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Who’s Who in Black Atlanta took over Frank Ski’s Restaurant in Buckhead Monday, Sept. 9 to announce the publication’s new Game Changers honor presented in the 15th annual edition, which will debut on Nov. 6. Stacii Jae Johnson, associate publisher of Who’s Who in Black Atlanta, described the soon-to-be-named Game Changer honorees as Atlanta luminaries who are “original, captivating, distinct, inspiring, profound, impassioned and original.” “Atlanta’s the perfect place [to start Game Changers] because historically things have always started in Atlanta,” said Johnson. “As a child my mother told me, ‘Black people can be something in Atlanta.’ She said Atlanta was the place of opportunity for African Americans.” On hand for the event were Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, who will autograph the 2013 edition’s forward. Reed spoke passionately to the assembled crowd about the importance of Who’s Who in the city and the publication’s legacy. He also sat down for a conversation with Real Times Media about the impact the Who’s Who publication can have. “For 15 years we’ve had Who’s Who in Atlanta, and what it does is lift up individuals who are worthy examples in the city of Atlanta because examples matter,” Reed said. “You can’t dream about or become what Ad Quarter 8/15/13 you’ve never page:Layout seen, so to the1extent that9:06 you AM
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have a wide range of examples, you have mentors and people that you can model your career after, model your life after, and that’s what Who’s Who provides. “That’s what makes Who’s Who so special and so important,” Reed continued, “because it really does give people a broad example, a number of examples, of people who have achieved excellence and who have lived lives that are worthy of praise.” While the 15th rendition of Who’s Who in Black Atlanta will stay true to many of the publication’s established traditions, 2013’s edition also will boast some exciting updates. In addition to adding the first-of-itskind Game Changer category, Atlanta will also pay homage to the city’s up-and-coming, with its Emerging Leaders category.” Nominations for Who’s Who in Black Atlanta are open until Sept. 23 and the honorees will be unveiled at a celebration event at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on Nov. 6. The Atlanta Daily World is a subsidiary of Real Times Media, which also owns Who’s Who in Black Atlanta and Who’s Who Publishing.
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September 12 - 18, 2013
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Wins 17 Grand Slam
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The highly-anticipated college football rematch between reigning national champion Alabama and Virginia Tech is now a sellout. Chick-fil-A Bowl officials announced the game and both teams have completely sold through their allotment of tickets for the Georgia Dome showdown. “The Georgia Dome is always an exciting place to play and a sold-out Georgia Dome is going to be very special,” said Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer. Despite ticket allotments being sold out, fans looking to get to the game still have great ticket package options available through PrimeSport, the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game’s Official Ticket Exchange and VIP Hospitality provider. “This is a nationally compelling matchup with two legendary coaches, passionate fan bases and perennial top-10 teams in the country,” said Chick-fil-A Bowl President and CEO Gary Stokan. “For Alabama this is a chance to start another championship run, to make history and go for the three-peat. For Virginia Tech, you can’t make much bigger of a statement than knocking off number one.” The teams, who last met in 2009 when the #5 Crimson Tide defeated the #7 Hokies 3424 in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, will face off again at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31 to open the 2013 college football season. Since the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game began in 2008, the two matchups between Alabama and Virginia Tech (2009 and 2013) represent
the two fastest sellouts in the game’s history. The teams will be competing for the game’s coveted Old Leather Helmet
Trophy. “We are looking forward to another great game and we have a lot of respect for Coach Beamer and Virginia Tech,” said Nick Saban, Alabama head coach. “We’ve had the opportunity to open the season twice before in Atlanta, and the experience has been extremely positive for our team and our fans. The Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in the Georgia Dome is a great venue for college football. It has a bowl game feel, and the staff has done an outstanding job of making it a first-class event.” “Playing in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game creates a very exciting environment for the fans and players of both teams,” said Jim Weaver, Virginia Tech athletics director. “We look forward to opening the season with the defending National Champions in a sold-out Georgia Dome.” In its third Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game appearance, Alabama will look not only to increase its record to 3-0, but will also look to secure a victory that could prove to be imperative in appearing in its third consecutive national championship game. For Virginia Tech, a victory against topranked Alabama would immediately thrust the Hokies into the national spotlight and set them up for a championship run of their own.
Portraits Of Sweet Success
Serena Williams became unraveled in the second set, lost the first two points of the third, then mastered that tricky balancing act the rest of the way to beat No. 2 Victoria Azarenka 7-5, 6-7 (6), 6-1 for her fifth U.S. Open title and her 17th Grand Slam championship at Flushing Meadows on Sept. 8.
Dominique Wilkins Returns for Sixth Season at SportSouth, Atlanta Hawks
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SportSouth recently announced the network will televise 75 Atlanta Hawks games throughout the 2013-14 season, featuring former Atlanta Hawks star and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins returning for his sixth season as the Hawks game analyst. Veteran play-by-play announcer Bob Rathbun is also returning and will be entering his 18th season as the voice of the Hawks. NBA reporter Andre Aldridge will once again provide analysis and insights from the sidelines. Surrounding every game telecast, SportSouth will provide viewers with “Hawks LIVE” pregame and postgame coverage, interviews with and 7th coaches, highlights The Georgia United basketball featuring team recently captured theplayers 2013 AAU Gradegame National fromThe around the NBA, and aState lookAAU at thechampions next opponent on the Championship in Memphis, Tenn. two-time defending went 8-0 to Hawks’ schedule. Jerome Jurenovich will host “Hawks LIVE” win the week-long competition featuring 87 Division I teams. Pictured are (bottom row, from segments alongside analyst Mike “Stinger” Glenn, withBeleyu, reports left) Travis Anderson II, Mandarius Dickerson; Chase Fiddler, Rodney Lewis Jr., Myles coming from Aldridge. Kennedy Minx-Rogers, Malik McClain, Realus George Jr., Corderius Hastings, Eric Ross II, TheLewis, HawksDaviyon will tip Dennis, off theirRapheal 2013-14Rogers, campaign on Lewis, Wednesday, Oct. 30Tee at Cofer, Dallas,Rodney with James Gavin and coaches coverage beginning at 8 p.m. (ET). The team returns to Atlanta’s Philips Arena for the home Lewis, Scott Beleyu and Eric Ross. opener on Friday, Nov. 1 against Toronto at 7 p.m.
September 12 - 18, 2013
SPORT Third Time No Charm for Maroon www.ADWnews.com Tigers In Nation’s Football Classic Alabama to Face Virginia Tech in Ge By ADW’s Deitra P. Johnson
Sold-Out Georgia Dome
For the third consecutive time since the SpecialNation’s to ADWFootball AT&T Classic was renewed in TheMorehouse highly-anticipat2011, College ed college football was defeated by Howard rematch between University in the college reigningrivalry nation-between football al champion the two Historically Black Alabamaand andUniversities Colleges (HBCU) in Washington, Virginia Tech Greg McGhee D.C. onaSept. 7. is now sellout. Quarterback Greg Chick-fil-A Bowl offiMcGhee passed for yards and three cials announced the242 game touchdowns while adding 54 more yards on and both teams have completely sold the ground to lead the Bison to a 27-16 through their allotment of tickets for thewin. Meanwhile, Howard’s defensive unit recordGeorgia Dome showdown. ed nine sacks before a of 17,012 at JFK “The Georgia Domecrowd is always an exciting Stadium. place to play and a sold-out Georgia Dome is Theto Bison nowspecial, own a”24-10 all-timeTech going be very said Virginia advantage over the Maroon Tigers in the head coach Frank Beamer. annual event ticket that ran from 1923-1997 before Despite allotments being sold its 14-year hiatus. out, fans looking to get to the game still In great Saturday’s Morehouse have ticketmatchup, package options available jumped out to a 3-0 lead, but surrendered through PrimeSport, the Chick-fil-A Kickoff 27 straight points, before rallying for two Game’s Official Ticket Exchange VIP touchdowns in the fourth quarterand to narrow Hospitality provider. the gap. The drive went 68 yards in 13 plays “This is a nationally compelling before Morehouse had to settle for amatch37-yard up with legendary coaches, passionate field goaltwo by Hector Solis. fanDespite bases and perennial top-10 constant pressure in teams which in hethe was country, ” said Chick-fil-A Bowl President sacked seven times, Morehouse quarterback and CEO Garycompleted Stokan. “For Alabama thisfor is Joshua Harris 18-of-31 passes, a chance start another championship run, 193 yardsto and a touchdown. He also gained to make go attempts. for the three-peat. 78 yards history rushingand on 22 Lake McFor Virginia Tech, you make much Guffie, a Hampton, Ga. can’t native playing in bighis ger of a statement thanhad knocking off at number first Morehouse game, a big day the one.” position, hauling in four passes for wideout teams, who met in 2009 when the 102The yards to lead alllast receivers. #5 But Crimson TideSolis’ defeated Hokies 34following kick,the the#7Bison (1-1) responded on their next possession 24 in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game,when will face they countered 42-yard fieldAug. goal31 byto off again at 5:30with p.m.aon Saturday, John thatcollege knottedfootball the score at 3-3 at openFleck the 2013 season. theSince end ofthe theChick-fil-A first quarter. Kickoff Game began there, Howardbetween defense began to in From 2008, the twothe matchups Alabama harass the Morehouse quarterbacks while and Virginia Tech (2009 and 2013) represent
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Awards Gala
The Portraits of Sweet Success Awards Gala and 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Metro Resource Center, Inc. Sunday, September 15, 2013 6:00pm Reception and Silent Auction 7:00pm Tribute and Dinner Alanta Marriott Marquis 265 Peachtree Center Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303 Mistress of Ceromonies Monica Pearson, Retired News Anchor WSB TV
Honorees Dr. Samuel DuBois Cook Ann Cramer Attorney Leroy R. Johnson Tharon L. Johnson
Dr. Verdree Lockhart, Sr. Elisabeth and Afemo Omilami Booker T. Poe M.D. John C. Portman Jr.
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