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New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Actor and Vulcan Society Board Member Hisham Tawfiq Long before becoming widely known as "Dembe," a Sudanese Freedom Fighter and right hand man to Raymond Reddington on NBC's hit show The Blacklist, Hisham Tawfiq discovered his passion for The Arts in his High School while performing the poem "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou. Hisham then studied at the world renowned "Negro Ensemble Theater Company" which has brought forth such Notable Actors as Denzel Washington, Ossie Davis, and Phylicia Rashad. He also studied with Susan Batson, who is known for coaching actors such as Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise, and Jennifer Connely. Hisham says " As an Actor, just like a human being, evolution and education is infinite." Hisham also starred in a groundbreaking One Hour Drama "Gun Hill". As Capt. Sanford. Gun Hill stars Larenz Tate, Tawny Cypress, and Aisha Hinds. He has also starred in episodes of 30 Rock and Nurse Jackie. Throughout his career, Hisham, continues to call on his life experiences and training to inform his choices as an Actor and Artist. Be it as a Marine in Desert Storm, A Correction Office at Sing Sing Correctional Facility or as one of New York's Bravest NYFD. Hisham says, “I enjoy portraying The Leaders, Fathers and Husband roles with Heavy emotional currents flowing through the story and character. I also love work that has a spiritual tone,” Evidence of his ethic can also be seen in his dramatic episodic work on FX’s "Lights Out and NBC Dramas, Law & Order SVU & Criminal Intent. ************************* What you’ll hear: - How Hisham discovered the FDNY - Meeting Paul Washington, Larry Brown, Mike Marshall - Harlem’s real Superhero, it’s not Halloween - The Probie & squeaky clean suits - From 5 to 50, shattering stereotypes - Game-changers: The Vulcan Society founded in 1941 - The Pivot - special vacations, mutuals, & fire-house family biz - The power of supportive tribe and village - Dembe’s story @blacklist - Getting into Golf & Skiing - Want to see real golfers? The @OTGClassic - Hisham’s making golf accessible - The Bridge and all things Harlem - Supporting Harlem Businesses - The Gem: It’s amazing what you’ll get if you ask - Hisham’s golf stories (2 sides of golf) - The effect of @wen_hogan, @otgcclassic - It's like a Golf Block Party - Hisham's Golf Classic on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Things you should know: ************************* Meet Hisham Tawfiq @HishamTawfiq Mentions: @fdnyvulcansociety @wen_hogan, @otgcclassic @golfrtg @bridge_golf Will Larkin @sadenaparks @shastaaveryhardt @gingerthoward @mikothi ************************* Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google https://anchor.fm/TeesMe #TeesMe #podcast #storiesNeedToBeTold #untoldStories #Harlem #FDNY #golf #VulcanSociety #blackGolfers #blackGolfMatters #Equity #Golf #DiversityMatters #2021 #IN18 #IN18Ways @bet @tylerperry @willpowerpacker @monkeypawproductions @dickssportinggoods @nygolfcenter @fiveiron @blackenterprise @yavetequila @africanamericangolfersdigest --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app