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GCC Hosted the African American Chamber of Commerce from Stockton California The African American Chamber of Commerce from Stockton California, CEO Paulette Amous-Gross, some staff and members visited the Greenwood on Saturday, January 28, 2023. The Greenwood Commerce Chamber welcomed the group. They had a tour of the premises, broke bread together, and discussed the importance of the Black Chambers of Commerce. The touring group talked about how they are supporting the African American community and promoting commerce and industry for the economic growth of San Joaquin County. What inspired us was their positive mindset and their interest in rebuilding Black Wall Street. The Chamber of Commerce team made a donation for rebuilding and supporting businesses in Black Wall Street that were lost to the massacre of 1921. Dr. Freeman Culver presented them with an honorary award as a token of appreciation for their visit and support. Main Points of the Meeting Agenda T...

Special Guest Host on Refocused & Informed Radio Talk Show for February: Scott L Gordon With Refocused & Informed Radio Talk Show on KBOB 89.9 FM entering its 2nd year of broadcast, the show has taken a huge turn and come up with an innovative format. A special guest host joins the host Angela K. Chambers every month and they talk about community issues and local businesses. It’s a pleasure to announce our special guest host for February – Mr. Scott L Gordon of Scott Gordon Ministries. Scott Gordon has been serving God and preaching his message to people for over two decades. A believer in Jesus Christ, he helps people find the purpose of their lives. Meet Mr. Scott Gordon Mr. Scott Gordon and His Journey Scott Gordon serves God by guiding people to the path of God. With his refreshing and transparent way of preaching, he helps people serve the purpose that He has chosen them for. He is associated with Scott Gordon Ministries as President and Calvary Baptist Church ...

10th Black Wall Street Heritage & History 2023 Festival This year's theme is Young Gifted and Black .  We celebrate Black History Month by showcasing the many talents we have in Tulsa on Saturday, February 4, 2023, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Speakers from our community will update us on community happenings.  Our special guest is Tanya Wilson .  Our talent this year focuses on our young gifted children in the community. Our Vendors will showcase and present what they have to offer our community. We will have dancers, spoken word, poetry, drum circle, singers, and lots of entertainment from our community.  We will have a fashion show by Sugar Chic Glam - Leatrice Parker . We always, at every festival, feed the village with a soul food menu. This year's menu is fried corn, beans & cornbread, smothered chicken with African yellow rice, old fashion Mac and cheese, green beans and potatoes, candied yams, dessert and drink.  Our host is Lakita...

Glambitious Women to Watch Summit: Angela K. Chambers Joins as a Speaker Glambitious Women to Watch Summit brings together accomplished women who have made a name for themselves in different fields with their talent and devotion. Angela K. Chambers, the well-known entrepreneur is joining the Summit on 20th January as a speaker. Meet Angela K. Chambers The serial entrepreneur, Angela K. Chambers has successfully launched and managed multiple businesses throughout her entrepreneurial career. Her venture, Lastop Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping is a million-dollar business that generates millions of dollars in revenue through mowing and abatement contracts with the local government. Also, she is the proud owner of LasTop Trucking LLC which is a reputable dump truck business. Further, she manages PJ Printing & Publishing, Inc., TACM TV, and other businesses with her husband Tim Chambers. Aside from being a successful entrepreneur, Angela has published several books about ...

  Angela Chambers is Invited as a Guest Speaker at Sanicle MLK Dream Summit Sanicle, in partnership with Cinergy Entertainment Tulsa and the Met Church Tulsa, has arranged the Inaugural Dream On-Fest Award Summit & Outreach to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King on the upcoming MLK Jr. weekend on Saturday, January 14 th . The purpose of the event is to pay tribute to his life and give food and sanitary supplies to the less fortunate. With great pleasure, we announce that Angela K. Chambers is invited to the Summit as a Guest Speaker. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most prominent leaders in history to have raised a strong voice against racial segregation and discrimination. His efforts for equality and justice are commendable. Further, he played a crucial role in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. The DREAM Summit focuses on five pillars: DREAM at home, DREAM financia...

Justice System Reforms: RIRTS Show is Transforming Refocused and Informed Radio Talk Show is a popular show on KBOB 89.9 FM. The host and co-host, Angela K. Chambers and Sondia O. Bell bring fun and laughter to the show. But more importantly, they highlight black-owned businesses and talk about what’s important for the community. Now the talk show is all set to take a new direction. Refocused and Informed Talk Show is Going in a New Direction Angela K. Chambers and Sondia O. Bell are serial entrepreneurs and have a heart for the community. Since the show launched on January 6th, 2022, they strived to highlight challenges faced by our people and come up with solutions. Thus, the show is ready to go in a specific direction and talk more about a critical problem – justice system reforms. Oklahoma is known for its unusually high imprisonment rate. So many Black people are convicted without a fair trial and serve prison time due to prevalent injustice and corruption ...

Kevin “Kd” Washington, Sr.: The Man Who Overcame Adversities   Kevin "Kd" Washington, Sr . pictured with his family . Kevin “Kd” Washington, Sr. is an inspiration for the community. From imprisonment to homelessness, he faced plenty of adversities. But these challenges didn’t stop him from finding his path. Now he’s a successful entrepreneur and inspiring many people. Prison to Entrepreneurship: A Story of Struggles Kevin Washington served his time in prison. Following his release, he struggled with homelessness. But he didn’t let these events break his spirit and decided to change his life for the better. This motivated him to establish his business ventures. The Finest Cutz Barbershop is Kevin Washington’s main business. With 33 years of experience in barbering, shaving, styling, and braiding, he has made a name for himself. The barbershop prefers booking appointments in advance but caters to walk-in customers as well. Kevin “Kd” Washington, Sr. i...