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Interview with Marlissa "Mars" Herring: CEO/Co-Founder and President of Fit, Black, and Educated Inc. She has been in the fitness industry for over 10 years motivating people through sports, personal training, and obstacle course races. • Introduction: Background Information • The importance of black fitness and stigma associated with the fit lifestyle in urban communities. • Nutrition and food deserts. • Education in the Black community. There is a lack of Black Americans who know basic Black American history/important figures. How do we change this? • Thoughts on the election and voting in general. • Where do we go from here as a community and movement post-election? • Importance of black entrepreneurship • Wrap Up (plug business information, events, socials, etc.) Website: https://fitblackandeducated.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitblackandeducated Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/marlissa.herring Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbe_inc/ Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/_marsfit/ Email: mars@fitblackandeducated.org