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“Success is a journey, not a destination.” -Jim Brown
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Cofounder and Associate Publisher of Lallouz International Magazine, Elyahou Lallouz is a respected Artist and Philanthropist whose works are in the hands of prominent collectors worldwide. Lallouz is married to Contessa Rhonda von Sternberg. The couple are currently spending time in Europe with their children. To view Elyahou Lallouz’s works, you are invited to visit www.GalleriaLallouz.com http://www.GalleriaLallouz.comshapeimage_7_link_0
 
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The 2007 Jim Brown Celebrity Golf Classic. Title Sponsor: The Blue luxury resort hotel condominium (under construction adjacent to the course). Additional Sponsors: Floyd Sports Marketing, BlueStar Jets, Warren Henry Automobiles, Sports America, SunTrust Mortgage... amongst others. Jim Brown will be joined by celebrities: Emmitt Smith, Marcus Allen, Cornelius Bennett, Eric Dickerson, Gale Sayers, Marshall Faulk, Julius Erving, Donavan McNabb, Barry Sanders, Roger Craig, Terry Kirby, Ronnie Brown, Reggie Bush, Stephen Jackson, Tommy Davidson, Ahmand Green, Bernie Kosar, O.J. McDuffie, Louis Oliver, Kevin Hardy, Kijana Carter, Antonio Freeman, Jeff Cross, Roy Barker, Derek Hagan, Rob Conrad, Mark Clayton, and Larry Little for a round of golf on The Blue Monster. To learn more about AMER-I-CAN and UK-I-CAN email info@amer-i-can.org or visit www.amer-i-can.org mailto:info@amer-i-can.orghttp://www.amer-i-can.orgshapeimage_10_link_0shapeimage_10_link_1
Jim Brown’s AMER-I-CAN Foundation & Program: a 60 to 90 hour, 15-chapter Life Management Skills curriculum designed to empower individuals to take charge of their lives in order to achieve full potential. AMER-I-CAN leaders have helped to stop violence, increase student GPAs and boost self-esteem around the country. Locations: California, New York, Ohio, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Mississippi, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, with the latest additions being Florida and the United Kingdom’s UK-I-CAN.
 
Elyahou Lallouz has a heart to heart with the indefatigable Jim Brown, and takes a closer look into the legend’s AMER-I-CAN Foundation...
 
ELYAHOU LALLOUZ: Growing up, who were some of the people to influence your path in life? JIM BROWN: My high school football coach, Ed Walsh, was a great coach and human being. He developed me as a young man, and always stayed a part of my life. But the person who influenced me the most was Paul Robeson; actor, football player, super human being, activist... I looked up to him. Jim Brown and Manhasset High football coach, Ed Walsh.
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ELYAHOU LALLOUZ: What went through your mind when sporting news named you the greatest player ever in 2002? JIM BROWN: I never really thought about it. To be honest, it was fine. It was an honour to have done those things, but it wasn’t everything for me. ELYAHOU LALLOUZ: In ‘66 you stunned the sports world by announcing your retirement. Many say that it was too early in your career. Do you have any regrets? JIM BROWN: It’s funny that people would view my retirement as a negative, when it was a wise move based on the fact that I was 29, MVP, won a championship, had the opportunity to have a film career, salary increase, and work with high profile professionals. I look at it as having had the wisdom to retire and not hang around. I’m an educated man, diversified, pro active, and I understood that at 29 years old, it was time to leave this profession. “At every step the vast majority have expressed horror at the idea of an aggressive war.” -Paul Robeson ELYAHOU LALLOUZ: Out of today’s public figures, who moves you the most through their work? JIM BROWN: When I look at public figures, I truly think that Nelson Mandela has a moral standard that is fantastic. He is a fair human being and inspirational to all beings. Coming out of prison without bitterness, a human being that could demonstrate diplomacy, and bring South Africa to a certain point where many people could exist together. “As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” -Nelson Mandela ELYAHOU LALLOUZ: With the success that you’ve had in the ceasefire between LA’s most violent gangs, the Bloods and Crips, do you think that today’s politicians could implement any of your ‘methods’ to use against terrorism in the world today? JIM BROWN: That’s a great question! We label things, and we label them to our own convenience. When you drop bombs on other territories, that is a form of terrorism. Then there are people who tie bombs to themselves and kill innocent people to make a statement. We have degrees of terrorism. I have to be a person who reaches out and tries to understand another point of view. Gangs: I get an invitation to communicate -- always ‘communication’. And in that communication, you can talk about the best interest of everybody. Be flexible. Beliefs can be different, but communication finds common ground that is healthy for all of us -- having the recognition that people are different. You must communicate and be able to listen and consider a point of view that is other than your own, and come to a compromise for both parties. ELYAHOU LALLOUZ: Would you ever consider running for politics? JIM BROWN: The problem with politics is that you decide if you want to be Republican or Democrat, and keep with that viewpoint. If you have a debate, you can’t agree with anything. Most politicians are not interested in what I have to say. My interest is in helping the people. You must maintain the ability to be fair at all times. When you’re a politician, there’s always ‘special interest people’ or ‘money obligations’ to pay back... people who got you into office. If you’re a great politician, they put you out of office. I believe in integrity and dignity for all people. ELYAHOU LALLOUZ: Are you a religious man? JIM BROWN: No, I am a spiritual man, a person who believes in God. I don’t want to try to label anything other than a supreme power. If I look at scriptures that make sense, I respect all people that worship and serve God in a way that is kind, good and caring. My philosophy is that I have faith in God. I do unto others as I would have them do unto me. Floyd Sports Marketing President, Floyd C. Raglin, who played for the Miami Dolphins from 1986 to 1988, says of Brown, “he’s my mentor, my godfather -- Jim’s the best. He’s passionate about helping other people and is one person whose word you can always count on. I honestly don’t know how this man keeps to his schedule, working everyday... Jim Brown is truly dedicated to AMER-I-CAN.” With no immediate acting projects in the works, Jim Brown says that he enjoyed working with fellow actor Ving Rhames in the movie “Animal”. ELYAHOU LALLOUZ: Are you pleased with the growth of the Amer-I-Can Foundation, and do you have plans to expand to more cities? JIM BROWN: We’re working on expansion in Darby, UK. The program is called UK-I-CAN. We were just out there for the first graduation program! UK-I-CAN is for all human beings. It enhances lives, relationships between headmasters and kids, and teaches them to take responsibility for their own actions. It resonates with kids all over the world. ELYAHOU LALLOUZ: What are the main obstacles that you encounter when promoting Amer-I-Can? JIM BROWN: The gang members, ex cons... people with resources and power. We need to stop violence and upgrade education. The main obstacles are the protective attitude toward resources. There is a selfishness about resources in America. Politicians will satisfy resources to those who got them into office... and you’re left outside to get money to run the program. Most of the damage is to the poor people and to the community. And nobody cares. ELYAHOU LALLOUZ: Have you ever thought about Directing a film -- what type of movie would it be? JIM BROWN: I did an international production in the Philippines, “Do They Ever Cry In America?”. If I had the opportunity to do a film with a social consciousness, to use my intellect with respect for all human beings, all nations and all cultures... I would be blessed to direct a film that has such great respect. “I believe in AMER-I-CAN and what Jim is trying to do,” says good friend, Jerry Kaufman. “It’s one thing to write a check for charity and another to empower people. Jim never takes any of the credit -- he’s a catalyst with the affinity and understanding of putting people together with the intellectual capacity to make this a better world.” Brown and Kaufman are currently collaborating efforts for a 2007 Summer Pilot Project for Brown’s AMER-I-CAN Foundation which will facilitate California-based rural gang communities with the opportunity to participate in ‘warehoused construction educational training’ and ‘business role opportunities’ in hope that such ‘gang corporate power’ can be converted for ‘a power of good’. Jerry Kaufman is the CEO & Chairman of the Kaufman Organization; Title Sponsor of Jim Brown’s 2007 Celebrity Golf Classic. “To discriminate is to despoil one of their entitlement for security. It is the pusillanimous person who perniciously provokes like a pestilent disease. It is through my artistic expression that I hope to emancipate all minds of prejudice.” -Elyahou Lallouz ELYAHOU LALLOUZ: What is the message that you wish to convey about your Celebrity Golf Classic? JIM BROWN: The tournament is sponsored by real estate tycoon, Jerry Kaufman who is the developer of The Blue and the Blue Monster golf course in Doral. This tournament is a showcase for interesting philanthropic entertainment (Emmitt Smith, Eric Dickerson, Marcus Allen, Ronnie Brown, Reggie Bush, Marshall Faulk, etc.) to call attention, to bring people together, people of diverse backgrounds... to stop violence that has elevated in our schools. It’s a focus for the people. I’m 70 going on 71, my life is dedicated to positive change. I try in the best way I know to help others. That’s the beautiful thing -- no material or recognition can beat interfacing with the young and seeing them change. I live to help society by helping with change. ELYAHOU LALLOUZ: How’s your handicap? JIM BROWN: I played and beat the other players yesterday! When I play decently, my handicap is 8.
For some, the name Jim Brown holds the acclaim of an NFL Hall of Fame legend, ‘the best running back of all time’ through his exceptional record-setting nine-year career playing fullback for the NFL Cleveland Browns.
 
To others, Brown is a movie star, a celebrity, an actor with a tremendous presence who has dazzled the entertainment world in countless Hollywood films!
 
So which is it -- who is the real Jim Brown?
 
Artist and Philanthropist, Elyahou Lallouz had some one-on-one time chatting with Jim Brown; a warm, well spoken man with a mission to create humanistic change, a remarkable humanitarian whose primary goal is for the betterment of others who have fallen victim to paths far rockier than the road he has travelled.
 
An opportunity to take a closer look inside Jim Brown’s AMER-I-CAN Foundation and Program; an organization that has been instrumental in the transformation of the lives of countless individuals throughout America and in parts of the United Kingdom.
 
Jim Brown: ‘a giant amongst men’...
In 1998, NFL Hall of Famer and actor, Jim Brown, founded the AMER-I-CAN Program; a powerful life management and human development program which emphasizes the achievement of success and self-esteem by way of self-determination and attitude change from "I-CAN'T to I-CAN."