The Clippings: Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega Psi Phi, historically black fraternities Form Obama Super PAC
January 10, 2012
Backed by members of Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega Psi Phi, historically black fraternities that both celebrated their centennials last year, 1911 United aims to raise $1.5 million toward training and organizing African-American voters in key battleground states to re-elect President Obama. Members of the two fraternities joined forces last year, officially forming the committee in December, after seeing that both organizations were running their own campaign volunteer-recruitment efforts at college homecoming events.
“We were thinking about how we could really honor the legacy of those brothers who got together 100 years ago, and we thought perhaps the best thing we could do is help re-elect our president,” Sinclair Skinner, committee treasurer, told The Root.
To achieve this goal, 1911 United plans to organize and deploy 10,000 volunteers to register at least 100 voters each and activate them to hit the polls. The PAC is focusing its efforts in Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Colorado
Hair She Goes! Chicago’s Chef Shay Atkins Plans to Feed 5000 Needy Families | Creative Turkey Cuisine Fundraiser
November 15, 2011
Hair She Goes For the Holidays — Chef Shay Atkins knows a thing or two about frying turkeys. In fact she knows about 15 different things because that’s how many flavors her fried turkeys come! From jerk BBQ to Thai Coconut Curry to Peaches & Rum, Taco Fiesta or just plain old Southern Fried she may just well be the queen of turkey frying.
As a young entrepreneur and owner of the Chicago-based Creative Turkey Cuisine (CTC) restaurant, Atkins has a huge holiday cut out for her. In addition to her holiday orders, she intends to give away over 1000 turkeys to needy families this season, feeding 5000 families.
With the launch of her First Annual Creative Turkey Cuisine Fundraiser, Atkins is offering the public several opportunities to assist with reaching her heart inspired goal. Individuals can sponsor a family or families directly or donate to participating organizations and businesses who have committed to the CTC effort. In addition, organizations and businesses can select to become involved in the effort.
A budding business women, Atkins was the grand prize winner of the Elevator Pitch Competition at the 2010 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference. With a passion for helping people and feeding them great food she opened Creative Turkey Cuisine after her win. Creative Turkey Cuisine is the very first exclusive, all turkey and vegetarian catering company and restaurant providing clientele with choices for a healthier lifestyle. Her 15 flavors of signature fried turkey are available for shipping during the holiday season and she has plans to open additional locations in Washington, D.C., Atlanta and California in 2012.
“Healthy food is a fabulous form of happiness and during the holidays, happiness and food are not things that everyone can take for granted. The Annual Creative Turkey Cuisine Fundraiser is another vision I am determined to make a reality. The goal is 5000 families but with a little holiday spirit, I’m hoping we can feed even more,” expresses Atkins.
Love in Action (http://www.loveinaction.org) with locations in Philadelphia, Orlando, San Diego and Chicago; the God Promise Ministry (http://godspromiseministries.net); WOW Women International (http://www.wowwomen.org); Billionaire Minds, which is focusing on feeding students and Mikal Clay Hair Products are currently participating with Atkins campaign and accepting donations.
Turkeys are available in 15 gourmet flavors, fried in 100% peanut oil, vacuumed sealed in reheatable oven bags and packed with dry ice to ensure fresh delivery. Organizations interested in participating may submit all requests directly to info@creativeturkeycuisine.com ( subject line: Help Feed 5000 Families) or call 1-877-6-TURKEY (877-688-7539).
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November 14, 2011
#BlackFridayGiving — Each Friday in 2011 efforts to increase awareness of an online mission to support charities and education were stepped up with a twitter campaign knows as #BlackFridayGiving.
Comparisons were made between weekly entertainment spending versus the support of national orgs and charities as it relates to African American buying power. “There is no power in buying,” says Yalanda Lattimore, editor of DryerBuzz.com and creator of the campaign. “With wealth gaps at record levels and African Americans hovering around just $5,000 in assets, it is time to rethink where power lies. We need to support our safety nets. If life were a movie, we would freely give $60 million dollars a week. Same as if life were measured by hair care spending, roughly another $60 million a week.”
Turning Fridays into #BlackFridayGiving, this year #BlackFriday 2011 is no different especially in present economy. The campaign hopes to encourage more to give before spending. “Just as people are planning their mad dash to stores to catch sales, we hope our readers will also choose charities and education initiatives to support,” continues Yalanda. “And not just for the holiday season, but we hope readers begin to build relationships with orgs and charities to support all year long.”
BlackFridayGiving.DryerBuzz.com provides the buzz behind the buzz on organizations, charities, and educational initiatives to choose from on a local and national level. On #BlackFriday 2011, the site will conduct a live and interactive forum encouraging more involvement by promoting favorite orgs.
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Hair She Goes! Ebony Steele 2nd Annual “Eye Candy: Bare Chest For Breast Cancer” Runway Show October 26th
October 19, 2011
Hair She Goes! — Atlanta — Rickey Smiley Morning Show Co-Host Ebony Steele will feature Atlanta’s top male models, all in the name of charity! From athletes, students to entrepreneurs, Atlanta’s most handsome will rip the runway all in the name of breast cancer awareness. “I created the Ebony’s Eye Candy event as a fun and entertaining way to bring young women together, highlighting awareness of social needs when I was on the air in Dallas and Birmingham,” says Steele. “The Dallas and Birmingham events were such a huge success, so I wanted to bring the acclaimed series to Atlanta!”
In addition, Bare Chest for Breast Cancer is proud to announce the support of VIP Host Committee Members whose names are: Charlene Bastien, VP for African Pride; Askia Fountain, CEO/Executive A&R Timeless Entertainment; April Love, Ask April Love; Autumn Bailey Ford, Executive Producer; Brian Short, Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist; Chef Jason Ellis, Social Cravings & FOX ; Hell’s Kitchen; Daniel & Shauna Wilcox, (former) NFL Player; Danielle Parks, Honey PR Management; Eddie Rhodman, Destined for Success Management; Erik Burton, PROFILE Marketing & PR; Freddie Cameron, VP Georgia Entertainment; J’Aimeka Jai Ferrell, The Jai Group, LLC; Jamal Anderson, (former) NFL player & Sports Analyst; Janae Veal, Personal trainer/NPC figure competitor/Breast Cancer Survivor; Jovita Moore, WSB-TV News Anchor; Lori Hall, Director of Entertainment Marketing – TBS, TCM, TNT; Monica Coleman, M320 Consulting; Nicole Garner, The Garner Circle PR; Olori Swank, Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist; SheriRiley, Glue Inc; The J. Lewis Group; Tamiko Hope; and Warren Huntley, Warren Huntley Presents WHERE:
595 North Event Venue and Lounge
North Ave. NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 835-2329 WHEN:
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
- Gifting Suite & Silent Auction 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Fashion Show 8-9 p.m.
Proceeds from BARE CHEST FOR BREAST CANCER will benefit Susan G. Komen Circle of Promise for whom Ebony is a national ambassador alongside Gabrielle Union, Rene’ Syler, and Richard Roundtree. (www.circleofpromise.org). Ebony was featured last year in October as a survivor on Cheerios, Hamburger Helper, and other General Mills products, and has been highlighting survivors daily on the nationally syndicated Rickey Smiley Morning Show.
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July 26, 2011
Ruby Taylor, M.S.W. founder of the Priceless Project™, is committed to ensuring that 1,000,000 young women and girls (13 to 20 years old) know they are PRICELESS. The Priceless Project™ offers Community Outreach and an inspirational online community at the PricelessProject.com.
The website, http://PricelessProject.com, launches July 29th, 2011 as an online resource to recognize, celebrate and empower the female priceless spirit. The Priceless Project strongly believes in Community Outreach. We will do monthly Community Outreach in Lancaster City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York City and beyond.
The PRICELESS Project originated in 2007 when master’s level social worker Ruby L. Taylor began to internalize the pain and hurt her nieces and students faced because of family, social and educational circumstances. To support and encourage her nieces and students, she wrote a poem entitled “What Are You Worth?” Ruby used the poem for hurting teenagers in Lancaster City, Pennsylvania to help encourage each student to know he or she is PRICELESS. She took a special interest in young ladies and girls in 2011 when Rowena Dixon, a fellow co-worker, expressed a need to help young ladies understand their self-worth.
Growing up in the Bronx, New York, Ruby knows firsthand what happens when a young women does not feel worthy. As a result, she was on the verge of failing out of high school and living a life she did not desire. One day, Crystal Russell, a neighborhood friend, invited her to a dinner at the Marriot Marquis with the Attorney General Janet Reno. Ruby says, “That night, sitting with high-achieving students from various NYC public high schools exposed me to possibilities. I realized I was worthy of being invited to an event for honor students, even though I was not an honor student. I was worthy of graduating high school. I was worthy of attending college and going after my goals. The one night of possibility changed my life view forever. It took the life of pain and hurt and turned it into a life of healing, hope and joy. I realized I was priceless, no matter what.”
About PricelessProject.com
The Priceless Project is an inspirational online community for young women to promote self-worth, success and self-development. The site offers visitors expertise on various topics impacting the female priceless spirit from family issues, relationship problems, school concerns, drug abuse, sexual abuse and much more. We have notable experts giving their support and expertise, such as Vanessa Van Petten, one of the nation’s youngest experts on parenting and adolescents; Teen Life Coach Barb Steinberg, LMSW; sexual assault expert Dr. Carolyn West; founding program director of the Respect Institute Jessica Baker; drugs and alcohol counselor JuliAnn Crommelin; and self-esteem expert for adolescent girls Anea Bogue. Visitors will find online mentoring, self-worth quiz, online soap opera for high school students, shout-outs, resources and much more.
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Atlanta Gala: Deion Sanders Honored & Thanks Atlanta | PrimeTime Black & Red Celebratory Gala July 16,2011 | myATLevents
July 7, 2011
2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame Selectee Deion Sanders hosts a star-studded Black & Red Celebratory Gala in the city where it all began
On Saturday, July 16,2011 Atlanta’s top stars and more will gather at the grand 200 PEACHTREE for the PrimeTime Black & Red Celebratory Gala in honor of Deion Sanders upcoming induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Taking place during the 2nd Annual Deion Sanders and Jamal Lewis Youth Football Tournament weekend, Sanders has invited all of his celebrity friends and NFL counterparts to celebrate in primetime fashion with a night filled of dancing, music, drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
“This is a great milestone in my life and it’s important for me to share this moment with the city that gave Primetime his start,” said Sanders. “As the first Atlanta Falcon to be given this coveted honor of becoming part of the Pro Hall of Fame, I am utilizing all the best including Atlanta’s very talented Tee Foxx and Foxx Entertainment to ensure that this night will be one that the city remembers.” Featuring a full open bar courtesy of Grey Goose Vodka, music by Grand Hustle’s DJ Drama and the legendary DJ Reggie Reg plus an exclusive VIP Primetime Gifting Vault– the Black & Red Celebratory Gala is gearing up to be the ultimate congratulatory/thank you event Atlanta has ever seen. Confirmed guests of the night include Actor/Singer Jamie Foxx, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, R&B Superstar Usher, Mogul Tyler Perry, Actor and Actress Boris and Nicole Ari Parker Kodjoe, Singer Toni Braxton, Producer Jermaine Dupri, NBA Legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving, Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank, present and former Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Braves as well as many of the city and entertainment’s elite. All proceeds from the PrimeTime Black & Red Celebratory Gala will be donated to The PrimeTime Association a 501c3 founded by Deion and Pilar Sanders to encourage positive self images in youth through academics, sports and mentoring programs in Texas and Georgia.Follow the Buzz via www.ptasports.org | @DeionSanders
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The Cut with that Brother! Call Me MISTER Saving Our Boys Campaign presents the Summer Reception Fundraiser | July 13, 2011 Philadelphia, PA
July 5, 2011
The Cut with that Brother! — DryerBuzz.com — Saving Our Boys Campaign presents the Summer Reception Fundraiser to be held Wednesday, July 13, 2011 5:30pm-7:30pm at RAW Sushi & Sake Lounge, 1225 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA . Supporters of Saving Our Boys that will be in attendance include Wells Fargo, The Call Me Mister Teacher Leadership Development program, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and Project GRAD USA.
The S.O.B. Campaign was developed to counteract the growing problems of increased dropout rates and decrease the prison to pipeline epidemic amongst black males by providing yearlong leadership/mentorship development institute that addresses key areas of performance; personal, academic and social. The objective of the S.O.B. (Saving Our Boys) Summer Leadership Development Institute is to provide a week long residential experience, opportunity, access and support to young boys of color in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Community. The goal is to not only motivate young boys to be great but empower them to live in greatness as well-adjusted citizens, professionals and contributors to their community. Join us for an evening of networking, while supporting and celebrating the future of one of Philadelphia’s most valuable treasures-young boys of color. The S.O.B Campaign was created by leaders in the business, philanthropic and education community to uplift young boys, infuse culture and bring together communities in the City of Philadelphia. Follow the Buzz via http://savingourboys.eventbrite.comThe Cut with that Brother! — You just got the buzz from www.DryerBuzz.com — Combing the headlines. Transforming the way we look — at life.
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June 3, 2011
The Buzz — The Atlanta Music Project is a tax-exempt, 501(c)3 organization with the mission of transforming the lives of Atlanta’s underprivileged children. Piloted at the Gilbert House, a cultural center located in Southwest Atlanta and operated by the City Of Atlanta Office Of Cultural Affairs, it offers an intense 5-day-a-week program of classical, orchestral training, a safe haven for at-risk youth, musical instruments for each child, field trips to various Atlanta cultural institutions, and instills confidence, creativity and ambition through practice and live concert performances.
AMP is co-founded by 28-year-old, Canadian-born bassoonist and AMP Executive Director, Dantes Rameau. His inaugural membership in the Abreu Fellows Program at the New England Conservatory of Music is where he studied El Sistema, the acclaimed Venezuelan National Youth Orchestra System that transforms the lives of children through music. Since El Sistema’s founding, over one-million kids have gone through the program. Despite 70% of the participants living below the poverty line, the program has spawned visionary global movement. Rameau envisions the same outcome for Metropolitan Atlanta’s underprivileged youth. Follow the Buzz and Support via www.atlantamusicproject.orgBlackFridayGiving — Every Friday Should Be Black Friday for Orgs and Charities — You just got the buzz from BlackFridayGiving.DryerBuzz.com — Combing the headlines. Transforming the way we look — at life.
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Got Buzz – Pitch it http://Pitch.DryerBuzz.comThe Cut With that Brother! 2nd Annual DeSean Jackson Foundation Gala brings out the stars | Promoting Awareness of Pancreatic Cancer | Philadelphia PA
May 6, 2011
Philadelphia PA — The DeSean Jackson Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer “DJFPC” will host it’s 2nd Annual Gala on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Water Works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at 6PM. This year the foundation will honor both Renee Chenault-Fattah (NBC) and Patty Jackson (WDAS) for their work promoting awareness of Pancreatic Cancer.
Philadelphia Eagles’ Pro Bowl wide receiver and punt returner, Desean Jackson, along with Eagles teammates Stewart Bradley, Brent Celek, Jon Dorbenas*, Brandon Graham, Todd Herreman, Jamal Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, LeSean McCoy, Jacquay Parker, Leonard Weaver AND others will join him at the Gala. WHERE: Water Works Restaurant and Lounge 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19130 | 215-236-9000 WHEN: Friday, May 13th, 2011 TIME: 6PM Cocktail/VIP Reception 7PM Dinner Entertainment Black Frost Silent Auction & Live Auction Entire Evening TICKETS AND SPONSORS Purchase Tickets TODAY at www.Foundation10.com ($250 Per Seat, Table Sponsors Available) The Speed Camp May 14, 2011 (Footwork, Agility, Speed, and Technique) The Galas’s supporting Football Speed Camp for at risk youth in the Philadelphia area will be held May 14, 2011. The event will help raise awareness of the Pancreatic Cancer Disease, broaden children’s horizons and raise funds to support Pancreatic Cancer research. Camp attendees will come from area youth organizations. Support and Gala proceeds will benefit the 501c3 Certified DeSean Jackson Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer and the FAST Camp. For more information please contact our Communications Director – Torrey Pocock at 202 351 1344. (Press Conference May 13th TBA). FOUNDATION MOTO: 10-10-10 10 10 10 Take 10 Minutes: – Learn more about Pancreatic Cancer Tell 10 Friends: – Visit www.Foundation10.com and ask others to do the same. Donate $10 – Help in the fight against Pancreatic Cancer Follow the Buzz via www.foundation10.com | Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Foundation10 or @Foundation10 on twitter.The Cut with that Brother! — You just got the buzz from www.DryerBuzz.com — Combing the headlines. Transforming the way we look — at life.
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May 5, 2011
The Arthur Langford, Jr. Teen Leadership Institute promises to be an exciting, enlightening and empowering program. The Institute is sponsored by the United Youth-Adult Conference II (U.Y.A.C.), an organization dedicated to improving and making a difference in the lives of youth.
The late Arthur Langford, Jr. was a devout community servant. He began his career in politics as the youngest member of the Atlanta City Council and later became a State Senator. Mr. Langford founded the United Youth-Adult Conference as a means to bridge youth with adults.
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