Local Music Artist Releases Children’s Book

Local gospel music artist Sanchez Tanniehill recently released a children’s version of his “God Did It” book, a biography that shares how his family’s faith helped him through the difficulties of childhood bullying to become an award-winning music artist, motivational speaker, youth evangelist and now an author.

As a gospel music artist, he is most notably known for his songs “God Did It,” “Keep Praying” and “Cheers to You.” He has released three albums and released his most recent single “You Can” in the fall of 2022.

"I believe God, put me on this earth to help others and spread his word and lead others to him," Tanniehill says.

At six weeks old, he had a stroke. His family was told he would never walk or talk and that he would be deaf and blind. His mother told the doctors, “You don't know my Jesus.”

Tanniehill’s story reaches out and connects with others who have also been through trials and tribulations of life and still walk strong in their faith with God. His testimony is also an encouragement to those who are struggling with their faith in God.

For booking information, please contact him through the website at www.SanchezTanniehill.com

Birmingham Public School System Purchases Black Sands Comic Books from Shark Tank Winner & Birmingham Native

Birmingham Public Schools recently purchased $37,000 worth of Comic Books by Shark Tank winner Black Sands Entertainment to help make reading more fun and inclusive for Birmingham public school students, and specifically Birmingham's sixth graders. Black Sands Entertainment is co-founded by local native Geiszel Godoy.

Geiszel Godoy recently visited South Hampton K - 8 School -- along with her husband, co-founder and author Manuel Godoy, for a book signing and talked to the students about how their books feature stories of strong Black kings and culture in Africa.They also talked to them about how they became creators, publishers and entrepreneurs, offering an example of a career the students could consider pursuing.

The Godoys created their comic books after not being able to find comic books with strong Black representation for their children. They appeared on Shark Tank last year and inspired Kevin Hart and Mark Cuban to invest in them.

Birmingham Public Schools purchased Black Sands Ultimate Edition 1, 2 & 3. Black Sands recently launched 15 new books, ideal for readers ages 10 and up, offering a variety of genres, ranging from historically based stories to ancient myths and heroes as well as modern fantasy, sci-fi and strong female leads.

Photos courtesy of Black Sands Entertainment.