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THIS WEEK ON *TheConnectorLiveTV – The Influencers*

You’ve seen him on **BET Comic View**, **Def Comedy Jam**, **The Steve Harvey Show**, **Good Morning Philadelphia**, and **Q Show**… now experience the unforgettable energy of the one and only **Derick Lee**! 🎤✨

A master magician… a hilarious comedian… and a successful entrepreneur with his own party store — Derick Lee has spent decades making audiences laugh, smile, and believe in the impossible.

And yes… he once joked:
👉🏽 *“The networks offered me my own TV show… but they went with the midgets!”* 🤣🔥

That’s the kind of fearless humor and larger-than-life personality you can expect in this powerful and entertaining episode of *TheConnectorLiveTV – The Influencers* hosted by Michael Rice and co-hosted by Sherri Pennington.

📺 AIRING EVERY TUESDAY at 1 PM
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📱 Apple TV & Roku TV

This is more than entertainment — it’s inspiration, laughter, perseverance, and proof that talent and determination can turn struggle into success.

🔥 Don’t miss this incredible conversation with one of Philadelphia’s most talented performers and personalities!

What if the reason your neighborhood looks the way it does — the investment gaps, the lack of banks, the barriers to homeownership — wasn't an accident?
It wasn't.
Redlining, the government-sanctioned practice of denying services and financial opportunities to residents in certain neighborhoods — almost always communities of color — shaped the economic landscape of this country for generations. And while it was officially outlawed, its effects are still very much alive.
This July 7th, The Influencers on TheConnectorLive TV is giving you the truth, the tools, and the strategy to fight back.
Our featured guest, Julius Sharpe, Jr., Community Reinvestment Loan Officer, is joining hosts Michael Rice and Sherri Pennington for a powerful, must-see conversation covering:
— What redlining was and how it systematically blocked Black and brown communities from building wealth through homeownership — How the echoes of that policy show up in today's lending landscape — What home loans are available to you RIGHT NOW — including programs you may not know about — How to start the journey toward generational wealth, step by step
At TheConnectorLiveTV, we don't just talk about problems — we bring you the people who have real solutions. Julius Sharpe, Jr. is one of those people.
Don't miss it. Share it. Watch it with your family.
📅 July 7th | 🕐 1:00 PM EST | 📺 Fios · Xfinity · Comcast · Apple TV · Roku
The Influencers — because the right conversation, at the right time, can change your entire future.
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**👑 QUEENS IN THE BUILDING! 👑**

(TRAILER )- *TheConnectorLiveTV: The Influencers* is proud to present an **exclusive sit-down** with **Aleta Anderson**, Executive Producer of the **National Miss Black America Pageant** — one of the most powerful and enduring institutions in Black America!

🎬 In this landmark episode, Aleta pulls back the curtain on the **origins and rich history** of a pageant that has celebrated Black excellence, beauty, and brilliance for over **55 years.**

From the founding vision of **J. Morris Anderson** to the crowning of queens who carry that legacy forward — this is a story that *must* be told. And *The Connector* — **Michael Rice** — is the one to tell it.

📸 Look at these **Kings and Queens** — representing dignity, grace, and purpose. This is what **Real People. Real Stories. Real Impact.** looks like.

🔥 You don't want to miss this episode.

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💬 TAG someone who needs to know this history!

*"Be Magnificent — and Exceed Your Expectations."* 👑

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TheConnectorLiveTV - The Influencers - Here'a upcoming trailer giving you a tease of what's to come featuring Brianna Suggs - 2026 Miss Black America joined us live from Ohio. Brianna shared her strategies for taking on the challenge of pursuing her goals including being a teacher, a mother, and pursuing the title of Miss Black America. She was crowned 2026 Miss Black America at the 58th Anniversary of the National Miss Black America Pageant at the historic G&R Campground in Houston, DE.

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