In a recent interview on The Rashad Richey Morning Show , Dr. Maya Taylor, founder and executive director of the Arrow Youth Leadership Council International, and Rick Ross, Founder and CEO of the Music Education Group, discussed their joint efforts to launch the Right Side Up campaign. This transformative initiative aims to address the pressing issue of family wellness in communities.
Dr. Taylor emphasized the importance of community collaboration in turning communities "right side up." Dr. Taylor stressed that the Arrow Youth Leadership Council International has been training young leaders for 12 years to become influencers in their communities. This year, the focus is on family wellness, as they believe a state of emergency exists. Dr. Taylor expressed excitement about their partnership with Rick Ross and other coalition members in bringing about positive change.
Mr. Ross, renowned for his contributions to the music industry, highlighted the significance of music education in addressing the current state of emergency. He stressed that the Music Education Group's mission is to inspire young people and impart life skills and career development through music, film, and digital media. Mr. Ross emphasized the importance of preparing young individuals for success in any career they choose, not just music. He emphasized the need for partners like Dr. Taylor's organization to provide leadership skills and broaden their impact beyond the music industry.
Together, Dr. Taylor and Mr. Ross are launching the Right Side Up campaign, which focuses on family wellness. Dr. Taylor outlined various programs, including parenting classes, financial literacy classes, tutoring classes, conflict resolution classes, and life coaching classes, all aimed at the entire family. The event, set to take place on Sunday at the Fairburn Youth Center, will also offer games, artistic expressions, and basketball games, ensuring an enjoyable experience for attendees.
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The intelligent and fearless television news anchor for the opinion news show, 'Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey' on the TYT Network, which was named 'fastest growing TV news show in America', and Political Commentator for The People's Station V-103 FM, America's largest urban station, also serves as President of Rolling Out, the largest free-print urban publication in the country. This multimedia powerhouse with over 3-million combined subscribers/followers on Facebook Watch, YouTube, Podcasts, and Twitch combined, is a noted multidisciplinary academic scholar and university professor/lecturer and an Emmy-nominated television Political Analyst for CBS News Atlanta.
Believing in the power of knowledge and education, Dr. Richey holds several advanced degrees, making him one of the most academically credentialed individuals in American history according to America News Now. Completing doctoral research studies in federal policy reform from Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Richey also holds a PhD from the Business University of Costa Rica where his research and doctoral dissertation highlighted the nuances and intersectionality of politics, policy and religion.
Being a student of leadership, Dr. Richey completed studies in Executive Leadership at Cornell University and was accepted into a specialty executive law program at Harvard University in International Finance: Policy, Regulation, and Transactions. Understanding the connectivity of culture and science, Dr. Richey earned his Master of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Pacific, where his master's thesis researched cognitive functionalities of brain entrainment. Dr. Richey also completed a Master of Science in Applied Physics and Quantum Mechanics from Universidad Empresarial, his master's thesis was adapted into a book titled, 'Ancient Egyptian Mastery of Quantum Physics, Vibratory Frequency, and Geometric Sciences: An Overview of Complex Scientific Applications in Ancient Cultures', which quickly became the #1 Physics, #1 Science, #1 History, and #1 Egyptian Genre book on the Amazon platform.
Recently, Dr. Richey completed his Juris Doctor (law degree) from Renaissance University after transferring from Birmingham School of Law, where he attended for 2 years. He accepted the position as Director of Global Legal Operations for the multinational law firm, The International Law Group of Human & Civil Rights Attorneys P.C., also known as The Fairness Firm, with offices in the USA, Canada, France, Spain, and Cape Town Africa.
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