(Sat. May 30, 3015) Art, Books & Beats @ the Pearl Public Library (Pearl, MS)

Join artist/author Cyrus Webb, authors Stephanie Mitchell & Glenda L. Hunter and author/recording artist Darlene Collier (aka Lady Black) for ART, BOOKS & BEATS.

This will take place on Sat. May 30th from 1-3p.m. at the Pearl Public Library (2416 Old Brandon Road * Pearl, MS). Webb will have artwork available from his ALL THINGS NEW collection as well as his books WORDS I CHOOSE TO LIVE BY, A.J. AND THE TALENT SHOW, AUBREY'S WORLD and others. Author Stephanie Mitchell will be signing her book BELLA'S DANCING LESSON,author Glenda L. Hunter will be signing her books including AN UNSPEAKABLE SECRET, OUT OF THE DEPTHS & IT FINALLY HAPPENED and Darlene Collier will be performing selections from her debut album MY MISSISSIPPI MEMORIES.

Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. For every $10 purchase attendees will get a FREE GIFT while they last.

For more information contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or at 601.896.5616. You can also visit www.cyruswebbpresents.com.

Cyrus Webb Presents... "Branden Nicholson's '31 Days of Inspiration'"

Conversations Media Group President Cyrus Webb is excited to share daily words of encouragement from celebrity model/fitness trainer Branden Nicholson of B. Nick Fitness in California. The purpose? To encourage the reader to be the best of themselves each and every day.

"We have enough negativity in the world," says Webb. "I'm glad to share Branden's motivating quotes to help spread some positivity."

Take out time to visit our website each day to find a daily dose of motivation and visit Branden online at www.facebook.com/b.nickfit

Day One:  New day, new attitude...Take control, stay positive and be great!
Day Two:   The reason why people give up so fast is because they tend to look at how far they still have to go, instead of how far they have come.
Day Three:  If you're not growing, then you're not living. You should never be the same person two days in a row. Make it your goal to get better!
Day Four: When you are going through something hard and wonder where GOD is, remember that the teacher is always quiet during the test.
Day Five: Don't give up on what God has called you to do. The end result is worth the pain. Keep the faith.
Day Six: Today is all about choices. Choose to count your blessings rather than your problems!
Day Seven: You may be the only one that can see your vision, but if you can see it that's all that matters.
Day Eight: Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
Day Nine: The same people that are hoping you fail will be the same ones that will have to watch you succeed. Never stop. Always keep going!
Day Ten: The WRONG people in your life will keep the RIGHT people out. You've only got a few spaces so choose well!
Day Eleven: You are where God wants you to be at this very moment. Every experience is part of His divine plan.‪
Day Twelve: All liabilities must be let go! If they aren't building you up then they're tearing you down.
Day Thirteen: An original is always worth more than a copy. Be original!
Day Fourteen: When you focus on problems, you'll have more problems. When you focus on possibilities, you'll have more opportunities.
Day Fifteen: People who judge you by your past don't belong in your present.‪
Day Sixteen: Look around...Is this where you wanna be? If not, now is the time to decide to change it! The power lies in you.
Day Seventeen: Don't let your thoughts talk you out of the changes you want for yourself. Your body can do anything. It’s just your brain you have to convince! ‪
Day Eighteen: Get up & Go forward! Let go of the past so you'll have a free hand to open the door to your future!
Day Nineteen: They can copy you but they can't be you. Just keep being a better you and get a kick out of them trying to keep up.
Day Twenty: There are quick fixes for everything in life, but greatness is not achieved in one day. It is a process that each of us must experience.
Day Twenty-One: Don't let a bad day make you feel like you have a bad life.
Day Twenty-Two: You can't expect to live a positive life around negative people.
Day Twenty-Three: I Will NEVER lower MY standards, to RAISE someone else's!
Day Twenty-Four: Direct your thoughts today because your thoughts will direct your day.
Day Twenty-Five: ‪Temptation doesn't surrender. You have to come ready to fight everyday!
Day Twenty-Six: If you don't invest in yourself then your dreams will go bankrupt.
Day Twenty-Seven: Not everyone's opinion should be relevant in your life. Stop making irrelevant people relevant.
Day Twenty-Eight: Never let your,"mind"bully your body!
Day Twenty-Ninth: One day, you'll be just a memory for some people. Do your best to be a good one.
Day Thirty: Want to see your biggest opponent? Look in the mirror.
Day Thirty-One: Don't stress. Do your best. Forget the rest

Stephanie Mitchell of Jackson, Shares Inspiring Message with debut Children's Book

At the age of 52 Stephanie Mitchell of Jackson, MS is celebrating a new milestone in her life: becoming a published author.

"I can't believe this day is really here," she says, reflecting on the time she has worked to make something like this a reality. "It feels good to see this dream come true."

BELLA'S DANCE LESSON is the children's book Mitchell wrote with media personality and author Cyrus Webb of Brandon, MS. The story is about a young girl named Bella who wants to do well at a dance audition, but when things take a turn will she be able to pick herself up and keep trying?

"I'm so proud of Stephanie and the story of Bella," says Webb, 39. "This story is going to inspire not only young kids about what they can do even when things don't always go according to plan, but will reinforce for adults as well why they should never give up on their goals and dreams." Webb is also

the author of the inspirational book WORDS I CHOOSE TO LIVE BY, the children's book AUBREY'S WORLD and has co-authored the children's books A.J. AND THE TALENT SHOW with Herschel Dixon of Louisville, KY and STANDRIA'S BIG DREAM with Stanley Clark of Pickens, MS.

BELLA'S DANCE LESSON is available on Amazon here:  http://www.amazon.com/Bellas-Dancing-Lesson-Fall-Down/dp/1508852766/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1426253573&sr=1-1&keywords=bella%27s+dancing+lesson

Stephanie has already been visiting schools and after school programs in the Jackson area sharing the message of Bella.

Her message to anyone out there with a dream? "Don't let anyone tell you what you can't do. With hard work anything is possible."

Listen to Stephanie discuss her book on the radio show Conversations here.

To stay connected with Stephanie email her at smproduction1@yahoo.com. You can reach Cyrus at cawebb4@juno.com or through www.thereadingden.com.

Kimberly Sims' KS Media Group Proves that Dreams Can Come True

When Kimberly Sims couldn't find the opportunities she wanted to pursue her goal and dream of modeling she did what any brave individual would do: she created her own opportunity.

Now the 35 year old single mother of Gulfport, Mississippi has started KS Media Group, a place where others can have their goals and dreams encouraged and nurtured as well as supported.

"We have to stop allowing others to tell us how far our present situation can take us," says Sims. "I know that I am talented. I trust in my abilities. Now it's up to me to share that with the world, and I want to help others do the same thing."

The mission of KS Media Group is to provide an outlet for individuals who are up-and-coming in the entertainment industry (i.e. modeling, acting, dancing, singing) so they have a platform to showcase and promote their talent as well as network with other like-minded visionaries.

"I've been wanting to do this for years," Sims explains, "but I was hesitating...letting doubt and fear stop me. Then I was encouraged by Stanley Clark of Holmes County to just go for it. With him agreeing to join me as a Consultant and Manager I began to take the first steps and do the work to make my dreams come true."

Stanley Clark of Real Deal Entertainment has been pursuing his own passion for music for quite some time and has seen his hard work pay off. His artist Ziggy of Yazoo City, Mississippi is signed to AMS Entertainment and has shared the stage with some of the biggest artists in the industry. Clark says he could see Sims' passion and wanted to help in any way that he could.

"It feels great to know that I inspired Kimberly to do what she loves," he says. "That is what we all have to do. If you don't see doors opening for you then create the opening and be brave enough to walk through it."

Stay connected with the happenings of KS Media Group at www.facebook.com/ksmediagroup. You can contact Kimberly at kimberlysims55@gmail.com and Stanley at sclarkpickens@gmail.com or 1.662.528.0059.

Cyrus Webb Announces New Programs, New Books and more

It's been a busy 2015 for Mississippi native Cyrus Webb.

The 39 year old began the year still celebrating the publication of his inspirational book WORDS I CHOOSE TO LIVE BY, but in February of this year he added a new title to his resume: children's book author!

Joining forces with author Herschel Dixon of Kentucky, Webb co-wrote and published the book A.J. AND THE TALENT SHOW, a book that not just encourages reading but the importance of being yourself. Within weeks the book became a Top 100 Bestseller on Amazon.com! (Webb seen here sharing the message of A.J. with a Pre-K class at John Hopkins Elementary in Jackson, MS)

In March Webb co-wrote two additional children's books with Mississippi authors Stanley Clark (STANDRIA'S BIG DREAM) and Stephanie Mitchell (BELLA'S DANCING LESSON). He also wrote AUBREY'S WORLD. Each of the books share themes of believing in yourself and not allowing challenges to stop you when it comes to pursuing your goals and dreams.

All the titles are available for purchasing on Amazon.

This year Webb also joined forces with Co Star Urban Broadcasting in Little Rock, AR, becoming the voice of their news program. Each weekday he is heard in over 2 dozen cities across the country sharing the news of the day and including entertainment tidbits from his radio show Conversations LIVE. Because of the popularity of the program Webb began hosting Conversations Daily News live weekdays at 7a.m. et/6a.m. ct bringing "the news you need, the conversations you want and the positivity you can't get enough of." The show is in its third week and has already garnered an international following.

You can continue to catch Conversations LIVE radio show each week at www.conversationsliveradio.com.

During the month of April Webb will be touring with his co-authors, sharing the messages of their books and encouraging others to pursue their goals and dreams. For updates visit www.cyruswebbpresents.com. Contact Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616.

A Conversation with Actor Clay Chappell from the movie SELMA

by Cyrus Webb

One of the most talked about movies of the year has been Selma, and those associated with the film have been getting critical acclaim for their roles. One of those who is seeing his character the Registrar get quite a bit of attention is actor Clay Chappell.

“It’s been fantastic,” he says. “Such a ride since the movie came out, but it’s been a blessing. I’m honored to have been a part of it.”

When discussing what about acting initially spot to him Clay says this: “I watched my brothers in one-act plays growing up. I did a play at 10 years old and was told I was a natural born actor. I loved the feeling you get when you are performing. I loved the power in making someone else feel the way that I feel when I see a moving film.”

Over the years Clay has gotten the opportunity to be a part of great projects that have gotten a lot of buzz like Footloose and A Lesson Before Dying. “One of the great things about acting is that you get to be someone else for a little while,” he says. “It’s a lot of fun.”

One of the ways that people have found out about this roles and discussed the movie Selma has been through social media. “Twitter and Facebook allows me to meet others,” Clay says. “It is a great way to get out there and let people know what you have going on and what to look forward to.”

And what has been the key to his success? Clay says it’s being consistent. “You have to be persistent, keeping after it and sticking to it. One role can change your life. I credit my mom and my dad for bringing me up and letting me believe that I can accomplish anything and that all dreams are possible if you just stick with it good things will happen.”

Though Clay has been busy pursuing his own goals and dreams, he hasn’t been too busy to give back to others. “We have a playhouse that does wonderful productions. I love for them to ask me what they should be doing. It’s really a pleasure to pass along advice that I have.”

Going back to the scene in Selma that people continue talking about starring Clay and Oprah, he says it was “truly a blessing.” Like many others he watched the Oprah Winfrey Show and dreamed about one day being on the couch talking with Oprah. “To do a scene with her was really remarkable.”
Talking about the message of Selma, Clay says “it’s so uplifting and powerful. It shows what you can accomplish with strategy and people coming together. (Selma is) everything that a great movie should be.”

Regardless of playing one of the “bad guys” in Selma, Clay says that “most of my comments were we know you really are a nice guy.” He then added with a laugh: “I was happy with it, was proud of it. Oprah was pretty good herself.”

Clay says that being a part of Selma also confirmed for him that he “wants to keep acting, doing good projects that mean something.”

What advice does he give about the importance of pursuing your goals and dreams? “You just can’t give up. If you’re passionate about it, good things will happen if you just keep striving. I know that if I keep working hard I’ll be blessed with more opportunities. Don’t define yourself by a certain pinnacle. If you have something you love to do and you’re working towards it learn to embrace it and enjoy the ride. Enjoy the journey of actually doing it.”

Selma is in theaters now. Stay connected with Clay on Twitter at www.twitter.com/chappellclay.

Global Concepts Charter High School in Buffalo to honor Actress Phylicia Rashad

Global Concepts Charter High School is excited to announce its first annual gala celebration to celebrate its Ruben Santiago-Hudson Fine Arts Center. The event will take place on Friday, May 8, 2015 beginning at 6p.m. at the WNED Studios in Downtown Buffalo, NY.

The RSH Fine Arts Center is a state-of-the-art training center that houses an art studio, black box theatre, and a film/media production computer lab. Global Concepts’ goal for the gala is two-fold: to showcase its students work in the areas of art, music, and theatre. Also, to raise funds to expand our community arts and the Artist-in-Residence programs.

Joining Global Concepts for this special evening will be awarding winning actress/director and recent BET Honors honoree Phylicia Rashad who will be receiving the LEGACY AWARD which will be given to her by none other than Mr. Ruben Santiago-Hudson.

The event will also feature a student art exhibit, a silent auction, performance by the Theatre Dept., dinner, performance by the Chorus and Jazz Ensemble and remarks by Mr. Santiago-Hudson and others.

Opening its doors in 2010, Global Concepts Charter School mission is to be a top-rated educational institution, helping ensure its students' academic progress meet and exceed the State's standards. Global High School wants to be known for their innovative curriculum that prepares students academically, as well as in character, for the world of their future. This special event is just one way of honoring that mission as well as the students and community whom are benefiting from it.

Tickets for this historic black tie event are $45.00 before March 30th and $50.00 afterwards. For more information about the Gala, program ads or tickets to the event contact Charles Clark 716.939.2554, ext. 8906 or cclark@globalccs.org.