ED DWIGHT

A FEATURE FILM IS IN PRODUCTION ABOUT ED DWIGHT'S EXTRAORDINARY LIFE AS AN ENGINEER, AIR FORCE FIGHTER AND TEST PILOT, 1st AFRICAN AMERICAN ASTRONAUT CANDIDATE, AUTHOR, REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION ENTREPRENEUR, AND PHENOMENAL SCULPTOR. WATCH SHORT VIDEO.  www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/category/history/ed-dwight-jr-was-set-to-become-americas-fi/?jwsource=cl

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​VINCENT DEFOREST

VINCENT DEFOREST HAS QUIETLY MADE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE LANDSCAPE OF THE UNITED STATES BY CHAMPIONING THE PRESERVATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH ENSURING PHYSICAL PROOF OF OUR LIVES ARE IDENTIFIED WITH LANDMARKS, MUSEUMS, BURIAL GROUND SITES, DOCUMENTARIES, AND SITE SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING.

Portion Hunger Wall Mural 1968

The New Poor People's Campaign 2020, uniting people of every background. Some events have been postponed because of the virus, however plans and actions continue.

Here is a quote from Vincent Deforest referring to Resurrection City and the Poor People's Campaign that brought together people of every race, religion, gender, nationality, and economic status living in the United States. “Recognizing that the land initially belonged to Native Americans, there was a ceremony where they gave us permission to use the Mall area for setting up this unique city for poor people. It was very impressive. The Hunger Wall was once part of a mural that was 32-feet long, 12-feet high and 12-feet wide.  The tent encampment of anti-poverty demonstrators was on the National Mall for six weeks."  Mr. DeForest, saved portions of the mural, and has donated sections to several museums including the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.      ​VIDEO TO COME 

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​BYRON E. LEWIS, SR.

INNOVATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE, BYRON E. LEWIS, SR., FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN EMERITUS OF UNiWORLD GROUP. INC., HAS IMPACTED THE LIVES OF COUNTLESS MILLIONS, PERHAPS BILLIONS GLOBALLY DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY OVER THE COURSE OF HIS CAREER AND DURING HIS SO-CALLED BUT NOT REALLY RETIREMENT. UNABLE TO TOLERATE BOUNDARIES AND NAYSAYERS, THE LEGACY HE DESIGNED WILL CONTINUE FOR GENERATIONS IN EVERY ARENA OF LIFE, AND WE ARE GRATEFUL.

       
     WATCH THESE FASCINATING VIDEOS
​On the left, African American Legends: Selling the Brand, delves into the psychology and uniqueness of African American  consumers and the influences that shaped Mr. Lewis' life.
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​​On the right, a short, detailed chronicling of Mr. Lewis' career and induction into the American Advertising Federation Hall of Fame. Spoiler alert, every U.S. citizen, and people in most other countries have been  influenced by his creativity!​

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​READ THIS REVEALING ARTICLE
Survivor: The Man Who Changed the Face of African American Advertising
www.advertisingweek360.com/survivor-the-man-who-changed-the-face-of-african-american-advertising/?utm_source=hootsuite

​​BETTYE CRUTCHER