Tech's Day 25 in Black History: Chill B

CNT Nation all started back in 2013, with a vision from Minister Emil Caldwell. While hosting his Sunday morning show, at a local radio station; Min. Caldwell had a vision for someone to minister to the youth and old alike in a radical manner. His vision was to introduce Christian Hip Hop artist to Anderson South Carolina and surrounding areas. The person he had in mind to fulfill his vision was a young man by the name of C.B. ( nka Chill B)

Then still C.B. had to assemble a team of Christ-like minded individuals. He didn't have to look far, he gathered his close friends and family and with the help of Mike Robinson (The 7 - 10 p.m. night host of the 107.3 Jamz ) who was behind the scenes producing the show. G Nation (God's Nation) was born. 

G Nation was on the radio a little over a month before Mike left.  Chill B said the radio may have stopped but the ministry has not.  G Nation soon became CNT Nation (Cross, Nails, and Thorns Nation) and to this day is lead by Clark Berry aka Chill B with the mission:

CNT Nation (Cross, Nails, and Thorns) strives to encourage believers and non-believers that we won the ultimate victory after Jesus hung on the cross for our sins. His suffering gave us access to Love (the greatest gift), Joy, and peace. We seek to reach people through social media, podcast, and introduce CHH (Christian Hip Hop) to a new generation. 

Now, Chill B will not take the title of leader, but we at CNT Nation know that he is is the man we look to to guide this ministry.  Just last year he preached his initial Sermon.  He is a devoted friend, brother, cousin, and father figure to many.  To me he is a natural born leader (Even if he denies it), a true disciple lead by Christ.

Selfishly ha, he has what he himself calls my Selfish Podcast; formerly known as the Run Down. Hmmm, makes me wonder about what he says in hi s bio at the bottom of this blog.....

So join me in wishing our leader, Chill B a Happy and Blessed Birthday!  Yea, he took his birthday off Facebook to avoid all the notifications.... 

Chill B is is the Eddie Kane Jr. , Bobby Brown, Bishop from Juice of the Group! He is the one most likely to leave the crew for solo success! On a serious note, he is the outspoken, witty team member whose main goal is the bring the best out of everybody in CNT. He is very active in his home church and has been trained to believe that "obedience is better than sacrifice". From Praise & Worship to Bible study instructor, Chill B is always eager to stay active on The Word of God. His passion is to grow a greater hunger for God's Word, live it, spread God's Love, and help promote those who want to do the same!

Tech talks Black History Month: Repost

Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month in America, is an annual observance in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated annually in the United States[1] and Canada[2] in February and the United Kingdom[3] in October. Wikipedia

Carter G. Woodson

Tech back again to celebrate Black History Month.  Who knew that not only Canada celebrated it but also that the United Kingdom does in October.  Where did it all start?  Well, it wasn't even a month at first, it started of as just a week, the second week in February and it was called Negro History week.  Historian, author, journalist, and founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History Carter G. Woodson announced the celebration and said that the week was chosen because of the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass (dates that were already celebrated together in black communities).  

Woodson believed that teaching black history was essential in preserving the value of the black race in society: 

"If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated. The American Indian left no continuous record. He did not appreciate the value of tradition; and where is he today? The Hebrew keenly appreciated the value of tradition, as is attested by the Bible itself. In spite of worldwide persecution, therefore, he is a great factor in our civilization."

From the initial start up, the enthusiasm to learn and celebrate the accomplishments of blacks grew with mayors across the US endorsing it as a holiday.  Black History Week became Black History month when leaders of the Black United Students at Kent State University proposed it in 1969.  The first celebrated month took place there in 1970. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the whole month of February as Black History Month.

Before in another blog, I highlighted African Americans who change the world through technology:

Gerald A. Lawson
 Created the first home Video Game System

Mark Dean
Launched Modern Computer Age

James E. West
Developed microphone tech

Roy L. Clay Sr.
The Black godfather of Silicon Valley
Build HP's first marketable Computer

Marc Hannah
Invented the Geometry Engine
(Used for CGI Special Effects)

To get more details on each of these guys check out the  blog post by Clicking Here!