Miller Lite Presents “Greatness", A Celebration in Black 01.17.2011
In commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the National Martin Luther King Jr.Holiday, G.A.B.E.O (Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials), The MLK March Committee and MillerCoors proudly presented "Greatness: a Celebration in Black" - a private reception, hosted at Entice-A Restaurant, honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the pioneers of the Civil Rights Movement. The MillerCoors "Greatness" award was given to the The King Family by James Tolliver (General Manager, MillerCoors) and Tyrone Brooks (President of G.A.B.E.O); in addition to a special commemorative gift presented by the Alvin Ailey 50 initiative. Entice - A Restaurant's executive chef, Michelle Rouse, prepared a historic spread and signature cocktails, offered courtesy of Gentlemen Jack & Miller Lite. Guests experienced a trip down memory lane through the struggle and strife of the Civil Rights Movement into the promise and progression of today.
*Courtesy of The Garner Circle PR*
Special Thanks To:
G.A.B.E.O, The MLK Holiday March Committee, MillerCoors, Miller Lite, Entice-A Restaurant, FCE Entertainment, & RPM Motorsports
Special Appearances by:
Sherri Chance (The King Family Executor), Yamma Brown (daughter of James Brown), Tharon Johnson (Senior Adviser to Mayor Kasim Reed/Piedmont Public Affairs), Margaret Muhammad (The MLK Holiday March Committee/FCE Entertainment), Yusef Muhammad ( The MLK Holiday March Committee/FCE Entertainment), Tyrone Brooks (President of G.A.B.E.O.), James Tolliver (General Manager of MillerCoors), Steve Canal (MillerCoors), Brenda Davenport (Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute), Steven Muhammad (Muhammad Organization), Stevie Baggs (Arizona Cardinals), Judge Charles Webb (DeKalb County), Ron Bailer (GBCA), Eugene Trapp (GBCA), Eric Vinson (GBCA)
