Lon Grandison (Muqaddin) is the president and C.E.O. of Baitcal Media Group Inc. With more than 30 years in the news and entertainment industry, he has become a respected media professional within the African-American community.
Lon oversees the corporation's divisions, including BC Television and Films, Baitcal Publishing, and Muslim News Magazine. A Los Angeles native, he has worked with top names in entertainment, including Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, Jimmy Iovine, Magic Johnson, and others. Over the years, Lon has worked on numerous films and television shows, earning 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."
In 2019, Grandison-Muqaddin launched Baitcal Publishing LLC. The company has curated a unique collection of nonfiction and historical fiction books that reveal untold real-life accounts of American history. Baitcal Publishing now distributes books globally in multiple formats, including paperback, audio, and e-books.
Lon also serves on several boards of directors, including as chairman of the Center for Advanced Learning, a public charter school. His leadership responsibilities include oversight of operations and managing the school's annual $5.5 million budget. The Center for Advanced Learning serves underprivileged families in South Los Angeles and has earned city recognition for its educational excellence. Los Angeles Unified School District officials have praised Muqaddin for his outstanding work and leadership at the school.