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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.

Shefik to Produce and Host New Video Series 'In Our Time' for 247films.tv
Intended as news and politics from the LGBTQIA+ community, the series will provide a unique perspective.

March 12, 2021 Announcements

Sir Shefik is hosting a new video series titled "In Our Time" for streaming platform 247films.tv. Intended as news and politics from the LGBTQIA+ community, the series will provide a unique perspective to current events and its relevancy to the community.

Photo Credit: Jamal Lawson

Shefik to Moderate Series of Panels at Hip-Hop Tech Con
The mission is to expose best practices in technology, while accelerating a new breed of entrepreneurs.

October 30, 2020 Appearances

On November 2, 2020, Shefik will be moderating series of panels at Hip-Hop Tech Con. The panels are scheduled to consist of a powerhouse group of industry professionals, including Doctor Dré (Co-Host, "Yo! MTV Raps" and Radio Personality, SiriusXM).

Shefik to Moderate Panel on Equity and Diversity in Washington, D.C.
Join Shefik and various renowned panelists for a half-day conversation on equity and diversity.

September 30, 2017 Appearances

Media personality Shefik will serve as Moderator at "Equity & Diversity: Community Dialogue", to be held in Washington, D.C. Panelists will share experiences, problem-solve solutions, build existing alliances, while discovering new alliances.

Shefik to Moderate Panel Discussion on 'Rise of the NFT'
The convergence of the digital and physical worlds in technology is under development.

February 23, 2022 Appearances

Media personality Shefik is slated to moderate a panel discussion titled "Black Tech Revolution: Rise of the NFT". Join Shefik, as he explores some of today's emerging Black technology and NFT creators — bridging art, culture, and technology.

Shefik to Moderate LGBTQ+ Discussion With Bruce Cohen, Christopher Donaldson, Peppermint, and Kareem Ferguson
Bruce Cohen is an Academy Award winning producer of film, television, theatre, and live events.

August 6, 2020 Appearances

Sir Shefik Macauley (known mononymously as Shefik) will moderate a Master Cypher titled "LGBTQ+, The Culture & Film". This panel discussion will be a no-holds barred conversation on the politics of being LGBTQ+ in film and in the culture of hip-hop.

Photo Credit: Tony Smith

Shefik to Moderate 'Music and Tech' Panel at Brooklyn Tech Week
Sponsors of Brooklyn Tech Week include NYU Tandon School of Engineering and Brooklyn Law School.

November 8, 2019 Appearances

Media personality and technology maven Shefik will moderate a panel titled "New Business of Music and Tech" at Brooklyn Tech Week. Scheduled panelists are high-level executives from iHeartMedia, [istandard], and Paperchain.

Photo Credit: Jamal Lawson

Shefik to Host Red Carpet at Miss Fashion Global Competition
A portion of the proceeds from the Pennsylvania state competition will benefit hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.

August 9, 2018 Appearances

Media personality Shefik is slated to host the highly anticipated red carpet at a Miss Fashion Global competition, to be held in Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania. Miss Fashion Global is an international modeling competition.

Shefik to Host Live Stream for Hip Hop Film Festival
Every year, the Hip Hop Film Festival takes place over four days during the first weekend in August.

August 2, 2018 Appearances

Out of over 5,000 festivals in the world, the Hip Hop Film Festival is the only festival to focus on writers, directors, and producers who grew up in the global culture of hip-hop. Shefik will be taking the helm to host the festival's live stream.

Tags: Daily Mail · Broadway World · Occupations · Website · Belief Systems · Video · Audio · Creeds · Culture · Hip Hop Film Festival

Photo Credit: Jamal Lawson

Shefik to Host Live Stream for 2019 Spirit of a Woman Awards, Presented by YWCA Yonkers
The keynote speaker is 9-time Emmy Award winner Mary Calvi (First Lady of Yonkers, New York).

March 21, 2019 Appearances

In light of Women's History Month, YWCA Yonkers is honoring extraordinary women, who have paved the way as phenomenal leaders and role models in Yonkers, New York and its surrounding communities. Media personality Shefik will host the event's live stream.

Shefik to Host 46th Annual Harambee Festival in Dallas, Texas
Harambee literally means "all pull together" in Swahili, and is also the official motto of Kenya.

October 27, 2020 Appearances

On Saturday, October 31, 2020, media personality Shefik is hosting the 46th 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.

Tags: Youth · Community · Swahili · Unity · Citizens' Committee to Save Our Children · Kenya · Harambee · Dallas-Fort Worth · Dallas, Texas · Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

Photo Credit: Michael Farley

Shefik to Debut Nationally Syndicated Radio Show on July 4th
Legendary recording artists, such as Dionne Warwick, are scheduled to appear in early episodes of the show.

June 14, 2016 Distribution

After recently signing a syndication deal with Syndication Networks Corporation to create, host, and produce a weekly show for terrestrial radio, media personality Shefik readies to reveal his multifaceted conception on July 4, 2016.

Shefik to Conclude 2020 World Tour at Hip Hop Film Festival in New York City
The world tour is well underway, after recently completing stops in South Africa, Italy, Kenya, and West Africa.

August 4, 2020 Appearances

Media personality Shefik is hosting a new video series titled "Conversations from the Culture" for Hip Hop Film Festival. Selected filmmakers throughout the world sit down with Shefik in New York City to discuss film, politics, and more.

Tags: Harlem Film House · Harlem, New York · CR Capers · Emmy Awards · Politics · Revolt TV · Film · Film Festivals · Hip Hop Film Festival · The Washington Center

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.

Photo Credit: Tony Smith

Shefik Teams With LaShone Law and YWCA to Host 49th Annual Harambee Festival in Dallas
A full day of exhibits, music performances, and more is planned.

October 28, 2023 Appearances

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.

Tags: Live Broadcast · Sponsors · Academics · CR Capers · Harlem Film House · Streaming Services · Charlie Knight · Prevention · Empowerment · YWCA

Photo Credit: Jamal Lawson

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.

Photo Credit: Michael Farley

Shefik Signs Syndication Deal to Create and Host Radio Show
The radio show is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation.

February 1, 2016 Distribution

Shefik has signed a syndication deal with Syndication Networks Corporation, to create and host a weekly radio show. He also serves as Executive Producer of the radio show.

Shefik Signs Distribution Deal With William Goldstein's New Gold Music
Shefik will produce and release a series of albums via The Orchard, a company wholly owned by Sony Music Entertainment.

March 16, 2017 Distribution

Media personality Shefik has signed a worldwide music distribution deal with Emmy nominated and Grammy nominated composer and recording artist William Goldstein, and his record company New Gold Music.

Tags: The Orchard · Albums · Master Classes · Recitals · Instant Composition · Sony Music Entertainment · Music Distribution · New Gold Music · Entertainment · Technology

Photo Credit: Michael Farley

Shefik Signs Distribution Deal With FUBU Television Network
FUBU TV currently has a global reach of over 250 million households.

December 30, 2016 Distribution

Shefik has signed a distribution deal with FUBU Television Network, for content he will produce for broadcast via on-demand channels on cable and satellite service providers, such as Comcast, Verizon Fios, Dish Network, and Frontier Communications.

Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 9th Annual Shorty Impact Awards
Shorty Impact Awards is an international awards program dedicated to honoring the most purposeful and impactful work.

November 21, 2024 Judging

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.

Tags: Sony Pictures Animation · 7-Eleven · Big Brothers Big Sisters of America · Story Pirates Changemakers · Comic Relief US · NBCUniversal · Justice Defense Fund · Max · FOX Sports · Autism Speaks

Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 8th Annual Shorty Impact Awards
Shorty Impact Awards is an international awards program dedicated to honoring the most purposeful and impactful work.

November 14, 2023 Judging

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.

Tags: Alyson Stoner · Kirby Porter · Rollie Williams · Tiffany Yu · Shorty Awards · Meredith O'Connor · Kodie Shane · Junmian Sun · Jamie Feldman · Joseph Arujo

Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 5th Annual Shorty Social Good Awards
Shorty Social Good Awards recognize excellence in the professional social media community.

November 27, 2020 Judging

Media personality Shefik returns as an official judge for the 5th Annual Shorty Social Good Awards. This year's winners include The Walt Disney Company, ViacomCBS, HBO, IBM Originals, United Nations Foundation, National Geographic, and Global Citizen.

Tags: The Walt Disney Company · ViacomCBS · HBO · IBM Originals · United Nations Foundation · National Geographic · PayPal · Amgen · Global Citizen · WWE

Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 4th Annual Shorty Social Good Awards
Previous winners include Focus Features, IBM Originals, MTV, National Geographic Partners, Mattel, and MGM Resorts.

June 24, 2019 Judging

Media personality and technology maven Shefik has once again been named an official judge for the 4th Annual Shorty Social Good Awards. Previous winners include Focus Features, IBM Originals, MTV, National Geographic Partners, Mattel, and MGM Resorts.

Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 45th Annual Telly Awards
This year, Telly Awards received over 13,000 entries from 56 countries, including Sweden, Spain, Greece, and Korea.

May 21, 2024 Judging

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.

Tags: Drake · Paris Hilton · TelevisaUnivision · LinkedIn · Katara Studios · Calvin Klein · ESPN · Winners · Sesame Workshop · The Michael J. Fox Foundation

Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 44th Annual Telly Awards
Telly Awards continues to connect with its audience year round and provide a valuable platform for thought leadership.

May 22, 2023 Judging

Telly Awards, the world's largest honor for video and television across all screens, has announced its 44th annual winners. Winners include Cut + Run, Netflix, Disney Parks, Media.Monks, Paramount, National Geographic Society, and Golden State Warriors.

Tags: Telly Awards · Static · Cut + Run · Netflix · Disney Parks · Media.Monks · Paramount · National Geographic Society · Golden State Warriors · Entertainment

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