Crown Holders Conversation with Kofi Annan - Leadership in Action

02/07/23 • 59 min

Leadership in Action: 5 Key Principles of Racial Justice Work by Kofi Annan More about the book: 42fightingwords.com As painful and upsetting as George Floyd’s murder was, it was encouraging to witness not just the intense condemnation–and ultimate prosecution–of the officers involved but the almost universal recognition that that incident was a mere symptom of a greater problem, systemic racism. In the subsequent months, more resources and energy were invested into fighting systemic racism than ever before. America experienced the largest and longest-running protests in its history, and corporate America pledged over $200 billion to racial justice initiatives. Unfortunately, according to research conducted by Forbs Magazine, as of late 2022, the majority of that money either went unspent while the rest was spent on efforts that had little systemic impact. The problem is that even individuals and organizations that have the best of intentions are clueless about how to craft an effective strategy to conduct racial justice activism. This work can be daunting, and even seasoned veterans can become overwhelmed or burned out. In this book, Kofi, a nationally recognized racial justice activist and award-winning author, lays out his five key guiding principles for conducting efficient and effective racial justice work. The guide serves as a tool for individuals, corporations, or non-profit organizations whose heart is in the right place but could use help crafting a strategy. Purchase your copy today, click here.

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Crown Holders Conversation: Letrise Carter, Sistah's Place Entertainment

Author Discussing the Lucy Mason Series Letrise Carter holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Financials Management & Accounting. Letrise works in corporate America by day as a Fund Manager while building her small business as CEO of Sistah’s Place & Sistah’s Creative Media. Letrise is a writer, podcaster, and magazine editor, and media manager. She published her first novella in 2017 titled Deceitful Secrets. After a 2-year break to focus on her health, Letrise published her first short story series Lucy Mason series with the first release Lucy’s Worth. Letrise resides in the suburbs outside of Chicago with her daughter. Website: www.letrisecarter.com Summary of the Lucy Mason Series Lucy Mason will go on a journey in a 3-part short story series to discover her self-worth, finding her faith, and learning how to forgive and open up her heart to true love. She starts at the age of 16 years old and will go through growing pains along her journey to finding who she is as a young black woman. Lucy Mason: Lucy's Worth, Part 1 Lucy’s Worth is part one of a young woman's desperate journey to find herself while trying to make it on her own. Faced with her first true relationship, Lucy's long battle with low self-esteem will cause her to fall down a path with a dangerous man. Will Lucy be able to escape the trap that's been set for her? She's going to have to make the most important decision of her life -- because her life depends on it! Purchase Lucy's Worth by Letrise T Carter https://www.amazon.com/Lucys-Worth-Letrise-T-Carter/dp/B094H23872

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SHE DARED TO DREAM: Dare to Live Your Life Like It's Golden with Shelia E. Bell

"Dare to Live Your Life Like It's Golden." Shelia E. Bell is a multi-award-winning, national bestselling author with 45 books already published in faith-based fiction, women’s fiction, young adult fiction, and nonfiction. Her books have made numerous bestsellers’ lists and garnered a bevy of literary awards, some which include Black Expressions Top 25 and Top 50, Dallas Morning News Bestseller, Kindle Awards Recipient, Henri Literary Award Recipient, AAMBC Award, USA Today Honorable Mention, among others. Since the start of her career, Shelia has set the literary industry ablaze with her dynamic, true-to-life stories she themes "Perfect Stories About Imperfect People Like You...And Me." Shelia is deliberate about encouraging others to live their dreams now. In March 2009, Shelia founded and held the Living Your Dreams Literary Arts Conference (Memphis). In 2012, she founded the nonprofit Black Writers And Book Clubs (BWABC) Literacy Festival and Association with a mission to promote literacy one community at a time. Shelia is a well-respected, sought-after book editor and literary consultant. She has edited hundreds of books across genres penned by authors from across the USA and continues to do so. Having a lifelong physical disability, Shelia accepts no excuses for not pursuing one’s dreams and desires. Shelia says, “Do not allow life’s challenges to stop you from fulfilling your divine purpose.” CONTACT INFORMATION www.sheliawritesbooks.com www.instagram.com/sheliaebell