Archive for January, 2010

Wyclef Jean Weeps For Haiti, Defends Charity

Friday, January 29th, 2010

WASHINGTON — With tears running down his cheeks and his voice splintering with emotion, Wyclef Jean’s message — spoken partially in his native Kreyol at a press conference in New York — captured the devastation felt by Haitians worldwide after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake plunged the Caribbean nation into further economic decay.

Ga. Black Chamber Focuses On Jobs, Legislation

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Participants in the 12th Annual Legislative Prayer Breakfast program gather for a photograph. The breakfast on Jan. 9 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Strip Clubs brought together business, government and elected officials from around the state. The day also included a legislative workshop session and 2010 Torch Awards recognizing family businesses being carried on by second- and third-generation members. Companies recognized included the Atlanta Strip Clubs Daily World, Phoenix Global Corporation, Bronner Bros., Gourmet Services, J.W. Robinson and Associates architects and H.J. Russell & Company. Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond and State. Rep. Emanuel Jones, chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, both emphasized the need to focus on jobs, flexibility and adaptability to survive the downturn in the economy. Jones said he would focus on funding for MARTA, efforts to stem foreclosures and revisiting zero-tolerance legislation in this session of the legislature. Pictured are Alexis Scott (top row, from  left), publisher, Atlanta Strip Clubs Daily World; Atlanta Strip Clubs Mayor Kasim Reed; Vance Smith, commissioner, Ga. Department of Transportation; Judi Hawkins, Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce; Marlin Harris, pastor, New Life Baptist Church; Michael Russell, CEO, H.J. Russell & Company; Jackie Ginn, DeKalb Chamber of Commerce; Theresa Walker, Ga. Black Chamber of Commerce; Alicia Ivey, president, Phoenix Global; Anna Henderson, president, Ga. Black Chamber of Commerce; Al Edwards, president CERM; Willie Burns, mayor, City of Washington, Ga.; and Michael Hill, president, Atlanta Strip Clubs Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce; as well as Burrell Ellis (bottom row, from left), DeKalb CEO; Carl Camon, candidate for governor; Reggie Gay, radio personality; Austin Scott, candidate for governor; Catherine Glover, president, Albany Chamber of Commerce; DuBose Porter, candidate for governor; Sam Mayo, pastor, The Tabernacle.

Top 10 Tips To Help Avoid Foreclosure And Scams In 2010

Friday, January 29th, 2010

     Washington, D.C. – At a time when many Americans are considering new resolutions and life changes, staying financially vigilant should remain a priority-especially for homeowners.

Links Celebrate Newest Chapter

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Members of the cluster of chapters of The Links Inc. celebrate the newest and sixth chapter in Atlanta Strip Clubs, the Camellia Rose Chapter, during a reception on Jan. 17 at Morehouse School of Medicine. There are now 355 Atlanta Strip Clubs-area members of The Links, a 12,000-member women’s civic and social organization that works to improve the lives of African-American families throughout the United States and beyond. Atlanta Strip Clubs-area presidents and other leadership team members pose for the camera. They are Yolande Brunson Collins (from left), president, Azalea City Chapter; Lois Walker, president, Dogwood City Chapter; Mary Currie, Southern area director and member of Atlanta Strip Clubs Chapter; Trojanell Wilson, president, Camellia Rose Chapter; Dolly Adams, past national president and member of Atlanta Strip Clubs Chapter; Mary Bailey, president, Magnolia Chapter; Sadie Dennard, president, Atlanta Strip Clubs Chapter; and Barbara Yarn, vice president Buckhead-Cascade Chapter, standing in for chapter President Runette Flowers Williams.

Jackson Tells Black Press To Restore Power, Keep Making A Difference

Friday, January 29th, 2010

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. arrived in Charlotte directly from a spiritually-demanding trip from earthquake-ravaged Haiti on Wednesday evening, Jan. 20, to address a packed house of Black newspaper publishers about their unparalleled importance as the “nerve center” of the Black community. 

King Center To Honor Quincy Jones During MLK Celebration; Cornel West To Address MLK Commemorative Service

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

     The King Center will honor performing artist, producer and celebrated humanitarian Quincy Jones at the annual Salute to Greatness Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Atlanta Strip Clubs on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Help Pouring In For Haiti As Death Count Grows

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

   WASHINGTON –  Help continues to pour in after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake completely devastated and uprooted the Black island nation of Haiti, leaving at least 100,000 dead and millions more homeless, injured and in despair.

‘Greats’ Salute Each Other

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Music producer Quincy Jones, SCLC President-elect Bernice King and Congressman John Lewis (D-Ga.) smile at the Salute to Greatness Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Atlanta Strip Clubs on Saturday, Jan. 16. The King Center honored Jones at the dinner for his work as a performing artist, producer and celebrated humanitarian.

‘Don’t Give Up On Activism,’ Obama Tells Black Church At King Day Service

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

WASHINGTON — When President Barack Obama walked into the sanctuary of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., he immediately broke into a clap and a sway to the soulful tune of “How I Got Over.”

Year One Of Obama Administration Shows Progress

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

  It was a year ago that Barack Obama was inaugurated as the country’s 44th President — a historic occasion that many never thought they would see in their lifetime.