Author Pamela Samuels Young receives 2010 Fiction Award for her new novel "Buying Time"

L.A.'s First Lady of Legal Thrillers, Pamela Samuels Young
Honored as the Winner of the Black Caucus of the American Library
Association 2010 Fiction Award for Her New Novel "Buying Time"

Lawyer and author Pamela Samuels Young continues to receive accolades for her page turning legal thrillers that present the legal detail and mouthwatering suspense of John Grisham, combined with the understanding of urban love, explosive language and humor of Terry McMillan. Ms. Young's latest offering, the gripping and suspenseful legal thriller, "Buying Time" has been honored by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) as the winner of its 2010 Fiction Award. The BCALA Literary Awards recognize excellence in adult fiction and nonfiction by African-Americans.

The Awards Committee described "Buying Time" as a "captivating, suspenseful thriller." Ms. Young will receive the award at the American Library Association's Conference in Washington, D.C. in June. "Buying Time" is Ms. Young's fourth novel and is available everywhere books are sold.

Pamela Samuels Young will be promoting "Buying Time" at the following locations in February and March:

Saturday, February 6, 2010
In Honor of Black History Month: A Conversation with Three Authors
Burbank Library (Buena Vista Branch)
300 N. Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91505
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Books will be available for purchase

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 -
2010 African-American Heritage Month Celebration
Los Angeles Association of Black Personnel
South  Plaza (Outdoors, between City Hall South & East)
200 North Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. **Book signing and presentation**

Saturday, February 20, 2010
Marina Del Rey Library
4533 Admiralty Way
MDR CA 90292
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Panel Discussion - "Sisters in Crime Los Angeles"
Books will be available for purchase

Sunday, February 21, 2010
Museum of African American Art
4005 Crenshaw Blvd. 3rd Floor Macy's
Los Angeles, CA 90008
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. **Book signing and presentation**

Thursday, March 20, 2010
Barnes and Noble
3685 Market Place Blvd.
East Point, GA 30344
12 noon to 1:30 p.m. **Book signing and presentation**

Pamela Samuels Young's novels (Every Reasonable Doubt, In Firm Pursuit, Murder on the Down Low and Buying Time) are available everywhere books are sold.

About Pamela Samuels Young
Pamela Samuels Young is a practicing attorney and the author of four legal thrillers. Buying Time, her most recent release, is a scandalous tale of blackmail, murder and betrayal. The book was recently honored by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association, which selected Buying Time as its 2010 Literary Award winner in the Fiction category. The lack of women and people of color depicted as hot shot attorneys in the legal thrillers she read motivated Pamela to take a stab at creating the kind of characters she wanted to see. In the process, the former journalist discovered her passion. A native of Compton, Pamela balances her writing career while working as Managing Counsel for Labor and Employment Law at Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. in Torrance. She is the Fiction Expert for BizyMoms.com and is on the Board of Directors of the Southern California Chapter of Mystery Writers of America. Pamela is a graduate of USC, Northwestern University and UC Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of Law.  To contact Pamela or to read an excerpt of her books, visit www.pamelasamuelsyoung.com.

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BET Premieres Two New Shows

BET PREMIERES TWO NEW SHOWS

-- Tune In to BET for the Third Annual “THE BET HONORS,” An Inspiring Evening Honoring Today's Extraordinary Luminaries and the New Docu-Series Following Michael Vick's Road to Redemption, “THE MICHAEL VICK PROJECT” --

-- THE BET HONORS Premieres on Monday, February 1 at 9:00 p.m.* and THE MICHAEL VICK PROJECT Premieres on Tuesday, February 2 at 10:00 p.m.* --

THE BET HONORS premieres on BET on Feb. 1

THE MICHAEL VICK PROJECT premieres on BET on Feb. 2

New York, NY (BlackNews.com) -- BET's signature special, BET HONORS, hosted by the beautiful and talented actress Gabrielle Union, returns for a third consecutive year in honoring distinguished African Americans performing at exceptional levels in their fields on Monday, February 1 at 9:00 p.m.* Then, on Tuesday, February 2 at 10:00 p.m.*, viewers can tune in to watch as cameras capture an unprecedented look into the life of Michael Vick, with a new original docu-series THE MICHAEL VICK PROJECT.

THE MICHAEL VICK PROJECT, which is produced by DuBose Entertainment, MV7 Productions and Category 5 Entertainment, will follow the iconic and polarizing professional football player as he journeys on the road to redemption -- in both his personal and professional life.

The 2010 honorees included legendary songstress Whitney Houston (Entertainment), multi-faceted entertainer Queen Latifah (Media), respected business mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs (Entrepreneur), accomplished educator Dr. Ruth Simmons (Education), and world-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Keith Black (Public Service). Music's finest including Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, India.Arie, Stevie Wonder, Maxwell and others also paid tribute with emotionally-charged performances.

For more information on THE BET HONORS, visit www.bet.com/bethonors

For more information on THE MICHAEL VICK PROJECT, visit www.bet.com/ontv/betshows/michaelvick/

*All times ET/PT

About BET Networks
BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 98 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the 25- to 54-year-old African-American audience; BET Digital Networks - BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET in the United Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global distribution.

New Book About Late Rapper Tupac

TUPAC SHAKUR: THE LIFE OF AN AMERICAN ICON

“His life had been a series of new addresses, hunger pangs, political meetings, and scary questions from FBI agents. Since early childhood, he had fought to survive.” -- TUPAC SHAKUR: The Life of An American Icon

“Hip-hop's greatest gifts and its heaviest burden—is its legacy of urban mythology. It will be remembered as that bittersweet moment when young black men captured the ears of America and defined themselves on their own terms... In doing so, they raised a defiant middle finger to a history that shamed them with slavery, misrepresented them as coons and criminals, and co-opted the best of their culture.” -- Joan Morgan, Vibe Magazine

Bookcover

Nationwide -- On September 13, 1996, an unknown assailant in Las Vegas, Nevada gunned down Tupac Amaru Shakur, one of the most high profile, controversial, and multi-talented recording artists of his day. He was twenty-five. Tupac Shakur: The Life and Times of an American Icon (Da Capo Press; February 2010) is a critical, incisive, and unauthorized biography that examines Tupac's rise to success, untimely end, and impact on hip-hop culture.

Tayannah McQuillar, author of When Rap Music Had a Conscience, and Dr. Fred Johnson, a Professor of history, team up for this unique, all-encompassing approach to Tupac's extraordinary life story. It begins with his family history, detailing his journey through a childhood of parental neglect and poverty and revealing the ultimate discovery of his artistic talents. The book then charts his rise to domination of the 1990s rap world. The authors look at the urban hero who inspired millions with his daring, benevolent lyrics, as well as the changed man who later emerged when his music transitioned from social-conscience to gangsta rap.

In these pages are secrets even Tupac's most die-hard fans do not know:

* Details of Tupac's marriage to Keisha Morris and why they broke up
* Details about Tupac's relationship with his biological sister Sekiywa
* Why the T.H.U.G.L.I.F.E. movement was the worst idea that Tupac ever had

Tupac's early end brought an abrupt conclusion to an era of social and political critique through rapping, but his music retains its popularity with five posthumous albums and eight Top-Ten Billboard singles since his death. Millions of die-hard fans continue to clamor for books and documentaries that may reveal more about the man, his music, and his still-mysterious death—this passionate biography will further that discourse.

TUPAC SHAKUR
ISBN: 978-1-56858-387-7
Paperback Original
$15.95

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DrJays.com Announces National Model Search ­ Fresh Faces Of Spring 2010!

From Monday, January 11 to Tuesday, February 2 aspiring models from across America are encouraged to upload a 30-second audition video to DrJays.com. Entries will be rated andommented on by the site’s enthusiastic community. Two winners – one male, one female – will be chosen for their broad appeal, spirit and passion to be the face of DrJays.com’s Spring 2010 campaign.
 
“Fresh Faces of Spring was created in response to the overwhelming feedback we receive from our customers who contact us daily looking for the chance to appear on the site,” says Simone “Boss Lady” Kapsalides, DrJays.com’s Content Manager.
 
“Instead of booking professional models for our Spring 2009 campaign, we’re giving two winners the chance to fly to our creative studio in San Diego, be put up in a plush downtown hotel for two nights and star in a photo shoot featuring the hottest brands in urban and street wear.”

ABOUT DRJAYS.COM
Founded in 1999, DrJays.com is a leading online retailer of street fashion, averaging a monthly audience of 2.5 million unique visitors with over 65 million page views. In addition to offering established urban brands such as Sean John, Rocawear, Akademiks and Baby Phat and newer names like CAVI, Sabit, Married To The Mob and Undercrwn, the site also features DrJays.com Live, a style and entertainment channel.

Joell Ortiz to drop "Free Agent" studio album this March!

E1 Music is thrilled to announce the release of critically acclaimed emcee Joell Ortiz’s new album. Free Agent will be released in on March 23, 2010 and features Akon, Brother Ali, Bun B, Styles P, Sheek Louch, Raekwon, Novel, Smokey Robinson, MOP, Slaughterhouse, Maino, Jean Grae, Talib Kweili and Bobby Ray. Production duties will be handled by a who’s who list of music’s finest producers including: Red Spyda, Dj Khalil, Lil Fame, Dj Premier, Sean C and LV, Statik Selektah, Novel, Moss, Nottz, Frequency and Frank Dukes.

Ortiz is coming off a tour of the U.S. and is starting a European tour on Jan 15th as ¼ of the lyrical powerhouse Slaughterhouse, along with Joe Budden, Royce Da 5’9” and Crooked I. The foursome was described as “…the game’s most imposing lyrical force” by XXL Magazine. The self-titled debut album, Slaughterhouse, is in stores now.

Ortiz released his debut album, The Brick (Bodega Chronicles), in 2007 on E1 Music. The album centered on his dense, rhyme-based work, and featured notable collaborations with Styles P, Akon and the legendary Big Daddy Kane. The Brick was met with considerable critical acclaim, landing Ortiz features in numerous hip-hop and mainstream publications including a much sought after “Leader of the New School” cover story for XXL Magazine, along with Papoose, Crooked I, Saigon, Lupe Fiasco and others.

Having earned a loyal following from his lyrically-driven performances and energetic live shows Ortiz is poised to make an impact with his highly-anticipated new album, Free Agent. Ortiz is ready to deliver his fans another dose of lyrical fire.

Alan Grunblatt, General Manager of E1 Music, says, “Joell Ortiz is one the hottest new emcees to come out of New York. We had a lot of success with the first Joell release and are very excited he continues to be in the E1 family.”

The first single off of Free agent is the incredible “Call Me,” a nostalgic story of teenage love set in Brooklyn New York in the ‘90s. It will be serviced to urban radio shortly.

For more information, go to: www.joellortiz.com, www.twitter.com/joellortiz or www.e1music.us.

OSCAR SANCHEZ/AFFLUENT RECORDS & KATLYN SWANSON PREP DEBUT ALBUM "DIZZY" RELEASE FOR MARCH 2010

New York City music producer & A&R superstar Oscar Sanchez CEO of NYC#1 Urban Digital Record Label Affluent Records, is proud to announce the debut album release date of Affluent's new premier female R&B/Pop Soul artist KATLYN SWANSON on AFFLUENT RECORDS will be MARCH 9, 2010.

“Katlyn Swanson is one of the most amazing young talents that I have had the pleasure of working with in this industry. She is an incredible artist, singer, songwriter, and producer. Her music is so refreshing and has so much energy. Signing her to the label and producing each and every track on her album in the studio with her has made me fall in love with music all over again. We created a great big sound for KATLYN and she sounds live exactly as she sounds on her records. Her voice is ridiculous and stops people in a room at an instant in awe anytime she sings. We recently did a live walk in during the 209 Holiday Season at DJ BLAZE booth at NYC's infamous MACY's at Herald Square on the 4rth Floor, where she performed live and tore the house down as shoppers rushed to the booth to get autographs copies of her promo CD of this new young girl with the big voice. She is such a star and I am so happy to be able to work with her and all the new producers we will debut on the album such as The Dawty Music Group & Carlos Guiterez that made this album so special. I can’t wait to release her debut album on March 9, 2010 and her singles FEBRUARY 14, 2010 on VALENTINES DAY so you can have the chance to fall in love with KATLYN, her voice and her music as well soon” says Oscar Sanchez.

Katlyn was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 17, 1989. Her first inspiration with music came from performing with her family at the early age of 5 years old. Since then she continued to follow her calling and after much practice and play in her hometown she kept to her focus. She continued to pursue her career even further by coming to New York and attending NYU at The Clive Davis School of Music. Here, she was able to not only nurture her talents and perfect her craft singing and producing but she also learned the business aspect of the music industry and learned the importance of networking.

Her diligence paid off after meeting Affluent Records recording artist Kenny Ali at a local New York City music school seminar. She quickly networked got a hold of the right contact and actively emailed the label’s CEO Oscar Sanchez right after. “I constantly check my emails everyday”, says Sanchez. “After hearing her music from the first time in my email box, it became real catchy for a demo, and it had great melodies. After I spoke with her it was easy to see her music reflected so much of her personality. She is a great writer and producer & overall has a great voice, much in the likes of her influences Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, and Mariah Carey. I signed her immediately. She is everything that reflects the best of AFFLUENT, She will be a Grammy winner, I know it!”

KATLYN SWANSON new singles “DIZZY” & "IN OUR WAY" Produced by Affluent Oscar Sanchez, Katlyn Swanson & The Dawty Music Group will debut on Valentines Day February 14, 2010 on ITUNES through AFFLUENT RECORDS / IRIS Distribution and on all major online sites worldwide. Check for her album “DIZZY” executive produced by Oscar Sanchez to be released on AFFLUENT RECORDS March 9, 2010 online worldwide . For more info log on to www.myspace.com/katlynswanson1 or www.affluentrecords.com or http://affluententertainment.blogspot.com

FOR ALL BOOKINGS, SHOWS PAID & PROMO, RADIO or PRESS or Events:
Please contact Affluent Records at affluentnyc@msn.com

Affluent Records is NYC's top Urban Digital Record Label dedicated to advancing urban music formats. CEO Oscar Sanchez says, 'In today's market, there are great opportunities for artist to grow as businessmen and create companies and corporations. Affluent supplies an outlet for them. Affluent Records provide a safe-house where urban music can be preserved and where it will be able to flourish successfully into the digital age.' Affluent Records has world wide digital distribution.

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VP Records is set to release Henry “Junjo” Lawes Volcano Eruption on February 16, 2010

VP Records is proud to announce the release of Volcano Eruption. Henry “Junjo” Lawes’ was one of the most influential producers of the early Dancehall era. This album features hits from Singers and Deejays that shaped Reggae music into the multicultural genre we know today. Volcano Eruption is comprised of some of the most veritable and significant hits in Reggae Music.

This 2 CD/DVD package includes 40 tracks from a variety of celebrated artists that worked with “Junjo” Lawes’ Volcano Label. On the singers side is the exceptional Barrington Levy’s “Prison Oval Rock” and “21 Girl Salute” with production by Junjo and The Roots Radics; the most sought after band of the early Dancehall period. Continuing with the singers is Junior Reid’s “Lover’s Affair,” Little John’s “Dancehall Style,” Cocoa Tea’s “Lost My Sonia” and the remarkable Wailing Souls “Fire House Rock.” The Deejay side of the album opens with the advance styling of Ringo’s “Flash It Inna E.” Eek-A-Mouse, the Deejay that introduced the singjay style is present with his hit tunes “Wah-Do-Dem and “Anarexol.” The album is filled with classic tunes from the man known as King Yellow; Yellowman’s “Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt” and “Zungguzungguguzungguzeng,” the skillful Josey Wales “Woola Woope,” and the Deejay that influenced all other female Deejays, Sister Nancy’s “Dance Pon The Corner.” These are just a few of the tunes that make this deluxe album a must have. Volcano Eruption is a journey through a pivotal period in Reggae music history that should not be ignored.

The Volcano label represents a crossroads of roots reggae and contemporary dancehall. Henry “Junjo” Lawes, The Roots Radics, High Times Band and innovative engineer Hopeton “Scientist” Brown are responsible for the Volcano sound that dominated reggae and solidified the genre’s global appeal from 1980 to 1985. This album is the ultimate tribute to the man behind Volcano; covering the key artists, big hits and rarities that created the legend. The package also includes a newly created 45 minute DVD documentary chronicling the label, sound system and its large roster of artists. Plus a 30 minute vintage dancehall session of the Volcano Posse in Jamaica, WI circa 1984.

TV One Premiering New Sitcom Starring Tatyana Ali

In a special three-night programming event Tuesday, Jan. 19 – Thursday, Jan. 21, TV One will feature the world premiere of an all-new African-American produced sitcom, LOVE THAT GIRL!, that stars Tatyana Ali and marks the exciting return to television of producer/writer/director Bentley Kyle Evans (Martin, The Jamie Foxx Show), who also created the series. Also participating as an executive producer of the four-episode, half-hour series is superstar comedian and actor Martin Lawrence.

This sexy, new half-hour sitcom, which will air in back-to-back episodes from 9-10 PM (all times ET) each night, stars Tatyana Ali (Fresh Prince of Bel Air, TV One Access) as a young divorcee who returns home to southern California for a second chance in life and a career in her father's (Phil Morris) real estate business. When her unemployed brother Latrell (Alphonso McAuley) unexpectedly moves in with her, the world that she was trying to create is suddenly turned upside down, and life will never be the same. Tyana's new move reconnects her with old friends, especially her best friend Nefertiti (Kendyl Joi) who is happily single and ready to help her friend get her groove back. There are many other characters in Tyana's world and they all know that she is smart, sexy, fun-loving and far from perfect... That's why they all LOVE THAT GIRL! Encore airing are scheduled for midnight each night.

LOVE THAT GIRL! will air on TV One each night immediately following two back-to-back episodes of Martin at 8 PM. Two all-new episodes of LOVE THAT GIRL! will kick off the programming event on Tuesday, Jan. 19 from 9-10 PM, and one new episode will premiere on Wednesday, Jan. 20 and Thursday, Jan. 21 at 9 PM, followed at 9:30 PM by a repeat of one of the Tuesday, Jan. 19 episodes.

“We are delighted to be a part of this exciting project and bring this fresh, new comedy to TV One viewers,” said TV One Senior Vice President of Original Programming Toni Judkins. “In many ways, LOVE THAT GIRL! is a family affair, and we feel like Bentley Kyle Evans and his colleagues are bringing LOVE THAT GIRL! home to TV One, since Tatyana Ali already is the host of our popular original entertainment show TV One Access, and Martin has been an incredibly strong part of our primetime lineup since the network launched six years ago on January 19.”

“It's great to be back in the television game and working with a network like TV ONE. Not only do they get the business behind programming to the more sophisticated urban market, they have the ideal audience for a series like ours, “ said Bentley Kyle Evans “What we wanted to do was create a series that was unique and distinctive, intelligently written, and well crafted – and I think we accomplished all four objectives with the episodes we created. And on the business side, thanks to our two Distribution partners, Dennis Ray and Desmond Gumbs, we were able to structure a business relationship with TV ONE that will bring benefits to all parties involved. If executed properly, this will represent a whole new model for producing and delivering quality scripted series to the television market, at a reasonable cost” he added.

Bentley Evans, and partners, produced the sitcom outside the traditional studio system by personally calling in favors and using unconventional methods, personal resources and relationships with industry veterans behind the scenes to give of their time to bring this vision to life including Martin Lawrence and Jeff Franklin, creator/writer and producer of the hit series “Full House” and “Hangin' with Mr. Cooper.” Franklin also wrote for the classic series Laverne & Shirley. In addition, Trenten Gumbs and Raphael Saadiq are also Executive Producers on the project.

The project was shopped by newly formed Ray-Gumbs Entertainment, a Content Distribution Company headed by longtime Television Syndicator, Dennis Ray, and his partner, Desmond Gumbs. Ray-Gumbs also negotiated the terms of the deal with TV ONE and will handle the syndication of the series.

Bentley Kyle Evans began his entertainment career as an actor in Robert Townsend's “Hollywood Shuffle” followed by featured roles in “I'm Gonna Get U Sucka” directed by Keenan Ivory Wayans, and New LineCinema's “House Party”. He met Martin Lawrence when they were to co-star in an ill-fated ABC pilot, and later decided that his true calling was behind the camera. He began writing and Martin Lawrence soon arranged for his friend to write for his new TV show. Bentley Evans quickly moved up the ranks and became co-executive producer/show runner of the hit series. He branched out into feature films and also teamed up with Jamie Foxx to create the hit series, “The Jamie Foxx Show.” He became one of the few individuals to run two hit shows on two different networks – all before he turned 30.

Launched in January 2004, TV One (www.tvoneonline.com) serves nearly 49.5 million households, offering a broad range of real-life and entertainment-focused original programming, classic series, movies, and music designed to entertain, inform and inspire a diverse audience of adult African American viewers. TV One's investors include Radio One [NASDAQ: ROIA and ROIAK; www.radio-one.com], the largest radio company that primarily targets African American and urban listeners; Comcast Corporation [NASDAQ: CMCSA and CMCSK; www.comcast.com], the leading cable television company in the country; The DirecTV Group; Constellation Ventures; Syndicated Communications; and Opportunity Capital Partners.

2010 Bill Gates Scholarship For Low-Income Minority Students

The Gates Millennium Scholarship Program, funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established to provide outstanding low income minority students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest.

Continuing scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one of the following discipline areas: education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.

In addition to increasing access to higher education for these underrepresented groups, GMS also provides leadership training. Through participation in a comprehensive leadership development program, Scholars enhance academic and leadership skills, which prepare them to assume important roles in their professions and in their communities.

The deadline for the upcoming scholarship awards is January 11, 2010.

To apply, visit www.blackstudents.com/billgates

The Little Teapot Daycare Reality Show To Premiere in January 2010

Prepare yourself for the next wave of unique and unscripted reality television entertainment with the premiere of The Little Teapot Daycare Reality Show- “Daycare Mayday”, scheduled to make its debut on January 12, 2010 and air on a variety of cable channels throughout the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex including Channel 99 (AT&T), Channel 28 (Charter), Channel 37 (Verizon) and Channel 32 (One Source). The Little Teapot Daycare, will celebrate their debut series with a kid-friendly Red Carpet event on Saturday January 9th, 2010 at Inspiring Temple of Praise (ITOP) Church 2010 E. Lancaster, Ft. Worth, TX 76103 from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Hosted by Banks Entertainment, the event is open to the public and will present guests with a sneak peak of the show's first episode.

Childcare Director Cynthia Banks, her diverse staff and entertaining pupils star in “Daycare Mayday” which will feature and showcase the behind-the-scenes of running a successful daycare as well as the misbehavings and shenanigans of tiny tots who attend the daycare to their parents. Hoping to provide its audience with a sense of humor, the show will also offer its audience a variety of educational and learning tips about daycare centers. “A lot of daycare centers tend to receive a bad rap, but that's not the case with all centers,” says Banks. Banks hopes that licensing organizations such as NAEYC, NAFCC will use the show as a tool to teach and train workers in the daycare industry all around.

“We are extremely proud of our children and staff here at the Little Teapot Daycare and wanted to share our proven teaching methods with parents and other childcare centers in a fun and exciting way”, says childcare specialist Cynthia Banks.

In addition to celebrating the reality show launch, the background for the event will serve as a missing child awareness campaign for Preston Maurice Traylor who has been missing since 2005. Director Cynthia Banks says, “The welfare and safety of our children are top priority which is why we are wholly committed to bringing awareness to find young Preston Maurice Traylor.” Donations to assist in this effort will be received at the event. If you have any information regarding the disappearance call, 1-800-I-AM-LOST (1-800-426-5678) or the direct information line at 1-817-333-4288.

Daycare Mayday debuts on January 12, 2010 and is slated for a 12-week run. Check your local Dallas/Fort Worth listings for channels and times.

For media credentials, interview requests or to RSVP contact Lisa Humphrey, Premier Concepts email: premierconceptspr@gmail.com or call 310-605-5472


About The Little Teapot Daycare Center
Established in 1993, The Little Teapot Daycare Center is a 4600 square foot facility in Ft. Worth, TX which offers extended hour childcare services and creates a happy and safe environment that is clean, comfortable and inviting. Our center is open from 6 am to 12 midnight, Monday through Friday and from 6 am to 6 pm, Saturday. The Little Teapot has a positive curriculum that stimulates the mind of the children, which makes them eager to learn & hires confident staff that can exemplify the "fruits of the spirit", love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Motto: “building something special”. For more information visit: www.thelittleteapotdaycare.com

About Cynthia Banks Born in Chicago, IL and raised in Kansas City, KS, Ms. Banks has been residing in Ft. Worth, TX since 1988. She currently owns and operates The Little Teapot Daycare Center, Banks Entertainment and is also an author of two books, Prayers of the Innocent and Drunk for 27 Years which may be purchased on www.amazon.com and on her website www.authorcynthiabanks.com

About Banks Entertainment Banks Entertainment is your one-stop source for booking the biggest names in music, speaking, comedy, poetry and live entertainment. Banks Entertainment also offers CD/DVD Duplication & Thermal Printing for all promotional needs.

About Premier Concepts Premier Concepts is a full-service boutique firm specializing in Entertainment publicity for celebrities, special events, productions, lifestyle brands in addition to celebrity procurement and event coordination.

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