Meet Our President

Lon Grandison (Muqaddin) is president and C.E.O. of Baitcal Media Group Inc. With over 30 years of experience in the news and entertainment industry, he has become a respected media professional in the African-American community.

Lon presides over the corporation's various divisions, including BC Television and Films, Baitcal Publishing, and Muslim News Magazine. A native of Los Angeles, he has worked with some of the top names in entertainment including, 50 Cent, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, Jimmy Iovine, Magic Johnson, and others. Lon has worked on numerous films and television shows throughout the years while developing a solid reputation as a creative specialist. His producer credits include, "Unsung Heroes of Soul," "Legend of Timbuktu," "Pacoima Stories: Land of Dreams," and "Changing a Nation: The Legacy of W. Deen Mohammed."

Lon also serves on several board of directors including as chairman of the Center for Advanced Learning, a public charter school. His leadership responsibilities include providing oversight to school operations and managing the schools annual $4.5 million budget. The Center for Advanced Learning serves underprivileged families in South Los Angeles and has been recognized by the city for its educational excellence. Muqaddin has been praised by Los Angeles Unified School District officials for his outstanding work and leadership at the school.