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The Black Health & Wealth
Virtual Summit 2.0 Showcases a
Dream Team of Medical and
Entrepreneurial Powerhouses

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The Black Health & Wealth Virtual Summit 2.0 isn’t just another online event — it’s a strategic gathering of culture, capital, and community.  Curator Kamau Austin shares his overview "this year’s summit is already bringing together a Dream Team of medical innovators, wealth builders, business architects, and movement leaders who are flipping the script on what health and economic empowerment looks like in Black America."

"In a period when over 1.1 million Black people have lost their jobs and Black unemployment hit over 7.2 percent, since the last election cycle, the Black Health and Wealth Virtual Summit 2.0 is a timely and relevant event to jump start an economic reset in our community," adds Austin.   This year's line up of presenters for the virtual summit are impressive to say the least and state the obvious. 

On the wealth side, financier and investor Gary Smith will break down how he has helped Black communities move from being shoppers in the mall to owners of the mall — making major corporations cut the rent check to us.  Gary also has extensive experience in helping Blacks and other entrepreneurs buy and sell viable businesses.

Financier, Business & Commercial Real Estate
Investor and business broker Gary Smith 

Tech titan and multimillionaire Chuck Starks, author of Get Rich While Black!, will share how he scaled an Inc. 500 company and turned distressed properties in our communities into high-value community assets.

Self-Made Millionaire Chuck Starks

The health and innovation lane is just as powerful. Medical researcher Renee Williams is using AI to help Black women achieve better health outcomes, proving that technology can be both culturally competent, enhancing health, and life-saving.

Medical Researcher and
AI and App Innovator Renee Williams 

Afi S. Okon, MPA, founder of the American Obesity Foundation, continues to push solutions and policy conversations around one of the most urgent health crises impacting our community.  Ms. Okon is a Solutions provider with focus on wellness and community empowerment.

Afi is the Creator of Let’s Make Healthy Our New Happy, a nationwide campaign designed to reframe health as joyful, doable and family-centered journey that meet families where they are – at home, school, places of worship and in their neighborhoods. With over a decade of expertise in nonprofit leadership and deep-rooted passion for community well-being, Ms. Okon has dedicated her career to addressing health disparities through education, advocacy and empowerment.

Pierre Clark is a Harvard-trained entrepreneur and will deliver high-level strategies on creative business development and smart investments.  He is the Founder-Editor of The Entrepreneur’s Corner™, Homefree, NuFutures Development Ventures LLC, and NuMillennium Opportunity Capital Ltd.

Pierre is also a well respected writer and publisher on entrepreneurial and business operations.

From Kitchen Tables to
State Contracts:
Dr. Jamila Simon’s Blueprint for
Community-Driven Wealth

Dr. Jamila Simon, PhD, is a visionary entrepreneur, researcher, and systems strategist who operates four purpose-driven enterprises across housing education, business consulting, food innovation, and community development. As the SHEO of Radical Mama Housing, Conscious Connections Consulting, Health is Wealth Housing, and Groton Ghost Kitchen, she is building models that turn relationships into revenue and community knowledge into scalable economic power.

A Cornell University PhD in Global Development, Dr. Simon specializes in community-driven translation research — transforming kitchen-table conversations into funded programs, state contracts, and measurable impact. Her work amplifies youth voice, strengthens Black agricultural networks, and expands access to urban agriculture through her leadership as Principal Investigator for the national 4-H CYFAR LEGACY initiative.

At the Black Health & Wealth Virtual Summit 2.0, Dr. Simon will reveal how entrepreneurs and community leaders can enter new business markets using relational capital, strategic partnerships, and government contracting — creating sustainable pathways to generational wealth and community ownership.

AI Film Superstar Eric Hamilton: Directing the Future

"The Architect of AI Hollywood Joins the

Black Health & Wealth Virtual Summit 2.0 to

Break Down the Next Era of Tech, Media & Ownership"

Eric Hamilton is an award-winning AI filmmaker, technology leader, and President & Executive Producer of EHAMX Studios, a next-generation AI film company pioneering cinematic storytelling through generative artificial intelligence. With over 30 years of experience across Google, Yahoo!, Cisco, and Dow Jones, he blends executive leadership with creative innovation to redefine how stories are made and distributed.

His feature film EHAM Classified won Best Sci-Fi Film at the New York International Film Festival, and his AI-generated music work has been featured on CBS News. Through his signature “Machine-Perspective Cinema” style, Hamilton explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, culture, and human instinct—shaping the future of film in the AI era.

Checkout Eric Hamilton's Electrifying
Movie Trailer Below

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Author Max Miller Releases
New Self-Help Book “Blame It on the Feel of Pain” About Detangling From Past Pain

Get ready for a transformational journey toward inner peace as indie author Max W. Miller’s new self-help release, Blame It On The Feel Of Pain, inspires readers in a witty, down-to-earth book. Truth and compassion are foretold, using poetic frames called ‘The Wises,’ and the help of opinionated little emojis bringing laughter and thought-provoking conclusions throughout.

The author encourages her readers, whom she also calls partners, to stop wrestling with the hard knocks of the past. She expresses how voluntarily walking back into time precedes trauma healing. Confronting lingering pains is a step toward strength and hope for the future. ‘Blame It’ delves into the author’s life experiences, bringing to life the importance of using Full Circle Moments to find resolutions.

Throughout Blame It On The Feel Of Pain, the reader grows to understand through a unique interpretation that what we are destined to become grows out of the years we’ve already traveled. Further, our future hinges on how we address the pains of the past. Other expressions focus on how desires in the present are carved out of having a clear vision that old, lingering strongholds must be defeated. A history of suffering is a prerequisite for becoming fed up enough to demand enjoyment now!

To Get On the Road To Overcoming Your Trauma See Her Exclusive Interview

Order Her Book Blame It On The Feel Of Pain

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Dr. Alexis Donald — author of Mommy, I Want To Be a Doctor and a luxury publishing powerhouse — will speak on building the next generation of Black medical professionals and helping visionary authors walk fully in their purpose.

Economic leadership will be represented by Phil Andrews, a regional SBA Champion, is one of the most influential Black business advocates in New York and President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) and other business and youth organizations. His work through multiple organizations has helped countless Black and small businesses gain access to capital, contracts, inspire young people and get media visibility.

SBA Award Winner Phil Andrews

🔥 Your Favorite Stroke Survivor™:
Dr. Tamika Quinn’s Gives Us The Prescription for
Black Health, Healing & Generational Wealth

Dr. Tamika Quinn is widely known as Your Favorite Stroke Survivor™—a two-time stroke and heart surgery survivor turned powerhouse speaker, author, and health advocate. After surviving life-threatening health crises at just 27 years old, she transformed her pain into purpose, becoming a leading voice for heart health, stroke prevention, and family wellness.

She is the Founder and Executive Director of G.L.A.M. Giving Life and Motivation Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to reducing stroke, heart disease, and childhood obesity in underserved communities. A 12-time author, certified John Maxwell Team Professional Success Coach, and U.S. Navy veteran, Dr. Quinn empowers women—especially those 40+—to take control of their health before their health takes control of them.

Through her signature programs, books, and speaking engagements, Dr. Quinn inspires audiences nationwide to shift their mindset, build healthier homes, and live resilient, purpose-driven lives. Keep in touch at www.YourFavoriteStrokeSurvivor.com

From Fatherhood to a
National Platform: TEDx & TAMU Speaker
Quentin Mezetin Is Rewriting the
Future for Autism Families

Quentin Mezetin and His 2 Sons On The Autism Spectrum

Quentin Mezetin is a nationally recognized autism and neurodiversity advocate, TEDx speaker, and community leader transforming how families navigate special education and support systems. A proud father of six — including two children on the autism spectrum — he founded I Am DAD to help families move to what he calls “the better side of the spectrum,” where independence, clarity, and long-term progress are not exceptions but expectations.

As President of CEC District 28 in Southeast Queens, Mezetin works at the intersection of policy, education, and community empowerment, equipping parents with real solutions for schools, healthcare systems, and everyday life. Through his advocacy, speaking, and grassroots organizing, he has helped more than 10,000 families of autistic children access resources, challenge ableism, and build pathways to thriving futures.

With a message rooted in fatherhood, equity, and action, Quentin is leading a movement that is changing not only special education — but how our communities define ability, opportunity, and success.

From the frontline of healthcare, Shanika Small, nurse and founder of Wound Care Warriors, will provide critical insight on caregiving and managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and wound care that disproportionately impact our elders.

Her company, Wound Care Warriors LLC is an RN owned agency that provides in home wound care. She also provides consultation and wound care services.

And because wellness is also about community, balance, and political awareness, Aiysha Simon, Co-founder of Ca$h Da$h On The Rock, will speak on maintaining mental and emotional health while organizing and building in high-pressure times.

Ms. Simon has been a strong advocate for our community in Far Rockaway, NY, a scenic beach property area, where the organic Black populations are fighting gentrification.  Downtown Far Rockaway has battled disinvestment and a damaged public image" said Aiysha Simon. However, she has worked tirelessly behind the headlines to advocate for resilient entrepreneurs, mom-and-pop storefronts, and hard-working families.   

Curator for this powerful experience is Kamau Austin, award-winning publisher of Southeast Queens Scoop, Black News Scoop, Minority Business Finance Scoop, and Scoop Publications.  Kamau is a longtime activist, entrepreneur, author, and media strategist who has been featured in Black Enterprise, Fortune Small Business, CNN, and numerous national platforms.

Guiding the Journey to Black Health &
Wealth: Our Esteemed Co-Hosts

Co-Host MSS. Francois' Work To
Empower Women And

Enlighten Our Community
Is No Joke

MSS Francois—CEO, media personality, transformational speaker, and champion for women’s empowerment—is a dynamic force who turns life’s toughest setbacks into platforms for purpose, prosperity, and healing. Her MSS initialism stands for "Mult-talented and Super Sexy, and she lives up to her moniker.

Born in Trinidad and Tobago and raised in a humble single-parent household, she migrated to the United States as a teenager and overcame homelessness and deep personal adversity to earn two master’s degrees, rise into leadership roles in finance, and build a powerful media and business brand rooted in resilience and reinvention.

Known for making growth both hilarious and profound, she is the creator and host of The Mss Francois Show, a groundbreaking series that has delivered more than 75 episodes blending humor, emotional wellness, and real-life relationship insight. A Toastmasters Humorous Speech Champion and sought-after workshop presenter, she uses laughter as therapy and strategy—helping audiences break through fear, rediscover their voice, and level up in life and business.

Through her signature “Beyond Boundaries” seminars and her work as a CEO and event sponsor, MSS Francois equips women with the mindset, networks, and tools to heal, build, and thrive without limits. As Co-Host of the Black Health & Wealth Virtual Summit 2.0, she brings her electrifying energy, global perspective, and commitment to holistic success—reminding our community that true wealth includes emotional wellness, purpose, and the courage to rise beyond every obstacle.

Co-Host From Laurelton to Legacy:
Tyria Collins Blends Finance, Creativity & Compassion for Community Empowerment

Tyria was born and raised in the Laurelton section of Queens, N.Y. She has a degree in Finance and a background in numerics, along with supporting the disabled.  She is a self described "Boot Strapper."

Her literary journey started with her: "television dad", the iconic Levar Burton, who happens to be a two time author in his own right.

Through his platform, "Reading Rainbow," Tyria became an avid reader. That passion would eventually turn her into a Sci-fi author as well.  A creative hobby that she inadvertently shares with her father.

This lady is no stranger to hard work. She is a true bootstrapper, and is steadfast but also not limited to her obligation of helping her people in any way she can.

She takes nothing for granted and is grateful for every and any opportunity that comes her way. Ms. Collins reveals "for her to be here today is a huge honor."  The fact that she's here, her hopes is to incorporate her skills/talents, and have it intertwined with this evenings event.

Co-Host 5th-Generation Entrepreneur
Rahni Sumler Is Engineering the
Future of Black Business Growth

Rahni Sumler started Digital Dandelions Technical Solutions LLC, where she offers business operations consulting. She works with many small, minority-owned businesses, including STEAM companies, to help them prepare for and pursue multi-million-dollar contracts.

After earning her degree in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University, she built her skills in Systems Engineering. In her consulting work, she uses this expertise to help small, minority-owned businesses get ready to compete for and win large government and private contracts.

Miss Sumler is a fifth-generation Black entrepreneur. Watching and taking part in her family’s businesses inspired her to create the Business Scaling Suite. She designed this tool to help businesses keep track of key people and plan for growth.

She uses her skills in systems analysis to help local businesses improve how they work, expand, and continue serving their communities for years to come.

The Health sessions kick off February 25th & 26th at 7PM.

This is more than a summit — it’s a blueprint for building longer lives, stronger businesses, and generational wealth at the same time.

✊🏾 Why This Summit Matters

In this season where our communities are demanding ownership, better health outcomes, and economic power, the Black Health & Wealth Virtual Summit 2.0 is creating the space where those solutions live. The synergy between doctors, investors, entrepreneurs, chambers of commerce, and grassroots organizers shows one thing clearly:

Black Health + Black Wealth = Black Power.

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Learn How Dr. Alexis Donald becomes

the First Medical Doctor and
Published Author in Her Family

Looking To inspire Young

girls to become phyisicans

Alexis Donald, MD, a trailblazing African American medical doctor and advocate for empowering young minds, is thrilled to announce the release of her highly anticipated children’s book, Mommy I Want to be a Doctor. Based on her own remarkable journey, this captivating story encourages children to dream big, believe in themselves, and fearlessly pursue their aspirations.

As the first medical doctor in her family, Dr. Alexis has always been driven by a passion for medicine and a desire to make a difference in the world. Her inspiring tale begins with her childhood dreams and takes readers on a heartfelt journey of determination, resilience, and triumph. To Order Her Book Click Here or on Amazon.

To see our exclusive interview with Dr. Donald Tap here.

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Be Encouraged And Inspired With...

 New Children’s Picture Book Honoring A Mother-Son Bond And Black Hair Pride 

See How Author Shellice Beharie pays tribute to the memory of her loving son in her debut picture book, "PRINCE AND HIS MOTHER’S CROWN: Tales Within my Mother’s Hair."

This read-aloud narrative communicates that in their early stages of childhood boys can find comfort and creativity in their mother’s tresses. Checkout this is very uplifting reading for our challenging times: Click Here. Or to order: Click Here

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While there are brilliant persons on the Autism Spectrum celebrated today, very little media stories focus on people, especially women of color. Our co-publisher's new bio-pic "nZinga's Spectrum In 3D," is a moving and inspirational documentary on how a young Black woman RISES to overcome her challenges.

nZinga Austin is also the Co-publisher of Our Black News Scoop and Southeast Queens Scoop.  The documentary of about 1/2 hr long is getting rave reviews.

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Posted by community events coordinator, Nzinga Lonstein Austin, is a prolific blogger who writes on the entertainment industry and issues for people with developmental and physical challenges.

She is presently in high school looking to have a career in video, film, and media. You can see more of her entertainment writing on Lonstein Movies.

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