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Historic Portrait By Gilbert Young To Benefit Obama Campaign
Young created this portrait after receiving an invitation to attend a reception for the Senator during the NAACP Annual Convention recently held in Cincinnati.

ATLANTA, GA - A portrait of Senator Barack Obama, created by renowned artist Gilbert Young, was recently awarded an unprecedented honor when Senator Obama endorsed the dual portrait by autographing the original work along with the artist.
“Obama said I made him look good,” the Atlanta-based artist smiled. “I told him, that’s my job!”
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The Poll: Slow Your Scroll - Favorite Syndicated Voice
Radio and long since been the collective voice of the African American community. Listen and you can quickly judge the important issue of the day. Syndicated radio is seen as a blessing and a curse. A blessing when it comes to a community being on one accord. However, a curse taking attention from local issues and jobs. In this week’s poll, which is your favorite syndicated voice?
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‘The Wendy Williams Show’ on Fox Stations in Mid-2009

Lionsgate’s worldwide television distribution company Debmar-Mercury Tuesday announced the launch of “The Wendy Williams Show” on the Fox Television Stations for a mid-2009 start, following a successful multi-week preview in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and Detroit.
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The Cut: TV One Brings Out Arsenio Hall
Arsenio Hall hosts The Blacklist: 100 Greatest Power Moves, a five-part original special on TV One beginning Sunday, Nov. 9

Beginning Sunday, Nov. 9, TV One will premiere an original, five-hour special chronicling the unforgettable moments, cultural movements and personal achievement that have advanced the black race and helped change the course of American history over the past century in The Blacklist: 100 Greatest Power Moves. Arsenio Hall, the groundbreaking television host who literally changed the face of late-night television, will host the special, which will air over five consecutive nights, covering 20 “Power Moves” each night, culminating with the top 20 — and the #1 moment — on Thursday, November 13.
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Seeing Is Believing
Atlanta’s Film Producers to Make Obama Video Featuring ATL’s Who’s Who
Celebrities and Government Leaders Team Up With Film Producers Condra Magee and Ty Walker to Produce BELIEVE. VOTE FOR CHANGE, a Barack Obama Campaign Video Featuring Who’s Who of Atlanta

Atlanta, GA - Prominent individuals from the city of Atlanta will come together on Sunday, August 24, 2008 from 10:00am to 7:00pm to produce BELIEVE. VOTE FOR CHANGE, a documentary of collective Southern voices in support of Barack Obama for President. The BELIEVE. VOTE FOR CHANGE video was conceptualized by film producers Condra Magee of Condraversy Films and Ty Walker of Tycor International Film Productions.
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IronE Singleton: One Man’s Story Becomes a One Man Show
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“IronE…The Resurrected” chronicles the life and times of IronE Singleton. From his experiences in the “hood” to his transformation and ultimate procurement of spiritual bliss. Appearing at 14th Street Playhouse, August 20th - 24th, 2008 - Atlanta, GA

One had to be iron tough to come through Atlanta’s 30318. In the 60’s, it was a then small town Atlanta pocket neighborhood, a stone’s throw from downtown. It’s where the city of Atlanta decided to build what would become some of ATL’s most notorious and impoverished housing projects. The zip code 30318, for 30 years was thought to be the zip code to fill Georgia’s jail and prison system. Iron tough is about to be defined on stage in Atlanta.
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