Ep. 29 The Crossover? Feat. Nick Hamilton, Isaac Bryan, and Karim Webb

10/06/2024 1h 49min
Ep. 29 The Crossover? Feat. Nick Hamilton, Isaac Bryan, and Karim Webb

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For this episode, MHD talks basketball, entrepreneurship, voting and more with Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, Social Entrepreneur Karim Webb and guest host Nick Hamilton of The Nick Hamilton Experience.Nick Hamilton is the founder of Nitecast Media, a platform created to address the perspectives and needs of Black communities and other communities of color. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Nick's passion for writing began in high school under the guidance of his teacher, Mr. Larry Strauss. Despite facing challenges and doubts, Nick's dedication to media led him to create a company that emphasizes authentic storytelling in sports, entertainment, and tech. Nick has worked in the media industry for over 15 years, with his work featured on SIRIUSXM, SB Nation, NBC, AXS.com, AP, iHeartMedia, BBC News, KCBS (Los Angeles), and Forbes. He holds an AA degree in Journalism and Communications from El Camino College. Nitecast Media has covered prestigious events such as The Oscars, ESPYs, BET Awards, and Super Bowls, providing a platform for voices often overlooked by mainstream media.www.instagram.com/nickhamiltonlapodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nh-experience/id1263300531Isaac G. Bryan represents California's 55th Assembly District, including Baldwin Hills, Culver City, and parts of South Los Angeles. He is Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources and the Select Committee on Poverty and Economic Inclusion and serves on several other committees, including Appropriations and Judiciary. Elected Secretary and Treasurer of the California Legislative Black Caucus in 2022, he is a founding member of the Renters Caucus. His legislative achievements include phasing out oil drilling near homes, ending prison gerrymandering, and protecting students from predatory insurance practices. Before his Assembly tenure, Bryan led initiatives addressing racial injustice, served as Director of Organizing for the Million Dollar Hoods project, and authored the first holistic report for Los Angeles on the needs of formerly incarcerated Angelenos.a55.asmdc.orgwww.instagram.com/ib2_realKarim Webb is an Entrepreneurial Activist and Principal at Webb Investments, focusing on economic opportunities in underserved areas. He co-founded Positive Cash Flow (PCF) Restaurant Management, a Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee in Los Angeles, and earned a spot on the 2021 NRN Power List for his industry leadership. Webb serves as President of the Board of Airport Commissioners for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and holds various board positions, including the California Community Foundation and Everytable. He is also a Venture Partner at Slauson & Co., a Partner at Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen, and a spokesperson for BLOOM, a CCF initiative supporting young Black males in South Los Angeles.www.karimwebb.comwww.instagram.com/karimwebbCommunity Announcements:Friends of Hyde Park Book ClubMeetings take place every fourth Saturday of the month from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library For more information, call (323)750-7241 or visit

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