• Resisting the Odds: Demetrius' Journey in Building a Community through Books

  • Sep 13 2024
  • Length: 53 mins
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Resisting the Odds: Demetrius' Journey in Building a Community through Books

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  • Meet Demetrius Frazier, a native of Queens, NY, and a graduate of Virginia Union University (a historically Black university in Richmond, VA) and the University of Richmond, earning his Bachelors in Marketing and MBA in Strategic Leadership. He is the current Chief Learning Officer of a multi billion dollar manufacturing company and Board President of Black Men Read, a literacy nonprofit he co-founded in 2019.


    This episode tells the inspiring story of Demetrius, the visionary founder of Resist Booksellers. In this powerful narrative, Demetrius takes us through his entrepreneurial path, navigating the challenges of starting a bookstore with a mission to uplift and empower his community. From overcoming financial hurdles to cultivating a space that celebrates diverse voices, Demetrius' story is one of perseverance, passion, and purpose. This episode explores how he defied the odds to create a thriving hub for knowledge, connection, and cultural enrichment through the power of books.


    Check out and support his book store website here:

    https://resistbooksellers.com/


    Connect with Demetrius on social media:

    https://www.instagram.com/resist_bks/?hl=en
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