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🎟️ YOUR PURCHASE OF A RAFFLE TICKET COULD TURN INTO A VERY COOL WIN. ❄️🔥The AfroFuturism L.E.G.A.C.Y. Fundraiser Social is bringing together culture, community, innovation—and the chance to win some GREAT PRIZES!Among other prizes, one lucky grand prize raffle winner will receive a FULL HOME AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (up to 5 tons)—including installation within the Phoenix Metro area, provided by @supremecomfortaz !🏠❄️And here’s the best part:You DO NOT have to attend the event to win! 🙌🏾🎟️ Raffle tickets are available NOW at growthspot.org/social🛸 AfroFuturism L.E.G.A.C.Y. #Fundraiser Social📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026⏰ 7 PM – 11 PM📍 Central Arts Market | 700 N 4th St, Suite 102, Phoenix, AZ✨ Hosted by @brotha_anthony & @rhealone Whether you’re joining us in the room or supporting from afar, don’t miss your chance to WIN BIG while supporting the next generation.👉🏾 Purchase your raffle tickets now: https://www.growthspot.org/social

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Who would you bring to an event like this?

A great event isn’t just about the venue, the music, or the experience, it’s about WHO is in the room. ✨
The AfroFuturism L.E.G.A.C.Y. Fundraiser Social is about bringing together creatives, entrepreneurs, educators, community leaders, innovators, professionals, and visionaries who believe in building opportunities for the next generation.
Hosted by @brotha_anthony & @rhealone the evening will blend culture, technology, art, music, immersive AR/VR experiences, live performances, complimentary cocktails, a charity auction, and meaningful connections—all while supporting The Growth Spot’s youth programming.
Special thanks to @straw_and_wool and our Gold Culture Patron level sponsors Al & Riley’s AC & Sheet Metal, Inc. & Love, Tito’s!
But we want to know…
👇🏾 WHO SHOULD BE IN THE ROOM?
Tag a person, organization, business owner, artist, educator, community leader, or changemaker you believe should experience this night and be part of the conversation.
You never know which introduction, idea, or collaboration could become the beginning of something bigger.
📅 September 26, 2026 | 7 PM –11 PM
📍 Central Arts Market | Phoenix
🎟️ Tickets: growthspot.org/social
Tag somebody who needs to be in the room. 👇🏾
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What happens when culture, technology, creativity, and community collide? 🚀✨The inaugural AfroFuturism L.E.G.A.C.Y. Fundraising Social on September 26th, 2026 hosted by “Brotha” Anthony Glover @brotha_anthony & Rhea Williams @rhealone !This is more than a night out. It’s an opportunity to celebrate where we come from while investing in where the next generation can go.🎤 Live vocals, spoken word and music by our DJ🥽 Immersive augmented and virtual reality experiences🎨 Afrofuturistic art and creative exhibits🍸 Complimentary cocktails🏆 A charity auction🤝 Meaningful connections with community leaders, professionals and visionaries📅 September 26, 2026 | 7 PM –11 PM📍 Central Arts Market | Phoenix🎟️ Get your tickets: growthspot.org/social

Step into the future at the inaugural AfroFuturism L.E.G.A.C.Y. Fundraising Social, hosted by Anthony Glover @brotha_anthony and Rhea Williams @rhealoneEnjoy live music, spoken word, Afrofuturistic art, augmented reality technology, complimentary cocktails, a charity auction, and meaningful community connections—all while supporting The Growth Spot’s youth programming.Special thanks to our Gold Culture Patron sponsors Love, Tito’s and Al & Riley’s Air Conditioning + Sheet Metal, Inc. We also want to acknowledge the following supporting entities: @straw_and_wool and @truesbooksandcomics🎟️September 26, 2026 | 7PM – 11 PM | Central Arts Market | 700 N 4th St, Ste 102, Phoenix, AZ 85004Purchase tickets and/or learn more about sponsorship opportunities at https://www.growthspot.org/social #LoveTitos#PlottingProgressPodcast #Diaspora #LEGACY #TheGrowthSpot #CommunityBuilding #YouthMentorship #Arizona #LandOwnership #LegacyBuilders #BlackMedia #IndependentPodcast #CultureAndCommunity #PlottingProgress

What is really happening in Africa right now?Why are nations like Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger making global headlines? And what does it mean for people of African descent throughout the Diaspora?In this powerful episode of Plotting Progress Podcast, we sit down with Dennis Boatwright, Director of the Center for Pan African Studies, diplomat, Pan-Africanist, and international advocate for African unity and prosperity.Dennis shares insights from decades of work building diplomatic relationships with African embassies, traveling throughout the continent, and speaking before the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the Alliance of Sahel States. We discuss the geopolitical shifts taking place across Africa, the rise of the Alliance of Sahel States, Pan-African unity, economic independence, self-determination, and what these developments mean for the future of African people worldwide.🔥 In This Episode:🌍 The rise of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger🌍 What the Alliance of Sahel States means for Africa🌍 Pan-Africanism in the 21st Century🌍 Building economic and political self-determination🌍 Africa-Diaspora relationships🌍 Media narratives vs. realities on the ground🌍 The future of global African unity🌍 Dennis' upcoming book: The Rise of the Alliance of Sahel StatesDennis Boatwright has appeared on numerous radio, television, and social media platforms including The Carl Nelson Show, WBAI's Mind Field, Sabby Sabs, and many others discussing the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape across Africa.📚 Learn More:www.centerforpanafricanstudies.orgwww.friendsofthesahel.org📧 Contact:[email protected]📞 313-431-3704🎟️ LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!Join us at the Afrofuturism L.E.G.A.C.Y. Fundraising Social on September 26th. Connect with community leaders, visionaries, entrepreneurs, and change-makers as we work to build a stronger future together.👉 Get your tickets at:www.GrowthSpot.org🌱 Support The Growth Spot:https://www.growthspot.org/take-action💬 QUESTION:What role should the African Diaspora play in supporting future development?Drop your thoughts below.#PlottingProgressPodcast #PanAfricanism #DennisBoatwright #AfricaRising #SahelStates #Mali #BurkinaFaso #Niger #AfricanDiaspora #BlackUnity #SelfDetermination #BlackFarmers #Homesteading #LandOwnership #AfricanDevelopment #PanAfrican #TheGrowthSpot #Afrofuturism #LegacyBuilding

What starts as a conversation about comedy quickly becomes a masterclass on history, culture, education, community, and purpose.

In this episode of Plotting Progress Podcast, we sit down with D. Bowden for an engaging discussion that bridges laughter and life lessons.

Born and raised in Milwaukee as the oldest of seven siblings, D. Bowden shares how his upbringing, family values, and community involvement helped shape the man he is today. From his journey into comedy and acting to his perspectives on education and social issues, this conversation is packed with insight, humor, and wisdom.

🔥 In This Episode, We Discuss:

🎤 How D. Bowden got started in comedy and discovered the power of storytelling

🎬 His journey into acting and expanding beyond the comedy stage

🏙️ Growing up in Milwaukee as the oldest of seven siblings

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The value of a two-parent household and strong community support

✊ Personal experiences with racism and navigating societal barriers

📜 Historical documents that openly reflected racial discrimination, including restrictive housing covenants and other records that impacted generations of families

🌎 His family's migration story from the South, including roots in Little Rock, Arkansas

🎓 The current state of the education system and why critical thinking, history, and community engagement matter more than ever

🎵 The connection between hip-hop, culture, storytelling, and empowerment

🫁 The meaning behind B.R.E.A.T.H.E. — Black Respectful Educated Access Through Hoods Everywhere

🤝 Why respect, accountability, and community involvement remain essential today

💡 How comedy can open doors to conversations that many people are afraid to have

This episode is a reminder that some of the most important conversations don't happen in classrooms—they happen through stories, relationships, laughter, and lived experience.

Whether you're interested in comedy, education, history, acting, community development, or personal growth, this conversation offers something worth reflecting on.

🌱 Support The Growth Spot

Help us continue building resilient communities through education, entrepreneurship, agriculture, self-care, environmental stewardship, and youth development.

👉 https://www.growthspot.org/take-action

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What do you think has the biggest impact on a young person's future today: family, education, community, or culture?

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Sometimes the greatest lessons aren't learned in a classroom, they're learned with your boots on the ground.

In this episode of Plotting Progress Podcast, the brothers of The Growth Spot are BACK OUTSIDE on their 37.5 acres in Northeast Arizona, giving you a firsthand look at the journey of transforming vision into reality.

This isn't theory. This is work.

This is the story of overcoming obstacles, solving problems in real time, and staying committed to a mission bigger than ourselves.

🔥 In This Episode, We Discuss:

💧 The trials and tribulations of hauling and storing water in our IBC tote system

🔧 The ingenuity required when things don't go according to plan

🚿 Setting up and troubleshooting the pump system to pressurize our irrigation lines

🌱 Building infrastructure one project at a time

🏕️ Preparing the land for future growth and community impact

🤝 The importance of teamwork, perseverance, and collective effort

💡 Why progress is often made through small consistent actions, not giant leaps

This episode is about Acts of Action and Deeds of Doing.

Too many people talk about what they want to build.

Few people are willing to do the work.

Whether it's land ownership, entrepreneurship, homesteading, community building, or personal growth, the principle remains the same:

Progress belongs to those who show up and put their hands to the work.

Every fence post.

Every water tote.

Every irrigation line.

Every challenge overcome.

This is what building legacy looks like.

🌱 The Growth Spot Mission

At The Growth Spot, we are unified in action to build, protect, and expand a fruitful L.E.G.A.C.Y. of:

❤️ Love

⚖️ Equity

📈 Growth

🌍 Ancestry

🤝 Cooperation

🌾 Yield

Through agriculture, self-care, nutrition, environmental stewardship, entrepreneurship, and community building, we are cultivating a vibrant community rooted in resilience and sustainability.

🌱 Support the Mission

🚐 Help us reach more youth through our Van Fundraiser:

👉 https://www.growthspot.org/take-action

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What's something you've been talking about doing that it's finally time to start?

Drop it in the comments below. 👇

Because legacy isn't built through intentions.

It's built through Acts of Action and Deeds of Doing.

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What happens when wellness, discipline, love, and focus all meet at the same target?

In this powerful episode of Plotting Progress Podcast, we sit down with Jhavaun Green of @the.yellow.door.wellness and @national.black_archers for a conversation about healing, intentional living, and the deeper lessons hidden within archery and wellness culture.

This episode explores how focus isn’t just about hitting a target — it’s about aligning your life with purpose.

🔥 In This Episode, We Discuss:

🏹 The mission behind National Black Archers

💛 Building intentional wellness spaces through The Yellow Door Wellness

🧠 The mental discipline and patience archery teaches

🌱 Healing, self-awareness, and reconnecting with self

🤝 The importance of safe spaces and community care

🎯 Why focus, consistency, and love must work together

This conversation is about:

✔ Slowing down in a fast world

✔ Learning to aim with intention

✔ Building community through wellness and discipline

✔ Finding healing through connection, nature, and purpose

Whether you’re into wellness, archery, entrepreneurship, or personal growth, this episode offers wisdom that reaches far beyond the bow.

🌱 Tap In & Support the Mission

Support The Growth Spot:

👉 https://www.growthspot.org/take-action

🌍 Afrofuturism L.E.G.A.C.Y. Fundraising Social - September 26

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What helps you stay focused and aligned when life gets distracting? 🎯👇

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What does discipline look like when it’s applied to your mind, body, business, and purpose?In this powerful episode of Plotting Progress Podcast, we sit down with Nuru for a conversation centered around elevated discipline, intentional living, health, and entrepreneurship.From nutrition to mindset, this episode breaks down what it really takes to stay committed to growth in a world built on distraction.🔥 In This Episode, We Discuss:🥤 The vision and journey behind Add On Smoothies🧠 Why discipline is the foundation for elevation🌱 Health, nutrition, and being intentional about what we consume💪 The mindset needed to stay consistent in business and life📈 Entrepreneurship, sacrifice, and building something meaningful⚡ Why so many people struggle with consistency and how to break that cycleThis episode is more than smoothies and business.It’s about: ✔ Raising your standards✔ Staying disciplined when nobody is watching✔ Building habits that align with your purpose✔ Understanding that elevation requires commitmentIf you’ve been looking for motivation to get focused mentally, physically, spiritually, or financially… this conversation is for you.🌱 Tap In & Support the MissionSupport The Growth Spot:👉 https://www.growthspot.org/take-action⁠🌍 Afrofuturism L.E.G.A.C.Y. Fundraising Social - September 26👉 https://givebutter.com/afrofuturism-legacy-gala-sponsorship-opportunities-hlpl4y⁠👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔁 Share | 🔔 Subscribe💬 Join the ConversationWhat’s one area of your life where you need more discipline right now? 👇#PlottingProgressPodcast #Nuru #AddOnSmoothies #Discipline #EntrepreneurMindset #HealthIsWealth #IntentionalLiving #MindsetShift #TheGrowthSpot #WellnessJourney

What if the way we deliver knowledge matters just as much as the knowledge itself?

In this episode of Plotting Progress Podcast, we welcome back Knowledge Born Allah (returning from EP #55) for a forward-thinking conversation on how information is consumed, shared, and sustained in today’s digital world. Knowledge Born Allah challenges traditional norms by addressing a real issue many overlook:

👉 Physical books don’t always reach today’s audience.

👉 Digital books meet people where they are.

This isn’t about abandoning books, it’s about adapting the message to the moment.

🔥 In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Why digital books are becoming more effective than physical copies
• How attention spans and technology are reshaping learning
• His new releases since appearing on EP #55
• The continued growth of his platform and messageDelivering truth in ways people are actually willing to receive it
• The importance of evolving without losing the core message

This episode is for anyone who:

• Creates contentWrites or teaches
• Wants their message to actually reach people
• Understands that impact over tradition

Tap In With Knowledge Born

📸 IG: @KnowledgeBornAllah357

🌐 Website: www.DoThaKnowledgeRadio.com

📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/DoThaKnowledgeRadio

🎥 Watch his previous appearance (EP #55):👉 https://youtube.com/live/3lxsv4Y7qgU

🌱 Support the MissionSupport The Growth Spot:

👉 https://www.growthspot.org/take-action

🌍 Afrofuturism L.E.G.A.C.Y. Fundraising Social - September 26

👉 https://givebutter.com/afrofuturism-legacy-gala-sponsorship-opportunities-hlpl4y

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Do you prefer digital books or physical books and why?

Let’s talk about it below 👇

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