2009 I Love to Read Book Fair set to draw Authors Nationwide to help promote and sell books to NYC Book Lovers February 2009
August 16th, 2008Brooklyn, New York - 2009 I Love to Read Book Fair set to draw Authors Nationwide to help promote and sell books to NYC Book Lovers February 2009
I Love to Read Book Fair is designed to help authors highlight, promote, and sell their books from a variety of genres to NYC Book Lovers in the NYC metropolitian area.
I Love to Read Book Fair is geared toward African American and Multicultural Authors and serves as a tribute to the contribution to the literary arena. Multi-Cultural books have experienced a tremendous amout of growth over the last couple of year, and is fueling growth in this sector.
I Love to Read Book Fair looks to engage the whole family in America’s pastime love for reading.
New York, New York - “Inside City Hall” Host Senior Political Reporter Dominic Carter to headline list of honorees at Unlock Your Dreams Conference August 9, 2008
July 17th, 2008New York, New York - “Inside City Hall” Host Senior Political Reporter Dominic Carter to headline list of honorees at Unlock Your Dreams Conference August 9, 2008. Each honoree at the 2008 Unlock Your Dreams Conference has unlocked their dreams in the particular field in their calling and life work. The 2008 Unlock Your Dreams Conference will be held on August 9, 2008 at the Holiday Inn located at 440 West 57 TH Street, New York, NY 10019.The keynote speaker for the Unlock Your Dreams Conference is the legendary and esteemed Cheryl “Salt” Wray. The conference will begin at 2:00 PM and end at 6:00 PM. Visit www.unlockyourdream.info
About Dominic Carter “Inside City Hall” Host/
Senior Political Reporter
Inside City Hall Host Dominic Carter
Veteran newsman Dominic Carter has been described as the best political reporter working in New York television today. A fixture at NY1 since the news channel launched in 1992, Carter in 2007 released a book on his life, titled No Momma’s Boy, in which he chronicles his triumphant struggle to overcome his mother’s mental illness while growing up in a Bronx housing project.
As the host of NY1’s nightly political show, “Inside City Hall,” Carter has handled some of the station’s most challenging assignments and has interviewed every major political player in the state, as well as many national and international leaders.
In 2006 he received widespread acclaim for his role as the moderator of series of state-wide debates for governor, U.S. Senator and state attorney general. During the first debate with Senator Hillary Clinton, he made international headlines when Clinton said for the first time that she was thinking about running for president.
His numerous exclusive interviews include former President Bill Clinton, the late John Cardinal O’Conner and the parents of police-brutality victim Amadou Diallo. As a radio reporter he conducted an exclusive interview with Nelson Mandela during Mandela’s historic visit to the United States – an interview he conducted as thousands of journalists from around the country pursued the South African president.
The NY1 stalwart has also reported extensively from abroad. In 1993 he was the only television journalist in Japan with then-Mayor David Dinkins at the time of the first World Trade Center terrorist bombing, and his interview with the mayor made headlines back in New York. He twice traveled to Israel to cover visits to the region by then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani; he has reported on the famine from Somalia; and he has spent time in the Persian Gulf.
Carter has appeared on the cover of The New York Times TV Guide, which called the veteran journalist “a force to be reckoned with.” He has also been profiled in the Washington Post, New York Magazine and the New York Post, among others. He has made numerous guest appearances on national talk shows on Fox News and CNN, including an appearance on CNN’s Howard Kurtz show in May 2007 to discuss Rudolph Giuliani’s presidential campaign.
Carter received a B.A. in journalism from the State University of New York at Cortland, then attended graduate school at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications before starting his career in radio.
As a youngster growing up in the Bronx, Carter was involved with the Police Athletic League, and today is proud to call himself a PAL kid. In his free time he often speaks to youth groups about the importance of education and achievement. He has received the Samuel P. Peabody Award from the Citizens’ Committee for Children, for his vision, innovation and dedication to children and families.
No Mamma’s Boy, his self-published memoir, was released in May 2007 to critical acclaim. Newsday said, “No TV anchor has ever produced a memoir as grippingly honest as this.” The book is available at Barnes and Noble stores and online at barnesandnoble.com.
Other honorees for the 2008 Unlock Your Dreams Conference include:
Georgia Woodbine Author, Speaker & Life Coach - Georgia Woodbine is author of National Best Selling book “How To Make Big Bucks Without Selling Your Soul”, Jewels of Inspiration and Reflections: The Journey of Life and has produced life changing audio CD’s “Make it Happen” and “Grab Your Destiny” as well as other motivational products that empower many in communities worldwide.
Kevin Byrd - Award Winning Actor/Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocate -Kevin Byrd - Award Winning Actor/Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocate - In 2004 Kevin Byrd wrote, produced, and starred as leading actor in his hit independent film, “ The Last Dayz” an awareness film helping to promote the awareness of Prostate Cancer. Kevin Byrd on February 11 , 2006 starred as the legendary Lt. John R. Fox, a legendary WW II African American hero who received the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor from President Clinton in 1997 a TV Documentary called, “Honor Deferred ” a History Channel documentary produced by Al Roker and hosted by Sammuel L. Jackson & Bernie Mac.
Renee Daniel Flagler is an award winning journalist and author of three novels, Mountain High Valley Low, Miss-Guided and In Her Mind, Anthony “Tony” Herbert Sr. has a broad range of community and political experience. He is currently Vice President of Government Affairs for a multi-cultural Advertising/Marketing firm. Mr. Herbert has worked for an investment banking firm on Wall St. where he was Senior Vice President of Government Relations/Corporate Marketing and Small Business Development. With a rather impressive political career, Mr. Herbert has also worked for former NY State Senate Minority Counsel Leader, Martin Connor as Director of Community Relations.
Darryl Williams, CEO BUSINESS NETWORKING VENTURES - Mr. Williams, a veteran entrepreneur, has been starting and running his own businesses for over ten years. It was during this ten year period that Mr. Williams developed an impressive list of clients, contacts and customers, Andrew Morrison Founder of Small Business Camp has been featured on Oprah as one of the “Young Millionaires, written up in the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, Advertising Age, and appeared on CNN, Katrina Ferguson is the author of Celebrate the Power in Your Right to Choose and co-author of Walking the Wise Entrepreneur. Ms Ferguson is a sought after leader, personal development coach and inspirational leader, Activist Maria Davis - Maria Davis was infected with HIV in 1995 and ever since then, has touched the lives of thousands of people men, women young and old, Pastor Dawn Harvey, Pastor Elect Dawn M. Harvey currently resides in the State of Maryland. Called to preach the Gospel in 2005, Dawn has a heart for God’s people. She is an, Author, Corporate Trainer, National Speaker & the Founder of National Conference Tour “I Am Whole”. She is under the covering of her spiritual father Bishop T. D. Jakes of Dallas, Texas. As Senior Pastor of Deliverance Healing International Ministries she is a covenant member of PHIPA (The Potter’s House InternationalPastor’sAlliance),Coko Clemons Most recognize Cheryl “Coko” Clemons as the elegant statuesque beauty of the R&B group Sisters With Voices, better known as SWV. As she takes the gospel music industry by storm, the world will be anointed
by the smooth velvety vocals of this powerful songstress, ShaChena Gibbs “Helping women find the Diamond in their Destiny”. Founded May 2005, CEO ShaChena Gibbs found her passion by becoming passionate about her self. RSR is an organization composed of women with the intentional goal of assisting women with rising up to their potential. RSR’s original purpose was just to help women become entrepreneurs: however, as Ms. Gibbs grew, so did the vision of RSR. ShaChena has recently been featured in The Daily News Paper for her outstanding work,Cassandra Moss - Cassandra, known as Mama Cassie has always loved every child that has come into her life or rather every child that she meets. Her smile breaks barriers that our children have built up due to the experience in life. Cassandra, has recently self published her first book “Time With My Father.” ,Saideh Browne, Former Executive Director for KRS-One Non-for-Profit orgainzation. Saideh is a published author, a nationally recognized speaker and as an entrepreneur presides over The Gospel Speakers Bureau & The Platinum Speakers Bureau, as well as a publishing company,Sheneese Starr - Activist Sheneese’s drive is that of uplifting, restoring and maintaining the true woman that existed, still exist and always will. She has set out on a mission to dig into and dig up all of the misguided things within herself so she can be a fine example for women. Sheneese Starr has hosted an event with keynote speaker Hill Harper, featured in Rolling Out Newspaper, POC Magazine and more. This Goddess is on a Mission.
Sabrina Sandler & The Phenomenal Empowerment Alliance.The Phenomenal Women Empowerment Alliance, founded by Sabrina Sandler, this powerful alliance features some of the world most elite women. The Phenomenal Women, believes “You have everything you need within you to experience successes in your life that you may have never dreamed possible before, Kimberly Grant, International Dream Team Christian Association, Egypt, Power 105.1, Delta’s Restaurant, Diva Zone Magazine, Sheneese Starr, Simone Kelly, Own Your Power Commincations, Sylvia’s Restaurant, Michelle Mitchell, Phenomenal Women.
To purchase your ticket today or for more information regarding the upcoming Unlock Your Dreams Conference on August 9, 2008 you may log on to www.unlockyourdreamsconference.com or info site at www.unlockyourdream.info . Contact us unlockyourdream@aol.com. Vendor Space Available!
The Caribbean Business Network and The Power Networking Business Series Joint Networking Event will be held in Queens on July 10, 2008
June 20th, 2008
The Caribbean Business Network and The Power Networking Business Series Joint Networking Event will be held in Queens on July 10, 2008. Click on Photo to Enlarge and Register Today!>
Sponsors: www.powernetworkingseries.biz and www.thecaribbeanbusinessnetwork.com
The Caribbean Business Network and The Power Networking Business Series Joint Networking Event will be held in Queens on July 10, 2008
June 20th, 2008
The Caribbean Business Network and The Power Networking Business Series Joint Networking Event will be held in Queens on July 10, 2008. Click on Photo to Enlarge and Register Today!>
Sponsors: www.powernetworkingseries.biz and www.thecaribbeanbusinessnetwork.com
The Caribbean Business Network and The Power Networking Business Series Joint Networking Event will be held in Queens on July 10, 2008
June 20th, 2008
The Caribbean Business Network and The Power Networking Business Series Joint Networking Event will be held in Queens on July 10, 2008. Click on Photo to Enlarge and Register Today!>
Sponsors: www.powernetworkingseries.biz and www.thecaribbeanbusinessnetwork.com
New York, New York - Simone Kelly-Brown selected to speak at Unlock Your Dreams Conference August 9, 2008
June 16th, 2008New York, New York - Simone Kelly-Brown selected to speak at Unlock Your Dreams Conference August 9, 2008
Simone Kelly-Brown has been selected to speak at the upcoming Unlock Your Dreams Conference which will be held on August 9, 2008 at the Holiday Inn located at 440 West 57TH Street, New York, NY 10019.The keynote speaker for the Unlock Your Dreams Conference is the legendary and esteemed Cheryl Salt Wray. The conference will begin at 2:00 PM and end at 6:00 PM. Visit www.unlockyourdream.info
At the conference you will be able to “Hear powerful testimonies from people who unlocked their dreams, learn the difference from identifying your dreams and unlocking your dreams, and hear from some of the most dynamic speakers.
About: Simone Kelly-Brown - Own Your Power Communications
Own Your Power Communication’s* (OYPC) mission is to serve as an empowering Guiding Light…connecting entrepreneurs to their fullest potential. We want you to strive and succeed on a personal and professional basis. OYPC has been influencing today’s entrepreneur for the last 12 years. The CEO and visionary behind the Own Your Power movement is Simone Kelly-Brown. She’s passionate about personal empowerment and encouraging many to own their OWN businesses. Simone has reached thousands with her advice and uses her talents best with various forms of media: as an author, speaker, marketing coach, and radio show personality. Through her programs under the OYP umbrella, Simone can help you gain results through her coaching, events, memberships, radio show, and various business resources.
Simone graduated from Long Island University’s C.W. Post Campus in 1996. She has a Bachelor’s of Science degree with a concentration in Marketing and Advertising. She received a scholarship from the Industrial Technology Assistance Corporation, Success Magazine’s 40 Under 40 award, AKA’s The Top Hat Award for Women in Acheivement and the Creativity Award from the American Marketing Association.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better career,” says Simone. By developing a strong support system she helps grow women-owned businesses and empower many to turn their “side hustles” into their full-time careers. “When you’re having fun helping others achieve success, it doesn’t feel like work at all. Own Your Power allows me to help others build their businesses and experience what I am now experiencing…Freedom! We want everyone to realize that anything you want IS attainable!”
*Formerly known as Gots To Have It, Marketing Inc.
The Author Simone Kelly-Brown:
The experienced author enjoys writing her monthly Own Your Power newsletter which provides proven insights and tips from highly respected marketing professionals and entrepreneurs. These tips have included items such as implementing a direct marketing program, event promotions and developing better business relationships. Her passion to help others with these tips lead her to write her first book, “Jack of All Trades, Master of None?”
Ever since she was a child, she’s had a vivid imagination and creativity that stood out in all that she did. Her first passion was writing and even now, in her spare time, she enjoys writing works of contemporary fiction. Her first fiction book is now available online called, At Second Glance. It’s a saucy, funny, and sexy read and Simone jokingly warns, “This ain’t no marketing book!”
For more information regarding the upcoming Unlock Your Dreams Conference on August 9, 2008 you may log on to www.unlockyourdreamsconference.com or info site at www.unlockyourdream.info .
New York, New York -UNLOCK YOUR DREAMS Conference AUG. 9, 2008
May 23rd, 2008New York, New York -UNLOCK YOUR DREAMS Conference AUG. 9, 2008
UNLOCK YOUR DREAMS Conference
More - www.unlockyourdream.info
DON’T MISS THE MOST GROUND BREAKING EVENT OF 2008!!!!!
SPEAKERS INCLUDE!!
FORMER MEMBER!!! OF SALT ’N’ PEPA (SALT) AKA CHERYL WRAY..
THE POWERFUL KATRINA FERGUSON
THE MIND BLOWING - SHENEESE STARR
AND THE
UNFORGETTABLE SIMONE KELLY - BROWN
Mistress of Ceremony - Rachel Rhoden
ON AUGUST 9TH, 2008 THESE LADIES WILL BE TAKING OVER!!!! ( YOU DONT WANT TO THINK ABOUT MISSING THIS…..EVENT!!!!)
PURPOSE - Promises to be a landmark event for women and men of all ages striving to make a difference in themselves and their communities. At Gorja RCC we believe in a holistic approach to life and UNLOCK YOUR DREAMS Conference will focus on the total aspect of women and men; spiritual, mental, physical, emotional.
Participants will leave the conference knowing that NO two people dreams are the same and, one person dream may be to be a multi-millionaire while another person dream is to be a wonderful Mother or Father.
You will be sure to hear the powerful testimonials of women and men that has been through the process of unlocking what’s within them… This mind blowing conference will provide real and accessible keys to assist men and women of all ages, backgrounds in REALIZING their potential and living in their PURPOSE.
Unlock YOUR dreams conference participants will walk away equipped with an
I CAN DO IT TOO!!! MIND SET. I CAN MAKE IT…NO MATTER HOW MANY DOORS BEEN SHUT IN MY FACE.. I CAN MAKE IT… NO MATTER HOW CHALLENAGING THE WAR MAY GET WITHIN I CAN-I WILL- I SHOULD– I MUST– I MADE IT…and…..
I UNLOCKED MY DREAMS!!!!!!
MORE INFORMATION - WWW.UNLOCKYOURDREAM.INFO
Queens, New York - Queens Book Fair announces early author sign up and registration for 2008 Queens Book Fair
May 12th, 2008Queens, New York - Queens Book Fair announces early author sign up and registration for 2008 Queens Book Fair. Due to increasing demand for the 2008 Queens Book Fair Committee opening up Early Author registration for the upcoming book fair which will be held on August 30, 2008.
The 2008 Queens Book Fair is anticipated to attract hundreds of people to NYC, and Piper and Rogers were counting on the event to introduce some writers to a bigger audience than they’ve ever enjoyed. The 4th Annual Queens Book Fair will be held on August 30, 2008 at the Jamaica Market Harvest Room located at 90-40 160th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434. Visit www.queensbookfair.com for complete registration details and follow our EZ registration procedures.
Queens Book Fair Testimonials:
“It was packed in 2005, and 2006 was well attended ” Rogers said. “And I was shocked. It was rainy and we didn’t think people would show up. But they still came out.”
About C & B Books Founders of Queens Book Fair:
To some degree, the women are all about taking chances. They started their book business almost by accident a decade ago, while selling gift baskets and floral arrangements at the St. Nicholas of Tolentine Flea Market in Jamaica.
They began bringing used books from their own collections to sell at the market, selling out each week. A frequent customer soon asked if the pair could get their hands on books by other African-American authors.
“She asked how soon we could get them, and I said we’d have them for her the next Saturday,” Rogers said. “And I thought, ‘I don’t know how I’m going to get these, but I’m going to find out.’”
Rogers, 44, not only supplied the requested books, but soon found herself fielding requests for work by other black writers. Within weeks, she and Piper were visiting distributor warehouses that stacked dozens of titles from tiny imprints around the country.
By 2001, the women sensed a revolution stirring in the African-American literary community. Sister Souljah’s 1999 cautionary coming-of age novel “The Coldest Winter Ever” had reinvigorated an urban-literature market that had hibernated for decades, provoking a new generation of black writers to eschew the mythic glamour of drugs and violence.
Other genres took shape around the same time, including revenge melodramas, romance thrillers and inspirational memoirs about overcoming abuse, addiction and lives of crime.
“It’s a whole industry booming within an industry,” said Angela Wallace, whose self-published novel, “Secret Dramas,” earned acclaim for its unique hybrid of soap opera and mob intrigue. “[Writers] are implementing their own imprints. As a result of that, they’re bringing other black authors in under their umbrella. I think mainstream publishing is noticing that.”
Amid this resurgence, Piper and Rogers established their own tiny umbrella on the Internet in 2002. C&B Books Distribution eventually opened a kiosk at Jamaica Market in October and introduced its newest location in a compact corner store in Flushing in January.
The partners built their stock through consignment deals with self-published authors, advising writers through labor-intensive processes such as mission statements, cover design, press releases and book signings.
While she tirelessly provides encouragement and advice, Piper, 53, insists that no book will sell without its author’s own follow-through.
“They have to be willing to get out,” she said. “They can’t just drop their book at the store and expect the stores to sell their book. We have our own business to run.”
But the women treat the Queens Book Fair like a community service as much as they do a business endeavor.
The event, which offered seminars and workshops for published and unpublished writers alike, kicked off with a networking breakfast to help forge partnerships in New York’s independent literary scene. Readers had the chance to meet and solicit advice from their favorite authors, as well.
“Harlem and Brooklyn, they already have their recognition - even the Bronx,” Piper said. “Queens was very low-key, and it’s just starting to blossom.
Addittional Queens Book Fair Testimonials:
” The fair was very nice! I met some wonderful authors and walked away with a bag full of info on good books! They even had free food! As soon as I heard the announcer say free and food…LOL
Wanda D. Hudson Coming Soon - Wait For Love: A Black Girl’s Story It’s a Woman’s World - www.extasybooks.com http://wandasway.blogspot.com
The word is out. A listener spotted Guilty Pleasures at the Queens Book Fair. She enjoyed the interview and purchased two copies of my novel. Thanks again for providing yet another platform for striving authors. ~Sonya Harris - Guilty Pleasures Books never go out of style!
Very nice artical written up on you in Newsday. Thank you for throwing such a wonderful event and also for you commitment to the self-published authors. Nathaniel Portis Things In Between
Congratulations Carol & Brenda on your vision to host the Queens Book Fair and for being dedicated to assisting black authors, readers and lovers of the written word. When I say, “It is a blessing to have people like you in the literary community,” I mean it from the center of my soul! I can’t wait to come next year! Yasmin Shiraz www.yasminshiraz.net
Self-published authors from around the country are anticipated to participate in the upcoming Queens Book Fair 2008.
Authors are encouraged to register early.
Last year the Queens Book Fair was filled to capacity and we anticipate another great year for the Queens Book Fair.
Authors may log on to www.queensbookfair.com today and complete our EZ registration procedures to participate in the 2008 Queens Book Fair.
National News - Award Winning Actor Kevin Byrd’s Global Initiative to fight Prostate Cancer Opens online store
May 12th, 2008National News -Award Winning Actor Kevin Byrd’s Global Initiative to fight Prostate Cancer Opens online store donating a portion of proceeds to American Cancer Society
Actor Kevin Byrd has been actively involved in the promoting of Early Prostate Cancer Screening, Testing, and Education. To support The KEVIN BYRD’S store with over 115 products for purchase at HTTP://WWW.CAFEPRESS.COM/KEVBYRD Tee-Shirts, Coffee Mugs, Posters, and DVD’s!
About Prostate Cancer:
Prostate cancer forms in the tissues of the prostate. Except for skin cancer, cancer of the prostate is the most common malignancy in American men. It is estimated that 218,890 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007
In most men with prostate cancer, the disease grows very slowly. The majority of men with low-grade, early prostate cancer (which means that cancer cells have been found only in the prostate gland) live a long time after their diagnosis. Even without treatment, many of these men will not die of the prostate cancer, but rather will live with it until they eventually die of some other, unrelated cause. Nevertheless, it is estimated that nearly 27,000 men will die from prostate cancer in 2007
An important risk factor is age; more than 70 percent of men diagnosed with this disease are over the age of 65. African American men have a substantially higher risk of prostate cancer than white men, including Hispanic men. Dramatic differences in the incidence of prostate cancer are also seen in different populations around the world.
There is some evidence that dietary factors are involved, such as vitamin E and selenium, which may have a protective effect. Genetic factors also appear to play a role, particularly for families in which the diagnosis is made in men under age 60. The risk of prostate cancer rises with the number of close relatives who have the disease.
About Kevin Byrd:
Kevin Byrd an award winning entertainer who’s celebrating his 18th year anniversary in entertainment has always had the passion for the performing arts and since the time he was 3years old; nothing has stood in the ways of pursing his goal. Today Kevin Byrd at 27; stands at the threshold of Superstardom. With an abiding faith that God led him, Kevin danced, sang, acted, modeled, produced, and directed his way into mainstream theatre, television, modeling, and motion pictures.
Kevin Byrd’s extensive talent and intellectual pursuits have led to accomplish remarkable achievements for a little boy from Utica, New York since 1991 when he joined the Rhythm Lights ( a theatrical performing company) discovered by legendary director Doris Yagey. Kevin Byrd performed in such musical productions in the early to late 90’s “Westside story”, “Oliver”, “Chorus Line”, “Goodbye Girl”, and “Wizard of Was”
Kevin Byrd attended Long Island University in 1998(New York City) and attracted the attention of a singing group “ IMPACQ ” Kevin’s group won 2times at the Apollo, won several talent shows, sang at the NAACP award ceremony, Million Youth March, and for the RCA recording group” IMAGINE ”, in 2002 Kevin starred in an independent film called , “City Games ” which premiered in Japan; in 2003 Byrd starred as leading actor in an educational film called, Kevin’s Addiction and Nicole’s choice , which won the Cinema Golden Eagle and Freddie Award . In 2004 Kevin Byrd wrote, produced, and starred as leading actor in his hit Award Winning independent film, “ The Last Dayz” an awareness film helping to promote the awareness of Prostate Cancer and has reached a media circulation of over 10million people, and has garned Kevin Byrd to international media status in over 17 countries.
Kevin Byrd in April 2005 appeared as the cover Model for the hit Barnes& Nobles best seller list book “Things in Between” by Nathanial Portis ; Byrd stars as Cameron Johnson a young teenager who tries to find happiness, thus working through the effects of poverty and struggles in his life. Kevin Byrd on October 29 th,2006 will be a special guest on the Joe Kelly talk show (Utica, New York) in a TV special called, “ A Night with Kevin Byrd ” in a one to one intimate look over Kevin’s career and how he speaks out about his road to stardom.
Kevin Byrd on February 11 th,2006 stars as the legendary Lt. John R. Fox, a legendary WW II African American hero who received the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor from President Clinton in 1997 a TV Documentary called, “Honor Deferred ” a History Channel documentary produced by Al Roker and hosted by Sammuel L. Jackson & Bernie Mac . On July 11th, 2007 Kevin Byrd takes to the stage in a One Man Show (at the Famous Off Broadway Theatre”The Players Theatre” which drew a sold out audience and received rave reviews in New York City) “RELEASE” a one man show (written and produced by Kevin Byrd and poet Jason Hendricks) about a young man and his portrayal of a plethora of personalities from all walks of life.
In February 2008 Kevin Byrd kicks off his first “RELEASE” One Man Show tour. In April 2008 Kevin Byrd (CEO/Chairman) establishes of own not for profit 501(c)(3) company called “BrownByrd Prostate Cancer Foundation”; helping to continue to promote the awareness of his Prostate Cancer Campaign. In July 2008 Kevin Byrd stars in the new hit Bollywood movie called “When Kiran Meets Karen” directed by award winning director Manan Kathora.
Media Accomplishments:
Kevin Byrd has received critical acclaim and national and International media attention in various publications such as Epoch International Times(The largest independent international newspaper reaching over 28 different countries and over 17 different languages) Parle Magazine, Iflow Magazine, AMAG Magazine, King Magazine, Urban Buzz Magazine, New York Liberty Star, Black Star news.com, New York Beacon Newspaper, Caribbean Life, 24/7, interviewed by Daily Newspaper, Vibe.com, Hush Magazine, Talent World Asia, Healthy Living Newspaper, Life&Times of Utica Newspaper, Utica Phoenix Magazine, Midyork Weekly, Observer Dispatch Newspaper, Caribbean Roundtable talk show, Education Corner talk show, Ebony TV talk show, and WKTV News talk, Icon Gerald Deas MD, Talk Show and several radio shows throughout the U.S.
On March 17th, 2007 - “Honor Deferred” received the NAMIC VISION AWARD Nomination for Best T.V. Documentary for the History Channel; Kevin Byrd starred as Congressional Medal of Honor “Lt.John R.Fox”
On February 20th, 2008 - A CITATION AWARD(Award of Merit) was given to Kevin Byrd from Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz on behalf of over 2million Brooklyn residents of all his Accomplishments and Life Time Achievements over 15 years in Show Business, and his work with Promoting the Awareness of Prostate Cancer since 2003.
On October 1st 2004 - Kevin Byrd received a PROCLAMATION AWARD from Mayor Timothy J. Jullian declaring October 1st as Kevin Byrd Day making Kevin Byrd the youngest and 1st African American to earn this AWARD in Entertainment from the city of Utica, New York.
To get more information and to join Kevin Byrd’s Fan Club log on to www.kevbyrd.com and to support The KEVIN BYRD’S store with over 115 products for purchase at HTTP://WWW.CAFEPRESS.COM/KEVBYRD Tee-Shirts, Coffee Mugs, Posters, and DVD’s!