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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' at TopBuzz
Machine learning meets trending news, viral videos, funny gifs, and so much more.

October 7, 2017 Distribution

At TopBuzz, media personality Shefik launches content from his self-produced series, "Shefik presents Invocation". TopBuzz is a platform committed to helping content creators reach new communities and more readers by using machine-learning algorithms.

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Shefik Wins 3 dotCOMM Awards for His Syndicated Radio Show
2 dotCOMM Platinum Award and 1 dotCOMM Gold Award

October 9, 2017 Accolades

The international competition dotCOMM Awards honors excellence in web creativity and digital communication. Shefik has won a total of three awards in the 2017 competition for his nationally-syndicated terrestrial radio show, "Shefik presents Invocation".

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Shefik Wins 4 MarCom Awards in 2017 for His Syndicated Radio Show
2 MarCom Gold Awards and 2 MarCom Honorable Mention Awards

October 16, 2017 Accolades

MarCom Awards is an international creative competition that recognizes outstanding achievement by marketing and communication professionals. Media personality Shefik has won four awards in 2017, bringing his grand total to seven overall.

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Shefik Named a Judge at Local Miss America Competition
The winners will move on to compete for the state title of Miss New Jersey 2018.

October 19, 2017 Judging

Media personality Shefik has been named a judge at a local Miss America competition, where he completed his initial duties by aiding in the 2018 crowning of Miss Northern Lakes, Miss Northern Highlands, and Miss North Jersey.

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Shefik Wins Vega Digital Award for the Website of His Syndicated Show
Arcturus Award

November 20, 2017 Accolades

Vega Digital Awards is an international competition catered to all creative professionals who inspire through concept, writing, or design via traditional or electronic media. Internationally syndicated media personality Shefik has won an award in 2017.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' at GodTube
GodTube is a proud member of the Salem Web Network, a subsidiary of Salem Media Group.

November 20, 2017 Distribution

At GodTube, media personality Shefik launches content from his self-produced series, "Shefik presents Invocation". GodTube is a video sharing platform, offering online videos with faith-based, family friendly content.

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Shefik Appointed Official Member at Forbes Technology Council
Shefik is currently celebrating his 20th anniversary in the professional workforce.

November 21, 2017 Announcements

Media personality and technology maven Shefik has been appointed Official Member to the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives. Membership is based upon professional accomplishments.

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Shefik Named Guest Speaker at YWCA Yonkers
For over a century, the organization has served and taken action on behalf of women and girls.

December 7, 2017 Appearances

Media personality Shefik will serve as Guest Speaker at a holiday fundraiser, to be held at YWCA Yonkers, an affiliate of YWCA USA, the country’s oldest and largest women’s membership movement. YWCA Yonkers first opened its doors in 1892.

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Shefik Wins 2 Communicator Awards for His Syndicated Radio Show
2 Communicator Awards of Excellence

December 13, 2017 Accolades

Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring creative excellence for communications professionals. Media personality Shefik has won two awards in 2017, at the highest honor that can be bestowed.

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Shefik to Be Honored at 2nd Annual Men of Excellence Awards
Shefik is currently celebrating his 20th anniversary in the professional workforce.

December 15, 2017 Accolades

Media personality and technology maven Shefik is set to be honored at the 2nd Annual Men of Excellence Awards. A total of 35 honorees will be celebrated, which also includes Grammy Award winner and NAACP Image Award nominee Bishop Hezekiah Walker.

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Shefik Signs Video Distribution Deal With It's Relevant TV
Shefik's video productions can already be viewed at heavily trafficked locations, such as a 10,000 seat sports arena.

January 30, 2018 Distribution

Shefik has signed a distribution deal with It's Relevant TV, for content he self-produces for broadcast via outlets in 20 states throughout the United States, inclusive of medical offices, car dealerships, restaurants, salons, malls, and sports arenas.

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Shefik and Eloisa Diaz-Sanz to Host Documentary Screening for Rapacon
The documentary is being presented in association with City Council Member André Wallace of Mount Vernon, New York.

January 31, 2018 Appearances

Mount Vernon Film Festival will present a documentary about Rapacon featuring DJ-CON, which highlights its positive impact on the community. Media personality Shefik and fashion designer Eloisa Diaz-Sanz are teaming to host the highly-anticipated event.

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Shefik to Speak at 2018 Conference for National African American Drug Policy Coalition
Conference presenters will raise and discuss eliminating implicit bias and unwarranted assumptions.

February 11, 2018 Appearances

Media personality Shefik will serve as a guest speaker at a joint conference co-hosted by the National African American Drug Policy Coalition (NAADPC) with the National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) and affiliates, held in Dallas, Texas.

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Shefik Returns as Judge for USA National Miss Pageant
Those crowned will move on to the national pageant, to be held at Walt Disney World, in Orlando, Florida.

February 21, 2018 Judging

Media personality Shefik has once again been named a judge for the USA National Miss pageant, where he will serve alongside a panel of esteemed judges. Shefik will aid in the official judging for the New York and New Jersey state contestants.

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Shefik Named Official Judge for 10th Annual Shorty Awards
Shorty Awards honor the best of social media by recognizing the influencers and brands innovating across the social web.

February 21, 2018 Judging

Media personality and technology maven Shefik has been named an official judge for the 10th Annual Shorty Awards. Past winners include Adele, Taylor Swift, J.K. Rowling, Conan O'Brien, DJ Khaled, HBO, Virgin America, ESPN, GoPro, and American Express.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' at Yonkers Voice
Yonkers Voice identifies a need, and acts on it, in any way it can.

March 5, 2018 Distribution

At Yonkers Voice, media personality Shefik launches content from his self-produced series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Yonkers Voice provides a forum where news that matters is discussed. It is a resource to the citizens of Yonkers, New York.

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Shefik Wins 3 AVA Digital Awards in 2018 for His Syndicated Radio Show
1 Platinum, 1 Gold, and 1 Honorable Mention Awards

March 26, 2018 Accolades

AVA Digital Awards recognizes achievement by professionals involved in the concept, direction, and production of media that is part of the evolution of digital communication. Shefik has won three awards in 2018, bringing his grand total to eight overall.

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Shefik Honored With Communitas Award for Volunteerism and Philanthropy
Communitas is inspired by the vision of a better world, and it is an attempt to do something about it.

April 3, 2018 Accolades

Winners of Communitas Awards unselfishly give of themselves and resources, and are changing the way they do business to benefit communities. Shefik has been honored, under the category "Leadership in Community Service and Corporate Social Responsibility".

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Shefik Named Official Judge for Horizon Interactive Awards
The competition recognizes the best websites, videos, online advertising, print media, and mobile applications.

April 18, 2018 Judging

Media personality and technology maven Shefik has been named an official judge for the 16th Annual Horizon Interactive Awards. Past winners include projects developed for HBO, American Red Cross, Walmart, Revlon, and Buffalo Wild Wings.

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Shefik Wins Horizon Interactive Award for Website Excellence
Now in its 16th year, Horizon Interactive Awards recognizes excellence in interactive media production worldwide.

May 4, 2018 Accolades

Horizon Interactive Awards, a leading international interactive media awards competition, has announced the 2017 award winners to highlight the year's "best of the best" in interactive media production. Shefik has won one award in the competition.

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Shefik Wins 3 Hermes Creative Awards in 2018 for His Syndicated Radio Show
Hermes Creative Awards recognizes outstanding work in the industry.

May 24, 2018 Accolades

Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing, and design of emerging technologies. Media personality Shefik has won three awards in 2018, bringing his grand total to nine overall.

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Shefik Returns as Master of Ceremonies for Autism Awareness Benefit
This year's event has once again garnered the support of a multitude of celebrities and notable personalities.

May 31, 2018 Appearances

For the second consecutive year, media personality Shefik will return as Master of Ceremonies for "Shop. Sell. Strut!". Proceeds from the event will benefit the Morgan Marie Michael Foundation, for individuals on the autism spectrum.

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Shefik Named a Judge for NewFlex Youth Hair Show Princess Pageant 2018
NewFlex Youth Programs provides mentoring programs, workshops, trips, and academic management.

June 16, 2018 Judging

For the third year, media personality Shefik will participate in the annual NewFlex Youth Hair Show Princess Pageant, where he now returns as a judge for the pageant. In previous years, he was a featured role model on the runway, and a guest speaker.

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Shefik Wins Communicator Award in 2018 for His Syndicated Radio Show
Communicator Award of Distinction

June 22, 2018 Accolades

Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring creative excellence for communications professionals. Media personality Shefik has won an award in 2018, bringing the grand total to three Communicator Awards won overall.

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Shefik Celebrates 2-Year Anniversary of His Syndicated Radio Show
The show has amassed over half a million enlightened listeners monthly, and every month the audience increases.

July 4, 2018 Announcements

Since its debut on July 4, 2016, the nationally syndicated, terrestrial radio show "Shefik presents Invocation", as well as its accompanying website, has won a total of 34 industry awards. The website serves as a conduit for discussion of the show.

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Peppermint: This Is a Form of Abuse

June 1, 2017 Abuse

The hardest working woman in show business, drag queen and recording artist Peppermint has conquered the New York scene with her high-energy and engaging personality. She is currently a finalist on "RuPaul's Drag Race" (Season 9).

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Mr. Every Day: Life Is About Creating Peace — Photo Credit: Shefik

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January 13, 2018 Peace

Mr. Every Day came into the world by way of a Cherokee Indian mother and a Bahamian father. At the age of three, Mr. Every Day toured with Stevie Wonder and his godfather Gil Scott-Heron, who was the first recording artist signed by Clive Davis.

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Sipho Gumbo: A Revolution Is Defined as a Rapid Change in Events — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

July 4, 2018 Revolution

Sipho Gumbo, the creator of Yangu Beauty, sought out a leading expert in skincare chemistry to help transform her authentic recipes into a skincare line for today's modern woman. At last, a skincare collection addressing the needs of women of color.

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Alyssa Morgan Lego: We Can Feel Like We're Living in a Nightmare — Photo Credit: Shefik

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July 10, 2018 Dreams

Alyssa Morgan Lego was the reigning Miss Stars and Stripes' Outstanding Teen 2017 through Miss New Jersey's Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program (Miss America's Outstanding Teen).

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Sonny Turner: That Lady Almost Just Dropped to the Floor — Photo Credit: Shefik

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August 15, 2016 Love

Sonny Turner is best known for replacing Tony Williams as lead singer of The Platters. The group had 40 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including four no. 1 hits, and were, for a period of time, the most successful vocal group in the world.

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