The Black Business Student Association (BBSA) at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business has announced that Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated film director, producer, writer, and actor Spike Lee will deliver the keynote speech at the Association's Alfred L. Edwards 33rd Annual BSSA Conference, Dec. 4-7, 2008.

Lee, best known for his films Do The Right Thing and Inside Man, along with recently released Miracle at St. Anna, will deliver his speech at the conference's Gala Banquet on Saturday, December 6th. Speaking to over 300 attendees, Lee's speech will focus on the theme of this year's conference, "Building your Legacy: Achieving Personal, Professional and Philanthropic Success," discussing the ways in which conference participants can create personal roadmaps toward success.

Building upon its theme, the conference will feature a series of workshops and panel discussions hosted by leaders in the fields of finance, marketing and entrepreneurship, as well as include breakfast and lunch keynote speeches by Derek Ferguson, Chief Financial Officer of Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group, and Jim Reynolds, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Loop Capital Markets.

"We are honored and excited that not only Spike Lee, but also so many other accomplished leaders have agreed to join us and help each of us better understand how we can leverage our passions and unique experiences to make a lasting impact on the African American community," said Michael Pittman, a conference co-chair.

New York, NY, May 21, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Harlem Hip-Hop (H3) Tours is gearing up to launch The Hip-Hop On. Hip-Hop Off.(TM) on May 15, 2008. H3 Tours has created an unprecedented experience - a hip-hop theater production on wheels that immerses guests in Harlem and hip-hop culture. H3 Tours is geared to provide excitement and fun with its guided tours of Harlem and New York City's hip-hop industry.

Tour guests will travel through Harlem and mid-town Manhattan via the Harlem Hip-Hop Tours motor coach while enjoying an authentic hip-hop party complete with a live DJ and MC to describe the sights and history of New York. Each tour lasts three hours and takes guests from Times Square up to 155th Street to experience sites important to hip-hop and Harlem history such as: MTV's TRL, The Apollo Theater, Def Jam Records, The Cotton Club, Roc-a-fella Records, The Graffiti Hall of Fame, Bad Boy Records, and Rucker's Park.

In addition to viewing these and other amazing sites, tour guests will also receive complimentary giveaways along with a 15-minute shopping stop at a world renowned clothing store! The Hip-Hop On. Hip-Hop Off.(TM) tour operates on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 9AM, 1PM, and 5PM. The cost of the tour for adults is $47.00 or a discounted $42.00 if purchased online. The cost for children ages 3-11 is $42.00 or $37.00 with the online discount.

The Stay Strong Foundation unveiled its plan today to launch a national campaign entitled "Healing Starts With Us." On the heels of Terrie M. Williams' latest book, BLACK PAIN: It Just Looks Like We are Not Hurting, emerges a powerful movement aimed to provide a support network that encourages open dialogue about emotional distress within the African American community. The "Healing Starts With Us" campaign kicks off at The Malcolm X & Dr Betty Shabazz Memorial & Educational Center, formerly known as the Audubon Ballroom, on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 from 6-8 pm. ...

Campaign sponsors include The Dixon Group, Inc.; Forest City Ratner Companies; Macy's; Coca-Cola; The River Room; Columbia University Office of Government and Community Affairs; Jonathan Tisch Foundation, CareerPeeks; The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial & Educational Center; The Loreen Arbus Foundation; Moet Hennessy USA; The Middleton Law Group; Shabazz Fish & Grill; The Terrie Williams Agency; Bad Boy Entertainment Worldwide; The Artis Connection; Planet Hollywood; BET; Sean Jean; National Cares Mentoring Movement; Alpha International Travel; and Sean John.

BMI hosted their annual Urban Awards show. Janice Combs Publishing's own writer Makeba Riddick received an award for Beyonce's smash hit single "Deja Vu" as did Richard "Younglord" Frierson for Diddy's hit single "Come To Me". Janice Combs Music Publishing also won awards for "Deja vu" and "Come To Me".

The Tricks & Triumphs of Success: How to Make Power Moves Without Sacrificing Your Spirituality--on July 14 at the Doubletree Hotel (1515 Rhode Island Avenue) in Washington, DC features keynote Derek Ferguson of Bad Boy Entertainment Worldwide and addresses several major concerns including: making power moves without selling your soul, what happens when you're rich and miserable, tips for succeeding without compromising your integrity, how to be a Godly example without saying a word, and money, power, and legacy building in the church and community.

Derek Ferguson is the Chief Financial Officer of the Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group ("BBWEG") including Bad Boy Records, Justin's Restaurants, Blue Flame Marketing, Sean John Clothing, Daddy's House Recording, Bad Boy Films, Janice Combs Publishing, Janice Combs Management, Janice Combs Music and Daddy's House Social Programs--generating over $300mm. Mr. Ferguson is responsible for business development, business planning and forecasting, and the financial operations of the Bad Boy family of companies. Mr. Ferguson is a 1990 graduate of Harvard Business School, and one of the youngest graduates of Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.