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House Resolution 901
By: Representatives Bell of the 75
th
, Willis of the 55
th
, Myles of the 126
th
, Crawford of the
89
th
, Bennett of the 94
th
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending AJ Calloway; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, AJ Calloway is a distinguished journalist, cultural influencer, and media2
professional renowned for his compelling interviews with global humanitarians, political3
figures, and entertainment icons; and4
WHEREAS, he first gained national recognition as the original co-host of 106 & Park: BET's5
Top Ten Live, a groundbreaking music countdown show that became a cultural phenomenon6
and the highest-rated program on BET, shaping a generation of music and entertainment7
enthusiasts; and8
WHEREAS, following his success at BET, AJ Calloway transitioned to EXTRA, a nationally9
syndicated entertainment news program, where he served as co-host for 15 years, earning10
critical acclaim and contributing to the show's Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding11
Entertainment News Program in 2014 and 2016; and12
WHEREAS, AJ Calloway currently serves as CEO of Collective Professional Resource13
Group, a consulting firm specializing in marketing, strategic partnerships, brand14
development, and event production, as well as leader of Off the Plantation Productions Inc.,15
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a production company dedicated to amplifying untold, dynamic stories of African
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Americans; and17
WHEREAS, a proud alumnus of Howard University, AJ Calloway is dedicated to education18
and mentorship, serving on the Dean's Advisory Board at Rutgers New Jersey Medical19
School and as Vice-Chairman of the Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Foundation, which empowers20
underserved youth; and21
WHEREAS, he is a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness, serving on the board22
of Silence the Shame Inc., and has furthered education by teaching Howard University's first23
graduate-level course on hip-hop culture and public history pro bono; and24
WHEREAS, AJ Calloway's lifelong commitment to service is reflected in his affiliations as25
a Life Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., a Prince Hall Mason at W.C. Thomas26
Lodge No. 112, and an active member of 100 Black Men of America Inc.; and27
WHEREAS, above all his professional and civic achievements, AJ Calloway cherishes his28
role as a devoted husband and father of three, finding his greatest joy in faith and family; and29
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that AJ Calloway's outstanding career, dedication to30
community service, and commitment to uplifting others be recognized and honored.31
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that32
the members of this body commend AJ Calloway for his exceptional contributions to media,33
education, and community empowerment as well as extend best wishes for his continued34
success.35
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
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and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to AJ37
Calloway.38
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