HONEY SHINE FOUNDATION TO HOST A PANEL DISCUSSION ON REAL ILLUSIONS: MASS MEDIA AND THE YOUTH EXPERIENCE" OCTOBER 9, 2003

The Honey Shine Foundation, an organization founded by Tracy Mourning, wife of famed basketball player Alonzo Mourning, will host REAL ILLUSIONS: Mass Media and the Youth Experience," a panel discussion on the effects of images in the mass media on todays youth, with special emphasis on the fashion, sports, and entertainment industrys roles in the socialization of minority youth. The panel discussions will he held on October 9, 2003 at the Armour J. Blackburn University Center on the campus of Howard University from 3:00pm-6:00pm.

HONEY SHINE FOUNDATION TO HOST A PANEL DISCUSSION ON

REAL ILLUSIONS: MASS MEDIA AND THE YOUTH EXPERIENCE"

OCTOBER 9, 2003

Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 28 2003--- The widespread distribution and consumption of mass media continues to generate intense debate concerning the extent to which products like film, television, and music video affect youth behavior and social development.

The Honey Shine Foundation, an organization founded by Tracy Mourning, wife of famed basketball player Alonzo Mourning, will host REAL ILLUSIONS: Mass Media and the Youth Experience," a panel discussion on the effects of images in the mass media on todays youth, with special emphasis on the fashion, sports, and entertainment industrys roles in the socialization of minority youth. The panel discussions will he held on October 9, 2003 at the Armour J. Blackburn University Center on the campus of Howard University from 3:00pm-6:00pm.

The panel, made up of executives from influential fashion, sports, and entertainment companies will include:

Jeff Tweedy -- Executive Vice President, Sean John

Big Tigger -- Host BET Rap City

Patti Webster -- CEO, W&W Public Relations, Inc./ T.H.G. Advertising

Juli Wyatt-- President & CEO, Jam Sports and Entertainment

Irize Refined Earth -- Assistant to DJ Jazzy Jeff/ General Manager, A Touch of Jazz, Inc

Eric Harris -- President, Plot Design Group

Sabai Burnett -- Marketing Director, Akademiks;

Tiffany Ellzy -- Marketing Director, Converse Branded Apparel

Kenny Burns -- Vice President, Roc-A-Fella Records/ Roc Music

Kenny McAllister- Brand Director, Direct Impulse Marketing

Tony Shellman -- Co-Founder, Enyce

Aba Bonney-Kwawu, CEO of The ABA Agency and lecturer at the Howard University Department of Art will provide a welcome message and introduce special guest and moderator Cori Murray, Arts and Entertainment Editor at Essence Magazine.

Honey Shine is a non-profit organization designed to help young people aspire to achieve their dreams. Through a variety of programs, workshops, and rap sessions, participants are given a wealth of information and the tools to help them develop and shine. The Honey Shine mission is to teach young people to nurture themselves spiritually, mentally and physically; to cultivate them to be comfortable with what theyve been blessed with.

For more information, please contact Aba Bonney-Kwawu at The ABA Agency at 202-270-2055;aba@theabaagency.com

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