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Temia Brinson is the President and CEO of Rejoice Magazine, which is a Faith-based, Christian Lifestyle Magazine. The magazine highlights the latest news, aggregated from multiple sources and attracts visitors daily on its website RejoiceMagazine.net.
Temia Brinson, President Rejoice Magazine
She is a radio personality and host of The Rejoice Magazine Radio Show, heard locally in Orlando, Florida on WOKB 1680AM and globally via rejoicemagazine.net, wokbradio.com, and mobile application Tune In Radio, tunein.com.
Ms. Brinson has interviewed and worked with several notable names such as State Representative Perry Thurston, State Senator Geraldine Thompson, Mayor John Christian, Commissioner Tiffany Moore Russell, Dr. Sheila J. Spencer, Dr. Jamal Bryant, Bishop Willie J. Matheney, Dr. Randolph Bracy, Jr., Dr. Samantha Phillips, Prophet Corvell Brown, Dr. Larry G. Mills, Pastor Derrick McRae, Pastor Alexis Stephens, Javis Mays, and Thomas Ware, just to mention a few. She is a Motivational Speaker and the host of two seminars: “Single, Saved & Satisfied; Are You Really?” and “Reinvention of the Black Woman”. Ms. Brinson attended Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida and served as a member of the Bethune-Cookman Gospel Choir. Now, she currently serves as Minister of Music at Wootson Memorial Church Of God In Christ, where Elder Eullas Brinson, Jr. is the pastor, under the leadership of Western Florida Jurisdictional Prelate, Bishop Willie J. Matheney. In addition to being a voice in the community, Ms. Brinson also has familiarity with corporate America. As a person having worked in the financial sector for the past 12 years, Ms. Brinson has experience in dealing with several government agencies such as State Attorney Generals, Members of Congress, State Regulatory Agencies, and the newly formed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. She is also a member of the Vote Out Loud committee, which is in partnership with Innovations Middle Charter School. For Bookings & Interviews, email us at editor@rejoicemagazine.net
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Table of Contents MINISTRY Dr. Sheila J. Spencer…………………………………..………..…………...……5 The Music Ministry of Javen: New CD Release….…………..……………....…20
FINANCE Deborah & Hasheem Francis: Built To Prosper Companies...................................5 Central Florida Urban League: Financial Empowerment Summit........................18
THE HEALTHY YOU Kenneth Braswell: The Voice Of Responsible Fatherhood………........….....….12 Bryan L. Cobaris: Only Time Will Tell……………………………………..…..19 Rejoice Magazine: Tenant Rights Workshop…….……………...……….……...22
ENTERTAINMENT Miz T: God’s Comic Relief Baby!…………………………………..………......16 The Rejoice Magazine Radio Show……………………………..……..………..16 Comedian Steffon Vann: The SoulFunny Radio Show………………………….24
POLITICS Rep. Alan Williams: Suspension of FAMU Marching Band Lifted………....….17 Rep. Shevrin Jones: Commends Supreme Court For Making History…….....….17
SOCIAL JUSTICE NAACP 104th Annual Convention…………………………………………..……4 Attorney Crump: When Trayvon Martin Was Shot, America’s Heart Bled…...…6 March on Washington…………………………………………….………………8 Talib Hudson: Street Corner Resources……………………………………..……9 National Action Network………………………………………………………..11 WHY SUBSCRIBE? These limited edition publications are not generally sold in retail settings, and are only distributed to conferences, churches and hair salons who has partnered with us. However, this elite magazine is circulated to subscribers only. We offer unique content which isn't available elsewhere. If you would like to continue getting REJOICE Magazine, subscribe today. Your subscription begins with the next published issue. To ensure this most valuable magazine arrives in your mailbox, subscribe online at www.RejoiceMagazine.net or Amazon.com
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