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9-11 HERO AMONG COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS WHO RECEIVED THE 2007 TRIBUTE TO AFRICAN AMERICAN ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Clearwater, Fl - 18 February 2007 – On Saturday, February 18^th, over 400 members of the Tampa Bay community including Tampa Police, faculty of the University of South Florida, staff of a local Congresswoman and members of various Christian denominations and other faiths attended the 2007 Tribute to African American Achievement Community Service Awards produced and presented by Ebony Awakening, Inc. at the Church of Scientology’s Fort Harrison in downtown Clearwater.   Ebony Awakening, is a group whose mission is to:  Restore dignity and self respect in Black communities by eradicating drug abuse, illiteracy and criminality, so that people can live in peace and prosperity without the constant threat of loss.”  Ebony Awakening’s website notes that their “success is made possible by the application of rehabilitative and educational technologies developed by American humanitarian, L. Ron Hubbard.” Tributes were given to:  Donald Hallback, who is working to keep his town of Bealsville from losing its heritage and culture; Yolanda Kennedy and Jimirra Kennedy, wife and daughter of Rev. Charles Kennedy, for their work at the Kennedy Community Center where over 300 children and adults have been tutored to raise their literacy and improve character in just one year; Dr. Glenn and attorney Charles Cherry, owners of TAMA Broadcasting, the largest African American radio and print network in Florida; and former Marine Sergeant Jason Thomas, a hero of  9-11 whose story was featured in the recent Oliver Stone movie, "World Trade Center."  This is Ebony Awakening’s 6^th such Black History Month event.

Pat Harney, the Public Affairs Director for the Church of Scientology was the keynote speaker and her theme was the African American family.  She spoke of the past and current state of the Black family and what the Church of Scientology is doing to help solve the problems of drug abuse, immorality and lack of basic human rights which are ruining the Black Family. She showed the audience the public service announcements that the Church has created to depict moral values, such as “Love and Help Children” as well as some of the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, such as “We are all born free and equal.”

The entertainment included a German gospel choir whose depiction of old and new Negro spirituals brought cries of “Amen” from the multi-faith, multi-ethnic audience; and a troupe of African dancers and drummers whose high energy and excellent choreography brought the guests to their feet.

The Tribute Awards, proclaimed annually in celebration of Black History month, have become a showcase of hope, faith, courage and conviction for community leaders, people of faith, educators, and artists alike. The purpose of these awards is to acknowledge and honor men and women in the African American community whose contributions have a far-reaching positive impact on all people. Click Here for Details >