Dr Eddie Connor Jr.… · 2018-07-03 · South Africa. He empowers people in churches, community...
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Keynote Speaker For information and tickets call: 952-237-6194 • 763-227-3482 763-843-2833 • 612-819-8934 Casshapp: 763-232-9175 EventBrite Link can be found on the website at: www.theafricannursesnetwork.org For tickets check our website or facebook page Dr Eddie Connor Jr. Saturday, July 21 6:00 pm - 12:00 am Announcing Empowering people to overcome obstacles and walk in their unique purpose, is the real life message shared by Dr. Eddie Connor, who is a survivor of stage 4 cancer. Dr. Connor is the cousin, of one of the world's most influential entertainers, the legendary Prince. He is a resident of Detroit, Michigan and grew up in Kingston, Jamaica. The British education that Dr. Connor received, during his formative years in Jamaica, can be attributed to his thirst for knowledge. As a product of a divorced family, he realizes that he was not born with a "silver spoon" in his mouth. Dr. Connor was raised by a strong mother, who instilled in him life long values and the importance of governing himself as a positive individual. After being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, at the age of fifteen, Dr. Connor preached his first message, proclaiming from Psalm 118:17, “I shall not die, but live and declare the works of the Lord.” The healing power of God has touched his life, as he has miraculously been healed from cancer. Today, Dr. Connor is declaring the works of the Lord, as an Author, College Professor, International Speaker, Minister, and Radio/TV Correspondent. Dr. Connor serves as Graduate Education Professor, at the prestigious Marygrove College. He is a bestselling author of 8 books and CEO of the mentoring program Boys 2 Books, which empow- ers young males via literacy, leadership, and life skills enrichment. While working alongside former Congressman Hansen Clarke, Dr. Connor’s efforts assisted in the development of President Barack Obama’s, My Brother's Keeper initiative. Dr. Connor is a recipient of The President's Volunteer Service Award and The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from The White House. He is recognized as one of the Top 35 Millennial Influencers in America, listed in the Top 100 leaders in Who’s Who in Black Detroit, and named to Michigan Chronicle’s Top 40 under 40. Dr. Connor has been featured on ABC News, BET, CBS, FOX News, NBC, PBS, TCT, The Steve Harvey TV Show, The Tom Joyner Show, The Word Network, and USA Today. He has been a guest on The Potter's Touch and as an empowerment speaker at Bishop T.D. Jakes' MegaFest. Dr. Connor was also featured on the acclaimed BET documentary, It Takes A Village to Raise Detroit. Dr. Connor speaks extensively and works in the community, extending throughout Jamaica and South Africa. He empowers people in churches, community centers, and colleges, by empower- ing and motivating others to maximize their purpose. Dr Eddie Connor Jr. • Stage 4 cancer survivor • Nephew of the legendary, Prince • Motivational speaker, seen on BET, CBS, Steve Harvey, and now TANN gala TANN Red Carpet Gala Fundrasier The Minneapolis Marriott 7025 Northland Dr. N Brooklyn Park, MN
Transcript of Dr Eddie Connor Jr.… · 2018-07-03 · South Africa. He empowers people in churches, community...
Keynote Speaker
For information and tickets call: 952-237-6194 • 763-227-3482 763-843-2833 • 612-819-8934Casshapp: 763-232-9175
EventBrite Link can be found on the website at:www.theafricannursesnetwork.org
For tickets check our website or facebook page
Dr Eddie Connor Jr.
Saturday, July 216:00 pm - 12:00 am
Announcing
Empowering people to overcome obstacles and walk in their unique purpose, is the real life message shared by Dr. Eddie Connor, who is a survivor of stage 4 cancer. Dr. Connor is the cousin, of one of the world's most influential entertainers, the legendary Prince.
He is a resident of Detroit, Michigan and grew up in Kingston, Jamaica. The British education that Dr. Connor received, during his formative years in Jamaica, can be attributed to his thirst for knowledge. As a product of a divorced family, he realizes that he was not born with a "silver spoon" in his mouth. Dr. Connor was raised by a strong mother, who instilled in him life long values and the importance of governing himself as a positive individual.
After being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, at the age of fifteen, Dr. Connor preached his first message, proclaiming from Psalm 118:17, “I shall not die, but live and declare the works of the Lord.” The healing power of God has touched his life, as he has miraculously been healed from cancer. Today, Dr. Connor is declaring the works of the Lord, as an Author, College Professor, International Speaker, Minister, and Radio/TV Correspondent.
Dr. Connor serves as Graduate Education Professor, at the prestigious Marygrove College. He is a bestselling author of 8 books and CEO of the mentoring program Boys 2 Books, which empow-ers young males via literacy, leadership, and life skills enrichment. While working alongside former Congressman Hansen Clarke, Dr. Connor’s efforts assisted in the development of President Barack Obama’s, My Brother's Keeper initiative.
Dr. Connor is a recipient of The President's Volunteer Service Award and The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from The White House. He is recognized as one of the Top 35 Millennial Influencers in America, listed in the Top 100 leaders in Who’s Who in Black Detroit, and named to Michigan Chronicle’s Top 40 under 40.
Dr. Connor has been featured on ABC News, BET, CBS, FOX News, NBC, PBS, TCT, The Steve Harvey TV Show, The Tom Joyner Show, The Word Network, and USA Today. He has been a guest on The Potter's Touch and as an empowerment speaker at Bishop T.D. Jakes' MegaFest. Dr. Connor was also featured on the acclaimed BET documentary, It Takes A Village to Raise Detroit.
Dr. Connor speaks extensively and works in the community, extending throughout Jamaica and South Africa. He empowers people in churches, community centers, and colleges, by empower-ing and motivating others to maximize their purpose.
Dr Eddie Connor Jr.• Stage 4 cancer survivor • Nephew of the legendary, Prince• Motivational speaker, seen on BET, CBS, Steve Harvey, and now TANN gala
TANN Red Carpet Gala Fundrasier
The Minneapolis Marriott 7025 Northland Dr. NBrooklyn Park, MN
