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Gregg L. Greer or also known as Amir Al-Hakim Shakur born (March 26, 1972) is a Public Speaker, Minister, American Journalist, Filmmaker, Author, Economist and Social Scientist. Greer is the Founder of Freedom First International and a prominent American National Civil Rights Leader. Also, Greer is the Founder of Black America World News. Greer is a Leader with the United Nations League of Nations Faith Assemblies Consortium. LON’FAC as well as a Global Citizen.
Greer has lectured on global diversity, establishing social and civic engagement, the history of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Human Rights, Aids(HIV) in communities, American Practical Government Leadership, social activism, youth in America, and the African-American Experience, among other topics. Greer has addressed conferences, universities and religious institutions across Urban America. Greer is a specialist in Criminal Justice, Community Justice, Victim Advocacy and Leadership.
Greer stands out on the prominent list of the growing names of Motivational Speakers in the world. He is a renowned Corporate Trainer, Mentor, Lifestyle Coach & Inspirational Author, as well as a loving father and grandfather. His passion is empowering people to have a larger vision for their lives by connecting to and unleashing the greatness within them.
His contributions to the website have focused on civil rights, violence, as well as allegations of police brutality, especially toward the black community.
He hosts the nationally syndicated radio show One World Talks with Gregg L. Greer and was a contributor for The Huffington Post. He is also the founder of Black America World News and a correspondent and political commentator for Apolitical America. Greer can be heard around the country on Soul Uprising a nationally known inspirational Talk show with features news and guest from around the world. (see promo above)
PERSONAL LIFE
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Greer was born in Chicago, IL in 1972. An evangelical Christian, Greer devoted his efforts into the ministry. He was ordained to ministry and accepted his calling at the age of 16. After working various Pastoral ministry positions around and quickly became one of the county’s most influential faith leaders. Greer was concentrated to Bishop under Bishop Don Adams and Dr.Williams leaders. He currently resides in Chicago, IL with his wife, Tonya.
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Greer was born in Chicago, IL in 1972. An evangelical Christian, Greer devoted his efforts into the ministry. He attended Governors State University,in Illinois where he majors in Criminal Justice and Journalism, a Master of Divinity degree at, Liberty University and currently working toward a Doctor of Ministry degree at Andersonville Theological Seminary.
CAREER
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Gregg L. Greer’s One World Talks is a nationally syndicated radio personality and host of The Show. The show is currently in partnership with Blog Talk Radio and (Digital Air America Radio Networks).
The show airs weekday afternoon’s from est. The show is syndicated by One World Transatlantic Global Media and is heard in over 30 media markets nationwide with thousands of listeners daily.
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AWARDS
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2017: McCormick Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Focus Award.
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2019: Love Award. New Life Harvest Ministries
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
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GALLERY
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VIDEO GALLERY
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REFERENCES
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New York Times
NY Times: In the Name of “Humanity” We Must Violently Prevent “Fascist” Inauguration
Chicago Tribune
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/87811130-132.html
CNN
http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1281085
Chicago Defender
Huffington Post
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-stronghold-of-injustice-in-black-america-that-easily_us_5a1766efe4b068a3ca6df731
Chicago SunTimes
ABC 7 Chicago
https://abc7chicago.com/news/memory-of-rekia-boyd-honored-at-douglas-park-event/1363003/
The Atlantic
SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES
http://www.sfltimes.com/uncategorized/march-pays-tribute-to-Trayvon
THE GUARDIAN
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/feb/28/homan-square-protest-chicago-police-black-site
EXTERNAL LINKS
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Official website
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Articles on Huffington Post
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Gregg L. Greer on IMDb
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Gregg L. Greer: Meet Gregg L. Greer, Don Adams, & Joseph Pughsley of Freedom First International’ VoyageChicago.com (2017 interview)
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Gregg L.Greer YouTube Page
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Gregg L.Greer Vimeo Page
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Gregg L. Greer About Me