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Born into poverty and homelessness, Hezekiah Griggs’ story is not unlike that of many young people in America today. Raised in the hardened inner cities of Northern New Jersey, this young man rose above his circumstances to become a multimillionaire at age 21.

Griggs has been called “America’s Youngest Media Mogul.” He founded HG3 Media in 2003 and since then has grown the business into a multi-million-dollar enterprise, managing 20 different corporate operations and 45 collective media properties. Griggs also serves as a consultative marketing strategist, leveraging his experience and success in youth marketing to help other organizations strategically manage their image and brand.

Griggs serves as Chairman of The Hezekiah Griggs III (HG3) Foundation, which provides valuable assistance to community youth programs throughout the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut tri-state area, as well as international programs that provide the tools and resources needed for young people to survive in the 21st century. He is also an active member of several other regional and national nonprofit organizations, including Choice International and the Visionary Leaders Foundation.

Griggs' business and philanthropic initiatives have been recognized by public figures including former President Bill Clinton and U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), as well as the Northern New Jersey Media Group. Also, Griggs is the recipient of more than 300 awards and honors from organizations, including: Florida International University, Optimists International, AME Churches, and the prestigious NAACP and Optimist's International Youth Leadership Award.

Hezekiah Griggs, III’s image, brands, products and service offerings embody today's savvy, smart, witty, wired, and creative youth. Hezekiah Griggs, III -- a man who rose from poverty and homelessness -- is an authentic voice and inspiring role model for this generation.

SPEAKING TOPICS

• So What? Get Off The Couch and Take Back Your Life
• Building a Legacy of Change
• Be Your Best

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT HEZEKIAH GRIGGS

"You are a true inspiration to the African American Community, the Young Adult Business Community, and to the rest of the world as well. Your story truly touches people. The way you project your message through speech is amazing. To see people like yourself lets me know that I'm not alone in my pursuit to impact the world through business. Thank you for rising to you divinity. Your story keeps people like me in the game when the adversities come."
— Bryan Tate, Michigan State University

"I would just like to say that I enjoyed your speech. It was very nice that you shared your light with us tonight. You're very blessed. You do inspire me in the way that you give back to your community."

—Ekanem Nelson Obong, Michigan State University

"I wanted to write to you because I said that I would and I like to do things that I say I will.  I listened to you and spoke with you afterward and I must say I am still taken back by the whole evening."

—Latoya Souvenir, Michigan State University

Hezekiah Griggs Media Articles

19 year old millionaire appointed CEO of a lifestyle technology firm.

The EAR Group Inc., a lifestyle technology firm, appoints 19 year old millionaire, Hezekiah Griggs III as CEO

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, September 26, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Today, The EAR Group, a leading marketing and data services company, announced the appointment of Hezekiah Griggs III as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Griggs comes to The EAR Group from his previous post at HG3media, where he was the founder and publisher of a myriad of print-productions, serving hundreds of thousands of readers and subscribers. Griggs got his start as the founder of Griggs Cinematography, has founded several startups, and earned the respect of the business world across the globe as well as being recognize for his business acumen and make no excuses and get it done attitude. His depth of technical and management experience will now be applied to transform the EAR Group and its divisions from a leader in marketing and data services to a global leader in integrated enterprise marketing, public relations and data, and product services.

"We're very pleased to have Hezekiah Griggs as the CEO of The EAR Group," said Michael Hall, a partner at MediumFour, a marketing firm with a significant investment in The EAR Group. "We believe that his leadership abilities and broad experience, together with his uncanny ability to transform and revolutionize products and services, will drive The EAR Group in its next stage of development."

"What we have at EAR is simple, reasonable products and services that have the ability to track, shift, and revolutionize any corporation," said Griggs. "EAR's products enables customers to enhance their view and develop the skill to think beyond current trends and be a part of the future. Their technology is by far way more advanced than any other in our respective fields of business. EAR is writing the plan for how to create a product, package and brand it, and allow the client to simply change the way they do business. That is a powerful tool in this ever-increasing technological world. My immediate focus will be to reach out to key clients, partners, prospects and staff in order to gain an understanding of where we are hitting the mark and where we need to do better. EAR is absolutely a business worth partnering with! Next week, the EAR Group will announce a series of advertising and promotional campaigns centered on its featured products and company divisions. Griggs has signed on as an official sponsor of EAR products and will be visible throughout EAR's promotional campaigns. A series of public conference calls will be setup, as Griggs is expected to make his final transition to EAR at the start of early next week. Griggs will also serve as Chairman of the Board of EAR Group and its divisions.

About Hezekiah Griggs III
Mr. Griggs oversees an expansive new media empire that includes Hip Hop on Wall Street, The Ear Group, a magazine, consulting firm, and nonprofits specializing in youth leadership and development all under the umbrella of his vast media empire.

In 2003 Mr. Griggs started HG3 Media, which allowed him to be at the helm of a vast umbrella corporation which operated six different magazines and various multi-media projects.

Griggs has accomplished more than most at his age and still manages to give back to others. Griggs has set up a series of projects to make a difference with these youth. Amongst these projects is Hip Hop on Wall Street, an organization geared towards empowering high school and college students politically and economically.

On the nonprofit side Griggs is an active member and chair of several regional and national organizations. Griggs' nonprofit work has led to missions in areas such as New Orleans and the Gulf coast, the tri-state area, and internal programs all aimed to provide the tools and resources needed for young people to survive in the 21st century. Described by his peers as a business Prodigy, and Voice of Change, Hezekiah Griggs is authentic voice of this generation.

About EAR Group Inc.

The Ear Group is an umbrella-corporation that oversees 42 different operations. Comprising of music-management and packaging, online promotions, credit and gift services, data processing and unique data reporting, Public Relations, Marketing and Brand Development, and design & detail productions.

Continuing the Legacy of "Change" by Hezekiah Griggs, 19 year old retired millionaire

"To believe what has not occurred in history will not occur at all, is to argue disbelief in the dignity of man." Those are the words of Mahatma Gandhi, the slain Indian political and spiritual leader. Today, history is presented with incredible circumstances. As the nation watches, truly, history in the making. In the year 2008, this generation has saw two of the most incredible breakthroughs in modern American politics. A woman, and a Black man have won a stake in presidential history.

Whatever your opinion of the candidates, whatever happens, a "glass-ceiling" in one of the most exclusive clubs in all of history has been punctured. What a beautiful day for this country's children, to fully embrace the theme of this land, "the pursuit of happiness," "equality," and "ultimate freedom." Young people throughout this great country are being exposed to what our country can do, what we can individually achieve, and the breaking of trend, for the good of our nation and the world.

Hezekiah Griggs is one of the young millionaires featured in the YES Movie, a film featuring young millionaires and their stories on how they became young successful young millionaires.  Griggs story is part of this inspirational film; go to www.yesmovie.com to see more about this young millionaire and other young millionaires.