CHARLOTTE, NC, May 12, 2021 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ryan Jor El Coleman has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Though he has held many different positions throughout his career, Mr. Coleman, better known as Ryan Jor EI, is most proud to have succeeded as a father. He currently serves as the President and Chairperson of Black Fathers Rock. In this capacity, Mr. Coleman strives to bring fathers together, reconcile families and provide resources that impact the community.
Dedicated to the esteem of other men, as well as upholding a positive imagery of fatherhood, Ryan Jor EI drew inspiration from a commercial for "Black Girls Rock!" which influenced him to spearhead a similar idea aimed toward fathers. He subsequently organized an annual awards show to tell the stories of Black men and feature positive role models in fatherhood. Likewise, it became Mr. Jor El's mission to end the negative stigma surrounding Black fathers and demonstrate the wonderful things such men do within their homes and communities.
Mr. Jor EI held his first awards show in February 2018. Within several months, he received many donations to start his nonprofit. After having succeeded in the fashion industry for over fifteen years, he decided to pursue Black Fathers Rock! full-time. In addition, he authored "Fashion and Fatherhood" in 2016, and is releasing a parenting guide in the near future. After some time as a stay-at-home dad, Mr. Jor EI believes it is his calling to serve as a beacon of fatherhood.
Well regarded for his indelible impact on the community, Mr. Jor EI was bestowed the Carson Beckwith award from the Charlotte (NC) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi in 2019. Additionally, he is a recipient of the Excellence in Community Award for Media from the East Charlotte STEAM Academy, and the Top 10 under 10 Award, for excellence in industry, from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in 2009. Mr. Jor EI was recognized as one of 50 Most Influential People in Charlotte in 2014, as well as one of 29 most stylish individuals for Southpark Magazine's 2019 "It-List."
Throughout the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. Jor EI assisted in feeding over 800 families. He regularly assists schools in the Charlotte region and provides vulnerable community members with such necessities as diapers and utility bill payments. He is a weekly contributor on WCCB Charlotte and co-host of the weekend "Trending" segment. Additionally, Mr. Jor EI hosts an online dialogue, "Fatherhood Focus," which features fathers of various backgrounds, as well as "Dialogue with Dads," which tackles topics concerning men and creates a safe space for them to share.
Mr. Jor EI hopes to bring Black Fathers Rock! to a global audience and create a television program highlighting the achievements of the organization. With no plans to leave Charlotte, he aims to continue to achieve in every field of human endeavor. Moreover, Mr. Jor EI hopes to continue creating engaging and inspiring content, while providing hope to a generation.
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