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Anwar Aiken is the co-founder of LEAD YOUniversity and executive director with The John Maxwell Team. He is an accomplished military officer and transportation professional with over 15 years of senior-level management. In his segment above, Aiken talks about the key to long-term success.

The AM Wake-Up Call created a space for viewers to understand and learn the importance of uplifting the community in a positive light. To watch the full show, click play above.

Todd Belcore, executive director of Social Change — a nonprofit committed to amplifying community voices and disrupting the legacy of systemic injustice through organizing — stopped by the AM Wake-Up Call to share how viewers can continue to amplify marginalized voices.

Serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Early Walker shares the story of his business and giving back. Dubbed ‘Chicago’s Secret Angel’ Mr. Walker is becoming a household name throughout the city for his civic contributions, curving the violence in Chicago and his relief project for Texas. This is an interview you shouldn’t miss.

STRE.ME co-founders Anne Marie Labenberg and Jack Patton both have a passion for success. This mutual understanding of business and life has undoubtedly led to the formation of a company that is actively working to simplify behavior change through accountability. Given Patton’s proven ability to transform companies and solve growth challenges within, along with Labenberg’s…

Ken “Legend” Williams pursued his dream of becoming a filmmaker after raising his son as a single dad. As the writer and director of “Asbury Park,” premiering Feb. 27, Williams created a compelling and intriguing film. The film follows four inner-city youth as they experience the harsh realities of life.

As the world witnesses the major snowstorm of 2021 in Texas, many questions have arisen about what needs to be done to keep citizens safe. Pastor Frederick Douglass Haynes III of Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas and Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell shared updates about conditions on the ground and how they have mentally,…

Monique Owens, a former Police Officer with Wayne County Sheriffs department for 10 years, community volunteer and former member of Eastpointe’s City Council, has added Mayor of Eastpointe to her resume. She discussed her new role and more on the AM Wake-Up Call.

Eric L. Pierre, the founder, CEO and principal of Pierre Accounting, is a certified CPA and a trusted tax strategist with a long-established career in the tax and finance industry. Pierre stopped by the AM Wake-Up Call to give listeners advice about their taxes. To watch his full segment, click play above.

Dr. Artika R. Tyner, also known as “Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire,” is a passionate educator, an award-winning author, civil rights attorney, sought-after speaker, and an advocate for justice committed to helping children discover their leadership potential. She is the founder of leadership People Growing Justice Press and Bookstore. Tyner stopped by the AM Wake-Up Call…

If the way things start dictates the pattern they are bound to repeat, it’s no surprise America has never been a safe space for Blacks. Post-slavery America has continued to demonstrate its inability to treat its Black residents as equal citizens. While the Civil Rights Movement ended with some feeling optimistic, racism has continued to…

On Winning Wednesday at rolling out, we like to shed light on those winning in every aspect, and Bryce Thompson is one of them. This 24-year-old entrepreneur, investor and Morehouse alumni wants to give away $100K in scholarships to 10 HBCU students, powered by IAMS Foundation and Scholly. To watch his segment, click play above.

The Benson Family shares the story of their foundation on rolling out‘s AM Wake-Up Call morning show. Formed by Karl and Michelle Benson, the foundation focuses on Black entrepreneurship, access to higher education, and social responsibility through technology. To watch their full segment, click play above.

Known for fostering community and inspiring action among people of all ages and abilities, G. Phillip Shoultz III enjoys a multifaceted career as a conductor, educator, singer and speaker. He is the associate conductor and director of VocalEssence. Phillip’s most impact is seen through his leadership as founding conductor of the VocalEssence Singers. Shoultz spoke…

Tune in as “Check’N in with rolling out” catches up with app developer and business expert Alquincia “AKANundrum” Selolwane as she shares her views about the downside of “supporting” instead of patronizing Black businesses as well as her belief that COVID-19 is ushering in a cashless society. This is an interview you don’t want to…

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Toyota Motor North America continued to support the community for the 10th consecutive year through its “Walk In My Boots” community outreach project. On Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, Toyota stepped in to protect Detroit area homeless women and low-income families from the cold by donating new insulated winter…

“Call the ambulance and get him to the nearest hospital now!” This is the command Dr. Maya Green, medical director at Howard Brown Health, gave to her staff to rescue a Black man in his 70s. He was a walk-in patient at her newly established testing tent in Chicago’s Southside Englewood neighborhood in March 2020.…

“Check’N in with rolling out” caught up with music exec Chitown Shake who explained how Chicago can unite to see effective change. Currently living in Los Angeles, Shake has evolved from the streets to the music boardroom and is taking some of the hottest acts from Chicago with him. Shake has partnered with SAL&CO ENTERPRISE…

Chicago is a real city with neighborhoods that divide themselves and showcase their independence like individual states inside of a united union. Culturally diverse and powerful, it’s a city filled with love and contradictions. National Geographic has captured the entire city, one neighborhood at a time, through the characters and their love for Chicago. Rolling…