{"id":1294,"date":"2021-02-09T15:04:11","date_gmt":"2021-02-09T15:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design-providers.com\/rise\/?p=1294"},"modified":"2025-01-05T02:10:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T07:10:24","slug":"black-history-month-rise-celestial-honors-nfl-legend-jermaine-wiggy-wiggins-tallena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/design-providers.com\/rise\/black-history-month-rise-celestial-honors-nfl-legend-jermaine-wiggy-wiggins-tallena\/","title":{"rendered":"Black History Month: Rise Celestial Honors NFL Legend Jermaine \u201cWiggy\u201d Wiggins &#038; Tallena"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rise News | Foxboro Stadium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"viewer-8c0ps\"><em>Jermaine Wiggins #85 of the New England Patriots celebrates a major win during the AFC playoff game at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots came from behind to win 16-13 in overtime.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/37e6dc_f63556e100d64377a2a16eb83d3825b2~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_420,h_323,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto\/37e6dc_f63556e100d64377a2a16eb83d3825b2~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI had my own private green room all to myself to lay out all my stuff, kick my feet up and relax as I ate some free snacks provided by the media station. Fresh off of yet another sold out showing of my debut movie Boston to Philly, I was on cloud 9 and it was the first time I could say I felt \u201cHollywood.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/37e6dc_81aba750f1f8453391fbd4cea1a45643~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_420,h_279,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto\/37e6dc_81aba750f1f8453391fbd4cea1a45643~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe room was very spacious, and an entire side of the wall was covered by vanity mirrors and bright yellow lightbulbs that lined the borders of the frame. I had reached the point of my career where I was going to have an interview alongside a bonafide football great, a hometown legend, a super bowl champion! Surprisingly, I wasn\u2019t even the slightest nervous \u2014 until he walked into the room that&nbsp;is.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/37e6dc_7e5421d5649a4b7e819efce0cf8f26ab~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_420,h_276,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto\/37e6dc_7e5421d5649a4b7e819efce0cf8f26ab~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Jermaine Wiggins #85 of the New England Patriots flies through the air when trying to jump over Anthony Dorsett #33 of the Oakland Raiders during the AFC playoff game at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Massachuesetts. The Patriots came from behind to win 16-13 in overtime.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA large shadow gingerly creeped into the room before the 6 ft 6inch, 300 lb frame of Jermaine Wiggins came into sight. The guy could barely fit through the door and the small number of fans following him and asking for a photo just added to the imposing visual of the NFL athlete in the doorway.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/37e6dc_378b9ceb54ab4abaa4b6b408d975d23e~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_315,h_420,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto\/37e6dc_378b9ceb54ab4abaa4b6b408d975d23e~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI<em>&nbsp;quickly noticed how small the \u201cspacious\u201d green room really was once Wiggy and everyone that wanted his photo entered.&nbsp;<\/em><em>So much for my private green room I instantly thought to myself\u2026smh.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"ose-youtube ose-uid-bb3e3cb5b4e23c8d188ee6cd7ea1e0d1 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:600px; height:550px; max-height:550px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\" data-embed-type=\"Youtube\"><iframe allowFullScreen=\"true\" width=\"600\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hJzhITZyl6I?feature=oembed&color=red&rel=0&controls=1&start=&end=&fs=0&iv_load_policy=0&autoplay=0&mute=0&modestbranding=0&cc_load_policy=1&playsinline=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media;accelerometer;autoplay;clipboard-write;gyroscope;picture-in-picture clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen referrerpolicy=\"origin\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOnce<em>&nbsp;the crowd left it was just me and him. Two individuals who had a soft spot for the very talented and kindhearted Sag-Union Actor Jo Pino, the TV producer for that morning segment.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bridgtonacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/wiggy.jpg\" alt=\"Wiggy's Tailgate at the Cask 'n Flagon - Patriots Gab\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cJermaine was insightful and a lot funnier than I expected. Within a very short period of time, we were cracking up and sharing funny stories of growing up in Mass and dealing with Mass-holes during our sports journey playing Highschool and College sports. I played in the GBL League as a HS Varsity basketball player and also as a collegiate athlete for D3 Basketball. He played everywhere under the sun as a 5 star recruit both in HS and AAU, he played D1 Football as a pro level recruit and then for New England Patriots as a Pro Athlete then 2x Super Bowl Champ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>We had so much in common.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/37e6dc_597b2eb21ee64bbb8168e51e17ef5694~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_360,h_240,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto\/37e6dc_597b2eb21ee64bbb8168e51e17ef5694~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>-Wiggy and his super woman wife Taleana Wiggins.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"viewer-f6blq\">\u201cHe\u2019s a family guy at his core. Quickly, we easily transitioned from our love of sports and our hometowns to the love of family and friends. He lit up when he spoke about his wife Taleana and how she was the glue that held everything together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/37e6dc_c54c6de5cd4640a8b8700be56b84281c~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_360,h_360,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto\/37e6dc_c54c6de5cd4640a8b8700be56b84281c~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taleana Wiggins, Sports Agent\/Manager, Stylist, Actor and Media PR expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taleana &amp; Denzel at gala event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"viewer-296ub\">\u201cOnly months after our first meeting that fateful day on set did I then meet Taleana on another set, this time my movie set for my second film Sellas Kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Taleana was in fact everything that Jermaine claimed her to be, highly intelligent and very kind\u2026a powerful mix.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"viewer-10cl6\">-CEO of Rise Celestial Studios, Ralph Celestin shares his epic first introduction to the Wiggins Family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"ose-youtube ose-uid-b2eb42f05197381fd2efbf8a14915dc4 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:600px; height:550px; max-height:550px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\" data-embed-type=\"Youtube\"><iframe allowFullScreen=\"true\" width=\"600\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IAz-pvKPBts?feature=oembed&color=red&rel=0&controls=1&start=&end=&fs=0&iv_load_policy=0&autoplay=0&mute=0&modestbranding=0&cc_load_policy=1&playsinline=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media;accelerometer;autoplay;clipboard-write;gyroscope;picture-in-picture clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen referrerpolicy=\"origin\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/37e6dc_ebe93cce8f764f1eaa934c08f516f25f~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_308,h_416,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto\/37e6dc_ebe93cce8f764f1eaa934c08f516f25f~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jermaine Wiggins<\/strong>&nbsp;is a former&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_football\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American football<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tight_end\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tight end<\/a>. He played&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/College_football\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">college football<\/a>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Georgia_Bulldogs_football\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgia<\/a>, and signed with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_Jets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York Jets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"viewer-5nrp1\">Wiggins was also a member of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_England_Patriots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New England Patriots<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Indianapolis_Colts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indianapolis Colts<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Carolina_Panthers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carolina Panthers<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Minnesota_Vikings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minnesota Vikings<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jacksonville_Jaguars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Florida_Tuskers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florida Tuskers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"viewer-9emkh\">He won a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Super_Bowl_ring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Super Bowl ring<\/a>&nbsp;with the Patriots in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Super_Bowl_XXXVI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Super Bowl XXXVI<\/a>&nbsp;over the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Louis_Rams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St. Louis Rams<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rise News | Foxboro Stadium Jermaine Wiggins #85 of the New England Patriots celebrates a major win during the AFC playoff game at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. 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