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Usher’s New Look Foundation will host up to 500 youth from around the globe, including the U.K., Africa and Asia, at the World Leadership Conference and Awards at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta from July 20th – 22nd. The Conference theme, “One World Powered By Service,” will focus on two days of substantive workshops and panels led by New Look youth, as well as newsmakers, business leaders, artists, musicians, journalists and local personalities. The Conference will culminate on Friday, July 22nd with the second annual World Leadership Awards at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
Media titan Ted Turner will be honored with the Service Legacy Award, which last year was presented to President Bill Clinton. In addition, the Foundation will award the following for their significant contributions to the advancement of young people in the United States and around the world: Ford Motor Company will be presented with the Youth Catalyst Award; Maya Kosba will receive the Global Ambassador Youth Award; and Brandon “TD” Hamilton, a New Look alumnus, will be honored with the Global Youth Leadership Award.
The event is co-chaired by four distinguished Atlanta families – John and Cammie Rice, Michael and Lovette Russell, Rutherford and Laura Turner Seydel, and Ralph and Maria de la Vega, as well as co-chairs Anne Sapp and Shera Pillsbury.
“One World Powered By Service” supports unity across boundaries, cultures and ideologies to bring an understanding of global issues including education, poverty, health, injustice, hunger and the environment, and how young people can address them through service. Through collaborative workshops, New Look youth will learn how to provide leadership and guidance to their peers, helping them to develop real-world solutions to global problems. Panels will address hot topic themes such as “Women’s Global Leadership,” “Global Voices in the Media,” and “Expressions from a World Community.” Usher himself will participate in a special “Usher and Friends Unplugged” workshop with country star John Rich of Big and Rich, as well as teen rock band Radio Silence NYC, where they will discuss how music can create awareness and inspire social change. Radio Silence NYC is most well-known for its anti-bullying anthem and hit single “Renegade,” which the band will perform Wednesday evening.
“In order to truly mentor youth leaders, we have to expose them to discussions of global economics, global challenges, and most importantly, global solutions – which is exactly what the World Leadership Conference does. The Awards will once again celebrate the contributions of individuals who have made a difference in the lives of young people everywhere,” said Usher Raymond, IV, founder of the New Look Foundation.
According to Shawn Wilson, President, New Look Foundation, “We are excited to bring the World Leadership Awards back to Atlanta, and extend them this year to incorporate a Conference where real issues can be discussed and debated, and New Look youth will have a chance to showcase their talents.”
Established in 1999, Usher’s New Look Foundation has mentored over 9,000 youth through over 150,000 hours of training across its four leadership pillars – talent, education, career and service. Through the development of innovative programs and a culture of consistent evaluation, reflection and refinement, New Look has achieved the gold standard in leadership development and success for youth. Now in its twelfth year, New Look has seen 98% of participating youth graduate high school and go on to college.
Among the sponsors of this year’s New Look World Leadership Conference and Awards are: The Coca-Cola Company, Ford Motor Company, Goldman Sachs, Blackbox Creative, General Electric, Georgia Power, Scott Mead, Nothing But Nets, Shell Oil Company, and Western Union. For more information on Usher’s New Look, visit www.ushersnewlook.org.

 

 
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Usher’s New Look Foundation announces first-ever London training session a success.
In partnership with two London-based non-profit organizations The Brunswick Club for Young People and the LoveLife Generation, New Look sponsored a leadership training program on February 19th in London. All three organizations share the same goals and objectives of providing a supportive and safe environment for local youth to grow, develop and contribute back to the community.
The leadership conference was led by a delegation of three of New Look’s youth mentors including James Harris from Kansas City, Kansas; Chase Browning from Atlanta, Georgia, and Sebastian Van Oudenallen from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The focus of the leadership training session was to help local youth discover means for utilizing their creative talents to bring a positive impact to their community. In addition to the selected leadership mentors and local participants, in attendance were also: Founding Chairman [Usher Raymond IV, Board President Shawn H. Wilson, and Board Member Scott Mead.
Usher explained the idea behind bringing promising youth from the US to England, “In order to mentor youth as global leaders, we must take them out of their communities and introduce them to diverse leadership experiences on an international level.”
Board President Shawn Wilson also expressed his satisfaction with the successful event stating, “We are thrilled to bring the New Look program model to London…and look forward to seeing a positive impact in the London community.”
Board Member Scott Mead emphasized the importance of expanding the foundation’s reach, “As a philanthropist, I recognize the work Mr. Raymond has established through New Look as an invaluable resource for the young people who have experienced the program… [and] I feel privileged to assist in expanding its reach to London.”
The London training session was part of New Look’s two-year leadership program, New Look Leadership Academy. The Academy program is offered to American high school juniors and seniors who undergo a competitive evaluation process. Applicants are accepted based on a number of criteria including indicators of: vulnerability, poverty, leadership, talent and interest in arts, sports or the entertainment industry.
Founded by Usher in 1999, The New Look Foundation strives to address the many challenges faced by today’s youth. With a continued drop in national test scores and ever-growing challenges in entering the job-market, the New Look Foundation provides young people with a supportive environment to develop the leadership skills to thrive as individuals. The organization also focuses its attention on transforming youth into resources of strength and positive change in their communities. After more than a decade, New Look has created a strong and active board comprised of a number of seasoned professionals from diverse backgrounds including Vice Board Chairman and entertainment lawyer Virgil Roberts, Board Treasurer and Financial Management consultant Solomon Smallwood, board member and businessman Lorenzo Creighton, and board member and Senior Vice President of the National Hockey League Ken Yaffe.
To date, New Look Foundation has accumulated over 150,000 hours of leadership training and mentorship and has worked with over 8,700 young people from the United States, Europe, Africa and Asia.

 

 
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Usher’s New Look Foundation announced on Feb. 17 that three outstanding New Look youth mentors will be joining Usher in London as part of the New Look Foundation’s ongoing multi-year leadership training certification program.  The training session will be led by James Harris (Kansas City, KS), Chase Browning (Atlanta, GA) and Sebastian Van Oudenallen (Milwaukee, WI), on Saturday, February 19, 2011.

While in London, the three New Look teens will provide leadership training to a group of young people involved in two London based organizations: The Brunswick Club for Young People and the loveLife Generation.  These organizations share in New Look’s vision to help young people strengthen their talents and get engaged in service and civic life.  The session will help youth utilize their creative talents to create change in their communities.

“The work we do with the New Look Foundation is never far from my heart.  In order to mentor youth as global leaders, we must take them out of their communities and introduce them to diverse leadership experiences on an international level,” said Usher Raymond IV, Founding Chairman of Usher’s New Look Foundation.  ”I know the New Look mentors will learn just as much from the London youth as they learn from our own.”

“We are thrilled to bring the New Look program model to London,” said Shawn H. Wilson, President of Usher’s New Look Foundation.  ”We are constantly working to expand our global reach.  We have trained youth in the Philippines and Kenya and look forward to seeing a positive impact in the London community.”

“As a philanthropist, I recognize the work Usher has established through New Look as an invaluable resource for the young people who have experienced the program,” said Scott Mead, New Look Foundation Board Member.  ”I feel privileged to assist in expanding its reach to London and I know that it will leave an impact with our youth.”

As a reward for completing the training session, Usher will surprise the London teens with tickets to his concert at the 02 Arena as well as a chance to meet him.  Additionally, this summer, The Brunswick Club and the loveLife Generation will send their teen members to attend the World Leadership Conference, hosted by New Look in Atlanta, GA.  The World Leadership Conference is an annual opportunity for New Look to train youth from around the world to become local and global leaders while interacting with other youth, celebrities, athletes, politicians and corporate executives.

The New Look Foundation empowers, motivates and inspires young people to create change while offering them the tools and resources they need to succeed as leaders.  The Foundation has provided over 150,000 hours of leadership training and has worked with more than 8,700 youth around the world.

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Usher was spotted at the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows’ Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, NY. Usher was also at the second round match to unveil the charitable partnership between the US Tennis Association (USTA Serves) and his cause, the New Look Foundation. They will partner for the next three years to mentor youth to become leaders. The program will look to expand opportunities for service and tennis. Usher conceded of his tennis skills: “I’m not that good myself.”

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The NY Post “heard” that Usher has challenged Bill Clinton to sing a duet with him at the New Look Foundation’s first World Leadership Awards Gala in Atlanta, where Usher, the charity’s founder, is said to have lined up a performance by Justin Bieber and an appearance by Ciara. Bill Clinton is set to host the event for Usher’s charity, which will take place on August 6 in Atlanta.

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