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Motivational Encourager. Driven to help empower people beyond their comfort zone and for greatness.

De’Yara “Buttagoharder ” Hardy,

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Meet De’Yara “Buttagoharder ” Hardy, from Dallas, Texas. She’s a branded, independent, Music Artist/Writer/Actor/Stylist/Brand Ambassador, with several years of experience. With over 58 music award nominations, and 10 wins, for all of her work, it’s safe to say that she is a force to reckon with. Buttagoharder is also a self stylist, self taught make up artist and CEO of her own entertainment company, “Doe Gurl Entertainment”. She’s the Texas Brand Ambassador for the “RReport Magazine”, originating from Georgia, which is currently on shelves in a Books-A-Million Store near you, as well as a brand ambassador for “Daco Clothing”, based out of Dallas, alongside “Billionaire’s Forever Brand” Clothing Company, based out of Hot Springs, Arkansas. She’s also the face of the S.E.A Awards, “Rough Feathers”, official clothing gear, highlighting her as “Internet Hustler of the Year” for 2020. Currently filming in a couple of Movies, you can expect to soon see Buttagoharder on a big screen near you. Search her music on all digital music platforms. Follow on all social media sites @Buttagoharder and stay connected on Www.Buttagoharder.com

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Rev. Dr. Herman “Skip” Mason

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Rev. Dr. Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr. Historian, is the senior pastor of Historic West Mitchell Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Atlanta, Georgia. A proud native of Atlanta and an honors graduate of the Atlanta Public Schools, Dr. Mason matriculated and graduated from Morris Brown College. He continued his education at Atlanta University (now Clark Atlanta University) and earned Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science with a concentration in African American Studies and Archives/Museum Management. He is also a graduate of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta where he obtained the Master of Divinity and the Doctor of Ministry degrees respectively.

Dr. Mason, a seasoned educator for over 25 years has served as professor of history, college archivist, director and dean of students and Vice President of Student Services at both Morris Brown College and Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Currently, he serves as the Director of Library Service and Assistant Professor of African-American History and Religion at Voorhees College in Denmark, South Carolina.

Dr. Mason is the author of numerous books on the history of African Americans experience in Atlanta, Georgia and the South and has published over 10 books including Black Atlanta in the Roaring Twenties, Black Entertainment in Atlanta, African American Life in DeKalb County,Politics, Law and Civil Rights in Atlanta; Black American Series: East Point, Georgia. He has curated major exhibitions including the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Centennial Exhibition, Crowns and Gowns:The Legacy of the Homecoming Queen, Hidden Treasures:Black Photographers in Atlanta and served as a historical consultant on numerous PBS documentaries. Most recently under Dr. Mason’s leadership Voorhees College opened its museum documenting the college’s history. He also serves as the Liaison for Museums for the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.

Dr. Mason served on the National Board of Directors of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation in Washington, D.C. which led to the completion and dedication of the monument on the mall in Washington, D.C in 2011. Dr. Mason is a member of numerous fraternal, social and civic organizations. An avid genealogist, Dr. Mason enjoys reading, local and international traveling, collecting black memorabilia and photographs, listening to music and researching his family history. He is the founder of Skip Mason Vanishing Black Atlanta Facebook Page and Book Club. Dr. Mason is the father of two wonderful young adults Jewel and Jodari. He gives thanks to God for his journey.

Rev. Deldrick LeaSure

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Deldrick Leasure, was born August 7, 1973 to Irene LeaSure. He attended school at the Holly Springs Public School System and graduated from Holly Springs High School in May 1992.
He is happily married to Sharon Tucker LeaSure. They are blessed with four beautiful daughters: Kyla, Mikaela, Lauryn, and Leah.

From a young child Mr. LeaSure always had a passion and love for God. He would sit next to his grandmother on Sunday mornings watching Olan Morris and the Jubilee Hummingbirds. After watching the telecast he would go in the back yard or on the front porch and attempt to emulate what he just saw on television. His love for God and church grew deeper and deeper. By the age of 16 or 17 Mr. LeaSure was helping deacons at various churches conduct devotional services. His part mainly consisted of offering the prayer. Knowing there was much more for him to do, in October 1993 Mr. LeaSure accepted the call to preach the Gospel. On October 30, 1993, he preached his first sermon at New Hope MB Church in Laws Hills.

In August 1999, he was called to pastor his first church, St Paul CME Church in Oxford,Ms. After serving two year at St. Paul, his family United with Armstead CME Church, later becoming Christ Temple CME Church. In August of 2007 he was transferred to Cooper Chapel CME Church in Olive Branch, Ms, where he and his family served faithful for 7 1/2 years. In February 2015, God said “Launch out into the deep.” That same year was birthed their current church New Genesis Christian Church located in Olive Branch, Mississippi.

The first service was at Best Western hotel on February 8, 2015. After only 3 months the congregation had outgrown that space. In May they found another building for rent, where they stayed 6 years and again the Lord blessed Mr.LeaSure, family, and congregation to outgrow that space. Currently they are located at 8920 Mid South Dr. In Olive Branch, Mississippi. As a church they believe in Making New and Making Great. Rev. LeaSure’s motto in life is, “If I can help just one somebody then my living is not in vain.” “God placed us here on Earth to be stewards, to serve others, and to become selfless in our attitude when doing so.”

Nic Lott

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Nic Lott was born in Taylorsville, Mississippi and he was the first black student to have been elected student body president at the University of Mississippi at Oxford. Lott defeated five other candidates in the race at an institution once characterized by its strong support of segregation.Lott previously worked under former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott[2] (no relation), and U.S. Representative J.C. Watts of Oklahoma’s 4th congressional district, an African-American who left Congress in 2003. He has interned in The White House in 2001 under U.S. President George W. Bush. During the 2003 Mississippi gubernatorial campaign, Lott was director of youth outreach for the successful GOP nominee, Haley Barbour. Following Barbour’s victory over incumbent Democratic Governor Ronnie Musgrove, Lott joined Barbour’s administration as senior advisor for communications and public safety issues for the Mississippi Department of Corrections. He also served as an administrator for the Office of Justice Programs under the Department of Public Safety. He is the former state chairman for the Mississippi Young Republicans and former state chairman for the Mississippi College Republicans.An alumnus of the U. S. Senate’s African-American Leadership Summit, Lott is included in Who’s Who in Black Mississippi, Top 40 Under 40 by the Mississippi Business Journal,[4] VIP Magazine’s “Top 10 Fascinating People” and the Business Chronicle’s “Young Guns: Top Business and Community Leaders.” He currently serves on the advisory committee of the United States Commission on Civil Rights and the board of the Congress of Racial Equality. He is a member of the boards of the Mississippi Community Education Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi, the United Way of America, Leadership Greater Jackson Executive Committee, Coalition of Young Conservative Leaders, Young Leaders in Philanthropy, United Healthcare Advisory Board, and the University of Mississippi Central Alumni Board. He is a former member of the University of Mississippi’s College of Liberal Arts Alumni Board. Lott currently is a Government Affairs & Communications Consultant. Former Republican congressional, gubernatorial, and state economic development staff. TV/radio commentator. Appeared on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, Sirius XM, and local media. Mississippi native.

Osborne Bell, Sr.

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Osborne Bell Sr. was the first black Sheriff in Marshall County, MS and one of the first three black Sheriff’s to be sworn in- in the state of Mississippi. There is also a memorial marker just north of Hwy 4 on Hwy 309 south of Byhalia, MS marking the spot where Mr. Osborne was killed while on duty. Hwy 309 is also know as the Osborne Bell Highway. Osborne Bell was loved by many and is remembered for his friendliness and fairness to all. His political career began in 1967, when he was elected the first black coroner and served three terms as Marshall County Coroner (1967-1979). Osborne Bell was elected sheriff of Marshall County, Mississippi on November 6, 1979. He served his people with distinction. Sheriff Bell was a leader in law enforcement and in his community as well. He died in the line of duty on the morning of May 7, 1986.

Rest in Heaven Dear Uncle. I pray your legacy continues to live through us all.