|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Honoring Living Legends
By Khalid Corney
April 18, 2012
All too often we wait until it’s too late to honor those who have made a deep impression on our lives. Once we forgo the opportunity to pay homage to those who we love and respect you may never get another chance. When this happens all we are left with is regret and regret can be hard to live with. This past weekend community activist and talk radio show host Derrick Boazman and WAOK took the time out to bestow accolades upon nine legends of radio, eight of whom are still among us.
 (From left to right Duane Jones, Hal Lamar, Bob Lee, Paul Burke Johnson, Jill Gibson, Larry Tinsley, James "Alley Pat" Patrick, Doug Steele, Derrick Boazman)
The 1st Annual Truthy Awards and Radio Legends Ball kicked off on Saturday April, 14th and attracted a capacity crowd to Murrell’s Café, located on the campus of Morris Brown College. In addition to honoring the radio legends of the past and present, the inaugural Truthy awards were also part of the festivities. Attendees were greeted by the melodic sounds of the Stillwater Youth Sin-fonia of Atlanta. Guests were then served up some of the best southern cooking this side of the Mason-Dixon line - Fried fish, baked chicken, collard greens, green beans and mashed potatoes topped off with a bowl of peach cobbler. Surprisingly no one fell asleep after the meal!
 
One by one Derrick Boazman called up the legends and let them tell their stories and recollect special moments of their careers. Radio legend James “Alley Pat” Patrick began his career in 1947. Another radio giant, Larry Tinsley, began working at WAOK in 1971. Tinsley also served as WAOK’s program director beginning in 1981 and won a Stellar Award in 1997 for “Gospel Announcer of the Year”. Famed radio personality Jack “The Rapper” Gibson was honored posthumously, his award being accepted graciously by his daughter Jill Gibson. Each honoree received a beautiful plaque commemorating their status as a legend in the field of radio; however, they were also acknowledged as great men in general.
  
(James “Alley Pat” Patrick) (Larry Tinsley) (Jill Gibson)
To cap off the ceremony WAOK honored their listeners and revealed the winners of the 1st Annual Truthy Awards. Listeners were nominated in categories such as Most Serious Caller, Most Conservative Caller, Most Knowledgeable Caller and The Listener’s Choice Award. WAOK faithful Nicole and Jihad both swept the night with four awards a piece. Also, Wayne won the award for Most Humorous Caller and for Perfect Attendance for not missing a day calling in.
 
(Jihad and Nicole) (Wayne AKA “Candy Man”)
It was indeed a special night and gave those in attendance a chance to acknowledge The Legends of Radio while they were still around to appreciate it. Also, we had an opportunity to meet many of WAOK’s wonderful staff and faithful listeners up close and personally.
At the end of the evening all were well fed, thoroughly entertained and stimulated by the fellowship which was shared amongst all. Next year’s Truthy Awards promises to be even bigger and better as the city is still buzzing four days after the event. Thanks to Derrick Boazman for coming up with such great idea and WAOK for all of their support in putting together the event.
 
(WAOK’S Lorraine Jacques White, Derrick Boazman) ( Jeanne Ross)
|
|
Saturday, 03 March 2012
Rap mogul Russell Simmons and spiritual guru Deepak Chopra have helped to raise $5 million for President Barack Obama's re-election campaign after co-hosting a fundraiser in New York.
Simmons and Chopra teamed up to throw a big party at ABC Carpet & Home on Thursday (01Mar12) to lend their support to the Democrat, who is hoping to win a second term in office in the election later this year (12).
Guests were treated to a performance by acclaimed hip-hop group The Roots, while comedian Aziz Ansari served as presenter.
Taking to Twitter.com on Friday (02Mar12), Simmons writes, "can't believe how much money we raised last night for Barack's re-election efforts... wowowowowo".
|
|
|
|
|
WILLING TO WORK
Acquiring a job in this economy is difficult. Acquiring a job in this economy with a criminal record is more difficult. Don't give up hope. Ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs will greatly improve their chances of getting hired by using 10 simple steps.
Dress to get the Job you Want!
Too many ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs blow the opportunity to make a great first impression. If you want to be looked at as a serious person, you must look like a serious person. Looking like a professional is just as important as anything you have to say. You will never get a second chance to make a first impression. There is a good chance that you will be judged at least partially by the way you look. Regardless if it is filling out applications or interviews, ex-offenders and felons must portray a professional image whenever they make contact with anyone buttociated to their job search. Your appearance should say "Look no further, I'm the best person for this job."
Get Your Own Personal Business Card
Nothing will separate you from the competition like having your own personal business card! Present yourself in an unforgettable way by having your business card handy when you meet people. Your card should include your name, skills and contact information. Find a printer to help you put one together. You will be surprised just how inexpensive this powerful little tool can be.
Apply for Jobs Using Resumes and Cover Letters
A resume is a very effective selling tool that can be used to present all of your skills and qualifications in one neat package. A well put together resume will do more to help you get an interview than anything else you can do. If you do not know how to write a resume, get some help from somebody that has more experience doing this. You can get help with your resume at your nearest One-stop Career Center. There you will find a wide variety of services that will help you in your job search. You can find the center nearest to you in the phone book.
Ex-offenders and felons stand a better opportunity to get hired by getting their resumes to people who can make the decision to hire them. A well written cover letter will introduce you and help you ask for an interview in a professional way. Writing a good cover letter is just as important as having a good resume. Often using cover letters and resumes will help ex-offenders and felons get around the question of criminal records. Once again, if you don't know much about writing a cover letter, find someone who does.
Use your Network!
Many people got their jobs through people they know. Who you know is frequently just as important as what you know. This is called networking and it is without question the most powerful method to get a job. Most available jobs are never openly advertised because they are generally filled by personal referrals. In fact, employers would rather hire somebody referred to them instead of looking through piles of resumes and applications.
Think of how many people you know. Each one of them is a potential lead for a job.
Good References get Jobs
A lot of applications ask for personal or professional references. A reference is somebody who is not related to you who would say something positive about you. Previous teachers, former employers, clergymen, and other prominent members of your community would all be outstanding references. It is best idea to ask permission before giving anyone's name as a reference.
Be on Time!
Plan to show up at least 15 minutes before for all interviews and other appointments. Arriving early will allow you to relax and make any final preparations. If at all possible, make a trip to the interview location the day before to see exactly how long it would take you to get there. There is utterly no excuse for being late to any interview.
Always be Honest
I encourage ex-offenders and felons to always be honest when searching for jobs especially on applications and interviews. Employers have a obligation to know as much as possible about the people they hire. I know of people who had been working on jobs for months, abruptly get fired because they were not honest somewhere in the application process usually on the application. In nearly every case they were terminated for not being honest and falsifying their applications rather than having criminal backgrounds.
Your first contact with a potential employer is commonly completing an application. Employers use applications to collect information in order to decide who to interview. Employers use employment applications not only to look at experience, training, and work history, it is sometimes used to estimate an applicant's ability to follow directions, honesty and attention to detail.
Following directions is significant. Always read the total application before you begin. If there is anything you do not understand, get someone to explain it to you. Be neat and print using blue or black ink only. If you do not print clearly, take the application home and bring it back. Get someone who prints clearly to help you. If possible ask for an extra application just in case. Answer all questions.
Neatness as well as completeness counts.
Prepare, Prepare, Prepare
Getting hired will depend on how well you prepare. Prepare well and you will be successful. Prepare poorly and you will have poor results. Practice everything from filling out applications to interviewing.
The more you practice, the better you will get. Practice your body language in front of a mirror. Predict the interviewers questions and practice answering them until they sound natural. Never try to memorize your answers.
Get a friend or family member to help by standing in as the interviewer. Practice interviewing so you can work on your body language and answering questions. Practice going through an entire interview from beginning to end. If possible, record your rehearsals so you can see and hear your responses to questions and your use of grammar and body language.
Prepare to Put your Time In!
Getting a job with a criminal record is all about numbers. The more leads, the more interviews. It's that simple. The trick is to get as many quality job leads as you can.
You must look at job hunting hunting as a full time job. You have to commit to putting in at least 40 hours every week to finding a job. Anything less and you are not serious. Put your time in making phone calls, filling out applications and digging for leads. Every minute you take off leaves an opening for someone else to get a job instead of you.
Ex-offenders and felons are hired everyday. Follow these ten steps and you will greatly increase your chances of getting a job.
Willing To Work
Eric Mayo is an expert at helping felons get jobs. Do you have a question for Eric? Check out his blog at Help for Ex-offenders and Felons Looking for Jobs
|
The Power Mixer 10.27.2011
Where business, politics, and community meet
The Time is Now! Nov.8, 2011 Atlanta will be holding special elections for the Board of Education seat for District 2. What does this mean to you?
The Board of Education is responsible, essentially, for the progress and advancement of our children. Recently there has been much controversy surrounding malpractice on behalf of the Atlanta Public School Administration, most notably, the cheating scandal of 2011. On many occasions, citizens are not able to meet and discuss issues with their representatives.
The Power Mixer is bringing the candidates to your footstep so that we, as concerned citizens, can take responsibility. Join us for a powerful night of networking and fellowship!
The power mixers take place the second Thursday of every month from 7-9 PM at the Shrine Cultural Center and Bookstore.
-
946 Ralph D Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
|
|
|
|
The Potential Benefits of Having A Logo
  
 
Artists today are looking for and experimenting with alternative ways to diversify their income. Most of these ideas fall under the umbrella of what is called “branding”. This word means different things to different people depending on who you ask in the industry. To me, it’s simply expanding your influence by becoming a symbol of an idea or movement, and nothing bonds fans together with this idea better than a logo.
Artists who have successfully accomplished this, benefit greatly when attaching their logo to their own merchandise. Sometimes a logo can become more symbolic and recognizable than the artists themselves. The thought of this came to mind when I discovered that Wu Tang t-shirts were now being sold at the Gap. In fact, as far as hip hop acts go, Wu Tang is the greatest example of how logo branding can not only become a lucrative source of income, but also a means to further increase awareness about the artists buttociated with it.
Fans often love to display logo-branded merchandise because it communicates their loyalty to the artist. These symbols, can over time, have an emotional value to fans just as potent as your music. And they can sometimes become recognizable to those who are not even fans of that artist.
Among some of the more popular logos, some appear to be complex in design and some work by just being simple. Whatever the case, make sure that the logo you choose to represent your label or group, is one that you’ll be fine with years from now. When or if you decide to change it up in the future, getting fans to adopt a new image, after they have already have one embedded in their mind, may be difficult and confusing. In conclusion, artists should not underestimate the power of creating and implementing a graphic logo as an important part of their marketing plans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
