2023 Spirit of the League Luncheon

INVESTING IN YOUTH TODAY...

EMPOWERING YOUNG ADULTS TOMORROW

Honoring Spirit of the League Champion Award Recipient

JAY “JEEZY” JENKINS

JUNE 27 2023

11th Spirit of the League Awards Luncheon, old friends and new. We are e you as part of our Urban League family as we continue to offer immediate and ons to help youth and adults in metropolitan Atlanta communities survive and

e – Investing in Youth Today, Empowering Young Adults tomorrow -- shines a th and young adult clients and their amazing readiness to succeed and give back and communities. Our Spirit of the League Ch i A d i i t l it, determination, compassion, and talent th

are pleased to honor two Georgia State Hou s the spirit of the League; and to recognize o OU for your unwavering support.

it our website (ulgatl.org) often for updates eorgia report released in February. There, yo facing people of color and low-income resid solutions to the historical and ongoing obst gue can shine in each of us every day. Toget world a better place. Thank you!

NANCY FLAKE JOHNSON

WORDS OF AFFIRMATION

Hank Stewart

Introduction of Mistress of Ceremony

WELCOME

Charmaine Ward-Millner (ULGA Board Chair

Vice President, Marketing, Communications, Community Relations

Kaiser Permanente, Georgia

OPENING REMARKS

Nancy Flake Johnson, President & CEO, Urban League of G

PRESENTING SPONSOR REMARKS

Labon Ramsey

North American Honda

INVOCATION

Bishop O.C. Allen III

LUNCH IS SERVED

(Musical Entertainment provided by M3 Live

YOUTH ACHIEVER AWARD PRESENTATIONS

LEGISLATIVE AWARD PRESENTATIONS

MUSICAL SELECTION

The BoykinZ

ONVERSATION WITH JAY “JEEZY” JENKINS

GA 2023 CHAMPION AWARD PRESENTATIO

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS & CLOSING REMARK

N O R E E CIAL

Over the course of his legendary career, the world renowned artist has had three #1 Billboard albums, sold more than five million albums worldwide, multiple chart-topping hits, and an unbroken streak of Top Ten albums. As an excellent conversationalist, he hosts The (Re)Session Podcast and Worth A Conversation with Jeezy television show.

While music is his talent, business is his passion. As an entrepreneur, Jeezy’s portfolio includes:

❖ Senior Advisor to the Chairman of Def Jam Recordings

❖ Naud Spirits & Distillery - Partner

❖ Defiance Fuel - Investor

❖ Agency99 - Founder

Jeezy was able to change the trajectory of his life with the help of hip-hop, but he realized everyone was not afforded the same opportunities.

Jenkins is a Grammy –multiplatinum rap entrepreneur, pist, and media nate.

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H O N O R E E

He founded The Street Dreamz Foundation, a non-profit organization, created to reach back and help the community that had always supported him.

The foundation began making an impact over 20 years ago, by aiding and providing a way out for the underserved in the community. The Street Dreamz Foundation initiatives include Technology, Health,

Jay "Jeezy" Jenkins

O F C E R E M O N Y MISTRESS

MO IVORY

Attorney, Professor, and Media Maven Empowering Cultural Engagement and Entrepreneurship.

Mo practiced law for many years as an entertainment attorney before focusing her talents in the media industry. Mo has worked as an on-air personality on both morning and afternoon drive shows for CBS Radio, Radio One, Howard University Radio Network and Sirius XM Radio where she hosted “The Mo Ivory Show”. In Washington D.C., while on the air at WHUR 96.3FM, Mo was an Adjunct Professor at Howard University School of Law where she taught Entertainment Law for three years.

Mo is proud to be an enthusiastic entrepreneur having successfully started many businesses and currently principle at Ivory Consulting, LLC where she provides legal, business and political consulting services focusing on cultural engagement strategy, celebrity/influencer engagement, surrogate and media services. Her clients have included numerous local, state and federal campaigns, as well as non-profit corporations.

Raised in New York City, Ms. Ivory graduated from Spelman College with a degree in Political Science and earned her law degree from Temple University School of Law. She is a member of Georgia and Pennsylvania Bar Associations, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorney’s (GABWA), Spelman College Alumni Association, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, The Links, Incorporated and Jack and Jill of America. She is a member of numerous community boards. Mo and her husband Robert, reside in Atlanta and have six children.

Representative Kim Schofield hit the ground running when she took office this January, serving District 63 – SE Atlanta, College Park, Forest Park, East Point and Hapeville – sponsoring bills to address gun violence, students living in poverty, and health-related measures including harmful chemicals in consumer products, and more. Representative Scott’s dedication and activism to increasing quality health care, affordable housing, and equity in education helps the citizens in her district and throughout the state. She is well-known for her partnerships with community and civic organizations in the metro area that work on helping marginalized people get a fair chance at economic stability and growth. Known as a progressive voice for change, Representative Schofield is building a reputation for generating results in the State Legislature.

During 15 years of service to the residents of Henry and Clayton counties in District 76, Representative Sandra Scott has championed bills to improve the health, justice, and financial opportunity for her constituents. Her actions have reflected the quote she lists as a favorite: “If I can just help one person a day then, my living will not be in vain."

She serves on the Defense & Veterans Affairs; Human Relations & Aging; Science and Technology; Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment; and Special Rules committees. Bills she recently sponsored relate to mitigating the consequences of the abortion ban; public assistance funds for diapers and hygiene products; Medicaid coverage; and gun violence. Representative Scott is a military veteran and now a veteran representative in the State House.

Deszirae Jones – Project Ready

Deszirae Jones set her sights on being a high achiever when she entered 9th grade at Booker T. Washington Early College High School. She heard about the Urban League’s Project Ready program and didn’t hesitate to join. By senior year, Deszirae had surpassed her original goals. By graduation she had earned 21 transferable college credits from Clark Atlanta University and maintained a ranking in the top 10% of her senior class. Moreover, she received 60+ college acceptances and more than $1.8 million in academic scholarship offers. Deszirae is heading to North Carolina A&T University in Fall 2023 to major in Business Administration. Her next goal -- to become a business owner and fashion stylist. We have no doubt she will reach it!

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The Multi-Agency Alliance for Children, Inc., referred Jaden to the League in January 2023. He entered our program with a determination to rise above a troubled childhood home environment and a period of teen incarceration. Shortly after his release, Jaden was struck by a car heading to work. He suffered head trauma, fractured ribs, and remained in a coma for months. After that, he decided the only direction for him was “up.” Jaden earned his GED

in the Atlanta Public Schools

Adult Education program and completed job preparedness courses. In Spring of 2023, he earned his forklift certification from Atlanta Technical College and is pursuing his Commercial Driver’s License for a career in Transportation and Logistics. If Jaden puts his mind to it, he will succeed!

Ananda Williams -Youth

Ananda grew up in Mississippi, attending schools that left her feeling unprepared for the job market. She moved to Atlanta and found a job at a fast-food spot where conditions were harsh with no upward mobility. Soon one of her cousins referred her to the League’s YouthBuild Construction Plus (YBC+) program. At first, the poor preparation she’d had in high school made her question her ability to keep up. But Ananda says program mentors helped her stay on track and walked her through completing eligibility documents. Ananda entered the WellStar Health System program and now proudly holds a Certificate of Recognition for perfect attendance and participation and is a Certified Nursing Assistant. We believe Ananda has the resolve to become the best at whatever she strives to accomplish.

Work

When Abdur came to the League as a teenager, he had already been through a rough time. He’d been in temporary foster care as a child but was sent back home where ongoing upheaval affected his performance at school. He dropped out but didn’t give up. Abdur enrolled in the League’s “At Promise – At Work” program, and gained employability, communications, and job skills. He also felt free to let his positive attitude shine. Abdur learned that operating with integrity is appreciated, expected, and rewarded. Equipped with new skills, Abdur got a job in the food service industry as a cook and server and earned a quick raise from $14 an hour to $17 an hour. Adbur is preparing to enroll in college to study business with hopes of starting his own clothing brand in the near future. He has been a model student and a great example for his peers.

Abdur Rahman Jammeh – At Promise| At

THANK YOU

T O O U R S P O N S O R S

A Special Thank You goes out to presenting sponsor, North American Honda, as well as to our additional sponsors of today's event: Geico, Delta Airlines, Georgia Pacific, Coca Cola, and Kaiser Permanente Georgia

Nancy Flake Johnson, President & CEO, Urban League of Greater Atlanta

John E. Armstrong, Jr., Chief Fund Development Officer

DeShaun C. Blake, Executive Administrator Coordinator to President/CEO

Dottie Johnson, Executive Assistant to President & CEO

John Moye, Senior Director, Policy, Legislative Affairs & Civic Engagement

Cecilia Cheeks, Cencintel PR

Na'eema Rashad, LLC

Otis Threat, Iieneur, Inc.

Stevie Flowers

A1 Audio-Visual Inc.

Crown Trophy

Hadley International Productions Inc.

Design Show Marketing