Subject: Saving Lives, Creating Jobs, Reading Books!

[View this email in your browser]( Michael’s Monday Motivation We must BAN MENTHOL CIGARETTES as they OVERWHELMINGLY KILL BLACK PEOPLE. Equally, the Tobacco Companies and disappointingly some Black Leaders are spreading this absurd argument that a Ban would lead to Over-policing. Please. Stop! Encourage your network to take action and tell The White House to BAN MENTHOL. SAVE BLACK LIVES! Please watch and share the video below. [Press Conference: Leaders Respond to White House Delay in Issuing Menthol Cigarette Rule]( Alvin Irby CNN Hero Nominee [Barbershop Books]( Office of Public Engagement Black Community Stakeholder Call. On Monday, December 11th, you are invited to join the Office of Public Engagement Black Community Stakeholder Call.  Registration is required.  What: Black Community Stakeholder CallWhen: Monday, December 11, 2023Time: 4:00 PM ESTLocation: Zoom [Register Now]( Don’t forget to sign up for The Hip Hop Architecture Camp Town Hall! Tuesday, December 12th at 12PM EST [Register Here]( GoFundMe Annual Year in Help Report This year, the GoFundMe community donated once every second! [Read the GoFundMe Year in Help Report]( Weekly KAIROS Conversation with: Richie Etwaru and Brig. General Ron Sullivan Richie Etwaru Chief AI Officer, Mobeus An executive, entrepreneur, and inventor with over 20 years of experience partnering with boards and C-suites on turnarounds and transformations. Richie integrates strategy, leadership, and new-frontier technologies to drive sustainable disproportionate growth. His breakthroughs include the zero-to-one invention of software-only spatial computing using machine learning and computer vision to reshape the AR/VR and XR marketplace. Richie also pioneered the groundbreaking concept of the 31st Human Right using natural language processing and neural networks to reshape the data privacy marketplace. With three authored books, three TED talks, and over 100 keynotes, Richie's influence promotes trust, kindness, and fairness in commerce. He holds numerous patents and is a husband and father of two children. Brig. General Ron Sullivan Chief, Acquisition, Personnel & Ethics Law at Army Futures Command // Brigadier General (USAR), Chief Judge, Army Court of Criminal Appeals (IMA) Chief, Acquisition, Personnel & Ethics Law at Army Futures Command // Brigadier General (USAR), Chief Judge, Army Court of Criminal Appeals (IMA) Brigadier General (BG) Ronald D. “Ron” Sullivan’s career spans over 30 years as an Army Judge Advocate, and he now serves as the Chief Judge for U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals (IMA). In the U.S. Army Reserve, his previous assignments include: SJA, 377th Theater Sustainment Cmd., Deputy Cdr (East), U.S. Army Reserve Legal Command; Cdr, 87th Legal Operations Detachment (LOD); CJA, Central Medical Area Readiness Spt. Group; Deputy Cdr., 2nd LOD; Team Ldr.,1st LOD;  Asst. General Counsel, Army Air Force Exchange Service; and his first USAR assignment, in 2006, was as a Training Officer, U S. Army TDS, Defense Counsel Assistance Program. In his civilian capacity, he is the Chief of Acquisition, Personnel and Ethics Law Division, U.S. Army Futures Command, OSJA in Austin, Texas.  BG Sullivan hails San Antonio, Texas.  He earned his BBA Degree (Information Systems) from Howard University in 1993, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army.  He earned his JD from The University of Kansas, School of Law in 1996.  His military education includes graduation from: The U.S. Army War College, The U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, The Combined Arms and Services Staff School, The Judge Advocate Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, and The U.S. Army Airborne School. BG Sullivan served on Active Duty from 1996 to 2005 with assignments at the 10th Mountain Division (LI) & Fort Drum, NY; US Army Trial Defense Service, at Fort Meade (Maryland), The Contract Appeals Division (Virginia); The DoD, Office of Military Commissions, Office of the Chief Prosecutor (Virginia and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.) He is licensed to practice law in Kansas and Texas.  He is admitted to practice in multiple federal courts including the United States Supreme Court.  His military awards and decorations include: The Defense Meritorious Service Medal, The Army Meritorious Service Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Commendation Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters), and the Parachutist Badge. BG Sullivan is married to Nicholle Floyd Sullivan, Esq., and they have two sons, Brandon and Collin. See you Wednesday! Wednesday, December 13 · 1:00pm – 2:00pm EST Video call link: [( Or dial: ‪(US) +1 651-571-1259‬ PIN: ‪460 226 103‬# More phone numbers: [ [Join our KAIROS Community]( [Our KAIROS Website]( [Black44] Call for Nominations: 2024 Chime Changemakers Program Our team at Values Partnerships is proud to share that [Chime]( is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Chime In for Changemakers program, a bespoke initiative designed to empower and support individuals committed to making a positive impact in their communities – more about the program [here](. This program is an exceptional opportunity to receive mentorship, access resources including $25,000 in grant funding, and accelerate the goals of community leaders. For 2024, Chime is looking for Changemakers leading organizations with a clear and well-defined project or initiative that addresses education; small business/entrepreneurship; and/or digital access/equity. Those nominated must also: - Be passionate, committed, and dedicated to creating positive change. - Have an openness and willingness to learn from and collaborate with members of the Chime team and mentors, and engage with fellow Changemakers, past and present. - Commit to actively participating in the program for the duration of the engagement. - Have an established presence in at least one of the following metro areas: Atlanta, GA; Bay Area, CA; Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; New York, NY; and Washington, DC. Please send any nominations you may have with (1) their name, (2) their organization, (3) their location, (4) their email address, and (5) their phone number to Julian Miller at julian@valuespartnerships.com and Kelsei Wharton at kelsei@valuespartnerships.com. If we’ve determined after an internal review process that a nominee would be a good candidate for the program, we will reach out to them directly to invite them to apply. We will be accepting nominations on a rolling basis between now and next Friday, December 15. [Chime Changemakers]( Upcoming KAIROS Conversations December 20, 2023 Rudy Blanco Director of Entrepreneurship and Gaming Dreamyard Khalilah Harris, EdD, JD Chief Strategic Advisor to the CEO Center for Policing Equity December 27, 2023 Javier CuebasManaging Director Amelia Consulting Group Sylvia Zakhary Founder & CEO Mamag Group | Storyhouse World KAIROS Fleece & KAIROS Leather Bomber Jackets Available for Purchase KAIROS Fleece & Leather Bomber Jackets KAIROS Fleece - $100 KAIROS Leather Bomber Jacket - $650 [Order your KAIROS Gear]( CONBUD is an OG cannabis dispensary providing a premium shopping experience. We proudly hire formerly incarcerated individuals with a deep understanding of cannabis products to serve as our budtenders. CONBUD was born by three Black and Latino entrepreneurs who were not only raised in these neighborhoods but who have also experienced New York’s criminal justice system firsthand. CONBUD’s mission is to normalize cannabis usage, provide education, and de-stigmatize the formerly incarcerated community by easing their integration back into society.“You Get Premium Bud, We Get Second Chances.” [( [Conbud Website]( [Website icon]( [Instagram icon]( [LinkedIn icon]( [YouTube icon]( [Facebook icon]( Copyright (C) 2023 Atlas Strategy Group. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Atlas Strategy Group 837 Washington Ave Bronx, NY 10451-4842 USA Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( [Logo]