Taroue Brooks, Author at Rolling Out

Timon Kyle Durrett and Maya Rockeymoore Cummings

A torrential rainstorm couldn’t keep Oakland, California’s progressive crowd away from a legacy Congressional candidate. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, Ph.D., was greeted by supporters at the historic venue, Geoffrey’s Inner Circle, which has opened its doors for political events, fundraisers and public gatherings for five decades. A campaign fundraiser was held there in Cummings’ honor on…

Jennifer Carner writes daily devotional 31 Days of Winning

Jennifer Carner turned her pain into power. She is a preacher’s kid and pastor who knows firsthand that religious leaders and influential people are not exempt from hard things. Comforted in that fact, she had the audacity to write 31 Days of Winning, a daily devotional and prayer journal, in the face of heartbreak. “About three…

Catherine Wilson turned a talent for barbering into a business when she opened 61 Cutz Barber Shop in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Read on to find out why her clients are so loyal, who she counts as her favorite businesswomen and her overarching goal as a business owner. Why did you decide to pursue barbering as a profession?…

Reginald Corbitt is a native of Huntsville, AL. He is committed to helping get out kids nationwide to fight cyberbullying. The numbers are high for those who are impacted by this behavior. Corbitt teaches and equips both the teens and parents to get through this nightmare. How can someone find you should they need your…

Marilyn Willis is a breast cancer survivor. With early detection, she is now cancer free. Having made the decision to remove both breasts will eliminate it ever reoccurring. With the reconstruction of her breasts, you would never know that she had been through such an experience. She is committed to telling the world about her…

Chicago Tap Theatre is a major part of the arts community in the city of Chicago. Please take a moment and check out their website for performances and their mission www.chicagotaptheatre.com that’s full of video, photos, reviews and a history of the Company. Why did you decide to honor Ben Vereen? Mr. Vereen has long…

Germar Reed is a native of Ann Arbor, Michigan. His drive as an entrepreneur led him to the nation’s capital. What is your official title, the name of your company and job description? As founder, my job is to launch DC Analyst and move the organization from startup to sustainable business. Tell us about your education…

What inspired you to become a dentist? My father. He is a dental lab technician. I used to watch him work all the time. Saw how he made people feel great about their smiles. Tell us about your dental practice. I have been in practice now for over 20 years. I love what I do.…

Tell me about your education and training. I did my basic training in the Great Lakes of Chicago after high school and studied Aviation Administration in Mississippi with the Marines; I was a Staff and Gunnery sergeant. It was challenging and we did all of our physical training with Marines. We would run until our legs…

“As the chief operating officer of Studio 11 Films, I work closely with our founder and CEO Sharon Tomlinson to shape, implement, and nurture the company’s desire to create a culture that encourages, influences and inspires the progress and achievements of aspiring and seasoned filmmakers, our students, employees and our viewing audiences,” says Cameron H.…

Who is Mike Weaver? I am a director, choreographer, educator and author. I work in music education. Besides theater and performing arts, I work in both conceptual and technical development with a variety of projects ranging from show choir competition programs to music concerts and theatrical events. My credits include: Carnival Cruise Lines, Six Flags Discovery…

Gabriella Sands-Jones takes it all in stride as a single mother who does it all. Deeply rooted in her faith, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee to further her career. Sand-Jones travels around the world with her clients ensuring that everything runs smoothly. Her world looks glamorous, but people have no idea of the hard work and sacrifices…

Dr. Suzanne M. Henderson is the assistant dean of the graduate division at St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. While her professional career is at its peak, her passion was to share with others by writing her first book, The Torch. Thus far, there has been great interest in the book in the New York…

Shorter can be better when working out. We all have some time to invest in ourselves. It simply has to be a priority. Walker gives more secrets to being fit. Now, it is all up to you. Are shorter sessions really better? When I say shorter is better I’m speaking in comparison to spending longer periods of…

As the year ends, Rome Madison shares more information about your professional brand. Rome Madison is an expert on personal and professional reinvention. Read more on his blog at RomeMadison.com. What are the three keys to Increase the value of your professional brand? According to a recent Harris Poll survey 83 percent of Americans set financial goals each…

Distribution is an important part of the film industry but few people talk about it. Daniel R. Garcia utilized his talent to create a production company that produces films and distributes them nationwide. What is your title and company? I am the CEO of New Kingdom Pictures. How did you get into the film industry? I started…

Biracial model Ledom was born in Germany and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. People constantly commenting on his physical appearance spurred him to book his first photo shoot as a teenager. The photo shoot was a success and he became a local celebrity on the runway. He always had interest in the world of entertainment. This passion to be in the…

Growing up in the streets of New Orleans, Ameer Baraka found himself in constant trouble with the law, which eventually led to his incarceration. Through inspiration and determination he has turned his life around. He is now an author, activist and actor. Baraka hopes that in sharing his struggle, he can encourage others. What inspired you…

This holiday season we all face the challenge of overeating and indulging far more than we normally do. Fitness guru Corey Walker shares information that will certain enlighten and empower you. What is the real deal about sugar? Who am I, everyone loves me, I’m everywhere you go and I hurt everyone I come in…

So much time is focused on food as a means of celebration and tradition during the holidays. While it is perfectly fine to enjoy all of the great food and fellowship, we must be mindful of the day after. We must remain focused on being as healthy as we can. We asked fitness instructor Corey Walker…