This is the fifteenth issue of AMPS Magazine, Ohio Edition. I wanted to take this time to congraulate A.M.P.S. (American-Minority People Succeeding) Cleveland franchise on a great job they are doing in the community in providing good stories and educating the community.
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Gerald D. Wright, CEO
about the publisher
I would like to start off by Thanking the READERS of AMPS Ohio Magazine and the newly published AMPS Michigan Magazine. There is no way to thank you enough for the support we have received for these publications. We strive to bring you great articles on melanated people, organizations, legends, businesses, our missing children & women and much more. I would like to thank Gerald Wright for trusting me with yet another magazine in the franchise with the launch of AMPS Michigan Magazine, this is an amazing journey.
In these new issues I’d like to Thank Tamara Davis and Eazy The Block Captain the cover stories for AMPS Michigan and AMPS Ohio, for sharing their stories with us. Inside these issues there’s information on the healthy aspects of berries, Legendary Greats that have accomplished so much in their life times, I’d like to thank you Jason Crutchfield for your time I learned a lot from you, thank you Malika Williams for sharing your story. Read both magazines and find our missing, learn about our youngest African American Pilot who is only 17 years old and support the melanated businesses and wonderful events that are advertised in AMPS Magazines.
Here at AMPS we are proud to bring you great articles, events and advertisements in every issue.
How many of us can say that we are making history? Well Kamora Freeland will be listed in the historic archives as the youngest melanated female in the country to earn her pilots license and she is just 17 years old. This amazing teen began taking flying lessons at the age of 15 with the encouragement from her mother. Her mother had heard of a program that was teaching youth about aviation and signed her daughter up when she was 12. The program United Youth Aviators had a waiting list and Kamora didn’t start until she was 15. Now the rest is history. Kamora is also the youngest person in New York State to have their pilots license. She is able to now fly a 12 passenger plane any where in the country. Kamora stated during an interview that she credits everything to her parents. Who instilled in her that she could achieve anything.
Kamora started t at the HBCU Spellman this past fall. Kamora who graduated from high school with enough college credits to start college as a sophomore; earned a full scholarship to Spellman by earning the Presidential Scholarship for her academics. It was also reported that Kamora received an invitation to intern at NASA. Kamora is majoring in finance and minoring in entrepreneurship, but still continues to fly and is interested in flying commercial airlines. This amazing youth is setting the bar high for herself and is delighted to be able to show other youth that anything is possible. Kamora is also a life guard and a doula.
Kamora stated, “ I want people my age and in my community to know that nothing is impossible. “You can literally break through any barrier.”
Eazy The Block Captain
My name is Anthony Brown, but on the streets, they call me Eazy The Block Captain. Man, if you pulled up on me in 2012 and said I’d be one of the top artists in battle rap, pushing the culture like this, I’d probably laugh. But here we are.
So, let’s take it back a bit. Philadelphia is where I’m from, born and raised. My parents, they did what they could with what they had. Stability? Not here, that was never really in the cards growing up. We moved from street to street so much it felt like moving was an everyday thing. When my real mom couldn’t hold it down, my godmother stepped up and took over for the first 9 years of my life with my pops. That was the only time in my life that things ever felt normal.
See, my biological mom, she was the definition of a hustler. She always made stuff happen, no matter the price, even if it meant getting locked up. As for me, I picked up the hustle mentality early on. I ain’t blaming my folks; they were young, just trying to figure it out like everybody else. I mean, I made my own mistakes when I hit that grown-up stage, and my kids might look back and think “what’s up with pops?” but I was just playing the cards I was dealt.
I been hustling since the jump, moving everything from drugs to Girl Scout cookies, honestly, I never wanted my kids to experience the grind. I started rhyming, first rap I ever wrote was over that “Bad Boys” soundtrack. I wasn’t that good, hell, my dad even told me to pack it up. But that only fueled me more.
Running the streets was like second nature, in and out of jail like it was a revolving door. But that last stint in 2014 hit different. I was tired, man. I knew if I didn’t change up, that was gonna be my end. So when I got out, I flipped the script. I realized It was me that was the real product, the one I should have been selling from day one.
2013 was when I first hit the battle rap scene in Philly, just feeling it out in the small leagues. Undefeated, It was raw, aggressive – therapy. I had made a name for myself, and just when
things were flowing, I got locked up again. Fast forward to 2017, I was back at it, making moves, and ain’t nothing stopping me now. Battle rap, that’s where I belong, and I’m out here proving it every day.
Now as I stand today, I’m the top battle rapper, best in the world, I have exceeded the goals I wanted to do but I still feel empty, I still feel like it’s more to do.
I got into acting from battle rap, my first role was the remake of Fresh Prince of Bel Air as Rashad, and continued the journey since than, I’ve been on 2 tv shows and 4 movies and strive to do more.
I didn’t like how battle rap was moving and still don’t so I created my league The Trenches, where I feel the essence of battle rap resides here, where the pure energy of story telling is here. I’m a boss, I’m an owner and entrepreneur. It’s a lot more to my story but I’m not done yet so continue to watch.
SCAN WITH PHONE
SCAN WITH PHONE
Jason Crutchfield: More than a Coach
Coach Jason Crutchfield became a household name after coaching female boxer Claressa Shields to Olympic Gold as the first ever Female boxer to win gold in the sport in 2012 and again in 2016. Claressa is now the undisputed “GWOAT” GREATEST Woman Of All Time in the world of Women’s boxing. In 2015 when Claressa was training for the Olympics a documentary “ T-Rex” followed her journey and the coaching style of Coach Jason. Not always a fan of female boxing, Jason saw something in Claressa and took her under his wing and soon was her mentor and father figure. Recently the Movie, “Fire Inside” was released that told the story of Claressa life and relationship with Coach Jason Crutchfield.
Jason Crutchfield’s love of boxing didn’t begin just with Claressa Shields he in fact was a 4 time Golden Gloves Champion. Instead of pursuing a career in the sport Jason took a different direction and became a professional utility worker. Residing in Flint Michigan, Jason still took time to coach youth at the Berston Field House. His goal is to teach and train youth to reach their best potential. Jason, never a professional coach; has been teaching and training youth for over 30 years as a volunteer. In an recent interview he was asked what inspires him to keep him going back. Jason stated the FWC, the Field House…the events…he doesn’t want to give up on them. Jason sees the potential and drive in the youth that cross their doors and some have competed in the Michigan Golden Gloves Competition and became Golden Glove Champions.
Jason, his wife Mickey and his family continue to give encouragement to the youth in Flint. Jason is more than a coach he is a teacher and mentor to many.
The Healthy Benefits of Berries
Many people enjoy the flavorful taste of berries such as strawberries, blueberries and blackberries to name a few. There are so many healthy benefits to eating berries that can improve and help to maintain your health.
Berries are a great source for antioxidants, fiber and vitamin C.
Blackberries – these berries help to improve brain function, helps with eye wellness and improves the immune system. Helps to prevent cancer, helps with weight loss, reduces diabetes and improves digestion.
Strawberries – this favorite helps with your heart health, weight maintenance, gives you healthy skin and is a great source for vitamin C.
Elderberries -these berries give you energy, they’re full of antioxidants, they’re an anti-inflammatory, helps improve your immune system
Acai Berries – these berries help reduce risk of cancer, helps Prevent Cardiovascular Disease, helps with cholesterol.
Blueberries – these berries help with inflammation, helps prevent cancer and improves brain function.
Cranberries – these berries help prevent tooth decay, helps improve urinary tract infections and is high in fiber.
Goji Berries – these berries help to improve skin and hair, detoxifies, helps with inflammation and more.
Start improving your health today by eating a few berries.
Legendary Great
Albert Ayler
This Legendary Great was born in Cleveland Ohio on July 13, 1936, Albert Ayler grew up in Shaker Heights and this great musician got his love of the saxophone from his father. Growing up in the church he would often play duets with his father. Later in life he was able to coordinate his love of gospel and jazz together to create something magical. Ayler attended John Adams High School in Cleveland and graduated in 1954. He then went on to the Academy of Music.
Albert’s contribution to jazz and jazz free style was undeniable. His music took him to New York, France and beyond. He played on albums of some of the jazz greats and not only did he play the saxophone and the oboe he was also a talented singer and sang on not only his albums but other jazz greats as well including John Coltrane who stated he was inspired by Albert’s style and sound.
Nick named Little Bird after Charlie “Bird” Parker his fusion of jazz ranged from swing, bebop, New Orleans style to gospel gave him a unique style of his own. His influence in the “Free Jazz” during the 60’s made him be in high demand. Albert recorded and played on over 30 albums including his own, during his career. Many of today’s jazz musicians have sampled his music. Albert’s legacy in the music world of jazz is what legends are made of. This Legendary Great passed away November 25th 1970.
Jane Hunter Legendary Great
This Legendary Great born Jane Edna Harris on December 13th 1882 in Pendleton South Carolina.
Jane always an advocate for melanated women was a social worker, nurse and lawyer who organized the Working Girls Association in 1911 to provide safe housing for unmarried African-American women and girls who needed a place of live. When Jane relocated to Cleveland Ohio to pursue nursing she found little opportunities for melanated nurses and little housing for single women of color. Later the name was changed to the Phillis Wheatley Association. Jane was the association’s executive secretary until 1948. Jane’s Association was duplicated around the country which was sponsored by
the National Association of Colored Women (NACW). Following retirement, she founded the Phillis Wheatley Foundation, a scholarship fund for African-American high school graduates. Later the Jane Edna Hunter Scholarship Fund was created in her honor. Jane held honorary degrees from Fisk University, Allen University in Columbia, SC, and Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio to name a few. Jane also founded the Women’s Civic League of Cleveland (1943), belonged to the NAACP, and served as vice-president and executive committee member of the National Association of Colored Women. This Legendary Great passed away on January 17th 1971.
BUZZED DRIVING IS DRUNK DRIVING
MISSING CHILDREN
Let’s continue to keep our eyes, ears and hearts open to finding our missing children Children across the nation continues to disappear. It takes all of us to bring them home safely.
