Released on = August 17, 2006, 6:54 am

Press Release Author = Mr. Black Tennessee Organization

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = The Mr. Black Tennessee Scholarship Pageant 2007 will take
place June 2, 2007. Deadlines for entries are April 2, 2007. For further
information visit, www.mrblacktennessee.com.

Press Release Body = Media Alert

Pageant Will Promote Leadership and Community Service


Nashville, TN-July 24, 2006-Diavontti Productions is presenting the 1st annual Mr.
Black Tennessee Scholarship Pageant 2007. The pageant will be held June 2, 2007 at
6 pm in Nashville, TN. This year's theme will be "O Brother Where Art Thou."

The idea of the Mr. Black Tennessee Scholarship Pageant was created in 2005 to
advance educational and professional opportunities for African-American men. The
competition will provide scholarships that will allow the participants to pursue and
achieve their educational, career and personal goals.

Candidates, aged 18-27, will submit a 5 x 7 color or black and white photograph
(non-returnable), a completed official entry form, and a one-page typed essay
indicating why you feel you should be considered for a contestant for the Mr. Black
Tennessee Scholarship Pageant. The essay should also include the candidate's
personal accomplishments and ambitions, and it should describe any type of community
service involvements in which he has participated.

The title of Mr. Black Tennessee will come with several responsibilities in the
community; speaking out as an activist for young males and encouraging their younger
counterparts to set goals and accomplish their dreams.

Entries should be sent to Diavontti Productions c/o Mr. Black Tennessee, P.O. Box
331174, Nashville, TN 37203. Entries must be received no later than Monday, April
2, 2007 to be eligible for consideration. Those who submit and are considered to be
a contestant will be called by a representative from the Mr. Black Tennessee
Scholarship Pageant Committee after the review/selection process is completed.

For more information on eligibility, judging requirements, prizes, or applying visit
www.MrBlackTennessee.com or email mrblacktn@aol.com.


For media inquiries or a media pass please contact

Kia Jarmon, Miss. PR
Miss. Ellaneous Public Relations
press@mrblacktennesse.com
615.423.4588

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Web Site = http://www.mrblacktennessee.com

Contact Details = Diavontti Productions
c/o Mr. Black Tennessee
PO Box 331174
Nashville, TN 37203
mrblacktn@aol.com