NEW YORK,
April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday April 6th, the
annual 'Keepers of the Dream Awards' honor The Godfather of Soul, music legend
-- James Brown with the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Award. This event is
hosted by Reverend Al Sharpton and the National
Action Network (NAN) at the Sheraton New York Hotel.
The Award honors those who have continued to make real the
principles for which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his life. In April 1968,
Dr. King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee,
and so, every April, in memory of his spirit and incredible achievements, the
National Action Network pays respect and admiration to those that have kept the
dream alive.
James Brown's incredible career spans five decades, and over
the years he has endured first-hand experience of racial and social
discrimination. Through his music he found solace, and at the same time was,
and still is, able to inspire countless others across the world.
"It is nice to be thought of for such an honorable
award that means so much to so many people. Dr. King
was a man who fought for our country, for better, harmonious relationships and
for hope for a better world for everybody. I, along with many others have the
utmost respect for such an inspirational life-leader. We can all relate to his
beliefs and we continue to follow that dream." - James Brown.
The Keepers of the Dream Awards are given by members of the
civil rights community who have dedicated their lives to fairness and racial
harmony. Other special honorees this year who are to receive an award include; Mellody Hobson, President of Ariel Capital Management, and
financial contributor on ABC's 'Good Morning America', Tyler Perry, producer
and actor, and more.
For further details contact: Helena Barton at Intrigue Music
Tel: 212-675-0755 / Email: helena@intriguemusic.com
Posted: 4/3/06
Source: PR Newswire / Intrigue Music
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