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Brotha Magazine Announces Its Advisory Board for 2012-2014



Media Contact: Cyrus Webb, Director of Publicity

Nebo Publishing

pr@nebopublishing.com 601.896.5616



In its continuing effort to best serve its readers and supporters, Nebo Publishing is pleased to announce the formation of the Brotha Magazine Advisory Board for 2012-2014.



The Brotha Magazine Advisory Board is comprised of a select group of women and men who

show their support for the publication and give back to the African-American Christian

male community helping provide leadership, motivation and inspiration. Members of the

Brotha Magazine Advisory Board are called upon to offer advice in their areas of

expertise to the publication's staff on how to best tailor the publication to meet the

needs of the African-American Christian male community.



The Brotha Magazine Advisory Board for 2012-2014 are as follows:



Felix Anderson, President/CEO

The Executive Concierges, LLC. - Madison, MS



Benita Bellamy, President/CEO

The Bellamy Group - Nashville, TN



Dr. Christopher Emdin, Director of Secondary School Initiatives/Professor

Columbia University's Urban Science Education Center - New York, NY



Ronald L. Godbee, Senior Pastor

The River Church - Durham, NC



Roland Hairston, Publishing

Gopel Today - Nashville, TN



Stan Jones, President

Above STANdard Publishing - Jackson, MS



Dr. Maurice A. Lee, President

M.A. LEE Scholarship/Walgreens - Orangeburg, SC



Dr. Ish Major, Psychiatrist

Author/Private Practice - Greenville, SC



Craig McKenzie - General Director

Higher Vision Sports - Miami, FL



Tarek Stevens, President

Terk Entertainment Group - Washington, DC



John Thomas, CEO

The 411 Brand - Atlanta, GA



Patrick Walker, Professor

Lindenwood College - St. Charles, MO



James Walker, Managing Partner

Walker & Associates, LLP - Atlanta, GA



Cyrus Webb, President

Shadow Play Entertainment - Brandon, MS





Appointed by Nebo Publishing Founder and President Charles Clark, it is believed that the

board will be able to operate with Brotha Magazine's mission statement in mind, staying

committed to targeting the African American male committed to a Christian lifestyle.



For more information, contact Charles Clark at cclark@nebopublishing.com or call

1-716-239-4370 ext.101.

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Gospel Today's Roland Hairston Joins Brotha Magazine's Advisory Board



Media Contact: Cyrus Webb, Director of Publicity
                         Nebo Publishing
                          pr@nebopublishing.com 601.896.5616

Nebo Publishing is pleased to announce that Roland Hairston, publisher of Gospel Today Magazine has joined the Advisory Board of Brotha Magazine.
"Roland is someone that I have a great deal of respect for," says Charles Clark, President of Nebo Publishing and Editor-In-Chief of Brotha Magazine. "To have his support in moving Brotha Magazine to the next level is something that I appreciate. It is a real honor and blessing."
In a recent interview with Brotha Magazine Hairston said that he saw Gospel Today as "a vehicle...to continue to share what is going on in the kingdom and to disciple and create the next generation of kingdom movers,shakers." Clark believes that he will bring that same mission to Brotha Magazine as a member of the board.

Of the appointment, Hairston remarked, "The mission of Brotha Magazine is something that is near and dear to me. Men need environments where they can be honest and transparent in learning from one another and growing. I look forward to partnering with Charles Clark and the Brotha Magazine team to help serve men and equip them to lead Godly lives."
The Brotha Magazine Advisory Board is comprised of a select group of women and men who show their support for the publication and give back to the African-American Christian male community helping provide leadership, motivation and inspiration. Members of the Brotha Magazine Advisory Board are called upon to offer advice in their areas of

expertise to the publication's staff on how to best tailor the publication to meet the needs of the African-American Christian male community.
It is believed that the board will be able to operate with Brotha Magazine's mission statement in mind, staying committed to targeting the African American male committed to a Christian lifestyle.

For more information, contact Charles Clark at clark@nebopublishing.com or call 1-716-239-4370 ext.101.

HAMMERTIME Co-Star Bigg Marv Heads To Mississippi To Promote Reading

Bigg Marv, known from the hit reality show on A&E HAMMERTIME and as co-host of the internet radio show The Conversation, is headed to Mississippi March 16,17, 2012 to promote the importance of reading.

Cyrus Webb, senior publicist for Bigg Marv and President of the Hip Hop and Books literary campaign confirmed on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 that Marv will be the special guests at events that will feature book giveaways, readings with children as well as a rally to encourage those in the entertainment industry to do more to promote reading. "Mississippi still has the highest rate of illiteracy in the nation," says Webb, 36. "Having people like Bigg Marv coming to the state and using his celebrity to promote reading will definitely help to shine a light on this important issue affecting so many."

Bigg Marv agrees. He has been the national spokesperson for the Hip Hop and Books Literacy Campaign for two years now, and believes that people in the public eye can do much to encourage those they meet to read. "I'm glad to do all that I can," says Marv. "What good is having the spotlight on you if you aren't going to use it to talk about things that matter? I'm excited to be working with Hip Hop and Books and Cyrus Webb in raising awareness for reading and even an education in general."

All events for the literacy campaign will be free and open to the public. Webb says the schedule for the visit is being finalized now and will be available no later than Feb. 1st. For details about the Hip Hop and Books campaign, visit www.hiphopandbooks.com . To keep up with Bigg Marv, visit him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/biggmarv .

Tray Chaney Collabs With Mississippi Rapper Ziggy

Actor/recording artist/author Tray Chaney is looking to 2012 with excitement and optimism.

With movie and music projects in the works and The Wire preparing to celebrate its 10 year anniversary, Tray is also looking to expand his reach to others areas including working with other artists. When he heard about Mississippi recording artist Ziggy, he knew he had found someone that he wanted to collaborate with.

"Ziggy has a unique sound that I know others will feel," says Tray. WIth songs like "Shake It Baby" and "Feel Like", Ziggy has already began to build a buzz in the Magnolia state. Tray believes he can help the talented artist to reach listeners outside of the South.

The two are already working on features and their is even talk of releasing an album together. "The skies the limit for both of us," says Tray. "Looking forward to what the future holds." Ziggy's manager, Stanley Clark of Real Deal Entertainment, agrees.

To get a sneak peek at music by Tray Chaney and Ziggy visit http://tinyurl.com/traychaneyandziggy. To keep in touch with Tray and his upcoming projects, visit www.traychaneyblog.tumblr.com.

Shadow Play Entertainment Announces New Talk Show, The Conversation

When it comes to co-hosted talk shows that mix in a flavor of news, entertainment and guest interviews you already have The View and The Talk. Now Shadow Play Entertainment is pleased to announce the debut of its own talk show geared towards presenting quality programming from the male perspective. Introducing The Conversation, a place were online radio listeners can come and get a mixture of the issues of the day coupled with great conversations with amazing guests.

Created by Conversations LIVE host Cyrus Webb and co-executive produced by Webb and Herschel Dixon, the show will feature four co-hosts (Bigg Marv of A&E's HAMMERTIME, Bruce Tretter of "Quick and Easy Cooking", celebrated comedian Ced Delaney and bestselling author Elliott Katz) who are sure to bring their own perspectives to the table, making for a lively show for listeners of all backgrounds and interests.

The Conversation debuts Sunday, January 8, 2012 @ 6:30p.m. et (5:30p.m. ct/3:30p.m. pt) and can be heard at www.blogtalkradio.com/theconversationshow. "We're really proud of this new addition to the Conversations family," says Webb. "I think listeners will find this to be a great way to finish off the weekend and begin the new week." The show's first guest will be actor/recording artist/author Tray Chaney known for his role as Poot Carr on HBO's The Wire.

For more information about the show or to inquire about being a guest, contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616. You can also visit www.theconversationshow.com.

Shadow Play Entertainment Welcomes Darnell "Superchef" Ferguson

Darnell Ferguson is a 24 year old Executive Chef and full time daddy from Columbus, Ohio. He first got into cooking professionally his junior year of high school while attending North East Career Center, majoring in culinary arts. Upon his graduation he was recruited by one of the top 3 culinary institutes in the nation, Sullivan University, where he stood out immensely. Darnell graduated with the mindset that he would leave a mark in the cooking game.

His experiences range from being part of the first students ever chosen by the U.S.A. to participate in their countries olympics as chefs. In 2008 he had the blessing of living in China and being a chef for the U.S.A. teams, sponsors and delegations, including personally(as a team) cooking for the former president of the United States, and other celebrities. He has also worked at the #1 hotel in America (2009-2010), and other top restaurants and big events.

Throughout everything he has done he always knew he wanted to be a personal chef, so he came up with a way to be a personal chef for millions when he created his website www.cookingin10.com. On this site he gives online cooking lessons and recipes through demo’s. He is currently in the midst of relaunching the site the second week of November 2011. Changes include making it easier for viewers to watch the videos faster and to be able to get cooking lessons simpler. So far, www.cookingin10.com has been Darnell’s trademark and we feel it always will be, but he is currently in the process of starting up his own breakfast restaurant which will be called “Brain Foods”. It will be a health driven breakfast restaurant which highlights energetic foods and healthy alternatives that he has created that taste amazing!! Brain Foods first location will be in Louisville, KY, because of the geological needs, but within a year and a half he plans to have one in his hometown, Columbus.

While he constantly keeps his plate full, he is always looking to partner up with motivated young people. He and a college roommate have recently started a childerns daycare catering service, which ensures that kids will eat like KINGS.

Behind his success he first acknowledges God, then family and friends. Unlike some entrepreneurs, his family has never doubted one of his career decisions and his friends, for example JONATHAN SMITH (also part of cookingin10), have always supported and never doubted Darnell’s success, even though many have.

Bigg Marv Set To Host Events At Fort Irwin In California

Bigg Marv, the co-star of the hit reality show HAMMERTIME on A&E, is working with the organization MISSION ONE VOICE and hosting events at Fort Irwin in California on Sept. 24,25th.

Known for his background in music and the entertainment industry, Bigg Marv will be hosting events and giving back to the community that he is a part of. "My dad was in the army," says Bigg Marv. "I'm excited about the work that Mission One Voice is doing to bring attention to the soldiers and their families and doing something for the community as well." (This is the second time Marv has teamed up with Mission One Voice in events like this. The first time was a concert for the troops and their families in New York featuring Ne-Yo in July 2011.)

On Saturday, September 24th Bigg Marv will be hosting the MCSC Chili Cook-Off. This will take place at the Irwin Town Center and will include performances by recording artists Hip Kitty and Tommy Stanley.

On Sunday, September 25th Bigg Marv will be one of the judges during the Cali Swag Car Show.

For more information about the events and how the public can be involved visit www.missiononevoice.org or www.fortirwinfmwr.com. To keep in touch with Bigg Marv and his upcoming events follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/biggmarv.