It’s been quite a year for hip hop artist 21 Savage. Despite dealing with immigration issues, the 21 Savage, real name, Sheyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, has managed to remain at the top of the charts as a staple of the genre. While he may be best known for lyrics about his car accumulation and his famous “in my bank account,” he’s putting his money where his mouth is (quite literally) and using his fame (as well as his financial knowledge) to help youth develop sound financial goals, increase financial literacy, and assist with job and college placements. During an appearance in Georgia at a local elementary school, 21 Savage led a mini-workshop for delighted 4th graders, where he talked about the value of financial education and literacy. He also announced an upcoming event and pledged to help each child open his or her own first bank account- complete with $100 in it. As for the artist, developing a sound financial future is a cause near to his heart.
Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is the Pastor of Andrew Chapel, United Methodist Church on the Northern Neck in Montross, VA. Rev. Dr. Taylor promotes best practices for financial literacy and financial empowerment in the church and leads workshops throughout Northern Virginia. Currently, she serves as the Chair of the District Finance Committee. In May 2015, Rev. Dr. Taylor received her Doctor of Ministry from Virginia University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA. Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is married to Dr. David Taylor, who is also the Director of our church-based free clinic. They have two adult children and three grandchildren. In her leisure time, Rev. Dr. Taylor enjoys traveling, jogging, weightlifting, swimming, yoga, and interior decorating. In May 2015, Rev. Dr. Taylor received her Doctor of Ministry from Virginia University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Virginia. Rev. Dr. Taylor was born and raised in New York City and recently discovered her ancestral roots in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa. Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is married to David Taylor and they have a son and a daughter. Their daughter is a educator and son is an Active-Duty Senior Seaman in the Navy married with three children. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling, reading, swimming, writing poetry, crocheting and spending time with her family.