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Q&A With Beverly Johnson

Why did you decide to join HBCUConnect.com?
"I am an advocate for literacy and the publisher of Gumbo for the Soul: The Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community. Our publication, released in 2007, addresses the high drop out rate amongst our high school youth. Our publicatons speaks to the community on forums of education, health and awareness. Our first book was endorsed by Tavis Smiley and gave resources to scholarships specifically designs for Blacks that are going to waste for lack of applicants. I'm still spreading the word and reaching the community. Visit me online at www.gumboforthesoul.com"

Interviewed by Will Moss 11/15/15

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Beverly Johnson
Executive Producer, TRIBE Family Channel
Location: Las Vegas, NV United States
Birthday: Jun 16th
Joined: Mar 8th, 2008
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Gumbo for the Soul International ~Shedding Light on Life Around the Globe est. 2003.

About Gumbo for the Soul International, home of Gumbo for the Soul Publications, Gumbo for the Soul Literacy Program and TRIBE Family Channel:

Every one has a story to tell. Who will you trust to tell yours? To date, we have published 5 anthologies which includes hundreds of contributors. Our catalog listed below is available through Amazon.com.

Beverly A. Black is the Creator of Gumbo for the Soul International.

Her personal story was released on September 22, 2016, A Wretch Like Me: From Crack-Addict to Change-Agent. ISBN #: 978-0-9790479-4-7 and is available directly from the publisher.

Order info: Send $16.00 + 3.95 s/h - via Paypal: gumboforthesoul2@gmail.com

We published our first book in 2005, Gumbo for the Soul: The Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community.

"'Gumbo for the Soul' dares to call it like it is. This serving of Gumbo is a must-read for every parent, teacher, mentor and all who believe it is important that our children can read and comprehend the English language." -Tavis Smiley-Author, Television, Radio Host.

Purchase via Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Gumbo-Soul-Recipe-Literacy-Community/dp/0595429076/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473457656&sr=8-1&keywords=Gumbo+for+the+soul%3A+The+recipe+for+literacy+in+the+black+Community

Our second book published in 2007 is "Here's Our Child-Where's The Village? focusing on adoption and foster care.

Purchase via Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Gumbo-Soul-Heres-Child-Wheres-Village/dp/1440101264/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1473457797&sr=8-2&keywords=Gumbo+for+the+soul

Our third book Women of Honor-Special Pink Edition-focusing on breast cancer.

Purchase via Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Gumbo-Soul-Beverly-Black-Johnson-ebook/dp/B004L622GE/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1473457872&sr=8-9&keywords=Gumbo+for+the+soul

Our fourth book Men of Honor-Special Cancer Edition, focusing on prostate cancer.

Purchase via Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Gumbo-Soul--Special-Cancer-Awareness-ebook/dp/B0071RVGIK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1473457872&sr=8-4&keywords=Gumbo+for+the+soul

Our fifth book combines all four of our publications in to one: Gumbo for the Soul: 10th Anniversary Edition.

Purchase via Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Gumbo-Soul-Beverly-Black-Johnson/dp/097904796X/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1473461162&sr=1-8&keywords=Gumbo+for+the+Soul

Follow us on Twitter: @gumboforthesoul
My Interview Question
What is your passion in life?
Current Whereabouts:
CEO of Gumbo for the Soul International and TRIBE Family Channel.
Website:
http://www.gumboforthesoulinternational.com
Experience
I currently work with TRIBE Family Channel as Executive Producer
I have years of experience working in the industry.
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In 2005 Gumbo for the Soul Publications posed the concept of "The Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community" byway of our anthology, published the same year. Tavis Smiley wrote, "'Gumbo for ...more
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It's my pleasure to have you join, us as a new or seasoned member. May you have an amazing, blessed and marvelous day
Tagged by Ralph White on 09/23/2023  
Have a fun day!
Tagged by Howdy PartNER on 09/23/2015  
"Keep exploring. Keep dreaming. Keep asking why. Don’t settle for what you already know. Never stop believing in the power of your ideas, your imagination, your hard work to change the world." —President Obama
Tagged by Ralph White on 06/23/2015  
Thought For The Day - Remember that making one person smile can change the world. Maybe not the whole world, but their world. Make someone smile today.
Tagged by Ralph White on 08/18/2014  
Hey Bev. . .how have you been? Hope to hear from you soon. . .hope you're having a great summer.
Tagged by Mark Davis II on 07/11/2010  
Thanks for your offer of friendship. Check out http://inspirationalvoices.ning.com/ and www.womensempowermentseminars.com for daily inspirational messages and empowerment advice. If you would like a private invitation to upcoming events and seminars in your area, please respond back with your personal email address. Invite your friends to join! Stay blessed! Joyce
Tagged by C. Joyce Farrar-Rosemon on 08/31/2009  
Nice to meet you Beverly :) well, I graduated last year with an MBA and a BS about 4 years ago. I'm still working on going for my terminal degree though. Hopefully we can catch up more, shoot me an email utime@yahoo.com
Tagged by Mark Davis II on 08/30/2009  
Hello ma'am how are you?
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