LOS ANGELES: Pepsi Stuff Launch Party
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NEW YORK: Pepsi Stuff Concert with John Legend & Estelle
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Tavis Smiley, Publisher of SmileyBooks, Invites Submissions
“Love Wins,” Edited By Smiley, to be Released in Fall 2008
SmileyBooks, the publishing company founded by Tavis Smiley, has launched a national campaign to generate submissions for his next book Love Wins: True Stories of Transformation and Triumph. Smiley is the New York Times best-selling author of What I Know for Sure and The Covenant. “I believe, just as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. did, that love is the most powerful and transformative force in the world; the only thing capable of turning an enemy into a friend,” Smiley asserts.
Smiley envisions Love Wins as a collection of inspiring real life stories that give voice to the transforming power of unconditional love. “Too often 21st century living has a way of disconnecting us from that divine power within,” says Smiley. “Love Wins is an expression of faith that we can reconnect with love’s power – to positively transform each other and the world we live in.” Love Wins invites people to reexamine their lives through the lens of love and share the one story that most compellingly reveals how giving or receiving love changed their life.
During Tavis’ travels across the country over the years, he has been captivated by the stories of everyday people whose lives have been affected by the quiet, simple beauty of love in all of its remarkable facets. The true stories featured in Love Wins will range from 500 to 1,200 words in length. Contributors’ bios will be included along with their selection and each author will receive a complimentary autographed first edition copy of Love Wins. In addition to the entries included in the book, SmileyBooks will feature additional selections on www.tavistalks.com.
Details on the Love Wins submissions guidelines can be found at www.tavistalks.com/media/smileybooks
Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Announces Partnership Between Sean John Fashion & H3’s HipHopSodaShop
H3 Enterprises, Inc. President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, has announced a co-branding partnership between Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Sean John Fashion Empire and H3’s HipHopSodaShops. The companies have agreed to work together through marketing, promotions and sales of each other’s products. Dr. Chavis made the initial announcement live on Fox Business Network television yesterday morning on their highly rated show Money for Breakfast, hosted by Alexis Glick and Peter Barnes. Fox Business Network reaches 42 million viewers worldwide.
Chavis emphasized, “The timing of this important partnership between one of the word’s most successful young entrepreneurs and the HipHopSodaShop is highly significant from a business perspective. Sean “Diddy” Combs is an icon. He is a mogul who only associates his brands with the best. Sean John is an upscale fashion empire that is recognized globally for the finest quality and authentic representations of the highest aspirations of hip-hop and popular culture. I have known Diddy for over twenty years,” continued Chavis. “And it is a special honor for us to work together to encourage the empowerment of people and communities through education, fashion and economic development.”
News Source: H3 Enterprises, Inc.
Photo Source: Rolling Out
Confessions of a Patriots Fan
I know the headline may seem a little coincidental, being that the New England Patriots are 18 Wins and 0 Losses going into the Super Bowl. However, in an effort not to brag, but reflect the pride that consumes me today, I’ll share a little bit of New England experience with you. First of all, let me state, that if you can survive New England weather more than 20 years, then you are a true New Englander.
Growing up, the Boston Celtic’s were still making history in the infamous Boston Garden. The Red Sox and Bruins were division fighters and the Patriots were never a contender for the playoff”s – let alone the Super Bowl. Then came former Coach Bill Parcell’s, who addressed team morale via new uniforms and logo (what a blessing). With a new look and feel and one of the greatest coaches, Bill Belechik, who would think the new uniforms would spark a run in history that is still quite unbelievable.
3 Super Bowl Championships later, the New England Patriot’s have accomplished the unthinkable, an undefeated season and an opportunity at a 4th title. This season compared to all the rest, seems the most important. With all the celebrations going on, I’m not sure if you know, but the murder rate in yes, the home of Harvard University, M.I.T., etc., has continued to climb.
In 2007, not only did the Patriots have an undefeated season, but many Mother’s lost son’s and daughters to senseless violence in Boston’s inner-city. If you’ve ever been to Boston, then you know it’s one of the most smallest, yet historical places in America. However, crime continues to soar at an alarming rate.
In 2008, my sincere hope and prayer is that every hopeless soul at home, who feels there is no way out except through violence, will see a silver lining in each and every Patriot win as inspiration.
So to all you “non-Patriot” fans, I say, it’s bigger than you, it’s bigger than me, it’s bigger than a 19-0 season. Instead of hating on us, say a prayer for us, so 2008 can truly be a peaceful one. Now that’s reason to celebrate.
Vote for Change!
PS. Per my Mom, Coach Belecch
–Mahogany
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