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LOCAL PRACTITIONER NAMED TO AICPA FOUNDATION BOARD
Durham, NC (October 29, 2007) - Genevia Gee Fulbright, CPA practitioner and a holder of a Certificate of Director Education has been re-appointed to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Foundation Board effective October, 2007. She is serving a three-year term.
As
an AICPA Foundation board member
Fulbright is one of eight
trustee members responsible for
setting policies and providing
additional leadership to advance
the science of accountancy,
improve accountancy education
and encourage diversity within
the profession.
The AICPA Foundation has a number of philanthropic projects and initiatives including the works of the AICPA Minority Initiatives Committee (MIC), which Fulbright chairs.
Fulbright was previously Chair and Vice-Chair of the Minority Issues Committee of the North Carolina Association of CPAs (NCACPA), from 2000-2002, member of the AICPA Taxation Simulations Committee during 2002 and member of the AICPA MIC committee, from 1999-2002.
Fulbright is the current President/COO at CPA tax and business advisory firm Fulbright & Fulbright, CPA, PA which celebrated 20 years of serving clients across the country last year (1986 - 2006). The firm is headquartered in Durham, NC and has an auxiliary office in Littleton, NC. Fulbright’s business partner the current firm Chairman/CEO is Edward Fulbright, CPA-PFS, also an AICPA member and syndicated finance radio talk show producer Mastering Your Money.
The AICPA Foundation was established in 1922. The parent association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (www.aicpa.org) was established in 1887 and is the national professional association of CPAs, with nearly 350,000 members, including CPAs in business and industry, public service, government and education; student affiliates; and international associations. It sets the ethical standards for the profession and U.S. auditing standards for audits of private, federal, state and local government and non-profit organizations. It also develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination.
"I am always looking for ways to help others achieve their financial goals and build their careers and enterprises. I enjoy working to add value to organizations that focus on education, training, and adhering to high ethical standards. AICPA is one such organization that sends the right tone from the top and continues to strive to establish itself as a good corporate citizen. I look forward to additional opportunities to serve as a director and advisor to others," said Genevia Gee Fulbright.
Fulbright serves on several boards and committees committed to increasing opportunities for others to become corporate directors and implement good corporate governance practices including Director Diversity Initiative-University of North Carolina School of Law, President's Advisory Council-National Association of Black Accountants, and Membership Committee - National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), among others.
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About Fulbright & Fulbright, CPA, PA
Headquartered in Durham, N.C., Fulbright & Fulbright, CPA, PA provides business consulting, tax and income improvement strategies to educators, entrepreneurs, executives and boards in technical, regulated and competitive industries.
Oct. 18, 2007 Contact: Bryan C. Daniels
Sr. Information Specialist
(573) 992-9144
DanielsBC@missouri.edu
MEDIA ADVISORY:
MU Building Naming Ceremony to Honor Arvarh E. Strickland
WHAT:
The University of Missouri-Columbia will hold a ceremony to honor ArvarhE. Strickland – the University’s first African-American faculty member. Administrators and state education leaders will celebrate his accomplishments by naming an academic building in his honor. The former General Classroom Building (GBC), located in front of the Brady Commons Mall, will become Arvarh E. Strickland Hall – the first building on campus named for an African American.
Strickland arrived at MU in 1969 as a full-tenured professor of history in the College of Arts and Science. While at the University, he also served as associate vice president of academic affairs and as a special assistant to the chancellor. Strickland retired in 1995.
WHO:
Speakers will include:
- Brady Deaton, MU chancellor
- Arvarh E. Strickland
- Michael Middleton, deputy chancellor
- Wilma King, Arvarh E. Strickland Distinguished Professor
WHEN:
10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 19
WHERE:
Brady Commons Mall – south of the School of Law, MU Campus
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Barack Obama Campaign Reaches out to America’s Niche Audiences Through Online Social Networks
Obama creates open dialogue on 19 Million Strong Community Connect Sites – BlackPlanet.com, MiGente.com, AsianAve.com, GLEE.com and Faithbase.com
New York, New York – October 16, 2007 – Community Connect Inc. (CCI), the leading publisher of niche social networking communities, announced presidential candidate Barack Obama has created a member profile on each of the company’s five sites in an effort to excite and engage potential voters. Since going live on October 5, 2007, the success of the campaign has become evident with Senator Obama’s profiles garnering over 200,000 friends. In one week, his profile on BlackPlanet.com garnered more friends than his MySpace and Facebook profiles.
“It makes complete sense for political candidates to leverage the power and engagement of our social networks, and the niche minority and affinity audiences we serve,” said Kay Madati, Vice President of Marketing at Community Connect. “Our audiences are traditionally underrepresented in the political dialogue, and the immediate success of the Obama profiles speaks to the untapped opportunity that politicians have to facilitate a technology enabled grassroots dialogue on their vision for our country.”
Why CCI and Obama
Senator Obama’s campaign approached CCI’s niche social networking communities to facilitate compelling dialogues among passionate constituents. His presence across BlackPlanet.com, MiGente.com, AsianAve.com, GLEE.com and Faithbase.com allows his messages to disseminate and circulate among highly targeted niche groups, and in turn, gives those audiences a voice on the issues that concern them.
Senator Obama’s profile includes an active question and answer mechanic, regularly updated blogs, behind-the-scenes photos and new videos from the campaign trail. The profile is updated directly by his official campaigners, and represents a thoughtful, in depth look at his policies. All together, it is the Obama campaign’s most comprehensive engagement across any social network. As a result of CCI’s targeted platforms, candidates are able to drill down the issues that resonate among specific demographics, allowing for robust profile pages.
One BlackPlanet.com member posted, “I don't normally vote, but if it will help put you [Obama] in office, I will start. I think you [Obama] are one of the most qualified candidates in the running and it's not just because you are black, it's because you stand up for what is right and would make a great leader of this country.”
Continued…
CCI – Consistent Traffic Driver
Barack Obama’s campaign approached BlackPlanet.com because the site has consistently driven traffic to the campaign’s official site. Senator Obama’s profile was initially created in an effort to engage the sites’ 16 million African Americans who spend considerable time social networking. This demographic, along with rapidly growing and highly targeted ethnic and affinity groups on other CCI sites, represent a much sought-after organized group of constituents who are eager to partake in the 2008 election.
- Two-thirds (66%) of BlackPlanet.com members are likely to vote in the 2008 election (poll conducted on 10.10.07).
- 60% of MiGente.com members are likely to vote in the 2008 election (poll conducted on 10.10.07).
Madati continues, “Senator Obama’s profiles on our sites exemplify the best of online grassroots campaigning today. Politics has always been a grassroots endeavor – technology and social networking amplify the reach and the engagement for a politician. It flattens the world without diluting or misconstruing the message. Presidential hopefuls are able to reach and engage passionate constituents in unprecedented ways; capitalizing on their ability to motivate groups to participate in the dialogue, register and ultimately vote.”
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About Community Connect
Community Connect Inc. is the nation’s largest niche social networking company. With more than 19 million members, Community Connect Inc. is a top 50 Web publisher (as measured in page views by ComScore). Its sites, BlackPlanet.com, MiGente.com, AsianAve.com, GLEE.com, and Faithbase.com, present marketers with a targeted opportunity to reach U.S. multicultural audiences. Its proprietary technology platform provides members with the most user-friendly tools to connect with members of their community and discuss culturally relevant content. www.communityconnect.com.
About the Profiles
o BlackPlanet.com - the largest African American social networking community. http://www.blackplanet.com/barack_obama/
o MiGente.com - the fastest growing community for English speaking second and third generation Latinos. http://www.migente.com/barack_obama/
o AsianAve.com - the online destination for second and third generation Asian Americans. http://www.asianave.com/barack_obama/
o GLEE.com - the online hub for the GLBT community. http://www.glee.com/barack_obama/
o Faithbase.com – the newly launched site for nondenominational Christians. http://www.faithbase.com/barack_obama/
Generating Results
Days Profile Live # of Friends
3 days 60,000 friends
5 days 121,000 friends
7 days 176,322 friends
10 days 204,449 friends
About the Barack Obama Campaign
Barack Obama is running to become the 44th President of the United States. For more information about Barack and his campaign for change visit www.barackobama.com For Barack’s complete background visit www.barackobama.com/about
For more information, contact:
Aaron Kutnick, Group SJR, 212.751.3397, akutnick@groupsjr.com
Taryn Langer, Group SJR, 212.751.3392, tlanger@groupsjr.com
Contact: Darryl D. Lassiter
(770) 732-0484 media@ddlentertainment.net
TYSCOT RECORDS INKS DEALS WITH
ATLANTA ARTISTS AND PARTNERS WITH ATLANTA LABELS &
FILM PRODUCTION COMPANY
(Atlanta, GA) -- Tyscot Records this week completed a blockbuster acquisition calling for several artists and companies based in the Atlanta-metro area into partnership agreements. A press conference was held near the Atlanta airport to announce the deals.
With a plethora of labels downsizing, Tyscot Records, the nation’s oldest running Gospel independent label; set out to ink artist deals with Damita Haddon and Darwin Hobbs and to co-partner with Atlanta-based Frontline Entertainment’s Christopher Lewis, Open River Films, CAJO International (a label owned by Canton Jones aka “CJ”) and more.
Tyscot inked a joint-venture deal with CAJO to produce albums and videos while Tyscot Records will manufacture, market (with consultation from CAJO), and distribute the projects. Some projects under the CAJO umbrella include his wife RAMONA JONES, Grammy-Award nominated THE PASSWORD: ACCESS GRANTED, LOVE JONES, RAMONA JONES, STREET SERMONS and more. “We are going to make projects that are going to be hot,” says CJ.
DARWIN HOBBS launched his debut solo CD Mercy in 1999. He followed with the best-selling Vertical project in 2001. It featured the gospel smash "Everyday" with Michael McDonald and his stunning gospel rendition of "So Amazing" made popular by Dionne Warwick and Luther Vandross. His last CD peaked at number three on the Billboard Gospel Charts. “This is just awesome,” says Hobbs.
CHRISTOPHER LEWIS, CEO of FRONTLINE ENTERTAINMENT, INC is also an artist, producer, and songwriter, has released three other albums (two of which were released on Light Records) and his DVD “Plugged IN” was featured on BET. Long recognized for his songwriting ability, Lewis took first place honors at BMI's 2002 New Music Nights Showcase. In his own unique way and style, with elements of R& B, Hip Hop, Contemporary Gospel, Neo-soul, Urban Soul, Rap, and Traditional Gospel, all which result in "a new expression of worship."
OPEN RIVERS FILMS, owned by Tammy Johnson Williams has produced many award-winning productions from ‘The Gospel Dream TV Show’, to Bishop Paul Morton’s ministry broadcast to Creflo Dollar’s “Changing Your World” broadcast. The primary goal is to create and develop original programming that will educate, motivate and uplift. Williams also produced Tyscot’s 30th Anniversary DVD currently in stores. Tyscot Records will now become a force to green-light faith-based movies. This venture will also allow Tyscot-Open Rivers Films to manufacture and distribute movies and will release its first movie next year. The venture is looking for scripts and movies that just need finishing funds.
DAMITA HADDON – a singer, songwriter and producer was fresh out of High School, touring with the Gospel theater production "Mama Don't". Later, her self-titled solo debut was released on Atlantic Records in 2000. She has been the lead singer on each of the VOICES OF UNITY CDs and DVDs. She was once a youth pastor with Paula White and Without Walls Church in Tampa, FL. “I am very excited about this opportunity,” says Damita.
All of these artists all centrally located in the Atlanta metro area, will now give Tyscot a dynamic presence in the southern region. Already this year, Tyscot’s Vashawn Mitchell relocated to the ATL from Chicago to head up the music ministry at NEW BIRTH BAPTIST SOUTH. Damita and her husband Deitrick joined the Georgia move recently and The Anointed Pace Sisters were born and raised in the Atlanta metro area and featured in the Tyler Perry Movie ‘Madea’s Family Reunion’ filmed in the Atlanta area along with a Jiffy Lube TV Commercial.
Each representative was present at the press conference and signed their contracts. Many photos are available for the media: Contact Darryl D. Lassiter [darryldlassiter@msn.com] for more.
These deals should boost Atlanta to becoming the major center for Gospel music. Also because of special event album release parties, concerts, movie premieres and more will enhance the Atlanta metro area economy in the coming months.
Tyscot Records is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, but also has staff based in Atlanta with its Director of Marketing, Promotions Director, National Sales VP, Publicist and tour coordinator.
About Tyscot Records:
In 1976 Dr. Scott started what has become the world's oldest black-owned gospel recording company, Tyscot Records in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tyscot has been home to many great recording artists, including Rev. John P. Kee and the New Life Community Choir, Dr. Bobby Jones and New Life, Carman, Rodnie Bryant and the Christian Community Mass Choir, The Anointed Pace Sisters, Lucinda Moore, Shirley Murdock, the Gospel Music Workshop of America Men of Worship, The Rance Allen Group, Bishop Larry Trotter and Sweet Holy Spirit, Deitrick Haddon presents Voices of Unity, Morris Chapman, Vashawn Mitchell, Brent Jones & T.P. Mobb and many others.
Upcoming releases from Tyscot Records include:
Deitrick Haddon presents Voices Of Unity CD & DVD Together In Worship and a special Christmas CD from The Pace Family – both on October 30th. Brent Jones & the T. P. Mobb CD & DVD originally scheduled for October 9th has been moved to February, 12th.
For more info: www.tyscot.com
In the photo above: L-R Jeff Hargrove - VP Promotions, Tammy Williams – CEO Open Rivers Films, Darwin Hobbs – Recording Artist, Bryant Scott – President/ Tyscot Records, Christopher Lewis – CEO Frontline Entertainment, Inc./Recording Artist, Canton ‘CJ’ Jones – CEO CAJO International [front] Damita Haddon – Recording Artist & Leslie Lewis – Director of Marketing/Tyscot Records
Photo by: Darryl D. Lassiter
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Contact: Darryl D. Lassiter
(770) 732-0484 media@ddlentertainment.net
TYSCOT RECORDS PRESIDENT BRYANT SCOTT
ON THE ROAD TO ATLANTA, GA TO INK DEALS WITH
ATL ARTISTS AND PARTNERS WITH ATL LABELS &
FILM PRODUCTION COMPANY
(Atlanta, GA) -- Tyscot Records is gearing up for major additions to its roster joining with several artists and companies based in the Atlanta-metro area.
With a plethora of labels downsizing, Tyscot Records, the nation’s oldest running Gospel independent label; travels the President BRYANT SCOTT south next week September 18th & 19th to ink artist deals with Damita Haddon and Darwin Hobbs and to co-parnter with Atlanta-based Frontline Entertainment’s Christopher Lewis, Open River Films, CAJO International (a label owned by Canton Jones aka “CJ”).and more.
Tyscot just recently inked a joint-venture deal with CAJO to produce albums and videos while Tyscot Records will manufacture, market (with consultation from CAJO), and distribute the projects. Some projects under the CAJO umbrella include his wife RAMONA JONES, Grammy-Award nominated THE PASSWORD: ACCESS GRANTED, LOVE JONES, RAMONA JONES, STREET SERMONS and more.
DARWIN HOBBS launched his debut solo CD Mercy in 1999. He followed with the best-selling Vertical project in 2001. It featured the gospel smash "Everyday" with Michael McDonald and his stunning gospel rendition of "So Amazing" made popular by Dionne Warwick and Luther Vandross. His last CD peaked at number three on the Billboard Gospel Charts.
CHRISTOPHER LEWIS, CEO of FRONTLINE ENTERTAINMENT is also an artist, producer, songwriter, studio engineer has released three other albums and his DVD “Gospel Worship Plugged” was featured on BET. Long recognized for his songwriting ability, Lewis took first place honors at BMI's 2002 New Music Nights Showcase. In his own unique way and style, with elements of R& B, Hip Hop, Contemporary Gospel, Neo-soul, Urban Soul, Rap, and Traditional Gospel, all which result in "a new expression of worship."
OPEN RIVERS FILMS, owned by Tammy Johnson Williams has produced many award-winning productions from ‘The Gospel Dream TV Show’, to Bishop Paul Morton’s ministry broadcast to Creflo Dollar’s “Changing Your World” broadcast. Williams also produced Tyscot’s 30th Anniversary DVD currently in stores. Tyscot Records will now become a force to green-light faith-based movies. This venture will also allow Tyscot-Open Rivers Films to manufacture and distribute movies and will release its first movie next year. The venture is looking for scripts and movies that just need finishing funds.
DAMITA HADDON – a singer, songwriter and producer was fresh out of High School, touring with the Gospel theater production "Mama Don't". Later, her self-titled solo debut was released on Atlantic Records in 2000. She has been the lead singer on each of the VOICES OF UNITY CDs and DVDs. She was once a youth pastor with Paula White and Without Walls Church in Tampa, FL.
All of these artists all centrally located in the Atlanta metro area, will now give Tyscot a dynamic presence in the southern region. Already this year, Tyscot’s Vashawn Mitchell relocated to the ATL from Chicago to head up the music ministry at NEW BIRTH BAPTIST SOUTH. Damita and her husband Deitrick joined the Georgia move recently and The Anointed Pace Sisters were born and raised in the Atlanta metro area and featured in the Tyler Perry Movie ‘Madea’s Family Reunion’ filmed in the Atlanta area along with a Jiffy Lube TV Commercial.
These deals should boost Atlanta to becoming the major center for Gospel music. Also because of special event album release parties, concerts, movie premieres and more will enhance the Atlanta metro area economy in the coming months.
Tyscot Records is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, but also has staff based in Atlanta with its Director of Marketing, Promotions Director, National Sales VP, Publicist and tour coordinator.
About Tyscot Records:
In 1976 Dr. Scott started what has become the world's oldest black-owned gospel recording company, Tyscot Records in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tyscot has been home to many great recording artists, including Rev. John P. Kee and the New Life Community Choir, Dr. Bobby Jones and New Life, Carman, Rodnie Bryant and the Christian Community Mass Choir, The Anointed Pace Sisters, Lucinda Moore, Shirley Murdock, the Gospel Music Workshop of America Men of Worship, The Rance Allen Group, Bishop Larry Trotter and Sweet Holy Spirit, Deitrick Haddon presents Voices of Unity, Morris Chapman, Vashawn Mitchell, Brent Jones & T.P. Mobb and many others.
Upcoming releases from Tyscot Records include:
Vashawn Mitchell & Friends Promises CD & DVD – September 25th, and Deitrick Haddon presents Voices Of Unity CD & DVD Together In Worship and a special Christmas CD from The Pace Family – both on October 30th. Brent Jones & the T. P. Mobb CD & DVD originally scheduled for October 9th has been moved to February, 12th. For more info: www.tyscot.com
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administrator for the Rest
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The 2007 Theologian Awards – “THE SHOW LIKE NO OTHER!!!”
Houston, TX - Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church (Lake Forest, CA) and author of the book Purpose Driven Life is scheduled to receive the 2007 Theologian of the Year Award at the highly anticipated 3rd Annual Theologian Awards Show. Welcoming a crowd of more than 4,000, including award recipients and gospel recording artists, the show like no other will take place in Houston, Texas on July 20-21, 2007 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, known as the city’s finest venue.
Pastor Rick Warren’s strong theological background, tireless effort to help others, and unbelievable ministry God has given him to manage are just of a few of the reasons he was chosen by the 2007 Theologian Awards Selection Committee. This man of God is a true theologian covering every aspect of the church. “This year’s choice in Pastor Rick Warren could be the most solid choice one could make worldwide,” says founder Reverend Darrell T. Johnson.
In Pastor Warren’s own words, “The world is full of problems. As Kay and I considered the problems facing the world today, we conclude there are five giants- Five pervasive problems that affect billions of people. The P.E.A.C.E. Plan attacks the 5 Global Giants of Spiritual darkness, a lack of servant leadership, poverty, disease and ignorance. These are the ones we want to tackle, believing God gets most of the glory when we attack the biggest giants. These problems are so huge that they can only be addressed with total dependence on God and with all of us working together to confront them. As I humbly accept this award, it inspires me even more to believe that as we stand united these five giants can be toppled. We can do it. We can make a difference together. Thanks for this great honor and I will strive to be a worthy recipient.”
Former Theologian of the Year Recipients are:
(2005) Dr. I.V. Hilliard of New Light Christian Center - Houston Texas and (2006) Pastor John P. Kee of New Life Fellowship Church - North Carolina. It has been proven that the 2005 and 2006 Recipients were good choices; both have reached even greater heights since being chosen as Theologian of the Year.
Other 2007 award recipients include Dr. Herbert Lusk II, World Vision, Dr. Dana Carson, Dr. Miguel Diaz, Dr. Ron Luce, Reverend Terry Anderson, Dr. Paul D. Landrew and former NFL Superstar Henry Thomas.
Awards to be given during the show are; Theologian of the Year Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Humanitarian Award, Founder’s Choice Award, Fivefold Ministry Award, Trailblazer Educational Award, Youth Ministry Award, Most Inspirational Theologian, and the Christian Athletic Award.
The Theologian Awards will honor Theologian’s from around the world and incorporate a music line up, sure to live up to the glorious sounds of theologian celebrations of past and present.
Other events scheduled include:
July 20, 2007 10:00 AM: Press Conference City Hall (Rotunda)
July 20, 2007 12:00 PM: Private Lunch Hosted by Irma’s Mexican Grille
July 20, 2007 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: The 2007 TCP Magazine Pre-Gospel Music Celebration in Sarofim Hall. Keynote speaker Pastor Paul D. Landrew of St. Stephen Church in Houston, Texas.
July 20, 2007 8:45 PM – 10:15 PM: The 2007 Private Theologian Awards VIP Reception, Hosted by Ral’s fine catering (Grand Lobby)
July 21, 2007 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: The Tour of Hope Foundation HIV & AIDS Day of Testing at Tranquility Park in downtown Houston, Texas.
July 21, 2007 5:45 PM: Mercedes Benz Red Carpet Affair- Hosted by Mercedes Benz North Houston, leading up to the culminating awards show.
July 21, 2007 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: 3rd Annual highly anticipated Televised Theologian Awards Honors- Sarofim Hall
For more information regarding sponsorship and booth rental opportunities, please email the Theologian Awards at info@theoawards.org or call 866-922-8436. To advertise in the Souvenir Journal, call 919 676-0263 or 919 796-4724 or visit www.tcpmagazine.com.
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CONTACT: Mildred Summerville, Writer, (252) 230-2689
NATIONAL GOSPEL RECORDING ARTISTS TO APPEAR IN THE GOSPEL STAGE PLAY
“SPARE THE ROD, SPOIL THE CHILD” June 29-30, 2007
RALEIGH, NC – The debut of the Gospel play “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child” opens Friday, June 29, 2007 at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, 500 Fayetteville Street Mall, Raleigh, NC. The play directed by James House and Melissa Wade features national Gospel recording artists’ Melvin Williams of the renowned Williams Brothers, Evelyn Turrentine Agee, Tracy Worth, Leanne Faine, Ann McCrary and Regina McCrary of Tyler Perry’s “Diary of a Mad Black Woman”. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com 919-834-4000 or call 252-230-2689 for more information. The ticket price is $30.00 for the Friday & Saturday evening performances at 7:30 pm and $25.00 for the 3:30 pm Matinee performance on Saturday, June 30th . The event benefits the J&L Summerville Academy’s Alternative to Suspension Program & Project EXCEL After School 21st Century Learning Center.
Tall1 Outreach Ministries presents the Gospel play “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child” written by Mildred Summerville and Regina McCrary in fulfillment of the organization’s mission to serve minority families and children with focus on the glaring health disparities and close the gap in education for K-12 in our communities. In addition to disseminating HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention literature, Tall1 Outreach Ministries established an alternative school, J&L Summerville Academy, supported by Wilson County Schools Superintendent and approved by The Board of Education, to provide a structured day program for suspended students; thereby, continuing their education and receiving academic and attendance credit.
Keep a child in school by supporting the Gospel play, “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child” sponsored by NC Office of Minority Health & Health Disparities, TCP Magazine, WVOT 1420AM, J&L Summerville Academy, Summerville Promotions & Productions and Gospel Cyberflyth. For more information, visit www.jlsummervilleacademy.com .
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