While you're websurfing, here are links to some organizations and people whose work, artistry, and endeavors are important to me. KB

www.100blackmen.org : "100 Black Men of America, Inc. is committed to the intellectual development of youth and the economic empowerment of the African American community based on the following precepts: respect for family, spirituality, justice, and integrity." I was so impressed and inspired by the work that this group does with young people across the nation that I wrote a song about them -- "What They See" is now the national theme song for the 100 Black Men of America. You can hear an excerpt on their website, and hear the entire song on my latest CD, New Standards.

www.acfb.org : The Atlanta Community Food Bank, founded in 1979, provides food and other donated products to more than 750 nonprofit partner agencies serving 38 counties across North Georgia centered on the Metro Atlanta area, who in turn distribute food to low-income Georgians.

www.aidsresearchatlanta.org : The Aids Research Consortium (ARCA) is an organization working to improve the quality and length of life for people living with HIV through medical research and access to emerging therapies. Heterosexual African-American women are the fastest growing segment of new HIV patients.

www.atlanta.net : Website for a cornucopia of information on the most wonderful city in America and my hometown, Atlanta. Find out all that there is to see and do in the ATL.

www.atlopens.org : The website for the Brand Atlanta Campaign. I sing the blues version of the Dallas Austin penned "I Love the A-T-L." You can download the song from this website.

www.edubphoto.com : My photographer, Ernest Washington, is THE best. Nothing else needs to be said! Check him out.

www.jeremyhaynes.net : More info on Jeremy Haynes, who plays drums on "Turn, Turn, Turn". You'll enjoy his web-site.

www.kennybanks.com : More info on my gifted co-writer and arranger Kenny Banks.

www.morehouse.edu : Morehouse College is the nation's largest, private liberal arts college for African-American men. Founded in 1867, it has been ranked twice as the number one college in the nation for educating African American students by Black Enterprise magazine.

www.nbaf.org : ONLY IN ATLANTA. ONLY AT THE NATIONAL BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL. The National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) is a year-round cultural celebration. You're invited to experience the dance, music, film, theatre, visual arts and literary arts of the African Diaspora. July 14-23. I perform on Saturday, July 15 as part of the NBAF's "Jazz Around Town" series. Jazz at Ebenezer (the Heritage Sanctuary) begins at 7: 00p.m. It's free but come early for the best seats!

www.patricegcoleman.com : My makeup artist is just awesome. Atlanta-based, but her clients (and their fabulous faces!) are known throughout the world. Also check out her line of handmade jewelry at www.ecpc.com.

www.PhdProductions.net : More info on the extraordinary Phil Davis, my producer and collaborator

www.spelman.edu : Spelman College, my alma mater, still educating dynamic young women after 125 years.

www.truecolorstheatercompany.com : Co-founded by innovative, dynamic and creative genius Kenny Leon, True Colors mission is "to create a moveable feast of theatre grounded and centered in the rich canon of Negro American classics and branching out to include bold interpretations of world drama and a strong commitment to diverse new voices." I love what they present and what Kenny and the company represent for Atlanta.