From Afros To Shelltoes play cousin Phonte releases a new video for the joint “Dance In The Reign” culled from the grown man anthem Charity Starts Home, his solo release on The Foreign Exchange Music.

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Atlanta’s own April Bohannon, Tiffany Daniel & Michelle Arrington Present….The 4th Annual Eve of Christmas Eve Forever I Love Atlanta Friday, December 23, 2011@The Museum Bar www.atlantamuseumbar.com 181 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd – Party entrance on Central Ave. Featuring Atlanta’s own DJ Spoon.

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Award Winning Writer Ed Garnes, founder of From Afros To Shelltoes, has built a legacy fusing observational humor, formal education, good ole common sense, and southern grandma tales into a progressive series of cultural productions. Garnes, Chozen Awards 2011 Motivator of The Year, continues his empowering ways launching SWEET TEA ETHICS on the radio Friday, December 16, 2011 at 2pm– in partnership with Excellent With Serving Radio– on Love860 WAEC. Respected Celebrity Stylist & Philanthropist Spry Lee Scott, who has styled high profile clients including T.I., Mandy Moore, Neyo, and Rev Run’s talented daughters Anglea & Vanessa Simmons, will kick off the collaboration as a featured guest commentator. To listen live. visit http://excellentwithserving.com/radio.html

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Dec 17: When two dope events collide, the results are damn near unfair. From Afros To Shelltoes play cousins Fahamu Pecou and DJ Kemit present a mashup of Pecou’s late night talk show, The 15 Project, and Kemit’s musical wonderland, Spread Love. Featured guests include Celeb Stylist Spry Lee Scott, Urban Chameleon News Reporter Funnel Cake Flowers, and Rap Icon Killer Mike.

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Ed Garnes, Founder of From Afros To Shelltoes, talks Sweet Tea Ethics on Excellent With Serving Radio Friday, December 9, 2011 at 2pm.

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For Ed Garnes, founder of From Afros To Shelltoes, veteran journalist T.J. Holmes’ move from CNN to BET conjures up a weighty question:“Whose kool aid is sweeter…CNN or BET?”

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Bestselling lifestyle author Gil Robertson has issued a call to authors and storytellers to contribute to his next anthology, Where Did Our Love Go: Personal Essays on Love & Relationships in the African American Community. The highly anticipated follow-up to Roberson’s two previous bestsellers, “Not in My Family: AIDS in the African American Community” and “Family Affair: What It Means to be African American Today,” will seek to find an answer to the growing marriage gag that exists in Black America.

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Fahamu Pecou hits folks up side the head with another funky good time. All DAT! and a bag of chips! The PHATTEST JAM since the 90′s is BACK!!! Break out your Triple Fat Goose… throw on some fresh Le Coq Sportif….lace up your TIM BOOTS and get ready to get BUSY!!!! Something Like a FAHAMENON 90′s JAM… The B-SIDE!!! Go..Go!

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Rihanna burst onto the American R & B scene in 2005 and became an instant hit around the world. She has sold 10s of millions of CD and digital downloads. Her career sailed along famously until her bought with highly- publicized domestic violence in 2009. Despite – and in some instances because of – her domestic violence episode with Chris Brown – Rihanna has continued to occupy the psyche of the world’s teen and tween girls. Rihanna lists Madonna and Mariah Carey as her top role models. The Ugly Facts With Dr. Jenn–along with featured guest From Afros to Shelltoes founder Ed Garnes–discuss how Prof Garnes’ Public Speaking Class at Spelman uses pop cultural icons like Rihanna to stimulate conversations around not only leadership, but also how and why we choose role models. Are our choices worthy?????

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Financial Life Connection Presents….THE WEALTH CONNECTION

“Why do we live above our means but below our potential?”
“Practical Ways to Succeed in the New Normal”

WHEN: SATURDAY. DEC 3, 2011 10AM-12PM

WHERE:THE GREEN ROOM ACTORS LOUNGE
25D Bennett St., Atlanta, GA 30309

FEAT:Edward M. Garnes, Jr. @fatshelltoes(Award winning journalist, counselor, editor, producer and activist); Steven “Bo” Beaudoin Jr. @BoBeaudoin(Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, Trainer, Life/Relationship Coach and Philanthropist); Jack A. Daniels @alljackdaniel (A renown psychotherapist for high profile individuals both nationally and internationally).

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Ed Garnes, Founder of From Afros To Shelltoes, and Grammy nominated soul man Anthony David discuss creative process, soul music, and the importance of songwriting during a special edition of Sweet Tea Ethics at Spelman College.

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Friday November 18, 2011, Arrington & Phillips, LLP/ The Green Room/ Nash Management Group Inc/ JDA Entertainment Present: From Pitch To Production Panel featuring Bart Phillips( Exec Producer-Soul Train Awards), Gie Stinchco (Producer-Sunseeker Media), Cas Sigers (Nina Holiday Entertainment), Wendy Eley (Emmy Award Winning TV Producer). Special invited guests Roger Bobb and Linda Cannon. The event takes place at The Green Room Actor’s Lounge 25 D Bennett St., Atlanta, GA 30309.

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