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Dwight Brown is Keynote Speaker for Fayetteville’s first Natural Hair School Downtown

Napoleon Hill is an American author responsible for the possible. Every time I read it, I learn something new about my-
very first study of the science of success. His most popular book, self. That’s what we are all looking for, ourselves, whether we
Think and Grow Rich was first published in 1937. Today he has know it or not.”
grossed more than 60 million copies. He once wrote, “An edu- Evans stated in an interview with Sabrina Colon this year in
cated man is one who has so developed the faculties of his mind January, the Baltimore native was successful in opening Natural
that he may acquire anything he wants, or its equivalent, without Genius Hair Academy in Historic Downtown Fayetteville. She has
violating the rights of others. Every adversity, every failure, ev- implemented Napoleon Hill’s lectures as part of her curriculum.
ery heartbreak, carries with it the seed of an equal or greater “Life is a game. If you know the rules, you can win. Napoleon Hill
benefit.” has 17 principles of success which outline how to win the game. I
Tressa Evans enrolled into Fayetteville State University in just want my students to be winners.”
August of 2004. Since then, she has dedicated her life to the Evans stated in that same interview. The first graduation is
Fayetteville community as a Natural Hair Stylist and Loc Techni- scheduled to take place June 8th at 11am. 8 students are sched-
cian. Her salon, Natural Genius Hair Salon has been a pillar of uled to participate in the First Commencement Exercise. The in-
this community, happily servicing the natural hair community for structors are the best stylist in the city, including Terrill Allison
more than 12 years. of Marcus Doss Salon, Lashona Cameron of Natural Beauty Hair
Dwight Brown, born in DC, raised in Fayetteville, N.C. Salon & substitutes Tamara Galloway, Deana Evans, and Denise
Dwight Brown was born with a mental disability, and quite frankly, Howie. “Each instructor offers something grand to the program,
he was Label Mentally Disabled. As he described it, Dwight spent making it the best program for someone like me wanting to be-
his days wasting time on the party scene; he found himself vol- come a licensed Natural Haircare Specialist. They have equipped
unteering at Highsmith Rainey for the Total Activity Committee me with all the knowledge I need to be successful,” says Shanella
while he was 25 yrs. old. Dwight found himself volunteering where Malcolm who relocated here last year from Jamaica. In addition,
there was no volunteer program. At a moment’s notice, one day the students have had special guest Marcus Doss Celebrity hair-
he decided to focus and dedicate his life to reading, studying stylist extraordinaire and Tamiko Single, of Fayetteville’s annual
and setting goals. Natural Hair Expo, help prepare them to pass their board exams to
Dwight’s number one goal was to surround himself with become stylists.
friends who were smarter than him. Later, he became the Chair- It was natural for Dwight Brown to be booked as the key-
person of the Board of Maranatha, which is the highest seat to note speaker Dwight Brown is the genius that introduced her to
be held. One day in 2013, he strolled into my salon; it was an the book that would change her life, and the lives of millions of
encouraging encounter. Dwight introduced himself, and offered people; some of them not yet born. He is also scheduled to speak
to leave behind some Fayetteville Press Newspapers for the guest at orientation for Natural Hair Summer School beginning June 17th.
to enjoy. Dwight suggested that he would return in case he needed “Being the owner of Natural Genius Hair Salon is quite demand-
to bring more newspapers. ing. I never dreamed I would have the capacity to open a school.
On Dwight’s next visit, he asked Tressa Evans if she had It took almost 2 years. I’m so determined that giving up wasn’t an
ever heard of the author Napoleon Hill…she had not. option. With the help of countless friends and family member, it’s
As a result, Dwight lit up like a light bulb as he began to the best thing I’ve ever done. It’s so rewarding to realize I’m
share some of the things he had learned from reading this book. helping to raise the next generation of hairstylists. We teach state
Evans took to the internet, found the ebook, and began reading it board requirements, we teach Napoleon Hills 17 Principle of Suc-
that evening. Fast forward to present day, she has read it more cess, and we teach how to navigate the beauty industry as a Natu-
than 50 times, and Mr. Brown, as she calls him, is one of the ral Genius.
smartest men to ever grace her presence. Evans proclaims that This photo was taken by the 4 year old photographer “The only requirements are you can read, write, and be teach-
sometimes she can’t wait to finish it, so she can start all over Zendaya Jordan. She charges $10 for photo shoots and her able.” For more information, please visit
again. “This book has changed my life in ways I didn’t know www.naturalgeniushair.com .
booking info can be found on instagram@mybiggirlbusiness

The Fayetteville/Cumberland County Ministerial Council

Scholarship & Community Awards Recipients

by Jae McKrae- www.fayettevollepress.com * Photo by JJ Jones
Saturday, May 18 at Salem Methodist Church in Eastover, among family and friends, The Fayetteville Cumberland County Ministerial Council presented their annual scholarships, and
community awards.

Evangelist Georgeanna Pinckney led the way; she’s the FCCMC Education Chair over Greater Life of Fayetteville. The Invocation & Grace were led by Minister Pamela O. Ross,
FCCMC Member/Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Following lunch, Apostle Sharon Thompson Journigan, FTCCMC president representing Integrity Ministries Global Church, Inc.
The Words of Encouragement flowed from Elm City Mayor Tawanda Moore. Moore is also a pastor of Genesis Church. In addition, Evangelist Georgeanna Pinckney presented the scholarships
to the recipients. Bill McMillan of Restore Warehouse brought up and recognized Gladys Currie and Vincent Phillips.

The Minister’s Scholarship was presented by Rev. Mary Owens, former FCCMC president, representing Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. FCCMC Treasurer Dr. Yvonne Hodges
shared the Treasurer’s Instruction. The FCCMC Community Award was presented by Apostle Sharon Thompson Journigan. Apostle Journigan also gave the remarks and announcements. Rev.
Gil Wise, FCCMC member representing Salem Methodist Church led the blessings and benediction.
To say we’re proud of all of the students who received a scholarship Saturday, May 18 is an under-statement; we are happy to witness the results of hard work and commitment. Honorable
students please understand that you all are role models. All who follow you after that night, are convinced that with commitment, dedication and hard work they too will earn a ticket to the next
phase of their of education...a scholarship.

Saturday, May 18 at Salem Methodist Church in Eastover, the scholarship recipients were:

Kalissa Anderson/Westover Daniel Collins/Cape Fear Taliyah Leighon Evans/E.E. Smith Selena Miguel-Felipe/71st- Restore Warehouse Memorial Scholarship Teralyn Harris/Cape
Fear Nevaeh Johnson/Harnett Central Chance Jones/South View Carolina McMillan/Pine Forest Keith D. Tillett, II/Jack Britt Fernandus Vinson/Pine Forest Nicole Ellen Wetzbarger/
Pine Forest Restore Warehouse Memorial Scholarship and Matthias J. Wilson/Cumberland International Early College High School
We thank all of the supporters who worked together diligently to make this night happen.

Please continue to support the future graduates; they too will focus on committing to be among the future scholarship recipients.