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Documentary Chronicles Filmmaker's Coronavirus Mission to Help the Homeless.

The narrative of Eric “Protein” Moseley, as meticulously reported by veteran journalist Nigel Roberts in BK Reader:
Documentary Chronicles Filmmaker's Coronavirus Mission to Help the Homeless
 is a report in profound "poetic justice." Roberts’ reporting anchors Moseley’s history in 1996 at the Auburn Family Shelter and Brownsville’s Howard Houses—the same "hallowed ground" that birthed icons like Michael Jordan ,The Notorious B.I.G. aka Biggie Smalls and Mike Tyson. The Howard Houses became home for Moseley and his daughter, which was also one of Mike Tysons neighboorhoods growing up.
Moseley mentions Mike Tyson in the song: Remembering Brooklyn and Moseley thrives for the song to become a national anthem for Single parent mothers all around the world.
This lived experience and the Bk News articles-the catalyst for Moseley’s landmark documentary, The Homeless Coronavirus Outreach. where Moseley and his adult daughter Erica risked thier lives to educate the unhoused of San Francisco about Covid-19.
In a historic full-circle moment, the film aired on BRIC TV, located just blocks from the very shelter where Moseley and his daughter, Erica, once sought refuge. The documentary revealed a staggering reality: nearly half of the homeless population was unaware of the global pandemic .This critical insight about one of Moseleys documentary's, was a part of one of his projects to project to global attention, leading to its preservation in the Library of Congress (StoryCorps), the California State Library, and features on KRON 4 News and StoryTerrace’s "Unsung Heroes."
This legacy of advocacy is now distilled into the song "Remembering Brooklyn: A Tribute to Resilience." Performing as his AI persona, Protein the Past, Moseley uses the track to honor the single parent mothers of the housing projects who became his friends and protector while he battled a chemical dependecy as a single parent father. 
Presented by The Coolest Cowboy Records and the Empathy for AI Initiative, the project bridges the gap between Roberts’ journalistic facts and a future where technology—through AI-integrated trailblazers like LiL Ben YaY—amplifies the voices of those who carry their communities on 
Integration of the "Empathy for AI" Initiative

This work is now an integral part of The Coolest Cowboy Records / The Empathy for AI Initiative. This project has lead to Moseleys AI persona, "Protein the Past," which is a core component of The 50-Year Musical Comeback. This initiative includes collaborations with artists such as:
Lil Ben YaY (LiL Ben YaY is recognized as the first independent solo male AI hip-hop artist with a documented identity to have a song on Apple Music.
Swift Action 1
Sir Dirty Rice
The Coolest Cowboy
Lil Oaktreez
Protein the Past

https://www.bkreader.com/covid19/documentary-chronicles-filmmakers-coronavirus-mission-to-help-the-homeless-6545939


https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/covid-19-homeless-experience-with-father-daughter-advocates-eric-protein-erica-moseley-3/

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.kron4.com/news/outreach-advocates-survey-finds-half-of-san-franciscos-homeless-are-unaware-of-coronavirus-outbreak/amp/

https://www.kron4.com/news/homeless-in-tenderloin-more-aware-of-coronavirus-but-not-of-hotel-plan/


https://coviddiaries.library.ca.gov/2020/07/07/educating-homeless-about-the-coronavirus/

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Int5TiA1s9w

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2IECRL1GzLY

Moseley also has a book on Amazon about The Homeless Coronavirus Outreach titled: The Homeless Coronavirus Outreach- The Story Behind the Documentary, which will have a separate 
Integration of the "Empathy for AI" Initiative

This work is now an integral part of The Coolest Cowboy Records / The Empathy for AI Initiative. This project has lead to Moseleys AI persona, "Protein the Past," which is a core component of The 50-Year Musical Comeback. This initiative includes collaborations with artists such as:
Lil Ben YaY (LiL Ben YaY is recognized as the first independent solo male AI hip-hop artist with a documented identity to have a song on Apple Music.
Swift Action 1
Sir Dirty Rice
The Coolest Cowboy
Lil Oaktreez
Protein the Past

https://musicbrainz.org/label/11986529-f36a-4548-9ad1-3e554a095881

addition to his foundational work for BK Reader,  Nigel Roberts is a widely published, award-winning journalist whose reporting has appeared in several high-profile national and international outlets. 
According to his professional portfolio and media profiles, his most prominent bylines include:
Yahoo Properties: His work is frequently featured across Yahoo News, Yahoo Entertainment, and Yahoo Finance.
Major Digital News Outlets: He has held senior editorial or contributing roles at BET News (BET.com), The Root, and NewsOne.com.
National & Local News: His reporting has also appeared in The Grio, The Chicago Defender, the Michigan Chronicle, and the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
Broadcast & Global Media: Roberts has written news scripts and packages for Arise News and BET News, and his work has been featured on platforms like Flipboard and others.
Nigel Roberts is an award-winning Brooklyn-based journalist with over three decades of experience. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a former speechwriter for Congressman Ed Towns, Roberts has held senior editorial roles at NewsOne.com, BET News, and TheRoot.com. His work for BK Reader is distinguished by its focus on social justice and the resilient spirit of Central Brooklyn.
The "50-Year Musical Comeback" is the central theme of Eric "Protein" Moseley’s current career phase, representing his return to music after decades spent as a documentary filmmaker and advocate. 

This "comeback" is defined by his use of Artificial Intelligence to bridge his past experiences with the future of the industry:
The Persona: Moseley performs as  Protein the Past, an AI-integrated musical persona that reflects his "lived experience" from 1996 in Brooklyn.
The Initiative: It is a flagship project of The Empathy for AI Initiative and The Coolest Cowboy Records. Moseley views this not just as tech, but as "mentoring the machine"—giving AI voices the "grit" and "thrift store jeans" authenticity he earned on the streets.
The Vision: The comeback aims to prove that digital voices can carry deep human empathy. It features a roster of AI-integrated "trailblazers" on Apple Music, including  LiL Ben YaY (the first independent solo male AI hip-hop artist with a documented identity),  Swift Action 1, and  Sir Dirty Rice.
The Music: Key releases driving this comeback include "Remembering Brooklyn" and "The Pusher Behind the Pen," which serve as tributes to the community that protected him during his years of homelessness.

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