Knowthyself11, takes a look at nontraditional Black Cultural Icons for Black History Month. These personalities give us a different look at what we define as role- models and leaders in the Black Community.
Cultural Icon Russell Simmons
Russell Simmons founder of Def Jam Records. Founder of Phat Farm apparel. Co- Founder of Baby Phat Apparel. Found of Rush Credit Card. Movie producer "Krush Grove".
Russell Simmons Bio
Russell grew up in Queens, New York. He is the 2nd of three (3) boys, older brother Daniel Jr. and younger brother Joesph {Run of Run Dmc}. Russel was married to Kimora Lee and had two (2) daughters Ming Lee and Aoki Lee.
Russell is a strong activist practising Buddhism {Ahimsa}. He is a vegetarian. He is big animal rights. He is a ambassador to the U.N. Slavery Memorial. He was the official sponsor of the Muslim Jewish Conference of 2011. Russell also participant in occupy wall street.
*Tip
Ahimsa: Is Buddhism. non- violence towards all life especially animal life. {not eating animal products}
Russell Simmons is what as a business magnet. He makes money in a lot of different industries! Music, Clothing apparel, financing, advertisement, management, movies, television production and journalism.
Russell was a pioneer in giving new Black Hip- Hop artist record contracts in the early days of Hip- Hop. He was also known for giving artist fair deals. Russell has used his money and influence to open a lot of new doors for young Blacks to go into, that where not open nor welcome for Blacks before Russell Simmons.
Russell Simmons, Thank you
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