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By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
Hip-pop music wunderkind Kanye West, NFL star Curtis Martin and gospel music sensation Kirk Franklin are among the few good men being honored by One Hundred Black Men, Inc. at tonight's 27th Annual Benefit Gala a the New York Hilton in New York City.
'Recognizing Our Past, Redefining Our Future' is the theme for the event, which will also honor U.S. congressman Charles B. Rangel, business executive Ian Moore, Newark, New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker, and revered clergyman Calvin O. Butts.
"The organization is proud to have such a distinguished group of honorees this year, each with such unique social, political and artistic contributions," One Hundred Black Men President Phil Banks, Jr. told The BV Newswire. "We at One Hundred Black Men are continuously dedicated to recognizing our past and redefining our future. During Black History Month, while we tend to acknowledge the former, we often fail to attribute proper credit to the latter."
"[These men] have been the inspiration for what's to come," he continued. "We are thrilled to bestow this honor upon all seven men, who have exhibited the utmost strength, courage and camaraderie in their professional endeavors. We cannot think of a more appropriate group of individuals to salute for their ability to uphold the ideals of our organization and exemplify the future of our community."
Recognized as a national, non-profit, 501c(3) philanthropic organization, One Hundred Black Men, Inc. is was founded in 1963 with a mission dedicated to the development of underprivileged youth.
Hosted by New York City media personalities Lori Stokes and Maurice Dubois, the black tie affair will feature entertainment by renowned R&B vocalist Howard Hewett.
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By: Jermaine on 2/24/2007 10:38PM
Kanye-the gay rapper who talks mad mess is just so loved for some strange reason.
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By: Jermaine on 2/24/2007 10:40PM
There so many other deserving african americans-it is like these honors are political and meant to slap black people in the face by giving all the attention to the most ignorant people among us. If this would be a smart, aware type-then he would be ignored and feared. I guess 50 cents will be black image man of the decade.
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By: Lady KL on 2/25/2007 12:53AM
bI thought that Mr West had it going on. I see that I was DEAD wrong. I resent the comment about light skinned women -vs- dark skinned hue.Apparently, I"m in the dark, I am a older black sister. I seen the 20's & 30's. I'm in my 40's , don't mean I'm over the hill. I'm experienced, and Believe it or not I read the newpaper,and I read newsweek.EVERY THING IS NOT CUT AND DRIED I also watch the video's. and I'm ashamed to say to say I do. We need to check our self, before we wreck ourself.
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By: Janice on 3/19/2007 3:31AM
I had a lot of respect for Kirk Franklin until he came to Fort Wayne, Indiana to a Church conference and instead of him saying something meaningful to the youth at this conference he came to and all time low. This conference was held in a church and Kirk used the word "nigger" several times in front of the white guess who were there and he called his daddy a punk in the pulpit. It was so embarrassing for the members. Kirk need to come back and apologize to the pastor and the members for the way he carried on, he was totally wrong for that and certainly in the flesh and not in the spirit. I have to agree they picked from the bottom of the barrel to select Kirk at this time for for one of the 100 black men. What kind of message was he conveying to the youth who were there that night? He was suppose to come as a positive image, instead he was a disaster.
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