration of more than $4 million loan portfolio under Florida’s Black Business Loan Program and Microfinance Loan Program. Other projects include facilitation services to FCR-STEM for the development and update of Florida's first STEM Strategic Plan. Recently served as the initial project manager for the STEMFlorida Initiative, designed to make Florida a leader in market-relevant STEM talent development and retention. Prior to this project, while employed with Florida's Great Northwest, oversaw the successful implementation of the organization’s USDOL funded $15 million WIRED Northwest Florida Initiative, a project geared at developing systems to ensure adequate production of highly skilled workforce to move the region’s innovation economy forward. Critical to the project’s success was the establishment of a strong public/private partnership, which was recognized by the USDOL as the national model and it was featured at an international workforce symposium in Singapore in 2008.

NBBSC is a registered nonprofit corporation based in Florida and is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Board leadership has more than 80 years of experience in fiscal and program management in its ranks, including 35 years of banking experience and 40 years of business loan underwriting experience. Board Members are chosen based upon their business banking and economic development experience. From our inception in 1998 through 2017, our team received capitalization appropriations from the State of Florida under what is today the Black Business Loan Program. During that time, we were either directly (Direct Loan or Venture Capital Investment) or indirectly (Loan Guarantee or Loan Referral) responsible for putting more than $9 million in the hands of Florida’s Black businesses in urban and rural communities. Since leaving Florida's BBLP administration, NBBSC has provided technical assistance and/or loans, directly through its own funds and in partnership with external funding partners, to more than 100 businesses. These loans have generated hundreds of newly created and retained jobs, creating wealth and opportunity where it didn’t previously exist.

Professional Certifications/Awards Certified Chamber Executive, 2004 Graduate, Institute for Organizational Management, 2000 National Chamber of the Year, 2001 and 2004 Specialties: Program development and implementation Building partnerships Administrative processes

www.paachmp.com

The Pan African American Market Place is the cornerstone of the ‘Pan African Cultural Heritage Initiative’, whose ultimate goal is to rebuild Pan African communities and villages, by creating businesses and jobs to produce cultural wealth, through the promotion of our businesses, culture and heritage to the Global Market Place. The Market Place has also partnered with the Nation Black Business Support Corporation to facilitate Access to Capital for our Market Place members and to assist us in developing the entrepreneurial spirit of Pan Africa and to connect businesses and perspective clients.

The Market Place is designed to be a global clustering of Pan African cultural businesses that serve the needs of the global Market Place. The clustering of cultural businesses is our tradition. Our ancestors and all cultures created the Market Place by clustering businesses to serve the cultural and communal needs of the people in the region. Clustering also produce other business opportunities. Most importantly, it creates wealth and jobs. The Pan African American Cultural Heritage Market Place serves the cultural needs of a global people, Pan Africans.

The Pan African American Cultural Heritage Market Place is a cultural business cluster, not unlike a China Town. The Market Place will consistently strive to become the NEW WORLD MARKET PLACE; to showcase the products and services of our affiliate members, and increase the business opportunities for our members, by marketing their products and service to the African Diaspora across the globe.

Connecting the Global Market Place

Marcus Garvey

Debbie Ann V. Beckford Fellow CMAP Program Manager Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Manager, 2010 to Present: Site manager and accounting professional for major business corporation.

General Manager, January 2002 to 2009: Responsibilities included: Develop control procedures for variable and semi-variable expenses, forecast each departments sales and expenses each month with each department manager for the Dealer, conduct weekly management meetings with all departmental managers, develop growth plans for service and parts department.

Parts and Service Director, July 2003 to 2008: Responsibilities included: Develop control procedures to develop growth plans for service and parts department to attain 100% absorption. Took service operation customer pay from 1.4 to 2.5 currently (goal 3.0 by Feb 05). Total Service operation average gross from $78,830.00 in 2003 to $90,249.00 at the end of 2004. Working with new Parts manger to develop control procedures for Parts.

Dealer Manager, January 1996 to December 2001 Responsibilities included: ordering of vehicles, develop control procedures for the dealership utilizing computer software, conduct weekly management meeting with sales managers, manage the wholesaling of new and used vehicles, attend vehicle auctions and co-ordinate with my financial controller the balance of vehicle inventory to minimize frozen capital.

Finance Manager, January 1994 to December 1996 As a finance manager I was involved in presenting vehicle products and payments, terms and rates to customers.

Sales Consultant, October 1992 – December 1993 As a sales consultant I was involved in performing the proper selling techniques, prospecting, consulting, closing and plan presentations.

‘THE NEED’ CLUSTERING ACCESS TO CAPITAL CULTURAL MARKETING COMMUNITY AWARNESS

---------‘THINK –DEVELOPMENT’ CHINA TOWN LITTLE ITALY SWEET AUBURN BEALE STREET TREME’

Micro-Enterprises are businesses that employ five or less employees and are not readily visible in the business community. Micro businesses are being created every hour, by ordinary people who have skills that can produce income for themselves and their families. Now is the time to think outside of the box and find ways to create jobs for our residents. If, as a country, we are going to break the yokes of poverty in the Black Belt Region and across the South, we must develop an organizational structure that will assist in the development of micro-enterprise businesses. To support this infrastructure, more effort must also be given to making more micro-loans available to microbusinesses, especially in rural areas and the inner cities. With today’s technology, micro-enterprise businesses can become participants in the global economy. These tiny businesses employ most of the world’s workers. They are the real backbone of the global economy. Millions of vey small enterprises that farm small plots of land, cook food, provide daycare for children, make clay pots or straw mats by hand, perform piece work for manufacturers, and carry out untold other tasks that larger businesses contract out.

In our great country, where most people work for big business and government; more than a quarter of all employees work for establishments of fewer than 20 people, and those businesses constitute 87 percent of all U.S. business establishments. Because of this fact, it is time for economic developers and business leaders to consider creating employment opportunities by utilizing job training dollars, in part, to train micro-entrepreneurs and create a more robust business climate that will create jobs and improve opportunities for dis-advantaged community citizens.

Micro-businesses are more flexible and mobile than larger businesses. They provide part-time work for women and men who have to take care of children and family members; and seasonal work in places where crops have to be harvested. They require little capital, office space for startup. They can thrive in rural areas and inner cities. Jobs in microenterprises are accessible to the traditional day worker, immigrants and disenfranchised people . These jobs can significantly reduce the poverty rate and stabilize a community. Finally, microenterprises offer a simple way of bringing economic development and social benefits to poor communities, without major infrastructure development.

The Micro-Enterprise infrastructure and foundation already exists.

In recent years, some socially concerned lenders have begun to demonstrate their willingness to lend to micro-businesses, defying the usual rules, by creating agreements that the borrowers will repay the loans out of their profits. Some lenders require a co-signer, but are not collateralized. Noncollateralized co-signer loans are reported as having a ninety nine percent payback rate and have little overhead. The co-signer is required to perform the duties of the lender. Ingenious peer pressure!

The Pan African Cultural Heritage Alliance Network is poised to lead the globe in the growth of Micro Enterprise businesses, job creation. and the production of culturally sensitive products and services.

Introducing the Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute

The Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute celebrates the culture and connectivity of the people of the African Diaspora. The African Diaspora being defined as people of African descent who live as cultural and national communities in Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, South America, Central America, and North America.

Mission: ​To serve as the “Think Tank” for the National Black Chamber of Commerce Federation and the affiliates of the National Black Business Support Corporation. The Institute will also serve as a research center, in support of chambers, state and local governments, community and economic development groups. Its role will be to perform unbiased research and provide white papers and opinions on cultural commerce issues that affect all cultures, particularly African Americans. The ultimate goal being: to provide research documentation of the problem areas; show opportunities for improvements in those areas, and implementation by local communities to alleviate those disparities.

The Institute and Economic & Community Development Partners

The Pan African American Cultural Heritage Economic Development Alliance

FLORIDA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC (State Chamber of Commerce, charged with developing and promoting the Pan African American Cultural Heritage Economic Development Initiative. ) www.floridablackchamber.com NATIONAL BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. (Business projects and policy issues. Headquartered in Washington, D.C.) www.nationalbcc.org

NATIONAL CULTURAL HERITAGE TOURISM CENTER, INC. (Culture Heritage Tourism Marketing and Promotion in support of the Arts, Tourism and Hospitality Businesses and Historic destinations and communities) www.nationalculturalheritagetourismcenter.com PAN AFRICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE INSTITUTE , Pan African/International Education and Research Institute. Conferences and Speakers Alliance. Focus: Commerce, Culture, Community, Education, Influence, Faith. www.panafricanchi.org PAN AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE MARKET PLACE CORPORATION. Global Business Marketing, Advertising and Promotion Portal for Pam Africa and Americans. www.paachmp.com

The Pan African American Cultural Heritage Economic Development Alliance Continued:

NATIONAL BLACK BUSINESS SUPPORT CORPORATION: provides Access To Capital and Technical Assistance to black, rural and small businesses throughout the nation. www.nbbsc.org NATIONAL ASSET BUILDING COALITION works with historic African American communities to help them recognize, promote and capitalize upon their existing assets, through its asset mapping process and by coordinating the efforts of local chambers, business and community organizations. A community’s assets may include culture and historical; its natural resources, recreational sites, local eateries, or historical buildings and monuments. Once assets are identified, the team recommends strategies to community leaders that will promote and develop the assets to further strengthen the local community and economy. www.natlassetbldgcoalition.com NATIONAL ‘FOR ARITISTS-BY ARITISTS’ SOCIETY (FABA) is a non-profit organization create to support cultural artists. We are the ARTS!! www.fabaarts.org

The Pan African Cultural Heritage Media marketing and advertising program offers advertising options across many media channels including website, eNewsletter, digital magazine, contests, social and more. We pride ourselves on being partners with our advertisers and consulting with them to meet their unique business needs throughout the entire process.

Increase your marketing impact by taking advantage of the low-cost/high-value advertising opportunities to reach a prestigious audience on a global scale.

Maximize your visibility by promoting your business or service in the Pan African American Cultural Heritage Market Place suite of advertisement platforms.

‘SHARING OUR CULTURE AND HERITAGE VIA THE CLOUD’

Researching the Diaspora’s Culture and History “Village by Village!”

‘The Tube’ The Institute's You Tube Channel

YouTube Station Management Partner

africannetworktv.com

The Institute’s E – Magazines Advertise in our quarterly membership e-magazines

The Pan African Cultural Heritage Alliance offers advertising options across many media channels including website, e-Newsletter, digital magazine, contests, social and more. We pride ourselves on being partners with our advertisers and consulting with them to meet their unique business needs throughout the entire process.

Increase your marketing impact by taking advantage of the low-cost/high-value advertising opportunities to reach a prestigious audience on a global scale. Maximize your visibility by promoting your business or service in the Pan African American Cultural Heritage Market Place suite of advertisement platforms.

WHY ADVERTISE • Inform the industry of your company, products & services • Increase brand awareness • Position your company, products & services in front of the Pan African Cultural Heritage Network • Increase awareness of the uniqueness of your services

• Connect with over the Pan African Culture, globally

Continued: WHY ADVERTISE

• Associate your brand with the Pan African Culture Chambers of Commerce and Cultural Heritage movement • Position your company as a supporter of the Cultural Economics, Forgotten Communities, and Cultural Heritage Arts Programs • Digital publications will have a shelf readership life of over one year • Your advertisement will be positioned in an e-magazine that is filled with pertinent and informative articles, interviews and comments • And more!

ADVERTISING RATES Full page.................................................................. $1000.00 Half page.................................................................. $500.00 Quarter page............................................................ $250.00 For more details go to www.panafricanchi.org – Advertisement tab.

Victor Chimezie Okorochukwu Board Member Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. African Network Television

Victor is the Executive Producer for the African Network Television. ANTV broadcasts globally from Gainesville Florida, United States; featuring breaking news from across the African continent and lively discussion on current affairs, politics, health, money, cultural lifestyle reflecting the global African experience for all people of African descent.

ANTV bridges current media gap on Africa through trustworthy and reliable Africans led discussion on Africa; by engaging Africans in reshaping Africa’s image and by making it possible for Africans to take a lead in telling Africa’s story.

With enormous natural economic wealth and the abundance of numerous untapped resources, ANTV sheds unprecedented spotlight on Africa’s role on the global future while portraying the numerous highly skilled people of African descent that are crafting the global economic future.

ANTV Network provides reliable central platform for serious conversations on real issues, prospects, challenges, and concerns of both the continent of Africa and all people of its descent.

ANTV’s core audience spans the globe, and includes all people of African descent, foreign investors to Africa, and members of general public with interests on Africa and its beautiful cultures.

‘Pan African Leadership Academy’

‘THE BOOK’

THE BOOK: ‘From Imagining to Understanding the African American Experience’

From Imagining to Understanding the African American Experience aids and encourages the reader to develop his/her "sociological imaginations" and to broaden their understanding of the "Sociology of the Black Experience," particularly in the United States' multicultural society.

From Imagining to Understanding the African American Experience:

•Provides a unique sociological exploration of the African American experience and how it has been specifically impacted by culprits such as slavery and racism.

•Because "race" still matters in the United States, every section of this book explores the sociological impact of slavery and racism on the experiences of black Americans.

•Provides a solid presentation of the different phases of the "Black Experience" in American society. As the book moves through each phase, beginning with the institution of slavery itself, it explores the impact of slavery and racism on major social institutions and social problems of black life (family, education, crime, etc.), right up to the present, to show how a life of slavery has impacted every aspect •Vividly describes being "BLACK" in America by discussing "the good, the bad, the ugly, and the magnificent" in the black culture.

‘From Imagining to Understanding the African American Experience’

CHAPTER 1: SOCIOLOGY OF THE BLACK EXPERIENCE Race Matters in America Barriers to Positive Race Relations Africa and Africans

CHAPTER 9: ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS, LITERARY WORKS, AND ENTERTAINMENT Artistic Expressions Literary Works Entertainment On the Horizon in the Black Community

CHAPTER 2: SLAVERY CHAPTER 3: FROM CIVIL WAR TO CIVIL RIGHTS The Post Civil War Period (Reconstruction): 18651877 CHAPTER 4: SOCIAL MOVEMENTS: CIVIL RIGHTS AND BLACK POWER The Civil Rights Movement The Black Power Movement Both Movements CHAPTER 5: CULTURE AND RELIGION Religion The Black Church Culture CHAPTER 6: POLITICS AND THE MILITARY Politics Military CHAPTER 7: COMMUNITY: GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, FAMILY, AND HEALTH The Black Community and Geographical Location The Black Family Health in the Black Community

CHAPTER 8: SOCIAL CLASS, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT Social Class Education The Talented Tenth and the Mis-education of the Negro Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Current Status of Blacks and Education Employment Current Status of Blacks and Employment "Icons" in the African American Educational Community

CHAPTER 10: "BLACK" IN AMERICA Demographics of African Americans The "Good" The "Bad" The "Ugly" The Magnificent

Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute 'THE VAULT'

The VAULT – (A White Paper Repository)—is a forward-looking and panoptic approach assuring the vitality of Pan African communities and enterprises by the publication of academic papers and theoretical writings that will allow policy makers, educators, community leaders, and business owners to view proven- successful economic and community development models that can be implemented to create jobs and business opportunities in partnership with Historical Black Colleges and Universities and other global institutions of learning.

The secondary mission is to introduce resource knowledge and their locations to grass-root organization seeking to improve services and drive development of blighted urban and rural areas. This service we believe will lead to partnering relationships in targeted areas and will enhance local governmental agencies potential for success in redeveloping these locations. Additionally this service will accomplish several goals: a) reduce the learning curve of Pan African entrepreneurs and community redevelopers; b) focus the government, business and community leaders on valid business strategies; c) create opportunities for Pan African enterprises to ally themselves with appropriate professionals and networking partners; and d) use a team approach to solve difficult business and redevelopment issues, thereby enhancing the success of the underlying business and community.

This concept, in tandem with services offered by other federal, state and local governmental agencies and chambers and non-profits, will add greatly to the options, currently offered Black business enterprises and disadvantaged communities.

The Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute Book Club “We Read and Recommend”

Mark O'Neal Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Author Director: PANCHI Book Club

Mark Stephen O'Neal was born November 22, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Prairie View A&M University and graduated with a degree in Business Administration/Management. He's currently a paralegal by trade, but developed his talent for writing many years ago.

One day after a taxing week of work in the banking industry, O'Neal got on his knees and prayed to the Lord for direction and guidance. The Holy Spirit then quietly and instantly gave him the instruction and inspiration to embark on his writing career, and thus an author was born. He currently has four books published on Amazon, and he has numerous projects in the works that will soon be released in the near future.

O'Neal's best-selling book to date is titled Nefarious, a crime fiction drama about a young nightclub owner whose fast lifestyle soon catches up with him. His nightclub is subsequently robbed, and someone close to him is murdered. This intriguing story based in Chicago can be purchased on O'Neal's Amazon page. https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Stephen-ONeal/e/B074Y5K6TC

Gwendolyn Michelle Evans Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Publisher/​Author

​Gwendolyn Melinda Michelle Evans (GMME) is an author, speaker, publisher and spiritual warfare strategist. She is a Florida native – born in Jacksonville, raised in Sanford and currently resides in Tallahassee. Tallahassee became her home when she graduated from the renowned HBCU, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 2003. After the completion of her bachelors, Melinda received an MBA with a concentration in Finance and Accounting from American Intercontinental University in 2007. After enjoying a career in banking and accounting for a decade, she stepped out on faith in 2012 to fulfill the purpose inside of her – writing.

In 2013, she founded her publishing company, Global Multi Media Enterprises (GMME). To date GMME has seven authors with a total of 29 published works. She hopes to expand her company’s reach and catalog in the coming year.

Melinda Michelle is the author of 15 published works. Her titles include both fiction and nonfiction. Although the genres vary, spiritual warfare is her signature subject.

She remains true to a theme in all her books – the love and power of the Almighty God. Her work has won awards and brought her before many audiences as a speaker. She has served as a panelist, keynote speaker and conference orator tackling the subject of spiritual warfare for women’s groups, prisons and churches. Melinda also designs personalized spiritual warfare strategies, a unique resource to help the body of Christ deal with the opposition they experience through life’s challenges using biblical principles of warfare. Strategies can be designed for individuals, families, marriages, institutions and churches.

Awards Melinda has received include, the Author of the Year award by Divas on Fire Magazine in 2016. Her Chronicles of Warfare series won the Redemptive Fiction Award of Excellence by Radiax Press and “Saturday Showdown” was a nominee for Indie Book 2016 by Metamorph Publishing. ​Melinda’s stories are designed to connect with Christians, but it is her desire to connect to anyone who likes to read. Her stories aspire to captivate the reader with powerful testimonies about God.

Mark Miller Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Author

For over seventeen years, I have been working with at risk kids and struggling readers. I have been a case manager for a children's mental health corporation, a family counselor for child protective services, and a teacher in juvenile justice facilities, alternative education programs, high schools, and middle schools. I currently teach reading and language arts in elementary school grades. More than ever, we must understand the importance of establishing a good foundation in reading from an early age. Kids will read if you give them something they want to read. The more they read, the better readers they become. I am on a mission to inspire more kids to read and adults to read more. Although my students inspire me to write novels with young adults in mind, my books address a variety of high interest topics that appeal to people of all ages.

My first three novels are a reflection of my experiences working with kids in child protective services and juvenile justice facilities who have faced grave adversity.

Chasing Faith- Cara was a good, Catholic school girl until her mother dies from an unexpected drug overdose and she is forced to live with her estranged father. Join this intelligent, courageous, young woman as she attempts to overcome the death of her mother, establish a relationship with her father, find her place in the world, and regain her faith.

Baby Club- Every girl wants love. For Tynise, Ruby, Lauryn and Marisol, find love in one of the roughest projects in Chicago was no easy task. In the belief having a bay will fill the void, they make a bet to see which one can get pregnant first and Baby Club is born. How far will four fifteen year old girls go for the unconditional love they crave?

The Inner Light- Follow Trouble, a boy born into a world of gangs and violence, a world of darkness.

When his mother is arrested, he discovers a unique gift. He sees an inner light emanating from the heads of people who treat him well. The light guides him through the foster care and juvenile justice systems, the void of an absent mother, and a quest to find his own inner light.

The Collective, Judgment- This science fiction novel explores the idea that we were never alone. The guardians of the universe have been watching us, guiding us, and protecting the most precious thing in the universe, life. Now they must make a decision. Is man ready to take their place in the Collective or is it time for judgement?

Jomo Zende, The Arrival- Taken from his home in Africa at the age of ten, Jomo is enslaved on a cotton plantation in Georgia for six years. While being tied to a post for a whipping, Jomo finds the courage to run from his masters. He seeks refuge in a cave that is used as a hiding place for the Underground Railroad and discovers a mysterious light shining from deep within the cave. Seeking an escape, he runs into the light and emerges in the year twenty eighteen with great physical strength, enhanced senses, and futuristic weapons. Now, he must learn to adapt to his new powers in a world where all men and women are free but are not treated equally. *All titles available for sale on www.Amozon.com/books or kindle- search mark miller, (title of book)

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CULTURE AND INNOVATION IN EDUCATION

“I am critiquing the ‘LIMITATIONS OF THE CLASSROOM’!!”

“There Should be singing in THE CLASSROOM!!!”

“I WELCOME IT...BUT WE HAVE BEEN TAUGHT THAT THESE THINGS ARE UNACCEPTABLE!” - Dr. Jeff Smith

Dr. Phyllis A. Gray Author: ‘From Imagining to Understanding the African American Experience’ Director, Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Dr. Phyllis A. Gray is currently Professor of Sociology and Social Psychology at Florida A & M University in Tallahassee, FL. Previously, she served as the Vice President for Research, and then as the Executive Director of the Juvenile Justice Research Institute at Florida A & M University. Other positions include being the Chief Research Officer and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research at WinstonSalem State University; Head of the Division of Social Sciences, and Chair of the Department of Sociology at Voorhees College; Professor and Research Director of the Institute for Disability Studies at the University of Southern Mississippi; The City of Jackson (Mississippi)Chief Strategic Planner/Consultant for the city’s 2000 – 2004 Strategic Plan; Executive Director of the Mississippi Urban Research Center at Jackson State University; Visiting Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at North Carolina Central University; Associate Professor and Assistant Professor of Sociology/Criminology, and Coordinator of the Mississippi Crime and Justice Research Unit of the Social Science Research Center at Mississippi State University, as well as an Instructor of Sociology at Iowa State University. Dr. Gray has produced approximately 20 professional research final reports, 8 major strategic plans, and presented nearly 60 papers at national and international conferences. She has published numerous scholarly research articles in both national and international journals, and is the recipient of many honors and awards including induction into the prestigious Sigma Xi National Scientific Research Society. She is also the founding Executive Director of the National Black Graduate Student Association, Inc. Dr. Gray has generated close to 10 million dollars in external research funds. Her research has been funded by The National Science Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, the U. S. Department of Education, the Mississippi Department of Health, the Mississippi Department of Human Services, and the Kellogg Foundation. During her tenure as Vice President for Research at Florida A & M University, faculty generated over $60 million in single-year funds and over $100 million in multi-year funds, within one year. Her current book, From Imagining to Understanding the African American Experience, was published in August, 2012. Her second book, focusing on the disparate treatment of minority youth in the juvenile justice system is slated for publication in 2013. Dr. Phyllis A. Gray is a native of Beaufort, SC and received her B. S. degree in Psychology from South Carolina State University, and both the M. S. degree and Ph.D. in Sociology/Social Psychology from Iowa State University.

Dr. Robert Conners Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Researcher

Dr. Conners is Vice President of Infoworks Research, a Tallahassee-based, government and business consulting firm. He received his doctorate from the Florida State University in Counseling Psychology in 1989. Early in his career while employed at FSU, he initiated the university’s National Achievement Program for minority scholars, the first at a predominantly-White institution in the southeastern U.S. During the eighties, he received a $1 million grant from the Florida Board of Regents to develop and implement a pilot program at FSU to increase minority enrollment in higher education. In 1984, he was appointed by FSU’s President to the President’s Ad Hoc Committee on the Student Athlete which made recommendations on behalf of student athletes subsequently adopted by the NCAA. In 1985, he co-authored a book chapter with the late FSU Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Bob Leach, for a Jossey-Bass special edition. Titled Pygmalion on the Grid-iron, the chapter examined the plight of Black student athletes at predominantly-White universities and made recommendations for student services to better serve their particular needs.

As a result of these and other efforts on behalf of minority students, in 1991 Dr. Conners was invited to join the Florida State University’s Black Studies Program faculty where he directed program research and taught both graduate and undergraduate courses on race relations, the dynamics of racism and oppression, inequality and race, and multicultural perspectives in education. From 1991 through 1993, as the Program’s director of research, he supervised a U.S. Department of Justice grant project investigating sources of minority overrepresentation in Florida’s juvenile justice system and worked with Black Studies Program staff to deliver a highly successful, three-year, academic skill development project for African American public school students enrolled in Tallahassee schools. In 2002, he left FSU to join MGT of America, a government consulting firm, where he conducted or participated in 19 disparity study projects investigating state and municipal governments’ utilization of minority-owned businesses in government contracting. He also directed a six year, longitudinal evaluation of the State of New York’s special education services, the most thorough analysis of special education ever conducted at the state level. From 2007 through 2012, he served as Director of Research for the Florida Commission on Human Relations, Florida’s civil rights agency, where he directed research related to majority/minority group inequality in Florida.

Dr. Conners is a published author and has been an invited lecturer and speaker, presenting before more than 75 professional bodies and forums around the nation on topics dealing with educational inequality, race relations and social justice. His research and presentations are informed by a theory of the dynamics of societal oppression developed during his tenure with Black Studies. In response to a recent request from the University Press of Florida, he is authoring a manuscript for a book explaining the dynamics of modern race relations and inequality in America, due at year’s end.

Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr. Pastor of Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Birmingham, Alabama.

Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr. is a native of Birmingham, Alabama where he was educated in the public school system. He graduated from Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education. He received a Master’s Degree in Music Education; a Class A certification in School Principal ship and the Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. In addition, Dr. Wesley received a Bible Diploma and Bible Certification from Birmingham Baptist Bible College. He completed the Beeson Institute for Advanced Church Leadership Program from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. Dr. Wesley earned the Doctor of Ministry Degree from Louisiana Baptist University and Theological Seminary in Shreveport, Louisiana May 2006.

Dr. Wesley retired in 2003 after a brilliant 26-year career as an educator in the Birmingham Public Schools. He served as a teacher, assistant principal and principal of three different schools (Powderly Elementary; Arrington Middle and was the first African American principal of Woodlawn High School). He served on the Central Office staff as Extended Day Principal and Coordinator of Safe and Drug Free Schools.

Dr. Wesley is regularly sought after to speak in both schools and churches. He has had the privilege of speaking across the nation and in several foreign countries. His spiritual gifts of teaching and preaching are well documented. He is a member of many organizations. His civic and professional associations are too numerous to mention.

Most recent is the evidence of his leadership, occurred with the completion of a multimillion dollar edifice and education facility located in the heart of the West End community.

Dr. Wesley is currently the pastor of the Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in the West End community where he has given thirty years of service. He has a great love for people and for learning.

He is married to the former Venita Burkes, and is the father of two sons, Rev. Michael Wesley Jr. and James Edward, one grandson and two granddaughters.

Dr. Wesley is the author of three books, When God Changes A Church, Everybody Deserves A Good Funeral and Reaching the Unchurched_Pathway to Church Growth.

Dr. Huberta Jackson-Lowman Senior Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Huberta Jackson-Lowman is a Professor of Psychology and past Chair of the Department of Psychology at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida. A Fulbright-Hays Scholar and editor of the anthology Afrikan American Women: Living at the Crossroads of Race, Gender, Class and Culture (2013), her post-doctoral career spans nearly 40 years and has consisted of roles in both the private and public sectors. These positions include serving as Executive Director/Director of the Mayor’s Commission on Families in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; as co-director of the former Institute for the Black Family at the University of Pittsburgh; and as a psychologist and consultant in private practice for over15 years.

She is the President of the National Association of Black Psychologists and has served in various capacities within the organization, both locally and nationally. She is certified through the Association of Black Psychologists as a diplomate and fellow in Afrikan-centered psychology. In 2008, the Association of Black Psychologists presented her with the annual Scholarship Award for her research and presentations. In 2011, she received the Asa Hilliard Road Scholar Travel Award.

Dr. Jackson-Lowman demonstrates an ongoing commitment to engaging the community to promote the health and well-being of families. In previous roles, she developed and implemented Teen Pregnancy Prevention Campaigns and Healthy Family Fairs, and also worked with her students to implement “We Believe in Youth” community days in Tallahassee’s Orange Avenue community in 2007-08. She provided leadership in the development and implementation of Community Healing Days in Tallahassee, Florida, in 2012, 2013, and 2014. She is currently implementing training of trainers focusing on the implementation of Emotional Emancipation Circles in the greater Tallahassee community. Emotional Emancipation Circles utilize a curriculum developed by the Community Healing Network and the Association of Black Psychologists to debunk the myth of black inferiority and promote knowledge of the history and culture of people of Afrikan ancestry. Additionally, she serves as a Commissioner on the Tallahassee/Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls.

Dr. Jackson-Lowman’s research examines the effects of the intersectionality of race, gender, class, and culture on the health, mental health, and relationships of women of Afrikan ancestry and explores the use of cultural strategies, such as proverbs and rites of passage, as tools of socialization for Afrikan American youth. An emerging area of research focuses on the use of cultural policy to facilitate a sense of agency in disadvantaged neighborhoods. In addition to her recently published textbook, she has developed measures that assess levels of internalization of engendered racial myths that target Afrikan American women, The Engendered Racial Myths Scale (ERMS), and a measure which evaluates the quality of relationships between Black women, The Totem Self Scale-II (TSS), both of which she utilizes in ongoing research.

Dr. Anthony E. Dixon Senior Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Dr. Dixon is a native of Fort Valley, Georgia. In 1994, he received his B.S. in History with a minor in African American Studies from Florida A&M University. However, during his undergraduate studies, he became involved in many detrimental and illegal activities. Thus unlike most hopeful graduates, he was incarcerated and subsequently served five and a half years in the Florida Department of Corrections. Dr. Dixon explains that incarceration was a “nightmare, a blessing, and a learning experience all rolled up into one unforgettable experience.” He was released from prison in late 1999. In 2000, Dr. Dixon was given the opportunity to return to his alma mater and enter a master’s program.

Dr. Dixon received his M.A.S.S. (Master’s of Applied Social Science) from Florida A&M University in 2001, with a concentration in History. In 2001, he also received a doctoral fellowship from Indiana University’s History Department where he majored in the African Diaspora. His studies included African American History, and African History, with a minor in Library Science (specifically Special Collections and Archives). In 2002, Dr. Dixon received a Foreign Language Area Studies Fellowship in which he entered the Summer Cooperative African Language Institute at Michigan State University. There, he studied the African language Bamana.

Upon finishing my doctoral coursework, in 2004 Dr. Dixon became an archival intern at the John G. Riley Museum, Tallahassee, Florida. In 2006, he became a Visiting Professor at Florida A & M University as well as the head Archivist and Historian for the John G. Riley Museum. In the following year (2007), he completed his dissertation entitled “Black Seminole Involvement and Leadership during the Second Seminole War, 1835-1842”, and received a Ph.D. in History from the Indiana University. During that same year, he became the Museum Curator for the Virginia Key Beach Park Museum in Miami, Florida and an Adjunct Professor at Florida International University. During that time, he continued to work with the Florida African American Heritage Preservation Network as the Associate Director.

In 2008, he became a Florida Commissioner for the National Gullah Geechee Heritage Corridor, the only National African American Heritage Corridor in the United States. He currently still holds this position.

In 2009, Dr. Dixon ventured out and co-founded the Archival and Historical Research Associates, LLC, an archival and historical research firm. Since 2009, Dr. Dixon has been the Director of Projects and Programs for the John G. Riley Museum, Assistant Director of the Florida African American Heritage Preservation Network, as well as an adjunct history professor at Florida A&M University and Tallahassee Community College. Also since 2009, he has become a member of the State of Florida Task Force on African American History. This entity was created by the State of Florida’s Department of Education and is responsible for the implementation of African American History in Florida public schools.

According to Dr. Dixon, in 2012 he began to feel a strong sense of commitment to helping troubled young people. This in turn, caused him to create Up From Incarceration, a series of books dedicated to examining the incarceration phenomenon that is adversely affecting so many communities and families.

“Volume I: Dispelling Myths of the Thug Life” is written primarily for young adults. The objective of this volume is to dispel many of the myths that glorify being a gangster.

Kenneth Jolly, Ph.D. Senior Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Kenneth Jolly earned his Ph.D. in African American history from the University of Missouri, Columbia and is currently Associate Professor of History and Advisor to Black Studies at Saginaw Valley State University. Jolly’s book "By Our Own Strength": William Sherrill, the UNIA and the Fight for African American Self-Determination in Detroit, was published in 2013

by Peter Lang Academic Publishing Group as part of the Black Studies and Critical Thinking series.

Jolly’s book Black Liberation in the Midwest: The Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri, 1964-1970 was published by Routledge in 2006 as part of the African American History and Culture series. His research interests include African American History, the Black Power and Civil Rights Movements, and Black Liberation movements in the African Diaspora.

Education: May 1999-May 2003 Ph.D. in African American History from the University of Missouri, Columbia Dissertation, It Happened Here Too: The Black Liberation Movement in St. Louis, Missouri, 19641970 August 1997-May 1999 M.A. in African American History from the University of Missouri, Columbia Thesis, The Fairgrounds Park Incident and the Jefferson Bank Demonstrations: A Comparative Study of Violence in the City of St. Louis, Missouri August 1993-May 1997 B.A. in History from the University of Missouri, Columbia Teaching Experience: August 2004 -present Associate Professor Department of History Black Studies Advisor Saginaw Valley State University, MI Courses taught: History 100c, United States History Since 1865 History 110, Problems in Modern History, History of the Black World: A Thematic Study of the African Diaspora; Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X: Dream or Nightmare History 241, History of Michigan History 319, African American History 326, The Black Freedom Struggle, 1941-Present History 499, Senior Seminar, Topic: The social construction and intersection of race, class, and gender as categories for historical analysis. Black Studies 100, Introduction to Black History.

Dr. Anita Bledsoe-Gardner ​Senior Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Dr. Anita Bledsoe-Gardner is an Assistant Professor of Criminology at Johnson C. Smith University (Charlotte, North Carolina). Bledsoe-Gardner has worked as principal investigator and co-principal investigator to facilitate research projects in the substantive areas of community safety (in concert with Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department), victimology, and juvenile delinquency. With her educational experiences and business acumen, she also currently serves as a consultant for the United States Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Education.

Notwithstanding, Dr. Bledsoe-Gardner has served as a research consultant for the Minister of Education in St. Kitts, Basseterre, West Indies. In 2002, she developed and implemented an international mentoring program for the Minister of Education of St. Kitts, Basseterre. Her work with youth is also underscored by serving as a School Crisis Counselor for Gwinnett, Rockdale and Union Counties where she served as court liaison for a tri-county area. While serving as a School Crisis Counselor, Dr. BledsoeGardner developed enrichment and anger management programs for teens.

Dr. Bledsoe Gardner has presented and published several professional papers during her tenure as a university professor; recent examples of such work found in Community Disasters and Community Disaster Recovery and Resiliency: Exploring Global Opportunities and Challenges, Journal of Faculty Development, Sage Publications, and The Researcher. She has also secured grant funding ranging over 3 million dollars for non-profit organizations. She serves as a faculty research mentor to several undergraduate students. Additionally, Anita is the 2013 recipient of the Social Scientist of the Year Award from Brookhaven Mississippi Alumni Association, Incorporated. Dr. Bledsoe-Gardner is also a member of several professional and social organizations, including but not limited to, American Criminal Justice Association, Southern Sociological Association, Mid-South Association (current president-elect), and South Carolina Probation and Parole Association. She also serves on the Executive Board for Give and Go, North Carolina Public Safety Advisory Board, and Les Gemmes, Incorporated—nonprofit organizations.

Dr. CoSandra McNeal Senior Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Dr. McNeal is a Professor of Sociology in the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology at Jackson State University. She received her doctorate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her areas of teaching include Marriage and the Family, Alcohol and Drug Studies, Sociological Theory, Gender Studies, and Criminology. Her research focuses on minority health disparities, the role of Black churches in health prevention, parental marital violence and the effects on children, and the issues of gender disparities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Currently, Dr. McNeal is a CO-Principal Investigator to an ADVANCE IT Grant from the National Science Foundation: “Transforming the Climate and Advancing STEM women at JSU.” She has also served as a Senior Personnel to other NSF funded grants: “Students Promoting Interest in Computing supported by Educational Scholarships (SPICES) and Advancing Computational Thinkers and Computing Innovators in a Cyber-Enabled Environment. In the area of health disparities, she has received funding from the Mississippi Institute for Improvement of Geographic Minority Health, The University of Mississippi Medical Center to gain a better understanding of cardiovascular disease risk factors among college-aged African-American students. For this accomplishment, she was the recipient of the Outstanding Proposal, Community Pilot Grant Program. Additionally, Dr. McNeal has received other pilot research grants in health disparities and the role of Black churches in health prevention.

Dr. McNeal has served as a past journal reviewer for several mainstream journals, a book reviewer for Pearson Publishing Company, Prentice Hall Publishing, and Allyn Bacon Publishing Company, a proposal reviewer for the Department of Health and Human Services and the National Science Foundation, and a Subject Matter Expert for McGraw Hill Publishing Company. She has also served as a Program Evaluator for the City of Jackson, MS. Dr. McNeal has published manuscripts in various journals in her respective discipline, while presenting her research nationally. For two years, she served as a mentor for the JSU NIMH-COR Honors Program; giving her the opportunity to work with bright and promising undergraduate and high school students on research projects. She was recently elected Vice President of JSU Faculty Senate for the upcoming academic year. She has one daughter, Kourtney McNeal-Thomas.

Artist Sonja Evans Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. President – South Carolina Cultural Heritage Society

Sonja Griffin Evans is an international Cultural Artist born and raised in Beaufort, South Carolina.

Growing up in the Lowcountry, which prides itself on its ability to preserve its culture and heritage, has heavily influenced Sonja's artwork, and gives her an uncanny ability to capture the beauty, spirituality and purest representations of the Gullah Sea Island and of African American culture. As a prolific mix media artist, she incorporates items such as tin, wood and other materials in her art. She is also adept at painting the vibrantly colored art on canvas that is acknowledged as the traditional Gullah style; however by applying texture to her canvas and masterful choice of color, she takes her art a step further to convey more depth and feeling. In both mediums, Sonja is careful to express her culture in its purest form. Evans believes that everything that God has created is not only beautiful, but has a purpose and states nothing should be wasted. She further believes she merely holds the paint brush and God ultimately creates the art.

Sonja is a master storyteller, bringing to life, through art, important historical and cultural heritage events, people and destinations that evokes emotional responses to her artwork. She is also known for her ability to see the beauty in found items and selects each item and unveils the alluring stories these pieces hold within them; reflecting the spirituality of the people of African descent. With her masterful use of color and perspective in her work, Griffin Evans' artwork is constantly evolving. Each piece has a story or inspirational quote that invokes spiritual and cultural insight.

Sonja Griffin Evans is the founder of the National For Artists – By Artists Society and a major contributor in the development for the 'Forgotten Communities Art Program and Director of the Gullah Arts Initiative for the Pan African American Cultural Heritage Initiative, which is a program designed by the Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute Inc. to preserve and promote the culture and heritage of people of Pan Africa -via the arts. Evans is the President of the South Carolina Cultural Heritage Society and serves on the Board of Directors for the Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. and the National Cultural Heritage Tourism Society.

Sonja Griffin Evans and her Gumbo e-Gallery have won many prestigious awards. In 2013 her gallery received the African Diaspora World Tourism Flame Keepers Award for honoring the culture and heritage of people of African Descent. Sonja has personally been named Honoree, Mamie Till Mobley Woman of Courage Award, and was an Onyx Award Nominee. As a highly sought after speaker and advocate for the arts, Evans has been featured on television and radio broadcasts, and in publications; such as DuPont Registry, Southern Lady Magazine, Coastal Lifestyle Magazine, Upscale Magazine, Hilton Head Monthly, From Imagining to Understanding the African American Experience and more. Her artwork is in prestigious galleries, private and corporate collections, nationally and abroad. Sonja's work was selected among 150 artist worldwide by Loupe Art, a global live streaming art gallery available in 80 countries. She was invited to exhibit internationally on a solo three city tour in France, including Tour Saint Aubin, Angers France. She has been featured by the National Park Service, selected by the Westin Hilton Head Spa and Resort to display permanently commemorating historic Mitchelville and as the Historic Penn Center 2014 Heritage Days featured artist of the year.

Cassandra Griffen Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Photo Journalist

Cassandra Griffen began her experience documenting moments through photography at the age of eleven. Griffen, second oldest in a family of eight was challenging but great.

Her parents were educators and gave each of them an opportunity to explore what they considered “creative interests.” Hers was photography.

She had no formal training in photography and believes documenting family events and local school functions contributed to her development in the art form. Since then she cannot be seen without her Nikon Camera.

Griffen achieved two Master of Science degrees and used the knowledge gained to further her pursuit to protect the rights of the underserved and underrepresented. Her vast professional experiences fortified her desires to produce that special image which would expose the many disparities between whites and blacks in America and the world.

Accordingly, exposing the many untrue stereotypes accepted as true for and about a particular group of people.

In July 2002 an exhibit opened at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, titled, “Police Brutality in the United States.” More than 10,000 individuals and over 900 archivists signed the guest book with comments. She has spent much of her energy documenting jazz musicians live, intending to produce a book of images with interviews in the future. She has also produced a series on the Civil Rights Movement featuring Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth’s human/civil rights work. Her recent work is titled ‘A Tribute To Langston Hughes, I, too, Sing America.

Chef Kermit Board Member FABA “A Taste of Culture”

Chef Kermit is a Culinary Historian and well versed in the Art and Culture of food.

Griffin is a descendent of the Gullah Culture and earned his bachelors degree in Hotel Resort and Tourism Management from the University of South Carolina. His culture and education are highlighted in his entertaining presentations. Chef Kermit is a member of the Culinary Federation of America and brings to his audience and in-depth knowledge of global foods, their history and preparation.

Having started his career as a Saucier/Sous Chef at German town Cricket Club in Philadelphia, PA, he honed his fine-dining skills and garnered experience in banquets and catering with a focus on fresh ingredients and sustainable food products. He served for four years, Kermit served as Executive Sous Chef at the Beaufort Inn in Beaufort, SC and as Executive Chef at the AAA four-Diamond Inn, featured as one of the Top Ten Inns in America, as rated by Conde Naste. He also has served as the Chef de Partie at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Hilton Head, SC, Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef for several other noted restaurants; and was instrumental in the opening of the popular Bobby Joe's on Dataw Island, South Carolina.

Chef Kermit Griffin regularly appears on several restaurant and cooking television broadcasts and is currently working with the Living Classroom and as Chef Consultant for several restaurants in the Washington, D.C area. He also is the Chairman of the Board for the National “For Artists –By Artists” Society and is a founding member of the Board of Directors for the National Cultural Heritage Tourism Society.

Dr. Eurydice Stanley Speaker/Author

Dr. Stanley conducted training around the globe as an international human relations instructor/facilitator for the Department of Defense for more than 20 years during her tenure as a Senior Human Resources Manager for the Department of Defense. She presented diversity, inclusion and human relations training for senior military leaders from 1995-2000 at the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI). Her greatest honor as an instructor was training South African Troops on cross-cultural communications after Transformation!

A graduate of Florida A & M University (1991 - B.S. Public Management), Dr. Eurydice continued her studies at University of Minnesota (1994 - Master of Arts in Industrial Relations), studied International Business at the Unviersite’ Des Enterprise in Lyon, France with the Carlson School of Management and was awarded her Ph.D. in Christian Counseling and Psychology from Louisiana Baptist University in 2000.

Dr. Eurydice has provided counseling and Temperament Therapy services at several addiction rehabilitation facilities. Additionally, she has provided training to improve interpersonal relations and cross-cultural understanding for numerous churches and Christian organizations. She has also provided corporate teambuilding training for Bank of America and the Department of Defense and poetry readings for Tyson Foods.

Dr. Eurydice is the proud Mother of Grace, age 15 and Christian, 15 years. Both of her children are Godsends – gifts of promise during times of unspeakable crisis.

Daughter Grace is a 9/11 baby, the inspirational muse for Eurydice’s first book, “God’s Grace: Psalms of Love, Laughter, Tears and Praise from Mother to Daughter.” Eurydice planned to turn in her personnel records at the Pentagon September 11th, but “Angels” kept coming to her office, deterring her from her plans. Nine months to the day she discovered she was pregnant with Grace!

Son Christian, a "hurricane blessing," came into this world during a break between hurricanes Ivan and Jeanne during the unprecedented 2004-2005 Florida hurricane seasons. The Stanley family was stationed in Florida while Eurydice served as a Public Affairs Commander and the Deputy Public Affairs Officer for the state.

Rev. Dr. Eugene Franklin Chairman Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Eugene Franklin is the author of the Pan African American Cultural Heritage Initiative and the architect and organizer of the Pan African Cultural Heritage Alliance, whose membership includes the National Cultural Heritage Tourism Center, Inc., National Black Business Support Corporation, National Black Tourism Marketing Corporation, and the Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Franklin also serves as the President of the Florida Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Gene is known internationally as a driving force behind the Pan African American cultural economic development movement. His efforts include the creation and development of cultural programs and infrastructure models that benefit disadvantaged and under served historic communities. His latest endeavor includes the development of “Pan Africa!”, an e’ magazine that will promote the culture, history and traditions of the People of African Descent in support of cultural heritage tourism and travel, and the arts and as a expositor on the cultural economics impact of the historic ‘Green Book’.

He has over 50,000 unique followers in his network that support his efforts across the globe.

Eugene was born August 19, 1948, in Ethel, Louisiana and moved to New Orleans in 1953. Gene attended grade school and high school in Metairie, Louisiana. To serve his country and further his educational dreams, Gene enlisted in the United States Navy in 1969, and served a total of 27 years on active duty. Gene retired 1996 in Pensacola, Florida after serving his command tour as Officer-inCharge of Naval Air Training Management Support Activity at the Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. After the military, Gene founded Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company and worked in the industry for approximately ten years.

Gene Franklin currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Washington, D.C., the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, and serves as Chairman of the Board for the National Black Business Support Corporation. He supports his local community by his service as a board member for Pensacola Habitat for Humanity (Vice Chairman), the Escambia County Health Facilities Authority (Chairman), Every Child a Reader in Escambia, and JUST Pensacola Justice Ministry. Gene previously served as a board member for the Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce, the Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Administration - Northern Florida Region Advisory Board, and a host of local and state boards and committees. ​As the President of the Florida Black Chamber, he works closely with over twenty local chambers and in partnership with the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Visit Florida. His many awards include being named as one of Florida’s Most Influential People in 2004 and as One Of Florida's Most 500 Influential Business Leaders in 2018 and 2019. His other awards are too many to mention.

Gene Franklin is also an ordained minister and serves as an associate minister for a local church and as the lead evangelist and missionary for Faith Community Ministry. His thirst for knowledge and service continues………!

Research and Learning...

The Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute was founded to serve the Global Diaspora, with its focus being, the “Sharing of Knowledge”, for economic, business and community development. The cornerstone of the Institute is its use of technology to conduct research and create educational platforms that will address common issues that limit economic, community, business and cultural growth.

The mainstay of our effort is to create alliances with other like-minded organizations and individuals, in a multi-cultural environment that can bring resources and assets to the table, without sacrificing their own mission or identity. We seek partnerships with individuals and organizations that strive to solve cultural, social and economic issues and unite the Pan African community. The Institute desires a relationship with Historical Black Colleges and Universities; and all institutions and corporations who desire to participate in promoting diversity and economic development globally.

CmapTools

Cultural Heritage CMAP Research Center Powered by

Cmap Tools

The IHMC CmapTools program empowers the Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute to conduct knowledge based research in a host of areas. The CMAP Tools Program will allow researchers the ability to construct, navigate, share and criticize knowledge models represented as concept maps. It allows users to, among many other features, construct their Cmaps in their personal computer, share them on servers (CmapServers) anywhere on the Internet, link their Cmaps to other Cmaps on servers, automatically create web pages of their concept maps on servers, edit their maps synchronously (at the same time) with other users on the Internet, and search the web for information relevant to a concept map.

CmapTools is used worldwide in all domains of knowledge and by users of all ages to graphically express their understanding. In particular, CmapTools is used in schools, universities, government organizations, corporations, small companies, and other organizations, both individually and in groups, for education, training, knowledge management, brainstorming, organizing information, among other applications. The collaboration and publishing features provide a powerful means for representing and sharing knowledge.

The IHMC CmapTools will give the Institute Fellows the ability to collaborate across the globe and interact with any member of the Pan African culture to conduct research and solve problems.

The CMAP Tools was developed by the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition , Pensacola, Florida co-founder Alberto Canas. Alberto J. Cañas was born in Costa Rica. He is Co-Founder and an Associate Director of the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. He received a Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering from the Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico, and a M. Math Degree in Computer Science and a Ph.D. in Management Science, both from the University of Waterloo, Canada.

He has taught at the Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica, Tulane University and INCAE (in Costa Rica).

From 1989 to 2005, he was part of the Computer Science Department at the University of West Florida (UWF).

For many years, Prof. Cañas has been involved in the use of technology in education, specifically in the K12 area. Before going to the University of West Florida, Prof. Cañas was the Director of IBM's Latin American Education Research Center in Costa Rica. Prof. Cañas is interested in understanding the pedagogical aspects of using technology, and taking advantage of his Computer Science background to come up with innovative solutions. He is interested not only in the theoretical aspects, but also in the implementation details and scalability of the use of computers in education.

His research include: uses of computers in education, knowledge management, knowledge acquisition, information retrieval, and human-machine interface. He is currently involved in research projects at IHMC in: Knowledge Modeling and Sharing, Performance Support Systems with Embedded Training, Collaborative Tools for Education and for Research, Multimedia-based Knowledge Construction and Browsing Tools, Distance Education, and Corporate Memory. Prof. Cañas has published extensively and has lectured throughout many countries in North and Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia.

CMAP Tools is the platform that allows the Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute to host the Pan African Cultural Heritage Library of history of the People of Pan Africa as a collector of digital document on the history and culture of People of African Descent.

‘Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute’

by CMAP TOOL

‘Faith! Cultural Heritage Network’

by CMAP TOOL

Debbie Ann V. Beckford Fellow CMAP Program Manager Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Manager, 2010 to Present: Site manager and accounting professional for major business corporation.

General Manager, January 2002 to 2009: Responsibilities included: Develop control procedures for variable and semi-variable expenses, forecast each departments sales and expenses each month with each department manager for the Dealer, conduct weekly management meetings with all departmental managers, develop growth plans for service and parts department.

Parts and Service Director, July 2003 to 2008: Responsibilities included: Develop control procedures to develop growth plans for service and parts department to attain 100% absorption. Took service operation customer pay from 1.4 to 2.5 currently (goal 3.0 by Feb 05). Total Service operation average gross from $78,830.00 in 2003 to $90,249.00 at the end of 2004. Working with new Parts manger to develop control procedures for Parts.

Dealer Manager, January 1996 to December 2001 Responsibilities included: ordering of vehicles, develop control procedures for the dealership utilizing computer software, conduct weekly management meeting with sales managers, manage the wholesaling of new and used vehicles, attend vehicle auctions and co-ordinate with my financial controller the balance of vehicle inventory to minimize frozen capital.

Finance Manager, January 1994 to December 1996 As a finance manager I was involved in presenting vehicle products and payments, terms and rates to customers.

Sales Consultant, October 1992 – December 1993 As a sales consultant I was involved in performing the proper selling techniques, prospecting, consulting, closing and plan presentations.

Dr. Jeff Smith Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Innovation and Equity

Academic Preparation: Doctor of Transformational Leadership, Expected Graduation, 01/2021 Bakke Graduate School (BGS), Dallas, Texas Doctor of Education, ABD, 05/2014 East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Johnson City, TN Master of Arts in Sociology, 05/2007 East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Johnson City, TN Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science, 05/2004 Athens State University (ASU), Athens, AL Undergraduate Studies, 1999 - 2001 University of Alabama (UA), Tuscaloosa, AL Jeff Smith currently serves as Director of Innovation and Equity at NACCE. NACCE provides leadership and scalable sustainable, scalable resources to foster entrepreneurial thinking and action in one of the largest entrepreneurial ecosystems in North American. As the Director of Innovation and Equity , Jeff is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the development and implementation of a culture of innovation and equity at NACCE and promoting inclusive leadership as a means for innovation and growth within our organization, our member organizations, and community partners.

Jeff is also tasked with providing oversight for projects that seeks to transform diverse communities through initiatives that promote entrepreneurial thinking. He also works to support individuals and organizational members as they journey to transform their schools, organizations, and communities through the development of an entrepreneurial mindset.

Over the last decade, as an educator, Jeff has worked to create transformative educational spaces in high schools, a community college, a public state university, and a private college. In an administrative capacity, he has lead the development and implementation of a strategic diversity plans; worked to ensure collaboratively across the institution to ensure the campus climate was supportive of diversity; developed initiatives designed to improve student success, and reduce attrition rates; and to build authentic and collaborative working relationships with external communities and stakeholders among other things.

Jeff is convinced that the 21st century with its rapidly growing technology, saturation of information, demographic shifts, and increasing cultural diversity requires that individuals and communities come together to build creative, life-giving, and sustainable communities and cities. He believes it's his life's work is to help students, communities, and cities find ways to work together and pursue this common good.

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The National Cultural Heritage Tourism Center, Inc. ‘Continuing the ‘works’ of the Green-Book!’

‘ARE WE WELCOME?’

‘The Traveler’ The National Cultural Heritage Tourism Center was created to market and promote cultural heritage and tourism destinations of interest to people of African Descent. The Center markets, advertises, and promotes historical communities, major attractions, tourism related businesses, and cultural arts and entertainment venues.

In honor of "The Green Book", information is also provided to serve the unique cultural needs of the Diaspora. The National Cultural Heritage Society and its local community based affiliates serves as cultural heritage tourism ambassadors, preservationist and educational advocates. The ultimate goal being the preservation of our past and the education of future generations concerning our culture, our heritage, and our traditions, by celebrating via the arts!!

“BEEN THERE!” Harlem!

Treme! De Villiers!

Sweet Auburn!...

The Negro traveler's inconveniences are many and they are increasing because today so many more are traveling, individually and in groups.“ -Wendell P. Alston

https://www.nationalculturalheritagetourismcenter.com

THE BLACK HERITAGE TRAILS: CELEBRATING OUR ROUTES (ROOTS) ‘Black Heritage Trails: Portraying Cultural Journeys of Individuals and Communities in the Americas and the Diaspora’

https://panafricanamericantravel.net

CELEBRATING OUR ROUTES (ROOTS) are routes in search of roots. They are journeys by Black People in pursuit of the universal dream of fulfillment of individual, organizational and community life. They are adventurous expeditions of discoveries: discoveries of self and of a far greater organizational and community life than was ever dreamt. The Trails chronicle the cultural history of Blacks in their heroic efforts to build an individual, organizational and a community life out of the meager resources, both physical and spiritual, given to them by the traditional cultures in which they found themselves.

There are those who choose to view these circumstances as a great misfortune and there are those who consider themselves fortunate and seek only to realize the benefits of the Heritage Trails: what they have taught us, what they offer us now and what lies in store for us, up ahead. The Heritage Trails are uniquely exciting routes of cultural explorations and cultural discoveries. The journey along the Trails has no beginning that anyone knows of and no ending that we can speak about.

The journey is a process, a metaphor for life and living that offers the possibility of a new and improved socio-economic growth initiative never before seen in the history of the world. The journey along the Trails provides opportunities to demonstrate the process of development in individual, organizational and community life in low-income communities, small towns, cities and countries all over the world.

The Black Heritage Trails, wherever they exist, can revitalize culture and commerce in unique ways. They demonstrate how Blacks can utilize their resources (whatever they may be) and the finer aspects of the traditional culture to gain a more rewarding balance of individual, organizational and community life. They graphically show how a culturally diverse people, speaking different languages, practicing different customs, un-welcomed strangers in often very strange lands, physically and spiritually trapped on the one hand by slavery and oppression and freed on the other by a fervent belief in the best of the world’s traditions, forged (and are still forging) a path that is a living testament to the power of a greater vision.

The “Forgotten Communities Program’ is the cornerstone of the Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute and the National Cultural Heritage Tourism Center, Inc. The program is a major program under the National Cultural Heritage Initiative and serves as the catalyst for the promotion and marketing of the culture, heritage and the communities of people of African Descent.

The program was created and developed to support the efforts of chambers of commerce, economic and community development entities address economic and job creation issues in disadvantaged communities.

The leadership at the local level is comprised of entrepreneurs, artist, educators, government, and community activists/leaders. The goal by all is to access the viability of creating a tourism destination, by establishing an arts cluster as an attraction. Art that focuses on the cultural history and people of the city and community, told in paint, with emphasis on faith and tradition.

The program has proved itself as very successful and has allowed an industry to take hold and renewed interest in historic Black communities. With the support of talented painters and performing artists, the program has been able to spiritually recapture the people’s memories and visions and dreams of the people that resided there, outside of the view of mainstream America. Forgotten Communities is not Black Art, it is a spiritual movement, to showcase a people of dignity and neighborhoods that are a part of us. Only through the arts, can the spiritual moment and importance of a culture be recreated and conveyed to another culture.

The Forgotten Communities Program is a ‘call to all artists’, particularly those of African descent, to begin painting their visions and memories of their culturally significant and historic communities. The National Cultural Heritage Tourism Center was created to allow those images to be shared with the world and rekindle an interest in these forgotten communities. The knowledge required to sustain the community and help it grow is provided by the research and teaching of the fellows and members of the Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute.

The National Cultural Heritage Tourism Center, and Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute are poised to share their knowledge and resources to assist in ultimate goal being to create artistic images and performances that will cause a nation to think and consider redeveloping these cultural treasures for future generations reeducate others and ourselves on the value and importance of our culture in America and the Diaspora.

The Gateway Countries to Gateway Cities (GC to GC) Program effectively applies time-tested cultural principles that produce optimum socio-economic development in the "New and Old Worlds". Similar to the Marco Polo era and other historical examples, GC to GC recognized the cultural and heritage routes of the "Old and New Worlds" are as the roots of the "New Marketplace". Gateway Countries to Gateway Cities supports the idea that the "New Marketplace" will currently thrive best in the "New World". Nevertheless, it promotes and celebrates the "New Marketplace" globally through the formation of strategic socio-economic linkages with countries in both the "New World" and the "Old World". Of significance, it recognizes Europe and African countries; as important Gateways to the heritage routes of the New World, via the Caribbean, and Florida, the "Gateway State".

The "New Marketplace" or knowledge economy is a physical representation of a spiritual world we are now beginning to discover. Some of us increasingly comprehend that the rules governing the Spiritual World are the same as those that guide the "New Marketplace". Just as the spiritual world is deeply influenced by our attitudes and our relationships; likewise, success in the "New Marketplace" is largely dependent on our renewed commitment to improving our attitudes and building great relationships.

Attitude will indeed determine altitude in the "New Marketplace".

Information and knowledge will only be utilized properly when we gain a thorough understanding of culture in the "New and Old Worlds". Likewise, the information and knowledge economy will only realize its maximum value when we achieve an intelligent understanding of Spirit in the Spiritual World.

The degree to which we develop culturally is the exact degree to which our physical and Spiritual Worlds develop.

Laura Dorsey Director National Cultural Heritage Tourism Center, Inc. Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.​

Professor Laura Dorsey is an educational professional and community activist. She has a wideranging background in educational administration and corporate management. Her experiences include quality management, performance improvement, accreditation compliance, education, instructional design, and training/development. She is a professional in Higher Education with experience in proprietary, post-secondary institutions directing, lecturing/teaching, facilitating/delivering curriculum, and providing academic counseling regarding retention, progression and graduation. Facilitation using multiple distance educational modalities including assessment and evaluation is one of her specialties. In addition, she has served as a University Academic Cabinet Member, SME General Education & English and Area Chair: Academic Writing and General Studies in the College of Humanities. Prior to her academic career, Laura had a very extensive career in financial services; retiring as the Assistant Vice President directly responsible for merger/acquisition, strategic planning, development, budgeting and forecasting. She was also a Securitas Trader, managing over 200 IRA accounts, responsible for purchasing, balancing and reposting over $1 million of daily transaction. Currently, she has combined both careers and is a sought-after speaker on financial literacy. Laura is the Associate Editor of ONYX Magazine and publishes a column on Money Matter and current editorial topics. She is CEO/President of LLD Consulting LLC, where she provides consultation on strategic planning, organizational structure and writing to a number of major clients and organizations.

As a community activist, Laura is involved in several professional associations and service organizations. She serves as the Vice President of Women of Excellence and Leadership, Founding Board Member of Central Florida Higher Education Alliance, Chair of BOD Clarita’s House Outreach Ministry, Board Member and SE Regional Vice President of Infinite Scholars Program. She is also a key presenter and speaker at BIG (Blacks in Government) Conference, National Teach In, Goodwill Industries, Junior Achievement, Career Education Clubs of America, Youth Employment Services (YES) Program, Upward Bound Program, and has worked on several Congressional campaigns.

Awards for her commitment have been numerous: Who’s Who of American Women, Who’s Who in American Education, Who’s Who in the World, and Alpha Sigma Lambda (Lifetime Member). Laura holds a Bachelor’s in Business Management and a Master’s in Organizational Management. She also has a specialized certification in Personal Trust Operations. Her doctoral research and specialized studies have all been in Adult Education.

Guenet Gittens-Roberts Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Director-Pan African Tourism Marketing and Travel Writers National Cultural Heritage Tourism Center, Inc.

Guenet Gittens-Roberts is CEO of GGR Marketing & Public Relations. She is responsible for developing and directing their communication strategy while also managing the agency’s outreach to the advertising, charitable and business communities. GGR Marketing & Public Relations was formed to develop and execute programs aimed at reaching multicultural communities and niche markets utilizing an effective mixture of relationship marketing, event marketing and branding through social media and traditional media sources.

GGR is a full service, public relations and marketing firm with the intention to serve as a “publicity machine” for our clients, ensuring that they are included in targeted publications and broadcast media while also utilizing social media and networking to build relationships. They offer a broad range of services that include marketing, public relations, branding, special event planning & management, sponsorship/fundraising, business development and media relations. GGR Marketing currently produce the largest Caribbean Festival in Orlando, the Orlando Carnival Downtown.

She is the publisher of Caribbean American Passport News Magazine, the largest Caribbean owned Statewide Newspaper in Florida. Caribbean American Passport covers the people of the English, French and Spanish communities. Through their publishing arm, they were responsible for the publication of Mision Boricua a Spanish publication designed to raise awareness for the Puerto Rican community to vote in the 2016 election.

Guenet is active in the community serving for the past 7 years as President of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of Central Florida Association of Black Journalists, Vice President of the Guyanese American Cultural Association of Central Florida, Program Director of the Caribbean American Business Expo and Vice-President of Caribbean Affairs at Realty World Orlando.

A native of Georgetown, Guyana, she spent five years at NCE Screen Printers, her family's 40 year old company developing ad campaigns for large and small companies and creating innovative corporate gift ideas out of combinations of print and local products. She maintains that this experience where she had to think outside the box remains at her core and allows her to come up with creative ideas that are diverse and interesting. Guenet is married to her partner in their business Sam Roberts and is the proud parents of 2 college kids, Aleia and Kadeem.

Promoting our Cultural Heritage Destinations

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Debbie Ann V. Beckford Fellow CMAP Program Manager Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Manager, 2010 to Present: Site manager and accounting professional for major business corporation.

General Manager, January 2002 to 2009: Responsibilities included: Develop control procedures for variable and semi-variable expenses, forecast each departments sales and expenses each month with each department manager for the Dealer, conduct weekly management meetings with all departmental managers, develop growth plans for service and parts department.

Parts and Service Director, July 2003 to 2008: Responsibilities included: Develop control procedures to develop growth plans for service and parts department to attain 100% absorption. Took service operation customer pay from 1.4 to 2.5 currently (goal 3.0 by Feb 05). Total Service operation average gross from $78,830.00 in 2003 to $90,249.00 at the end of 2004. Working with new Parts manger to develop control procedures for Parts.

Dealer Manager, January 1996 to December 2001 Responsibilities included: ordering of vehicles, develop control procedures for the dealership utilizing computer software, conduct weekly management meeting with sales managers, manage the wholesaling of new and used vehicles, attend vehicle auctions and co-ordinate with my financial controller the balance of vehicle inventory to minimize frozen capital.

Finance Manager, January 1994 to December 1996 As a finance manager I was involved in presenting vehicle products and payments, terms and rates to customers.

Sales Consultant, October 1992 – December 1993 As a sales consultant I was involved in performing the proper selling techniques, prospecting, consulting, closing and plan presentations.

The National Black Tourism Marketing Writers Network

A network of writers that support the national cultural heritage tourism center in destination Marketing and tourism Promotion for the Pan African community.

Writers report on tourism and travel Programs, Products, and Services Related to Community Economic Development and Tourism/Visitor Activities. Assist in the development of Niche strategies Aimed Toward the African-American and Multicultural Consumer. The network is Supported by an Established Specialty Media partnership.

Kitty Pope Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Publisher - African Diaspora Tourism.COM Magazine

Kitty J. Pope is the Publisher of the African Diaspora Tourism Magazine and the Founder/Executive Director of the International Association of Black Travel Writers. A graduate of University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, she is also the publications manager for AfricanDiasporaTourism.com, an online magazine, exploring the culture and heritage of people of African descent around the world in order to promote travel.

The author of one book, 'Beside Every Great Man' (Amber Publishers), Pope is the former lifestyle editor of the Atlanta-based Upscale Magazine and the former Coordinator of Counseling at Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina. She is also the director of membership development in North America for the International Council of Tourism Partners. (ICTP) Pope is also a black heritage travel consultant, and a member and media partner for the African Travel Association (ATA). She is also the founder and executive producer of the African Diaspora World Tourism Awards, a gala-ceremony that recognizes achievements of people in the areas of black culture and heritage tourism.

Ricky L. Tucker Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Director-Marketing National Cultural Heritage Tourism Center, Inc.

Ricky L. Tucker, also known as Coach RIX, is a trusted advisor and business coach. He has a passion for helping people be their very BEST and strives daily to model his core values: Respect – Integrity – Excellence.

A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville with a major in sociology and a minor in broadcasting, Coach RIX served as a Dale Carnegie instructor for almost 10 years. He also attended Corporate Coach U, to become a professional coach.

After more than twenty-five years of hiring, training, developing people and leading teams, Coach RIX realized the vast amount of untapped human potential within organizations, both large and small and founded RIX International, LLC in 2002.

Coach RIX wears many hats and is quite comfortable in varied roles from life and business coaching to public speaking and consulting.

He currently serves as President of the Black Business Association of Memphis. It is in this role that he gets the opportunity to help individuals start and grow their businesses.

Coach RIX is a member of the Collierville Chamber of Commerce, served as mentor for the Memphis Grizzlies “Team Up” Mentoring Program and serves on several boards: Job Corps of Memphis, Health Tech Institute of Memphis and PRIZM Ensemble.

He and his wife Gwendolyn reside in the Memphis area.

FAITH – EDUCATION - COMMUNITY

https://www.faithcommunitynetwork.org

We are the generation our Ancestors have been waiting; that will preserve and celebrate the works, history, arts, strength, wisdom, and cultural traditions of the People of Pan Africa.

IT IS TIME TO REBUILD THE WALLS! IT IS TIME TO REBUILD GOD’S PEOPLE! LET’S GET BUSY!!

The Call of Faith

1The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 2To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; 3To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.

4And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations.

Isaiah 61:1-4

Jeff Smith I Director of Innovation and Equity National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) 1 Federal St., Bldg. 101 | Springfield, MA 01105 732.581.9423 (cell) 256.436.3288 (headquarters)| smith@nacce.com | www.nacce.com

TALBOT CHAPEL AME ZION CHURCH PENSACOLA, FLORIDA ESTABLISHED OVER A 150 YEARS AGO.

“One Nation, under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for “All”.`

The Faith Community is the one sector of our capitalistic society that ensures fairness and forges opportunity as a practice of it beliefs, customs and traditions. It opens doors, preserves and protects. The Faith Community is the Foundation of America!

‘IT IS TIME TO REBUILD FORGOTTEN COMMUNITIES! IT IS TIME TO REBUILD GOD’S PEOPLE! IT’S TIME!!!’

FAITH & COMMUNITY

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."

— Martin Luther King

"Our forebears labored without wages. They made cotton "king." And yet out of a bottomless vitality, they continued to thrive and develop."

— Martin Luther King "Our loyalties must transcend our race, our tribe, our class, and our nation; and this means we must develop a world perspective."

— Martin Luther King "Everybody can be great because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love."

— Martin Luther King "Whatever career you may choose for yourself - doctor, lawyer, teacher - let me propose an avocation to be pursued along with it. Become a dedicated fighter for civil rights. Make it a central part of your life. It will make you a better doctor, a better lawyer, a better teacher. It will enrich your spirit as nothing else possibly can. It will give you that rare sense of nobility that can only spring from love and selflessly helping your fellow man. Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for human-rights. You will make a greater person of yourself, a greater nation of your country and a finer world to live in."

— Martin Luther King "The church must be reminded that it is not the master or the servant of the state, but rather the conscience of the state. It must be the guide and the critic of the state, and never its tool."

— Martin Luther King "I just want to do God's will. And he's allowed me to go to the mountain top. And I've looked over, and I've seen the promised land! I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the promised land."

— Martin Luther King

The History of the Black Church ‘Civil Rights Era’ Civil Right Era: During the Civil Rights era, Black churches were well established social and political power bases for African-Americans. Their enormous presence naturally, sanctioned them with the political power to lead Black people in the movement for civil rights. Some churches and their organizations were completely opposed to any involvement in the political struggle for civil rights. Others chose to participate and did so passionately, organizing by rallies, protests, and marches, while teaching Christianity and community involvement.

In the late 1940’s, 50’s, and 60’s, the Black Church functioned as the institutional center for Black mobilization. They provided an organizational base and meeting place, for African-Americans to strategize their moves in the ongoing fight against racial segregation and oppression. As Black Churches became the epicenter of the social and political struggles for Black equality, they increasingly became targets for racially motivated violence. An extensive assault on members of a Black community took place by burning a Black Church.

The bombing and burning of Black churches during this time translated into an attack upon the core of civil rights activism, as well as upon the larger Black religious community. The most infamous example of racist American church destruction occurred on September 15, 1963. When the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, was fire bombed, the explosion was felt by the entire Black community.

Four children killed in the attack, several others injured, and a community's sense of security within their church was forever traumatized.

This act signified the depths to which racial hatred could fall. Like many other churches bombed before and after, the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church was a Black Church. Even though the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) was implicated in this crime, members of the KKK were not the only ones responsible for similar acts of terror throughout the country. Unfortunately, this was not an isolated incident. These, racially motivated arsons did not destroy the souls of Black communities. In 1988, the National Missionary Baptist Convention of America was formed.

In the 1990 C. Eric Lincoln book The Black Church in the African American Experience with Lawrence H. Mamiya. They described the, "seven major historic black denominations: the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church; the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AMEZ) Church; the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church; the National Baptist Convention, USA., Incorporated (NBC); the National Baptist Convention of America, Unincorporated (NBCA); the Progressive National Baptist Convention (PNBC); and the Church of God in Christ (COGIC)," as comprising "The Black Church.“

In the Twenty-first century, the Convention movement of the African American Baptist Church has undergone several changes, the individual organizations remain important to African American religious life. The Black Church is also at a crossroads dude to 'White Flight," gentrification and systemic capitalism. The Black Church has historically been a source of hope and strength for the African American community.

Reference: The Center for African American Ministries and Black Church Studies, 5460 South University Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615, V: 773-947-6300, An Encyclopedia of African American Christian Heritage, by Marvin Andrew McMickle, Judson Press, Copyright 2002,ISBN 0-817014-02-0

‘WORKING BY FAITH’

George Washington Carver - viewed faith as a means of destroying both barriers of racial disharmony and social stratification. He compiled a list of eight cardinal virtues for his students to strive toward:

*Neither look up to the rich nor down on the poor. *Lose, if need be, without squealing. *Be clean both inside and out. *Win without bragging. *Always be considerate of women, children, and older people.

​*Be too brave to lie. *Be too generous to cheat. *Take your share of the world and let others take theirs.

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) is an AfricanAmerican Civil Rights organization.

SCLC, which is closely associated with its first president, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The SCLC had a large role in the American Civil Rights Movement.

Rev. Dr. Eugene Franklin Chairman Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Eugene Franklin is the author of the Pan African American Cultural Heritage Initiative and the architect and organizer of the Pan African Cultural Heritage Alliance, whose membership includes the National Cultural Heritage Tourism Center, Inc., National Black Business Support Corporation, National Black Tourism Marketing Corporation, and the Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Franklin also serves as the President of the Florida Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Gene is known internationally as a driving force behind the Pan African American cultural economic development movement. His efforts include the creation and development of cultural programs and infrastructure models that benefit disadvantaged and under served historic communities. His latest endeavor includes the development of “Pan Africa!”, an e’ magazine that will promote the culture, history and traditions of the People of African Descent in support of cultural heritage tourism and travel, and the arts and as a expositor on the cultural economics impact of the historic ‘Green Book’.

He has over 50,000 unique followers in his network that support his efforts across the globe.

Eugene was born August 19, 1948, in Ethel, Louisiana and moved to New Orleans in 1953. Gene attended grade school and high school in Metairie, Louisiana. To serve his country and further his educational dreams, Gene enlisted in the United States Navy in 1969, and served a total of 27 years on active duty. Gene retired 1996 in Pensacola, Florida after serving his command tour as Officer-inCharge of Naval Air Training Management Support Activity at the Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. After the military, Gene founded Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company and worked in the industry for approximately ten years.

Gene Franklin currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Washington, D.C., the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, and serves as Chairman of the Board for the National Black Business Support Corporation. He supports his local community by his service as a board member for Pensacola Habitat for Humanity (Vice Chairman), the Escambia County Health Facilities Authority (Chairman), Every Child a Reader in Escambia, and JUST Pensacola Justice Ministry. Gene previously served as a board member for the Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce, the Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Administration - Northern Florida Region Advisory Board, and a host of local and state boards and committees. ​As the President of the Florida Black Chamber, he works closely with over twenty local chambers and in partnership with the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Visit Florida. His many awards include being named as one of Florida’s Most Influential People in 2004 and as One Of Florida's Most 500 Influential Business Leaders in 2018, 2019, and 2020. His other awards are too many to mention.

Gene Franklin is also an ordained minister and serves as an associate minister for a local church and as the lead evangelist and missionary for Faith Community Ministry. His thirst for knowledge and service continues………!

Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr. Pastor of Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Birmingham, Alabama.

Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr. is a native of Birmingham, Alabama where he was educated in the public school system. He graduated from Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education. He received a Master’s Degree in Music Education; a Class A certification in School Principal ship and the Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. In addition, Dr. Wesley received a Bible Diploma and Bible Certification from Birmingham Baptist Bible College. He completed the Beeson Institute for Advanced Church Leadership Program from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. Dr. Wesley earned the Doctor of Ministry Degree from Louisiana Baptist University and Theological Seminary in Shreveport, Louisiana May 2006.

Dr. Wesley retired in 2003 after a brilliant 26-year career as an educator in the Birmingham Public Schools. He served as a teacher, assistant principal and principal of three different schools (Powderly Elementary; Arrington Middle and was the first African American principal of Woodlawn High School). He served on the Central Office staff as Extended Day Principal and Coordinator of Safe and Drug Free Schools.

Dr. Wesley is regularly sought after to speak in both schools and churches. He has had the privilege of speaking across the nation and in several foreign countries. His spiritual gifts of teaching and preaching are well documented. He is a member of many organizations. His civic and professional associations are too numerous to mention.

Most recent is the evidence of his leadership, occurred with the completion of a multimillion dollar edifice and education facility located in the heart of the West End community.

Dr. Wesley is currently the pastor of the Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in the West End community where he has given thirty years of service. He has a great love for people and for learning.

He is married to the former Venita Burkes, and is the father of two sons, Rev. Michael Wesley Jr. and James Edward, one grandson and two granddaughters.

Dr. Wesley is the author of three books, When God Changes A Church, Everybody Deserves A Good Funeral and Reaching the Unchurched_Pathway to Church Growth.

Reverend Dr. R. Joaquin Willis Retired Pastor

In 2004, founded the Collective Banking Group of Miami-Dade and Vicinity starting with nine churches in Liberty City, later re-branded as the Collective Empowerment Group Inc. of South Florida (CEGSOFL); •Has since grown to include over 75 member congregations, along with numerous banking and nonprofit strategic partners; •Dr. Willis recently retired as the Pastor of the Church of the Open Door (COTOD) ,where served since 2002; •Serves as the official representative on the National Board of Directors for the Local Church Ministries of the United Church of Christ of the Ministers for Racial, Social, and Economic Justice (MRSEJ); •Adjunct Professor at Miami-Dade College; •Serves on Board of Directors for the Belafonte TACOLCY Center, Inc., and the 79th Street Corridor Initiative, Inc., both of which are community development corporations (CDCs).

Reverend Alvis Collins Director, Faith Community Network Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Reverend Alvis Collins has been a resident of Pensacola Florida since the early 1970’s; growing up in the Myrtle Grove, Warrington. and Pleasant Grove neighborhoods of Pensacola, Florida. He attended and is a graduate of the Escambia County School System. A graduate of Escambia High School in 1985 and exceptional football player, Collins was inducted into the School’s Hall of Fame and named Mr. Escambia by the County sports leaders. He attended Pensacola Junior College (PJC –Now Pensacola State College) and Troy State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Accounting. Returning to Pensacola, Alvis answered the call of ministry in 1993, and was ordained as a Baptist Minister by Rev. Robert Likely at the Second Mount Carmel, now named Mount Carmel Baptist Church.

Alvis Collins, a Computer Engineer, began his professional IT career, in the late 80’s as at IT instructor to those who were at a societal and economic disadvantage. While immersed in this atmosphere, the plight of his students came across to him with great clarity. The influence of despondency was etched within the recesses of his spirit. He carries the memory of that feeling with him as a motivation to help others trapped without hope. As he continued to develop his IT skills and move on to other professional goals, he moved into the health care field as an IT information trainer and support personal. One again, his intrinsic aspects required him to see beyond the natural, and see the greater humanitarian needs of others.

Collins’ passion to assist others, was firmly established early in his pre-teen and teen years. As a youth, he often assisted two friends who were negatively impacted with disabilities and associated Muscular Dystrophy (MD). While assisting them with the basic activities of life, Alvis two friends’ positive spirit and joy, and their earnest gratitude for his friendship was the beginning of the spiritual preparation for Alvis’ future calling, in ministry. Collins still remembers and can feel his friends being filled with emotion. ’Their joy and gratitude remain today as a foundational and fundamental force that fosters his passion to help others succeed.

As a teen, Collins’s passion to be of assistance to others was further refined, while being a care giver to his mother and father during their years of sickness and health decline. He can still hear the words of his mother saying; “Son, you are going to be a good man and a great husband”. These works provided Alvis with the spiritual motivation that drives him in his efforts until this day, to be of service. Alvis’ foundation also comes from the words of his Father who instructed him repeatedly, with his saying of; “Son, trust God” and “don’t give up, you are somebody”. These pillars of truly caring for family, and being an advocate for others, are intrinsic aspects of Reverend Collins existence. Reverend Collins and his wife, Sandra, have always sought out ways to uplift and meet the needs of others, without publicity. They work as a team in whatever endeavor God leads them. Alvis, in his ministry, has quietly continued in the path of tangibly ministering to the direct needs of others on a very personal level. The accumulation of direct ministry experiences over the years, has provided him a priceless education, honed his passion to demonstrate and transfer the experienced of the love of Jesus Christ to others. His defining message is ‘The desire to make the word of God perceptible in the current age is my “charge to keep” so that the God that I serve me be glorified’.

Rev. Dr. Arbutas Washington Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Community Cultural Heritage Societies

As an ordained Minister and Elder, Rev. Dr. Arbutas Washington is an avid believer in community service and assisting those in need by using every resource available to help others reach a sense of stability. Arbutas understands homelessness, abuse, financial hardship, hopelessness, incarceration, and despair due to either personal or secondary experiences. Her faith in a Mighty God is the creator of her resilience and determination. She has graduated from believing that GOD is real, to KNOWING that GOD is real as an undeniable fact. Every one of her paths, encounters, and situations produced testimonies of faith and miracles. Because Arbutas is a Mother (first and foremost), there were times that a regular job was insufficient or simple not available. However, due to growing up with Grandparents, and Great Uncles and Aunts that believed in creating a job when one did not exist, she adopted that same attitude. She is presently working on developing a program to teach ex-offenders and others the skills of entrepreneurship so that they will cease to beg for the crumbs that fall from the master’s table and become the Master from which the crumbs fall.

Dr. Washington is the President and Director of Help from the Sanctuary, Inc. (a charitable organization) and the author of The Making of Me and Help from the Sanctuary. She has owned other businesses that included Arbutas Auto Sales (e.g., sold used cars), Arbutas A. Dawson Agency (e.g., both as an independent and through Allstate), Notary Public, and as an independent Seamstress. She has 28 years of experience in the financial services industry as an agent, agency owner, and a financial advisor with skills in budgeting, finance, marketing, and Investing. She also holds certifications in Mental Health First Aid, Assisted Living, and Faith-Based Clinical Counseling.

Dr. Washington received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in Computer Science while minoring in Business Administration. She received a Master’s degree from Gulf Coast College and Seminary where she majored in Christian Counseling and a PhD in Ministry from Florida State Seminary. Dr. Washington also holds a Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in Crisis Management and Response and is currently in the PhD program of Health and Human Services specializing in Crisis, Disaster, and Management at Walden University.

Dr. Washington’ work experience ranges from working on an assembly line to owning businesses. Some of that experience includes clerical and clerk work, substitute teaching, customer service and support manager, mental health case manager, and motivational speaker. She is a firm believer that working hard at whatever you do is a success within itself. Dr. Washington also holds an active memberships in the Golden Key International Honor Society through graduate studies and Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology. With all of that said, Dr. Washington’s greatest joys are her children, grandchildren, and quilting as she volunteers for Sew for Hope in Tallahassee where quilts are made to benefit homeless children.

Dr. Jeff Smith Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Innovation and Equity

Academic Preparation: Doctor of Transformational Leadership, Expected Graduation, 01/2021 Bakke Graduate School (BGS), Dallas, Texas Doctor of Education, ABD, 05/2014 East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Johnson City, TN Master of Arts in Sociology, 05/2007 East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Johnson City, TN Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science, 05/2004 Athens State University (ASU), Athens, AL Undergraduate Studies, 1999 - 2001 University of Alabama (UA), Tuscaloosa, AL Jeff Smith currently serves as Director of Innovation and Equity at NACCE. NACCE provides leadership and scalable sustainable, scalable resources to foster entrepreneurial thinking and action in one of the largest entrepreneurial ecosystems in North American. As the Director of Innovation and Equity , Jeff is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the development and implementation of a culture of innovation and equity at NACCE and promoting inclusive leadership as a means for innovation and growth within our organization, our member organizations, and community partners.

Jeff is also tasked with providing oversight for projects that seeks to transform diverse communities through initiatives that promote entrepreneurial thinking. He also works to support individuals and organizational members as they journey to transform their schools, organizations, and communities through the development of an entrepreneurial mindset.

Over the last decade, as an educator, Jeff has worked to create transformative educational spaces in high schools, a community college, a public state university, and a private college. In an administrative capacity, he has lead the development and implementation of a strategic diversity plans; worked to ensure collaboratively across the institution to ensure the campus climate was supportive of diversity; developed initiatives designed to improve student success, and reduce attrition rates; and to build authentic and collaborative working relationships with external communities and stakeholders among other things.

Jeff is convinced that the 21st century with its rapidly growing technology, saturation of information, demographic shifts, and increasing cultural diversity requires that individuals and communities come together to build creative, life-giving, and sustainable communities and cities. He believes it's his life's work is to help students, communities, and cities find ways to work together and pursue this common good.

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMUNITY BASED TOURISM

According to the Weiler and Hall, culture, heritage and the arts have long contributed to appeal of tourist destination. However, in recent years ‘culture’ has been rediscovered as an important marketing tool to attract those travelers with special interests in heritage and arts. According to the Hollinshead, cultural heritage tourism defines as cultural heritage tourism is the fastest growing segment of the tourism industry because there is a trend toward an increase specialization among tourists.

This trend is evident in the rise in the volume of tourists who seek adventure, culture, history, archaeology and interaction with local people.

Cultural heritage tourism is important for various reasons; it has a positive economic and social impact, it establishes and reinforces identity, it helps preserve the cultural heritage, with culture as an instrument it facilitates harmony and understanding among people, it supports culture and helps revitalize communities.

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National For Artists - By Artists Society (An Affiliate of the Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.) The National "For Artists - By Artists" Society (FABA) is a non-profit organization created to support cultural artists. FABA is a community of artists who desire to help promote cultural diversity in the arts. We are an organization that understands the needs of artists - because we are artists. Your painters, chefs, musicians, singers, dancers, storytellers and more.

‘WE ARE THE ARTS!’

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‘Cultural Historian – Visual Artist’

’The Art of Sonja Griffin Evans’

"Capturing the beauty, spirituality and purest representations of the Gullah Sea Islands and of African American culture.“

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”My ancestors were not slaves. They were agricultural engineers, masterful craftsmen and more who were enslaved because of their intelligence." - Sonja Griffin Evans

‘Cultural Historian – Photographer’

The Art of Photographer Cassandra Griffen

"I use photography as a means to document the world around me. These images call attention to things, events and individuals that other people overlook or take for granted.

This exploration of the overlooked or disregarded helps me engage more deeply with where I am in space and time.

My goal is to make photographs that draw the viewer into the now while reflecting on the past.“

Cassandra Griffen www.cassandragriffenphotos.com/home.html

“My choice of subject comes from a place of intuition and is fueled by an impetuous desire to partake in the stories that unfold around me. I seek the unknown and look for the light within the shadows, the stories that are not at first obvious and the uncommon in the common. My images expose the individual’s hidden self. I am curious of what lies behind their eyes; where they have been; and where they hope to go.”

‘Cultural Historian – Chef’

Chef Kermit is a Culinary Historian and well versed in the Art and Culture of food.

His culture and education are highlighted in his entertaining presentations.

Chef Kermit is a member of the Culinary Federation of America and brings to his audience and in-depth knowledge of global foods, their history and preparation.

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‘The Art & Entertainment Network’

The Art & Entertainment Network is an association of Community-based Musicians, Singers, and Performers who have come together under the Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute to preserve and promote cultural performing and entertainment associated with the People of Pan African descent.

Also: Culture, Heritage and The Arts have long appealed to tourist and contributed to their selections of tourism destinations. In recent years ‘culture’ has been rediscovered as an important marketing tool to attract travelers with special interests in culture, heritage and the arts.

https://www.culturalartnetwork.org

Cultural heritage tourism is the fastest growing segment of the tourism industry. There is a trend and need for travelers to enrich their lives with new cultural experiences. This is evident in the rise in the volume of tourists who seek their heritage, cultural - related experiences and adventures. The Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute assist communities with programs that attract cultural heritage tourist.

Erik O’Neal Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Director Cultural​ Heritage Art Program

Erik O’Neal took his first formal lesson at the Art Institute of Chicago. He later went on to study art at Southern University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Erik joined the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS) in 2012. He also is a member of the Louisiana Art and Artists’ Guild and the Art Council of New Orleans. Erik was part of the Art Council of New Orleans’ 2012 class of “ Artist as Entrepreneurs”.

Erik primarily works with pastels and oils. “Impressionistic realism is how I describe my work. My goal is to bring a sense of intensity to my work and invoke passion within the viewer. I want to recreate the moment”.

Erik has exhibited his work across the country, including the East Baton Rouge Parish Library system multiple times. He has twice been selected to participate in the Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival (2009, 2012). Erik was a featured artist for the Gumbo Gallery in Pensacola, Florida for the month of June 2013. He is a gifted artist and historian and adept at teaching and conducting seminars and art events.

Quote: “I’ve been creating art for as long as I can remember. I cannot imagine not doing it. Wherever I go, whomever I meet could be an inspiration for my next painting. Art is in all of us, it’s all around us.”

Theola Bright Director Community 'Art of Faith’ Program

THEOLA BRIGHT is an independent, interdisciplinary artist that is a native of Mobile, Alabama, and former Artist-In-Residence for the State of Alabama. She was educated at Blount high school in Mobile, Ann York Business school in New York City, Miami-Dade college, Florida International University, and Lindsey Hopkins Technical School in Miami, and Actors Models and Talent for Christ (AMTC) in Atlanta.

Bright is the CEO and Founder of T.C. Bright Productions Ministry, Inc. (TCBPM), which uses the arts to spread the gospel. TCBPM collaborates with other faith based, and non-profit organizations to produce major outreach productions such as The King of Kings Unity Concert, an annual event held in conjunction with the annual Unity Walk in Mobile, AL, the annual Mobile International Festival that features a show of Bright’s original African hair and fashion designs, and The Theatre of Truth (TTOT). which brings historical characters to life on stage throughout the year as educational entertainment; sponsored by various organizations.

Theola is also the host for teaching seminars on God Consciousness, Healthy Eating and Living, Relationships, and Respect, which are presented by Theola Bright based on excerpts from her published books. These seminars are often presented with music, poetry, and songs from Bright’s collection as a vocalist and producer of the radio show, “Think About It With Theola Bright. “

Frank R. Morton Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Cultural Music Director

Frank R. Morton is a native of Nashville, Tennessee and is lauded for his musical knowledge and talent. While attending public school, Frank began taking music lessons in the fourth grade, playing the clarinet. Following his transfer to Cameron High School in the seventh grade, Frank began playing the alto saxophone and joined the marching and symphonic bands. As his talent became more pronounced, Morton changed instruments, and began playing the tenor saxophone studying great jazz saxophonists.

After graduating high school in 1967, with a music scholarship to the University of Maryland, he was directed by his family members (smile) to study music at Tennessee State University. While at Tennessee State, Frank studied music and played in local night clubs in Nashville. The country was at war in Viet Nam and his musical career was halted when Morton received his draft notice. He immediately joined the United States Navy.

In the Navy, Frank Morton continued study music, when the opportunity was presented. He also decided to pursue a military career. His thirst for knowledge and improvement allowed him to earn an Associate of Arts Degree and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology for Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri.

Frank retired with honors from the United States in 1998, following an illustrious career, with the top enlisted rank of Master Chief Petty Officer, and as a graduate of the prestigious Navy Senior Enlisted Academy. As a Senior Enlisted Academy graduate, Morton assumed the coveted position of Command Master Chief of two sea commands and two shore commands. After retiring, he taught physical science in public schools in Pensacola, Florida and again picked up his saxophone and studied music at the University of West Florida in Pensacola. Frank Morton is currently the Minister of Music at Emmaus Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida and plays Gospel and Smooth Jazz for private engagements. His love of music has taken Frank full circle, and he share his gifts with his community!

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POSITIVE MUSIC MAKE POSITVE PEOPLE

PelaPcola Record Company is a privately held company headquartered in Pensacola, Florida. It has a fluid organizational and management structure, headed by co-founders, Ambus J. Harvey and Eric Denis Robinson. Both are celebrated writers and products of the Motown Era and are advocates of good music. They decided to combine their talents and form PelaPcola Records, a company dedicated to the preservation and distribution of positive music that inspired and celebrated music as an art form.

Both Ambus and Eric grew up and worked in the music industry when Soul Music was a dominant part of the music scene. Soul Music originated in the African American community in the United States in the 1950s and early 1960s. It combines elements of African-American gospel music, rhythm and blues and jazz. Soul music became popular for dancing and listening in the United States, where record labels such as Motown, Atlantic and Stax were influential during the Civil Rights Movement. Soul also became popular around the world, directly influencing rock music and the music of Africa.

According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of funky, secular testifying".

Catchy rhythms, stressed by handclaps and extemporaneous body moves, are an important feature of soul music. Other characteristics are a call and response between the lead vocalist and the chorus and an especially tense vocal sound. The style also occasionally uses improvisational additions, twirls and auxiliary sounds. Soul music reflected the African-American identity and it stressed the importance of an African-American culture. The new-found African-American consciousness led to new styles of music, which boasted pride in being black.

Soul music dominated the U.S. R&B chart in the 1960s, and many recordings crossed over into the pop charts in the U.S., Britain and elsewhere. By 1968, the soul music genre had begun to splinter. Some soul artists developed funk music, while other singers and groups developed slicker, more sophisticated, and in some cases more politically conscious varieties. By the early 1970s, soul music had been influenced by psychedelic rock and other genres, leading to psychedelic soul. The United States saw the development of neo soul around 1994. There are also several other subgenres and offshoots of soul music.

The key subgenres of soul include the Detroit (Motown) style, a rhythmic music influenced by gospel; deep soul and southern soul, driving, energetic soul styles combining R&B with southern gospel music sounds; Memphis soul, a shimmering, sultry style; New Orleans soul, which came out of the rhythm and blues style; Chicago soul, a lighter gospel-influenced sound; Philadelphia soul, a lush orchestral sound with doo-wop-inspired vocals; psychedelic soul, a blend of psychedelic rock and soul music; as well as categories such as blue-eyed soul, which is soul music performed by white artists; British soul; and Northern soul, rare soul music played by DJs at nightclubs in Northern England.

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PELAPCOLA RECORDS: ‘LET’S PUT OUR GUNS AWAY’ CAMPAIGN’

“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”

For too long people have allowed the environment in which we live to control them, rather than taking control of their environment. This may come as a surprise to you, but the richest deposits on our planet is not Gold, Silver, Oil or Uranium, it is young people buried beneath the soil within the walls of those sacred grounds we call the “Cemetery”.

In the beginning God created man by speaking to himself. He took a little bit of himself and put it into the first man. But, the life God intended for his children was destroyed by their own disobedience; and man’s disobedience over the generations has grown to such a degree, that we no longer value the sanctity of life and give thought to the commandment of our Creator, “Thou Shalt Not Kill’! No one is immune from this scourge, not even the elderly or the most precious gift of all, ‘Our Children”.

What is most disheartening is that the curse that plagues our culture and our society is growing, and has our youth killing each other at an unprecedented rate, especially in major- cities. Killing each other over trivial matters; over turf that they do not own, basketball sneakers, friendships, girlfriends, Rappers, and on and on. Stupid, crazy stuff! There is so little regard for human life! No respect for the traditional “Heroes” in our lives and our communities. We are losing our humanity and respect for God. Something must be done to reverse this curse and reeducate our youth and our communities. We cannot continue to allow more Americans to be killed by handguns every two years, than lives lost during the Vietnam War. Love, Peach and Unity must be restored. Our communities must once again come to believe, “There is a brighter day ahead’!

MISSION PELAPCOLA RECORDS’ “Let’s Put Our Guns Away” campaign is a timely message that will bring about solidarity and hope through the inspiration and power of music.

Our message is simple “More Life Ahead or No Life Ahead”. So with that in mind, let’s join together in making this campaign a reality and a success.

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GOAL The “Let’s Put Our Guns Away” campaign goal is to create a vehicle to bring people together via music, commercials, television media, music videos, radio, concerts and to use it as a learning tool for our communities. The “Let’s Put Our Guns Away Campaign has an additional component. The “Heroes in Our Eyes” Component complement the Put the Guns Away Campaign by reteaching and reestablishing the importance of the roles traditional heroes play to improve our communities and our individual lives. Heroes provided by God and to protect and guide us, so we can have life and have it more abundantly. Law Enforcement, Military Members, Firemen, Elected Officials, Ministers, Fathers, Mothers, Uncles, Aunts, Medical Personnel, etc.; all are here to protect and guide our youths and are to be respected. It is time to Cease Fire and Respect those God has placed over us! “Let’s Put Our Guns Away and come together as Communities of Faith!!

HOW? PELAPCOLA RECORDS believes that our goals will be accomplished through the universal language of music. We will accomplish this via community concerts, music videos, and the media (radio, television, commercials, documentaries and Public Service Announcements, using ‘Legends’ in Music Industry and Heroes in Our Communities, targeting our most vulnerable youth. Music is a universal language, that is the best medium to educate, inspire and change habits and conduct. It is spiritual in all genres. It connects and captivates. It is Spiritual! A Gift from God! YOUR PART! PRAY for our success. ‘Share’ our message. Remember and Support the Mothers who have Lost a Child or Love One to Gun Violence! Attend our community events, and Support our campaigns by Purchasing, Playing, and Sharing our “Positive Music”!

And remember, ‘Positive Music Makes Positive People!’ God Bless!!

National Asset Building Coalition, Inc.

The National Asset Building Coalition (NABC) works with organizations to enhance the economic vitality and competitiveness of the region's Forgotten Communities. The NABC team works with historic African American communities to help them recognize, promote and capitalize upon their existing assets, through its asset mapping process and by coordinating the efforts of local chambers, business and community organizations. A community’s assets may include culture and historical its natural resources, recreational sites, local eateries, or historical buildings and monuments. Once assets are identified, the team recommends strategies to community leaders that will promote and develop the assets to further strengthen the local community and economy. Working in collaboration with the National Black Business Support Corporation and the Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute's partners, the National Asset Building Coalition offers a variety of programs and services designed to create more vibrant neighborhoods and communities and enriching the lives of the citizens that call them home. www.natlassetbldgcoalition.com

‘TIME TO REBUILD!’

LAWRENCE R. WILLIAMS, Jr. Director National Asset Building Coalition, Inc. Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Lawrence R. Williams, Jr. serves on the Board of the Harmony Institute (FL), One World Foundation (Atlanta, GA), and the Osceola County (FL) Industrial Development Authority. He serves as counsel to Millennium Management, a professional sports and entertainment management company in Atlanta, GA and Connectiv Solutions, a business development firm (FL). Mr. Williams was formerly: President of the Osceola County (FL) Black Business Council, a member of the Executive Board of Trustees for the Osceola County-Kissimmee (FL) Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Executive Board of Trustees for the Lake Buena Vista Rotary (Disney), a member of the Board of Directors for the Osceola County (FL) Education Foundation, and also a former member of the Osceola County(FL) Charter Review Committee. Mr. Williams is a licensed attorney in the State of Ohio, and former member of the National Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association and the Thurgood Marshall Law Society. His area of expertise has been in Mergers and Acquisitions, Charitable Foundations, Corporate Structures, Estate Planning and Civil Law.

Reginald (Reggie) Slack Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance National Asset Building Coalition, Inc. Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Reginald (Reggie) Slack is a successful entrepreneur and business leader. Reggie also is a former professional football quarterback He gained national attention because of his performance and demeanor during a highly visible collegiate career at Auburn University during the late 1980’s. In his senior year at Auburn, Slack was named the Most Valuable Player during the Hall of Fame Bowl in Tampa.

After starring collegially at Auburn University, Slack was selected in the 12th Round of the 1990 NFL Draft by .the Houston Oilers. He also played in the WLAF for the New York/New Jersey Knights and then played int the Canadian Football League with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders, whom he led to a Grey Cup appearance in 1997.

After retiring from football in 2014, Reggie bought, operated, and sold several businesses and franchises. His focus has continually been to help other by creating jobs and opportunities for his community. Additionally, Slack serves as an investment advisor in the financial industry. His recent endeavor is as a business partner in the construction industry. Again, giving back, by rebuilding.

Leon King Board Member Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Leon King is the Founder and Managing Partner of K-WAM Financial Solutions. He launched K-WAM in 2005, with the goal of supporting the financial needs of small and mid-sized companies; with a focus on veteran and minority-owned companies doing business with federal and state government agencies. Recognizing that access to capital is essential for starting, sustaining and growing a business; he has positioned K-WAM as a pivotal funding source for start-ups and rapidly growing companies. Through his network of traditional, alternative lenders and investors; Leon has secured financing for business owners across many industry sectors.

Prior to launching K-WAM, Leon served as a financial consultant with Washington Mutual and several boutique lenders; focused on residential mortgages, small business and commercial real estate lending. He also had a long career in healthcare administration at the University of California, San Francisco.

Mark Scovera Board Member and Treasurer Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Mark is and Accounting Professional and the former President of the Florida Black Business Support Corporation, and dba, Access Florida Finance Corporation. He is well known in the finance service arena as an avid advocate for micro and minority enterprises. He is constantly sought for his advice and expertise. He serves on several boards of directors and has made significant strides in addressing policy issues that inhibit black business development and growth.

Previously, Mark was the Sr. Vice President/Chief Financial Officer for the Florida Black Business Investment Board, Inc., a public private partner with the state. His twenty years experience in accounting and finance, starting at Arthur Andersen LLP in the audit division, continuing on serving as the controller and Chief Financial Officer for various companies in the Detroit area.

Mark is a CPA in the State of Michigan. Mark was born and raised near Detroit, Michigan and now resides with his wife and children in the region.

Claudette Walker Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Claudette Walker is a Community Liaison Specialist for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/ Gulf of Mexico Division; where she engages Environmental Justice ( EJ) communities in workshops, focus groups, forums, conferences summits and in sharing information and resources to address environmental and human health issues in the five gulf states of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.

She currently services as facilitator of the Gulf States Health Policy Coalition/MS Area. , Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Biloxi- Gulfport Black Chamber of Commerce and Biloxi- Gulfport Cultural Heritage Society. She is the owner of DPG Consulting. She has Master level studies in Counseling Personnel, completed the Satcher Community Leadership Program / Morehouse School of Medicine/ Satcher Institute, Atlanta, GA and has a B.A. Degree in Social Work and Counseling.

She has over 36 years of experience in the following areas: project development, counseling administration, grant research/management/ review/ oversight and grant writing , small business and non-profit start up, strategic planning, developing federal operating procedures, policy and guidelines, federal programs and disaster services, community advocacy and organizing, event planning and organizing, disaster housing and small business counseling and asset building. Recently she was selected as recipient of the One Gulf Coast Community Leaders Award/ MS Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce and selected by the 18th Former U.S. Surgeon General and Founder of the Gulf States Health Policy Center to present at the National Press Club- Washington D.C. during the National Institute of Minority Health/ Health Disparities Symposium.

Education Morehouse School of Medicine. Satcher Health Leadership Institute, Atlanta, GA •Certificate of Completion Satcher Community Health Leadership Development Program •University of South Mississippi, Long Beach, MS •Counseling Personnel – Master’s Program •Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, MS •Bachelors of Arts Degree Sociology/Social Work •Attended well over 300 plus workshops, seminars, training and leadership programs applicable to program specific areas during professional career.

Awards: One Gulf Coast Community Leadership Award - MS Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce; Business & Leadership Award - Gulfport Job Corps Center – Gulfport, MS; Peoples Bank Community Leadership Recognition Award - Pass Christian, MS; Morehouse School of Medicine Certificate of Completion- Atlanta, GA

Christopher U. Lane, MPH Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Seasoned Non-Profit Professional Award-Winning Grant Writer; Seasoned Entrepreneur Program Evaluator; Capacity Building/Technical Assistance Consultant Program Developer and Builder; Fundraising Professional Public Speaker and Facilitator; Public Health Educator Health Advocate; Problem Solver Thoughtful Communicator EDUCATION JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY Jackson, MS PhD, Computational Data-Enabled Science and Engineering, Public Health in pursuit JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY Jackson, MS Masters of Public Health April 2016 UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Washington, DC Bachelor of Science, Health Education May 2013, 4.0 GPA UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA Columbia, SC Certificate, organizational and program development September 2006 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE October 2015-present Jackson State University Jackson, MS Research Compliance Officer October 2007-present 1Vision Solutions, LLC Washington, DC| Jackson, MS Senior Managing Director & Founder ACCOMPLISHMENTS/SKILLS Masters of Public Health Association, President; Alpha Epsilon Delta Graduate School Honor Society; Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Institute for HIV Prevention Leadership Scholar; National Minority AIDS Council Rural Advisory Board; Board Member, DC Care Consortium; Secretary/Board Member, Many Voices.

Vice President, UDC Public Health/Health Education Students’ Group; Golden Key Honor Society International, Jackson State University; American Public Health Association Student Member; SPSS Statistical Software; R Programming; Python

Lloyd Reshard Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. Technology and Business Innovation Robots and Artificial Intelligence Expert

Lloyd Reshard serves as CEO for Cognitive Big Data Systems Inc. a local technology startup that recently graduated from the City of Fort Walton Beach’s Venture Hive accelerator program. He’s also the President of Pivotal Data Technologies, a company provides technology consulting and develops mobile and web applications for networking purposes. Additionally, he serves on the College of Engineering Advisory Board at Virginia Tech, the Mechanical Engineering Advisory Committee at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees Community Maritime Park Associates Inc. He has also served as a part-time Senior Research Scientist at George Washington University. He is a national award winning engineer, his recognitions include Black Engineer of the Year Award for Career Achievement Government, the DoD Civilian Meritorious Service Award for the Global War On Terrorism, the General Lester L. Lyles Award for employee mentoring, the National Science Foundation’s Center for High Performance Reconfigurable Computing Vision Award and the Air Force Material Command NAACP Award for promoting diversity in the workplace.

In April of 2012, Mr. Reshard retired after 26 years with the Air Force Research Laboratory, where he spent his last six years as the Chief of the Munitions Aerodynamics Sciences Branch. There, Mr. Reshard managed one of the largest branches with 34 employees, and executed $250M in programs in six years, averaging over $40M annually. Mr. Reshard’s extensive and diverse technology development portfolio ranged from micro air weapons and robots to massive 15-ton penetrator concepts. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He began his engineering career at Bendix Corporation as a process and product engineer. Mr. Reshard is married to Robin, an independent television producer and host and motivational speaker, and together they have three children: Lloyd, Jr., Nathalie, and Theron.

Darnell Sims National Asset Building Coalition, Inc. Community Development Corporation Advisor Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Darnell Sims has over Thirty Years of Experience as a Community Economic and Workforce Developer. He has a heart for the Youth of the Community. Versed in all areas of Community Development, Darnell has devoted his working life to those in disadvantaged communities.

A native of Pensacola and a graduate of the local school system, Darnell was an outstanding student and superb baseball player. He earned his Associate’s Degree at Pensacola Community College and received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Alabama on a baseball scholarship. He returned to Pensacola and began his career as a advocate for education, the trades, business and community development. He is well respected and earned the highest praise for his leadership effort.

Darnell has served on several boards and has headed many key projects. He has served as the President of the Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce, aiding in the development of an important core of small and disadvantaged businesses that led to the growth of the African American Businesses Community, after many years of decline. He currently works in Workforce Development and serves as a Founder and the Vice President of a Community Development Corporation, developed in partnership with his church.

Darnell Sims is the consummate professional and willingly gives of his time and talent for the betterment of all mankind. A True Community Leader and Man of Faith.

Joseph Dhaiti National Asset Building Coalition, Inc. General Contractor (Advisor) Fellow Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc.

Joseph Dhaiti is the Founding Partner and Vice President of Cobblestone Construction Enterprise, Inc. Joseph has worked in the construction industry for more than 20 years. He has experience as a commercial and residential contractor. Dhaiti learned his trade from an expert craftsman in the construction industry. Joseph worked extremely hard to acquire all the knowledge his mentor had to offer. Coupled with traditional education, Joseph gained unequalled experience as a protégé’ and soon was a most sought out manager and builder in the Miami area.

After years of working as a Project Manager for several large companies, Joseph decided to form his own company to produce homes and building per his expertise. He was moved to create a building company that emphasized quality, after seeing a renovations that were poorly done by other contractors. Additionally, Joseph had a strong desire to encourage young people to enter the building trades, a give something back, especially to young adults from disadvantaged communities; the same as his mentor had done for him many years before.

Joseph has positioned Cobblestone Construction as a quality company that care about the industry and the community. Joseph is recognized as a model for the building industry and a promoter of skilled trades. He advocates for fair standards and regulations on the behalf of the industry and for improved building standards. Joseph is an extraordinary individual the is trying to make a measurable difference in the industry and in his community.

GLC3 Inc. 05/2000 – 12/2012; Miami, FL. Project Manager/Qualifier, Collaborate with Architects and Sub-contractors; Order and approve inventory and building supplies; Supervised Union and Non-Union workers; Pulled all appropriate permits; Identify and resolved all issues in a timely manner; Performed all construction sites pre-inspections; Led the planning, budgeting and directive of all construction projects.

Millennium Construction 08/2001 – 09/2005; Pensacola, FL Project Manager/Qualifier; Pulled permits; Bid on contracts; Estimated job cost; Prepared time schedule; Ensured all OSHA regulation protocols are followed; Analyzed critical path method scheduling.

EDUCATION: New Jersey Institute of Technology, Associate Degree Electrical Engineering.

05/1994; Miami-Dade College, Associate Degree Construction Project Management. 03/2005;

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: § Certified licensed and Insured General Contractor in the State of Florida; § Electrical Technician Certificate

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Africa - Europe – Caribbean – South America - Central America – North America

BUSINESS CONTRUCTION PROGRAM CULTURAL ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL BUILDING

The Eastover Traditional Learning Cottage, as designed by DPZ, is based on early twentieth century school architecture. This cottage features a repeating 1-3-1 window that provides day lighting, cross ventilation and views of green space; traditional blinds protect the windows. Traditional details are used for the columns, cornice, caves, brackets, and trims.

The learning cottage is designed for more urban sites. It would be a compliment to the architecture found in many neighborhoods around the country.

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Join a Society Pan African Cultural Heritage Societies

About Pan African Cultural Heritage Societies The Pan African Cultural Heritage Society is a network of International, State, Regional, and Local Cooperatives whose mission is to increase mutual understanding between the people of African Descent in the United States; and the people of other countries, states, cities, cultures, ethnic groups, and most important, the residents of the host community; by means of educational and cultural exchange, that assist in community and economic development.

What We Do Under the Management of the National Asset Building Coalition, Inc.; the Pan African Cultural Heritage Society Network supports and works to build cooperative relations and exchanges in Pan African Communities in the area of Commerce, Culture, Heritage, Education; recruiting People of Influence, Knowledge and Faith to join us in our cooperative efforts. Educational and Cultural Activities are used to build relations between the members of the Societies and the people of other countries through culture and heritage edutainment programs, art events, business and community development projects, academic and faith lectures, cultural sports, and professional exchanges, as well as public -private partnerships.

Who We Engage In an effort to celebrate the diversity of the People of African Descent, the Societies are open to all members of the host community and makes every effort to reflect the global society. Although our activities celebrate and focuses on the culture, heritage, traditions, and arts of Pan Africans for celebratory, educational and awareness purposes, all cultures are welcomed to become members and participate in Society activities.

How We Work We solicit artists, educators, athletes, students, business and faith community leaders to become local, state, and national Pan African Society Affiliates to share their cultural and heritage knowledge and skills with the host community and with other Pan African Cultural Heritage Societies around the globe, to include the general population, and seek cultural exchanges to help break down barriers that often divide Pan Africa and other cultures and nationalities.

We are a Co-op

The Pan African Cultural Heritage Society is a community centered alliance of International, Regional, State, and City Cooperatives.

A cooperative or co-operative is an autonomous association of people who voluntarily cooperate for their mutual social, economic, and cultural benefit. Cooperatives include non-profit community organizations and businesses that are owned and managed by the people who use its services or by the people who work there or by the people who live there, hybrids such as worker cooperatives that are also consumer cooperatives or credit unions, multi-stakeholder cooperatives such as those that bring together civil society and local actors to deliver community needs, and second and third tier cooperatives whose members are other cooperatives. The International Co-operative Alliance was the first international association formed by the movement. It includes the World Council of Credit Unions. A second organization was formed later in Germany, the International Raiffeisen Union. In the United States, the National Cooperative Business Association serves as the sector's oldest national membership association.

The people and societies of the Pan African Cultural Heritage Society are constantly forming together in two major ways: through cultural engagement and by cultivating healthy Pan African Cultural Heritage Communities. We are active around across the United States and across the globe through various cooperative efforts, including a major community arts and educational collaborative mission.

We also assist communities with asset development research and cultural arts and community development projects; and connect these communities to global efforts, associated with the Pan African Cultural Heritage Institute, Inc. and the National Asset Building Coalition, Inc. network missions and efforts.

We cultivate healthy cooperative societies by connecting them to successful model societies and assist them in acquiring resources in support of each society individually and as a whole. Conferences and workshop are held to assist in the development of cooperative/society members to encourage fellowship, interaction and foster society and membership growth.

STATE AFFILIATES CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETIES

ALABAMA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

MISSISSIPPI CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

ARKANSAS CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

MISSOURI CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

CALIFORNIA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

NEBRASKA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

DISTRCT OF COLUMBIA CULTURAL HERTAGE SOCIETY

NEW JERSEY CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY NEW YORK CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

FLORIDA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY GEORGIA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

NORTH CAROLINA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

INDIANA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

OHIO CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

ILLINOIS CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

OKLAHOMA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

KANSAS CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

PENNSYLVANIA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

KENTUCKY CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY LOUISIANA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

SOUTH CAROLINA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

MARYLAND CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

TENNESSEE CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

MASSACHUSETTS CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

TEXAS CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

MICHIGAN CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

VIRGINIA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

MINNESOTA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

WISCONSIN CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY THE “WEST” CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

CITY AND REGIONAL CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETIES ATLANTA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, ATLANTA, GEORGIA

BILOXI – GULFPORT CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI BIRMINGHAM CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA DAYTONA BEACH CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA FORT LAUDERDALE CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA FLORIDA KEYS CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, KEY WEST, FLORIDA GAINESVILLE-OCALA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA JACKSONVILLE (LA VILLA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY), JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA MEMPHIS CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE MIAMI CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, MIAMI, FLORIDA MOBILE CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, MOBILE, ALABAMA MONTGOMERY CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA NEW ORLEANS CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA NORTHWEST FLORIDA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, FORT WALTON/PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA ORLANDO CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, ORLANDO, FLORIDA PENSACOLA (DE VILLIERS CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY) PENSACOLA, FLORIDA SAVANNAH CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, NAPLES - FT. MYERS - SARASOTA, FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA TAMPA – ST. PETERSBURG CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, TAMPA, FLORIDA WEST PALM BEACH CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETIES

AFRICA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY BAHAMAS CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY BELIZE CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY BRAZIL CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY CANADIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY CARIBBEAN CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY CUBA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY EUROPEAN CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY FRANCE CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY HAITI CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY JAMAICA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY KINGDOM OF SPAIN CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY SAINT LUCIA CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY UNITED KINGDOM CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

U.S. TERRITORY CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETIES

PUERTO RICO CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY VIRGIN ISLAND CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

PAN AFRICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS AND LEVELS

Business and Community Organization members will be listed in the Pan African American Cultural Heritage Marketplace online business membership directory for one year from date of membership approval and will be included in and have full access to the Pan African American Cultural Heritage Marketplace.

Individual members will be listed in the online "Who's Who" membership directory for one year from date of membership approval and will be able to access the Pan African American Cultural Heritage Marketplace.

Benefits: One year Free Subscription to each of the membership e-magazines.

Business/Professional Membership................................................................................ $100.00 a year Non Profit Community Organization Membership.........................................................$50.00 a year Individual/Supporter Membership.................................................................................. $25.00 a year

Register Online at:

https://www.nbbsc.org/society---membership-app-online.html

PAN AFRICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM - BENEFITS AND LEVELS

Gold Level Sponsor ($5000/year) ​Full page ad for one year in all membership e-magazines. Option to submit Advertorial in place of Quarterly Advertisement.

Company logo featured on “Sponsors Page” on Pan African American Cultural Heritage Marketplace website for one year.

The company will be invited to promote products/services at all appropriate events for a year for free with the first choice of vendor location. ​* Lagniappe: Receive from Pan African American Travel Club a Free Trial Travel Card: 'The Gift' Card. This card offers up to $1,000 in Savings when you book your next hotel or resort stay.

Silver Level Sponsor ($3000/year)

Half page ad for one year in all membership e-magazines. Option to submit Advertorial in place of Quarterly Advertisement.

Company logo featured on “Sponsors Page” on Pan African American Cultural Heritage Marketplace website for one year.

The company will be invited to promote products/services at all appropriate events for one year at a discounted rate. The company will have priority choice for vendor location. ​* Lagniappe: Receive from Pan African American Travel Club a Free Trial Travel Card: 'The Gift' Card. This card offers up to $1,000 in Savings when you book your next hotel or resort stay.

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Bronze Level Sponsor ($2000/year) Quarter page ad for one year in all membership e-magazines. Option to submit Advertorial in place of Quarterly Advertisement.

Company logo featured on “Sponsors Page” on Pan African American Cultural Heritage Marketplace website for one year.

The company will be invited to promote products/services at all appropriate events for one year at a discounted rate. ​* Lagniappe: Receive from Pan African American Travel Club a Free Trial Travel Card: 'The Gift' Card. This card offers up to $1,000 in Savings when you book your next hotel or resort stay.

Corporate Business Level Sponsor ($1,000/year) Corporate/Business Members’ names and/or logos will be placed on the Pan African American Cultural Heritage Marketplace Sponsorship Page for one year from date of membership approval.

One year Free Subscription to each of the membership e-magazines ​* Lagniappe: Receive from Pan African American Travel Club a Free Trial Travel Card: 'The Gift' Card. This card offers up to $1,000 in Savings when you book your next hotel or resort stay.

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https://www.nbbsc.org/society---sponsorship.html

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