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<DIV class="mbl notesBlogText clearfix"> <DIV> <DIV class=WordSection1> <DIV class="mbl notesBlogText clearfix"> <DIV> <DIV class=WordSection1> <DIV class=WordSection1></DIV><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; COLOR: #333333; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><BR style="PAGE-BREAK-BEFORE: auto; mso-break-type: section-break" clear=all></SPAN></B> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; COLOR: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; COLOR: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin">ARKANSAS BLACK HALL OF FAME TO HOLD ANNUAL INDUCTION CEREMONY <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; COLOR: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin">AT STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin">Little Rock, AR (September 21, 201<A name=_GoBack></A>1) </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin">– The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame will host its annual induction ceremony Saturday, October 15, 2011. The gala begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. in the Wally Allen Ballroom of the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin">The gala represents the official presentation of the 2011 inductees into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame (ABHOF). Six outstanding native Arkansans will be honored for their remarkable professional and civic achievements.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin">Honorees for the 19th Annual Induction Ceremony include: Derek Fisher, five-time NBA champion and starting point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers; Joseph “Joe” Jackson, patriarch/manager of the first family of music (The Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, and Janet Jackson); Abraham Carpenter, Sr. and family, entrepreneurs/agricultural pioneers; Dr. Robert L. Williams, educator and author; Kathryn Hall-Trujillo, maternal and child health pioneer; and Leo “Jocko” Carter, urban radio pioneer.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin">“The 2011 gala continues the tradition of honoring an exceptional group of Arkansas natives. We are proud to induct this year’s nominees into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame and anticipate the same overwhelming response and support from the community that we’ve always been fortunate enough to receive,” said ABHOF Chairman, Charles Stewart. “Our supporters realize that the recognition of such great personal and professional success is necessary to continue inspiring hope in future generations. These generations see the extraordinary accomplishments of other Arkansans, and they know that they, too, can succeed no matter what obstacles they confront. That’s why it’s so important to recognize the contributions of these gifted and hardworking men and women.” <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin">For more information on tickets, please visit </SPAN><A href="http://www.arblackhalloffame.org/"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin">www.arblackhalloffame.org</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin"> or call 501.377.1950.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin">About the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame and the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin">The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame, founded in 1992 by Charles Stewart and Patricia Goodwin McCullough, is a highly respected Arkansas institution that recognizes the contributions of African Americans with Arkansas roots. Former inductees to the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame include poet Maya Angelou; Ebony and Jet magazine publisher, John H. Johnson, Jr.; and former Surgeon General, Dr. Joycelyn Elders.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin">The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Ceremony is the premier fundraiser of the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation. The foundation aims to provide grants to other charitable endeavors in the black community in the areas of youth development, health and wellness, education, and business/economic development.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin">Since 2004, the foundation has invested more than $300,000 in black and other underserved communities in Arkansas. These grants have benefited communities in 45 counties across the state.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin">For more information about the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame, or if you have questions about this event, please contact Heather Broner at 501.492.4900 or at </SPAN><A href="mailto:heather@designgroupmarketing.com"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin">heather@designgroupmarketing.com</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin">. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin">###<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>