Queen Latifah Is ‘Praying Hard’ For Jamie Foxx, Praises The ‘Unicorn’ He Is In The Industry
Queen Latifah is in prayer mode for her friendJamie Foxx, whom she calls “one of the nicest people that you’ve ever met.”
The award-winning actress and music icon was speaking with Entertainment Tonight about her recent career accolades, which include becoming the first female rapper to be inducted into the Library of Congress National Recording Registry and her Kennedy Center Honors award coming later this year.
But in true queen form, the Chicago star took time to praise Foxx, who is recovering after being hospitalized for a “medical complication” earlier this year. According to Latifah, Foxx has been a behind-the-scenes force in Hollywood who has helped launch other entertainment careers.
“He is secretly behind so many people’s success in music, in Hollywood,” Latifah said of Foxx.
“Jamie is a unicorn, and if you aired a whole show on him you’d be surprised how many people had been put on because they came by Jamie’s house and they invited him over to play piano or make some beats or make some music.”
“I hear so many kind stories about people who tour with him and how he treated them so respectfully and made sure they were all taken care of,” she shared.
“I don’t know how he found the energy to do that after parties, after the shows, but I sure partied with him a couple times ’cause he’d be on the mic and singing. I’d be like, ‘You just did a whole two-hour show and you still at the club doing another [one]!'”
Foxx has been seen publicly in recent weeks, riding on boats and playing sports while he reportedly continues outpatient rehab in Chicago. Latifah is “praying hard” for the Django Unchained star as he reportedly moves toward recovery.
“He’s really the genuine article and I just wish him nothing but the best,” she said.
Nevada Police Follow New Lead In The Unsolved Murder Of Tupac Shakur
Rapper Tupac Shakur is one of the most celebrated and mourned artists of any generation. His untimely murder on the Las Vegas Strip in 1996 is still a heartbreaking mystery.
However, on July 17, 2023, a lead led Nevada law enforcement to search a home for answers. According to ABC News, homicide detectives and prosecutors determined that there was enough evidence to search a home in Henderson, Nevada, for computers, laptops, and articles about the late rapper and his death.
It is unclear who the house in question belongs to or what led police to the home, but property seized from the residence will be presented as evidence in front of a Las Vegas grand jury.
“LVMPD can confirm a search warrant was served in Henderson, Nevada on July 17, 2023, as part of the ongoing Tupac Shakur homicide investigation,” Las Vegas police said in a statement. “We will have no further comment at this time.”.
Though countless conspiracy theories (including the possibility that Shakur is actually alive) and what-ifs have dominated the news cycle in the decades since Shakur’s murder; investigators feel there is vested interest to open the case again, an official briefed on the most recent investigation told ABC News, following Netflix’s release of Unsolved: The Tupac and Biggie Murders in 2018, and the book “Compton Street Legend,” by Duane Keith Davis, who claims to be one of only two living eyewitnesses of the shooting.
Most recently FX’s Dear Mama explored the complex relationship between Shakur and his mother, Afeni, and the effect his death has had on his family. The late 90s were marked with unspeakable tragedy for the hip-hop world as Christoper “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallacewas gunned down in Los Angeles in 1997 in what many considered revenge for Shakur’s death.
Both of their murders remain unsolved yet their prolific statuses in hip-hop and popular culture have never faltered.
Jay-Z Proves G.O.A.T. Status As First Black Male Artist With 10 Multi-Platinum Albums
In the spirit of celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, Brooklyn-bred rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z is doing his part in keeping the culture and himself relevant to the masses. The man born Shawn Carter is the first Black male recording artist to have 10 multi-platinum solo albums (selling at least two million units).
On July 12, 2023, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified two of Jay-Z’s albums to another plateau when The Black Album (originally released November 14, 2003) reached four times platinum and Blueprint 3 (released on September 8, 2009) achieved double platinum status.
According to Complex, Jay-Z has 12 multi-platinum albums under his belt when you count his collaborative albums with nu-metal band Linkin Park (Collision Course, which has sold two million copies) and Kanye West (Watch the Throne which has sold five million units so far).
Although Jay-Z is the first Black male recording artist to achieve this feat, Mariah Carey was the first Black recording artist to have 10 solo albums that have sold over two million copies. Eleven of her solo projects that have gone multi-platinum.
This news comes on the heels of the Brooklyn Public Library announcing that an exhibition titled “The Book of HOV” debuted on July 14, 2023. The installation, which Roc Nation created, was done to honor and celebrate the life and work of hip-hop’s richest recording artist.
“The Book of HOV” takes up two floors of the Central Library at 10 Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn. To find out more about the installation, you can visit thebookofhov.com.
The Brooklyn Public Library has also announced limited edition releases of 13 Jay-Z-inspired library cards, representing the hip-hop legend’s 13 solo albums. The library said anyone who visits other Brooklyn branches can collect all 13 cards starting in August 2023. The cards are now exclusively available at Central Library and Marcy Library.
Santonio Holmes Turns Trials Into Triumph And Spreads A Message Of Advocacy For Those Living With Sickle Cell Disease
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes has encountered many wins, from being a first-round draft pick to helping his team secure a Super Bowl championship, subsequently, being named Super Bowl XLIII MVP. Although his athleticism on the field is widely known, since retiring from the game on Oct. 10, 2017, winning off the field has taken on an entirely new meaning. His connection to sickle cell disease through his oldest son, who lives with the condition, ignited his focus on raising awareness to spread a message of advocacy, as nearly 1 in 13 Black babies carry the sickle cell trait (SCT).
BLACK ENTERPRISE caught up with Holmes to discuss key moments from his career, his life post-NFL, and using his platform to educate the Black community on ways to become more involved in supporting those living with sickle cell disease.
What does it mean to you to have a longstanding partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and raise awareness around sickle cell disease?
Santonio Holmes: It’s a blessing and an opportunity to use a voice given to me through the NFL for becoming a Super Bowl MVP and having such an impact that was near and dear to my heart, which was sickle cell disease—and having a son that was born with the condition where he could not play any sports growing up. I knew how hard it was for kids living with the condition to be able to survive in our world today.
As I continued to research and educate myself on sickle cell, St. Jude became one of those faces that popped up constantly. You would see all the infomercials about how you could save and change a kid’s life by donating. I used to overlook those commercials as a kid. Once I realized that it became a serious issue in my life, I wanted to be a voice for people who had no opportunity.
What is the most significant barrier to people’s understanding of sickle cell?
There needs to be more knowledge and understanding of how it affects the people living with the condition. Living with sickle cell can be difficult for many people who are anemic, suffering from being out in the heat too long, or understanding that they can’t play sports as frequently as most people can. They get tired quickly and very cold instantly.
There is no cure at this moment. To know that sickle cell is a fighting disease in our community, we need to be more aware of how we can go out and support by donating blood so that our kids and patients can receive blood transfusions from more African Americans. That’s one of the biggest things I’ve been most concerned about.
Thank you for sharing that with our audience. I want to shift gears and discuss your career. What would you say was the most difficult decision you had to make to pursue your destiny of becoming a Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver and Super Bowl MVP?
Understanding the process and what it takes to change because, for many people in our world, we are stuck in our ways. We like the things we like, but understanding that when you allow yourself to grow through those changes, it’s God’s way of showing you how prosperous you can be. I’ve accepted all of those changes in my life. For instance, I left my son to play college ball at Ohio State from Florida. I had to make that sacrifice, and I understood that my preparation prepared him for a better life because I took on those chances of wanting to change.
What do you mean to the Steelers’ culture and the overall fabric of the organization?
Wow. First of all, I’m just thankful for having a dream and wanting to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers when I was a kid. They gave me an opportunity to be drafted there, and I’m very blessed to have teammates with a winning culture that wanted to win Super Bowls.
Speaking of winning, what does it mean to win in life, both on and off the field?
To win on and off the field in life is to support the people around you that surround you in the field of focus you’re involved with. Whether it’s sports, business, being a nurse, a caregiver, or an animal lover. Be more consistent in helping those people to help you. That’s just a part of the journey we learn to live when we are involved in a culture like Pittsburgh.
Since your retirement, what have you missed the most about the game or being in the league?
I would probably say the sign language because as I continue to live out these days of missing the game, it was the silence we created among ourselves and the language we had that we communicated to each other in the way that we understood what needed to be done. One of the things I miss the most is building that relationship with my teammates that was in code because of your surroundings of being in the atmosphere where people and eyes are always around you. You had a way of communicating, which gave me a better understanding and support for being a part of the game.
When people hear Santonio Holmes’ name for generations to come, what’s the first thing you want to come to their minds?
Respect. Just being who I am, wanting to be a person in the world that could support so many other people, and having a goal, love, and passion for people. Gaining and earning respect is something I’ve always tried to be able to deliver when I’m around people.
Dame Dash Gives Sage Advice On Why $1M Isn’t Enough To Sustain Millionaire Status
Whenever Dame Dash speaks, at least in public, you will most likely hear a gem or two, as the Harlem-bred executive is constantly dropping them. He does it again in a recent video clip where he expressed why $1 million isn’t “enough.”
The former Roc-A-Fella Records executive was speaking to hair stylist Shanita Robinson, who posted a portion of a video clip to her Instagram account.
“So now the question is, how much bread do you want to make? And I don’t think it’s a bad thing to want to make a lot of money because there are people you might need to take care of,” Dame stated.
While speaking to Dame about finances, she told him that she “needs” to get to million-dollar status, but he cut her off to give her some game.
He then said, “We’re dreaming. Let me tell you what a million dollars does. If you go in the store and buy a 25-cent bag of potato chips, you’re not a millionaire. You spend one dollar, and you’re not a millionaire. You want to stay a millionaire, so you want a couple. Because the minute you start to get into millions, so do your bills. The carrying cost of things is what kills you.”
That must have been the mindset Dame had when he revealed that many years after the creation of the successful record company, the entrepreneur was only offered $1.5 million for his stake in Roc-A-Fella Records.
After planning to sell his stake in the record imprint as an NFT (non-fungible token), attorneys for Jay-Z filed a lawsuit to prevent Dash from doing so. The lawsuit between the two former Roc-A-Fella Records label owners was settled in 2022, according to Reuters.
Colman Domingo Brings Queer Civil Rights Activist Bayard Rustin To Life in New Biopic
Colman Domingo is set to bring the life of an oft-ignored civil rights activist to the big screen.
Domingo will star in a film about the life of Bayard Rustin, an out gay man and community leader in the 1960s who was responsible for organizing the March on Washington, according to Vanity Fair.
The film, which is being produced by former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, will be directed by George C. Wolfe, one of America’s most celebrated Black playwrights.
Often overshadowed by the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to whom Rustin was a trusted friend and adviser, Rustin’s story is one of true commitment to the advancement of Black people in this country.
“He was this big thinker and an incredible organizer, and he was influential to not only Dr. King but all these other young people as well,” Domingo said. “We owe a lot to Bayard Rustin. I think it’s part of my mission to make sure that hopefully, come this fall, there will never be that question again, who Bayard Rustin was.”
For Domingo, it’s a chance to prove he can carry a film as a lead actor after delivering spellbinding and critically acclaimed supporting performances for the last two decades. In sharing the legacy of Rustin, he can also cement his own. “Right now, at 53 years old, I can look at the body of my work and I see its legacy work,” he said. “It’s work that I know that I feel really good about and the imprint that I’m making in the arts.” Taking the driver’s seat to lead a story to its destination feels like “all the lights are on in my house because everyone can see it now.”
Illinois Governor Appoints First Black Transgender Woman Commissioner: ‘Trans People Deserve To Lead And To Serve’
A transgender woman made history after becoming the first Black transgender woman to assume a public office in Cook County, IL.
Precious Brady-Davis became commissioner for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) on July 12, Book Club Chicago reported. The newly-appointed commissioner will help create policy and oversee the budget for the agency that manages wastewater and stormwater in the area.
Brady-Davis said about her responsibility to the environment and the people of Chicago, “Climate change is here, and we need action now,” according to Book Club Chicago. She said about her new role, “Trans lives matter, right, and that trans people deserve to lead and to serve, and that’s what today is about.”
State and local leaders support the LGBTQ+ rights activist. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said of his decision to appoint Brady-Davis, “I am proud to appoint her to this essential role and hope that Black, trans youth across Illinois see a role model for civic engagement and service to others.”
The governor also said in a statement, “The appointment of a lifelong advocate and trailblazer like Precious Brady-Davis will bring another fierce voice in defense of environmental justice and equity to the MWRD board.”
Brady-Davis is not just a fierce voice but is committed to environmental activism. According to ABC 7, the commissioner said, “There’s been a lack of infrastructure, and I’m looking for ways to support those communities through green infrastructure.”
Lori Lightfoot, former Chicago mayor, said, “Today is an important milestone to celebrate, but we also need to make sure that Precious gets on the ballot, has the resources she needs, and we are not complacent on the sidelines,” according to Book Club Chicago.
Brady-Davis was appointed to fill a vacancy left by Commissioner Kim du Buclet.
Jesse Jackson: A Well-Deserved Salute To Our Champion For Equal Opportunity
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been among the powerful influencers in my life for some 40 years. I remember as a high school junior in Norfolk, Virginia, attending an assembly in a jam-packed arena with thousands of other students listening to his inspirational message, which urged us to stay drug-free and focused on academic achievement.
Using a series of rhyming maxims— “If my mind can conceive it, my heart can believe it, I know I can achieve it!”…”Down with dope, up with hope!”—the founder and president of the Rainbow Push Coalition closed that speech with a call and response that brought us to our feet, loudly declaring in unison: “I am somebody!”
Black Enterprise’s Derek T. Dingle with Jesse Jackson
A decade or so later, as a BLACK ENTERPRISE editor, I would be among those who covered his historic run for the White House in 1988—his first foray into presidential politics was during the 1984 race—in which Jackson came in second in the Democratic primaries with over 1,200 delegates, more than any runner-up in history at that time. He leveraged that position at the Democratic National Convention to rework the rules for selecting a Democratic Party nominee, making the process more equitable and inclusive.
Jesse Jackson as the ‘Conscience of the Nation’
In recent years, I have had the privilege to participate in and work closely with his team on The Wall Street Project Economic Summit, which has served as a major catalyst in the diversification of capital markets for more than 20 years. In fact, WSP has resulted in black-owned investment banks and asset managers gaining significant bond and equity underwriting and money management assignments, respectively, from corporate America.
Those represent but a few milestones that have left me, along with millions of others, forever transformed by his decades of fearless, visionary leadership.
Regardless of age, gender, or generation, Jackson undoubtedly has played a huge role in uplifting the lives of people of color, the working class and the disenfranchised. As such, he has been our unyielding champion for equal opportunity over five decades, fiercely fighting for parity in issues ranging from civil and voting rights to workforce and business diversity in Silicon Valley. Due to this relentless drive for African American economic advancement and political empowerment, it is fitting that he received the Earl G. Graves Sr. Vanguard Award at our Black Men XCEL Summit held at the JW Marriott Turnberry Miami Resort and Spa back in August 2019.
BE Founder and Publisher Graves says of the civil rights icon: “He has been vital in articulating the concerns, needs, and aspirations of black Americans from every corner of this country. He addresses himself to the legacy of our past struggles for civil rights and embodies much of our hopes for a future in which equal opportunity for all Americans is woven into the fabric of our society.”
The accomplishments of the man known as the “Conscience of the Nation” confirms that assertion. A testament to the breadth and depth of his works can best be expressed by two of the greatest honors he has received. In 2000, President Bill Clinton awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to Jackson; and, in 2013, the South African government bestowed upon him their highest civilian honor, the National Order, the Companions of OR Tambo. Also called the “Great Unifier,” he has challenged America to be inclusive and establish just and humane priorities for the benefit of all. He has brought people together on common ground across lines of race, faith, gender, culture, and class.
Born in Greenville, South Carolina in 1941, the North Carolina A&T State University graduate who began his activism as a student deferred completion of his Master’s degree to work full-time for the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King as an organizer for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and later director of Operation Breadbasket program. Ordained in 1968—the year in which King was slain by an assassin’s bullet—Jackson carried forward the equal rights agenda with the development of Operation PUSH (People United to Serve Humanity) in Chicago in 1971 to expand educational, business, and employment opportunities for the disadvantaged and people of color. In 1984, the year he made his first run for the White House, Jackson launched the National Rainbow Coalition, a social justice organization based in Washington, D.C devoted to political empowerment, education, and changing public policy. By 1996, the Rainbow Coalition and Operation PUSH merged to form the Rainbow PUSH Coalition to continue the work of both organizations and to maximize resources.
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The ‘Shadow Senator’
Throughout the years, Jackson became an international figure who took on national healthcare, a war on drugs, peace negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis, ending apartheid in South Africa, and installing democratic practices in Haiti, among other issues. His two presidential campaigns collectively registered more than 3 million voters, becoming a powerful force in a series of national, state, and local contests. In 1991, he would gain election as the “shadow senator” of Washington, D.C., advocating for statehood for the nation’s capital and promoting the “rainbow” agenda. Moreover, he was appointed by President Clinton and Secretary of State Madeleine Albright as “Special Envoy of the President and Secretary of State for the Promotion of Democracy in Africa.” In this official position, Jackson traveled to several countries on the African continent and met with such national leaders as President Nelson Mandela of the Republic of South Africa.
In addition to his other global campaigns for human rights and equity, he was on the front lines in the development of “reciprocal trade” between African Americans and corporate America. Jackson, who effectively used boycotts against major corporations to open doors for minorities, employed a different strategy to diversify the financial and tech sectors. For example, he acquired shares of publicly traded companies to press them as a shareholder to hire minority firms. Ariel Investments co-CEO and founder John Rogers, a major supporter of his initiatives, maintained that Jackson’s approach gave him access to attend annual meetings, and speak with corporate directors and CEOs as a means to “highlight the successful partnership between minority and majority companies.”
His Contribution to Black-Owned Businesses
Through it all, the impact of Rev. Jackson’s WSP has been palpable. Top-ranked black financial firms were tapped for the largest transactions on Wall Street and in Silicon Valley. For instance, these companies were involved in the industry-transforming initial public offerings of Goldman Sachs in 1999; Prudential Financial in 2001; Google in 2004; New York Stock Exchange in 2006; Visa in 2008; General Motors in 2010; Facebook in 2012 and Snap Inc. in 2017, just to name a few milestone transactions.
And Jackson continues to fight. During 2018’s Economic Summit, he recounted African Americans’ tumultuous history and the need to continue our focus on multigenerational wealth building.
“African Americans have journeyed through four stages of a 400-year struggle. Stage one—ending slavery after 246 years in bondage; Stage two—ending the Jim Crow era with its mass lynchings and terror campaigns; Stage three—securing the right to vote; and currently, Stage four—securing access to capital, industry, technology, and deal flow in the U.S. economy,” he told attendees. “We are in the early days of stage four. We have freedom in our lives, but we don’t have equality. There are some steps the African American community can take to move closer to gaining equality and the fruits that will come with the successful navigation of stage four of the struggle. It’s the simplest way to begin building wealth. We must save money to invest in building a future. It’s time to consolidate that earning power for the welfare of the community.”
Let’s come together at BMX to elevate and empower Black men who stand on Rev. Jackson’s shoulders in our ongoing battle for economic parity.
HBCU Medical Students Announced As Part Of NFL’s Diversity Medicine Pipeline Initiative
The National Football League (NFL), the NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS), and the Professional Football Athletic Trainer Society (PFATS) have announced the roster of medical students that will participate in the second cohort of the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative.
According to a statement by the NFL, the initiative was created to increase and diversify the pipeline of students interested in pursuing careers in sports medicine and, over time, diversify NFL team medical staff. The 2022 program saw 14 medical students work with eight NFL teams.
The 2023 cohort has been expanded to include 19 diverse medical students who will complete clinical rotations with NFL teams focusing on primary sports medicine and orthopedic surgery. This year’s cohort will include students from HBCUs, Howard University, Morehouse College, and Meharry Medical College.
“The NFL and our club medical staffs are thrilled to welcome these impressive medical students from around the country to the league this season,” NFL Chief Medical OfficerDr. Allen Sills said in a statement. “The league-wide expansion of the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative this season demonstrates a strong interest in sports medicine from diverse and under-represented medical students and is indicative of our clubs’ commitment to diversity in all facets of the game.”
NFL teams participating in this year’s cohort include the Carolina Panthers; Chicago Bears; Cincinnati Bengals; Cleveland Browns; Dallas Cowboys; Denver Broncos; Detroit Lions; Houston Texans; Indianapolis Colts; Jacksonville Jaguars; Kansas City Chiefs; Las Vegas Raiders; Los Angeles Chargers; Los Angeles Rams; Miami Dolphins; Minnesota Vikings; New England Patriots; New Orleans Saints; New York Giants; New York Jets; Philadelphia Eagles; Pittsburgh Steelers; San Francisco 49ers; Seattle Seahawks; Tampa Bay Buccanners; Tennessee Titans and the Washington Commanders.
Students will spend one month with their teams, observing and participating in the care of NFL players and working directly with orthopedic team physicians, primary care team physicians, and athletic trainers to gain medical knowledge and be exposed to patient care in sports medicine.
Additionally, students will become familiar with return-to-play guidelines and on-field treatment. By the end of their rotations, participating medical students will understand all facets of care provided to NFL players from orthopedic primary care and athletic training perspectives.
“We are incredibly excited to participate in the second year of such an impactful and important diversity program,” NFLPS President and San Francisco 49ers head team physicianTimothy McAdams, MD, said. “Mentorship is a critical component of recruiting students into our field, so we’re thrilled to immerse more talented medical students with diverse backgrounds into the NFL clubs’ medical communities. We’re all looking forward to watching this program continue to grow and impact more medical students in years to come.”
After Battling Years Of Depression, Dion Waiters Wants Another Chance To Play In The NBA
Over 10 years ago, Dion Waiters was drafted to play in the NBA, a dream many kids have growing up. He was a No. 4 pick and made it to the league! Yet, he hasn’t played an NBA game in over three years and is now attempting to return.
In an exclusive interview with Bleacher Report, Waiters told the media outlet why he is out of the league and his goal to become an NBA player again.
He was recently in Las Vegas at Victoria Fertitta Middle School to work out in front of several NBA scouts and executives to showcase his skills in hopes of landing with a team. His agent, Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management, arranged the exhibition.
The last time Waiters was on the hardwood floor for the NBA was in 2020. He was suspended on three different occasions within months. After making a stink about his role on social media, the Heat suspended him for the season opener. Less than a month later, he was suspended for a second time, this time for a total of 10 games after consuming THC-infused edibles that led him to have a panic attack on the team plane. The last straw was when he was suspended for six games after posting a picture celebrating his birthday after he called out sick. The team traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies, where that team eventually waived him.
Out of the league, he suffered depression and anxiety and coped with it over the last few years. Now, he feels he is in a better place and wants a chance to play again.
He tells Bleacher Report that he was driven to make this comeback because of his son.
“My 10-year-old son (Dion Waiters Jr.). He’s Lil Philly Cheese Jr. He would ask every day, ‘Dad, why you’re not playing? You’re better than a lot of those guys. You can help a team.’
“Those were questions that were hard to listen to. I finally had to tell him the honest truth. I said, ‘I’m not playing because of my attitude, my character, and not being a professional.’ And I explained that being a professional also meant biting your tongue and not always saying what’s on your mind. You know that’s what I did, and see where I’m at. But it took for me to sit my ass down to understand that basketball keeps going with or without you.”
He regrets his actions while playing with the Heat, which made him unable to play anymore.
“That last year with the Miami Heat and just understanding what was going on in that situation. I was so irresponsible and immature. I let the Heat down. They were good to me. I did not handle it well at all.
“The things that were going on were avoidable. If I had just shut the hell up and let my agent handle a lot of that stuff. And if I did that, we wouldn’t even be here today. I’d still be playing. Everything happens for a reason. I looked myself in the mirror already, bro. I read my rights, I read my wrongs, and now I just got to keep pushing, moving forward, and living with the results.”
And now that he has completed the workout, it is time to see if there is any interest among the scouts who attended the workout.
