Ty Scott King is an award-winning, Billboard charting, GRAMMY® Award-considered artist who—for nearly three decades—has fine-tuned a unique balance between poetry and hip hop. Referred to by many as “the Maya Angelou of this generation,” Ty has shared stages with industry greats, awed international audiences, and performed at the United States Pentagon.

Her ability to remind others of their worth and purpose through her words has made her a sought-after artist and speaker across the globe. The featured poetic voice in national radio ads for corporate giants such as McDonald's, Pizza Hut (for which she won the prestigious Silver Mic Award), and Aveeno, Ty has also appeared on major television networks such as BET and TV One, and had multiple long-running successes on the Billboard Music Charts.

Ty’s eclectic list of accomplishments includes ranking among the top U.S. poets at the National Poetry Slam level, hosting both an internationally broadcasted television and radio show, and breaking ground in the legendary, award-winning group, Platinum Souls.

These days, the once shy Jamaican born, U.S.-raised girl who began writing when she was just eight years old and refined her talents early while attending an arts school is also a bestselling author and an accomplished speaker who is spreading healing, hope, and love through her words.

Memorable quote by Ty during this episode: “I don’t want success without him because it’s just empty.”

Check out Ty’s Website, where you can find all her music and books: tyscottking.com

Connect with Ty on social media: @iamtyscottking

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Carrie Ellen

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Did you catch that final word of wisdom from my youngest son? “We are the hot dog; Jesus is the bun because he holds us.”

May it be so today and everyday.

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Carrie Ellen

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Transforming Congo from within through education, advocacy, and economic development.

Fighting violence, poverty, and inequality in the Congo through education, advocacy, and economic development.

Africa New Day is a non-profit determined to end the cycles of violence, poverty, and inequality fostered by lack of knowledge, bad governance, and the absence of opportunities through sustainable and long-term solutions.

Congo is a complex place with a long history, much difficult to face.

The slave trade, colonization, exploitation of resources, wars and political unrest have ravaged the DR Congo for centuries. The people and the land have suffered greatly over the past 500 years.

Despite centuries of exploitation and suffering, there is hope for the people of the DR Congo. From within, the majority of people are eager for peace and stability. There are foreign and domestic efforts to invest in economic development, improved education and healthcare, and environmental advocacy–resulting in transformation across the Congo.

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Host a fundraising or awareness event in your community, invite our US team to speak at your school, conference, church, or podcast, or become a volunteer.

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