WCN TRANSMEDIA GROUP SALUTES MICHAEAL BAISDEN'S "ONE MILLION MENTORS MOVEMENT"
When it comes to entertaining, enlightening and educating, no one in talk radio compares to Michael Baisden. His high-octane energy and love for interacting with
his listeners is just one reason for the popularity and success of The Michael Baisden Show. The Bad Boy ignites heated discussions with explosive episodic themes like: Living Your Dream, Your Body Is Your Temple, and Pimps In The Pulpit.
His radio career began in 2003 when 98.7 KISS FM in New York City offered him a position as the afternoon drive-time host. Because of budget constraints the station was unable to offer him a salary. Michael's response was, "Just give me the damned mic!" And sure enough, within six months, their afternoon drive ratings went from number 9 to number 1.
After eight months of consistent high ratings, Michael suggested taking his show national but management was apprehensive, suggesting that New York wasn't ready. A few months later, Michael threatened to quit if management did not pursue a syndication deal. "There was no doubt in my mind that I could have one of the hottest shows on radio! I knew the impact it would have on people all across the country and I wasn't taking no, for an answer," Michael rebutted.
BAISDEN AFTER DARK
His vibrant personality on and off the air has made him a people magnet. He began attracting attention with primarily female followers as author and publisher of the highly successful provocative books: "Never Satisfied: How and Why Men Cheat", "Men Cry in the Dark", "The Maintenance Man", and lastly "God's Gift to Women". Two of his titles ultimately were adapted into stage plays.
But his proudest moment came on September 20, 2007, when he passionately and skillfully spearheaded the famous Jena 6 March in Jena, Louisiana. This historic and momentous occasion garnered tens of thousands citizens of all races to peacefully marched in support of six young men who have been unfairly treated by the justice system. In addition, he urged millions of listeners to wear black on September 20 in protest of unequal justice. The news traveled throughout the country, everyone wore black in support of the Jena 6, from college students of all races to corporate executives.
2008 was another historic year. In late January Michael endorsed Sen. Barack Obama in the democratic primary against Sen. Hillary Clinton. Sen. Obama ultimately won and went on to defeat Sen. John McCain in general election on November 4. Michael celebrated with over 4,000 fans at a watch party in Miami on election night. The Obama camp along with millions of listeners credited Michael with being one of the major forces behind this historic victory to elect the first African American to the Presidency of the United States.
The Bad Boy continues to entertain, enlighten and educate as he pursues one of his first dreams, to have his novels adapted to major Motion pictures. The other dream was to host a Late Night Talk show. He got that chance in the fall of 2007, when he partnered with TV One to host and co-executive produce "Baisden After Dark," featuring comedian George Willborn and band leader Morris Day. The show was a smash hit, breaking records for viewers on the black owned network.
Stay tuned ~ it's just the beginning of the Bad Boy's legacy.
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- How You Can Help
http://onemillionmentors.com/tour-calendar.asp- Become a Mentor
http://www.nationalmentoringmonth.org/take_action/becomeamentor- Start a Program In Your Area
http://www.mentoring.org/start_a_program- Partner With a Mentoring Organization In Your Area
http://www.mentoring.org/find_resources/state_partnerships- Make a Donation to a Mentoring Organization In Your Community
http://www.mentor.org/mentor_links.html- Learn More About Mentoring and Resources
http://www.mentoring.org/find_resources/- Tell a Friend About National Mentoring Month
http://www.nationalmentoringmonth.org- Volunteer
https://aim.bbbs.org/einquiry/einquiryzip.aspx?t=2- Become a Mentor
http://www.onemillionmentors.com/Directory/Non%20Profit%20Organizations
National CARES Mentoring Movement
DID YOU KNOW...
• 58% of all Black 4th graders in the nation are functionally illiterate & 85% are reading below grade level.
• A Black boy born in 2001 has a 33% chance of going to prison in his lifetime.
• A million Black males are in prison.
Be a Mentor & Make a Difference
What a Mentor Is:
The word mentor is defined as a trusted friend, counselor, or guide. Mentoring is a structured and trusting relationship that brings young people together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing the competence and character needed for a successful future.
The word mentor is defined as a trusted friend, counselor, or guide. Mentoring is a structured and trusting relationship that brings young people together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing the competence and character needed for a successful future.
A mentor provides a young person with support, counsel, friendship, reinforcement and most importantly, constructive example. Mentors are good listeners, people who care and people who want to help. All children have the potential to succeed in life and contribute to society but not all children have the support they need to recognize their own strengths. If you are dedicated and ready to help change a young person's life in a positive way, you can be the motivation and support they need by becoming a mentor!
Types of Mentoring:
Youth Mentoring
The the process of matching mentors with young people who need or want a caring, responsible adult in their lives. Adult mentors are usually unrelated to the child or teen and work as volunteers through a community, school, or church-based social service program.
Volunteering in Schools
Volunteering is the practice of people working on behalf of others without being motivated by financial or material gain. These volunteers give students a positive role model and educational success is encouraged and improved.
Mentoring in Education
In many secondary and post-secondary schools, mentorship programs are offered to support students in program completion, confidence building and transitioning to further education or the workforce.
Peer Mentoring
A form of mentoring that takes place in learning environments such as schools, usually between an older more experienced student and a new student or student needing assistance. Mentors often undergo training that will help guide them in the mentoring process.
Tutor
An instructor who teaches a specific educational subject or skill to an individual student or small group of students. Such attention allows the student to improve knowledge or skills far more rapidly than in a classroom setting, enhancing their overall educational experience.
Coaching
A method of directing, instructing and training someone with the aim to achieve some goal or develop specific skills.
eMentors
Providing a guided mentoring relationship using online software or email.
Mentoring Children of Prisoners
In January 2002, President George W. Bush signed a bill expanding the Safe and Stable Families Program (Public Law 107-133)
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...which included authorization for a mentoring program for children of prisoners. According to a U.S. Senate Report, children of prisoners are six times more likely to be incarcerated at some point in their lives. Without effective intervention strategies, as many as 70% of these children will become involved with the criminal justice system.
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...which included authorization for a mentoring program for children of prisoners. According to a U.S. Senate Report, children of prisoners are six times more likely to be incarcerated at some point in their lives. Without effective intervention strategies, as many as 70% of these children will become involved with the criminal justice system.
Become A Mentor:
If you are interested in becoming a mentor in your area, here is a good resource to get you started:
• 2.4 million black children have an incarcerated parent.
• Murder is the #1 cause of death among our young men.
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