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FSIC Hip-Hop, Sports, and Entertainment Task Force

"The Force of Hip-Hop"

The Financial Services Innovation Coalition (FSIC) has recently established the Hip-Hop, Sports, and Entertainment Task Force, a pioneering initiative aimed at galvanizing key players from the Hip-Hop industry, sports, and entertainment sectors. The task force is dedicated to empowering these individuals to become proactive advocates for their communities. By fostering a bridge between these influential realms and policy-making circles, the task force seeks to ensure that the voices and concerns of minority stakeholders are heard and addressed at Federal, State, and local levels, thereby promoting more inclusive and equitable policymaking.

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Task Force Chair

Mike Johns

Founder
Digital Mind State

Mike Johns is an accomplished Futurist and business leader with a history of working on futuristic technologies that drive change. He has a knack to capture market hints and predict the course of the technological landscape across sectors. His significant work in Blockchain AI driven applications has positioned him as one of the most trusted advisors for the global community. Johns leverages his diverse experience and connection to enhance the image and reputation of public figures, artists, businesses, organizations, and agendas that move the world forward. Goal, impact 1 billion people within the next ten years. He has been featured on Fox News, Los Angeles Times, Variety, Black Enterprise as well-appointed 2024 CES Innovation Award Judge and is among Hollywood’s who’s who decision maker. Under his leadership, Digital Mind State has been recognized around the world. Learn more about Mike Johns at https://mikejohns.ceo/

Task Force Members

John “KJ” Balele, ChFC®, WMCP®, CLTC®

Financial Adviser
Coverage Capital

KJ Balele is a veteran financial advisor who counts multiple A-list entertainers as his clients and believes that better policy at the Federal level will level the playing field and provide better opportunities for his clients and the communities he serves. John is dedicated to helping disadvantaged individuals around the country better understand how to manage their money through his special brand of financial literacy.

Sajdah Wendy Muhammad

International Real Estate and Business Developer, Strategist, Urban Historic Preservationist and Founder of The John Edward Group (Consulting)

Proud Member of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP), Multi-Million Dollar Business and Real Estate Developer, Healthcare and Hospital Developer, Thought Leader, Crisis Manager, Emotional Intelligence Coach and Trainer, and Urban Historic Preservationist

Hahz "The Wizard of HAHZ" Terry

CTO
BLKLUV.org

Hahz Terry, known as “The Wizard of HAHZ,” is a blockchain influencer who has been globally educating about virtual real estate since 2021 at NFT.NYC. He has been involved in NFT projects for celebrities, athletes, and brands like Hulu, Audiomack, UMG, and The World Poker Tour, contributing to over $1 million in NFT sales. Hahz managed over $100M in PPC campaigns for Fortune 100 brands (Amazon, Delta, Salesforce, Amex, Walmart, and Marvel) through his Atlanta-based PPC SEO Marketing agency.

Hahz and his wife, Dr. Candy, founded blkluv.org, a 2020 blockchain nonprofit that created a solution for DEI, REJ, and systemic racism with ONE $LUV. They built LUVNFT.com as a Web5 purpose economy that unites the world with $LUV UBI. $LUV is used to barter for services and products. Web5 users are rewarded with $LUV for posting positive content in service to others. “IN LUV WE TRUST.”

Antone Barnes

Founder/CEO
The Brand Architects

Antone Barnes played an important part in the music Industry for over 15 years as a Regional, National, and VP of Marketing at such labels as Roc-A-Fella Records, Sony Music Group, Loud Records, Universal/Motown Records, and Koch Records.  In 2009, he decided to step away from the Music Industry.

In 2010, he started The Brand Architects, a Firm specializing in “Individual/Personal Marketing and Branding” due to the lack of experts in the sports Industry. Clients quickly acknowledged and appreciated his unique Marketing skills, which many others who were already in the industry did not possess.

Emmanuel Eppie

Director
Thurgood Marshall Student Programs

Mr. Eppie builds future leaders. He aims to empower young and older people to pursue their life’s goals and have fun while doing good. He creates opportunities for his mentees and clients to showcase their talents and skills. This is accomplished through strategic relationship networking, business strategies, and supporting their passion projects.

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