Great Black Businesses and Advocates

We talked to Tarrey Torae, who is no amateur to the music world, Tarrey is a 4time Apollo Winner, a recipient of 2 Grammys from her work on Kanye West’s College Dropout, and a co-writer/singer on one of Oprah’s favorite songs (John Legend’s “Live It Up”). Her voice soars to heights unvisited by the average singer and her full-bodied confidence reassures you this is classical music in the making. Naima Dawson, owner of the all popular All Hype City Entertainment Productions is more than just a phenomenal writer and producer, she's also a poet, stunt actor, mentor and youth educator that has been dedicated to the arts for more than 15 years. Tawanda Johnson-Gray who, in August of 2008, Tawanda suffered her fourth stroke (TIA) within a two year span. The fourth stroke (TIA) was the first diagnosis. Tawanda immediately began her journey as an advocate with the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for the people of Arizona. This program could save your life! Tonya Durr; wanting more than her job could give her; Tonya Durr left corporate America and created her own path for success. In a courageous move, she liquidated her assets and launched Graffiti Pizza, so she could surround herself with what she loved—food and people. Hear about one of Chicago’s hottest new restaurants, Graffiti Pizza, the art of making pizza. Mike "Mr. Sustainability" Thomas, entrepreneur and Chicago resident who is showing the health, money saving and money making value of going green. www.mygreenmag.org