UTS 15th Anniversary Edition Feb 16 thru 28, 2018

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The BEE Movement Black Economic Empowerment Page 11-14

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IN THIS ISSUE

STAFF Publisher / CEO Sharon S. Gordon

Online/Digital Director Mykayla Bryant

Editor Interim Lisa Freeman-Williams

Distribution W. Cobre’ Gordon

V.P. Sales & Marketing Ngozi Dike

Advertising Sales Brenda D. Spencer Sharon S. Gordon

Contributing Writers Delois R. Wright Brenda D. Spencer

Events Management Melinda M. Payne sales@urbantrendsetters.com

Graphic Design Derek Payne Ivory Payne

Social Media Director Mykayla Bryant

05 PUBLISHER’S PAGE 06 Columbus Black Chamber Launch 07 MBAC 8 National Urban League in Central Ohio 9 Journey - David Lamus 11 The BEE Hive 14 UTS Business Directory 15 Young & Trendy 16 Black History - Madam C.J. Walker 17 Health & Wellness 18 Arts & Entertainment - The Ohio Players 19 Arts & Entertainment - Eurban Arts Theater 21 Trendy Palate 22 Travel Trends 23 Diversity Trends 24 Ignition - Tesla 25 CEO - Careers / Entrepreneurship / Opportunity 26 Classifieds 27 College Advantage Achievements

11 - BEE HIVE & FILM FESTIVAL GUSET JEWEL TANKARD

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Thank You Central Ohio forget to name people who may have hurt feelings based on my senility. I will just say that “you know who you are”. If you have read, written, delivered, taken photos, graphics, advertised, sponsored or partnered with me and UTS I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

In 2003 when Urban Trendsetters first hit the stands, we were a bi-weekly publication. We later went monthly and for a short time, we were digital and online only. Boy did I catch flack for that!.

The die-hard UTS fans wanted their “tangible” copy. “I want to hold it in my hand”, or “I don’t like to read magazines and newspapers online” was the response. Silly me, I thought I was keeping up with the new trends. You see, the problem with following other trends when YOU are the Trendsetter is that you no longer standout. Needless to say, we quickly went back to print and we are now back to printing bi-weekly. What I realized now is that other than to stop listening to others, I need to follow my gut.

Sharon S. Gordon Founder, CEO Urban Trendsetters News Magazine, Outreach Strategist

You see, God gave me the vision of Urban Trendsetters as well as what it was intended to be. Urban Trendsetters News Magazine is FREE, positive,

tising through CityView as well a few other surprises we have up our sleeves.

I invite you to join me as I grow into the next phase of UTS. This journey would not be the same or mean as much without the support of my community.

When asked how what I feel was the best part of my 15 years publishing Urban Trendsetters my answer was easy…I had the opportunity to meet the first Black President. My favorite edition was the 2009 Inauguration Edition for President Barack Obama. My proudest moment was when I was awarded the 2016 President Lifetime Achievement Award by that same President.

As I reflect on the past 15 years there have been so many great moments. I have had the blessed opportunity to meet, greet and hang out with some of the greatest people, most I had only dreamed of meeting. Although meeting celebrities is a great thing, I have enjoyed more than that, meeting the Urban Trendsetters in my very own community.

Central Ohio is an amazing place to start a business.

This year has so much in store for me and the fabulous team I have the pleasure to work with.

Our advertisers, sponsors, and volunteers are indeed priceless and I appreciate all of them more than I could ever put into words. I suppose that’s why I just hug a lot. Sometimes words just escape me.

I thought about trying to thank everyone that has been a large, medium or small hand in the success of this newspaper and the fact that we are still here. The list is too long and I am afraid that I will

and available news and information that the community can expect every 2 weeks…Period!

Our mission has not changed though methods, technology, and industry changes have forced us to adapt to new trends, we will remain the same at our core. We are excited about the transition to TV, Radio, SEO and Online Marketing or BAM! (Brand. Advertise, and Market) Local, Digital Adver-

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Thank you Central Ohio for 15 years of service to you, I appreciate all the letters, emails, cards and social media shout-outs. Central Ohio YOU ROCK!!!!

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COMMUNITY The Central Ohio African American Chamber of Commerce Launch, HUGE SUCCESS

J. Averi Frost, Executive Director of COAACC

Left to right: Senator Ray Miller with alumni of the Progressive Leadership Academy and Board Members of Pan-African Connections: Ani Mwalimu, Rachael Pinckney, and Rasheda Hansard

ness development and advocacy, focusing on the 17,000+ Black-Owned busi(Columbus) – After months of prepara- nesses in the region. Our goal is to protion, the Central Ohio African American vide guidance, access, and a voice that Chamber of Commerce will officially has been lacking for quite some time.” launched on January 18, 2018. “The Cen- Remarks at the launch included Franktral Ohio African American Chamber of lin County Auditor Clarence Mingo and Commerce is entering the market to be Ohio Development Services Agency Dithe champion for African-American rector David Goodman. “The response owned businesses in Central Ohio,” said has been incredible, with over 1000 peoJ. Averi Frost, Executive Director of ple in attendance for our first event in COAACC. “The Chamber is seeking to January, I think we are off to a great fill a void in the area of minority busistart” said Denise Ransom, Board Presi-

ECDI hosts their Capital for Construction MBE course: Certified Payroll for Federally Funded Projects Wednesday, February 21st at 11:30AM

Standing room only attendance

dent. “Our Team and Board is comprised of people who know the local business landscape, will be working with private and public-sector stakeholders on behalf of Black owned businesses as one of our first orders of business.”

The mission of the COAACC is to advocate and educate on issues that impact the inclusion and growth of African American owned businesses in Central Ohio. “We stand ready to speak on behalf of our members to make sure the playing field is level, and that Central Ohio is a place where Black owned businesses thrive,” said Frost. The COAACC

The last attached file, ending in 38_o (from left to right): City D/I Director Stephen Francis, Michele Reynolds (cofounder of the Destiny Center), J. Aver Frost, David Goodman, and Clarence Mingo.

will serve as a centralized resource for business growth providing access to capital, entry into new markets and relationships through strategic partnership and collaborative opportunities.

For additional information about the Chamber, member benefits, and upcoming events, visit: www.coaacc.org

What to expect?

The US Department of Labor will be hosting a workshop to increase employer’s understanding of how to comply with the Davis Bacon & Related Act.

Topics include: Prevailing wage obligation / Recordkeeping requirements Compliance with the certified payroll All Events held at ECDI’s Business Innovation Center (BIC) 1655 Old Leonard Ave. 43219

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STATE The Columbus Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) in the business of helping your business get CERTIFIED.

As the Columbus MBAC host,

CUL will leverage their public and private sector support network to enhance MBAC’s impact on the growth and development of minority, women, disadvantaged, small and veteran owned businesses. The CUL Huntington Empowerment Center will open in June of 2018 and is a perfect complement to MBAC offerings.

As the local affiliate of the National Urban League, the nation’s oldest advocacy organization for the historically marginalized, the Columbus Urban League (CUL) is committed to serving as a leader in the quest for the economic empowerment of businesses owned and operated by minorities, women, veterans and the disadvantaged.

Funded by the Ohio Development Agency via a competitive bid process, the Columbus MBAC opened officially on July 1, 2017. During the first quarter of operation they worked feverishly to develop a world class counseling and training model that can be customized to meet the needs of MBAC clients in their seventeen county service area including a satellite office in Athens.

The MBAC team includes staff and consultants with over 60 years of collective experience in working with and on behalf of minority, small business and historically marginalized business owners. Over the last 25+ years, I have had the opportunity serve business community in many roles, and I am pleased to continue that work as the Columbus MBAC Director at the Columbus Urban League”, states MBAC Diretor, Melinda Carter.

The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) Minority Business Development Division (MBDD) supports the growth and sustainability of small, minority-owned, and disadvantaged businesses in Ohio.

Supporting these businesses means providing them with resources that include technical and professional assistance, access to capital, surety bonding, and connection to business opportunities through the assistance of the Minority Business Assistance Centers (MBAC). The Division leverages these resources to support the achievement of the state's 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)set-aside goal, which is overseen by the Department of Administrative Services.

The Division works with entrepreneurs, and emerging business enterprises to help them achieve, scale, and market success. The overarching goal is to help small, minority-owned, and disadvantaged businesses contribute to job creation and economic growth in Ohio.

The Centers provide the following services: *Accounting assistance *Business management counseling *Completing federal, state and local certification applications *Contract procurement assistance *Estimating/Bidding assistance *Identifying local resources Loan packaging assistance *Marketing plan development *Referrals to financial assistance programs

American.

EDGE certified businesses are defined as enterprises that are owned by economically and socially disadvantaged entrepreneurs.

Akron ■ Summit County Akron Community Service Center and Urban League 440 Vernon Odom Boulevard Akron, Ohio 44307 (234) 542-4145 ♦ Stark County Southeast Community Center Minority Business Association Center 1400 Sherrick Road Canton, Ohio 44707 (234) 542-4145 Cincinnati ■ Hamilton County

Cleveland, Ohio 44115 (216) 622-0999 ♦ Lorain County Lorain County Urban League 200 Middle Avenue Suite 200 Elyria, Ohio 44035 (440) 323-3362 Columbus ■ Franklin County Columbus Urban League 788 Mount Vernon Avenue Columbus, Ohio (614) 372-2358 ♦ Athens County Ohio University Voinovich Center for Leadership and Public Affairs Building 19, The Ridges Athens, Ohio 45701 (614) 372-2358 Dayton ■ Montgomery County City of Dayton, Human Relations Council 371 West Second Street, Suite 100 Dayton, Ohio 45402 (937) 333-1033 Toledo ■ Lucas County University of Toledo 2145 East Scott Park Drive Faculty Annex Building Toledo, Ohio 43607 (419) 530-3344 ♦ Defiance County Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce 325 Clinton Street Defiance, Ohio 43512 (419) 530-3344 ♦ Allen County Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce 144 South Main Street Lima, Ohio 45801 (419) 530-3344

Their primary goal is to identify emerging minority-owned businesses and cultivate their growth and sustainability. Professional MBAC staff work with owners of existing businesses, start-ups, certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), certified Encouraging Diversity Growth and Equity (EDGE) and socially and economically disadvantaged businesses.

MBEs are defined as businesses that are at least 51 percent or more owned and controlled by one of the following groups: African American, Hispanic, Native American or Asian

The Greater Cincinnati African American Chamber of Commerce 2945 Gilbert Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 (513) 751-9900 ♦ Pike County The Ohio State University South Centers 1864 Shyville Road Piketon, Ohio 45661 (513) 751-9900 Cleveland ■ Cuyahoga County Urban League of Greater Cleveland 2930 Prospect Avenue

Youngstown ♦ Mahoning County Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI) 241 West Federal Street Youngstown, Ohio 44503 (330) 884-6053 ■ Trumbull County Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center 125 West Market Street Warren, Ohio 44481 (330) 207-2635 For more information, please feel free to contact the MBAC Columbus office or visit their website.

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NATIONAL The National Urban League to Hold National Conference in Central Ohio - August 1-4 The National Urban League (www.nul.org ) is a historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization dedicated to economic empowerment in historically underserved urban communities. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in New York City, the National Urban League has improved the lives of tens of millions of people nationwide through direct service programs that are implemented locally by its 94 Urban League affiliates in 36 states and the District of Columbia.

The organization also conducts public policy research and advocacy activities from its D.C.-based Washington bureau. The National Urban League, a BBB-accredited organization, has a 4star rating from Charity Navigator, placing it in the top 10 percent of all U.S. charities for adhering to good governance, fiscal responsibility and other best practices.

The Columbus Urban League (CUL) founded in 1918, an affiliate of the National Urban League. The Columbus Urban League stands as one of the largest and most prestigious community-based organizations in Central Ohio. Under the direction of President, Stephanie Hightower the CUL ranked 7th in the 98-affiliate network

of the Urban League movement nationally.

Former Columbus Mayor Mike Coleman worked with the Columbus Urban League, Nationwide Insurance and Experience Columbus to bring the conference to the city. The conference will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in August 2018 and is expected to bring 5,000 visitors to Columbus and add $3.6 million to the local economy.

prepare for the conference with our community of corporations, businesses and partners on the mission of living empowered and a being a world class conference host.”

“Nationwide is proud that Columbus will host the National Urban League Conference. For decades, we have partnered and supported the mission of the National Urban League, and its affiliates, as we collectively make a difference in the lives of others,” said Gale V. King, Nationwide Chief Administrative Officer and National Urban League Trustee. “As home to Nationwide world headquarters, we look forward to joining our other corporate partners as we welcome the thousands expected.”

Marc Morial, President of the Na“We are honored to have been setional Urban League states “Columbus lected for the 2018 national conferhad been chosen to host its convenence. What we already know of Cotion in 2018 because of its status as lumbus, the nation will soon experi“a diverse, young 21st century city ence in the goodwill, good work of with strong leaders, and the open good hearts of our city,” said Stepha- heart and spirit necessary to offer real nie Hightower, President of the Colum- opportunity to all.” bus Urban League. “Alongside NationLast year’s National Urban League wide, Experience Columbus and our Conference was held St. Louis.

Mayor, we will put our best foot forward to showcase all that Columbus has to offer. We are excited as we

POLITICAL

HIRAM RHODES REVELS FIRST BLACK IN CONGRESS the United States Senate as a Republican to represent Mississippi in 1870 and 1871 during the Reconstruction era.

During the American Civil War, Revels had helped organize two regiments of the United States Colored Troops and served as a chaplain. After serving in the Senate, Revels was appointed as the first president of Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Alcorn State University) and served from 1871 to 1873 and 1876 to 1882.

Later in his life, he served again as a minister.

He was a second cousin to Lewis Sheridan Leary, one of the men who was killed taking part in John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry and 2 North Carolina lawyer and politician John S. Leary.

In 1845 Revels was ordained as a minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME); he served as a preacher and religious teacher throughout the Midwest: in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee, Missouri, and Kansas. "At times, I met with a great deal of opposition," he Sen. Hiram Revels, the first African later recalled. "I was imprisoned in American to serve in either house of Missouri in 1854 for preaching the Congress.

Revels was born free in Fayetteville, gospel to Negroes, though I was never to free people of color, parents of Afri- subjected to violence." During these Hiram Rhodes Revels (September 27, can and European ancestry. In 1838 years, he voted in Ohio.

1827– January 16, 1901) was an he went to live with his older brother, As a chaplain in the United States American politician, a minister in the Elias B. Revels, in Lincolnton, North Army, Revels helped recruit and organAfrican Methodist Episcopal Carolina and was apprenticed as a ize 2 black Union regiments during Church (AME), and a college adminis- barber in his brother's shop. After Elias the Civil War in Maryland and Missouri. trator. Born in North Carolina, he later Revels died in 1841, his widow Mary He took part at the battle lived and worked in Ohio, where he transferred the shop to Hiram before of Vicksburg in Mississippi. voted before the Civil War. He became she remarried.

Revels advocated compromise and the first African American and Native Revels attended the Union moderation. He vigorously supported American to serve in the U.S. ConCounty Quaker Seminary in Indiana racial equality and worked to reassure gress when he was elected to and Darke County Seminary in Ohio. his fellow senators about the capability www.urbantrendsetters.com

of African Americans. In his maiden speech to the Senate on March 16, 1870, he argued for the reinstatement of the black legislators of the Georgia General Assembly, who had been illegally ousted by white Democratic Party representatives. He said, "I maintain that the past record of my race is a true index of the feelings which today animate them. They aim not to elevate themselves by sacrificing one single interest of their white fellow citizens."[ Revels' term lasted one year, February 1870 to March 3, 1871. He quietly, persistently—although for the most part unsuccessfully—worked for equality. Revels remained active as a Methodist Episcopal minister in Holly Springs, Mississippi and became an elder in the Upper Mississippi District.

Hiram Revels died on January 16, 1901, while attending a church conference in Aberdeen, Mississippi. He was buried at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Holly Springs, Mississippi.

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THE JOURNEY

CELEBRATING DIVERSITY & BUILDING A GLOBAL MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC WITH DAVID LAMUS

By Sharon S. Gordon

In a society that is currently so divided by so many factors from religion and race to sexuality and of course wealth or lack thereof, Columbian born and Ohio bread, Minister David Lamus is certain about why he is here and what he was sent her to do. As a minister of music in his home church located in Grove City, Ohio, David Lamus is following his calling of creating the Children of the Light Movement.

This world-wide ministry’s goal is to create a movement that celebrates One God and One Love.

I had the opportunity to sit down with Minister Lamus about his beginnings and Since moving back to Columbus, Ohio, I have had how he intends to spread the word of God through the privilege of being part of Iglesia Cristiana Vida his music.

Nueva (New Life Christian Church) where I am currently the worship pastor. Through this ministry, we have cultivated three different worship bands. I have Question: Tell us about your music ministry? also created Selah Music Academy, which is a muFAMILY TRENDS Answer: Before I went to Canzion Ministry School sic school for worshippers where we teach music theory and individual music lessons for specific into develop my music ability and knowledge, I was working as a music leader at our home church, New struments.

I have had the opportunity to share stages with Life Christian Church, an Hispanic church based in Grammy award winning artists such as Alex CamGrove City Ohio. While at Canzion , I was able to have great close encounters with God that gave me pos, Marco Barrientos, Funky, Alex Zurdo, Julissa, even more reassurance on what I was supposed to and many more successful artists in the Spanishspeaking world. It has also been a pleasure to pardo and from these encounters I began working on ticipate in the annual Christian festival Impact Comy own lyrics and music.

Director of the School made me the Ministry Coor- lumbus which ministers to over 3,000 attendees dinator and I oversaw the coordination of bands and each year. I am looking forward to reaching other countries with the message of hope and love in the other music for our weekly chapel. I also led the program for teen music education through Canzion, coming years. coordinating classes and teaching music and minisQuestion: What do you feel is the message you try education weekly to around 200 teens of the Atlanta area and Chattanooga, Tennessee area. most want to convey?

After the many songs and lyrics that came out of our devotionals, teachings and intimate times with Answer: Love. That is the point of my message.

God, I got the opportunity to create the David LaThat God is love. That he loves us unconditionally mus Band with a group of great musicians from the and that His love is greater than anything in this school. We were given opportunities to play at con- world. ferences, youth retreats and opened up for InternaI believe that throughout my life I have been loved tional Artists from Brazil, Costa Rica and other coun- by many people. My testimony is not about being tries. delivered from drugs, alcohol, street violence or

abuse, but rather it’s about being in a God-Centered world and feeling the love from others. Based on this, my message for the people is simple, God loves you. Jesus loves you and that love changes all things.

He defeated the things of this world and He brought us into the light. Are there problems in this world? Of course, many problems and they are difficult, but in the midst of those problems, God is there. Love is there. His promises are never broken. So therefore my message through my songs is about His love, His greatness and the attributes of the One who is beyond compare.

Question: You have an international minisTRENDS try. Explain why you SENIOR feel that is necessary?

Answer: The world works in very different ways across borders and languages. It is the same way in the spiritual realm. In many Latin American countries the spiritual realm is seen as much more readily prevalent than that of the United States. There is much need in every aspect in those countries- spiritually, physically, emotionally, and socially. People seem to grasp more to their faith in God and seek it in a deeper level.

Through my experience growing up in Colombia, I have experienced God in a deeper spiritual level, and am able to take this deeper level of faith to others around the world, especially those who have the great need for God. I believe because I have experienced God at a deeper level, I am able to bring a fresh new inspiration to others to awaken spiritually to the things of God, wherever they are, be it the United States or any country in the world.

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BLACK LOVE 3rd Annual Live Love & Laugh Valentines Brunch Celebrates Love & Happiness No Matter Your Status

Derek and Melinda Paynes’s annual “Love Fest” was again a much attend if you missed it this year event. Featuring live entertainment, comedy, dancing and of course a great buffet, all before 2pm . Not a bad way to spend a Saturday.

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THE BEE - BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT THE FUNNY THING ABOUT BEES What can we learn from the life of bees? My first step into entrepreneurship and becoming a small business owner began when I signed my first independent consultant agreement with Mary Kay Cosmetics.

From that day forward I knew that I would always be in business for myself if not full-time….certainly parttime; I am a firm believer that everyone needs more than one source of income. Since that time I have had different jobs or careers if you will to get me through slow business slumps so that I could provide for my children but even then I still kept my “side hustle or hustles” as an additional stream of income.

I remained a Mary Kay Consultant for over 15 years. For me I am certain that my $100 investment was the best investment in my business education, and it has paid for itself a thousand times over. One of my favorite joys came from achieving a sales goal given by the company or my Director and winning myself a new crystal studded bumble bee to

add to the lapel of my red jacket.

You see this was much like a gold medal on the lapel of an officer. It meant that you were out working and building your business.

The visionary behind Mary Kay Cosmetics of course, Mary Kay Ash used the “bumble bee” as her symbol of success because as she stated “ Aerodynamically the bee shouldn’t fly, but the bee doesn’t know it and keeps on flying anyway.” During my own research about the fascinating life of bees, I also discovered the secret to their success… Honeybees achieve extraordinary things by working together.

I am excited about the opportunity to share my vision of The BEE HIVE. This MOVEMENT will create a synergy of unity within our community and provide a platform to celebrate success, discover new opportunities and discuss matters that effect the economic survival and hope of the black community.

It is my desire that everyone feel as we do, the importance of an eco-

nomic development plan to enrich and empower the urban community.

In 1921, there existed several “Black Wall Street” communities in which African Americans thrived and our money transferred throughout our community.

Why not now? This practice is common in every other culture. We must make it a priority in the Black community as well. Our over 1 trillion dollar buying power says it’s still possible. We can no longer remain a minority of major consumers.

GOAL #5 – Establish a Black-owned Bank either by acquisition, partnership or cooperative efforts to provide access to capital.

THE ULTIMATE MESSAGE OF THE UTS BEE EXPO: The creation, operation and success of black owned businesses is necessary in order to create economic empowerment for the Black Americans.

This includes all black Americans…

Somalians, Africans from Ghana, Nigeria and everywhere. We have no time for divisions. This will reduce GOAL #1- Increase Business Develop- unemployment, decrease the crime ment & Growth via Procurement, rate in our community, and most imCapital Access and International portantly unity in our community. It Trade, Business Acquisition is no different than any other culture GOAL #2 - Provide Entities to Fund in America. In 1921 there were self and Guide our Programs sustaining black communities called GOAL #3 - Educate and Train the “Black Wall Street”...if we could Masses on Black Business Developachieve that then...we most certainly ment and Our Purpose to Benefit the can achieve that now. Resources are Community and Society as a whole. too great for excuses.”

GOAL #4 – Establish a Micro Venture -Sharon S. Gordon, fund to ignite reinvestment into Founder, Urban Trendsetters Black Communities.

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THE BEE HIVE If WE Don’t Build Businesses Who Will Hire US? Black businesses are in Pollination is the process by which pollen is transhealth ferred to the female reproductive organs of a plant, care and thereby enablingfertilization to take place. Like social asall living organisms, seed plants have a single masistance, jor purpose: to pass their genetic information on repair and to the next generation. The reproductive unit is maintethe seed, and pollination is an essential step in the nance, production of seeds in and perall spermatophytes (seed plants). sonal and laundry Why The BEE services. Other categories include adverThe nearly 2.6 million black-owned tising firms, auto dealerships, consulting companies in the United States account services, restaurants, beauty for about 9 percent of the total number (barbershops/beauty salons), and more. of businesses in a country where 13 per- How many people are employed by cent of the population is black. The Black businesses?

2012 census found that black-owned Of the 2 million Black businesses, only operations made up about 6 percent of about 107,000 of them have actual emall U.S. retailers and about 7 percent of ployees. Such firms employ more than businesses that provide food or accom- 920,000 people with a total annual paymodation. roll of $23.9 billion. The other 1.9 million What types of businesses do African businesses do not have paid employees.

Americans own?

SO….WHAT HAPPENED????

It varies. For instance, nearly 38% of By 2015 African Americans will yield $1.1

trillion in spending. Fifty years ago, African-Americans could buy everything they wanted or needed from Black business people. There were Blackowned clothing stores, hardware stores, laundries, cleaners, hotels, restaurants, cab companies, bars, grocery stores, fish markets, tailors, nightclubs, liquor stores, national and statewide newspapers, radio stations, colleges and other schools.

Why are there so few Black businesses?

African Americans make up more than 13% of the U.S. population, but only own 7% of the businesses there. The answer to this question will vary depending on whom you ask, but most agree that racism, discrimination and predatory lending are all factors because many aspiring Black business owners have been unfairly turned down by banks when applying for small business loans. Another factor is that there is a lack of economic and business resources in African American communities. This leads to a lack of education on how to properly start and manage a successful business.

Are there resources available to help?

Yes, there are many programs available to assist African Americans and other minorities. Banks like Wells Fargo and Bank of America have special lending programs that make sure that African American business owners are getting the loans they need.

Many non-profit organizations give grants and free training via workshops to minorities. In addition, many Black business events (conferences, workshops, etc) offer unique opportunities for African American professionals to network with key decision makers and others who can be of assistance. Finally, there are many magazines that offer weekly or monthly news and advice for Black and minority business owners. THE BEE MOVEMENT IS ON THE RIGHT TRACK! THE GOAL & VISION OF THE UTS BEE HIVES Create an atmosphere of empowerment for African Americans and increase Black Business awareness, importance and necessity in our communities.

UPCOMING BEE HIVES EVENTS UTS Anniversary (The BEE Hive) Trendsetters Throwback Thursdays Kick Off - February 15th Friday, February 23, 2018 - Networking / Welcome Reception for Film Festival Guest @ Copius Saturday, February 24, 2018 The BEE Film Festival Guest Presentations & Panel 9am - 5pm Career Gateway 757 East Whittier Saturday, February 24, 2018 UTS Anniversary & BEE Festival Mixer Lincoln Café From 7pm – 11pm Sunday, February 25, 2018 BEE’s, Business & Brunch, Lincoln Café From 7pm – 11pm

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THE BEE HIVE

THE BEE WEALTH & FILM FESTIVAL Dr. David Anderson Dr. David M. Anderson Sr. is a highly sought after speaker in the world of Business Finance, Real Estate and Broadcast Entrepreneurship. With 20 years of broadcast and business finance experience, Dr. David M. Anderson Sr. is the founder of the only 100% wholly owned Black Talk Radio Network in the United States.

The Empowerment Radio Network is home to such great voices as Bev Smith, Warren Balletine, Rashad Richey, and of course its flagship program BLACKANOMICS which is entering its eighth year of syndication and is distributed to terrestrial US Based Radio Stations, SIRIUSXM Satellite Radio, and digitally on TUNEIN Radio.

Our distinguished guests and speakers will give you the tools to become BEE Ready!

Dr. Anderson has also played a major role in the film documentary “Generation One” The Search for Black Wealth in which he lends his skill set and business philosophies to the silver screen. The film “Generation One” The Search for Black Wealth lead to another film documentary opportunity; “The Film Black Friday” in which Dr. Anderson is an executive producer in the star studded cast alongside Hill Harper, Judge Hatchett, Cynthia Bailey, David Banner, and a long list of other great minds who helped to make the project become a great success.

Jewel Tankard Global Investment Strategist and Bravo TV Personality A financial expert through hard-earned experience, Jewel Tankard is the star and matriarch of Bravo’s hit reality series Thicker Than Water. The wife of gospel/jazz musician Ben Tankard, Jewel is a pastor and business mogul who desires to see women and families live their dreams by obtaining financial freedom.

Equipped with a unique business message, she uses a Biblical foundation to help ordinary women lead extraordinary professional and personal lives. She seeks to lead by example, maintaining a positive and hopeful outlook on life that helps motivate others to reach their fullest potential. That message is at the core of the Jewel Tankard Brand and sets the tone for her television talk show and the wildly popular Millionairess Club.

Join Jewel at the BEE Film Festival as she shares the new rules for making money and her Millionairess Club.

Millionaire Mentor and Master Networker George Fraser Dr. George C. Fraser is Chairman and CEO of FraserNet, Inc; a company he founded almost 30 years ago with the vision to lead a global networking movement that brings together diverse human resources to increase opportunities for people of African descent. He is considered by many to be a new voice for African Americans and one of the foremost authorities on economic development, networking and building effective relationships.

Dr. Fraser rose to leadership positions with Procter & Gamble, the United Way, and Ford Motor Company. It was some 25 years ago that God unveiled His real purpose for George. Mr. Fraser went on to author of four critically acclaimed books: Success Runs In Our Race; Complete Guide to Effective Networking in the African American Community and Race For Success; The Ten Best Business Opportunities for Blacks In America; Click: Ten Truths for Building Extraordinary Relationships; and, most recently, a children’s book; Who Would Have Thunk It; The First Adventures of The Fraser Foster Kids.

Dr. Fraser is also the publisher of the award-winning SuccessGuide Worldwide: The Networking Guide to Black Resources. He is the founder of the national annual PowerNetworking Conference, where thousands of Black professionals, business owners, and community leaders gather to learn the art and science of networking, entrepreneurship and wealth creation.

UPSCALE magazine name him one of the “Top 50 Power Brokers in Black America”. Black Enterprise Magazine called him “Black America’s #1 Networker” and featured him on a cover issue. Dr. Fraser has appeared on seven national magazine covers and was recently inducted into the Minority Business Hall of Fame and Museum.

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YOUNG & TRENDY Millennials Love To Travel & Shop at Airports??

In addition to being hyper connected and digitally driven, Millennials are focused on personal experiences. And for many, those experiences happen away from home. Notably, Millennials are very interested in travel. In fact, they travel more than any other generation, including Baby Boomers, and they’ll likely travel more as their incomes and financial standings grow.

But Millennials don’t simply represent another generation of travelers. Their preferences and lack of predictability make them different from their older counterparts. At the same time, this uniqueness means that the travel industry will need to adjust in order to meet their specific needs and desires—particularly when it comes to retail. That’s because while the retail travel industry has evolved over time, it hasn’t faced major consumption shifts. In fact, traveler shopping habits have been somewhat predictable over the last few decades. That predictability ended with this new generation of consumers. Today’s Millennial travelers have distinct approaches to travel, largely because they want to control their experiences—a notable shift from how older generations were more likely to allow brands to drive their travel experiences.

MILLENNIAL TRAVELER SHOPPER TRENDS Nielsen’s recent survey of global Millennial travelers found that more than 63% have purchased a premium or luxury item in the watch, jewelry, clothing, bag, accessory or spirt category in the past year. Additionally, another 4% said they plan make a premium or luxury purchase soon. And when asked about why they visit shopping areas after passing through the security of an airport, to buy themselves a treat comes up almost one-third of the time.

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THE BEE EFFECT - MADAM C.J. WALKER 4 Important Business Lessons From Americas First Female Millionaire mented and tested and eventually formulated a scalp conditioning and healing product herself. She named it "Madam Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower."

"She became her own best walking advertisement. Other women saw how her hair was growing, they wanted some of the product," says A'Lelia Bundles, Walker's great-greatMadam C.J. Walker is America's first granddaughter and biographer. female self-made millionaire. Here are In 1905, Sarah changed her name to four major takeaways from her inspira- Madam C.J. Walker and founded her tional story. own business selling her hair-growth formula. Bundles calls Madam Walker She was a self-starter Walker was born Sarah Breedlove in "the quintessential entrepreneur. Like a lot of entrepreneurs she had a per1879 on the same Louisiana plantasonal need and she realized there was tion on which her parents had been a hole in the market, which she filled enslaved. When she was just seven with her Wonderful Hair Grower." years old, her parents died, leaving Walker once explained, "I had to Sarah an orphan who had to work in make my own living and my own opthe cotton fields to survive. portunity. But I made it! Don't sit down She was abused by her brother-inlaw, married at the age of 14, and had and wait for the opportunities to come. her first child by the time she was 18. Get up and make them."

Just two years after the birth of her "DON'T SIT DOWN AND WAIT FOR daughter A'Lelia, Sarah's husband THE OPPORTUNITIES TO COME. GET passed away, leaving her a single UP AND MAKE THEM." mother.

-Madame C.J. Walker, entrepreneur But as she put it, "I got my start by and self-made millionaire giving myself a start."

Sarah made a new life for herself She was ahead of the curve and her daughter in St. Louis, where Not only was Walker among the first her brothers were barbers. In the to address the health and beauty 1890's, she began losing some of her needs of the African American comhair, as many women do, and Sarah munity, but she also was "the pioneer found that there was no product that of direct sales and the master of maraddressed the issue. She experiketing."

"Madam Walker, as part of the first generation out of slavery, really was inventing the way that she operated in the world," says Bundles. Walker took inspiration from the National Association of Colored Women to invent the business model that is known today as direct sales.

She admired the NACW's politically active and civic-minded organizing and found their networking structure to be the perfect template upon which to model her corporation. By educating sales agents and creating an institution that supported employees on a local and national level, Walker's business saw great success.

She eventually expanded her business across the United States, Central America and the Caribbean.

In 1917, Walker held a meeting with 200 of her sales agents from all over the United States. Walker gave prizes to the women who had sold the most products, as well as to those who had contributed the most to charity. This idea was inspired by her "close friendships" with contemporaries such as Mary McLeod Bethune, Ida B. Wells Barnett, W.E.B. Du Bois, James Weldon Johnson and Booker T. Washington.

Companies like Avon and Mary Kay have Walker and her colleagues to thank for the direct sales model.

She empowered others Walker used her business success to help people in her community help themselves.

Bundles described how important this was: "Part of the genius of Madam Walker is that she saw in some way that her hair-care product became a means to an end. It allowed her to help other women with their own haircare needs, but it also allowed her to provide economic opportunities and job opportunities for other women who were experiencing the same kinds of problems that she was experiencing.

"In doing so she helped them become economically independent."

She created a legacy Walker's business legacy lives on through the newly imagined Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture line by Sundial. Madam Walker's original formulations from the early 20th century have been transformed using 21stcentury science while staying true to Walker's vision: Using the highest quality ingredients, providing options for women of all hair textures, and keeping hair health as a major priority.

Even the packaging references Walker's original designs. "I think Sundial has done an excellent job of referencing the past, bringing it into the future, and speaking to Madam Walker's legacy as a pioneer of the hair-care industry and beauty culture, while also empowering women," says Bundles.

The Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture line comes at a crucial time, during important discussions of implicit bias regarding hair type and style.

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BEAUTY TRENDS How to stay #FOCUSED on your New Year’s Resolutions meditate then you can add in an additional 3 minFocus not on what you did not do only on ute session mid-day to break up the stress accumuwhat you did complete. Keep in mind maklation and give your mind-body a break. You cannot ing an attempt is just as valuable as the As 2018 settles in, so does our resolve to stay fomeditation wrong! Meditation is just focused breathcompleted action and counts for acknowlcused on our self-imposed New Year’s Resolutions. ing at the heart of it. You breathe therefore you can edgement. Even if it was a just a fleeting Let’s face it we make statements each year, tell our meditate. No excuses, just doing. (For more tips conscious thought once in the day it still friends and family or just keep them to ourselves. and techniques visit www.HeatherLTapia.com or try qualifies. Celebrate small victories. Feel the We might even write them down or heck post them downloading a meditation app: Headspace, Calm Joy of Success. This is your new reward syson Facebook. Why do we do all these tasks to keep (Click for more https://www.healthline.com/health/ tem not that late night snack. us accountable when by February 1st we have long mental-health/top-meditation-iphone-androidKeep up the great work! You can email pwiraforgotten our commitments and have moved on to apps#headspace) dio@gmail.com to ask a question, make a comthe next distraction while keeping the same bad ment or set an appointment for customized habit, routine or lifestyle. Don’t we do this ever year Create a Mantra just for you. A mantra is just coaching. and say to ourselves, “well there is always next year, a word or phrase that is repeated to generright?”. WRONG ate a specific physiological and psychologiSee You in Abundance! See You Healthy!

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Ohio Players - The Funkiest Band On Earth - Back With New Music and CD Collection DAYTON, Ohio, PRNewswire/ -- It's not an understatement to suggest Ohio Players are one of the greatest bands of all time.

They are an American national treasure, a band that truly broke the mold and changed the face of music forever. The Players music is pure and organic, at their heights they produced 17 Top 40 hits, with several platinum and gold selling albums, including masterpiece songs such as 'Skin Tight', 'Fire', 'Love Rollercoaster' and 'Who'd She Coo?'

The original Players members of James 'Diamond' Williams (Drummer), Billy Beck, (Keyboardist), Clarence 'Chet' Willis (Guitarist) and Robert 'Kuumba' Jones (Percussionist) have been back in the studio recording the new music.

The first single to drop is called 'Reset' and rest assured, that Player groove is ever present. Mature and refined and complete with that earthy timeless signature sound that made Ohio Players international superstars.

Coinciding with the release of the new record, Cherry Red Records out of the UK have put together the definitive three CD collection of Ohio Players works, combining music from the Capitol, Westbound, Mercury, Arista & Boardwalk days alongside various spin off projects by the members over the years for a total career overview of this exceptional Funk Band.

To hear the new single please check the folThe Players sound has lowing links: been ingrained into modern iTunes: http://apple.co/2kHTEch popular culture. Their muApple Music: http://apple.co/2kK6lmZ sic has been used everyAmazon: http://amzn.to/2kQVYOm The Ohio Players where, from McDonald's Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2kPABg8 commercials to The Sopranos. In 2004 the Players were given a prestigious BMI award for the use of the song 'Fire' Buy The Definitive collection here: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/ohio-playerson 12 seasons of Hell's Kitchen. The Players also paved the way for the next generation of the-definitive-collection-plus-3cd-digipak/ funkateers; samples of their music have enhanced the careers of Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Ice-T, Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, Jay-Z, Outkast, Notorious BIG, 2Pac, Mary J Follow Ohio Players: Blige and a great many others. Their songs have also been covered by a vast array of artists Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OhioPlayers/ including Red Hot Chili Peppers.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Eurban Arts Theater Company Kick Off National Movement to Battle the Opioid Addiction in the Streets through Creative and Expressive Art • Lessen the shame of addiction • Offer a safe outlet for emotions • Increase motivation to change These four goals are consistent with multidisciplinary recovery programs designed to address both the medical and psychological dimensions of recovery.

As such, you’ll typically find art therapy offered alongside programs such as Equine therapy, yoga and meditation, music therapy, and nutritional counseling.

The Eurban Theater Arts Company’s plays and workshops are fueled by community participation and the community has the opportunity to audition for local productions. With the assistance of media and outreach partners, websites and social media outlets, Eurban Arts Theater Company will announce open auditions, upcoming plays, events, and workshops.

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On February 16, 2018, The Eurban Arts Theatre Company will host Spoken Word - The Opiate Epidemic Effect, at The Lincoln Café in Columbus, Ohio. Not your average theater company, The Eurban Arts Theatre Company is comprised of a National Essence Best Selling Author, owner of a local construction company and an aspiring Chef, all of which also happen to be ex-offenders and women who have known addiction and recovery first hand.

The brain-child of author, playwright and Eurban Arts Executive Director, Kecia Green, who wrote her first best -selling book while serving a 14-year sentence in prison, Eurban Arts was created to entertain and educate participants and attendees while providing a source of healing, restoration, and a path to recovery. “Simply put, our mission is to touch lives, inspire hope, change in a positive atmosphere”, Green

The Eurban Arts Theater is driven with an unyielding passion to invoke communities to get involved in the war against Opioid addiction. "When addiction comes to your neighborhood, the next stop may be your home. It’s no longer just an urban problem, its sub-urban now as well, says Kamila Colbert, Eurban Arts Assistant Director.

Eurban Arts Theatre Company stage productions are written and created specifically to teach attendees the signs of addiction and mental illness, how to approach your child and loved ones about the The Eurban Arts Theatre will create content for disease, how to combat the addiction head-on and upcoming plays, books, and television project get involved in the process of recovery. through the many stories of struggles and real-life recovery and restoration found right here on our very own streets. The Opiate Epidemic Effect is just an THE FACTS • According to the Journal of Addictions Nursing, example of the many events and workshops planned for this unique theatre group. art and creative therapy can be used to: • Decrease denial

iHeart Radio Launches New Old School R & B and Hip Hop Format iHeartMedia Inc. (formerly Clear Channel), the narival broadcasters to introduce it as well. Atlanta now has three “throwback” stations. tion’s largest radio broadcaster, is taking urban radio iHeartMedia already had several stations playing to another level. On Jan. 20, iHeartMedia flipped throwback hip-hop, in New Orleans, St. Louis and the format of its Columbus station, at 105.3FM, to Jacksonville, Florida. Media giants like Cox, Univision, classic hip-hop and R&B. The rebranded Throwback and Cumulus have all also switched multiple stations 105.3 format covers a good 30 years’ worth of music, over to hip-hop oldies; radio analyst Sean Ross, playing sounds from the earliest days of hip-hop quoted in the Times report, compared the trend to the through roughly the turn of the millennium — tune in arrival of the now-ubiquitous classic rock format, back and you might hear Heavy D, Juvenile, Missy Elliott, in the '80s.

Salt N Pepa, LL Cool J and Sugarhill Gang all in one The '90s are "in" right now, from fashion (the Gap set, mixed in with funk, pop and R&B from artists like recently reintroduced a limited-edition collection of its En Vogue, Prince, Destiny’s Child, Boyz II Men and '90s designs) to media (BET’s three-part miniseries on Michael Jackson. The playlist stacks itself most heavthe R&B group New Edition was the station’s mostily, though, with material from the '90s. watched premiere in five years) to music (at the 2016 Throwback 105.3 hit the air on Jan. 20, a date that Essence Festival, Puff Daddy and the Family’s Bad Boy turned out to be advantageous for a variety of reasons.

Records Reunion headlining set was enthusiastically With just one month on air so far, there are few hard received). numbers to gauge success with. But, as the first NielIt’s a nostalgic sweet spot for a market — people in sen report begins covering the initial month of the new their mid-30s to mid-40s — desirable for its spending format, iHeart Columbus is optimistic about the prompower that also appears attractive, in a retro sense, to ising growth in Central Ohio listeners. “The response consumers who do not remember the decade from the first time around or were even has been great,” states iHeart’s Director of Urban Programming, Konata Holland. born then.

Classic hip-hop is, in fact, one of the fastest-growing formats in American radio. In DeFor more information and to listen live, log onto https://throwback1053.iheart.com/ . cember 2014, The New York Times identified the Radio One chain of stations as an innovator of the trend, introducing it in Dallas, Philadelphia, and Atlanta and prompting

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TRENDY PALATE Here's What Happens When New Supermarkets Start Appearing in Low Income Neighborhoods

Researchers have completed a study on the effects of opening supermarkets in low-income neighborhoods. The surprising results showed that the benefits to low-income families went way beyond health, improving other aspects of their lives, including economic.

Low-income families often live in areas that are referred to as "food deserts," meaning there are no places to buy fresh produce and other healthy food choices.

But after studying a low-income neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where a new supermarket opened after decades of absence, researchers found that the benefits included so much more than just improving health.

The health benefits included: 10 percent fewer new cases of high cholesterol 7 percent lower cases of arthritis among residents compared with new cases where there is no supermarket available Slower increase in diabetes The non-health-related benefits included: Household incomes increased Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) dropped by 12 percent Although more research will be done, it does appear from the study that locating supermarkets in low-income neighborhoods not only improves diet and health, but also includes economic improvements by creating more job opportunities, generating tax revenues and increasing customer traffic to support other businesses.

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TRENDY TRAVEL DON’T FORGET TO LOOK FOR THE BEE WHEN YOU TRAVEL African Americans love to travel, and according to a research study, we spend nearly $50 billion a year on U.S. travel alone. During our explorations, however, we don’t always make it a priority to support blackowned hotels and bed-and-breakfasts. “Like any industry, we’re stronger when we operate together. But beyond the economic reasons, and the pride we feel in supporting our family’s success, it’s also a matter of perspective,” says Kalisa Martin, co-owner of the Runaway Jamaica.

“When I go abroad, I’m genuinely interested in the local culture and getting an authentic view of it. But I'm also especially interested in the black experience of that place. The Diaspora is everywhere we are, and staying at black-owned hotels and B&Bs automatically taps us into that scene,” she adds.

According to Andy Ingraham, president and CEO of the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers, out of 58,000 hotels in the U.S., African Americans own approximately 700.

But that number is increasing.

“Most of the major brands are making an effort to attract diverse ownership,” says Ingraham. “We [also] have a large and growing African-American business community looking for opportunities, and the hotel business is an attractive investment.”

So when you’re planning your next trip, add these four new and popular black-owned properties in the U.S. and the Caribbean to your itinerary.

1. The Ivy Hotel Tucked away in Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, the Ivy Hotel is coowned by Eddie C. Brown—chairman, CEO and founder of Brown Capital Management, the second-oldest African-American investment management firm in the nation—and his wife, Sylvia.

“We weren’t originally seeking to be in the hotel business, but the sun and moon aligned to have the opportunity to purchase a historic mansion, literally across the street from my firm’s corporate headquarters,” says Brown.

Housed in a renovated 19th-century mansion that was formerly the site of the awardwinning Inn at National Place, the 18-room Ivy opened in 2015. The luxury boutique hotel prides itself on the highest level of cuisine, service and ambience, and it is distinguished by decor that marries modern amenities with one-of-a-kind antique pieces.

Each guest room and suite has a customized layout with a fireplace and canopy bed. The hotel also boasts an intimate spa and the

more mentally balanced and [spiritually] centered,” says Belizaire. “Our priorities in life and love are focused.”

Thanks to a creative Kickstarter campaign, the Runaway became the first and only successfully funded B&B in Kickstarter history.

Funds were used to design, renovate and decorate the bright and airy property with an organic rooftop garden, a private beach and pool, and handcrafted furniture in each of the four guest

Salamander Resort & Spa Owned by BET Co-Founder Sheila Johnson acclaimed fine-dining Magdalena bistro. As a complimentary service, guests are transported in style to nearby art galleries and music venues in a classic London taxicab.

rooms with en suite bathrooms.

A graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York, Martin does double duty as chef and head of operations. In addition to breakfast, she treats guests to freshly prepared lunch and dinner options made with 2. The Runaway Jamaica A couple of years ago, Brooklyn, N.Y., cou- locally sourced ingredients. ple Jeff Belizaire and Kalisa Martin escaped The Runaway is booked for 2016, and Belithe daily grind and winter weather and rezaire and Martin are exploring opportuniturned to their tropical Caribbean roots ties for global expansion, which would in(Belizaire is of Haitian descent and Martin’s clude a location in upstate New York. Marfamily is from Jamaica). And in late 2015, tin is also set to publish a cookbook in the they launched the Runaway Jamaica—a fall. luxury, adults-only B&B located in a scenic residential community on Jamaica’s north 3. Salamander Resort & Spa coast. Transportation is provided from Mon- Black Entertainment Television co-founder tego Bay. Sheila C. Johnson made her mark in the en“Because of this endeavor, Kalisa and I are tertainment industry and now has a burgeon-

ing hotel empire. As the CEO and founder of Salamander Resorts & Hotels, Johnson owns and operates four properties in Florida and one in Virginia.

The company’s crown jewel is the Salamander Resort & Spa, a sprawling resort that opened in 2013 in Middleburg, Va., less than an hour from downtown Washington, D.C. Set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the 340-acre, equestrian-inspired property has 168 guest rooms and suites and a world-class spa. Several wineries along Virginia’s wine trail are nearby.

“It has been nearly three years since we opened our doors, and the reviews have been amazing,” says Johnson. “I wanted to create the finest resort and spa experience on the East Coast. The project was a decade in design and development, but it was well worth it.”

4. Rock Cliff Jamaica Rock Cliff Jamaica is a high-end, allinclusive resort near Ocho Rios. The 13room property had been unoccupied for many years until entrepreneur Stephanie M. Clark and business partner Kez Ford—the former owner’s son—took over in 2015 and created Dreamers Resorts, LLP. “I feel honored to be one of very few African-American women to own and operate a hotel,” says Clark. “My plan was to open a small B&B within five years, but God’s plan was much bigger than mine.”

Rock Cliff boasts a waterfall swimming pool, tennis court and a private beach. The 7,000-square-foot main house, perched on 1.5 acres on a cliff, offers an idyllic backdrop for weddings and retreats. All rooms have en suite bathrooms and kitchenettes, and 10 of the guest rooms are built into the cliff with stunning views of the Caribbean Sea. Tracy E. Hopkins is a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based travel, lifestyle and entertainment writer.

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DIVERSITY TRENDS Diversity in Travel...What Are the Numbers?

When you stop to think about it, travel is perhaps the one thing we all have in common. Man or woman, black or white, old or young, rich or poor. As people, we all have that innate sense of curiosity and a desire to explore different parts of the world.

Across the board, humanity is inspired by this single idea. It’s often what brings us together. It’s the common goal that we all share. And yet that diversity is not apparent in the industry that exists to meet our demand to travel. According to a recent industry report on diversity from Skift, the overwhelming majority of airline pilots are white men. Over 80% of tour guides in America are white. Less than 4% of US travel agents are African American.

So it seems that there’s a problem here. But morality and social equality aside, how does it affect the travel industry?

How does limited diversity affect travellers?

Authenticity If there’s one thing that travelers look for at every stage of the vacation experience, it’s authenticity. They want to deal with people with local expertise as part of the booking process. They increasingly want to be immersed in local culture when travelling abroad. If any issues arise during or after the trip, they want to be able to contact someone real, someone clued-up and knowledgeable.

All of these things can and will be undermined by a lack of staff diversity across the board.

The bottom line is this: A whitewashed travel industry simply isn’t representative of either its customers or the locations it sends them to. This in turn undermines the credibility of many agencies and operators claiming to be ‘in touch’ with what travelers want to experience and the destinations they are taking them to.

Low diversity is less appealing to minorities growing in spending power Okay, so we get that having travel staff representative of the consumers they serve is an important part of the process. But what many agencies and travel operators don’t realise is that a whitewashed, outward-facing workforce is offputting to a huge chunk of potential travellers.

“When one considers the rapidly increasing buying power of women and people of color, the opportunity costs for a lack of diversity can be massive,” said Genhi Bailey, Director of Diversity and Inclusion from the law firm DLA Piper while speaking to Fortune. To give you a clear example, according to travel marketing firm MMGY Global, AfricanAmerican vacation spending grew 52% from 2015 to 2016. Boom.

Diversity leads to better products Again speaking with Fortune, Gillian

Travel Industry diversity doesn’t change overnight There are two things to take note of here. First, these figures from Skift only represent the situation in America. And second, things are slowly beginning to improve, especially if we compare the figures above to those from the year before. See charts.

Despite slow progress in the right direction, travel brands’ employees simply have to represent the increasing diversity of the world’s travelers. The fact is that, in the USA at least, the travel industry remains a sea of white faces.

So what can the travel industry do?

It is perhaps travel agencies and tour guides that show the most surThis is a difficult question to answer. prising levels of non-diversity. 81% and 70% respectively were found to There are plenty of ways to improve the be white. In a country as multicultural as America, this is a trend that level of diversity across the world’s travel can’t be ignored.

Tans, CEO of Booking.com, pointed out the positive impact that staff diversity has on productivity and creativity. “We have built out the diversity of our product teams and we saw the caliber of our testing and experimentation improve significantly,” she said. Booking.com

“employs people from 100 different nationalities, 50% of whom are women.

We found we were able to create better, customer-centric product features more quickly with a more diverse product team.”

Diversity in the travel industry – the numbers In Skift’s annual travel industry diversity report, we have to first point out that the data was taken from the US travel industry, and therefore the results can’t be generalized to agencies and operators around the world. But what we can say is that the following statistics represent a worryingly low level of diversity, even if it is slowly improving in the US. Every travel industry job sector surveyed in Skift’s report increased its percentage of non-white employees from the previous year. But the numbers are still low. Take a look at the charts.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, airline pilots represent the most white faces of any occupation in the travel industry last year, at a whopping 91%. Clearly, the travel industry can’t be held solely responsible for this; there are of course

companies. Perhaps it’s up to governments to step in and enforce positive plenty of social and economic factors discrimination. Perhaps the limitations on involved in becoming a pilot. The perminorities placed by society and economcentages of African-American, Asian and ics will slowly recede, allowing the travel Hispanic or Latino airline pilots, however industry to become increasingly reprelow, did increase by 3.7%, and nearly sentative of the populations it serves.

10% of pilots and flight engineers were Ultimately, those in powerful positions women. in the travel will come to realize that diIndeed, the strong presence of women versity is something customers value. across the board shows that a flourishing More importantly, it’s something that travel industry owes much to the fairer customers notice. It’s in their interest to sex. sort out this problem. The sooner operaIt is perhaps travel agencies and tour tors’ tours, trips, and bookings are guides that show the most surprising planned, processed and managed by a levels of non-diversity. 81% and 70% more diverse workforce, the sooner the respectively were found to be white. In a growing spending power of women and country as multicultural as America, this minorities will gravitate towards them. is a trend that can’t be ignored.

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A Tesla Model 3 in a Los Angeles showroom in January. Tesla aims to build 5,000 Model 3 cars a week by the end of June. Photo credit: REUTERS

SAN FRANCISCO -- Tesla has all the tools to meet its planned Model 3 production rate in the first quarter. The only problem is they are still in Germany.

The electric-car maker, which is still targeting about 2,500 of the cars a week by the end of March, has designed a new automated system for module production for its U.S. battery factory near Reno, Nev. The line is working at its German Grohmann unit but it needs to be shipped to the U.S. next month before it can go into use, CEO Elon Musk said. "That's got to be disassembled, brought over to the gigafactory and reassembled and then brought into operation at the gigafactory. It's not a question of whether it works or not. It's just a question of disassembly, transport and reassembly," he said on a conference call Wednesday.

Once that milestone is completed, Tesla will need to fix material handling constraints at its Fremont, Calif., assembly plant before it can reach its 5,000-aweek goal by the end of June. Tesla has pushed back its Model 3 production tar-

gets several times and is banking on the more affordable model to propel it from niche EV maker to mass-market manufacturer. The slower ramp means less money is coming in from customers taking delivery, and Wall Street is watching closely for any signs the targets could slip again.

Timing risk Jeffrey Osborne, an analyst at Cowen & Co., said the cross-ocean line relocation makes Tesla's first-quarter output goal an "extremely aggressive" target.

George Galliers, an analyst at Evercore ISI, warned of "timing risk" around the reassembly process.

Content From ZF Transform Cars Into Mobile Living Spaces: New Opportunities for Occupant Safety The launch of automated vehicle functions is transforming the way in which cars are designed and marketed and coincides with the introduction of electric drivetrains. Together, these technologi-

cal step-changes will alter vehicle archi- some Model 3-related capital expenditectures in ways that will change the tures in the fourth quarter, which way people can use interiors. "dressed up the cash flow," Cowen's Osborne said. That approach paid divi"Should Tesla miss its 2.5k unit weekly dends for a closely watched figure indiproduction target, for the end of Q1, cating how much money Tesla is using investors will be left disappointed and up. Negative free cash flow was just concerns will increase," he wrote in a $277 million in the fourth quarter -- the note to clients. lowest in more than a year -- after two straight quarters of more than $1 billion.

There were plenty of positive signs in "All the cash concerns will be alleviated the earnings, too. The company's cash once they get these cars on the road," balance barely budged last quarter even said Tasha Keeney, an analyst at ARK as it struggled to make Model 3 sedans. Investment Management.

Paying customers are supporting Tesla through its production struggle -Tesla is still far from being in the clear they've put down more than $850 milregarding cash. The company finished lion in deposits for vehicles including the fourth quarter with about $3.4 bilthe semitruck and Roadster sports car lion, and it plans slightly more than $3.4 Musk showed off in November. "The billion in capital expenditures this year business is complex, and there's almost after spending that much in 2017. always something for bears to focus on.

But in Q4, we think most of the news Model Y was positive," Piper Jaffray analyst Alexander Potter wrote in a report.

Some of the expenditures planned for this year are linked to what's coming While it's going to take time to get next to Tesla's lineup. In addition to the Model 3 production to targeted levels, semitruck going into production in 2019 Musk, the CEO of Tesla and Space Ex- and the Roadster coming in 2020, Tesla ploration Technologies, has succeeded plans to add a crossover called the in captivating consumers in the meanModel Y. Tesla will announce the locatime. Musk's latest promotional stunt tion for where it will build that in three involved firing off a sports car into the to six months, with capital spending sky atop the world's most powerful toward the vehicle starting this year. rocket. "If we can send a Roadster to the asteroid belt, we can probably solve Tesla expects to deliver about 100,000 Model 3 production," Musk said on the Model S sedans and Model X crossconference call with analysts, shortly overs, in line with last year's 101,312. after tweeting another photo of his The department tasked with pulling that Roadster hurtling through space. off will now be reporting directly to the CEO after Lyft hired away Jon McNeill, The company said it is putting off who had been president of global sales spending to double its production rate to and service at Tesla and an influential 10,000 Model 3s until it reaches the figure at the company.

5,000-unit milestone. It also deferred

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3. Competition for Jobs Remains Low With more open jobs than people to fill them, competition continues to remain low in the cybersecurity workforce. The BLS projects employment of information security analysts to grow 28 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations5. Gibson says individuals seeking a growing career with plenty of job opportunities should look no further than cybersecurity.

4. Near Top in Compensation For many Americans, a good salary is vital for job satisfaction. Glassdoor found that nearly 70 percent of people say that compensation is among their top considerations when pursuing a job6. High salaries is another reason to pursue these careers, according to Gibson. BLS reports the median annual wage of an information security analyst is $92,6007. Salaries can even exceed six figures in top markets as companies compete for skilled professionals8.

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ture of electronic, rap and contemporary music.

This 7-song EP focuses on the greatness of God and His attributes.

What are some of your upcoming events and where can we find you?

“Children of Light Movement” we hope this song can create.

“Children of Light” is a movement based on MatQuestion: You have been working on the rethew 5:14-16 stating that “we need to bring the lease of a new project. What is the name and message of Jesus to everyone around us”. We hope tell us about it? that through this movement we can create a group Answer: I just released a single, entitled “Children of people to travel all over the US, Latin America and the world providing hope, resources and love to of Light,” which challenges us to take on the responsibility of being Gods light to those around us. those who are in need. Through training, workshops, leadership classes, and giving pastors new ideas for This encourages today’s Christian to live a life reflecting God’s truth on a daily basis, instead of sim- their community, it is our hope that Children of Light will cause a revival in the churches and communiply being a “Sunday Christian.” The song and the ties that we visit. music video have been released in the United I am also working on an album entitled “Majesty.”

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