Are you a minister, or a leader in the Black Community? If so, we'd like to share your story in "I Am Royalty: Profiles In Black History."



 I Am Royalty is a series of biographical anthologies that are compiled to serve as bridges throughout many different communities. The purposes of these bridges are to close gaps or voids that are left and create…

Michael isn’t new to the world of entrepreneurialism having started and grown several businesses in the past which catered to fashion and modeling professionals. He started each of these businesses to act as advocate for minority individuals and provide them with the same opportunities as their Caucasian counterparts. During this time he connected models and other talent with various opportunities such as appearances on WGN Morning News, promotional assignments with Salon Sense…

When most children are asked what they want to be when they grow up, the responses include “fireman,” “teacher,” “attorney,” “football player” and “doctor.” When I was asked the question, my immediate response was “The Boss.” At the time, I wasn’t clear of what I wanted to be the “boss.”

As I grew up, my desire to help others drew me toward philanthropy and my work in the non-profit sector. While climbing the corporate ladder, I became the corporate liaison with several…