May 2021
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over the world and to teach them the value of black lives. If we can reach one then we can teach one. The Ultimate Black Man Magazine will be an online distribution and marketed via Email, Text, Facebook, and many other social networks. It is the face of the new Digital Communication/Publication that is sweeping the nation. Photo by: Stephanie Gallagher
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Hello and Thank you for being a part of Ultimate Black Man Magazine, Please take time out of you busy schedule and Enjoy our May Special Cover Feature, Mr. Leon El-Alamin.
Renetta J. Cochran President/Creator/Editor The Ultimate Magazine (810) 962-4819
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From The Publisher ~ . . . . . ~ 4 On the Cover - Leon El-Alamin~ . . . . . ~ 8 About the Magazine ~ . . . . . ~ 15
Leon El-Alamin is the Founder and Executive Director of the M.A.D.E. Institute, a non-profit organization, that stands for Money, Attitude, Direction and Education. The mission of the organization is to provide transitional housing and comprehensive programming, for at-risk-youth and returning citizens in workforce development, social advocacy, urban farming, training and research, and violence prevention. Growing up on the North Side of Flint, Leon was a good kid who took refuge at his grandmother’s house to escape the challenges he faced at home and out in the streets. After graduating from high school, the allure of earning fast money made Leon start selling cocaine. A few years later, a shootout over a drug turf landed him in the hospital where he spent a month in a coma. The incident led to his eventual arrest and imprisonment on drug and weapons charges. At the age of 30, Leon was released from prison after serving part of a 12-20-year prison sentence. Several years after his release, he launched the M.A.D.E. Institute in 2015. M.A.D.E. was nominated for Exceptional Business award by Voices for Children earlier this year. It also received the Corporate Award from the Flint Neighborhood Coalition & Flint Development Center in 2019. Leon is graduate of Mott Community College’s Workforce Development Green Construction Program. He is also certified as a Youth Mental Health First Aid Recovery Coach through Genesee Health System and served as the City of Flint’s 1st Ward Zoning Board of Appeals Officer. In addition, he recently completed an Overview of Human Research Protection along with Ethics and Regulations in Human Research from Michigan State University through their Human Research Protection Certification program. Several organizations have recognized Leon for his work in the community. He received the Carroll Clark Civic Service Award from Mott Community College in 2016 and was honored as the NAACP’s Flint Branch’s 2018 Unsung Hero Award.
Joshua is an American vocal artist who has performed a series of successful concerts since 1978 and to present. The artist has worked with several named artist such as the legendary Temptations, Jodeci, SWV, R Kelly, Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes, Enchantment, Gerald Levert, Rude Boys, Men at Large, Shai, Lakeside, Shalamar the Fabulous Dramatics just to name a few. This Vocal artist is significant in the continuing the legacy of R&B and soul music. The artist is known for his choreographed moves, distinct harmonies, and dress style. Having millions of dollars in revenue created through concerts and events, Joshua Parker III is among the most suc-
cessful artist in popular music. Featuring vocals and dance, the artist started his musical career in 1978 in Flint, Michigan, Joshua Parker III the artst continues to perform live concerts. Over the course of his career, Joshua has performed in hundreds of theatres & concert halls our music has earned him raved reviews. Joshua is committed to performing his originals songs and his tribute to legends show around the world in hopes of honoring the legends such as The Temptations, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Manhattans and many more!
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The Ultimate Black Man Magazine was created in 2009 by Author Renetta Cochran, to recognize, honor and feature Black Men for their outstanding accomplishments. The Ultimate Black Man Magazine is different and unique to a market where the images of our Black Men are generally negative and demeaning. Our main focus is to feature the everyday average Black Man and give him the positive image he deserves. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: To promote Integrity, Leadership, Economic and Educational Responsibility of the Community with positive images of the African American Man around the Globe.
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