BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RONNIQUE HAWKINS, LMH NEW YORK & LMH FLORIDA
RONNIQUE is the Executive Director of Learn My History, and is a film producer and entertainer who uses personal experience as inspiration for upcoming programs, movies and organizational projects. As a young woman, Ms. Hawkins longed for inclusive historical education. Despite this, she began painting historical figures and helped address this challenge. She continued her quest through the Arts, singing with artists of various genres and is featured on music productions including the 2006 James Brown Tribute Album dedicated to the beloved iconic musician. She studied acting from top New York schools and appeared on various television shows. Being a model of the fashion world, this crosses over to activism in global awareness for Breast and Prostate Cancer. As such, she has been involved with and received personal letters of support from the Emmy winning Executive Director of the NY Martin Luther King Center for Nonviolence. She's participated in programs with local radio stations, The United Nations, The National Voting Rights Museum in Selma Alabama, and spoken at various venues.
In 2003, Ronnique was requested to assist with the production of a work in progress film: “The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till” on 1955 case of the 14 year-old child. This case garnered global awareness and Ms. Hawkins considers accompanying late pioneer journalist Ed Bradley, the CBS film crew and supportive families Mississippi as a very special moment. In 2005, this film which she serves as a producer was Emmy nominated.
In 2003, she founded two charitable non-profit 501(c)(3)s, and recognizing the need for Multicultural Youth Empowerment through intergenerational mentoring, she now focuses on her beloved 'Learn My History' non-profit. By design, this intergenerational program transfers knowledge, toward a greater appreciation while encouraging youth to be leaders not statistics. Ronnique is the producer of a 30-minute educational piece called Learn My History…From the Past to the Present, which includes unreleased words and footage from the families of Emmett Till and other Historical families, multicultural activists, respected Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Hip-Hop musicians, teachers, authors, and more.
Learn My History projects are in the works that embody our mission. We will showcase younger generations through various mediums, honoring youth and inspirational individuals for their achievements.
In 2003, Ronnique was requested to assist with the production of a work in progress film: “The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till” on 1955 case of the 14 year-old child. This case garnered global awareness and Ms. Hawkins considers accompanying late pioneer journalist Ed Bradley, the CBS film crew and supportive families Mississippi as a very special moment. In 2005, this film which she serves as a producer was Emmy nominated.
In 2003, she founded two charitable non-profit 501(c)(3)s, and recognizing the need for Multicultural Youth Empowerment through intergenerational mentoring, she now focuses on her beloved 'Learn My History' non-profit. By design, this intergenerational program transfers knowledge, toward a greater appreciation while encouraging youth to be leaders not statistics. Ronnique is the producer of a 30-minute educational piece called Learn My History…From the Past to the Present, which includes unreleased words and footage from the families of Emmett Till and other Historical families, multicultural activists, respected Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Hip-Hop musicians, teachers, authors, and more.
Learn My History projects are in the works that embody our mission. We will showcase younger generations through various mediums, honoring youth and inspirational individuals for their achievements.
PASTOR CHARLES TAYLOR, LMH FLORIDA
The music of PASTOR CHARLES TAYLOR and U.I.P. (UNITED IN PURPOSE) will captivate your heart, your mind and your soul, while encouraging you to lift up the name of Jesus through song and praise. This music carries a message that will inspire you, comfort you and direct you on your journey through life as you discover your God given purpose.
Pastor Taylor is a native of Bradenton Florida, where he currently resides. He has worked with many of today's Great Pastors and Leaders! He has performed with and ministered with Grammy, Dove, and Stellar Award Winning Gospel artists. He is also the Founder and CEO of PURPOSED GENERATION CHURCH INC BRADENTON FLORIDA where he gladly serves as Senior pastor. This ministry is highly active and involved in the Manatee and Sarasota county area feeding from 300 to 400 souls a week! His hearts desire is to make everyone he comes in contact with aware that they are PURPOSED BY GOD, CREATED TO SUCCEED AND DESTINED TO WIN!
Pastor Taylor is a native of Bradenton Florida, where he currently resides. He has worked with many of today's Great Pastors and Leaders! He has performed with and ministered with Grammy, Dove, and Stellar Award Winning Gospel artists. He is also the Founder and CEO of PURPOSED GENERATION CHURCH INC BRADENTON FLORIDA where he gladly serves as Senior pastor. This ministry is highly active and involved in the Manatee and Sarasota county area feeding from 300 to 400 souls a week! His hearts desire is to make everyone he comes in contact with aware that they are PURPOSED BY GOD, CREATED TO SUCCEED AND DESTINED TO WIN!
GERTRUDE (TRUDI) MEULLER, LMH FLORIDA
TRUDI MEULLER has lived, raised a family, and worked in Sarasota County since 1982. Her local employment history includes working as a medical assistant in various specialty medical offices, being part owner and administrator of a carpet cleaning firm, fulfilling the duties of health unit coordinator at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and also teaching Medical Assisting as faculty of Keiser University. She is now retired and has taken on volunteer duties.
Ms. Mueller holds a Bachelor’s Degree in communication with emphasis on written journalism and a Master’s Degree in Career and Technical Education. She is also licensed by the State of Florida as a Basic X-ray Machine Operator and credentialed as a Certified Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Trudi has always actively volunteered to enrich our local community in various ways. She was the founder and operator of a weekend Hungarian school for Hungarian born parents and their children for nine years. As a native of that country herself, she found it important that future generations may feel comfortable in, and be able to communicate with as many of the world’s cultures as possible. She served as secretary and treasurer of Sarasota Choral Society, the community choir of greater Sarasota which has performed Handel’s sacred oratorio, the Messiah to kick off the holiday season for the last 75 years. Currently, she hopes to make a difference as an English tutor through the Literacy Council of Sarasota.
In her personal life, Trudi is a happy daytime care-taker of her young granddaughter. She is married with two wonderful sons, one of whom is a sales representative for a nationwide distribution company and the other currently attends medical school. Her husband is an electrical engineer by training and currently working for a CPA firm as the senior tax accountant. In her free time, Trudi enjoys gardening, reading, solving puzzles, ringing in a church bell choir, and being out in Nature. Her passion is to contribute as much as possible to the opening of minds of all ages through inspiration and the betterment of the human condition through education.
Ms. Mueller holds a Bachelor’s Degree in communication with emphasis on written journalism and a Master’s Degree in Career and Technical Education. She is also licensed by the State of Florida as a Basic X-ray Machine Operator and credentialed as a Certified Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Trudi has always actively volunteered to enrich our local community in various ways. She was the founder and operator of a weekend Hungarian school for Hungarian born parents and their children for nine years. As a native of that country herself, she found it important that future generations may feel comfortable in, and be able to communicate with as many of the world’s cultures as possible. She served as secretary and treasurer of Sarasota Choral Society, the community choir of greater Sarasota which has performed Handel’s sacred oratorio, the Messiah to kick off the holiday season for the last 75 years. Currently, she hopes to make a difference as an English tutor through the Literacy Council of Sarasota.
In her personal life, Trudi is a happy daytime care-taker of her young granddaughter. She is married with two wonderful sons, one of whom is a sales representative for a nationwide distribution company and the other currently attends medical school. Her husband is an electrical engineer by training and currently working for a CPA firm as the senior tax accountant. In her free time, Trudi enjoys gardening, reading, solving puzzles, ringing in a church bell choir, and being out in Nature. Her passion is to contribute as much as possible to the opening of minds of all ages through inspiration and the betterment of the human condition through education.
DERRICK LOVE, LMH NEW YORK
MR. LOVE is a world traveler with a background in marketing, and has served as first Lieutenant in the Air Force. With over 10 years working in the entertainment business, he also served as vice president of the community neighborhood block board association with the missions of bringing together young people in an organized fashion to become home owners who care about their neighborhoods and community who want change.
Perhaps the proudest examples of his work, are with children in Long Island New York teaching in areas of scholastic and physical education, specializing in assisting students with their mathematical and reading skills. Mr. Derrick Allen Love understands the need for youth empowerment and has been an esteemed example who serves in his community and the thousands he’s come across domestically and internationally.
Perhaps the proudest examples of his work, are with children in Long Island New York teaching in areas of scholastic and physical education, specializing in assisting students with their mathematical and reading skills. Mr. Derrick Allen Love understands the need for youth empowerment and has been an esteemed example who serves in his community and the thousands he’s come across domestically and internationally.
CARLTON RIDENHOUR, LMH NEW YORK
A global humanitarian, this Rock and Roll and Grammy Hall of Fame Inductee Mr. Ridenhour, is a spokesperson and artist who always transcends color lines. Known as the iconic educator and entertainer 'CHUCK D', he’s collaborated with artists like John Mellencamp, U2, Metal Bands etc and has recorded and composed many film soundtracks. He helped change the music industry for the better, and for nearly 30 years, he has been a requested speaker in over 250 Universities in the US, The UK, Germany, Denmark, The Netherlands, Moscow, Japan, France, Brazil schools, cultural plus at technology events. Once a member of 'Profits of Rage' Super-group, whose members included Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave and Cypress Hill etc.
The New York Times named his own legendary group Public Enemy among the “25 Most Significant Albums of the Last Century.” This world traveler meticulously evaluates the educational differences in many countries. A multi-award-winning author, he advocates prevalently for youth and environmental causes like:
PEACE ORGANIZATIONS SPOKESPERSON
· Rock the Vote and member of the nonprofit MusicCares and National Urban League, National Alliance for African American Athletes, Numerous public service announcements for national peace, HBO’s campaign for National Peace and Partnership for a Drug Free America, Regular guest on numerous television shows including Nightline, Politically Incorrect and CNN. Air America co-host of own weekend program, On The Real, Co-hosted an episode of the lauded PBS series on the Blues, created by Martin Scorsese.
AWARDS
· Patrick Lippert Awards in 1996 for contributions in community service and recording artists who create political and social change
· 1999 Vanity Fair profiled the group in their Icons of Rock special section.
· 2003 Rock the Nation Award at the 10th annual “Rock the Vote”
· Spin Magazine award “100 Greatest Albums (1985-2005)”
· 2007 Sports Emmy Awards for dedication to Muhammad Ali
· Voted 44th Greatest Artists in Rock 'n' Roll history by Rolling Stone and profiled in Forbes, Time, USA Today, New York Times
· Upside Magazine's "Elite 100" list of Internet leaders, along the likes of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs
· 2007 Carlton Ridenhour listed in Ebony Magazine Power 150 Most Influential Blacks in America
· 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
· 2020 Grammy Hall of Fame. Along with Elton John, Patsy Cline and Roberta Flack, Public Enemy was also inducted.
The New York Times named his own legendary group Public Enemy among the “25 Most Significant Albums of the Last Century.” This world traveler meticulously evaluates the educational differences in many countries. A multi-award-winning author, he advocates prevalently for youth and environmental causes like:
PEACE ORGANIZATIONS SPOKESPERSON
· Rock the Vote and member of the nonprofit MusicCares and National Urban League, National Alliance for African American Athletes, Numerous public service announcements for national peace, HBO’s campaign for National Peace and Partnership for a Drug Free America, Regular guest on numerous television shows including Nightline, Politically Incorrect and CNN. Air America co-host of own weekend program, On The Real, Co-hosted an episode of the lauded PBS series on the Blues, created by Martin Scorsese.
AWARDS
· Patrick Lippert Awards in 1996 for contributions in community service and recording artists who create political and social change
· 1999 Vanity Fair profiled the group in their Icons of Rock special section.
· 2003 Rock the Nation Award at the 10th annual “Rock the Vote”
· Spin Magazine award “100 Greatest Albums (1985-2005)”
· 2007 Sports Emmy Awards for dedication to Muhammad Ali
· Voted 44th Greatest Artists in Rock 'n' Roll history by Rolling Stone and profiled in Forbes, Time, USA Today, New York Times
· Upside Magazine's "Elite 100" list of Internet leaders, along the likes of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs
· 2007 Carlton Ridenhour listed in Ebony Magazine Power 150 Most Influential Blacks in America
· 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
· 2020 Grammy Hall of Fame. Along with Elton John, Patsy Cline and Roberta Flack, Public Enemy was also inducted.
CHANIE MOSKOWITZ
MRS. MOSKOWITZ is a beautiful family oriented woman who knows the value of helping to better non-profits with good intentions. She has always taken a liking to projects geared toward children and youth, and has been a sounding board for people with questions who may not know where else to turn.
Although her schedule would rival most Presidents around the world, she always makes time to assist those in need wishing to make a difference in their community.
The accounting profession is a gift to Mrs. Moskowitz, yet her skills go much further than that. Knowing the importance of sustainability, she was able to help Learn My History pursue it's missions of Youth Empowerment in different ways and levels of thinking. LMH is grateful for this connection, and the desire itself to look beyond religion and culture.
Although her schedule would rival most Presidents around the world, she always makes time to assist those in need wishing to make a difference in their community.
The accounting profession is a gift to Mrs. Moskowitz, yet her skills go much further than that. Knowing the importance of sustainability, she was able to help Learn My History pursue it's missions of Youth Empowerment in different ways and levels of thinking. LMH is grateful for this connection, and the desire itself to look beyond religion and culture.
VICTOR ANDREWS
VICTOR Is a Motivational DJ and Radio Personality who is also visually impaired. It never prohibited him from achieving his goals of being well-known through radio, TV and more. Victor has always referred to Stevie Wonder, Jose Feliciano and Ray Charles, as these award winners never used vision challenges as an excuse to join the music world they loved, using it as a vehicle to transcend age and color-barriers. Victor is a new generation role-model for perseverance. He knew that the bar for certain equipment visually impaired people use, must be raised to compete with sited people earning the same living.
Raised in Brooklyn, by 6 years old his music passion began in his Grandmother's church. The booming drum percussion led to interest in other instruments, and he was playing congas there by age 12. He then played trap drums, and soon Victor at 12, was heading toward a music career. He furthered these gifts by engineering live sound. Before a microphone could think of feeding back, Vic was on it! Entering radio in 2005, he noticed his equipment was out of date, and he began updating the computers and music selection audio boards with MediaTouch that other engineers used.
Victor: “When I was young, there was no organization like Learn My History that included the visually impaired, and treat us like the educators we are; just like sited people. I’m so inspired to spread this word! If it weren’t for the Exec. Dir. Ronnique, I wouldn’t connect with great cultures of people, who like me want future generations to have great mentors. I had MOPD (Mayors Office for People with Disabilities.) ... Although I'm a mentee who inspires younger generations, I consider Ronnique a mentor of mine."
Victor is the most spirited individual you could meet, if you're lucky!
Raised in Brooklyn, by 6 years old his music passion began in his Grandmother's church. The booming drum percussion led to interest in other instruments, and he was playing congas there by age 12. He then played trap drums, and soon Victor at 12, was heading toward a music career. He furthered these gifts by engineering live sound. Before a microphone could think of feeding back, Vic was on it! Entering radio in 2005, he noticed his equipment was out of date, and he began updating the computers and music selection audio boards with MediaTouch that other engineers used.
Victor: “When I was young, there was no organization like Learn My History that included the visually impaired, and treat us like the educators we are; just like sited people. I’m so inspired to spread this word! If it weren’t for the Exec. Dir. Ronnique, I wouldn’t connect with great cultures of people, who like me want future generations to have great mentors. I had MOPD (Mayors Office for People with Disabilities.) ... Although I'm a mentee who inspires younger generations, I consider Ronnique a mentor of mine."
Victor is the most spirited individual you could meet, if you're lucky!
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