Press Releases
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Shefik Wins dotCOMM Award in 2018 for His Nationally Syndicated Radio Show
The international competition dotCOMM Awards honors excellence in web creativity and digital communication. Media personality Shefik has won an award in the 2018 competition for his syndicated radio show, bringing his grand total to four overall.
YWCA Yonkers and Tashera Simmons to Host a Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner
YWCA Yonkers, Tashera Simmons, and special celebrity guests are teaming to host a Pre-Thanksgiving Feast of Giving to those in need. Media personality Shefik will be on-hand to engage with the celebrity guests and other attendees.
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YWCA Yonkers and Google Team With Shefik to Teach Young Girls About Technology
October 12, 2018 Announcements
YWCA Yonkers, Google's Made with Code, and Rookie magazine are teaming with technology maven Shefik to instruct and inspire young girls about technology. They will bring a coding experience to an audience that may not otherwise be exposed to coding.
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Shefik Named Master of Ceremonies for Charity Event to Benefit Children in Zimbabwe
Media personality and philanthropist Shefik will serve as Master of Ceremonies for a charity event, which will benefit the non-profit organization Munhu Inc. The organization provides educational support to children orphaned by AIDS in rural Zimbabwe.
Shefik and Toni Knight to Host Live Stream for DJ-Con, Presented by City Council Member André Wallace
With particular emphasis on celebrating the role of DJs, the essence of hip-hop is explored via "unending" cyphers, through Rapacon's companion event titled DJ-Con. Media personality Shefik and hip-hop connoisseur Toni Knight will host the live stream.
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Shefik Named a Judge for National American Miss Pageant
Media personality Shefik has been named a judge for the National American 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 to Host Red Carpet at Miss Fashion Global Competition
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.
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Shefik to Host Live Stream for Hip Hop Film Festival
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.
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Shefik Receives President's Volunteer Service Award for Charity Work
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 past fiscal year.
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Shefik Participates in Breaking World Record and Honors a 9/11 Hero
On July 16, 2018, the television show "Breaking History" set the world record for the longest bandana chain. Shefik participated in the record-setting event, to honor heroism of Welles Remy Crowther, known for saving lives during the September 11 attacks.
Shefik Expands His Nationally Syndicated Radio Show to Sundays
The nationally syndicated radio show "Shefik presents Invocation" is currently broadcast on 21 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode is executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik.
Shefik Celebrates 2-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 a total of 34 industry awards. The website serves as a conduit for discussion of the show.
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Shefik Wins Communicator Award in 2018 for His Syndicated Radio Show
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.
Shefik Named a Judge for NewFlex Youth Hair Show Princess Pageant 2018
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 Returns as Master of Ceremonies for Autism Awareness Benefit
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 Wins 3 Hermes Creative Awards in 2018 for His Syndicated Radio Show
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 Wins Horizon Interactive Award for Website Excellence
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.
Shefik Named Official Judge for Horizon Interactive Awards
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.
Shefik Honored With Communitas Award for Volunteerism and Philanthropy
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 Wins 3 AVA Digital Awards in 2018 for His Syndicated Radio Show
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 Launches His 'Invocation' at Yonkers Voice
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.
Shefik Named Official Judge for 10th Annual Shorty Awards
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 Returns as Judge for USA National Miss Pageant
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.
Shefik to Speak at 2018 Conference for National African American Drug Policy Coalition
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 and Eloisa Diaz-Sanz to Host Documentary Screening for Rapacon
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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