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    Empowering Atlanta's Youth: A Conversation with Founder of the Young Generation Movement

    By The Rashad Richey Morning ShowChris Smith,

    2024-06-12

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    Founder of The Young Generation Movement (YGM) , Julious Khalid recently appeared on The Rashad Richey Morning Show to shed light on the impactful initiatives driving positive change in Atlanta's communities.

    During the interview, Dr. Khalid shared insights into YGM's mission, which focuses on mentoring and empowering young people. He highlighted the YG Urban Green project, a youth job training program that integrates farming and culinary skills. Through partnerships with the city of Atlanta, YGM aims to hire 20 young individuals, providing them with valuable skills in business management, customer service, and digital marketing.

    A key aspect of YGM's approach is its emphasis on holistic health and wellness. Dr. Khalid emphasized the importance of nutrition in mental health and community well-being, noting the role of healthy eating habits in combating issues like obesity and promoting clear thinking among youth.

    Dr. Khalid's journey with YGM is deeply personal, rooted in his own experiences of overcoming adversity. Having grown up amidst gang violence and incarceration, Dr. Khalid found purpose in inspiring others to pursue positive alternatives. YGM's commitment to paying its participants a fair wage reflects its dedication to economic stability and empowerment.

    As the interview concluded, Dr. Khalid invited listeners to support YGM's initiatives through engagement and contribution. Through it's website and social media platforms, YGM offers opportunities for individuals to get involved and make a difference in the lives of Atlanta's youth.

    To listen to the full interview, click the link above.

    Dr. Rashad Richey, host of the award-winning ‘Rashad Richey Morning Show’ on News & Talk 1380 – WAOK/V-103FM (HD3) (Weekdays 7am -10am), and the ‘Dr. Rashad Richey Review’ on SiriusXM’s Urban View (Sundays at 1pm and 9pm), was voted 'Best Talk Radio Personality in Atlanta' by readers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and named 'Most Trusted Voice in Atlanta' by the Atlanta Business Journal, making him the first African-American to receive these distinctions.

    The intelligent and fearless television news anchor for the opinion news show, 'Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey’ on the TYT Network, which was named 'fastest growing TV news show in America', and Political Commentator for The People's Station V-103 FM, America's largest urban station, also serves as President of Rolling Out, the largest free-print urban publication in the country. This multimedia powerhouse with over 3-million combined subscribers/followers on Facebook Watch, YouTube, Podcasts, and Twitch combined, is a noted multidisciplinary academic scholar and university professor/lecturer and an Emmy-nominated television Political Analyst for CBS News Atlanta.

    Believing in the power of knowledge and education, Dr. Richey holds several advanced degrees, making him one of the most academically credentialed individuals in American history according to America News Now. Completing doctoral research studies in federal policy reform from Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Richey also holds a PhD from the Business University of Costa Rica where his research and doctoral dissertation highlighted the nuances and intersectionality of politics, policy and religion.

    Being a student of leadership, Dr. Richey completed studies in Executive Leadership at Cornell University and was accepted into a specialty executive law program at Harvard University in International Finance: Policy, Regulation, and Transactions. Understanding the connectivity of culture and science, Dr. Richey earned his Master of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Pacific, where his master’s thesis researched cognitive functionalities of brain entrainment. Dr. Richey also completed a Master of Science in Applied Physics and Quantum Mechanics from Universidad Empresarial, his master’s thesis was adapted into a book titled, ‘Ancient Egyptian Mastery of Quantum Physics, Vibratory Frequency, and Geometric Sciences: An Overview of Complex Scientific Applications in Ancient Cultures’, which quickly became the #1 Physics, #1 Science, #1 History, and #1 Egyptian Genre book on the Amazon platform.

    Recently, Dr. Richey completed his Juris Doctor (law degree) from Renaissance University after transferring from Birmingham School of Law, where he attended for 2 years. He accepted the position as Director of Global Legal Operations for the multinational law firm, The International Law Group of Human & Civil Rights Attorneys P.C., also known as The Fairness Firm, with offices in the USA, Canada, France, Spain, and Cape Town Africa.

    As host of The Rashad Richey Morning Show, Dr. Richey has interviewed everyone from Vice-President Kamala Harris to TI, and always brings relevant information, the best on-air debates, and most insightful interviews in media. Tune in every weekday morning from 7am-10am on News and Talk 1380-WAOK, V-103FM (HD3), www.WAOK.com , or on the Audacy App.

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