Born 2 Win

Freddie Golden, Jr., a 19-year-old from Chicago, IL, is currently pursuing a computer science degree at Morehouse College. After receiving $1.6 million dollars in academic scholarships in highschool, Freddie is able to obtain his Morehouse College degree free of charge. Coming from the rough west side environment of Chicago, Freddie hopes to spread a positive message to the youth through his book: financing your college education is possible.

We had a surprise guest and announcement by Tinker Hatfield- The Greatest Shoe Designer of All Time- Nike's Vice President of Design and Special Projects.  Tinker shares his recent thoughts on the MBK/Ravensbourne London Final Presentation of the London/Chicago Cultural Exchange. His fondest memories of working closely with Michael Jordan and his meeting up with Cabrini Greens kids consistently.  Tinker also shares the surprise of donating for 3 years straight to CHAMPS Male Mentoring via the NBA Championship Bottles design fee via Michelob Ultra.  

William "Billy" Moore joined Vondale Singleton live at CHAMPS Saturday for this Live Audience Podcast recording.  He discussed his new book "Until The Lion Speaks"  Having been incarcerated for twenty years for the shooting incident that led to No #1 player in the nation, Benji Wilson's death in 1984.  He also was a victim of gun violence when he lost   his own son to gun violence.

Mr. Moore devotes his life to ensuring that other young men live lives of meaningful purpose as opposed to regret.  CRED’s holistic approach brings together proven models—street outreach, life coaching, and counseling, violence prevention, workforce development, advocacy and prevention— to create transformative change in the South and West side communities of Chicago.  Mr. Moore has been coined a violence interrupter as his hands on work and sharing of his life’s experiences has had a noted impact on countless individuals who needed a compassionate counselor to expose them to hope and lead them from criminal and violent lifestyles.    

Dwayne has been a three-time guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show, correspondent for Next TV, hosted the Unity breakfast for The Obama Presidential Library and has been featured on ABC, CBS, FOX, WYCC, WTTW, NBC and PBS networks for his impactful work throughout various communities. Dwayne has also received a Proclamation from the Pennsylvania State Legislatures for his book: The STOP – Improving Police and Community Relations.  Recognizing his work for creating solutions to improve police and community relations, Dwayne received EBONY Magazine’s EBONY Power 100’s “Community Crusader” award and the FBI’s Director of Community Leadership Award for his work to improve Police and Community Relations and his efforts to educate parents to the dangers of social media.

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Sam Binion has been working with CHAMPS since its inception. Sam is a pillar of the Greater Grand Crossing community and has devoted his life to promoting community safety and working with young men to build positive identity and reach their full potential. He is one of the Founders of Operation Neighborhood Safety

In recent years, Jermaine Lawrence Anderson Enterprises and its founder has educated and empowered many clients and businesses alike to discover their purpose as they journey to achieve personal and professional success.

Jermaine has been the force behind many exclusive brands, products, and record breaking live events including The Chicago Gentlemen’s Brunch. Jermaine Lawrence Anderson was recognized by Real Times Media Group as Someone You Should Know (Who’s Who in Black Chicago, March 2012) and was recently appointed to NBC5 Chicago’s Community Action Board. In addition, Jermaine was named as a 2016 Man of Excellence by the Chicago Defender Newspaper.

Jermaine Lawrence Anderson makes appearances on television, in print and on radio giving his expertise, styling knowledge, and leadership tips with a fresh perspective on moving to the next level. Jermaine will help you move from acceptable to exceptional.

From the south side of Chicago, Jamila Trimuel is a results-driven leader and encourages others to pursue purpose at all costs. She is the Founder of Ladies of Virtue, an award winning mentoring program that has empowered over 1,000 girls to become confident and purpose-driven leaders.

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As a mentor, social entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Jamila Trimuel has over ten years of experience in strategic planning and community engagement for nonprofit organizations. Jamila is a Broad Residency alum, a highly competitive leadership program that places participants in high-level managerial positions to help transform our public school systems. 

Jamila is the product of the South Shore community on Chicago’s southeast side.  She attributes a large part of her success to her parents and thanks them for fueling her grit and desire to pursue her passion at all costs. Jamila was recognized as Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Humanitarian Award winner in 2012.  She was also recognized as a Change Agent and invited to the United State of Women Summit hosted by the White House in 2016.  In 2017, she was recognized by Chicago Scholars for their 35 under 35 Award and received Rush University’s Hidden Figures Award. Jamila was one of the 100 community leaders from Chicago (500 in total around the world) invited to attend the inaugural Obama Foundation Summit in 2017. In addition, she was a 2017 National Mentor Summit Fellow.  She also won the Coaches Award at the 2018 Social Venture Partners (SVP) Fast Pitch competition for Chicagoland nonprofits. Jamila also presented her Tedx Talk in 2018 entitled, "Make Today Your Saturday. Live a Fulfilled Life of Purpose." Furthermore, in 2018, Jamila was honored alongside Jesse Jackson Sr. with the "Giving a Hand Out to Give a Hand Up" Mentoring Award by the Calahan Foundation. In 2019, Jamila was honored with the Leading Lady Community Award by the Daisie Foundation. 

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Jamila has a Bachelor of Science in Community Health from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Science in Health Systems Management from Rush University.  She also holds a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership from The Broad Center for Management of School Systems. In addition to the Broad Residency, Jamila graduated from several prestigious leadership programs including the Schweitzer Fellowship and the IMPACT Leadership Development Program founded by the Chicago Urban League and the University of Chicago. She is also a Kellogg Executive Scholar from Northwestern University. In addition, she is a Licensed Minister at New Life Covenant – Southeast under the leadership of Pastor John F. Hannah.  Jamila resides in the South Loop community with her husband, Damien.

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Community Leadership

78 Community Advisory Council member appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot

Status of Women and Girls Working Group - Co-Chair of the Economic Development Committee - Office of the City Clerk, Anna Valencia

Civic Engagement Advisory Council (Core Member) - Office of the City Clerk, Anna Valencia

Illinois Council for Women and Girls - Founding Steering Committee Member

Greater Bronzeville Neighborhood Network - Workforce Development Steering Committee Member

Coalition for Urban Girls - Steering Committee Member

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Anthony Wright is the Chief Executive Officer for Ring of Hope.  Mr. Wright serves as a Pastor, teacher, visionary, and community leader in the Greater Grand Crossing community. He is a graduate of Trinity International Deerfield IL, with two bachelor’s degrees: one in Christian Ministry and, the other in organizational leadership. Anthony Wright later received a master’s degree in Social work from the University of Chicago and, currently working toward his LCSW (license clinical social worker).  For over a decade he has worked within the Chicago Public School system with high school and grammar school students, as a teacher, prevention specialist, and more recently as a social worker.  Anthony Wright has a passion for community development and outreach. He has been married for over 25 years to wife Chondra Wright, and the proud father of five boys. After more than 15 years in ministries and nine years in community development, Anthony Wright, continues to be a leading voice of inspiration for those in which he serves.

Host Vondale Singleton sits down with Christopher Crater, a Chicago Native rooted in serving his city.   Christopher is a graduate of Mississippi Valley State University with a BA in Communication and a graduate from Arkansas State University with a Masters Degree in Communication Studies. Christopher is currently a part of the Public Engagement Team at the Obama Foundation as the Community Engagement Associate. 

Christopher helps lead the community engagement efforts around bringing the Obama Presidential Center to Chicago’s Southside. Most recently, Christopher served as Director of Community Programs for Urban Prep Academies.

With more than 6 years of urban education experience as both a teacher and administrator on Chicago’s West and Southside. Christopher has worked closely with several Chicago violence prevention programs around the advancement of African American males.

Special Guest Walter Mendenhall IV is positively transforming the way men live and lead in their communities through leadership and entrepreneurship development. He is a husband, father, Former NFL Football player, author, speaker, and Founder of the Male Mogul Initiative.  Just this week he just signed with Kyrie Irving to run and will help manage the @kai11fund with training small black and brown businesses to  help them access capital.

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