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CONTENTS VOLUME 2 | ISSUE 1
Lifestyle 14
FASHION Keith Layden Photography
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FINANCE How Does One Acquire Wealth?
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EDITORIAL Is it time for a Civil Responsibility Movement?
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BEAUTY A Conversation With Your Stylist
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COMMUNITY Retired Players Giving Back
Events 28
Calendar of Events
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Around Town NFL Alumni Tennessee Chapter, MLK Commemorative Convocation, MLK Fellowship Breakfast, NSN Holiday Mixer, McGruder Center, JUMP Extravaganza, Celebrity Birthday Bash, Laylah Hathaway
Featured 18
Close-Up with Eddie George Life Beyond The Game
In Every Issue 6 8 12 13
Letter from the Publisher Contributors Know Your History Common Grammatical Errors
On the Cover: Katrina Hagger Smith and Eddie George.
Michael Blivens MBA
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
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t’s cold outside, and believe it or not we’ve started another year. As I reflect on the recent holiday season, my attention is drawn to Christmas. A time when as a child, I would eagerly anticipate the opening of gifts. Nothing was better!!
How can we be an influencer or role model and be invisible? How can we change the perception of our community if we don’t let others see the good that we’re doing?
As I’ve grown older that joy and excitement is still there, but it’s found in giving rather than receiving. I’ve grown to understand that a purchased gift is not necessary to make the recipient happy. A gift of service is one that should not be overlooked! Martin Luther King, Jr. once said “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is “What are you doing for others”? As we begin the New Year let’s be more aware of the opportunities that we have to give of ourselves.
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A Page from Our History Garrett A. Morgan
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arrett Augustus Morgan was born the seventh of eleven children to former slaves. He is best known for his invention of the Morgan safety hood and the
to the hair care products industry. His invention would pave the way for entrepreneurs and manufacturers for generations to come. His early years were spent going to school and working employment opportunities. Even though Garrett didn’t traveled fast and gave him many opportunities in various manufacturing plants.
discovery. Garrett noticed that after wiping the lubricant
Garrett knew he was on to something and next tried the patented chemical hair straightener. He went on to develop a
(Sources: www.skinbiology.com/truthabouthairrelaxers.html http://www.ric.edu/faculty/rpotter/morgan.html)
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Common Grammatical Errors
Saw vs. Seen Saw
is the simple past tense form of see.
Example: I saw a great movie last night. You saw a spaceship?
Seen is the past participle of “see”. Past participles can’t be
used alone in a sentence (they need a helper verb). In this case, the helper verbs would be “has, have or had.”
Example: I have seen this movie. Have you seen the big dog down the street? “I seen” is INCORRECT. Remember there must be a helper verb when using “seen”. Now that we know better, let’s do better!
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F E AT U R E D
Life Beyond The Game
Eddie George: HErE & Now by Katrina Hagger Smith
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PHOTO: Mary L. Carter
narguably, one of the most legendary players in NFL history, former Tennessee Titan Eddie George has found success on a different playing field. Since retiring from the NFL seven years ago, George has been tackling new opportunities one after another. His transition from professional football player to ordinary citizen has been anything but “ordinary.” After taking a glance at his hectic schedule on his iPad, one could raise the question: Does Eddie George ever sleep? He’s busier now, than ever before. “I just didn’t believe in the notion that I was only here to play football,” George says. Retiring at age 31, he couldn’t imagine sitting on a pond somewhere fishing. His ambition and burning desire to get more out of life, lead him to become his own coach and follow his own playbook. George went back to school, earned an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern and became a businessman. His knowledge of football, earned him a spot with Fox Sports Network. Through the years, George has quietly built businesses based on his vision of healthy people, healthy places, under the umbrella of his parent company, George Enterprises. His other companies include EGX Lifestyles, which has been featured on Dr. Oz, to encourage people to live healthier lives and The Edge Group, his architectural planning and design firm aimed at creating healthy communities. As if that isn’t enough to keep the former Heisman Trophy winner, husband and father busy, he’s also aggressively pursuing an acting career. He’s already starred in four plays and continues to hone his craft. He says, “I wanted to do it the right way and not just try to get into doors with my name, and say ok, today I want to be an actor.” Taking matters into his own hands, George hired an acting coach. He’s married to Tamara “Taj” Johnson, a member of the popular R&B group (SWV) and has two sons. While George’s older son Jaire, has seen dad in action on the field, his younger son Eriq has not. Momentos, souvenirs and memorabilia around the house help Eriq gravitate towards the game. George recalls with laughter, a time when his younger son discovered who daddy really is. “He never ever saw me play a down of football, he saw images, he saw game tapes, and one day he says “oh you’re Eddie George that played #27!” When he reminisces about his playing days with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans you can hear the excitement in his voice. There’s more of a somber tone though, when he speaks about the loss of his former teammate and friend, Steve McNair.
“There’s not a day or night that goes by when I don’t think about him. I still don’t consider him dead, he’s still alive very much so to me.” George admired McNair as a warrior on the field with a warm personality off field. A common trait shared by both. “His energy was just too strong, he impacted so many people, including myself in so many positive ways, he lives on forever.” George laughs and admits there are nights when he dreams of he and McNair still playing football together. “We’re at practice and he’s handing me the ball off, it’s wild that seven years after playing and you think it’s out of your system. I’m still dreaming about being in the locker room, looking for my socks (laughs), being late for practice, laughing it up with the boys and getting ready for a game.” He says he guess it’s #9’s way of saying he’ll always be his teammate. The average length of an NFL career is only three and a half seasons. This is why N-F-L is commonly referred to around the league as not-for-long. Dr. Yolanda Brooks, a clinical and sports psychologist based in Dallas, TX deals with transitioning athletes. She believes players need to lay a foundation before their playing days are over. Brooks helps players prepare for life after professional sports through her Sports Life Transitions Program. “When a player is no longer playing it’s like death, it’s sudden, not expected and their lives are turned upside down. They are no longer a player, they have another identity,” Brooks says. “Many times an ex-professional athlete’s current life goes to pot because they don’t build a new life, they are still trying to live in the old days,” Brooks explains. To keep that adrenalin rush going, some players turn to drugs, alcohol and gambling, which can lead to clinical depression. Al Smith, former Director Of Player Development and Pro Scouting for the Tennessee Titans knows this all too well. He’s seen players succeed after a career in professional sports and he’s seen some fall by the wayside. “By showing players you care and helping them lay down a game plan for success after sports will work both on and off the field and Eddie is a perfect example of that,” Smith says. One thing’s for sure, with all Eddie George has accomplished, his experience proves he can score on the field and his vision shows he’s scoring off the field as well Katrina Hagger Smith is a freelance journalist and President/CEO of Sports Media Edge. She can be reached at katrina@sportsmediaedge.com.
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FINANCE
How Does One Acquire
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ou hear the question asked among family and friends, young and old. It’s whispered in the community, and generations have pondered the question but have never gotten the answer quite right. While some know the answer, others have difficulty expressing how they arrived at the answer. The answer is so evasive, that ninety five (95%) percent of the American public, will never reach it. What is this question, you ask? Well, depending on your status the question is posed different ways. Some say, “How do I get rich”? While others inquire, “How do I become financially independent”? Yet, the one that I appreciate the most is, “How do I acquire wealth”?
by Marcus T. Henderson, Sr.
can be inhibiting to our natural God-given gifts. How many times have we chastised our children for receiving failing grades in Algebra and Biology, while completely ignoring the superior marks earned in Art or Computer Science? Mr. Sullivan points out that even when you work hard on your weaknesses, all you really end up with is a really strong set of weaknesses! Why, you ask? Because they are your weaknesses. Why not work harder on your innate strengths and develop a really strong productive set of strengths? Think about the talented physician that can’t balance their checkbook, or the financial advisor extraordinaire that can’t spell. Each of these individuals has achieved great success, usually at the sacrifice of obvious deficiencies. The key The lovable, straight-talking author, philosopher and is to actually know where your blessings are stored, outspoken economist, Benjamin Jeremy “Ben” Stein, and unleash them with vigor and direction. (yes, of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off fame) gives us a basis to start in his new book titled, What Would Ben Stein Do?: A final lesson in acquiring wealth is found in the Applying the Wisdom of a Modern-Day Prophet to Tackle teachings of one of America’s most recognized and the Challenges of Work and Life. In the first chapter he celebrated investors, Warren Buffett. In his memoire, explains how choosing the right mate can make or break Never Suck Your Thumbs!, he encourages that decisions one’s financial life. In my 24 years of financial advising I be made swiftly and in a calculated fashion. He defines would be have to concur. There are some choices in life any unnecessary sitting or thinking as “thumb sucking”. that will be of minor concern, but this is certainly not When people offer him a business or investment deal, one of them. Mr. Stein points out that many marry with he says, “I move. Whether I decide to buy or not to buy, the hope of changing their spouse. Consequently, many a decision is made”. Most people are just “getting ready therapists document that our tendencies and habits to get ready”. Once you know, and you know you know, are shaped early in life (way before age 25), which is a the only option is to ACT! respectable marrying age. Thus the idea of “changing” a spouse is often only a dream. As a cautionary tale, you Marcus T. Henderson, Sr., is President need to look deep into your intended’s past financial and CEO of Henderson Financial Group, life. “An ounce of prevention, is worth a pound of cure.” Inc. with offices in Nashville Tennessee and Strategic Coach Dan Sullivan gives us another lesson Atlanta, Georgia. He can be reached by calling in his bestselling work, How the Best Get Better. Dan 1-615-386-9141 or by emailing: marcus@ hendersonfinancialgroup.com coaches readers to identify their innate tendencies and work harder on their strengths than their weaknesses. Website: www.hendersonfinancialgroup.com Think about it, from time to time formal education “A Unique Wealth and Success Management Experience” 20
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n the not too distant past, civil rights activists of every stripe made unbelievable sacrifices and fought many battles in an effort to establish equality, and force the words of the constitution from paper to reality. Long before these activists emerged, there were abolitionists who suffered just as much to end the shameful practice of slavery. In both instances, it took the efforts of many people of different ethnicities to finally effect change for the African American community and the country as a whole. Fredrick Douglass worked with many abolitionists; the Underground Railroad travelled by Sojourner Truth was obviously comprised of homes inhabited by people who were non-African American; and it is well known that the Quaker community was outspoken in its belief that slavery was morally reprehensible. We also all know who John Brown was (though obviously this is not an example of the appropriate way to deal with adversity). James Chaney was not lynched alone in Mississippi in 1964; his Jewish fellow activists Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwermer were lynched right along with him. Although it is my belief the African Americans should lead the effort to improve the status of the disenfranchised (given that a large percentage of our community falls into this category) in the end, it doesn’t matter who helps. A diverse base of people will be required to move us all forward. Unfortunately, most of my generation are simply beneficiaries of the aforementioned activists. Though there are some shining examples of people, businesses and organizations (such as those featured in this magazine) making a difference, there is still much work to be done. The numbers regarding education and net worth bear that out. The gap between the rich and poor
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by Gretchen H. Campbell, MD is widening. There are many causes, but basic among these are inequality in education and social decay. So one could reasonably ask, “Is it time for a civic responsibility movement”? A movement that begins with a shift in mindset from thinking only of those matters of personal interest, to finding ways of contributing to the community as a whole. These are not mutually exclusive endeavors; one actually enhances the other. Although minority communities often have unique organizations; it will require people of all stripes to make a measurable difference in the disenfranchised segment of the African American community, as well as the disenfranchised as a whole. One way this can be achieved is by telling the stories of successful African Americans to inspire those that have never seen success in the mirror, or in those around them. This is particularly important in the African American community given the paucity of positive images of us in the media. The images that are portrayed are almost always single-faceted and mostly negative. Gone are the days of The Cosby Show. What can you do, you may ask? Share lessons learned so that others may stand on your shoulders; share mistakes so that others need not repeat them. This may not seem like a lot, but sharing stories to which others can relate can make a large difference in changing the trajectory of someone’s life. It is our turn to take the torch and light the path of the Civic Responsibility Movement. It is not enough for us to rest upon the laurels of our forefathers for the sole purpose of the acquisition of personal wealth; it is time for us to take our intellectual & financial gains and pay it forward. To neglect this responsibility, to chose “not” to take part in this movement is to witness the
loss of those very gains that our forebears died to leave as a legacy to us. What legacy will our generation leave? For what will we be known? How will history judge our generation? My great uncle, the late A.G. Gaston (raised by former slaves in Demopolis, Alabama for the first 6 years of his life), became a self-made millionaire in Birmingham, Alabama in the 40’s-50’s. At his death, his estimated net worth was over $110,000,000. He wrote a book in 1968 called Green Power. I was stunned when I read his book, as I wrote this article prior to reading it. How prophetic he was regarding the regression the African American community would experience if certain steps were not taken. I will leave you with the following excerpt from his book.
“Our prime need now is to prepare to accept the responsibilities of the advances we have gained. Unless our gains are consolidated by prepared and qualified young men and women, in time it will bring on retrogression; not because of pressures from adversaries, but because of our own inability to hang onto and accept our fair share for civic progress…” – A.G. Gaston (1892-1996) I couldn’t agree more. Gretchen H. Campbell, MD is a married, mother of two, board certified neurologist practicing in Franklin, TN.
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t is vital that you learn to communicate well with your stylist from the moment you enter their salon until you leave. If you establish a good rapport with your stylist, you will increase the chances of a healthy relationship between your stylist and your hair. You can tell a lot about your stylist’s ability to care for your hair by several factors that will be revealed during the consultation phase of your visits. During the consultation phases, your 24
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stylist should be multitasking (physically examining your hair while asking discovery questions). The stylist will make the following determinations based on their observation and your answers to their discovery questions. 1. The texture – There are basically three types of texture (fine, medium/normal, thick/coarse). 2. The quantity – Referring to the density of your hair or how much hair that you have.
3. The condition - Is the hair dry, brittle, or oily? Is there breakage? How severe are these issues? The stylist will ask questions like, “Has your hair been chemically treated in any way? If so, with what, and how often? When was your last treatment? In my twenty-three years of service to this industry, I must admit that the answers to these questions can be very disappointing. It is important to be able to trust your stylist, but not to the point of ignorance. Being ignorant will not prevent damage to your hair! The more accurate the information that you provide to your stylist, the more effective and accurate he will be in his analysis and recommendations.
“The more accurate the information is that you provide to your stylist, the more effective he will be...� Make sure that you can accurately answer the following questions: What type of relaxer is being used on your hair? Not brand, but the type. The most common types are Sodium Hydroxide Relaxers, Calcium Hydroxide Relaxers, and Guanidine Hydroxide relaxers. What type of color has been used on your hair? Hair color can be categorized into the following: t 5FNQPSBSZ DPMPS MBTUT GSPN TIBNQPP UP shampoo and is not mixed with a developer. t 4FNJ QFSNBOFOU DPMPS HSBEVBMMZ GBEFT PVU PG the hair and is not mixed with a developer. t %FNJ QFSNBOFOU IBJS DPMPS CMFOET VQ UP gray hair, can last 4 –6 weeks and is mixed with a developer. t 1FSNBOFOU IBJS DPMPS HJWFT UIF CFTU DPWFSBHF PG grey hair, the results are permanent and it is mixed with a developer. NOTE: If you’ve received multiple chemical services on your hair (ex. color and relaxers), then
the information you provide to your stylist will need to be very specific. Lastly you should ask your stylist the following questions (at a minimum). Are you passionate about your work? Do you specialize in a particular area? When was the last time you attended a training course? Why did you choose the products that you’re using? If you arm yourself with this information, then you and your stylist will have an excellent relationship with your hair.
Evon Taylor, Jr. L’Oreal Sales and Education Coordinator Email: evonofnashville@bellsouth.net Phone: (615) 414-4608
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COMMUNITY
Retired Players Giving Back
by Katrina Hagger Smith
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hat do Kevin Long, Erron Kinney and Eddie George all have in common? They’re all members of the NFL Alumni Tennessee Chapter, which is comprised of former players who live in Tennessee and surrounding areas. The organization is headed by former NFL All-Pro linebacker, Al Smith. After his retirement, Smith began working in the front office for the Tennessee Titans from 1998-2007 as Director of Player Development. While there he assisted players with career transition into and out-of the NFL through continuing education, financial education and dealing with family matters. Regarded as one of the top coordinators in the league, his department was named the AFC’s best in 2001 after being recognized as the NFL’s most improved Player Development program from 1998-99 following his arrival. In 2003, NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue selected Smith to represent the Titans at the Inaugural Stanford Executive Training Program at the Stanford Business School. Soon after, Smith was appointed to the league’s Executive Steering Committee, which deals with player issues throughout the NFL. After successfully laying a foundation for players and the Titans Player Development department, Smith was promoted to Director of Pro Scouting. His other works included scouting NFL Europe, the Canadian Football League, and selective college talent, as well as advance-scouting NFL opponents within the personnel department. A 20-year NFL veteran, Smith was the starting middle linebacker for the Houston Oilers his entire playing career, anchoring a defense that was considered by many to be the best ever assembled, making seven consecutive playoff appearances from 1987-93. He ended his playing career in 1997 after playing in 10 playoff games. He was elected team captain multiple years and earned Pro-Bowl invitations following the 1991 and 1992 seasons. Considered by his peers as a leader on and off the field, it comes as no surprise that retired players would vote unanimously to have Smith as president of the Tennessee
chapter of the NFL Alumni. That vote was confirmation of what Smith had already considered. “In 2008, I lost my brother Aaron, who played for the Denver Broncos. I saw firsthand how the Denver chapter of the Alumni rallied around to support his family and celebrate his legacy,” Smith says. Al even got the support of former Broncos star, defensive back and then chapter president Leroy Mitchell, who encouraged him to go back to Nashville and build something for his brothers in Tennessee. Since launching the chapter, it is already making an impact in the community through various community events that benefit charitable organizations throughout the city. Some of those charities include Bridges of Williamson County, Franktown Open Hearts, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee and Habitat for Hope. One of the proudest moments for the chapter was when it honored former Titans Offensive Coordinator Mike Heimerdinger in a Charity Golf Classic by raising money in his name for cancer research. Sadly, just four months later, Heimerdinger lost his battle to cancer. He was 58 years old. Along with supporting charitable organizations, the Alumni also serves as an advocate for better benefits and healthcare for retired players. Currently, there are over 200 retired players living in Tennessee and surrounding states. One of the issues Smith hopes to implement while president of the chapter, is to offer more transition programs for players who are here today and gone tomorrow. Until then, Smith and his team of retired players will continue to give back to the community that has supported them most. Katrina Hagger Smith is a freelance journalist and President/CEO of Sports Media Edge. She can be reached at katrina@ sportsmediaedge.com.
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MM | CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FEBRUARY 2012 10
New Edition
Bob Mintzer, a big band jazz saxophone player, composer/ arranger and member of Grammy-winning jazz group The Yellowjackets performs at Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music at 8:00 PM.
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New Edition will perform at Municipal Auditorium on Feb 12 with special guest El Debarge. The show starts at 7:00 PM.
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Chances are this will be a Valentine’s you’ll never forget! With his unmistakable voice, Johnny Mathis joins the orchestra for this one-night-only evening of musical magic. Show starts at 7:00 PM at The Schermerhorn.
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John Witherspoon (Boomerang, Friday, The Wayans Brothers) performs at Zanies. Check website for show times.
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Reggie “Bruh Man” Ballard from the TV show Martin will perform at Jazz & Jokes. Shows start at 8:00 & 10:15 PM
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Neo Soul duo Kindred The Family Soul will perform at Jazz & Jokes. Shows starts at 7:30 & 10:00 PM
John Witherspoon
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A true music legend, Diana Ross, has sold over 100 million records and recorded 18 #1 hits. Her music became the sound of young America in the ‘60s with The Supremes. She embarked on her extraordinary solo career in 1970, and has not stopped since. Diana Ross sings the soundtrack of our lives at 8:00 PM, Ryman Auditorium.
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Experience Hendrix is a concert featuring an all-star lineup of music greats paying homage to the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix. The 2012 tour includes Buddy Guy, Billy Cox, Taj Mahal, Robert Randolph, Keb’ Mo’, Living Colour, Johnny Lang, and a host of others. Showtime 8:00 PM at TPAC.
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Diana Ross
Royal Comedy Tour continues its outstanding run as one of the funniest comedy tours ever. The 2012 lineup features comedians Sommore, Earthquake, Tony Rock, and Mark Curry. Showtime 8:00 PM at Municipal Auditorium.
Have an Event Coming Up? Mocha Market places events on the calendar that we think you will find interesting. We realize that we are not aware of every event in the community, but with your help we can! If you have events that you would like placed on the calendar, go to www.mochamarket.com/events to submit your entry. All submissions are subject to approval and may or may not be placed in the magazine or on the website.
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TENNESSEE CHAPTER T
he NFL Alumni Gala was filled with live music, great wines, delicious food, casino games, and a silent auction. The event helped raise money for Bridges Domestic Violence Center and Franktown Open Hearts. PHOTOGRAPHY: KEITH LAYDEN
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Dan Alexander, Chris and Casey Sanders
Eddie George and Tina Boone
Silent auction items.
Courtney Raibon and LaDonna Boyd
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Carol Saffell and Blaine Bishop
Guy Troupe and Carol Saffell
Margaret Ferguson, K. Molina Haynes
Crystal and Michael Archie
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Convocation D
r. Stephen Perry, CNN contributor and founder of Capital Preparatory Magnet School, spoke at the TSU Gentry Complex on Monday, January 16, 2012 to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event was sponsored by HCA/TriStar, AT&T, Tennessee State University, Interdenominational Ministers’ Fellowship, and The Kelvin Jones law Group. PHOTOGRAPHY: KEITH LAYDEN LEFT: Dr. Stephen Perry
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Mayor Karl Dean
Congressman Jim Cooper & Rep. Brenda Gilmore
Gov. Bill Haslam & Harold M. Love, Jr.
Dr. Steve Perry & Ludye Wallace
Elizabeth Kimbrough, Overbrook School
Kelvin Jones, Esq., Congressman Jim Cooper, State Senator Thelma Harper
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellowship Breakfast O
n Monday January 16, 2012, Bone McAllester Norton hosted its eleventh annual Fellowship Breakfast to celebrate the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The celebration was held at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville with keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr. PHOTOGRAPHY: CJ WELLS
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J.D. Elliot, Willie McDonald, Bobby McElhaney
Beverly Watts, Diana Scales, James Garrett
Dr. Matthew Walker III
Walter Hunt
Derek Young
Gretchen H. Campbell, MD & Rev. Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr.
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Pat Hall Earley and William J. Haynes III, Esq.
James Garrett
Rev. Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr.
Dr. Matthew Walker III and Gretchen H. Campbell, MD
Mary Carpenter, Annette & Marvin Smith
Stacey Garrett, Esq.
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he 3rd Annual Martini Affair was held at the Rymer Art Gallery on December 9. Guests were treated to live jazz, hors d’oeuvres, and Signature Martini’s. Yusuf Rahman, outgoing President and founder of the Nashville Chapter, was recognized for his dedication and service. The event was sponsored by Zycron, AT&T, and Mocha Market. PHOTOGRAPHY: KEITH LAYDEN
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Yusuf Rahman
Revida Rahman, Cassandra Cooper
James Wesdy, Carol Nixon
Dr. Shindana Feagins, Toni Fitzgerald, Monica Miller
Eric and Pamela Williams
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Stacey-Ann Holland, Andrea Cowan, Elayne Oputa
Marcus and Cassandra Cooper
Angie Rogers, Troy Sardon, Tracy Lindsey
Valeri and Donald Harris
Darrell Freeman, Keith Layden
Ebony Lincoln,Chyrita Banks, Paula Campbell-Threatt, Tracy Crowe, Chyrica Banks
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Amanda Carter
Gretchen H. Campbell, MD, Tom Luten
Tom Luten, Cheryl Moultry
Joyce Watts, Toni Fitzgerald
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n November 11, 2011, 330 volunteers from United Way, Humana and KaBOOM!, as well as members of the community gathered to build a playground in one day at United Way’s McGruder Family Resource Center.
PHOTOGRAPHY: RHINO PICS
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he 12th Annual Christmas Extravaganza and People’s Choice Awards were held on December 4 at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church. Several businesses and individuals were honored for their work and dedication to the community. PHOTOGRAPHY: RHINO PICS
ABOVE: Edwin Sanders, Vintage Award, Sharon W. Hurt, Executive Director of J.U.M.P.
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Patressa Carlew, Best Hair Stylist
Dr. Jeff Obafemi Carr
Mother and daughter, Sherri Neal, Candelight Award
Harold M. Love, Jr.
Cupcake Collection, Best Business
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Jonathan Martin with Smithson Craighead Academy 8th graders
Carl Brown, Candlelight Award
Barbara Toms, Unsung Hero
Jonathan Martin, Sharon W. Hurt, Dr. William Buchanan
Denise Armstrong, Best Teacher
Jessica Farley and Knesha Ewing
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Hella Temple #105 Shriners
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Deb and Dennis George
Dewayne King
Phil Ryan
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Chris Johnson
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hris Johnson, Kenny Britt, and Ryan Mouton got together to celebrate their birthdays on October 21 at Chases Nightclub. Special guests included Michale Blackson and DeRay Davis. PHOTOGRAPHY: KEITH LAYDEN
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ultry singer Lalah Hathaway performed two sold out nights at Jazz & Jokes on November 18th and 19th. Lalah was joined on stage for impromptu performances by Nashville’s own Mark Kibble (Take 6) and Kevin Whalum. PHOTOGRAPHY: RHINO PICS AND SOUL LOUNGE
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Joe Johnson, Bill Lee, Kevin Whalum
Jason Eskridge
They were heating it up!! Lalah Hathaway, Mark Kibble, Kevin Whalum
Toni & Chauncey Fitzgerald, Edwin and Dr. Shindana Feagins
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