“Choices: Making Moves to Win” is a project targeted towards youth because we are aware of negative factors that can impact the decisions our youth.
The “Choices: Making Moves to Win” project will provide a comprehensive curriculum that teaches youth how to make intentional strategic choices that empowers them for greatness. Variables such as negative influential relationships, increased technological access to inappropriate content, dysfunctional home environments, lack of education, and lack of planning and preparation for future success are
08/12/2015
Pictures from the International Book signing held this past weekend in Louisville, Kentucky. There was Christopher Weber-Wurst, all the way from Germany and the only male there; Mae from Nigeria, Bea from Texas, Joanne, Linda, Andrea, Shirley Barbara, the ladies in red and so many many others. We learned, we laughed, and we had fun. Enjoy the pics.
On tomorrow, 15 young men will expand their accomplishments from "published author" to "International Published Author". Wow! See the note below from my publisher.
"Congratulations!
Your new book will release internationally Saturday, August 8th at The Seelbach Hotel in the Grand Ballroom. We look forward to hosting your book signing and author reception."
05/31/2015
The boys at Third New Hope.
Choices: I'm A Star, Kory Barksdale, Video. Check it out.
Choices: Making Moves to Win” is a project targeted towards youth because both positive and negative factors can impact their decisions. These teens interviewed men who shared a good and bad decision made in their youth and the lessons learned using the principles of chess to teach strategic thinking. These stories were compiled into a book, so now these young men can call themselves published authors! Choices plans to target other demographics as well (e.g. girls, Latino, LGBTQ, etc.) and will be taking applications soon!
To purchase the book, you can visit the website at: http://www.choicesmakingmovestowin.com/
04/23/2015
Allow me to introduce yet another young author, Christopher Dunn. Chris is a senior at Detroit School of Arts and he has already received acceptance letters from several colleges. He desires to work at Apple as a software designer and then eventually start his own technology business designing cutting-edge software. He wrote about the life experience of Mr. Rozzell McKay. Rozzell is a husband, father, minister and Sunday School teacher. He also teaches self-defense and health wellness classes. He believes in education and currently has two degrees and working on his third degree. Help me congratulate Chris on his accomplishment and Mr. Rozzell for willingly using his life to be a roadmap for strategic direction. Bring a youth to the book signing or go to the website at www.choicesmakingmovestowin.com to purchase your book.
04/23/2015
Allow me to introduce another young author, Tyler Hudson. Tyler is an 11th grader at Stevenson High School. He continues to be an active member of his school's National Honor Society and desires to play college football at Grand Valley State University. He is currently interested in exploring the professional field of Physician Assistant. He wrote about the life experience of Mr. Ron Rice. Ron is a husband, father and former Safety and Co-Captain with the Detroit Lions NFL from 1995-2002. He is the founder of The Ron Rice Foundation and currently serves as President of the NFL Alumni Association, Detroit Chapter. Help me congratulate Tyler for his accomplishment and Ron for his willingness to use his life as a roadmap for strategic direction. Bring a youth to the book signing, this Sunday, April 26th from 5pm to 7pm at the Torch of Wisdom Foundation in Southfield or go on the website at www.choicesmakingmovestowin.com to purchase your copy of the book.
04/23/2015
Allow me to introduce another young author, Sylvester McIntosh, II. Sylvester is a sophomore at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School. He is involved in the Cross Country and Track and Field team, BASE (Black Awareness Society for Education) and a Jr. Deacon at his church, Peace Baptist Church. He plans to become a Family Practice physician after attending Duke University and John Hopkins Medical School. He wrote about the life experience of Mr. Cedric Townsel. Cedric is a father of two children and minister serving at Triumph Church. He is the CEO and COO of Sunrise Developers, LLC of Troy. Help me congratulate Sylvester in his accomplishment and Cedric in his willingness to use his life to teach strategic direction. Bring a youth to the book signing or purchase a book at www.choicesmakingmovestowin.com.
04/16/2015
More authors to introduce. Stay tuned.
04/15/2015
I'd like to introduce another teen author. Broddrick is an eighth grader who attends Quest Charter Academy located in Taylor, Michigan. Broddrick loves to travel, photography, tap dance and playing the trumpet in the jazz band. He desires to be a writer and has already been asked if he will be willing to speak before the National Heritage Academies Board about "Choices". Broddrick wrote about the life experience of Mr. Chris Jackson. Chris graduated from Cass Tech and Howard University. He is an entrepreneur, member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., husband and father of two sons.
04/14/2015
I'd like to introduce two more teen authors, Jalen Thomas and Jacob Williams. Jalen Thomas is a senior graduating from Harrison High School. He is a member of the Marching Band, Think Pink Club, Junior Optimist Club and National Honor Society. He has been accepted to all 17 colleges he has applied to. Jacob is an eighth grader at Detroit Country Day Middle School. He wants to become a physician that specializes in sports injuries working for the National Football League. Jalen wrote about the life experience of Dr. Anthony Womack. Tony is a retired K-12 principal who was the principal at Central High School in Detroit for over 11 years. He is a professional musician, President of Wojamm Studio Production, husband and father. Jacob wrote about the life experience of Mr. Ron Spears. Ron is a husband, father of two children, global consultant, spoken word poet and global consultant.
04/14/2015
Alright 4 more teen authors this week. First I'd like to introduce Broddrick Thomas. Broddrick is an eighth grader who attends Quest Charter Academy located in Taylor, Michigan. Broddrick loves to travel, photography, tap dance and playing the trumpet in the jazz band. He desires to be a writer and has already been asked if he will be willing to speak before the National Heritage Academies Board about "Choices". The next author is Farhan Coleman. Farhan is a sophomore at Walled Lake Central High. He played defensive tackle for his JV football team, is a member of the French Club and Boys 2 Men mentoring program at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. He plans to major in sports journalism when he goes to college. Broddrick wrote about the life experience of Mr. Chris Jackson. Chris graduated from Cass Tech and Howard University. He is an entrepreneur, member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., husband and father of two sons. Farhan wrote about the life experience of Mr. Teferi Brent. Teferi is a devoted father, minister at Fellowship Chapel, manager at Chrysler and dedicated community activist. Join me in congratulating these new young authors and the men who willingly shared their stories. Bring a youth to the book signing or go on the website at www.choicesmakingmovestowin.com.