sharing the legacy of Annie Malone
She lead the trail and still does! Sharing the story and legacy of my great grand aunt, Annie Malone.
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About Me
Mr. Bryson founded and is the President/CEO of the Annie Malone Center for Development. The Center is designed to resurrect the story and legacy of Peoria’s Annie Malone, the first black female millionaire. He also became a certified Mental Health First Aider, and founder of the Community Mental Health Educators.
Mr. Bryson provides workshops, seminars, and trainings to educators, businesses, community members and organizations on how to become culturally competent and equipped to recognize the stigma and unique needs and mental health concerns of people of color and to provide community awareness of available mental health resources and services to law enforcement, school educators, businesses, community-based organizations, and community members.
Mr. Bryson has a vast range of experience in human development, education, and employment training programs. He was employed with the City of Peoria’s Workforce Development Program for over seventeen years as Senior Vocational Counselor before moving on to Illinois Central College as a Counselor, and Adjunct Faculty.
He received a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences from Eureka College and a Master’s Degree in Social Science from Illinois State University. Currently, he has been conducting his ‘Stop Tripping Life Skills and Job Readiness Bootcamps” in three local high schools as well as teacher and corporate trainings.
Most recently, Bryson has become a BH365Professional Development trainer and Advisory Board member. BH365 is a team of about 40 historians and researchers who have created a new school curriculum called Black History 365 that explores crucial pieces of history often left out of text books.
EVENTS,WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS
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We are inviting students, educators, businesses, entrepreneurs, and community members to join us to learn how to become change agents or business icons that advocate Annie Malone’s philosophy of community engagement & self-empowerment. Below are some of our events.
- The Hidden Story of Annie Malone
- Servant Leadership Training
- Annie Malone Business & Leadership Luncheon
- Annie Malone Student Luncheon
- Annie Malone Empowerment Conference
- Annie Malone Business, Leadership and Community Engagement Conference
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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- I am celebrating with my grandson, Aunt Annie's induction into Peoria's African American Hall of Fame, February 2020. As a former inductee, it was an honor to receive her award with the next generation.
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- Celebrating the Honorary Annie Malone Place Street naming presented by the City of Peoria, Mayor Rita Ali.
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Peoria Riverfront exhibit honoring the Life and Legacy of Annie Malone.
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