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"We embody culture, integrity, professionalism, genuine sense of pride, ethics, mutual respect, and a commitment to our mission."

Rashida Jabbar

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Mrs. Rashida

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Rashida Jabbar I want to take a moment and say congrats on your "Community Award" This award is awarded to a Woman that I have chosen to be my business partner for the simple fact that this LADY is an absolutely Amazing Awesome Extra Ordinary EXTRAORDINARY Woman of God/Allah that has dedicated her life to be a Humanitarian Of Light... So my Sister.....

"Let You Light Shine....!!!!"

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- Dr. Tracy C. McNair

Co-Founder

About:

From a kinship of community outreach, Ms. Rashida Jabbar and Dr. Tracy C. McNair, have created and developed the Humanitarians Of Light Association – (HOLA), incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization being featured in NBC, CBS and FOX.

The Purpose:

Is to support and improve the effectiveness, sustainability and collaborative efforts of practitioners, grassroots advocates, researchers, educators, stakeholder's and policymakers currently working to improve outcomes for their local communities , charitable agents grounded and committed in the charitable work and programming of Humanitarians Of Light Association – (HOLA).

Mission:

(HOLA) believes that by delivering multiple moments of impact through various experiences will increase rates of positive engagement and behavior, community economic development and unity. (HOLA) seeks to strategically address the critical needs facing inner city low income communities that include but not limited to families and their neighborhoods through collective leadership, community building, support for program and initiative effectiveness, advocacy and economic sustainability.

Full Bio

Mrs. Rashida Jabbar

Affiliates

Ms. Rashida Jabbar is a member of the National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment, Inc. organization (NABFEME). In 2000, NABFEME was launched at the Urban Network Conference. Founded in 1999 by music industry executive Ms. Johnnie Walker, NABFEME is dedicated to the empowerment of women of color in recorded music, sports, media and related entertainment industry fields... NABFEME is committed to the development of support programs and the creation of alliances that will assist our members in achieving their personal and professional goals.

Encouraging the youth to be the their greatest.

They are the

future

Mentoring Program

• Our Mentoring Program is an independent interactive exercise-based course incorporating various related programs offered by coalition participants.

• Tools:
  
• Engage youth & adults in art, music, media, sports, on-line and printed publications, as a way to problem solve.
  
• Art, music, and various forms of media. Specific images will be incorporated in surroundings, group evaluation of popular music, videos, and movies, the messages it sends, and what makes one respond to or mimic what’s in the media. Provide example of music and media that is positive and appealing. Have students create their own media…the let them choose the format.
  
• Writing - have various exercises that help reinforce the art of writing by hand from note taking, journaling, creating written plans, etc.
  

• Etiquette Across Cultures:
  
• To provide participants with modern manners, basic etiquette skills, including both verbal and nonverbal forms of communication, Also, to educate participates on different cultural norms from generational culture, ethnic culture, regional culture, and various cultures across the globe, code of behavior based on kindness and consideration towards others in personal life and professional life getting ahead in business, dress for success, common courtesies -every day manners, formalities names and titles, table manners, balls and dance, modern manners, social media etiquette.
  

• Multimedia, Visual, Audio, Performing Arts and Youth Development:
  
• We engage participants in the art of sound through music, color, music, media, theater, photography, film production, on-line and printed publications. Artistic images will be incorporated in surroundings, group evaluation of popular music, videos, and movies, the messages it sends, and what makes one respond to or mimic what’s in the media.
  

Health & Wellness

Program

• The mission is to promote the well-being of people in the community (and surrounding areas) by providing accessible, non-discriminatory, health & wellness resources, based in trust, respect, confidentiality, and compassion. Our vision is a socially and environmentally conscious community that is concerned with physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral well-being of the urban community.

• Life Coaching:
  
• A life coach is a type of wellness professional who helps people make progress in their lives in order to attain greater fulfillment. Life coaches aid their clients in improving their relationships, careers, and day-to-day lives.
  

• DBT: Practitioners:
  
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides clients with new skills to manage painful emotions and decrease conflict in relationships. DBT specifically focuses on providing therapeutic skills in four key areas.
  

• Mindfulness
  
• focuses on improving an individual's ability to accept and be present in the current moment. Distress tolerance is geared toward increasing a person’s tolerance of negative emotion, rather than trying to escape from it. Emotion regulation covers strategies to manage and change intense emotions that are causing problems in a person’s life. Interpersonal effectiveness consists of techniques that allow a person to communicate with others in a way that is assertive, maintains self-respect, and strengthens relationships.
  

• PTSD: Practitioners:
  
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.
  

• Healthy Living Retreat:
  
• Holistic Healthy Lifestyle & Nutritional eating skills.
  

Training Program

• Our Training Program is designed for Career development, training and life coaching for employability success, career and trade basic “Introductory Performance-Based” education in the fields of automotive technology, computer technology “IT”, and construction / maintenance and more, an intensive collaboration which will provide teens, young adults, adults, with life coaching, job-readiness training, trade education, and the opportunities for career placement collaborative partnerships.
  

• Our program offers basic “Introductory Performance-Based” training activities that utilize a series of customized training modules in a practical, easy to understand approach for training participants. Our programs are taught by industry veterans that actively work in the automotive, electrical, IT, construction and or maintenance field. The programs goal is to provide the basic skills to start someone on the path to become part of the trained workforce.
  

• The training program will cover nearly all areas of the chosen industry with a wide range of materials, equipment, and tools, along with how, where, and why they are used. This method will allow students to not only visualize but recognize what tools and pieces of equipment are most effective and acceptable for various applications. We will also enable students to further understand issues of construct-ability and safety on job sites.
  

ABC's of Literacy

Program

• A. Literacy, B. Financial Literacy, C. Computer Literacy
  

• Incoming Assessment:
  
• Recognizing that participants have different learning styles, find or develop an assessment tool that: checks visual acuity, profiles emotional health, nutritional practices and the physical, as well as emotional environment of participant. The results of this assessment will enable a more individualized approach to learning that will maximize individual success outcomes.
  

• Areas of Impact:
  
• Literacy: Generically, literacy is the ability, condition or quality to read, write, and count (numeric comprehension). However, contemporarily, and operationally, literacy is more than simply having the ability to read, write and count, literacy is linked to life skills and cultural awareness.
  

• Goal:
  
• Literacy skills will be interwoven into all aspects of programming. One measurement tool that will be used is for program participants to be reading, writing, and comprehending at grade and all age levels.
  

Life Skills Program

• Critical Thinking:
• recognize unstated assumptions and values, comprehend and use language with accuracy, clarity, and discernment, interpret data to appraise evidence and evaluate arguments.
  

• Life Coaching:
• Promotes the building of character and self –confidence and provide interactive life coaching activities. Assess and meet participant’s needs such as alternative solution to gang violence presentations related to personal development and interpersonal relationships cultural and educational experiences father and son relationship building.
  

• NOTE:
• Programming will be interactive exercises incorporating various activities while engaging participants in art, entertainment, media, on-line and printed publications as way to problem solve. Workshop in programming that will engage participants in various forms of art, musical arts, entertainment, creative writing, theater.
  

co-founder

Full Bio

Dr. Tracy C. McNair

"My holistic method approach includes Core Components that assist in the determination of root causes of problems in the lives of at-risk youth and inner-city low-income communities that also address and more importantly, help to rectify those issues.

The programs I have developed or coordinated have a proven record of addressing cognitive, behavioral & emotional capacities that increase protective factors among youth & inner-city low-income communities. The overall focus can be summed up in three words: HELP, HEALING, HOPE!" ~ Dr. Tracy C. McNair, Ph.D.

In 2018 Dr. Tracy C. McNair, along with his business partner Ms. Rashida Jabbar in association with McNair Associates, Inc. created and developed Alternatives to Recidivism Series Conferences and Resource Fairs with the vision as humanitarians is to help and aid with the efforts of diminishing recidivism! Conferences and Resource Fairs brings film, entertainment, resources, programs, leaders, community action, encouragement and hope together.

Our work consists of bringing together bright minds to give talks, that are idea-focused, on a wide range of subjects, to foster learning, inspiration, and hope– and provoke conversations and actions that matter.

Our conferences and resource fairs mission is to promote Education, Restorative Justice, Social Responsibly & Healing Communities.

Affiliates

Board Of Advisors

Barbara Montgomery

International Business Development, Speaker – Educator, Health Professional & Jazz Musician. As an innovative International business development woman, with a demonstrated history of success in diverse industries including music (production, publishing, supervision, licensing), film/television and related platforms, financial services, internet services, health/wellness and fitness industries, cosmetics and skincare, education and training, weight management, age management, and non-profit organizations.

In 2008 Ms. Montgomery Executive Director and founder of The Farmhouse Retreat Center an intimate, temporary haven, a safe space to heal and to help others. It began as a retreat for youth experiencing the traumas of gun violence and for artists of all kinds to create and share experiences using the arts as the medium to begin to restore balance. It accommodates the need we all have, individually and collectively, for an oasis of peace, calm, and creativity, for reflection, restoration, and rejuvenation. As such, it is open to individuals, families, and community groups of local, national or international scope, school groups, businesses--in essence, to each and every one of us--to use in whatever way is beneficial. Also, in 2008 Ms. Montgomery became an Practitioner and Owner of the Optimal Wellness Center a integrative and Holistic Healthcare Center; Orthomolecular Medicine; Pediatric Neurological Development and Organization

In 2005 Ms. Montgomery opened Shopwisely.net a Global e-commerce and product brokerage. For over 30 years Ms. Montgomery became the owner and CEO of MBB Globa. MBB Global has a diverse portfolio of businesses encompassing international business development, health and wellness, weight management, age management, cosmetics and skin care, financial services, internet services, consulting, educational and training services, non-profit organization, and the entertainment industries. In addition to owning and operating Two Beans Music (BMI)/ Mr. Bean & Bumpy Music, Inc (ASCAP)/Bjazz Records/B & Bjazz…

In 2020 Ms. Montgomery after many years of dedicated unconditional work with Ms. Rashida Jabbar accepted the task of becoming a member of the Advisory Board of the Humanitarians Of Light Association a 501C(3) nonprofit organization.

Amin Porter-Jabbar

Leading the initiative for Re-Entry, Amin Porter- Jabbar has the experience, the knowledge, and the will power to push change in the community. Through actively mentoring the youth and adults, public speaking, Testing out new programs, and so much more, Amin has been at the forefront of purpose and resiliency for Humanitarians of Light Association.

With his expertise spanning areas including the music industry, well known and respected, connected with true leaders, Amin sets the example for his community. He has survived struggle, conquered dreams, and stood tall against adversity & statistics that are conusming our families daily within our communities.

2022 has garnered a new initiative, leading those who are re-entering society into bettering themselves through education, technical training, and job placement resourcing. Amin is working to empower those who would not normally have access to technological certifications, career opportunities, and such because of prior convictions, or lack of resources available to individuals re-entering society.

As a family man, husband, father, and businessman, Amin is setting the tone for the youth and impacting not just our often forgotten loved ones, but our entire community.

Ebony Vick

Mother, Entrepreneur, Corporate Contributor, Community Activist, Volunteer & Philanthropist, Life Mentor, Business Consultant, Best Selling Author in short read Self Help books, & award winning Hip Hop Artist/Songwriter. Through philanthropic efforts working with Dallas Leadership Foundation, Stand 4 Sisterhood, Innovation Design & Entrepreneurship Academy, The Black Academy of Arts & Letters, and many other organizations, Ms Vick was able to find her passion in helping improve the lives of those who share in her community. Ms Rashida Jabbar has been a mentor, friend, & partner in the fight to save our community from the detrimental situation it is in, and when asked, Ms Vick was elated to join the Advisory Board for Humanitarians of Light Association, a 501C(3) non profit orgnaization in 2022.

Also In 2022, Ms Vick has sits as co-chair for "The Welcome Committee", "External Connections", and "Black History Month" for the organization "Blacks At Microsoft", dedicated to further enhancing the social, economic, and overall success of Black People, through her corporate position with Technology leader, Microsoft. Through this role Ms Vick has opened the door for multiple Non Profit organizations to become a part of a huge network of volunteers, philanthropists, opportunities, & more. Ms Vick was nominated for the GAMD Excellence Award for "Most Enthusiatic" with Microsoft. She also holds awards for Top ACR Delivery Team in 2021, #betterTogether Award & Diversity & Inclusion Champion through Microsoft, 2019 & 2018 respectively for her contributions to collaborating, allying, & promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for the entire organization.

Also in 2021, Ms Vick was awarded with the 2021 Virtual Power Mentoring Award through the Dallas Leadership Foundation.

In 2020, Ms Vick obtained an Associate of Arts, with a major in Business, securing membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars & The National Society of Leadership Success through her academic performance and contribution to leadership, scholarship, & service.

In 2020, Ms Vick was also awarded a plaque for placing #21 on the 2013 DRT National Top Independent Airplay Charts, a first for female hip hop artists in Dallas, Tx, in recognition of her contribution to music and airplay statistics. Ms Vick is an executive for an independent entertainment label, owns her own publishing company, Konscious Kulture Publishing, and has obtained producer credits, song writing credits for her own music as well as others. As an artist, she has collaborated with multi-platinum recording artist Mr Servon, XXL Freshman, Molly Brazy, and more. Currently, Ms Vick serves as a consultant, volunteer, and advisor for The Black Academy of Arts & Letters, where she has performed, volunteered, donated, and more in an effort to keep cultural arts alive and available to the underrepresented youth in Dallas, Tx.

In 2019 Ms Vick obtained a best seller & #1 New Release in 30 minute Self Help short reads with her 1st ebook, "Being The Bigger Person: A Plus Size Thought For A Small Minded World", focused on loving your body and combatting mental health triggers & eating disorders. She has since released her second ebook, a guide dedicated to helping independent artists navigate the music industry.

Reverend. Lewis Nash, Sr.

Allow me to introduce to you Reverend. Lewis Nash, Sr., the pastor of Faith & Deliverance Kingdom Worship Center and a life-long resident of North Philadelphia. As active member of Local 332. Rev. Nash is known for his qualities as a man of integrity and ethics Rev. Nash, is no stranger to hard work and self-reliance; coupled with compassion and service to the community. Coming from humble beginnings Rev. Nash, attended Philadelphia public schools and went to work at age 7 shining shoes. As a young adult Rev. Nash, began a career in the construction trade and has been a member of Local 332 for over 30 years.

For over 20 years Rev. Nash, has been actively involved in developing the North Philadelphia community. As a husband and a father who is concerned about the future of his community Rev. Nash, has been committed to the well-being of the residents of his community. In 2000 Rev. Nash, founded Mankind Against Poverty - (MAP) Holistic CDC a 501C(3) non-profit organization with the mission to improve the economic, educational, physical, social, and spiritual status of those less fortunate in North Philadelphia. Also, in 2002 Rev. Nash Co-founded The Philadelphia Interfaith Coalition with the vison to mission bridge the Gaps between other faiths. As a community organizer Rev. Nash, has created working relationships with key city and state officials and a wide array of community organizations. Playing a vital role in negotiating the development of North Philadelphia business corridors and becoming one of the forefront planners of the new Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) development project. This milestone translates into 650 million dollars invested in the North Philadelphia community. That brought an estimated 250 jobs for both Union and Non-Union workers for Philadelphia.

In 2020 the Reverend. Lewis Nash, Sr., accepted the task of becoming a member of the Advisory Board of the Humanitarians Of Light Association a 501C(3) nonprofit organization.

Dr. Frank L. Turner Jr., (JD) Esquire

Acquired components of Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center Field of Study Intellectual Property, Corporate, and International Comparative Law. As the CEO of the Law Office of Frank L. Turner Jr he represented small business owners, property owners and tenants, as well as small corporations and partnerships for several years, helping clients with transactional issues as well as dispute resolution and litigation. As a humanitarian and advocate Dr. Turner has aided in the expungements process and has become a notable public speaker about criminal law in Pennsylvania. Dr. Turner specializes in Corporate formation; Civil Litigation; Real Estate and Construction Litigation; Trademark Infringement Litigation; Trademark Registration; Real Estate Contracts; Property Owner/Tenant Issues and Property Management.

In 2016 Dr. Turner has managed judicial and trustee sales for large portfolio of residential home loans; handed regulatory compliance, managed appraisals and bidding, suspensions and postponements; worked with outside counsel toward the completion of foreclosures nationally; created job aids for departmental procedures and statutory compliance. Also making preliminary determinations of past foreclosures’ compliance with federal statutes, including Servicemembers’ Credit Relief Act (SCRA), pursuant to DOJ consent order.

In 2012 Dr. Turner's post graduate work consisted of coordinating arts related legal services for clients ranging from arts organizations to individual artists. In addition to performing client intakes, in-person client interviews, legal research, placing clients with volunteer attorneys. Dr. Turner has drafted legal memoranda and client materials regarding Anti-SLAPP legislation and copyright enforcement mechanisms, reviewing and analyzing non-profit incorporation and IRS registration. Mr. Turner also drafted pleadings, managed client relations, completed intake/case review in the areas of consumer finance law, bankruptcies, creditor defense, entitlement claims.

As a Legal Intern Dr. Turner was no stranger to hard work and remotely created and maintained online help system for contract management web application. Evaluated and helped develop critical legal informatics feature for contract management web application. Prepared and drafted legal documents, contracts and license agreements for music, and entertainment industry clients; Assisted in 501(c)3 application process for youth sports organization.

Over the years Dr. Turner has volunteered for several organizations such as Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity: Helping client intake, searching and analyzing criminal records for eligibility for expungement or redaction; Speaking at workshops and clinics covering PA criminal record expungement processes; Drafting and filing petitions for the expungement or redaction of Philadelphia County criminal records. The Coalition Against Mass Incarceration: Through community outreach and education. Organized and lead public programs about criminal justice and the National Lawyers Guild: provided legal support for political activists, protesters and movements for social change, including Know Your Rights and Legal Observer trainings.

In 2020 the Dr. Turner accepted the task of becoming a member of the Advisory Board of the Humanitarians Of Light Association a 501C(3) nonprofit organization.

Honorable Imam Farid W. Rasool

Allow us to introduce to you the Honorable Imam Farid W. Rasool (aka Imam Farid), the resident Imam of Masjid As-Sabiqun in Chester, PA, since 1991. 1979 Imam Farid received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, compliments Virginia State University Petersburg, VA. In addition to being the leader of one of the largest Masjid in the Delaware Valley, Imam Farid has been a predominant staple community leader for over forty years.

As a dedicated educator and Dean of Boys at the Sister Clara Muhammad School in Philadelphia, PA… Imam Farid continued his work as a leader, becoming a member of the Majlis Ash-Shura for the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley in 1990. In addition, Imam Farid continued to put his passion into action and became the Chairman of the Majlis Ash Shura’s Youth & Education Committee.

As the Founder and Director of Education of The Institute of Islamic Studies of Chester, PA, the first-ever Islamic School in the City of Chester. Imam Farid successfully created, developed, and acclimated a unique scholarly academic curriculum for studying the Quran domestically and abroad.

Due to his dynamic ability to cultivate his humanitarian work, Imam Farid has become one of the most sought-after Professional Public Speakers for conferences, public schools, conferences & symposiums. Imam Farid's focus as a public speaker is morality and ethics attitudes, behavior, and mannerisms that build on human development.

As the founding partner of Man Power & Associates Inc., a 501C(3) nonprofit corporation With a mission to facilitate the necessary pathways, which organize structured means of access to career development and personal progression to gainful employment, thereby resulting in sustained families and individuals, who become self-sufficient with no need for subsidies for life’s pursuits, Man Power & Associates Inc. objective is to utilize workshops and training programs addressing literacy, life skills ability, job readiness along with financial planning and management. We provide counseling for family maintenance and mentorship for a healthy family life, including holistic awareness for good health.

In 2020, the Honorable Imam Farid W. Rasool, after many years of dedicated unconditional work with Ms. Rashida Jabbar and Dr. Tracy C. McNair, accepted the task of becoming a member of the Advisory Board of the Humanitarians Of Light Association, a 501C (3) nonprofit organization.

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