The Legacy

Happy heavenly birthday to Mr. Alfred Hall, III; Today would have been his 65th birthday.  He was known as a dedicated steward who selflessly served his community by providing scholarships and leadership to those who needed guidance. He believed that education was the key to success. Mr. Hall made a life’s work of encouraging the next generation to set their sights beyond the glass ceilings of the past by means of higher education. He took the time to mentor young families to help put them on the path to homeownership. He also offered affordable housing to his community of West Shreveport.

The Alfred Hall, III Foundation was organized in 2008 with an effort to sustain the philanthropic legacy of Alfred Hall, III. They have provided thousands of dollars in scholarships to high school and college students.

The Honorarium

The Alfred Hall, III Foundation will celebrate its 10-year anniversary during their upcoming annual scholarship gala! This year’s inspirational keynote will be delivered by Physician and Amazon Best Selling Author, Dr. KaNisha L. Hall.

The Hall family extends the invitation for the community to attend their 10th Annual Scholarship Gala on Saturday, April 21, 2018.  The event will be held at Hilton Shreveport located at 104 Market St Shreveport, LA 71102 from 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm.  During the honorary program, a special group of extraordinary leaders and businesses based in the Shreveport, Louisiana area who have shown admirable contributions and dedication to their community will be awarded as “Community Champions”. Among the honorees are Louisiana State Representative Barbara Norton; Mike and Tracey Landry, founders of TM Landry College prep; Pastor James E. Green of Union Mission Baptist Church; Marco French, principal of Queensboro Elementary School, Jessica Hall and more. The foundation will also recognize former scholarship recipients and the 2018 scholarship awardees.

Find out more about how you can support the foundation and its efforts at https://www.ah3foundation.com/.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite!

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Thinking back to over a decade ago, I can remember riding an emotional rollercoaster post high school graduation.  It was time for me to leave the comfort of my small hometown to begin a new life as a Freshman at Grambling State University.  When it’s your time to grow up, there’s no looking back and there’s not much room for error.  Like many of us, I received parting advice from my mentors, but I could have avoided many of my life’s pitfalls if someone had just kept it 100% real with me from the start.  The book, “The Fierce Female’s Guide to College Life and Beyond” is a game changer.  It resonates with me because it was written by my fellow Grambling State University alumna, C.A.C.H.

The Fierce Female’s Guide to College Life and Beyond gives real-life insight on college life and it also extends to help young women create a roadmap that will help them build purposeful lives afterward.   She submits to her own transparency to share stories from her time of matriculation by revealing lessons that young women simply cannot learn in a textbook.

The book touches on prayer, knowing when to ask for help, converting mistakes into lessons learned, being punctual, present and prepared, building healthy relationships, embracing individuality, setting goals, effective communication, budgeting, and overall health.

Christy-Ann C. Hamlin “C.A.C.H.” a published writer, author, and motivational speaker from Grambling, Louisiana.  She holds a BS in Computer Information Systems and an MBA from Webster University. Although writing is her true passion, mentorship is her purpose. She is committed to helping others uncover and reach extraordinary goals.  According to C.A.C.H, the undergraduate years shape and mold individuals into the people (mothers, executives, entrepreneurs) that they will become.  C.A.C.H. is further dedicated to inspiring, uplifting, and motivating other women to reach their full potential.

If you have a daughter in college or a high-school senior headed to college, she needs a copy of this book!

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On Sunday, January 15, 2018, The Legendary Boss, Slim Thug and his team at Boss Life Foundation hosted kicked off the year a celebration of entrepreneurial excellence.

The evening began with a celeb-packed  red carpet led by Lemon-Lime Light Media which featured special guests Slim Thug, LisaRaye McCoy, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Houston Texans Player Deshaun Watson, Original Houston Texans Player Chester Pitts, Comedian Ali Siddiq, Aventer Gray of Lakewood Church, Television Personality Miss Mykie, and honorees Bun B, Tillman Fertitta, & Daymond John and many  more.

The Boss Life Foundation presented Boss Awards to those who have excelled in their industries. Tillman Fertitta (the owner of the Houston Rockets, and CEO of Landry’s Inc. and The Golden Nugget Casinos), Daymond John (Businessman and TV personality on ABC’s Shark Tank), Bun B (Houston Rapper & Philanthropist), Madd Hatta of 97.9 The Box, and Industrial Welding Academy, were all honored for their leadership and success. “The acceptance speeches of the night definitely left lasting impressions on attendee’s hearts. Jimbo and J Mac, from 97.9 The Box, kept their speech entertaining with an impromptu freestyle.” Source-Lemon-Lime Light Media

About The BossLife Foundation:

The BossLife Foundation (BLF) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization founded in 2015 to focus greater attention on research and educating the specifically in low-income communities. BLF is also dedicated to educational programs and mentoring the youth.

Houston Texans Quarterback Deshaun Watson

Billion Dollar Buyer, Tillman Fertitta and World Boxing Champion Floyd Mayweather

Ky Myer of Kollective Media and KG Smooth, Majic 102.1 Radio Personality

Lisa Raye McCoy

Miss Mykie

Tillman Fertitta and family

Boss Life Entertainment and Boss Life Foundation

During his recent visit to Houston, Rodney Demery stopped by 97.9 The Box for a quick chat with KG Smooth to speak on the station’s Access Houston program.
The two discussed domestic violence awareness month, the forthcoming second season of Murder Chose Me on Investigation Discovery, his books and they delved into the issues of race relations in our current political climate. Watch the video to hear the full interview.

I’m excited to embark on new beginnings in the world of JNoS PR. I present the first production of my interview segment; #OnTheLine with Jennifer L. Simpson. I had the opportunity to chat with Creative Director To The Stars, the one and only Ms. Kim Burse!

Although her vision dwells behind from the scenes, her creativity thrives in the spotlight. Kim Burse is responsible for a number of unforgettable televised music performances by artist such as Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, Monica, Ciara, Jamie Foxx…the list goes on, but her tenure in the music industry is even more impressive.

Kim is most known for her position as creative music director for BET’s Black Girls Rock and the arrangement of other major award show performances. The awesomeness doesn’t cease there; She’s also instrumental to the ongoing success of Jennifer Lopez’s “All I Have Las Vegas Residency.”

I’ve known Kim for a little while now. It was an absolute honor to have her to take time out of her hectic schedule to share this amazing story with me!

Take a look at her biography and resume for the full effect. For now, here’s a quick look inside the career of Creative Music Director Kim Burse.