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Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
From Gangsta to Guardian: Shanduke McPhatter Unveils Bold New Memoir 'Two Way Mirror'
Shanduke McPhatter's Two Way Mirror is a raw memoir of gang life, prison, redemption, and transformation—from street chaos to community leadership. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 / / -- Shanduke McPhatter, a respected community leader and former gang leader turned social justice advocate, releases a gripping new memoir titled Two Way Mirror: Trife Gangsta vs. Shanduke McPhatter. This raw, unflinching narrative chronicles his journey from the chaos of street life and incarceration to the clarity of purpose and reform. Born and raised in the heart of Brooklyn, Shanduke's life began in the margins, bounced between foster homes, shaped by violence, and hardened by Rikers Island and the prison system. His story is not just one of survival, but of redemption, accountability, and a relentless fight to reshape the communities he once helped to destabilize. Through Two Way Mirror, readers are pulled into a deeply personal and transformative story, one that strips away glamorized portrayals of gang life and instead offers a brutally honest look at the internal and external battles of a man trying to reconcile two identities: the 'Trife Gangsta' born of the streets and the man fighting for something greater. With chapters like 'Beast in the Making,' 'Bullseye on My Back,' and 'It's a Wise Man's Game,' McPhatter speaks with a voice honed by experience, pain, and hard-won wisdom. His writing paints vivid scenes of institutional neglect, street-level violence, brotherhood, and spiritual awakening, including his discovery of faith, his encounters with systemic injustice, and his eventual rise as a community organizer. This memoir is a mirror held to the realities of urban youth, mass incarceration, and the cycle of violence, but it also reflects the power of resilience, transformation, and purpose. For more information about the book and Shanduke McPhatter's ongoing work, visit his official website: Book Link: Harry Stone ACH Publishing email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook X Other Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Globe and Mail
20-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Roland Sanchez-Medina Launches New Website to Share Legal Expertise and Community Insights
New Personal Website Offers a Look into the Career, Values, and Work of One of Miami's Leading Legal Professionals Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr., a distinguished Miami-based attorney and community leader, has launched his official personal website: The new platform offers a central hub for information about his legal career, community work, .professional background, and insights on leadership in law and business. The website showcases Roland's journey—from his early life in Cuba and upbringing in Miami, to becoming a partner at SMGQ Law and a respected voice in South Florida's legal community. Visitors can explore his biography, review his academic and professional credentials, and gain insights into his roles at notable firms such as Holland & Knight and McDermott, Will & Emery. 'This platform is a way to share more than just my work,' Roland explains. 'It's about giving people access to the lessons, stories, and experiences that have shaped who I am as a lawyer and a person.' The website also highlights his civic involvement, including his service on the Orange Bowl Committee and as a former Chair of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. For aspiring lawyers, professionals, and local leaders, the site offers a transparent view into Roland's approach to leadership—one built on preparation, consistency, and community values. Future additions to the site will include blog-style reflections on legal trends, career advice, and commentary on local civic issues. It is designed to be mobile-friendly, user-focused, and easy to navigate for anyone interested in learning more about Roland's story and the values he brings to his work. About Roland Sanchez-Medina Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr. is a partner at SMGQ Law in Miami. He holds degrees from the University of Miami, Boston College Law School, and NYU School of Law. He is known for his work in corporate law, his community leadership, and his commitment to mentorship and ethical legal practice. To read more, visit the website here: Media Contact Contact Person: Roland Sanchez-Medina Email: Send Email City: Miami State: FL Country: United States Website:
ABC News
15-05-2025
- General
- ABC News
Outreach support helps Kimberley residents get their first birth certificates
Bunuba elder Patsy Ngalu Bedford is a respected community leader in Western Australia's far north, but for the past 75 years of her life, at least according to government records, she did not exist. She is one of many Indigenous people across the Kimberley whose birth was not registered. "Our people right across the Kimberley who were born in the bush, who were born in their homelands, [who] weren't given a birth date, we struggled," she said. "I'm an elder and this year was my year of getting my birth certificate. Long-awaited registrations like Ms Bedford's are part of an outreach program by the WA Department of Justice's Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. The department's Marnie Giles has been travelling to remote and regional communities to provide outreach services and met Ms Bedford during a visit to Fitzroy Crossing last year, assisted by the Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation. "After a little bit more of a conversation we found out [Ms Bedford] was not registered and I was able to assist her to get that process started," Ms Giles said. She said the process worked through trust and collaboration. "One of the first things we do is make sure people understand it's their story that they choose to share with us," she said. Ms Giles said the team then conducted searches within databases and collaborated with the Aboriginal History research service with permission from the applicant. Recovery efforts following record floods in the Fitzroy Valley in 2023 revealed that hundreds of Aboriginal residents were not registered at birth. A 2016 study published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health found nearly one in five Aboriginal children under the age of 16 in WA had unregistered births. Meanwhile a 2024 UNICEF report found that 12,600 children on average each year in Australia were missing out on an early childhood education because they did not have a birth certificate. Ms Giles said it was common to encounter unregistered people during every visit to remote and regional communities. "It's not just people like Patsy who is 75, we also help all ages, babies, newborns, teenagers, a whole lot," she said. "Particularly in the Kimberley; there are lots of unregistered people. That's part of the reason we get out there as often as we can." Ms Giles said delivering Ms Bedford's birth certificate was a special moment. "We feel so privileged to hear people's stories and get a result like that for someone like Patsy, so it was quite a highlight — it's pretty wonderful," she said. For Ms Bedford, it was more than just a personal experience. "It is on behalf of all the rest of our people that were born in the bush — that was our hospital, we were given names," she said. "My first name was Ngalu and I stuck to that. "Anthropologists changed my name but that was my given name at birth and my skin was Nyanyjili so we should be going back to those days."
