Detroit, MI (PRWEB) February 09, 2014 -- Lift as You Climb: Black Leaders Moving Michigan Forward is a 30-minute television documentary featuring five young inspirational African American leaders going in-depth on the importance of mentoring, teaching and being a role model in Detroit.
This commercial-free broadcast is brought to the viewers by the UAW and Chrysler Association. The Black History month documentary special features unique stories and experiences of prominent individuals in business, science, technology, fine arts and finance.
Our Spotlighted leaders come from a variety of backgrounds including:
• Sid E. Taylor, a businessman in charge of numerous enterprises who has mentored over 1,000 African American male students in Michigan and across the country.
• Jocelyn Rainey, an artist and educator dedicated to sending local high school students to travel internationally to learn more about art and gain a new perspective on life.
• Gail Perry Mason, an advocate for financial literacy and respected author.
• Alexx Poston, Founder of ClicktheCause, a crowd funding site for Detroit charities
• Terrence Thompson, Shawn Blanchard, and Armond Harris, cofounders of Run this Town Detroit. Their goal is to continuously combat obesity in Detroit by lowering the rates of diabetes and hypertension in weekly and daily workout programs.
This exclusive feature show will chronicle outstanding African Americans who have and are continuing to shape the culture and leadership of Michigan. The production is a celebration of Black History Month and is brought to you by UAW and Chrysler. The special is produced by State Champs! Emmy Award winning producer/editor Anthony Mottley, a long time contributor to State Champs!, Yellowflag Productions and President of Duet Digital Media.
Join us Sunday February16 at 12:30 PM on WXYZ-TV/ABC Channel 7 Detroit as we explore their stories, learn about their missions and see how they are moving Michigan forward.
For more information: http://www.statechampsnetwork.com/features-specials/lift-as-you-climb-black-leaders-moving-michigan-forward/
Ashley Raymond, State Champs! Sports Network & Yellowflag Productions, http://www.statechampsnetwork.com, +1 248-860-1296, [email protected]
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