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Brad Franklin
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Journalist, Public Speaker, Branding and Marketing Specialist, Freelance
Jackson
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Biography
Brad Franklin has had an extensive career spanning serveral mediums including music, TV, and radio. He has been described as a Hip Hop artist, entrepreneur, digital creator, motivational speaker, writer and activist. Formerly one-half of the critically acclaimed Mississippi hip-hop duo, Crooked Lettaz, with David Banner. He is the President of Ourglass Media Group, a full service branding, entertainment consulting, and artist management company. He is also the Founder/Executive Director of Jackson Indie Music Week, a 7-day music festival in Jackson, MS that has been dubbed the fastest-growing music festival in the southeast. He is also one of the founders of both the Jackson Black Business Expo and Juneteenth on Farish. Franklin hosts Third Coast Radio, a statewide indie music radio show on MPB, The #GoodThingsJXN Show, a community/current affairs show on WRBJ 97.7FM, and he co-hosts The According To Kaz & Queen Podcast with his wife, Queen. Currently, Franklin serves as the Branding and Marketing Director for the Public Health Informatics & Technology (PHIT) program at Jackson State University
Military healthcare and military benefits.
Content
By Brad Franklin, Crooked Lettaz| Mississippi Free Press Verified This has been explained hundreds of times I’m sure, but in light of the current fight to avoid a state takeover in Jackson this legislative session, it bears repeating: Black people can’t be systemically racist. We can be “prejudiced.” We can be “biased.” We can indeed discriminate against someone. But we do not have the historic, political or financial infrastructure to be systemically, structurally or institutionally “racist.” Especially if we’re talking about a place like Mississippi.
By Brad Franklin| The Jackson Advocate Verified Each Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Mississippi was targeted by bomb threats back in February. Jackson State University was amongst that group. On Thurs., Mar. 17, 2022, JSU President Thomas Hudson testified at a public hearing in Washington, DC called by Congressman Bennie Thompson and the House Homeland Security Committee to discuss safety at historically Black institutions. Hudson said the recent attacks make a mockery of how far we’ve come as a nation.
By Brad Franklin| The Jackson Advocate Verified Critics say it could eliminate vital servicesDespite several attempts to rework income tax legislation, the Mississippi House of Representatives and Senate remain conflicted on the future of income tax in the state. Governor Tate Reeves continues to support the elimination of the state income tax, saying it will lead to job and population growth for Mississippi.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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