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VETERANS OF THE WEEK
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Celebrating America's Real Heroes
The Illinois Lottery has partnered with TBTNews to present men and women who've served their country. Veterans of the Week
will be sponsored by the Lottery and presented each Monday,
highlighting veteran's courageous tour of duties and their return to
civilian life. The veterans profiled for the next four weeks will tell
stories of triumphs, patriotism, love for community and their struggles
and successes to regain life after combat.
1). Chicago Army and Hip-Hop Veteran Released Album Dedicated to Fellow Soldiers! Kendale Brinson
aka “Doc Illah” served in “Desert Shield /Storm” in 1990-91 as well as
“Operation Enduring Freedom” with the Army. In 2002- 03, Doc received a Cross Service Award
from the Air Force. Doc served as President of Chicago’s platinum
selling artists and producer’s crew “Ill State Assassins”. ISA helped
launch the careers of Twista and producer Legendary Traxter. Doc released a project called Lessons in Life.
On this album, Doc took time out to recognize those whom he has served
honorably with around the world. The first single from the album was I Salute, which was released Veterans Day 2013.
2). Decorated Air Force Colonel Has Three Degrees and Great References…So Why Was He homeless? Robert Freniere
has three graduate degrees earned during a 30-year career in the
military, which included a position as an aide to Pentagon brass. So it
might come as a surprise that he spent time living out of his mini-van.
For two years, six hours a day on a computer at the public library,
Freniere fills out job applications, with no luck. Freneire joined the
Army after the Vietnam War
ended and later transferred to the Air Force where he served in several
combat zones. Freneire now has a job as a defense contractor.
3). The Government Is Proving That Homelessness Is A Solvable Problem.
Since 2010, homelessness among the country’s veterans has fallen 33
percent, and the number of veterans sleeping on the street has fallen
nearly 40 percent. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and U.S. Interagency
Council on Homelessness (USICH) announced the veteran homeless
population currently stands at 49,933, which is a reduction of 24,837
people over the past four years. The agencies point to the fact that
they have focused on homeless housing before addressing other issues
they may face.
NOTE:
Please be our guest.... - On Saturday afternoon, November 22 we
continue to celebrate and honor our Veterans during the month of
November. RTW VETERAN CENTER is hosting a free Comedy for Veterans
Show at the General Jones Armory, 5200 South Cottage Grove Avenue
(Chicago). Doors open at 1:00 pm. RSVP suggested but not mandatory at 800 974-2808.
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TBTNEWS HEADLINERamonki Luv Is Back!
Special Correspondent: Feder
Ramonski Luv,
who co-hosted Chicago radio’s top-rated nighttime show until his abrupt
dismissal last summer, is about to make a comeback. Starting December
3, he’ll join WSRB FM 106.3, the Crawford Broadcasting urban
adult-contemporary station. His show will air from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
For
reasons never disclosed, Luv was forced out last July after 14 years at
iHeartMedia urban adult-contemporary WVAZ FM 102.7, where he co-hosted “The Real Show with Joe Soto.
In
a Facebook post a few weeks later, Luv thanked fans for their support,
writing: “Everyone will go through something; mine is just magnified.”
Luv, whose real name is Ramon Wade,
is a 30-year veteran of urban radio in Chicago. A Chicago native and
graduate of Columbia College, he began his career as morning show
producer for Doug Banks.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Ramonski has been a committed family man and someone devoted to
uplifting his community. Mr. Luv can be seen doing speaking gigs at
local schools as well as hosting events that he found served issues near
and dear to his heart.
His
love for kids and especially, of course his own, makes him a
personality that Chicago should never forget. We need his voice on air
and in the public space for social change. Ramonski is an American
treasure and anything he needs from us, as his loyal fans, we should be
prepared to give to him - because he has given to us for over 30 years
of his professional and personal life. - CDW
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THE TRUTH SALUTE...Speaker to Address Youth
Sought after for his uncanny ability to capture the attention of his audience and motivate change, Dwayne Bryant
is one of America’s most dynamic motivational speakers. At an early
age, Dwayne discovered the principles of hard work, perseverance,
integrity and applied faith. By integrating these principles into every
aspect of his life, he began to tap into his unlimited potential.
After
earning a four-year academic scholarship to Florida International
University, Dwayne graduated with dual degrees in finance and
international business. Upon graduating, he embarked on a sales career
with Johnson & Johnson. While managing a multi-million dollar
territory with J&J, Dwayne served as a public school role model in
the Miami, St. Louis, and the Chicago Public School systems. Bryant, the
host of the former multi-cultural history program, Know Your Heritage, empowers students to become responsible leaders with his soul-stirring speeches.
Remaining
true to his passion to inspire others, Dwayne resigned from J&J at
the height of his successful career to incorporate Inner Vision International, Inc.,
to motivate, educate and inspire individuals to achieve their maximum
potential in both their personal lives and the communities in which they
live.
Bryant will address youth at the Visions Blu Institute's Inaugural Youth Town Hall Meeting at the University of Chicago on Nov. 22 from 10 a.,m. - 1 p.m. The town hall meeting, The Power of Media, Becoming a Decision Maker, will open dialogue between youth, media professional and community leaders. Panelists include WBEZ reporter Natalie Moore, veteran journalists Sheila Solomon, Mira Lowe and Suzy Schultz; Mark Hallett, senior program officer at the McCormick Foundation and community strategist Toya Mitchell.
The
event is free to the public and will be held at the University of
Chicago's Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts at 915 E. 60th
Street. Visions Blu is a Chicago-based non-profit youth journalism organization. "Before you can change your world, you must change your vision," Bryant says.
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TBTNEWS UPDATE
South Central Community Services, Inc. cordially invites everyone to attend their annual meeting of the Board of Directors to present this year's theme: Sustainability - Serving the Needs of the Community.
This event happens Tuesday, November 18 from 10 1m - 2 pm at SCCS's
headquarters located, 1021 East 83rd Street (Chicago). Join them as they
renew their board members and officers, as well as install new board
members like Mayra Fernandez, Malcolm Weems and McKenley Wilson, III. There is a buffet luncheon, but you MUST RSVP at 773.483.0900 ext. 231. Keynote Speaker is ComEd's Marlow Colvin. Presented by SCCS board chair Anna Maria Kowalik and SCCC's CEO/President Dr. Felicia Blasingame.
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