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A celebration of historically important
African American Inventors and their Inventions
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The Baron Jay Family Foundation
A Non - Profit Organization
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BARON JAY FAMILY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BARON JAY LITTLETON JR., FOUNDER, VISIONARY
YOLANDA F. WOODARD-LITTLETON CO - FOUNDER – CHIEF STRATEGIST
RODNEY WALKER CHAIR OPERATIONS
RICHARD LEE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
NOMA LEMOINE, PH.D. CHAIR OF EDUCATION & RESEARCH
LARRY CAROLL CHAIR OF ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA
RUBY NELSON CHAIR INVESTMENT & FINANCE
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FOUNDERS STATEMENT
The Baron Jay Family Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization. Our aim
is to innovate a blessing upon the youth of this era. To show them the plan for
their lives inspiring hope for those who have none.
Empowering our youth with character, knowledge, hope, love and peace our next
generation will be prepared for the new millennium 21st century as they make
their passage into adulthood.
Reflections of our profound past history are a critical sanction for our children
future.
"My People Perish From a Lack of Knowledge" (Hosea. 4:6)
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Baron Jay Family Foundation and the Disciple Network – Your Little Black
Book African American Inventions & Inventors is committed, to changing the lives
of our youth.
As ambassadors for our lord and savior Jesus Christ, we will demonstrate
brotherly Love, Hope, Inspiration, Motivation, and Aspiration to our children in
return our children will have self-confidence and self-worth.
Giving rise to a child, who will begin to dream? The Disciple Network is
committed to aiding our community to have faith in more then just the words of
Martin Luther King and his “I Have a Dream” speech.
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MISSION STATEMENT
We offer a mix of attributes supporting a positive cause – the inspiration of
youth within our society. Our ancestors’ achieved, we are all benefactors of
our ancestors’ you are destined to achieve if you believe, when you achieve we
as a world achieve.
Many generations are not exposed to these visionaries, the younger generation
will benefit from this book. It will stimulate our youth to dream.
To affirm that someone that looks like them invented the telephone system
(Grandville T. Woods), the disposable syringe (Phil Brooks) and the fountain
pen (W.B. Purvis).
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VISIONARY STATEMENT
The Baron Jay Family Foundation, a non-profit, organization will donate $1.00
from the sale of each unit sold of Your Little Black Book African American
Inventions & Inventors back to COGIC youth scholarship fund.
The Baron Jay Family Foundation is devotedly making a donation to the youth
scholarship fund. Disciple One Publishing has partnered with the Baron Jay
Family Foundation to utilize actor/author Baron Jay Littleton Jr. “
Your Little Black Book of African American Inventions and Inventors” as a tool for
fundraising, bringing awareness and social dialogue to the contributions that
African Americans has contributed to society
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GOALS
Forty percent (40%) of all of Your Little Black Book African American Inventions &
Inventors gross profits funds will go towards building two eloquent African
American Invention and Inventor Museums one in Los Angeles, California and the
second in Detroit Michigan.
The museums will be self contained by an Invention and Inventors Institute our
goal is to partner with the University of Southern California and Wayne State
University. Both museums will be maintained financially by a annual Read for
Literacy Youth Empowerment Bookathon Tour nationwide.
Proud supporters of building the African American Invention and Inventors
Museums are McDonald’s, Southern California Edison, Ritter sport, Joe Jackson,
Lou Gossett Jr., Larry Carroll III, Dale Davis of Pro Players Holding LLc., and
Ken Griffey Jr.,
October 24, 25 & 26, 2008 The Baron Jay Family Foundation will host a three day
event launching our “1st Annual Read for Literacy Celebration” Empowering our
youth.
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FOUNDER, VISIONARY ACTOR, AUTHOR, PRODUCER STORY
Once upon a time there in a land far far away was a little boy....... No doubt you've heard this
classic start to many a tale with this famous opening line. Afterwards, the writer would give
the body of the story with exacting detail, describing the life of a imaginary hero. We'll I'd like
to begin this true to life story of a hero among us with the same starting phrase. Only thing,
this time my story is true.
Once upon a time, in a quiet neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan, a male child was born to a
young unwed mother of 16 and an even younger father of 14. His entrance into the world
should have been the beginning of a life destined for failure. A birth like this was not so
uncommon an occurrence in the hood.
These kinds of happenings were the norm for the inner city community in which his parents
lived. What should have been a hopeless beginning for him, was indeed the impetus for
developing the character and fortitude that drove him to overcome his humble beginnings.
His mediocre arrival caused little stir in the bleak environment in which his birth occurred.
No one knew that it would only be the humble begins of a incredible story of endurance,
fortitude and ......
Well, let me introduce you to Baron Jay Littleton, Jr. and you decide. He was born in Detroit,
Michigan to two very young, very proud parents. Though his parents never married he
always knew that he was loved by both. He was brought up by his mother in his
grandparents home. There he was nurtured, loved and protected in a supportive household.
"My mom was always there for me" he's quick to explain. Loved and protected so much so
that it wasn't until he became an adult that he understood that he'd grown up poor. The fact
that my parents were so young forced my mother to go on welfare.
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My mom was an incredible example of facing the struggles of life with determination, faith
and hope. These attributes I learn by observing her. She held her head high and showed
me it was only our present reality that we were living in. Making sure that I understood that
those circumstances did not dictate what our future could be.
Emphasizing that we are not to allow ourselves the excuse to use those unfortunate
situations as a debilitating crutch. His mother, Robin Elaine Colston was a incredible role
model for her only son. While raising Baron Jay, she demonstrated an insatiable desire to
move beyond her humble station in life. After his birth Robin Colston, went on to finish high
school and later during Baron Jay's sophomore year in high school she enrolled in college.
There she successfully obtained her degree in Education while maintaining and creating the
loving, supporting environment that only a doting mother could provide.
Baron Jay, Sr., also went on to pursue a life of academia and earned his Computer of
Science degree from the University of Michigan. Baron Jay Littleton Sr., always maintained a
constant positive, inspirational presence and influence in his son's life. Baron Jay's lessons
of encouragement were not limited to his immediate family. Baron remembers that it was 4th
grade at Monnier Elementary School in Detroit that he first became inspired about African
American Inventors.
It was there that I learned that African American inventors were responsible for creating
incredible inventions that changed the development of America's Way of Life as we know it
to be today. I was fascinated, Baron Jay recalls. This knowledge provided for him the
inquisitive spark that ignited an ember that smoldered in his soul for years. Baron Jay's
quest to learn more about these incredible inventors did not wane over the coming years.
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Though he was indeed encouraged to be all he could be from his parents, teachers and
ancestors. The sheer magnitude of what these inventors were successful in accomplishing
and the insurmountable odds they must have faced only peaked his desire to follow their
example. Their efforts inspired him to achieve even higher heights while in elementary
school. With a new purpose Baron Jay, became involved in civic and athletic programs.
He became the Captain of the Safety Patrol Squad and Captain of the Track and Field Team.
Never allowing himself to become complacent with his then current accomplishments he
begin to develop his entrepreneurial spirit. This drive manifested itself in middle school with
of all things "candy". He saw an opportunity and he embraced it with fervor. “I recall selling
treats to students for a nickel less then the vending machines."
A knowing grin washes Baron Jay's face as he recalls the successful enterprise.
"I enlisted the help of several of my classmates to become my vendors". I later stationed
vendors at three other candy machines located on campus and two additional schools
Who would have thought of having a thriving business with employees no less in a Middle
School? To this, Baron Jay chuckles heartily. It is clear even at a young age that he
demonstrated an incredible entrepreneurial acumen. He did not limit himself to trade
endeavors. Baron Jay had a love for film and television. At 14, the gift of an 8mm camera
fostered his desire to create and produce his own celluloid chronicle of his life.
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Baron Jay acknowledges, that if it were not for the encouragement and support that he was
given at home, "I don't think I would accomplished the things that I have". Not only was he a
good student who maintained a 3.3 grade point average, he also participated in high school
sports and stage productions. "I made it a point to capture some of my high school highlights
with my camera in those environments too," Baron Jay fondly remembers. He was on the
basketball, football, volleyball, and track teams and traveled nationwide competing in judo
tournaments.
He was also a member of the student council, Business Professionals of America and
D.E.C.A., to name just a few of his extra-curricular activities, all while maintaining his
exceptionally high GPA. In his sophomore year in high school, Baron landed the job of Bat
Boy (not to be confused with Robin, Batman's side kick) at Detroit's Tiger Stadium. He further
broadened his horizon by also taking the job of caddying at Detroit's Golf Club. For six years,
he worked both jobs come rain or shine. Aware that money was tight at home, Baron Jay
decided that he was not going to let his desire to be a collegian, financially burden his
parents.
Through his God given talents and abilities Baron Jay knew that he would have to marshal
his innate gifts to obtain a scholarship. "I was determined to get into college, by hook or by
crook. Taking the lesson learned from my mother,
I wasn't going to allow my present circumstances to determine my future. At the behest of
his father, Baron Jay's first step in this thousand mile journey to successfully get his degree
was to enlist in the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Along with his father's
input and his experience with the N.J.R.O.T .C. program, both were instrumental factors in
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In his senior year in high school, Baron Jay was introduced to mutual funds, stocks and
bonds by his finance teacher Mr. Burton. Following his teachings he learned the importance
of saving money and investing it. Mr. Burton would say, "make sure you always pay yourself
first."
As Baron Jay matured he begin to develop his personal relationship with God. Believing in
God had a profound effect upon Baron Jay's views on life and his belief in himself. Through
his faith he grew spiritually, he learned that he must pay God first and himself second. Baron
Jay's hard work and his steadfast belief in God would finally manifest in the guise of two
scholarships.
"My goal was to get a fully-covered scholarship, it was never in my wildest dreams that I
would have to choose between two offers". I was amazed then and I still am, Baron Jay
exclaims. He chose to accept the Western Golf Association "Chick Evans' Scholarship which
made it possible for him to attend Michigan State University. Maintaining good grades and
excelling in sports made it possible for him to secure a walk-on position with the MSU
Spartans football team. Unfortunately, a football related injury forced me to be sidelined,"
Baron Jay laments. Not being swayed by the finality of his forced retirement Baron Jay found
his voice again as one of the DJ's at W GHH Power 96.5 FM radio station. There he directed
and producer "College Code of Life," a weekly television show about college life, that went
from the "classroom to the field - to being at home with your family." He'd found his niche,
communicating with others. With this new venue, his new found goal was to foster
encouragement for others. To inspire them to discover their dreams, to strive and reach for it,
all the while keeping an abiding faith in God.
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Baron Jay's watershed moment in his life was indeed his 4th grade experience. "It was a
pivotal moment for me. Discovering African American Inventors and how their inventions
profoundly effected the lives of the world forever and it changed how I looked at my people
and myself. I had to share this knowledge with others. An idea was born!
I decided to track down the historical facts about these inventors. Knowledge not commonly
found in American history books used in our school system. My aim is to tell their stories so
that all African Americans will know and appreciate our peoples' contributions to society. So
that our children may know how brilliant and inventive our ancestors were and how they
made life better for the world at large by their efforts.
With these role models in mind, I wanted to inform and inspire the younger generations, that
they too are gifted with enormous potential to be creators. Though not an inventor, himself
Baron Jay has taken his fascination with these contemporaries to inspire our young of the
possibility that something bigger is possible. Baron Jay, has done this by compiling the first
of eight stages in his "Your Little Black Book," project.
I have assembled over 1500 inventions and as much information that I could find regarding
their inventors. To show children and adults that people of color, like them have created
some marvelous, incredible things. These accomplishments are a reason to be proud, to
give them someone to look up to and hopefully be inspired by."
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FOUNDER, ENTREPENUER,VISIONARY ACTOR, AUTHOR
PRODUCER STORY
Your Little Black Book, African American Inventions and Inventors, Volume 1, is
packed full of over 150 interesting inventions and the African American men and
women who invented them. A pocket companion that can be given as a educational
tool for the young and the old. An invaluable aid to peoples of all backgrounds who
are interested in the accomplishments of people of color. "I guarantee once you pick
up this book and canvas the pages you will not be able to put it down." Baron Jay
says.
I firmly believe that we have a responsibility to share our knowledge with those in our
families and the community in which we live. We are to lead and inspire by example,
like that of my parents and those who have gone before us. It may not be my duty to
create a life saving device or be the first of my race to excel in any given field.
However, I believe that I am a conduit, God's tool, if you will, to show others that
amazing, visionary things can be done. Through all my experiences I've learned that
challenges and struggles are not there to stop you. They are mere road blocks, just
hurdles waiting to be overcome.
I trust that God will continue to bless me and provide me with an avenue to help
others. My goal now is to put this book in the hands of as many people as possible.
To educate and inspire others to dream."
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YOLANDA F. WOODARD-LITTLETON CO-FOUNDER CHIEF STRATEGIST
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Mrs. Littleton is Chief Executive Officer of Capital Power International Inc.,
with extraordinary acumen in business finance, marketing and distribution,
as well as a stated purpose in life to “step up and make a difference in
society,” Yolanda F. Woodard has worked as an executive for various
Fortune 100 and 500 corporations for over 10 years. Yolanda attended
the University of California at Los Angeles, where she studied business
economics. Yolanda worked for A&M records from 1987 to 1995,
negotiating on behalf of A&M Records regarding financial strategies to
complete various music projects for Janet Jackson, Yolanda was a key
player in developing creative promotion campaigns and marketing
strategies, and in completing financial and distribution agreements for Ms.
Jackson. Yolanda and the Jackson family still maintain a strong
relationship with the belief that film and literacy is the closest external
representation of the storytelling that takes place in our minds everyday,
Yolanda and her husband Baron Jay Littleton Jr., formed The Disciple
Group Film Production, LLC. Yolanda, also helms Global Studios Inc.,
Yolanda is the Chair of the Black Business Association Entertainment
Investment Committee she is also on the membership committee board of
Step Up Women Network http://www.stepupwomensnetwork.org.
The Entertainment Industry Foundation http://www.eifoundation.org and
The Hollywood Hill http://www.hhill.org/hill/about_mission
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NOMA LEMOINE, PH.D., CHAIR OF EDUCATION & RESEARCH
Noma LeMoine is a nationally recognized expert on issues of language variation and learning in African American and other students for whom Standard English is not native.
She has written and spoken extensively on the topic and is a highly sought-after consultant to colleges, universities, and school districts nationwide. Dr. LeMoine has been
deeply involved in education for over 25 years. She has served over ten years as adjunct professor at several California universities and colleges. Other experiences include
serving as a Language and Speech Consultant to Los Angeles based Headstart programs, as a classroom teacher and “Mentor” teacher, and a Language and Speech
Diagnostic Specialists. Dr. LeMoines’ administrative experience spans 20 years. She served three years as Principal and Director of Operations of the NASA funded Saturday
Academy for Student Advancement in Math, Science and Communications, a proposal she wrote and submitted to NASA and was awarded over $600,000 to implement. She
served as the Coordinating Administrator of the District’s Speech, Language and Aphasia Programs, and six years as program specialist/ administrator, supervising
Speech/Language, and Aphasia teachers in the West San Fernando Valley. Dr. LeMoine served two years as Commissioner on Education for the California Speech, Language
and Hearing Association, two years on the Board of Directors of the National Black Association for Speech, Language and Hearing, and as the founding president of its Southern
California Affiliate, and she currently serves as a member of the National Citizen’s Commission on African American Education, an arm of the Congressional Black Caucus
Education Brain Trust.. Dr. LeMoine is currently the Director of the Los Angeles Unified School District’s ACADEMIC ENGLISH MASTERY AND CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT
GAP BRANCH. In that role, she oversees the district-wide Closing the Achievement Gap Initiative to improve educational outcomes for under-achieving students. She also
directs the District’s Academic English Mastery program, which supports teachers and paraeducators in effectively incorporating culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy
into instructional practice. Under Dr. LeMoines’ visionary leadership the Academic English Mastery Program (AEMP) has become a national model for addressing the language,
literacy, and learning needs of Standard English Learners. The Program, previously known as the Language Development Program for African American Students, has been
featured on 60 Minutes, in periodicals including Education Week and Teacher Magazine, and has been lauded by the linguistic community as the exemplary instructional model
for addressing the needs of students for whom Standard English is not native.
Dr. LeMoine has received many professional honors including, the 1988, California Speech, Language and Hearing Association, District 6, “OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD,” and the “DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD” from the Southern California Affiliate of the National Black Association for Speech, Language, and Hearing (1990). She
was honored with the LOIS V. DOUGLASS, “DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD” from the Department of Communication Disorders at California State University, Los
Angeles in 1991 and in April of 1992, Dr. LeMoine was named FELLOW of the California Speech Language and Hearing Association, one of the organization’s highest honors. In
June of 1995, Dr. LeMoine received the NAACP Legal Defense Fund “BLACK WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD” and in 1997, Mount St. Mary’s College bestowed on Dr.
LeMoine the “CULTURAL FLUENCY AWARD” in recognition of outstanding contributions to the development of cross-cultural understanding in the Los Angeles Community.
Dr. LeMoine received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pepperdine University in Speech, Language, and Hearing, and holds two Master of Arts degrees, one in Speech/Language
Pathology and Audiology from California State University at Los Angeles, and a second in Education from Pepperdine University. She holds a PhD in Education with a
specialization in Language, Literacy, and Learning from the University of Southern California. Dr. LeMoines’ work has taken her on educational exchanges to Africa, India, and
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LARRY CAROLL CHAIR OF ENTERTAINMENT EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
President of Diversified Entertainment Group (DEG) brings a long and rich history in
radio, television and cutting edge program development as well as a well-known and
trusted persona to the leadership of the organization. News Anchor at CBS Radio’s
KFWB News 980 since 2001, Larry Carroll rejoined his on-air colleagues in Los Angeles
after more than 30 years as one of the most recognized and respected figures in Los
Angeles television news. Carroll returned to radio joining television news colleague, co-
anchor Tracey Savage on September 11, 2001 driven by a need to serve the community
in a national emergency. After leaving the anchor chair at KCBS-TV, Los Angeles in
1999, Carroll took on a challenging position as Executive Vice Chairman and co-founder
of One Origin Inc., in Beverly Hills where he continues to serve, in development and
financing of infrastructure development projects in the developing world, notably in
Africa. In 2003, Carroll co-founded of Focal Point Media, LLC to provide strategic media
planning and consulting services and produce and distribute television, Internet and
radio programs including, “The Turning Point Business Minute.” In February 2007,
Carroll was recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Los Angeles
Minority Business Development Agency as Small Business Media Advocate of the Year.
Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Larry Carroll came to California to stay in 1968, a freshman at Pomona College. His first job came two summers
earlier when a Holly wood producer spotted him observing on a set and a short time later hired him as an Associate Producer on one television series and
Assistant Producer on another for then KHJ-TV Channel 9. Larry’s commitment to community and humanity had already been well ingrained. Brought up
by parents deeply committed to the civil rights struggle, Larry spent his teen years working and marching alongside such legends as of the movement as
C.T. Vivian, Ralph David Abernathy, Dr. Martin Luther King and a young firebrand named Jesse Jackson While in college, it was Carroll’s production
company that recorded the weekly community meetings of Operation Breadbasket. When Larry became News Director and Program Director of KSPC-
FM, the radio station of Pomona College, he also carried the title of West Coast Press Secretary for the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Soon he was named to
produce the organization’s radio program on KJLH and not long thereafter was hired to anchor the news. Two years later, when White House
Communications Director Herb Klein called him to serve, he would become the only man on the planet to serve in the press offices of both Jesse Jackson
and President Richard Nixon. Following his White House assignment, Larry returned to radio as Assistant News Director of XP RS Radio and West Coast
Bureau Chief of the Mutual Black Network. In 1972, Carroll joined KABC-TV, Channel 7 in Los Angeles beginning a run that lasted 17 years. During that
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Larry became synonymous with the station’s commitment to live news coverage as Anchor of the “Live
Action Camera Desk” and Senior Night side Correspondent for the 11pm Eyewitness News. By the time
he left Channel 7 for a new Anchor/Reporting assignment at Disney-owned KCAL Channel 9, Carroll
had won an NAACP Image Award Nomination for his work in A frica, and Emmy nominations for
reporting on gangs, business, entertainment and breaking news; this, in addition to countless awards
and commendations from government agencies, community organizations and schools for his
contributions to the life of the community. At Channel 9, Carroll was named Anchor of the station’s
popular 9pm news through the course of Operation Desert Storm. In addition he wrote, produced,
directed and hosted an ambitious 90-minute town hall/documentary special called “Legacy of a
Movement”. “Legacy” brought to the screen the compelling stories of the sons and daughters of some
of the best-known figures of the Civil Rights Movement. Because of his broad experience in Africa,
Carroll also played a major role in the station’s aggressive and award winning coverage of the conflict in
Somalia. After work with a major A frican relief and development agency took him to shoot yet another
overseas documentary, this time in Mozambique, Carroll was named West Coast Correspondent for
NBC Nightly News. At NBC, Carroll covered stories in a territory stretching from Denver to Hawaii and
Alaska to Central America appearing on net work television more than all but 17 correspondents in the
world. Carroll returned to local news in Los Angeles in 1995 to Anchor the 5pm evening news along
side Linda Alvarez where he remained until mid 1999.
While building an impressive career in broadcast news, Carroll also built a parallel career as producer of cutting-edge programming, creating, among other
things, television’s first send-up of the Disco era, “Discothèque America” in 1976, the first ever Jazz Cruise and with it the first television program ever
produced entirely at sea, “Celebrity Showboat” in 1982. Two years earlier, Carroll wrote the business plan for what would become the publicly traded Urban
America Television Net work (UA TV) and for the National Satellite Television System, the precursor for “On-Demand” satellite delivered television
programming. In 1991, Carroll created “Festival XXV ” a festival of world music expressly for the Barcelona Olympics. In 2005/06 Carroll produced, wrote and
directed “Julia Wilson: On the Continent” the first weekly information magazine series to be produced and broadcast in prime time on three continents: North
America, Europe and A frica. An Emmy winner, Larry Carroll has also earned an NAA CP Image A ward nomination, six Emmy nominations, seven Golden
Mike Awards, an Associated Press Award as Anchor of the Best 30 minute news broadcast, the 20th Anniversary Award for Journalistic Excellence from the
Congressional Black Caucus and the Grand Award of the National Association of Black Journalists for Excellence in International Reporting. Carroll, who has
reported from 10 African countries including Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana and Mozambique is a frequent keynote speaker and serves on the Boards of
the African Rim Institute, and of Hosanna Broadcasting, a Christian digital satellite broadcast ministry serving Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Carroll holds a
BA in Economics from Pomona College in Claremont, California.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM
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BATTLE OF THE MINDS EDUCATIONAL GAME SHOW Interactive w/student participation
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LIVE SPOKEN WORD POETS “THEME” READING IS
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CALIFORNIA READ FOR LITERACY YOUTH EMPOWERMENT BOOKATHON TOUR JANUARY - MAY 2008
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BATTLE OF THE MINDS EDUCATIONAL GAME SHOW Interactive w/student participation
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LIVE SPOKEN WORD POETS “THEME” READING IS
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BATTLE OF THE MINDS
GAME SHOW FORMAT
Based on Your Little Black Book Series
by
Actor, Author, Producer
BARON JAY LITTLETON JR.,
THE DISCIPLE GROUP PRODUCTION LLC.,
&
DIVERSIFIED ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LLC.,
KNOW YOUR HISTORY SO YOU CAN CREATE A BETTER
FUTURE
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BATTLE OF THE MINDS
GAME SHOW FORMAT
• One Host – Male & Female
• One Announcer introducing the contestants:
Prefer a Grandparent figure as the announcer
• Two Teams: Two Contestants on each Team:
Contestants don’t know each other. They meet
the first time when they are paired together on the
show
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BATTLE OF THE MINDS
GAME SHOW FORMAT
• Science
• Sports 7 BATTLE FIELD
• First CATEGORIES
• History QUESTION ANSWER
• Inventions Multiple Choice
• Entertainment & True or False
• Business
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BATTLE OF THE MINDS
GAME SHOW FORMAT
In 1935 he created the drug physostigmine which is used to
treat glaucoma. Who is it?
A) Percy Julian
B) Ronald McNair
SCIENC
C) Andy Jackson
E
D) Samuel Kountz BATTLE FIELD
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BATTLE OF THE MINDS
GAME SHOW FORMAT
Who was the first African American to win admission to the
Professional Golf Association?
A) Johnny Grier
B) Charlie Sifford SPORTS
BATTLE FIELD
C) Chuck Cooper
D) Wendell Belfield
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THE
BATTLE OF FORMAT MINDS
GAME SHOW
The first African American woman lawyer, Charlotte
E. Ray, received her degree in 1872 from
____________________ School of Law.
A) Harvard FIRST
B) Ohio State BATTLE FIELD
C) Howard University
D) Alabama State
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BATTLE OF THE MINDS
GAME SHOW FORMAT
A. Miles’ 1887 invention is used in nearly all buildings to take us to new heights. What is
it? Alexander Miles of Duluth, Minnesota _____________________ (U.S. pat#371,207)
on October 11, 1887 (see patent below). Alexander Miles did not invent the first
_______________, however, his design was very important. Alexander Miles improved
the method of the opening and closing of ______________; and he improved the closing
of the opening to the _________ shaft when an ______________ was not on that floor.
Alexander Miles created an automatic mechanism that closed access to the shaft. At that
time ______________ patrons or operators were often required to manually shut a door
to cutoff access to the _________ shaft. People would forget to close the shaft door and
as a result there were accidents with people falling down the ____________ shafts
INVENTORS
BATTLE FIELD
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BATTLE OF THE MINDS
GAME SHOW FORMAT
The first African American
full length film was
“Birthright” which appeared
in 1918. Who produced and
directed the film?
ENTERTAINMENT
BATTLE FIELD
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THE
BATTLE OF FORMAT MINDS
GAME SHOW
• Reginald F. Lewis was an American businessman,
who was one of the most successful business leaders
during the 1980s. In 1992, Forbes magazine listed
Lewis among the 400 richest Americans with a net
worth estimated at $400 million.
• Is this True or False?
BUSINESS
BATTLE FIELD
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BATTLE OF THE MINDS
GAME SHOW FORMAT
• Science - Percy Julian
• Sports – Charlie Sifford
• First – Howard University BATTLE OF THE
• History – 1989 MINDS
Battle Field
• Inventions – Electric Elevator Answers
• Entertainment – Oscar
Micheaux
• Business - True
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BATTLE OF THEPLAY
GAME SHOW FORMAT GAME
MINDS
• Each day, there are four contestants, two
contestants on each team. The contestants do not
know each other and they meet for the first time
when they are paired together on the show to
battle it out.
• Seven Battle Field categories are announced.
Each flat screen television displays the Battle Field
categories which are Science, Sports, First,
History, Inventions, Entertainment and Business.
The Battle Field categories consist of:
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BATTLE OF THE PLAY
GAME SHOW FORMAT GAME
MINDS
1. Questions that need answers
2. Questions with multiple choice answers
3. True or False answers
Each team will buzz in to answer questions that are read by the host from
the Battle Field categories that are display on screen. The Battle Field
questions are value at $150, $300, $450, $600, $750, $900. Each one
valued, in dollars, incrementally dependent upon difficulty of the question.
Each Battle Field category has seven questions. The host clicks his remote
control and the question and value for Battle Field category will appear on
the flat screen television. The host reads the question and the team has
less than 12 seconds to answer the question correctly. When the team
answers the question correctly they earn the value of the question; if they
answer question incorrectly they are penalized half of the value of the
question.
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GAME SHOW FORMAT GAME
MINDS
• The team with the least amount of points is expelled and the other team
takes on their positive or negative points. The two teammates split the
points and they go head to head in the war zone.
• The host will read a true and false question, multiple choice questions and
a question that need an answer. They will have less than 60 seconds to
answer the questions. The contestants can bet but not more than the
points that they earned.
• The contestant that answers the most questions correctly will earn what he
or she bet and the other contestant will lose what he or she bet. The
contestants will earn $200 for each question they answer correctly in the
war zone and penalized 50 percent of $200 for each incorrect answer. The
contestant with the most points will be the Battle of the Minds Champion.
• Two Reenactments of the questions per-show using actors
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BATTLE OF THEPLAY
GAME SHOW FORMAT GAME
MINDS
• PREVIOUS RECORDED SKIT ON HISTORY
• MAN ON STREET INTERVIEWS WITH HOST BARON J
• 60 SECOND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATIONAL VINYET OF
HISTORY WITH VOICE OVER AND FOOTAGE; THE
QUESTION IS MULTIPLE CHOICE
• LIVE BAND
• RAPPER OR POET- RAPPING ABOUT SOCIAL
RELEVANCE
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STORY TELLING & LITERACY
DOCUMENTARIES
Between 1863 and 1913, approximately 1,200 inventions
were patented by minority inventors. Many more were
unidentified because they hid their race to avoid
discrimination or sold their inventions to others. The
following stories are about a few of the great minority
inventors.
Granville T. Wood Garrett Morgan
Dr. Patricia Bath Elijah McCoy
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GARRETT A. MORGAN (1877-1963)
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Automatic Oil Cup
U.S. patent #129,843 - Improvement in lubricators
for steam engines - issued on 7/23/1872
ELIJAH
MCCOY
(1844-1929)
U.S. patent #130,305 - Im provement in lubricators for steam engines - issued on 8/6/1872
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“LIV” LARRY CARROLL IV STORY
In the words of Music Connection Magazine’s Bernard Baur, LIV may
be rock’s next Guitar God. Already a “guitar sensation” at 16 years
old, Larry Carroll IV, known as “LIV” has much more to offer than
good looks and hot licks, showmanship and an uncanny sense for the
blues. Now 17, LIV is proving himself as a producer, composer and
arranger not only in rock, but also in blues, jazz and world music
styles. “My target”, he says, “is all around musicianship”.
Proficient, even articulate with guitar, bass, violin, saxophone and
keyboards, “LIV” received national recognition as lead guitar in the
nation’s Number 1 High School jazz Rhythm Section in the 2007
Ellington Competition at New York’s Lincoln Center.
Selected by a panel of nationally known judges lead by Wynton
Marsalis, “LIV” and the Agoura High School Ellington Ensemble took
Second place in the overall competition --- the first time a West Coast
band has placed so high!
Larry Carroll IV heard the music in his spirit long before he wrapped
his 10-year-old hands around his first electric guitar and from that
point forward he discovered the power to delight, to entertain and
amaze even himself. Perhaps most amazing was what seemed to
flow effortlessly through his fingers into the instrument into the air,
through his ears and back to his hands -- each time growing in
dimension, intricacy and power without outside direction, guidance or
a single formal lesson. The guitar became an extension of his soul.
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“LIV” LARRY CARROLL IV STORY
It was in “The Rubber Band” Sierra Canyon Middle School’s extra
credit rock group that his star quality became apparent. In the private
school’s hillside band shell, a rendition of Jimi Hendrix’ Purple Haze
was so true to it originator’s style and execution that it amazed both
parents and peers while creating a moment so memorable that those
in the audience still say “I was there”.
While tuning up for a performance at an LA hospital with his equally
gifted vocalist sister, his technique caught the eye of a man who knew
a guitarist’s touch when he saw it – Producer, recording artist and
award winning guitarist Daniello De Laurentis immediately took Larry
under his wing. Three months later the 14 year old was booked on De
Laurentis’ Celebrity Stage for the music industry’s huge annual NAMM
show and the “kid who plays Hendrix” became the buzz of the
convention. The following year he would be marquis talent with his
band “First Impression” having drawn new inspiration from new friends
ranging from Verdine White (Earth, Wind and Fire) and Steven Vai to
Paul Jackson Jr.
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“LIV” LARRY CARROLL IV STORY
His second year at NAMM launched a new
sponsorship relationship with Minarik Guitars followed
closely by his first professional gigs with established
L.A. rockers, “Sidhartha” turning out crowds in venues
where he was too young to even enter except to walk
in the back door to the stage with a parent present.
With vocalist Ellington Aron and Sidhartha Larry
became “L IV” and his music took on new energy and
power. Music Connection’s Bernard Bauer termed his
arrangements of Bill Withers’ “Use Me” and Hendrix’
“Hey Joe” “the first definitive new take on two modern
classics in a generation”. Legendary
drummer/producer/composer Alphonse Mouson
became an inspired fan calling it a “real privilege to
play behind “LIV’s” lead.
A stint as lead guitar with the new school rock group
“Hybris” took L IV to the stage of the legendary Roxy
Theater on the famed Sunset Strip where he drew the
attention of key record industry executives
who saw great possibilities for the young sensation,
embracing his catalogue of rock, funk, blues and world
music originals now being recorded for his first CD
collection. Subsequent headline performances at B.B.
Kings, Universal City and Playboy’s Pasadena Jazz
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2Krayze is 14 years old and is an exceedingly polite "A"
student. He is a poet, actor, musician, producer, prolific
writer, dancer and an outstanding basketball and baseball
player. 2 Krayze is a student of music and for years has
written his own lyrics; creates/mixes his own beats,
choreographs his performances and works with real
“Old-School Musicians”. 2 Krayze is an artist with positive
messages and an up-and-coming actor. He is a mesmerizing
entertainer with an electrifying high-energy style
performance, complete with a mixture of rhythmic beats,
street-dancing and smooth choreography.
2 Krayze has started an innovative and affirmative
movement with his “Old-School Savvy” and “Modern-Day-
Pop-Appeal” resulting in a musical and lyrical phenomenon
that gives him a unique “Niche” in the entertainment industry.
2 Krayze is pioneering the direction in hip-hop to show the
World that education fused with superior music, positive role-
models and innovative artistic expression is the ‘Cool’ way to
be ‘Hip’ and ‘Stay in School’.
2 Krayze was a national and local representative for the
NBA’s “Reading to Achieve” program. He performs and
speaks at events for the Kings and the WNBA Monarchs. He
has been on the news, interviewed by KCRA TV, The
Sacramento Bee and several magazines. Everyone is
saying, “2 Krayze, ‘The Chocolate Thunder’ and ‘The Fresh
Prince of Newcastle’ is going to be a ‘Superstar’ and the next
Will Smith.”
2 Krayze writes about how kids should “Stay in School”
and abstain from sex, drugs and alcohol. His songs are
about integrity, respecting yourself and others and loving
your mother and father. 2 Krayze says, "I want to be a mega
entertainer, actor, attorney and businessman. I am a leader
and I set high standards because I am proud to be a positive
‘Role-Model’. I just think an education and a degree should
be a major priority for the youth. I see myself as a
‘Superstar’ and I intend to be ‘The Next Big Thing!’”
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2 Krayze’s parents bought him an acoustic guitar when he was 2. At 5, he got his first professional set of
drums. 2 Krayze‘s musical idols are Michael Jackson, Prince, Morris Day, The Gap Band, James Brown,
Marvin Gaye, Run DMC and DMX. 2 Krayze’s role-model is Will "Fresh Prince" Smith, the wildly
successful bubble-gum rapper, businessman and actor.
"I just love performing," says 2 Krayze, who typically wears a suit, hat and sequined gloves onstage.
“When I'm performing, I'm focused and thinking about how I'm going to get that crowd yelling and
screaming. I'm trying to appeal to everyone, not necessarily just the youth. I hope I do have an impact on
kids, to encourage them to go to school and college. But I want to speak to adults too. I'm talking about
people ages 1 to 100.“ 2 Krayze performs at various homeless shelters, the Angel Program, schools,
churches, Life Sports Camps, and for inner-city disadvantaged kids. He has been “Special Guest” with his
Uncle Charlie & Ronnie Wilson of the Gap Band at various concerts featuring Cameo, Confunction, Chaka
Khan and Morris Day.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters invited 2 Krayze as “Special Guest” to perform for the Congressional
Black Caucus Foundation’s 33rd Annual Legislative Conference in Washington D.C. 2 Krayze was also
“Special Guest” at the "Young, Gifted & Black Forum” The panel featured Russell Simmons, Angie Stone,
M.C. Lyte, Mos Def, Reverend Run of Run DMC and Cedric the Entertainer. Congresswoman Waters is a
big fan and admires him for the lyrical content of his songs, his phenomenal music and affirmative
messages to the youth Sacramento Kings owner, Joe Maloof, is one of 2 Krayze‘s biggest fans. "2 Krayze
is going to be big. I just know it! Everyone who sees him loves him” says Joe Maloof. Mr. Maloof
personally arranged for 2 Krayze to perform at the Arco Arena during half- time for several NBA games
and playoffs.
Mr. Joe Maloof and Mr. G. William Hunter, Executive Director of the NBA Players Association asked 2
Krayze to participate in various artistic events associated with the NBA All-Star game. "This is just a great
opportunity for 2 Krayze to demonstrate his talents and to rap his way to Law School. 2 Krayze is
mannerly and polite. He is multi-talented, and his message is wholesome and refreshing. Maybe people
are ready for that. Today, the NBA - Tomorrow, the World.” says Mr. G. William Hunter.
2 KRAYZE PERFORMED AT THE NBA ALL STAR WEEKEND AT THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:
NBA Reading Rally, Club NBA at All Star Jam Session
NBA Center Court - Special Concert: 2 Krayze, Jon B., Amerie & Ruben Studdard
2 Krayze co-produced his just completed self-entitled album. His self-written lyrics and his music deliver positive messages to our youth about:
Staying in School, Graduating from College, Abstaining from Sex Saying “No” to Drugs, Alcohol & Tobacco, Respecting Yourself and Others, Honoring your Mother and Father
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