As part of its National Nobility Tour, Martell Cognac honored NAACP Image Award winning Actor, Author and Scholar, Hill Harper (MANifest Your Destiny Foundation), Grammy-Award Winning Recording Artist and Actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges (The Ludacris Foundation), and Atlanta Radio Personality and Entrepreneur, Frank Ski (The Frank Ski Kids Foundation) at the Discover Noblige exclusive event held at Mercedes Benz of Buckhead in Atlanta, October 14. The artistic achievements of Anthony Liggins & Kerream Jones, the culinary skills of Chef David Long, and the stylistic contributions of Ethos Jewelry & Patrick Cooper were also recognized.

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BROADWAY’S BEST-LOVED MUSICAL
IS COMING TO ATLANTA!

WILL PLAY THE FABULOUS FOX THEATRE

FROM JULY 15-AUGUST 3, 2008

 Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders and the producing team of the Broadway smash hit are proud to announce that Atlanta will host the first North American Touring production of THE COLOR PURPLE for 24 performances.  Tickets go on sale on Sunday, November 18 at 10 am through www.ticketmaster.com and 404-817-8700.  For group sales contact the Fox Group Sales Dept at 404-881-2000.

For more information about THE COLOR PURPLE, please visit www.colorpurple.com

New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree has broadened the parameters of his literary sphere with a compelling new novel, The Last Street Novel, which combines gritty street action with his trademark insight into the ways of the human heart. The Last Street Novel explores the collision of the two worlds – the violent reality of inner city gang warfare and deep-seated African-American pride of culture.

With over 15 books to his credit, Tyree, who remains at the top of his game as a writer, is gearing up for the film version of The Last Street Novel, with an eye on actor Mekhi Phifer and actor/singer Tyrese to play the leading men.

“If you’re going to continue in this game, you’ve got to elevate,” Tyree said in a recent interview while on tour promoting The Last Street Novel. “You have to jump in there and make it happen yourself. We have far too many books that have not had film deals.”

Along with working on the film version of The Last Street Novel, Tyree is penning yet another novel, Pecking Order, and planning a tour in 2008 about fame and fortune. For more info about Omar Tyree, log onto www.omartyree.com. 

One Last Time for the Fans

Legendary Gospel Group The Clark Sisters On Tour  

The members of gospel music's best-selling female group of all time, Detroit's very own Clark Sisters are back together again, on a very special concert tour. The 25-city trek, which kicked off October 4th in Nashville, marks the first time that all four of the talented ladies have come together for a cross-country praise-and-worship celebration in 20 years. Further, this will not only be a chance for fans to experience the trailblazing group's transcendent vocals gifts, but also for fans to join with the Clark Sisters to raise awareness for a very special cause: the battle against Child HIV and AIDS worldwide.  

“This is our chance to share the Gospel and touch the hearts of our many fans through our music ministry, a calling that never ends for us,” says the group's Dorinda Clark-Cole, who --like sisters Twinkie Clark, Jacky Clark-Chisolm, and Karen Clark-Sheard --pursued a successful solo recording career in the last two decades.  “We are so thankful for the opportunity to make music together again and perform.” 

The tour coincides with the Oct. 2nd release of The Clark Sisters’ CD/DVD Live, One Last Time, which is available in a double-disc, limited gift edition.  

For remaining tour dates and more info about the Clark Sisters visit www.clarksisters.com