Press Releases
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Award-Winning "Kemet: One Nation, Many Journeys" PSA Highlights Black History Month
February 1, 2026 Announcements
Joe Young is sharing a powerful message of history and unity through "Kemet: One Nation, Many Journeys", filmed at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The PSA is part of a campaign that draws focus on America's immigrant history that spans 250 years.
Emmy Award Winner Sir Shefik Makes His Carnegie Hall Debut
Shefik is media personality, philanthropist, and technology maven, whose work spans television, technology, science, and the arts. He recently earned an Emmy Award for his role as Technical Production Manager with NBC and Peacock.
Photo Credit: Joose Bogans / NASA Space Apps Yonkers
Sir Shefik Receives Proclamation from New York State Senate and Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins
On the occasion of the 2025 NASA International Space Apps Challenge presented by NASA Space Apps Yonkers, Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins honored philanthropist and technology maven Sir Shefik Macauley with a Proclamation from New York State Senate.
NASA Space Apps Yonkers Partners with Royal Ghassanid Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2025 Global Innovation Challenge
September 5, 2025 Announcements
Royal Ghassanid Academy of Arts and Sciences is a high academic institution, with representation in Lebanon, Jordan, Brazil, United States, and Canada. Its purpose is to congregate scholars to promote culture in all its manifestations and expressions.
NASA Space Apps Yonkers Partners with Royal House of Ghassan for 2025 Global Innovation Challenge
Sovereign Imperial and Royal House of Ghassan is a cultural institution with ancient roots in the Middle East, recognized by Lebanon through presidential decree and holding Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
Photo Credit: Matthew Stankewicz / NASA Space Apps Yonkers
NASA Space Apps Yonkers Officially Opens for 2025 Event Registration
Registration for the 2025 NASA International Space Apps Challenge is now open. Join NASA Space Apps Yonkers on October 4–5, 2025 in Yonkers, New York at YWCA Yonkers, and be a part of the largest annual global hackathon. There is no cost to participate.
Photo Credit: Shefik presents Invocation
Shefik Appointed Local Lead of NASA Space Apps Yonkers
Sir Shefik Macauley is an Emmy Award winner and a long-time resident of Yonkers, New York. He was officially appointed as Managing Director and Local Lead of NASA Space Apps Yonkers, which is a host city event for NASA International Space Apps Challenge.
Photo Credit: Shefik presents Invocation
Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 9th Annual Shorty Impact Awards
Media personality Shefik returns as an official judge for the 9th Annual Shorty Impact Awards. This year's winners include Sony Pictures Animation, 7-Eleven, NBCUniversal, Justice Defense Fund, FOX Sports, J.P Morgan Wealth Management, and Walgreens.
Photo Credit: Shefik presents Invocation
Sir Shefik Receives Citation Award from Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. and Village of Hempstead, New York
On the occasion of the 50th Annual Harambee Festival presented by Harambee Dallas, Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. honored media personality, philanthropist, and technology maven Sir Shefik Macauley with a Citation Award from Village of Hempstead, New York.
Photo Credit: Shefik presents Invocation
Sir Shefik Receives Proclamation from New York State Senate and Senator Kevin Thomas
On the occasion of the 50th Annual Harambee Festival presented by Harambee Dallas, New York State Senator Kevin Thomas honored media personality, philanthropist, and technology maven Sir Shefik Macauley with a Proclamation from New York State Senate.
Sir Shefik Receives President's Lifetime Achievement Award from President Biden
The President's Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes, celebrates, and holds up as role models Americans making a positive impact as engaged and deeply committed volunteers. Sir Shefik was honored for his charitable work throughout his impressive life.
Photo Credit: Sean K. Fitzpatrick / Shefik presents Invocation
Shefik Celebrates 8-Year Anniversary of His Syndicated Radio Show
Since its debut on July 4, 2016, the nationally syndicated, terrestrial radio show "Shefik presents Invocation", as well as its accompanying website, has won over 40 industry awards. The website serves as a conduit for discussion of the show.
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Sir Shefik Receives Citation Award from Michaelle C. Solages of New York State Assembly
On the occasion of the 4th Annual Elmont Juneteenth Celebration Festival, Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages honored media personality, philanthropist, and technology maven Sir Shefik Macauley with a Citation Award from New York State Assembly.
Photo Credit: LeShawn Walker / Shefik presents Invocation
Sir Shefik Receives Certificate of Recognition from Town of Hempstead, New York in 2024
On the occasion of the 4th Annual Elmont Juneteenth Celebration Festival, representatives from the Town of Hempstead, New York honored media personality, philanthropist, and technology maven Sir Shefik Macauley with a Certificate of Recognition.
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Sir Shefik Receives Citation Award from Carrié Solages of Nassau County Legislature
On the occasion of the 4th Annual Elmont Juneteenth Celebration Festival, County Legislator Solages honored media personality, philanthropist, and technology maven Sir Shefik Macauley with a Citation Award from Nassau County Legislature.
Photo Credit: Sean K. Fitzpatrick / Shefik presents Invocation
Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 16th Annual Shorty Awards
Shefik returns as an official judge for the 16th Annual Shorty Awards. This year's winners and honorees included campaigns by Chicago Bulls, Google, Adobe, Samsung Electronics America, Marriott Bonvoy, State Farm, Peacock, Microsoft, Crayola, and Zenith.
Photo Credit: Sean K. Fitzpatrick / Shefik presents Invocation
Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 45th Annual Telly Awards
Telly Awards, the world's largest honor for video and television across all screens, has announced its 45th annual winners. Winners include ESPN, Calvin Klein, The Michael J. Fox Foundation, NASA, Drake, Ludacris, Barbie, Walmart, and Sesame Workshop.
Photo Credit: Sean K. Fitzpatrick / Shefik presents Invocation
Shefik Returns as Associate Judge for 28th Annual Webby Awards
Media personality Shefik returns as an Associate Judge for the 28th Annual Webby Awards. This year's winners include Adam Driver, Jay-Z, Jimmy Fallon, Michelle Obama, NASA, Netflix, Ryan Gosling, Taylor Swift, Snoop Dogg, Timothée Chalamet, and Yoko Ono.
Photo Credit: LeShawn Walker / Shefik presents Invocation
Shefik Receives Commission of Kentucky Colonel from Governor Andy Beshear
Media personality Shefik was bestowed with the commission of Kentucky Colonel from Governor Beshear, for his philanthropic work. Shefik has reached a notable milestone, dedicating decades of mindset and innate resources to the mission of helping others.
Photo Credit: LeShawn Walker / Shefik presents Invocation
Shefik Receives 2nd Volunteer Service Award From President Biden for Charity Work in 2023
The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes, celebrates, and holds up as role models Americans making a positive impact as engaged and deeply committed volunteers. Shefik has been honored for his charitable work throughout the 2023 fiscal year.
Photo Credit: Shefik presents Invocation
Shefik Receives Volunteer Service Award From President Biden for Charity Work in 2022
The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes, celebrates, and holds up as role models Americans making a positive impact as engaged and deeply committed volunteers. Shefik has been honored for his charitable work throughout the 2022 fiscal year.
Photo Credit: Nick Rienzi / Shefik presents Invocation
Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 3rd Annual Anthem Awards
Shefik was named a judge for the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards. This year's winners include Matt Damon, Kevin Bacon, Selma Blair, Misty Copeland, ABC News, American Red Cross, BBC Studios, Clinton Foundation, EY, GLAAD, Google, LinkedIn, Paramount, and UNICEF.
Photo Credit: Sean K. Fitzpatrick / Shefik presents Invocation
Shefik Reaches Milestone of Over 1 Million Monthly Listeners With His Syndicated Radio Show
December 5, 2023 Announcements
As of July 4, 2023, it was 7 years ago that media personality Shefik launched his radio show, "Shefik presents Invocation". Upon deeper analysis of the statistics since March 2023, the radio show has amassed over 1 million enlightened listeners monthly.
Photo Credit: Nick Rienzi / Shefik presents Invocation
Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 8th Annual Shorty Impact Awards
Media personality Shefik returns as an official judge for the 8th Annual Shorty Impact Awards. This year's winners include Comic Relief US, UNICEF, MTV, Barbie, GoFundMe, McKinsey, Delta Air Lines, Mastercard, Al Jazeera, Cartoon Network, WWE, and more.
Photo Credit: Tony Smith / Photo Illusions
Shefik Teams With LaShone Law and YWCA to Host 49th Annual Harambee Festival in Dallas
For the 4th consecutive year, media personality Shefik is hosting the 49th Annual Harambee Festival live. The festival is the oldest and largest African-American cultural event in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex of Texas, with over 15,000 in attendance.
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