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Interviewed by Will Moss 07/22/08

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Brian Cox
Co-Owner, Collective Solutions Business Group, LLC

Location: Silver Spring, MD United States
Joined: Apr 28th, 2002
About   (request update)
I was born into a multi-cultural family. My mother and father are both from the island of Grenada in the West Indies. I grew up with a strong West Indian background to highlight the typical upbringing in the U.S. The youngest of 4 children and the only boy, I learned a lot of lessons when it sharing and being a part of family. MY family life really helped shape me.

When I was younger, I read a lot of books, all kinds of books, from children, to books on U.S. History, to fiction and autobiography. It helped expand my horizon. As I got older I took a liking to sports and got very involved in following stats and sports history.

Add in a unique group of friends and wild experience in college and you have me in the flesh!
My Interview Question
What brings you to HBCU Connect?
Current Whereabouts:
I'm currently living in P.G. County, my home. Working for a local bank as personal banker I also am the co-owner of Collective Solutions Business Group, LLC in the Washington DC area. In addition to my business exploits, I'm also a freelance writer and independent producer. Its been a great ride and I wouldn't have had it any other way. Much love to Morgan State and to all other fam (Pershing and otherwise) at HBCUs everywhere. I'm down for meeting fellow HBCU folks undergrad or alumni, because I'm all about networking. Attending a black college is one of the best decisions I ever made in my life. Holla at me on the flipside! B. Cox Morgan State U. '05
Life & Professional Aspirations:
-Become the president and owner of my own media and communications group, highlighting sports in the professional college and HBCU arenas. -Under that umbrella start a fashion line and record label. -Finish AND publish my first book by 2009 (I'm on track) -Be married someday with a good and healthy family life.
Website:
http://www.myspace.com/bdagenius
Education   (request update)
Morgan State University class of 2005
Undergrad Major: Journalism
Claim To Fame:
Always on the run and being productive. Also taking the time out to listen to people. Being down for whatever, whenever and just enjoying my college experience, something that I would not undervalue for the world Taking as life as it is. It can be ugly but so beautiful at the same time and so many of us tend to not pay attention to that.
Most Memorable Moment:
So many memorable moments already, but my whole first year the best. Freshman year and living in O'Connell Hall (OC) was an adventure and Ihave stories for years to come! Rawlings Hall-"The 508 Crew" Crossing over March 20, 2003 into my organization The National Society of Pershing Rifles, the start of my journey into Pershing Land. Bue and White love, road trips, parties...I love it all...SCOONEY!!! Being involved in school, student media, student government. It was great to contribute something to my school. Going on the trips involved with these entities. I learned a great wealth of information and had the time of my life while doing so! May 15, 2005 Graduating from Morgan State University. My greatest accomplishment to date.
University of Maryland-University College class of
Grad Major:
High School: Bowie High School in Bowie, MD class of 2000
 
Activities & Accomplishments:
-Football -Track and Field -Wrestling -Mentoring for Life -Senior Class fundraising
Best Memories:
-9th Grade, me and friend performing a rap song in front of our classmates-LOL -9th Grade seeing my sister graduate from Bowie -11th grade year in the cafeteria with the "crew" -MY ENTIRE SENIOR YEAR!!!! And that's real talk. Most of my best high school memories came from 12th grade, and I'll be here FOREVER trying to list them all.
Experience
I currently work with Collective Solutions Business Group, LLC as Co-Owner
I have 7 years of experience working in the Consulting Services industry.
Activity
Sup all my Sup all my "Urrrrea Folks"
Whats up everybody. MSU Class of '05 here. Lifelong Washingtonian. Just on here to holla at some folks at other HBCUs and love to see whats up with my folks around the way. Holla ya boy and lets get s ...more
Posted by Brian Cox on January 27th, 2006 • 149 Views
And nearly 6 months later... And nearly 6 months later...
Man!!! It's been quite some time since I've posted on my blog here. Last time, you all heard from me, I was rejoicing on my official exodus from Morgan as an alumnus. Since then...life has been great ...more
Posted by Brian Cox on October 25th, 2005 • 251 Views
THE WAIT IS OVER!!! THE WAIT IS OVER!!!
In the words of my man Bernie Mac... "I'M OUT THIS MUTHA$*%#%%" Man! Its been a long time that since I've been on here. That's how much that Morgan has been making me sweat to see if I was going ...more
Posted by Brian Cox on May 6th, 2005 • 286 Views
The Countdown continues... The Countdown continues...
Only one more week...its unbelievable that its all come down to this. The last papers that I'm doing are out of control, but I'm a Man on a Mission! Blue & White is next weekend. *cheezin* Man, ...more
Posted by Brian Cox on April 13th, 2005 • 267 Views
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Guestbook Comments
NICE MEETING YOU. My name is Amanda, a female,i hope all is well with you at the moment, I am sorry to worry you with my proposal for a serious relationship with you, and i know you will grant my request in good faith and understanding, luckily i got your email while looking for a honest and trusted partner, so i decided to contact you, please i will like you to reply me through my email id amanda_n1414@yahoo.com , so that i can give you my picture to know who i am, and i believe we can move from there, hoping to hear from you soon, thanks, Yours Amanda.
Tagged by hambrick Amanda on 05/15/2012  
Snooney fellow Rifle #1F93 Exception to the Rule/ la femme da Fatale K-4looks like your opinion is that we run things. Thanks for the compliment!Samantha a Morgan State P/A is here in TN.The Wood is good.Tyson has big plans.
Tagged by Claudia Buckner-Bowman on 10/28/2006  
'05!!!!! We've had great times.......never, and I mean, NEVER a dull moment. You're my boy for life. ~ Halfway Legend (lol)
Tagged by Mia Burse on 01/16/2006  
Showin luv from the tweetest school I know
Tagged by Shari Williams on 05/22/2005  
YENOOCS!!! Sending that bloody tri love See ya this weekend YENOOCS!!!
Tagged by Tanika Thomas on 04/21/2005  
CCCHHHIIIRRRRRRPPP yo whad up sand 5P/A Spr 03 dats what's up imay be late for blue and white but i will be there
Tagged by Stephanie Smith on 03/26/2005  
*Chirp!* Just dropping by. 5 P/A SP 03 (K-4-5) --"RTO"
Tagged by Shavonne J. Curnell on 02/02/2005  
Scooney 1P/R 04F
Tagged by Tyrone Emmanuel White on 02/01/2005  
Sup Boi
Tagged by Anwaa Kong on 10/09/2004  
Congrats fam---do ya thing..
Tagged by Victor Kakulu on 06/12/2003  
Hi Brian. Just stopping through to say hello to other morganites. Good luck in the future.
Tagged by S.E. Schools on 02/24/2003  
Wuz up Brian? How's it feel being Editor-in-Chief! Much love to you!
Tagged by Alicia Biggs on 02/23/2003  
Just stoppin thru to spread show some luv......Good Luck To U...
Tagged by Chelle Plater on 02/17/2003  
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