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Executive Creative Director of NobleSol Art Group, Publisher of Young Black Entrepreneur Magazine & Founder at The Atlanta Fine Art Exhibition

Morning Reflections Black Man 101 Illusions, delusions and celebrity Early in my career as a creative, I thought I wanted to be a celebrity. There were moments during my performances when I would look out into the audience and know that I really didn’t want that. I was in a number of situations that helped me understand how celebrity really works. It is a form of slavery, and the general public doesn’t really know the details of your legal requirements. You are a slave in most cases. You may appear to have money, but all of that is a fragile veneer that can crack and fall off at any point in time. As I got to know different celebrities in the arts and entertainment industry, I was turned off more and more. What these people had to do for their celebrity status disgusted me. Families were neglected, wives and husbands were cheated on, money was stolen, and these folks began to look like vampires to me. In my heart, I knew that I just wanted to be myself at all times. I am a terrible liar, so I don’t even try. I enjoy servicing my community more than I enjoy being idolized. Honestly, I feel better making people’s plates, building things, or washing cars more than I enjoy being waited on. I could not imagine having to pretend to be someone else just for the sake of popularity. Especially when you look at the contracts and know what is really happening behind the scenes in the business. I would rather be myself and add to my community in a positive way, based on my instincts and ethics. Serving my community is much more satisfying. Being trusted by my family means more to me than being seen as a celebrity. Also, the truth is, I am very boring in real life. I work and build things. I eat well and workout to keep a healthy body and mind. I don’t consume a bunch of TV or social media. I enjoy when my daughters call me, and I like talking to my mama. I like being around my family, who get it; they may not understand everything that I am doing, but they understand the importance of my work. I am not celebrity-driven. I am results-driven. I will do things the right way. #OkeebaTheMayor #BookofBalo #TheLongWayHome

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Charles Mills

Transitioning Veteran • Strategic Leader • Operations Manager • US Army Veteran Officer with TS/SCI Clearance

4mo

Okeeba, well said, my friend and brother. I am with you. Let's Go! #authenticity

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