On behalf of
The J3 Group, Inc., Atlanta's Young & Powerful
for Obama, Georgia Campaign for Change, The Talented
Tenth Society, Young Lawyers for Obama (Atlanta),
Generation Obama (Atlanta), and E.S.Q. Events,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank
you for your participation in our fundraiser last
night @ the exclusive Geisha House!
Last night, we definitely proved that Democrats
are a force to be reckoned with in Georgia's Presidential
race this November. An eclectic mix of young entrepreneurs,
businessmen and women, politicians, doctors, consultants,
lawyers, accountants, and entertainment industry
professionals came out, full-force, in strong
support of Senators Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
The result -- Over $10,000 was raised by Atlanta's
Young & Powerful for the Campaign for Change.
In case you weren't able to
make it, the night was truly an overwhelming success.
Singer/Songstress Joi (Host for the evening and
winner of this year's "Heineken Independent
Achiever Award") opened the night and greeted
a crowd of hundreds of enthusiastic Obama supporters.
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin did not disappoint,
delivering an excellent keynote address that was
both inspirational and touching. She was followed
by Lee Goodall, State Field Director, Obama for
America, who highlighted the importance of voter
registration initiatives here in Georgia. Artistically,
Sam Collier, a newly signed artist on Regatta
/ Universal records, performed the inspirational
record "Change" acappella with just
an acoustic guitar, and then continued with an
energetic performance. DJ Q-Storm (Atlanta Hawks)
and DJ J-1 (Urban Legends, Hot 107.9) kept things
moving. Finally, spoken word artist Cocktails
(aka ePeriod), delivered a powerful piece that
was empowering and uplifting.
Other notables
in attendance:
State Director of Obama for America, Antwaun Griffin,
Obama for America Representative Kimberli Greene,
Mayoral Candidate and Atlanta City Councilmember
Ceasar C. Mitchell (Post 1 At-Large), Entertainment
Attorney Donald M. Woodard, Esq. (Distinguished
client list includes Young Jeezy, Mannie Fresh,
etc.), Associated Press writer Errin Haines, "411
the Show" Producer/Host Angela Byrd, representatives
for U.S. Congressman John Lewis, and other local
state elected officials.
We would
also like to recognize the following individuals
who helped make this event a success:
Nia Phillips, Constituency Director, Georgia Campaign
for Change, Rene Spellman, Florida Youth GOTV
Director, Obama-Biden Campaign for Change, Jeremy
Green and Tony Lundy (Green & Lundy, LLC),
Joey Womack III (DIGITALGUESTLIST.com), Marius
"M" Cook (NIGHTLIFELINK.com), Mel (ATL
Barz), Corey "Goose" Webb (Regatta Records),
and all of the promoters who helped publicize
this event including: E.S.Q. Events, Flo On Entertainment,
BlackBigs Entertainment, Tiwa Works, The F.C.C.,
Dynasty Entertainment, Loyalty Entertainment,
JCarter, Marco "Blue" Johnson, Rufin,
Marvel, Dynamic Events, and Cocktails.
Finally, I have attached, for
your reference, a few pics of the festivities
from last night (shown below).
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Thanks, once again... We couldn't
have achieved our goals without you!
With Vision,
Justin G. Tanner, JD
Atlanta Chair, Young & Powerful for Obama
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