T.MORRISON AGENCY Wishes YOU a Very Merry Christmas!

What an incredible year it has been for us! We are so grateful for all the loving support of our clients, our media partnerships and those like you, who support us by reading our press releases, responding to calls of action and attending our clients events.

Please know, we don't take your support lightly. You play a very important role in the success of our brand and the brands we represent. So, it's only fitting that we take time out just to recognize you and your family and all of your dreams. We salute YOU this season and we join you in agreement that all you have worked hard to achieve this year will burst bountifully in the new year!

If that includes the launch of a new product, announcement of a chief appointment or new business, don't fail to include public relations and marketing as part of this wonderful new venture. Besides, your clients need to know where you are, how to reach you and the great offers you have. You don't have to call us, but call someone! Public Relations, Marketing and Branding are the lifeline of a company - how else would the world know about you?

MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family from ours!


Sincerely,

TAMIKA L. MORRISON
PRINCIPAL AND FOUNDER
T.MORRISON AGENCY

Let's stay connected in 2012! Join Our Mailing List! Thank YOU to our clients for helping to make this an INCREDIBLE year!

DR. NATHANIEL JOHNSON, III "Dr. Hello Beautiful", Cosmetic Surgeon

LINDA COX/ONE HUNDRED DAYS, Philanthropist/Author

TIA R. ERVIN aka THE WEDucato Wedding Expert

BLACKBRIDE.COM

ZELLIE RAINEY ORR, Speaker/Author/National Historian

TUSKEGEE LEGACY AVIATION GROUP, LLC (TLAG)

KENNY PUGH, Minister for the Singles, Radio Show Host, Author & Speaker

THE WARE AGENCY

MAUDLIN ET AL

THE KEN FORD FOUNDATION

"KING OF STRINGS", Entertainer, KEN FORD

PREMIER ACADEMY

JERSEY GIRL SPORTS

RENEE KNORR (19th Hole Magazine), Fashion & Beauty Director; Model

MING GREGORY, Matchmaker, (Color Blind International)

MISS GEORGIA LATINA ORGANIZATION, LLC

DR. BISA, Renowned Author, Parenting & Early Learning Expert

PINK STILETTO VALET

The WEDucator breaks down Bridal Beauty at "Beauty & The Bride"

Tia R. Ervin aka The WEDucator

Wedding Expert, Tia R. Ervin also known as "The WEDucator" introduced her signature bridal event, "Beauty & The Bride" for brides-to-be and her bridal party in an intimate soiree at the beautiful Polished Beauty Bar in quaint Vinings on a wet Wednesday night in Atlanta. And although it rained, that couldn't dampen the beautiful evening The WEDucator had in store.

Brides came in not knowing what to expect.  All they knew was that they were invited for a night of bridal beauty that included a series of Twitter Chats where Tia shared some tips, tricks and wisdom for the bride who may be on the verge of pulling her hair out with all the details that goes into planning a wedding.

When the brides walked in, nothing but beauty and soothing music graced them as they browsed the shop - some settled in to get mini mani/pedi's while others quietly introduced themselves to one another, sipped on signature cocktails provided by Qream Liqueur and nibbled best damn cupcakes and cakepops PERIOD, catered by Gimme Some Suga Bakery Bar.  Ummmm Hmmmm Goooooood!

Cake Pops & mini-Cupcakes provided by Gimme Some Suga Bakery Bar

Peach & Strawberry Qream Liqueur 

It was very obvious by the brides' response to the The WEDucator, that she truly understood where these brides were- mentally, emotionally and spiritually -- and had advice they all were more than willing to take and some even shared their personal bridal stories. They laughed, they grunted, they agreed and some even cried...yes, CRIED! Dang, she's good!

But in the end, it was all worth it as gifts flowed, giveaways were given and we have our sponsors to thank for that!  Polished Beauty Lounge, Tracey Brown Photography, Qream Liqueur,Floral Couture, Gimme Some Suga Bakery Bar, Perfect Wedding Guide, Milestone Occasions, Kennard Photography, Eden Fantasys, Silpada Sterling Silver Jewelry, Wrapped Couture, and Bijox Wow Jewelry. Special thanks to our media guests, Nikka of Oh Nikka, Alicia of Alicia Style and BlackBride.com.

The WEDucator thanks all for their support.  Brides, don't sleep, this is ONLY the beginning!  You can catch Tia R. Ervin at Perfect Wedding Guide's bridal show in Atlanta on January 15th and she'll have yet another surprise in store!

Electric Violinist Ken Ford Makes History Performing at the 77th Heisman Trophy Awards on ESPN

Atlanta's own Electric Violinist Ken Ford will be performing live this Saturday, December 10th in front of millions for the 77th annual Heisman Trophy Presentation Presented by Nissan at 8 p.m. on ESPN. A first in the network's history to have a live music performance take place during the Heisman presentation. 

 Electric Violinist Ken Ford will provide soul-stirring arrangements from his newest CD, "State of Mind" during commercial breaks, as well as providing musical transitions during the telecast. The live telecast from the Best Buy Theater in New York will be simulcast on ESPN3 and ESPN Mobile TV and accessible online at WatchESPN.com. ESPN Radio will also broadcast the announcement of the winner.

Be one of the first to interview this super star who's current CD "State of Mind" isclimbing the charts and was named number three on the Jazz Billboard Chart earlier this year.  Following his album's release, which has included the Atlanta Journal-Constitutionhighlighting Ford's "edgy sound", BET.compraising his "soul-stirring style", and Rolling Out declaring him an "all-around violinist" with "the ability to delve into jazz, funk, classical, soul and hip-hop without missing a beat or a string," Ford shows no signs of slowing down.  

In August, Ford treated his hometown of Atlanta to the full live experience of STATE OF MIND, with a sold-out concert at the Buckhead Theatre hosted by V-103's Ryan Cameron, featuring Ford's full band and R&B artist Algebra Blessett opening the show.  The sold-out show was recorded for future broadcast and was attended by a host of luminaries, including Mayor Kasim Reed, Julius "Dr. J" Erving, Q. Parker of 112, Johnta Austin, Atlanta City Council President Ceasar Mitchell, Television Producer Roger Bobb and more.

All media requests should be directed to the T.MORRISON AGENCY.

The Beauty of Forgiveness

On Friday, I had the wonderful opportunity to be invited to see the film "Kinyarwanda" in Atlanta at the AMC theatres at Phipps Plaza.  The film illustrates the horrifying tales of the lives of Rwandans that lived and died during 100 days of extreme hatred, violence and murder now known as the Rwandan Genocide in 1994.

Earlier in the week I was with filmmaker, Detra Harris just to share, discuss and celebrate with each other amongst a delicious homemade pastry dish and African tea at my client, Linda Cox's home.  Side note: the beauty of simple connections is so miraculous and social media can never replace that. I digress...

The story of the people of Rwanda isn't new to me.  I was fortunate to meet Linda Cox, author and humanitarian who's also co-founder of the nonprofit organization, One Hundred Days, whose mission is to help rebuild Rwanda with their first project being the first pediatric hospital for the millions of children that live in Rwanda. The population under age 15 represents 42% of the population, and child mortality rates are worst in all of Africa – one in ten children die before their fifth birthday.

But even with all of that and all of what Rwanda and her citizens have been through, they have managed to find the beauty of forgiveness to transform them, heal them and establish the hope that this country will rise above and be a shining example to all of us of what the word 'forgiveness' APPLIED actually looks like.

I recently had an opportunity to embrace "forgiveness" in its true meaning and never have I felt freer than how I feel now.  It was a 'score' I was finally able to settle with my father, and thank God it didn't have to come by way of tragedy or running out of time.  It emerged through spiritual pain and mental anguish but that was the wake up call I needed. 

If you've never understood the impact of "hating" and all it stands for, I encourage you to venture into a theatre to experience it first hand through the movie KINYARWANDA. It gives you a real account of how hatred manifests itself in the most sordid way AND THEN it also gives you the illustration of the healing balm called FORGIVENESS and how you can use it to free yourself and your loved ones to rise again with the hope to make the world you live in better because you are in it.

Holidays of Hope at Chateau Elan Thanksgiving Week

Tis the seaon to be THANKFUL and grateful, counting all of your blessings.  I make it a practice to be grateful for all of my life - the good and the not-so-good at times.  I am reminded that even in my 'struggles', all things work together for the good.


I appreciate and applaud organizations such as Orange Duffel Bag Foundation and our client, One Hundred Days for the work they do locally and abroad to remind those who have faced tremendous hardship, oftentimes, at the onset of birth, that they too are still very blessed and have access to a wonderful life - inspite of.  That's the beauty of living - there's always sunshine after the tempest storm and the rain produces such a plentiful and bountiful harvest! 

Inspired by the story of Sam Bracken, co-founder of Orange Duffel Bag Foundation, Holidays of Hope is an initiative dedicated to providing college students and select others (who have aged out of Foster care) the opportunity to spend the Thanksgiving holidays free-of-charge at local hotels and resorts. Local volunteers and Foundation mentors tend to these young adults during the holiday break. Georgia’s first Holidays of Hope will take place Nov. 23-28, 2011 at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort in Braselton, with accommodations, food and other amenities provided by Chateau Elan. 

Co-Founder, Sam Bracken went from abused child to All-ACC Academic Football Team performer at Georgia Tech then on to becoming a missionary, dynamic public speaker and business person. "Sam Bracken has such an incredible story. It mirrors our goal to help communities create sustainable solutions by meeting the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of young people," shares Linda Cox author and board member of One Hundred Days, an organization similar to ODBF in that they assist Rwandans, former refugees of the Rwandan genocides build restoration in Rwanda with a focus on building the first pediatric hospital for children. In Rwanda, Over 1,200,000 children have lost one or both parents as result of conflict, poverty or HIV/AIDS. Of these, over 100,000 of these children serve as the head of their household. There is no facility dedicated to serving children in the entire country.

Cox continues, "By partnering with individuals and organizations like Orange Duffel Bag, we are able to use our resources and talents to help bring about lasting change." To learn more, please click on the links above or to participate, please click here.


We hope this story inspires you and puts a smile on your face. Special thanks to Carl Danbury at Points North Magazine! HAPPY THANKSGIVING from our family to yours!

Bridal Beauty Chat with The WEDucator

It's the week of Thanksgiving and we are very thankful to be working on some very exciting projects!!!

TODAY, yes, TODAY we will be kicking off a series of bridal beauty chats with The WEDucator, Tia R. Ervin on Twitter from 9pm - 10pm. Brides & Grooms and those who just simply love weddings, you'll want to join in on this discussion leading up to the actual event that will take place in December! And known as "The Oprah of Weddings", Mrs. Tia has some goodies in store! Tweet ya later!

Let's Celebrate the HOLIDAYS with other T.MORRISON Agency Client Events!!

Hello Beautiful Center for Weight-loss & Cosmetics Launch Fight against Obesity in Holiday Weight Loss Challenge While Feeding the Homeless - Kick off November 28 - December 2nd!

MAUDLIN ATLANTA kicks of Holiday Shopping  Bazaar on Friday, December 2nd - Proceeds to benefit Atlanta Mission, organization that provides shelter to the homeless. Complimentary apps & spirits from 6 - 8. Registration requested!

BlackBride.com is hosting a model call, for the 2ND Annual #BBBridalShow, Saturday - December 3, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!

We've Been Busy!

We enjoyed our vacation so much, it's almost hard to think it went by so fast! Let's take a quick moment to go back in time....

Do you see the rainbow?? Ahhhhhh

Where I had lunch in Ocho Rios, Jamaica!  Seriously!!

OK, I'm back to reality.  We have plenty to catch you up on!


We've been busy, to say the least. So take a look at a few announcements:


11/11/11 - Historic just to be able to type those 1's in and even more historic that CNN called on Veterans Day requesting an interview with members from our Atlanta-based Tuskegee Legacy Aviation Group, I was too excited!  Special thanks to the CNN producers for seizing a historic moment.  These inspiring historians are the subject of an upcoming movie, "Red Tails" scheduled for release January 2012.  Make sure you remember these names and faces and go and support the movie!

CNN Anchor, Fredricka Whitfield, Zellie Rainey Orr
Tuskegee Airmen, Mr. Leonard Hall & Mr. Val  Archer

11/9/11 - BlackBride.com Reveal New Look, New Site & 2nd Annual Bridal Show  - We are excited to announce BlackBride.com as our newest client added to our growing, prestigious roster of "Movers and Shakers" along with Author/National Historian, Zellie Rainey Orr and members of Tuskegee Legacy Aviation Group, LLC!  


BlackBride.com is poised to make history yet again in their 2nd Annual Bridal Show that had the likes of R&B Singer, Tony Terry at their first annual show and endorsed by publicity and promotions department of "Jumping the Broom" when they had their Spring show earlier this year. So SAVE-THE-DATE!  

Brides from all across the Southeast, get your tickets now, reserve your room at the Marriott and get ready for the time of your life planning the most beautiful day yet!  Advance tickets ARE ONLY $10 and you have No Idea the surprises that await you!

That's our quick recap, there's more to come.  Special thanks to CNN, Heartbeat Radio, Sheen Magazine, Kraze Magazine, Oh Nikka and Good Day Atlanta (Fox 5) for all your support!