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Garrett R. Fortner is a Brooklyn, New York native and grassroots Publisher for over 20 years. His titles include New Word magazine, Boom Collective, Menstayfly, and American Girls From Around The Way.  His Forty-One Fifty product line was named for the number of shots NYC police fired at Amadou Diallo and Sean Bell. A percentage of the proceeds of these products fund programs to reform the criminal justice system. He firmly believes that a grassroots approach is essential to addressing these problems plaguing communities of color.

Mr. Fortner will be with us on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 8:00pm, to share his perspective on the issues that plague the communities of color.   Join us to listen and learn.  Dial-in (516) 418-5778.

We had the honor of having this amazing athlete on the show.  May the stellar athlete Tori Bowie rest in peace.

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We are honoring the late Hinton Battle.  He will forever be in our hearts and minds.

Rest in peace. 

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I was indeed and honor to have the incomporable Hinton Battle as a guest on our show. He leaves a legacy of talent in all that he has created. 

Rest in peace Mr. Battle.

Until the end of the month we will be showcasing our previous shows.  This one is the amazing Cayman Kelly.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention Mary Moore.  She was instrumental in making this network a success.  May she rest in peace.

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There is a belief that 60 is a huge number in our lives.  Once you reach it, things will never be the same.  Here, right here, is where you discover why you don’t want to let things be the same. The amazing individuals showcased here are living the dream.  Allow them to take you on the journey.  I guarantee you there is a lot to learn.  I think they hold the keys to the future.

Benjamin Franklin said if you fail to plan.  You are planning to fail.  Hans Ramsey is a man with a plan.  

He has approached his life calculating the outcome before any move is made.  Native of the Bronx he has leaned on his natural leadership skills to move his life forward.

A leader listens to wise counsel and follows through with plans as they are created.  He played the game of football with the goal of becoming a pro.  He began playing with the co-op city league which set him on that path.  Although his high school had no football program.  When it came time for college he followed through with an introduction and found his way to Morgan State University.

As a Morgan State football player his leadership skills enabled him to help his team to the 1979 MEAC collegiate championship.  This made this dream of becoming a pro player more clear.

That ability to plan, his confidence in his ability as a player and leadership skills allowed him to press forward and approach the NFL as a free agent in the draft.  His calculated plan got him signed in 1983 right after the draft by the NY Jets.  Something that rarely happens.

But injury prevented him from continuing his career and he had to create a plan to move forward from bus driver, mentor, to investment advisor, and senior regional leader at one of the largest investment organizations in the country.

Han Ramsey a man with a plan.  Join us to learn more (516) 418-5778

Welcome to 60/60.

The Podcast.

There is a belief that 60 is a huge number in our lives.  Once you reach it, things will never be the same.  Here, right here, is where you discover why you don’t want to let things be the same. The amazing individuals showcased here are living the dream.  Now allow them to take you on the journey.  I guarantee you there is a lot to learn.  I think they hold the keys to the future.

Up next is Stewart Granger.  Yup, Stewart Granger aka Stu.  He has an amazing story to share and guess what? It’s still going.  He is said to be one of the best point guards in Canadian Senior Men’s National Team history, Granger represented Canada at the 1982 and 1990 FIBA World Championship for Men.  Granger made history as the first Black Canadian to be drafted into the NBA when the Cleveland Cavaliers selected him 24th overall in the 1983 NBA Draft.  In three seasons in the NBA, Granger appeared in 80 games for the Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks.

Prior to the NBA, Granger spent four years at the University of Villanova University where he played 125 games for the Wildcats and was an All-Big East Second team selection in back-to-back seasons.

That’s a lot for me to digest.  Hence, the reason why he is joining us to share his story.  It is an honor to have him with us.  Now let’s get to learning what 60/60 is all about.

If you have questions, this is your opportunity to dial-in and ask (516) 418-5778.

Rochester, NY native Roger Hill, artist know as ROGERHILL MUSIC, will join us to tell his amazing journey. He is no stranger to many of the legends we enjoy, as he has worked along side many.  He started out as a young gospel singer and considers himself an old soul man.

I can go on; however, I would prefer you go join us to listen and learn about ROGERHILL MUSIC.

The dial-in information is (516) 418-4778, 8p on Friday, November 3rd. 

Listent to Roger Hill Music

What does a legacy look like.  As of late we hear everyone taking about leaving a legacy for the future generations.  On today’s show we with have Debi B. Jackson, the spouse of the legendary Hal Jackson.  Hal Jackson was a radio and television show host. However, it is his legendary civic work that will be showcased.

Hal Jackson Talented Teens International is celebrating 50 years with a 50th Anniversary Fundraiser and night of Soulful R&B.

Join us to learn more about the legend and the star-studded performers and hosts to attend this amazing events.  The dial-in number is (516) 418-5778.

Our guest Lina Trivedi, Global Tech, and Marketing Executive.  Ms. Trivedi played a significant role in the phenomenon of Beanie Baby.  A famous Beanie Babies contributor, in addition to writing the first 136 poems for Beanie Babies.  She also directed the first business-to-consumer website for Ty Inc., the company behind the Beanie Babies.

She is currently working on an AI project.  If you have any marketing questions, here is your opportunity to present them to our amazingly talented guest, Lina Trivedi.

Friday, September 29, 2023, at 8:00pm – www.blogtalkradio.com/the-cocoa-express