Philanthropist and Make-Up Consultant Linda Cox Assists the T.MORRISON Interns on Professional Image Development

By: Stevi Darden

The T.MORRISON AGENCY team was fortunate enough to have their very own, Linda Cox, host a professional development class in the office last week! Cox, children’s author and philanthropist with the One Hundred Days nonprofit foundation, helped the interns to establish a clean, refreshed face in the workplace. Tips on eye contact, keeping a positive attitude, and professional decorum left the interns feeling upbeat and revitalized.

Considering the T.MORRISON AGENCY commitment to professionalism and positivity, it was only right that we would spend time mastering the importance of image.  After all, outer appearance and upkeep are also very important! Lovely Linda started by easing the interns’ concerns with pictures of the make-up she did on our agency’s Founder, Tamika Morrison. This cosmetic confidant answered concerns about skin tones, flattering colors, and skin problems.

Mrs. Linda holding up a picture of Tamika's "after" shot 

With so much valuable information regarding professional development and image, the T.MORRISON AGENCY interns will continue to strive to new levels of success. The team thanks Mrs. Linda Cox for her helpful words of wisdom and priceless tips and Mary Kay for sponsoring our professional development workshop!

Mary Kay Make Up Brush git set with foundation and primer - GREAT GIFT for new Grads!!

Please see the pictures below and if you didn’t hear their interview on NPR last month, here are the links!

http://www.pba.org/post/atlanta-organization-building-rwanda-s-first-pediatric-hospital-part-1

http://www.pba.org/post/atlanta-organization-building-rwanda-s-first-pediatric-hospital-part-2

Relationship Strategist Kenny Pugh Featured Author at Central Library this Saturday

By: Stevi Darden | PR Intern

"The Relationship Strategist" Kenny Pugh

“Relationship Specialist” and motivational speaker, Kenny Pugh, will be the featured author providing a Q&A and book signing on Saturday,June 16th from 2pm-5pm at the Central Library at One MargaretMitchell Square in Atlanta.

June also happens to be Celibacy Awareness Month and whom better than, Kenny Pugh, relationship expert and motivational speaker, should lead the charge on single, celibate relationships? The bestselling author’s book, “Can You Do It Standing Up? A Different Position on Relationships” sheds light on living a wholesome, full life as well as a fulfilling romantic life.

Pugh is a six-year-celibate single’s minister with more advice to fill a thousand relationship-seeking hearts. Through years of presenting workshops, hosting conferences and non-profit events, Pugh has established a loyal following. Because of his experience in the past of “sowing his wild oats” in (and out of) relationships, Kenny has the expertise to advise honestly and candidly. See for yourself, his book signing will shed insight into the things that you did not know were missing in your dating life.

If your “Kenny Pugh thirst” cannot be quenched at the Central Library book signing, the hottest relationship symposium of the year might do the trick later that night.  The Jack A. Daniel’s “I Need a Wife” symposium from 7pm-9pm will be hosted at The Green Room Actors Lounge and our very own Kenny Pugh will provide astute insight as one of the six panelists. He will provide golden tips for the men who are single, successful, and ready to commit. Make sure to attend the “I Need a Wife” symposium to watch Kenny Pugh change lives!

Also check out Kenny Pugh's feature in EEW Magazine and his video interview  with Rolling Out Magazine.

KING OF STRINGS, KEN FORD HOSTS BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE KEN FORD FOUNDATION

King of Strings Entertainer, Ken Ford has partnered with Ray's Restaurants to host "Strings on the River", on Saturday, May 19th from 12pm - 4pm at Ray's Restaurants.  'Strings on the River' is a benefit concert to provide music education, programs and instruments to children and schools that desire an music arts based curriculum that has been cut due to funding or other disadvantages benefiting The Ken Ford Foundation and Fragile Kids Foundation.

"This is a great day for Fulton County where we merge the charitable side of a business like Ray's and The Ken Ford Foundation's mission of music education," says Foundation Executive Director Annette Davis Jackson. "We are one and the same."

The Ken Ford Foundation is an organization that focuses on enhancing academic excellence through music appreciation and making music classes and programs for youth available throughout the state of Georgia.


Mike Ross, director of operations for Ray's Restaurantsnoted, "With live jazz being such a big part of our restaurants' identities, The Ken Ford Foundation partnership is a natural progression for us." Since founder Ray Schoenbaum opened the doors nearly three decades ago, Ray's Restaurants have been developing deep ties to the local community and charitable organizations. Ross adds, "For several years, we've worked with the Fragile Kids Foundation, and we are proud to add the Ken Ford Foundation to our list of partner organizations."

Media partners for 'Strings on the River' include Rolling Out Magazine, Jazz WCLK and Georgia Public Broadcast.

Limited VIP and General Admission Tickets are available by visiting EventBrite.com.

Special Thanks to : Chat Kafe Show with Kenny Pugh, Rolling Out Magazine, Sports Extra, 91.9 Jazz WCLK and Better Mornings Atlanta!

NBA GREAT DIKEMBE MUTOMBO HOSTS CHARITY GALA

Mutombo with guests and his wife, Rose (far right)

On Saturday, April 28, 2012 Atlanta's top stars, celebrities, corporate VIPS and more gathered at the grand St. Regis Hotel Atlanta for the Caring For Congo Gala Experience 2012 hosted by NBA Legend & Global Ambassador Dikembe Mutombo. 

Created to preserve the memory of his mother, this night of celebration raised awareness and funds for The Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital - a $29 million state-of-the-art facility, built in 2007, in Mutombo's homeland of The Democratic of the Congo.  

Several dignitaries, celebrities, former and current NBA teammates came to pay tribute and support the cause such as Mayor of Atlanta, Kasim Reed, Ambassador Andrew Young, Congressman John Lewis, Congressman Hank Johnson, many media friends from CNN such Ali Velshi who served as The Master of Ceremonies and former CNN reporter, T.J. Holmes among others

Master of Ceremonies, Ali Velshi

Voted USA Today's "Most Caring Athlete", Mutombo says, "The hospital was built to help the people of my hometown live healthy and productive lives." Mutombo invited all of his corporate VIPs, celebrity friends and NBA counterparts for a night filled with awareness, dancing, music, special presentations, LIVE entertainment from Tony Award Winning Songstress, Jennifer Holiday. 

Mutombo and his Lovely Wife Rose share a dance.

Congressman John Lewis being serenaded by the Original "Dream Girl",  Jennifer Holiday

Mutumbo, Jerome Bettis and Kevin Willis share a laugh. 

The event was put on by 'The Fabulous' Tee Foxx and Foxx Entertainment Group who allowed us the opportunity to lead media efforts for this wonderful affair!

Tee Foxx & Dikembe

**Pictures are courtesy of Atlanta Tastemaker Magazine and all can be viewed by visiting their website.

'THE RELATIONSHIP STRATEGIST' PACKS OUT JUSTIN'S IN ATLANTA

By: Kelli King

            With the non-stop buzz about the newly opened movie ‘Think Like A Man’, Our client, ‘RelationshipStrategist’, Kenny Pugh with a special guest panelist including Matchmaker, April Mason, Tiffini Gatlin of Atlanta Tastemaker Magazine, Radio Show Host/Bestselling Author, Steve Harvey’s daughter, Brandi Harvey, authors and relationship experts Bo Beaudoin and Jack Daniels tackled the many issues concerning relationships today. The relationship panel discussion and networking event brought a packed house to Justin’s Restaurant.

            The public started rolling in at 8 o’clock sharp and without any delay at 9 p.m. Tamika Morrison took to the stage to introduce Kenny, then followed by his tremendous panelist for the evening. Kenny who sat in the middle, started the discussion off by enforcing the fact that this was going to be a non-judgmental zone and everyone’s opinion was to be respected.

            The discussion was such an engaging topic that everyone in the house was totally captivated by it. The diner room, the bar and foyer area were all filled with the overflow of guest all tuned into the stage. Even patrons that came into the restaurant that evening just for dinner were all zoned in to what Kenny and his guests had to say. I even heard one couple say, “Looks like we picked a good night, were getting dinner and a show!”

While seating back at the bar I heard everyone talking amongst themselves; commenting and adding their own tid-bits to what was being said on stage, everyone was completely interactive. The event went on without a hitch, and everyone seemed to truly enjoy themselves.

After the close of the panel I watched as everyone got up and began mingling, exchanging handshakes and business cards and yet you could hear the chattering of the topic at hand. Needless to say the event was a smash hit, a great success and a Twitter trending topic #TLAMConvo, thank you to all those that attended. T.MORRISON Agency does it again!

T.Morrison (T.MORRISON AGENCY) & Saptosa Foster (135th Street Agency)

"The Relationship Strategist", Kenny Pugh & Brandi Harvey

Special thanks to: Paul Biagui Photography, BE Magazine, Atlanta TastemakerMagazine, BlackBride.com, Jersey Girl Sports, The Chat Kafe Show and Justin’s.

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The Relationship Strategist Kenny Pugh Hosts "Think Like a Man" Celebrity Panel at Justin's

With much buzz and anticipation for the Steve Harvey bestseller, "Think Like a Man" coming to theaters the "Relationship Strategist" Kenny Pugh along with special guest panelists will host a relationship panel discussion sponsored by Justin's restaurant on Wednesday, April 18th beginning at 8pm. Moderated by Kenny Pugh, the panel will include Matchmaker April Mason of Single No More, Tiffini Gatlin, publisher of Atlanta Tastemaker Magazine,Brandi Harvey, co-founder of Young, Fit & Fly, authors Bo Beaudoin, and Jack Daniels. Light appetizers and drink specials will be available and RSVPs are required to attend. http://tlam.eventbrite.com/

Attendees can expect a lively interactive Q&A with panelists and audience engagement along with special giveaways and promos in anticipation of the upcoming movie premier.

Sponsors for this event include: The Chat Kafe Show with Kenny Pugh, Justin's, BE Magazine, Atlanta Tastemaker Magazine, Jersey Girl Sports, BlackBride.com and Kraze Magazine.

PREMIER ACADEMY CELEBRATES 40 YEARS

By: Tamika Morrison/1st Lady of PR

On March 24th, our agency was busy managing all of three client events/activities - it was truly an exciting day that ended on a sweet note with the celebration of Premier Academy's 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala.

The event took place in the heart of downtown Atlanta at the Loudermilk Center. A classy affair, Executive Director, Cindra Taylor looked radiant anticipating addressing the well-dressed crowd of esteemed professionals in early childhood education that came out - not only to receive awards for their tireless dedication providing exceptional early childhood education - but to celebrate Premier Academy for being such a great example of how exceptional an early childhood education is the foundation upon which future educational successes is dependent upon.

Kings of Strings, Ken Ford surprising guests with his appearance

Ken Ford accepting his 'Trailblazer Award' alongside Cindra Taylor (right)

Former pre-schoolers turned doctors, CEO's and accomplished men and women returned to say "Thanks" to Premier Academy for a great formative education. And Ken Ford surprised the crowd with his appearance to receive his award while we were viewing his video acceptance speech. That was such a moment - a proud moment for me personally! It was culminated by a dynamic performance by Ken Ford Foundation 14 year-old virtuoso, DeMarkus Davis who wow'd the crowd with his rendition of "King of Strings" Ken Ford classics off his latest CD, State of Mind.

DeMarkus Davis - 14 year old violin virtuoso of The Ken Ford Foundation

Special thanks to: Tiffini & Chanda of Tastemaker Magazine, Veronica & Condace at 95.1/WSB Radio, Kenny Pugh at The Chat Kafe Radio Show (Love 860AM), Neil Harley of Total Education Network and Twanda Black of 104.1FM. Check out the write-up from Tastemaker Magazine as well as read Cindra's entire profile in their newest Foodie issue on pg. 17! More pictures can be viewed on our Facebook Page.

Tamika Morrison & Tiffini Gatlin of Atlanta Tastemaker Magazine (LOVE the earrings Tiff!)

Tiffini getting her "Wobble" on!

Tamika Morrison & Dr. Bisa