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The supermodel came by to show his love and support for one of our Women of Power honorees
 Tyson Beckford smiles for the camera at Black Enterprise headquarters.

Former supermodel Tyson Beckford stopped by the Black Enterprise office Friday and took time to chat with us about his love for Women of Power honoree Bethann Hardison. Hardison, the fashion and beauty industry legend who discovered Tyson, is among an esteemed list of Legend Award recipients at Black Enterprise's Women of Power Summit, that took place February 23-26 at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando, Florida.

During the summit, move makers get to bond over issues we face in the work place, at home and during our journey to the top. Network with other industry leaders and learn how to find that all-important work-life balance. Reclaim your power and join the conversation!

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I was reminded of just how far we still have to go when I recently sat on a panel offering career advice to a room of more than 300 corporate women of color. The male panelist suggested that women regularly compliment their male managers (to satisfy their ego) as well as “play footsie with their bosses under the table” in an effort to advance their careers. His comment was met with an eerie silence, and then uncomfortable laughter, before the moderator moved the session along to more palatable strategies for career advancement.

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Today we are featuring another one of our authors from the BFHS Network... LAUGH NOW by Rahiem Brooks is an Urban Black Author that is on the move- he is seriously making his mark in the Urban World... We checked Laugh Now on Amazon and he has 2 versions, one for your Kindle and one for the people that actually like the smell of paper turning in their fingers- at the time of this writing the lowest price for the Paperback was $13 and some change- and the Kindle version as always $9.99.  I say lets get this book and help push another author to the top!!! Rahiem grabbed my attention after watching this video.
About Laugh Now by Rahiem Brooks:
By 22, Kareem Bezel has made it to the top rung of the New York fashion scene, and he has done everything, including fraud, theft, receiving stolen property, theft by deception, identity theft, and embezzlement, to get there. His crafty spree of thievery propped his older brother, Andre Bezel's illicit drug business right into the cross hairs of corrupt DEA Agent Lucas McKenzey. Set in Philadelphia and its suburbs, LAUGH NOW, proposes that, although you're taken out the ghetto, if you were born to be a hustler that is what you'll be. The story shifts to New York, New York, but before the brothers get there, Dre is under suspicion for a murder. By the story's end, the brothers have a decorated federal agent exposed for the fraud that he is, and a story to tell: "The agent made us do it, or he would have us locked up like he did our dad." Does the bold statement help them avoid mandatory federal terms of imprisonment?

5 Star Review by By Author Krystol "Author Krystol" from Delaware:
Laugh Now by Rahiem Brooks is a great book!! If you want to read something that is full of twists and gives you a "WOW" factor while your reading, this is for you! I read this book twice and couldn't put it down either time!!! I didn't know what to expect from this book being as though this is a new author. As a first time author myself I was truly amazed by Rahiem's talent! But, I took a chance on Rahiem Brooks and I can say I was truly impressed. Laugh Now is a must read, and is definately a book to have on your book shelf! I look foreward to reading more from this author. Great Job, Rahiem!

About the Author
Rahiem Jerome Brooks (www.facebook/rahiem.brooks) is the breakout novelist with an overwhelming reservoir of criminal tales that motivate American denizen to be overprotective with their personal data, i.e. social security number, pin number, and account number. He contributes articles and commentary to OakLane Magazine, as well as on his web site. Since 1995, Rahiem Brooks has done hundreds of interviews with con men and swindlers in county, state and federal prisons; after all, he was locked down in them, too. He spawned tougher white collar crimes law and the Truncated Act. Hollywood blockbusters like Ocean's Eleven and Italian Job that do not affect ordinary citizens are nothing more than entertainment. Through fictional accounts of his former crimes, Rahiem conveys the types of white-collar crimes that obstruct the livelihood of identity theft victims, by chronicling how con men acquire someone's identity profile from an avaricious car salesman or medical records specialist for a small fee, and commences to rob the national economy to the tune of 14-billion dollars a year. Rahiem's novels prompt retailers to thoroughly scrutinize every transaction, and not to allow a teenager to use the credit card in the name, Dr. John Warwick. Sounds absurd, and it is; however, successful swindlers like Rahiem has used credit cards with the last name Romanovski, Wu, and Philippidis. A glimpse at Rahiem's press photo evidence, he is not a Wu. (To see a live interview of Rahiem Brooks visit www.rahiembrooks.com). Some of Rahiem's other soon-to-be published books include: CON TEST (Prodigy Publishing Group), MR. 357 (Prodigy Publishing Group), and DIE LATER (Prodigy Publishing Group), the highly anticipated sequel to the published novel, LAUGH NOW (Prodigy Publishing Group).

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The largest Black motorcycle event in the world. 30 years in the making, this event attract over 250,000 people from all over the United States. Hot bikes, hot cars, Hot women, and Hot men touch down in Myrtle Beach SC for a 4 day Memorial day weekend or riding, posting and parting. Don't Miss it and spread the word.

Friday, May 27, 2011 at 8:00am - Monday, May 30, 2011 at 4:00pm

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Location Atlantic Beach, SC

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Created By BLACK BIKE WEEK 2011

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The largest Black motorcycle event in the world. 30 years in the making, this event attract over 250,000 people from all over the United States. Hot bikes, hot cars, Hot women, and Hot men touch down in Myrtle Beach SC for a 4 day Memorial day weekend or riding, posting and parting. Don't Miss it and spread the word.

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Time
Friday, August 19 at 4:00pm - August 21 at 7:00pm

Location
Gary, Indiana

Created By
1986 Citywide 25 Year Class Reunion, DeEdra DeeDee Jones, Cherese Gregory, Kimberly K. Robinson, Karen D. Fitzgerald

****01/11/11 - VERY IMPORTANT UPDATE - DATE CHANGE****

At our Gary, In. citywide reunion committee meeting on Saturday, committee members from all 5 schools expressed concern over the responses being received from classmates about having the reunion on Fourth of July weekend. Therefore, the committee has decided to change the date of the reunion to the same weekend we used five years ago for our 20 year reunion, 3rd weekend in August. Effective immediately all of our plans are being modified to reflect this change. We are working diligently to get a reunion registration packet with an itinerary out by next weekend.

Our 25th Year Citywide Reunion will now be held during the weekend of Friday, August 19th - Sunday, August 21st.

****UPDATE 10-28-10****
--DEPOSITS STILL BEING ACCEPTED--
**PLEASE READ ENTIRE LETTER BELOW FOR CONTACT INFO FOR YOUR SCHOOL**



TO: All Alumni from the Class of 1986
FROM: The 1986 Citywide 25 Year Class Reunion Committee
RE: Initial Deposit for Citywide 25 Year Class Reunion (August 19–21, 2011)

After polling many of you regarding your interest in having another Class of 1986 Citywide Reunion for our 25th Year, the majority responded favorably to this idea. Those who attended in 2006 are still talking about the wonderful time they had and each were left with great memories that will last a lifetime. Those of you who missed out have already verbally expressed your commitment to participate this time around and not be left behind.

This is to let you know that your school’s representatives are working very hard on your behalf to plan an even more exciting weekend than before, but we need your help and financial support to move forward. The committee is requesting that you submit an initial deposit of $50 per person to guarantee your spot and show your commitment to participating in our 25 Year Class Reunion.

Initially, we are planning to reserve the Odyssey Cruise Line at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois which is the largest vessel available. It holds a maximum of 600 people, and we need a 25% deposit of $9,150 to secure the entire boat for Friday evening. With all of the activities that occur in Chicago during the Fourth of July Weekend, it is imperative that we secure this venue as soon as possible. Keeping that in mind, we are asking that you submit your initial deposit of $50 no later than Wednesday, June 30, 2010.

Over the next year, we are planning many fundraising activities to offset the costs for the total weekend package. It is our hope that we could keep your payment similar to what was offered in 2006 even in the midst of rising costs everywhere. Through e-mails, social networking sites, flyers and word of mouth, you will be kept informed of all activities and plans. We do ask that you offer any suggestions you have to your school’s representatives so that your voice may be heard. Please make sure your committee has your updated contact information so that you will not miss out on anything.

Your $50 payment can be made in the form of cash, money order or cashier’s check (please do not send personal checks). To send your deposit or get more information, please contact your school's class reunion committee representative:

HORACE MANN HIGH SCHOOL
DeEdra Jones
219-805-1722 (C)
msd14k@hotmail.com

LEW WALLACE HIGH SCHOOL
Cherese Gregory
Lew Wallace Class of 1986 Reunion
P.O. Box 64547
Gary, IN 46401
219-677-1819 (C)
reecie3782@aol.com
**money orders/cashier's checks payable to:LW c/o 86 reunion**


ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
Carmelita V. Perry
567 Chase Street
Gary, IN 46404
219-741-0957 (C)
cvperry2@aol.com

WEST SIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Kenron Stewart
West Side c/o 1986 Reunion
1231 Harvest Lane
University Park, IL 60484

WIRT HIGH SCHOOL
Billy Madgett
219-880-8514 (C)
bmad2g@yahoo.com


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IF YOU WERE AT OUR ANNIVERSARY IN 2010 YOU ALREADY KNOW MAKE YOUR PLANS EARLY. WE SOLD OUT THE ADVANCE TICKETS AND YOU ALL SHUT THE PLACE DOWN..WELL GUESS WHAT WE HAD TO COME WITH BIGGER ACCOMMODATIONS FOR OUR FELLOW FRIENDS OF FRONT RUNNERZ AT THE GEORGIA CONVENTION CENTER

Time Friday, June 10, 2011 at 9:00am - Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 1:00pm

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Location GEORGIA CONVENTION CENTER
2000 CONVENTION CENTER CONCOURSE
College Park, GA

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HOTEL
MARRIOTT
2020 Convention Center Concourse
Atlanta, Georgia 30337 USA
Phone: 1-404-763-1544

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