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  "I've been blessed to make a career out of doing what I love, but the environment from where I came, the conditions of my youth, the trauma that still lives inside of me, and the struggles that nearly broke me connect me with so many others, I want to tell my story not because it's unique but because it is not"  Scenes From My Life is a well written memoir by Michael K. Williams with Jon Sternfeld. I read the book in two days as I was intrigued by the lifestyle of Michael K. Williams, with depth and descriptive form of storytelling. The book takes you on a journey through highlights and harsh realities. I enjoyed watching Michael K Williams on television series Law and Order , the Wire, Black Market and after reading this book I learned more about the human experience, the black experience, thoughtfulness and grew even more appreciation for his character both on and off camera.  Thank you for creating a body of work and being an open book. We have a see the world th...

Common introduced the Com+Well show to meet people where they are, so each viewer can receive the proper tools/guidance to commit, invest, take care and love themselves. It's about health and wellness.  While being conscious of the outside world;  Common focuses on the world within.  You'll get the opportunity to learn various ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle through the mind, body and soul in an educational, inspirational and spiritual way.  COM & WELL   Photo Credit: Common Facebook Page Video: Think Common YouTube Channel

  "Once you learn to read, you will forever be free" -Frederick Douglass Where tomorrows aren't promised by Carmelo Anthony with D. Watkins is a memoir that takes you on a journey about community, education, ethics, experience, family, friendship, inspiration, lifestyle and resilience. This book guides you on a human and visual experience if you choose the audible version to listen or physical book to read, Carmelo Anthony connected with the listener and reader in a profound way by telling his story.  Game On:  In this chapter Carmelo highlights Confidence, Consistency and Commitment "I didn't listen to the noise; I blocked it out. That became my strategy, to spend more time working than dreaming, and more time doing than imagining. And all that hard work paid off, as I got better with every game I played." Reading this book I understood the nickname Melo. Through the trials and triumph he worked hard, hustled and remained humble. Carmelo Anthony is calm, co...

Gerald “Prince” Miller (left) and his uncle Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff       Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff (left) and  Gerald “Prince” Miller (right) "A three-part limited docuseries that takes an in-depth look at the notorious Queens, New York gang, and tells the real story from the mouths of its two leaders and family members, Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff and Gerald "Prince'' Miller"  Directed by Nasir “Nas” Jones and Peter J Scalettar Credit: Showtime  https://www.sho.com/supreme-team  and second photo credit Gerald "Prince" Miller  Any decision made in life is something we all have to live with.This docuseries provides insight and perspective into the lives of the Supreme Team. Viewers get the opportunity to view the world from their lens and growing up in Queens, New York. Calculated, calm, collected and self aware. This docuseries provides viewers with understanding of who they were, their environment, lifestyle, lessons and the men they have b...

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Toni Tone Website:  https://www.tonitone.co.uk/ Photo Credits: Toni Tone Website and Twitter "From comfort zones and goal setting to healthy boundaries and keeping yourself centered, Toni offers the loving, healing and authentic common sense lessons that aren’t so common. It may just change your life." Harper Collins  https://harpercollins.co.uk/pages/i-wish-i-knew-this-earlier-toni-tone