Clyde Anderson, Owner of CA Media is a native of Bed-Stuy section of Brooklyn, NY. But he received his High school diploma from Liverpool High School.
Clyde has a passion for people in whom he interacts with. In 2015, he put that passion in the public workforce where he worked at Catholic Charities of Onondaga County for six years where he served the homeless population. Around that same time, he also assisted Elder. Yulon Jones with hosting “Movie Night” at the Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse Chapel to help provide entertainment to those who are in the homeless community.
In 2016, Clyde received The Abe Lincoln Award for flawless demonstration of ethical and compliance standards from Catholic Charities.
Clyde then graduated from Onondaga Community College in 2016 with an Associate Degree in Broadcast Media Communications Dept. OCC formerly Electronics Media Communication with a specialization in Digital Media. Clyde then further lent his skills at another notable hospital (St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, Syracuse NY) and companies while still serving the people in Onondaga County.
In 2018, he founded Clyde Anderson Media, where he uses his skills that he gained from being a member at The King’s Healing Room and a student at Onondaga Community College. Clyde does photography & videography work for numerous clients such as Visionary Minds, DJ Earcatcher, LaKisa Renee Entertainment, Kymi Rae Gloss, Kourtney Heart, Mayor. Ben Walsh for Mayor to name a few.
In 2019, Clyde was selected to work for the State of New York with people with Developmental Disabilities where that passion to serve others have been demonstrated. Continuing the work that his mom, cousins, and others working to help serve others.
In 2020, through the leadership of Dr. Elder. Carlene Lacey, he created 3 podcasts including his own CA Media Podcast. Which allows his guest to come in their own unique way. As he touches on all subjects.
In 2021, Clyde was nominated as Co-Chair of the Public Relations Committee and became a member of the NAACP Onondaga Chapter.
He also had the honor of doing work for the Syracuse International Film Festival, Syracuse Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Tribeca Film Festival Industry, and the HBO/Cinemax Urban Action Showcase. Clyde interviews known celebrities such as Kim Hill, The D.O.C, Kurrupt, and Issa Rae, and did photography work for Derek Jeter, Joe Torre, Lloyd, Attorney Ben Crump, and many more.
In 2023, Clyde became an Ordained Deacon at The King’s Healing Room. Also, he received his Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY Oswego this May.
Clyde believes in Jeremiah 29:11, “For the Lord has a plan for your life; for you to prosper and to never harm you so that you will have hope and a future.” Clyde lives his life by that scripture.
Clyde has a niece (Noah) and two nephews (Chris Jeffrey and Emmanuel Johnson) that he loves dearly and is a lover of all human beings.
What school did you graduate from?
Clyde: I just graduated from SUNY Oswego with my Bachelor’s in Broadcasting and Mass Communication; SUNY Oswego is in Upstate New York. It’s the same school where the famed weatherman Al Roker and ESPN’s Steve Levy and Linda Cohn attended and graduated from.
What was your major?
Clyde: My major was in Broadcasting and Mass Communications.
What was your college experience like?
Clyde: Wow! Great question. Honestly, it was the best experience ever. I think it was because this time around, I had more flexibility with attending and doing extra activities on campus. I’ve attended Onondaga Community College from 2013–2016 and all I did there was attend school and went home while receiving my Associate in Applied Science. My degree was in Electronic Media Communications with a specialization in Digital Media.
While at SUNY Oswego, I help co-founded and created their 1st wrestling show with my co-host Jack Franzino. The show was named “The Burial Ground”. The faculty, students, and everyone in between were very helpful and instrumental to my success there. Plus, the alumni were a great asset to my growth; my cousin Takeema and my friend Tatiana would push me to continue to go forward in my studies.
What was the most important lesson you learned as a student?
Clyde: The most important lesson that I learned as a student is to communicate. Let your professors know what’s going on early so that they can help you succeed. They are there to motivate you as well to give you criticism to use as motivation. A perfect example would be that I work a job in which I would be mandated until the mornings. So, I would send an email out to my professor to let them know that I’ll be running late for class and that their work will be completed. Their response was, “Just get here when you can and complete the work.” That allows the communication to be open and transparent.
What was the most exciting thing that happened this year?
Clyde: The most exciting thing that happened this year for me at SUNY Oswego was that I finished my last semester with a 3.89 GPA while working full-time and attending school full-time. Also, outside of SUNY Oswego, I’ve become an ordained Deacon at The King’s Healing Room.
What are your post-graduation plans?
Clyde: My Post-Graduation plans are to land a position in my career field either in broadcasting, media, or communications.
What else would you like our readers to know about you?
Clyde: Well, I started Clyde Anderson Media (CAMEDIA) in 2018. In which I do podcasting, photography, videography, press events, and many other media and communications works for my clients. I’ve covered some of the most prestige events in media such as the Tribeca Film Festival, Urban Action Showcase, C2E2, New York Comic Con, and Syracuse International Film Festival just to name a few. I’ve interviewed well-known celebrities in entertainment and media such as THE D.O.C, Issa Rae, Kurrupt, and Kim Hill to name a few.
What advice would you have for the class of 2024?
Clyde: Perseverance! That’s what allows me to get to where I am in life and through SUNY Oswego. Also, Pray. Pray Until Something Happens (P.U.S.H.). Just hold tight to your dreams and vision for yourself. You will accomplish everything your heart desires.
Keep up to date with the college graduate online:
Facebook.com/ClydeAndersonMedia
Podcast Platforms Search: CA Media Podcast
Email: clydeandersonmedia@gmail.com
Website: clydeandersonmedia.com
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