June 04, 2011 
YBM Staff 
I am and always have been a sucker for drama films. Especially, drama films with a sports theme. I love how the protagonist in sports drama films always comes to a defining moment where they need to come to terms with their self image and they need to decide for themselves win or loose if they are a champion. Many sports dramas force us to reflect and look inside to find our inner strength.
YBMer Jason Njoku Syndicates Nollywood
Successful entrepreneurs identify a problem and provide a solution and that solution is where their business is formed. YBMer Jason Njoku a masters graduate from the University of Manchester Business School had a simple goal to take African produced movies online and spread Nigerian Cinematics across the globe.
Relationship Advice with a Twist
At YBM we highlight all individuals who we consider to be movers and shakers in the African-American community. Will Wavvy is a successful motivational speaker from Tacoma, Washington who is helping African-Americans navigate the world of relationships through his website The Relationship Playbook.
Kevin Powell: Advocate for a Better World
Kevin Powell is known most famously for his role as a cast member on MTV’s first season of “The Real World,” and as a notorious hip hop head. However, he is more than just that. Powell”s first important role in life was serving as man of the house in the absence of his father. With
Taj Tashombe: 28 Year Old Business Mogul
Taj Tashombe is a TasteMaking Entrepreneur. During the process of developing his personal brand, Tashombe coined the term TasteMaking Entreprenur to describe himself and other entrepreneurs who have an affinity for sophistication, and who understand the art of bringing together like minded individuals. Originally from the Bay Area, Tashombe has established himself in Los Angeles
Do You Have a Sense of “Knowingness?”
Income Generator for Artists
In middle school I had a classmate who was an amazing artist. If you had the opportunity to sit next to him in a class you would have had access to glimpse the pages of his notebook which were filled with detailed drawings of scenes from his imagination. I felt strongly that the images he would conjure up should be made into a cartoon.
YBMer Jason Njoku Syndicates Nollywood
Successful entrepreneurs identify a problem and provide a solution and that solution is where their business is formed. YBMer Jason Njoku a masters graduate from the University of Manchester Business School had a simple goal to take African produced movies online and spread Nigerian Cinematics across the globe.
Do You Have to Hide Your Faith to Be Successful in Hollywood?
Name 3 devout Christians in Hollywood (We are not accepting any names from the cast of Tyler Perry movies). If you struggled to name three people don’t feel bad because you are not alone.
YBMer of the Week: Rovalier Thompson
Rovalier D. Thompson is Founder, President, and Sr. Head Coach of Basic Basketball. Coach Thompson, as he is called, is a former 4-year varsity basketball athlete at Artesia Sr. High and Compton Sr. High School, and has over 10 years experience coaching youth basketball. In 2010, Coach Thompson started Basic Basketball, a non-profit basketball program geared towards teaching the basics of basketball and showing youth how to build a solid foundation for life. Coach Thompson stresses the importance of the “student-athlete” concept, and he encourages youth to stay focused in their efforts to succeed.
