Author John L. Brown was born in Latell, LA and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana in 1950. He was taken in by his maternal grandmother in 1963 after being fostered by relatives when his mother died when he was a baby. The year 1963 became pivotal for Brown as he recalled watching John F. Kennedy’s televised speech in which the President challenged the nation “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what can you do for your country” It was after that moment that John began volunteering in the classroom after school, cleaning, serving food in the lunchroom. He recalls being Chaplain for his homeroom class. Brown left high school and joined the Marine Corp in 1968, at the height of the Vietnam conflict. While he was serving in Vietnam he was exposed to Agent Orange and saw lots of combat and was heavily decorated for his service. His honors included a purple heart. After the service, John moved out west, living in Utah, Denver, and Texas. Self-taught he took up the trades of welding, ship fitting, and carpentry to earn a living. His veteran’s benefits allowed him to eventually return to school, where he earned an associate’s degree with an emphasis on Behavioral Science from Merritt College in Oakland, California. In 1983 he began a career with the United States Postal service, retiring after 17 years. The realities of struggle and survival had become the fabric of John’s life during his foster years and became the basis for his latest project, “Mentally Blind: Open Your Eyes” about a disenfranchised America. Now he has taken his vision by Creating a Talk Show called Uplifting Communities Talk Show. He's giving people that's doing positive things in their community a platform to share with people around the world. His motto is ( TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE).

 

Ms. Jai Bio..Jacquie Allen AKA Ms. Jai’ is a proud mother of a daughter and son. Ms. Jai’ is Co-founder with John L Brown the creative creator .and founder of Uplifting Communities Talk Show. Ms. Jai’ host with John L Brown every Sunday on Uplifting Communities Talk Show. She loves what the talk show represents and brings to the community. And she can’t think of a better person to make history with than hear dear friend John. She is not only a radio personality, but she is a Public Speaker, Entrepreneur, a Youth and Community Advocate and an Author. She has been working with at-risk families, children, and teens for numerous year. She has worked with youth at risk in Los Angeles, CA Atlanta, GA and Jacksonville, FL. She has received Volunteer of the Year award several times. She has served as a board member for Why Not Me Campaign Youth Organization. She is a true advocate for educating children, and building positive self-esteems within our children and because of her passion and love for our community; Ms. Jai and her business partner created an educational website in 1993 and they also have other educational merchandise to empower and educate children.

One of her educational jewels is her book for ages 5-10 “Afro-Man and The Protectors Stranger Danger Adventure Book” written by Ms. Jai’ it is created to bring awareness and spark conversation. It is a book that children can read alone or parents and teachers can use it spark conversation Their Afro-Man and The Protectors Stranger Danger Adventure Book animated series Afro-Man and The Protectors, our animated series can be found on FUBU TV, BBTV and HooplakKidz. http://www.afro-man.com/home.html

Ms. Jai’ has a Master’s in Business Management, a degree in Early Education and a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Services and a Master’s degree in Human Services Child and Family Welfare. Her passion for others makes her steadfast in making a difference in her community and it makes her a true Humanitarian. She truly believes together we will make a difference and KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!