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Trumpet Awards Foundation Announces 2009 TRUMPET AWARDS Atlanta, GA (December 16, 2008). The 2009 Trumpet Awards promises to be among the best of the best in the exceptional Trumpet Awards tradition. The 17th Annual Trumpet Awards black-tie ceremony, sponsored by the Trumpet Awards Foundation, Inc. with hosts Sherri Shepherd, co-host of “The View” and Anthony Anderson, star of “Law and Order,” will be held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. Other events and activities that take place during the awards weekend include the Prayer Breakfast and High Tea with High Heels which will be held on Friday, January 23th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. An induction of thirteen new footprints will be placed into the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame. This induction ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, National Park Service, located at 450 Auburn Avenue (Atlanta, GA). The program preceding the induction ceremony will be held at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. The Annual Trumpet Awards was created to celebrate and honor African-American achievers in diverse fields including law, medicine, business, politics and entertainment. The following is a complete list of the 2009 TRUMPET AWARDS honorees:
President and CEO of the Trumpet Awards Foundation, Inc., Xernona Clayton is the executive producer of the Trumpet Awards. She was the innovative mind behind the first Trumpet Awards held in 1993. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a major producer of entertainment products around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry, is the presenting sponsor of the 2009 Trumpet Awards. Other major sponsors include: Aetna, Anheuser-Busch, Inc., Bahamas Tourism Authority and Aviation, The Coca-Cola Company, CompuCredit, Delta Air Lines, Everlasting Pure Water, FedEx Corporation, Ford Motor Company, Four Seasons Atlanta, George’s Motor Coach, Harrah’s Entertainment, The Home Depot, Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Malco Steel Inc., Miller Coors, Newell Rubbermaid, Nordstrom, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, TV One and UPS. # # # |
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Rapper T.I. Reaches out to Youth in Lithonia, GA Rapper T.I., DeKalb County Commissioner Lee May and The DeKalb County Police Department partnered to launch an interactive and educational initiative targeting youth aged 10-15 at a recent forum at the Browns Mill Road Recreation Center in Lithonia, GA. More than 200 youth heard from Commissioner May, Police Chief Terrell Bolton, DeKalb’s Gang Task Force and Atlanta native and recording artist Clifford “T.I.” Harris. “This was a great opportunity for DeKalb’s youth to hear first hand from T.I. and be given a realistic and candid presentation about life choices and possible consequences,” added Commissioner May who represents District 5. “[T.I.] did a phenomenal job in address critical issues facing our youth as it relates to teen violence, peer pressure and more.” This joint venture is one of many for Harris in DeKalb. To date, he has not only partnered with the DeKalb County Police Department but also New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, DeKalb’s Juvenile Courts, DeKalb’s Workforce Development and more on previous speaking engagements on teen violence targeting youth and young adults. Harris pointed out the importance of education and leadership. “There is nothing in life more beneficial to you than your education.” stated Harris. He also addressed issues including gang violence, the perception of young women in the community and accountability. “What’s more important than the mistakes you make in life, are learning from them,” added Harris. Throughout the afternoon event, Harris answered questions from a number of youth to help deter them from making poor decisions and focus on their dreams, goals and aspirations. “T.I. connects directly to youth. He speaks their language and they listen,” added Commissioner May. “At the end of the day, we want the message of nonviolence to resonate with our youth. Anytime you reach just one young person, that is a success in itself. When you reach 200, you begin to change your community for the better. ” |
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NFL Players Give Back During Off Season Football season is in full motion, but this summer a few NFL players hosted parties, fundraisers or events to give back – off-the-field. Super Bowl Champion Osi Umenyiora of the New York Giants hosted the Strike 4 A Cure Charity Weekend in Atlanta to help fight HIV and AIDS. His weekend of events included a black tie cocktail fundraiser and a bowling challenge. Star Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb hosted a fundraiser for The Donovan McNabb Foundation, which educates others about Diabetes. McNabb’s Camp for Kids, and All-White Affair in Philadelphia were just a few highlights of his annual fundraiser weekend. New Orleans Saints defensive end Charles Grant hosted his 3rd Annual Bayou Bling Celebrity Charity weekend in Atlanta to provide resources for at-risk, inner city youth. And Seattle Seahawks safety Deon Grant hosted his 1st annual “Back to Camp” Celebrity Charity Weekend in Atlanta, to give back to youth in conjunction with the “It’s Cool to be Smart” Foundation. “Are you ready for some football?” For NFL schedules and news updates, go to WWW.NFL.COM |
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