PRESS + ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PRESS
March 27, 2019
Former Baton Rouge radio personality recognized by Obama Foundation
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Former Baton Rouge radio personality, Emanuel “Boo” Milton, was recently recognized by the Obama Foundation for his work with young men in the community.
November 19, 2019
Free haircuts, manicures at Boo Milton and Friends Giveback Weekend Food Drive
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Boo Milton and his friends were at it again. This time, they gave out free manicures and haircuts, and also accepted canned and boxed food donations. It’s part of their Giveback Weekend, which happened Nov. 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the McKinley High Alumni Center.
Jul 31, 2020
From Wi-Fi access to helping students learn, 'Boo' Milton aiding people in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (The Advocate) If you notice people driving to certain public parks and not getting out of their cars, there’s a simple explanation: Emanuel “Boo” Milton came up with another idea to help people.
July 17, 2020
Baton Rouge native creates activity kits to help kids impacted by pandemic
BATON ROUGE (WBRZ) - Baton Rouge native Emanuel "Boo" Milton is handing out activity kits to help keep children's mind
Jun 19, 2020
’20K in 1 Day’ fundraising campaign now underway providing summer activity kits for kids in Baton Rouge
Local community activist, Emanuel ‘Boo Milton’, often uses his voice to tackle issues facing disenfranchised communities around Baton Rouge. With the onset of the coronavirus pandemic now impacting summer activities for kids, Milton is working to provide summer reading kits to keep kids engaged while at home.
May 1, 2020
‘Drive-In WiFi’ initiative allows free internet access while staying in your car
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - People who usually rely on public resources like libraries for internet access now have a way to take advantage of free WiFi locations during the stay at home order.
Jul 9, 2020
BRPD chief issues call to action amid spiking homicide rate: 'The cycle must be broken'
Emanuel Boo Milton speaks, Thursday, July 9, 2020, during a press conference at Baton Rouge Police Headquarters to discuss a recent uptick in violence in Baton Rouge.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Panelist for Mayor Baraka of Newark, NJ open discussion on efforts in Violence Reduction in the City of Newark | July 2020
Highlighted on obama.org for “Drive-In Wifi Initiative” COVID-19 relief efforts | 2020
MC for #DigCitCommit A Global Conference for Digital Citizenship with ISTE & Facebook Education | Feb 2020
Ember Award recognizing two social justice leaders presented by United Christian Faith Ministries | Jan 2020
Appointed to Cities United Advisory Board | Aug 2019
Host for the Cities United 2019 Annual Convening - Hampton, VA | Aug 2019
Millennial Man of the Year presented by Next Generation Pioneers | March 2018
Youth Leadership Council and Facilitator at America’s Promise State of Young People Summit - Facebook HQ, Menlo Park, CA | June 2019
Ambassador for The Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program | Summer 2019
Recognition for Outstanding Dedication & Commitment presented by McKinley High Marching Band Award | May 2019
ReCast Baton Rouge evaluation panel for the City of Baton Rouge | March 2019
Honoree at The Rouge Collection’s Black Black 2019 highlighting Black Excellence | Feb 2019
Peer Leader & Panelist at The Obama Foundation’s “MBK Rising!” Summit - Oakland, CA | Feb 2019
Host for The 46th Annual Bayou Classic Official Battle of the Bands - Mercedes Benz Superdome, New Orleans,LA | Nov 2018
Rated #1 Radio Show by Neilson (Baton Rouge Market Persons 12+) “The Night Light with Boo Milton” on WEMX MAX 94.1 | Spring 2018
Selected to represent the City of Baton Rouge as a Cities United Roadmap Academy Fellow | Aug 2018
Mayor’s Advisory Council on Law Enforcement and Community Service and Protection | Jan 2017
Mayor of the City of Baton Rouge Transition Team Millennial Agenda Committee | Dec 2016
Guest on LIVE with Kelly & Ryan LIVE (Kelly Ripa & Ryan Seacrest) to speak about Spark Box | May 2020