Get The Scoop On Our Exclusive Interview with Kenya Ware Executive Producer of Crip: The Boy Who Built An Army

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Exclusive Interview with Kenya Ware, Visionary and Executive Producer of

Crip: The Boy Who Built An Army

Kenya Ware, the visionary behind Crip: The Boy Who Built An Army, a groundbreaking documentary set to premiere in late summer 2025, speaks candidly about her journey to bring Raymond Washington's powerful and complex story to the screen.

A seasoned industry professional with notable credits like Shameless, King Richard, and Straight Outta Compton, Kenya Ware has carved a unique space for herself as an advocate for compelling storytelling, especially those that highlight untold narratives of social significance.

In this exclusive interview, Kenya shares her personal connection to Raymond Washington’s story, the process of creating the documentary, and her hopes for its impact on communities affected by gang culture.

Crip: The Boy Who Built An Army is not only a reflection of Raymond’s vision for unity, but also a thought-provoking exploration of the consequences of community neglect and the systemic issues surrounding gang culture.

50-Year-Old Black-Owned Construction Firm Choates Family of Companies Makes History in Kenya

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50-Year-Old Black-Owned Construction Firm Opens First International Office in Nairobi, Kenya

Choates Family of Companies, a Black-owned international, multi-generational US-based construction firm that spans more than five decades, has opened its first international office in Nairobi, Kenya. The opening of this new office has cemented its position as a global leader in infrastructure, real estate, investments, digital currency and blockchain, energy, commodity trading, and advisory services.

Under the dynamic leadership of its founder and CEO Darrell Choates Sr. and the strategic expertise of Sindani Job Weindava, the company is achieving unparalleled success in reshaping industries, driving sustainability, and fostering economic empowerment across continents.

Black Girls Defense Fund Launches Mini-Grants for $2K

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Black Girls Defense Fund Launches Mini-Grants for $2K to Fight Dehumanization and Protect Their Fundamental Rights

The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (SBGWC) announces the opening of its Black Girls Defense Fund: Resistance and Resilience Grant Application, providing financial support to organizations fighting against dehumanization and protecting the fundamental rights of Black girls and women in the South.

With grants of up to $2,000, this funding opportunity is designed to strengthen community-led efforts addressing the unique challenges Black girls face that include adultification, dehumanization, and violence. Black girls are in need of legal support, protection, and advocacy in a world that robs them of their innocence as children.