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Bruce George is a multi-faceted professional with roles as a visionary, executive producer, writer, poet, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and social activist. His creative output spans over 37 years, with contributions to major magazines, anthologies, and literary publications. George has adeptly blended his artistic talents with his roles in various media and activism projects.
His business ventures are diverse, including founding the online social network Ning: The People Power Network, which serves as a grassroots platform. He collaborates with Harold Whaley and Terry Cyrus as Virtual Consultants within Second Life, a complex virtual world. George's influence extends to founding the anti-violence/poverty initiative "The American Experiment Peace Project" and serving as the Executive Consultant of Gumbo for the Soul Publications. Since 2007, he has been a dynamic figure in these ventures, highlighting his commitment to social change and community empowerment.
George has won numerous awards, including a "Peabody Award" and a "Miky Award" for his work on "Russell Simmons Presents, Def Poetry" and "Russell Simmons Presents, Def Poetry Jam" on HBO. Additionally, he is recognized for his literary contributions, notably as the author of "The Bandana Republic: A Literary Anthology by Gang Members and Their Affiliates" and as the founder and managing editor of the same anthology in prose format. His work emphasizes themes like branding, business visionaries, overcoming adversity, and social responsibility, underscoring his broad impact across multiple fields.
Speech Topics
The Politics of Art
The Revolutionary Appeal of the Hip Hop & Spoken Word Movements
How to Be a Successful Entrepreneur
The Art of Gang Culture
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