Hip Hop Summit Action Network

Pic1>Ben Chavis Moderator Pic 2>Bun B, Russell Simmons, Terrence Howard Pic 3> Slim Thugga, Lynn Richardson

Pic 1>Russell & Sheila Jackson Lee networking backstage Pic 2> Cong. Sheila Jackson Lee

Pic 1> Bun B takes sometime after summit to offer some advice to attendees

Pic 2> Russell Simmons Pic 3> Mad Hatta & J Mack

Hip Hop Summit Action Network Presents: Get Your Money Right /Financial Empowerment today at TSU.

The panelist consist of Chairman Russell Simmons, President/CEO Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, BET's Alesha Renee, Mad Hatta 97.9 The Box, Slim Thug, Bun B, Actor Terrence Howard, Recording Artist Jeremih, Mortgage Guru Lynn Richardson, Journalist Shannon Buggs, Walmart Regional Finance Director of Walmart Byron Owens.

I was most impressed with mortgage guru Lynn Richardson. She had so many words of wisdom based on her personal experience. One attendant was a jack of all trades and her response was "The sun shines on the whole world, but if you focus it's ray's in one area it can become laser sharp and that's what you want to do. Focus and perfect one area before moving on to the next." Richardson's best advice was to not only pursue academic knowledge but to also pursue financial knowledge as well.

Terrence Howard was recently added to the summit and had some sage advice for the audience. "College and Education is not just for the young." He encourages people of all ages to pursue a degree. The witty outspoken thespian added that he is a actor because he was born with perfect symmetry and the gift of gab but also holds a degree in Chemical engineering and Physics. Handsome, Talented and intelligent. Loves it!

Bun B encouraged the youth to never give up and cited the many times that he wanted to give up were always right before his biggest career breakthroughs.

Slim Thugga informed us that you may have more money then many of the rappers you love and adore. He also advised those pursuing the entertainment industry to always have a back up plan. We also know what his philosophy on strip clubs from watching his satire on the Daily Show. (lol) By the way Slim you looked so "edumacated" with your new cut and specs!

The Madd Hatta encouraged the youth to save while in college and testified to how he was able to save money as well as send some back home to family while attending college.

All in all it was a very enlightening experience and a summit that our youth in today's economy needed to hear.

Get ya Money Right ;>

K. Anntionette