'Night Catches Us' Selected as Opening Night Film
'I Will Follow' Selected as Closing Night Film

NEW YORK, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The 14th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival, presented by BET Networks, today announced actress Kerry Washington as festival ambassador and Magnolia Pictures' Night Catches Us -- directed by Tanya Hamilton and starring Washington and Anthony Mackie (The Hurt Locker) -- as the Opening Night film. The world premiere of the family drama I Will Follow -- written and directed by Ava DuVernay and starring Salli Richardson-Whitfield (Black Dynamite, Antwone Fisher), Omari Hardwick (For Colored Girls, Kick-Ass) and Beverly Todd (Crash) -- is the festival's Closing Night selection.  

Urbanworld also announced the 2010 official selections for the narrative feature, documentary feature, short documentary and short narrative categories.  The festival will screen 71 films this year, including 22 world premieres.  

Highlights of Urbanworld 2010 include: Nabil Elderkin's Bouncing Cats, narrated by rapper/actor Common with Mos Def and Will-I-Am; Robert O'Hara's The Inheritance, starring Golden Brooks and DB Woodside; Qasim Basir's Mooz-lum, starring Danny Glover, Nia Long and Evan Ross; and Madeleine Sackler's The Lottery, which uncovers the failures of the American public school system.

In addition, the festival will present the work of five Urbanworld Screenplay Competition finalists in live readings. This private event will be hosted by BET Networks, the sponsor of the screenplay competition category.  Finalists include Bag Ladies written by Tai Nelson; Gracey, written by Julian Breece; Jean of the Joneses, written by Alison Meghie; Knife to a Gunfight, written by Gemal WoodsOsvaldo's written by Randy Wilkins. and

"This year's program is rooted in our original mission: to shine a light on films and filmmakers whose artistic excellence is too often overlooked elsewhere," said Stacy Spikes, founder of Urbanworld.  "Through our partnership with BET, we are thrilled to introduce more than 20 world premieres in a true celebration of bright, bold multicultural filmmaking."

“We are proud to have the opportunity to once again partner with Stacy Spikes and the Urbanworld Film Festival,” said Alvin Bowles, Senior Vice President of Brand Solutions for BET Networks.  “This year’s exciting slate of cinematic talent encompasses BET Networks’ initiative to embrace and support the new wave of filmmakers of color through our partnership and we are thrilled to serve as the presenting sponsor for a third year.”

Urbanworld Film Festival 2010 Roster

Opening Night Selection:

• NIGHT CATCHES US directed by Tanya Hamilton

Closing Night Selection:

• I WILL FOLLOW directed by Ava DuVernay (World Premiere)

Narrative Feature Competition:

• BILAL'S STAND directed by Sultan Sharrief
• CALLBACK directed by Kartik Singh (World Premiere)
• EVERYDAY BLACK MAN directed by Carmen Madden
• GO FOR IT! directed by Carmen Marron
• KREWS directed by Hilbert Hakim
• MONEY MATTERS directed by Ryan Richmond
• MOOZ-LUM directed by Qasim Basir (World Premiere)
• SUS directed by Robert Heath
• THE INHERITANCE directed by Robert O'Hara

Documentary Feature Competition:

• BOUNCING CATS directed by Nabil Elderkin
• FINDING GOD IN THE CITY OF ANGELS directed by J. Jessum & S. Joseph (World Premiere)
• GROWN IN DETROIT: TEEN MOMS, URBAN FARMERS directed by M. & M. Poppenk
• NI WAKATI (IT'S TIME!) directed by Michael Wanguhu
• STREETBALL directed by Demetrius Wren

Documentary Short Competition:

• JR. POSSE directed by Michele Ervin
• KID CAPRI PRESENTS: THE LIONZ DEN directed by Loaded Lux and Kid Capri
• LAREDO, TEXAS directed by Topaz Adizes
• MANIFEST HOPE: DC directed by Alfred Gragg III (World Premiere)
• ONE OF THESE MORNINGS directed by Valery Lyman
• OUR PATH, OUR VOICE, OUR JOURNEY directed by Alex Munoz

Narrative Short Competition:

• 44 directed by Mikal Din (World Premiere)
• 3 FACES OF EVELYN directed by Kamali Minter
• CASTING NOTICE directed by Marcus Thomas
• CHAINS directed by Marcus Stokes (World Premiere)
• CLAP CLAP directed by Tanuj Chopra
• CLOSE directed by Tahir Jetter (World Premiere)
• CONGRATULATIONS MR. GONZALEZ! directed by Victor Cruz (World Premiere)
• COOKIE directed by Francisco Ordonez
• CUTS directed by Rashaad Ernesto Green
• EASY MADE HARD directed by Elizabeth Appell
• EMPIRE CORNER directed by J.P. Chan (World Premiere)
• GIMME GRACE directed by Anthony Onah
• GOOD INTENTIONS directed by Morocco Omari
• GORDITA directed by Debby Wolfe
• GRACE directed by Steven Mondesir (World Premiere)
• HARROW ISLAND directed by Anja Marquardt
• HEAR ME directed by Kenn Michael (World Premiere)
• KATRINA'S SON directed by Ya'Ke Smith
• KNOCK OFF directed by Rosanne Flynn
• MEN OR MICE directed by Kiara C Jones (World Premiere)
• MIRROR MIRROR directed by Tamika Guishard (World Premiere)
• MR. GRAHAM directed by Julius Amedume (World Premiere)
• PARAMOUR directed by Maba Ba (World Premiere)
• POSITIVE BUY directed by Hanley Valentin
• QUIETLY directed by Cole Wiley
• ROOS DJAJ (CHICKEN HEADS) directed by Bassam Jarbawi
• SAY GRACE BEFORE DROWNING directed by Nikyatu Jusu
• SILENT NIGHT directed by Red Carter
• TAGS directed by Dominique DeLeon
• THANK YOU FOR WASHING directed by Camille Brown
• THE CYCLE directed by Roy Clovis
• THE FORGIVEN directed by Lawrence Saint-Victor (World Premiere)
• THE REAL T directed by Ohene Cornelius (World Premiere)
• THE TROY SHAWN WELCOME STORY directed by Michael Pinckney (World Premiere)
• THE TRUTH ABOUT LIES directed by Shalako Gordon
• TRAIN directed by Darius Clark Monroe
• TYPES IN STEREO directed by Gemal Woods
• URBAN LULLABY directed by Sonia Gonzalez-Martinez (World Premiere)
• YELLOW directed by Tony Murphy (World Premiere)

Screenplay Finalists:

• BAG LADIES written by Tai Nelson
• GRACEY written by Julian Breece
• JEAN OF THE JONESES written by Alison Meghie
• KNIFE TO A GUNFIGHT written by Gemal Woods
• OSVALDO'S written by Randy Wilkins

About Urbanworld

The Urbanworld® Film Festival is the largest internationally competitive festival of its kind. The five-day festival includes features, documentaries, short films, as well as panel discussions, live staged screenplay readings, the celebrated Actor's Spotlight, Actor's Boot Camps, and introducing Urbanworld® Digital, a 1-day Conference during the festival focused on Digital and Social media.  Over the last thirteen years, Hollywood studios have consistently chosen Urbanworld® to premiere box office and award-winning hits.  Urbanworld® has also become home to some of today's top brands who wish to reach key influencers and social media leaders across the African American and Latino landscape.  The Urbanworld® Film Festival is an initiative of the Urbanworld® Foundation Inc., a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 by Stacy Spikes dedicated to redefining the multicultural roles in contemporary cinema, television and online by implementing programs and initiatives that support the development of the urban content creation community.  Gabrielle Glore serves as Executive Producer of the Urbanworld Film Festival, as well as ancillary Urbanworld Foundation endeavors.  For this year's 2010 festival, BET Networks returns as the Presenting Sponsor.  HBO continues support as the Founding Sponsor.  Media Sponsors include Essence, Vibe, Uptown, BlackPlanet.com, TheUrbanDaily, KISS FM, HOT 97, and Jigsaw Global.  Benefactor Sponsors include AMC Theatres, Directors Guild of America - New York, and urbanAdserve. The festival website is www.urbanworld.org.

BET Networks

2010 Mid-Atlantic Black Film Festival Issues Call for Submissions and Announces Ted Lange, Judy Pace, and Beverly Todd as Celebrity Honorees

4th Annual Mid-Atlantic Black Film Festival takes place October 7 - 9, 2010.

Norfolk, VA (PRWE August 19, 2010

The organizers of the Mid-Atlantic Black Film Festival (MABFF) have announced a final call for submissions for the 2010festival. The premiere African-American short film festival returns for its fourth year from October 7 - 9, 2010 with three days of screenings and workshops at the historic Crispus Attucks Theatre in Norfolk,Virginia. During the three-day festival, veteran TV and film stars Ted Lange ("The Love Boat", "That's My Mama", and "Friday Foster" with Pam Grier), Judy Pace ("Cotton Comes To Harlem", "Brian's Song", Spike Lee’s"Sucker Free City") and Beverly Todd ("Crash", "The Bucket List", "Leanon Me") will attend as celebrity guests and will each be honored with MABFF's Living Legend Award.

As in previous years, the MABFF is accepting entries in the categories of Short Film, Animation, Documentary, Music Video, and Student Film. This year, the festival is also introducing exciting new categories, including a Screenplay Competition, an Original TV Pilot Competition, and a Web Series Competition. Submission forms and general requirements for all categories can be downloaded online at www.mabff.org or www.withoutabox.com.

The festival will kick off on Thursday, October 7th with a selection of opening day screenings and workshops followed by an Opening Night Ceremony Gala hosted by Beverly Todd and Judy Pace.

Beginning on Thursday, October 7th, Emmy-winning producer/LAWEBFEST founder Michael Ajakwe, Jr. will conduct a two-day Web Series Workshop with informative sessions on Writing, Producing, Marketing and Monetizing Your Web Series.

As part of the festival program, members from the Organization of Black Screenwriters (OBS) will join MABFF in hosting a three-day TV and screenwriting workshop and will also judge the festival’s screenplay and Original TV Pilot competitions. On Thursday, October 7th, OBS will conduct an Intensive half-day TV Writing Workshop followed by an Intensive half-day Screenwriting Workshop on Friday, October 8th. On Saturday, October 9th, the workshop will culminate with a special screening of "For Love of Amy", veteran actor Ted Lange's feature film directorial debut. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with both Lange and the film’s screenwriter/producer/star, Vincent Alston, who will share how he raised the money to complete his first feature film.During the award ceremony later that evening, the two filmmakers will be presented with MABFF’s inaugural Outstanding First Film Award for their achievement.

On Friday, October 8th, celebrity honorees Ted Lange, Judy Pace, and Beverly Todd will join award-winning filmmaker Monty Ross (Spike Lee's"Malcolm X", "Do the Right Thing", "Mo' Better Blues", "School Daze")and Michael Ajakwe, Jr. ("Martin", "Soul Food", "Sister, Sister", "Eve","Love That Girl", "Talk Soup", "Entertainment Tonight") for ''BlackHollywood Then and Now,'' a blue ribbon panel of industry veterans discussing the state of Black Hollywood and how it has evolved over the last forty years.

Closing night festivities on October 9th will feature finalist screenings of the short film and web series competitions, culminating with the MABFF Award Ceremony at which winners for the various festival competitions will be announced along with the recognition and presentation of awards to this year's distinguished VIP honorees.

About Mid-Atlantic Black Film Festival (MABFF)
October 7-9, 2010 at the Historic Attucks Theatre in Norfolk, VA.The Mid-Atlantic Black Film Festival (MABFF) is an annual juried competition showcasing independent films from some of the most talented,established and up-and-coming independent filmmakers of color from allover the world. The 2009 MABFF screened over 50 independent films from all across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, the Caribbean,Uganda and Zimbabwe, including 15 Virginia premieres. The MABFF is a core program of Crispus Attucks Cultural Center, a non-profit cultural arts organization dedicated to presenting artistic, educational and multicultural activities with an emphasis on the African-American and African Diaspora experience. The festival's lineup highlights various categories of film competitions as well as premieres, international cinema, tributes, and workshops facilitated by leading figures in the film and entertainment industry.

For more information about MABFF, please visit www.mabff.org.

SUPERSTAR RECORDING ARTIST RICKY MARTIN’S MEMOIR TO BE PUBLISHED ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND

English- and Spanish-language editions, entitled Me and Yo respectively,

 to be released simultaneously 

New York, NY, August 19, 2010 — Celebra, a division of Penguin Group (USA), recently announced the acquisition of international superstar Ricky Martin’s highly-anticipated memoir, to be published simultaneously in English and Spanish—entitled Me and Yo respectively.  The book will be published in hardcover in the U.S. on Tuesday, November 2nd.  Celebra’s Publisher Ray Garcia acquired world rights for the memoir.  

In Me, Martin opens up for the first time about his early childhood, his experiences in the renowned boy band Menudo, the challenges of increased fame that came with the Livin’ La Vida Loca phenomenon, his continued growth as a musician, and his unique personal connection with millions of fans around the world.  Martin also explores life-changing decisions like coming to terms with his sexuality, becoming a father, and devoting himself to helping children around the world.

"Writing this book allowed me to explore the different paths and experiences that have led me to be who I am today. I’ve had to tie up loose ends that I’d never attempted to tie up before, to work deeply into memories that were already erased from my mind. Allowing myself to do this was not easy, but once I started an incredible spiritual healing began..... and I wanted to share my sense of discovery," said Ricky Martin.

Ricky Martin is a GRAMMY and multiple LATIN GRAMMY Award-winning artist who has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide. He is the founder of the Ricky Martin Foundation, a non-profit organization that advocates for children around the world, and is the father to twin boys.

For more information about Ricky Martin visit:

              Página Oficial: www.rickymartinmusic.com

       Twitter: www.twitter.com/ricky_martin

Gardening Ceremony and Proclamation at Lincoln Home National Historic Site Aims to Rally Kids to Cultivate Compassion and Hold Elected Leaders to a Higher Standard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The cities of Des Moines, IA and Springfield, IL, USA, have proclaimed Saturday, August 28, 2010 "Weed Out Hate Day." The commemoration is anticipated to reverberate far beyond the shore of the United States.

Forty-seven years after Dr. Martin Luther King delivered his "I have a dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., calling for equality regardless of race, creed and religion, the two city governments, in separate declarations, acknowledged that "while much of what Dr. King envisioned has come to fruition...there are still persistent weed seeds of hate in his 'Promised Land' that impede our success as human beings and as a society."

Springfield and Des Moines, with respective ties to both President Abraham Lincoln and the gardening industry, are prompting children in both their communities, to set an example for their leaders. The kids are urged to go out to their gardens and pull out "one symbolic weed," roots and all, to symbolize the spiritual yearning for eradicating hatred and nurturing a landscape of friendship and freedom for all. This effort reflects the need to nourish society and enrich education through gardening and celebrating the earth.  

The Springfield, Illinois commemoration will take place at 2:00 pm on August 16, 2010 at the President Lincoln Home National Historic Site – 413 S. Eight Street, Springfield, IL 62701.

The public awareness campaign is the brainchild of honorary gardener, author, and businessman Marc Daniels, eldest grandson of the inventor of the Ross Root Feeder®, an irrigation tool for the hobby gardener. Mr. Daniels will be officiating at the Springfield ceremony and will relate his vision for the country's future: the collaboration of green industry, governmental and educational resources to ensure universal public school access to gardening education.  

He will advocate that our elected officials, up to and including the President, take a lesson from the children by coordinating visits through the Springfield office of the National Park Service. Daniels maintains that there is no higher honor for government leaders and those running for office than to pluck out a "weed of hate" on the grounds where Abraham Lincoln's roots ran deepest.

Mr. Daniels also envisions that the Lincoln Home National Historic site would effectively become a 21st Century Camp David. There, before making peace, leaders and diplomats of conflicted countries would roll up their sleeves and mutually extract a symbolic obstacle to peace in the form of a "hated" weed.

In the words of both proclamations "Through this campaign, it is hoped that all children can begin to  touch upon the kind of inner ecology of the spirit that Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King each experienced as they nurtured the nation."

About Marc Daniels

Marc Daniels is an author, businessman and eldest grandson of the inventor of the Ross Root Feeder®. He has devoted the past five years of his life to researching and writing about the spiritual, cultural, and ecological roots of gardening. His new book, Heaven's Garden, is being released in Germany by Allegria Verlag, a unit of the Ullstein Group of Publishers.  Discussions are underway for a US publisher. Mr. Daniels is also a guest blogger for Neighborhood BugWatch(SM) www.neighborhoodbugwatch.com, a social networking lawn and garden community, where the text of his speech may be found.

For more information please contact Marc Daniels, Email: marc@eurosensations.com.

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Nothing But Nets and NBA Cares Travel to Senegal to Provide 20,000 Life-Saving Bed Nets

Senegal Native DeSagana Diop Helps the UN Foundation's Nothing But Nets Deliver Life-Saving Bed Nets in his Home Country.

It’s incredible to be part of such an important program that delivers life-saving bed nets directly to families to protect them from malaria.

Dakar, Senegal (Vocus) August 9, 2010

More than 20 NBA athletes, coaches, and Legends including Dikembe Mutombo, DeSagana Diop, Danillo Gallinari, and Hasheem Thabeet joined the movement to end malaria today in Senegal, West Africa. The group traveled with the United Nations Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign and NBA Cares to Rufisque, a village outside of the capital, Dakar, to help distribute 20,000 long-lasting, insecticide–treated nets to families in great need. In addition, the players and coaches met with community leaders and families to discuss the impact of malaria in Rufisque, particularly during the current rainy season, and the necessity of saving lives by preventing malaria through the nightly use of life-saving bed nets.

“Growing up in Senegal, I have seen firsthand the deadly effects of malaria, especially on children,” said DeSagana Diop, Center from the Charlotte Bobcats. “It’s incredible to be part of such an important program that delivers life-saving bed nets directly to families to protect them from malaria. We need to provide a bed net to everyone who needs one. I’m proud to be a spokesperson for Nothing But Nets, to join the movement to end malaria by 2015, and to help continue the effort here in Senegal."

As a founding partner in the Nothing But Nets campaign, NBA Cares has helped Nothing But Nets build a movement to raise more than $30 million to send over 3 million bed nets to families in Africa. Teams, players, and fans from the NBA, WNBA, and NBA Development League have supported Nothing But Nets through contributions, in-arena activations, and community-based events.

“One of the best defenses we have against malaria is the bed net which costs just $10 to deliver to a family in Africa,” said Adrianna Logalbo, Director of the UN Foundation’s Nothing But Nets. “We are grateful to NBA Cares for their ongoing commitment to raise awareness about malaria among families in Africa and America and for joining us to distribute life-saving bed nets here in Senegal.”

Nothing But Nets, a global, grassroots campaign to end malaria in Africa, has helped distribute more than 3 million long-lasting, insecticide-treated bed nets in 15 countries across Africa. With the help of NBA Cares, covering Senegal with bed nets will be a key step toward the global goal of ending malaria deaths by 2015 and achieving Millennium Development Goal 4 - reducing child mortality worldwide.

To view photos from the Senegal trip and to receive the latest news and stories of our star supporters, follow Nothing But Nets on Twitter @NothingButNets, and on Facebook – www.Facebook.com/NothingButNets. For more information, please visit www.NothingButNets.net.

BACKGROUND
100% of the 12 million people in Senegal face the deadly risk of malaria, which is responsible for 25% of the deaths in the country’s hospitals. Nothing But Nets, in partnership with NBA Cares and in coordination with the Ministry of Health and U.S. Agency for International Development, plans to deliver 20,000 long-lasting, insecticide-treated bed nets to protect families in Senegal from malaria.

Every 30 seconds, a child dies in Africa from malaria - which is easily prevented through the use of an insecticide-treated bed net. The nets create a protective barrier against mosquitoes at night, when the vast majority of malaria transmissions occur, and are the most cost-effective method of preventing the spread of the disease. One bed net can protect a family of four, and lasts up to five years. A net costs just $10 to purchase, deliver, and educate the recipient on its proper use.

About Nothing But Nets
Nothing But Nets is a global, grassroots campaign to save lives by preventing malaria, a leading killer of children in Africa. Inspired by sports columnist Rick Reilly, hundreds of thousands of people have joined the campaign that was created by the United Nations Foundation in 2006. Founding campaign partners include the National Basketball Association’s NBA Cares, The people of The United Methodist Church, and Sports Illustrated. It only costs $10 to provide an insecticide-treated bed net that can prevent this deadly disease. Visit www.NothingButNets.net to send a net and save a life.

About NBA Cares
NBA Cares is the league's social responsibility initiative that builds on the NBA's long tradition of addressing important social issues in the United States and around the world. Through this umbrella program, the NBA, its teams and players have donated more than $115 million to charity, provided more than one million hours of hands-on service to communities around the world, and created more than 440 places where kids and families can live, learn or play. NBA Cares works with internationally recognized youth-serving programs that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes, including: KaBOOM!, Special Olympics, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, UNICEF, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis.

About the United Nations Foundation
The United Nations Foundation was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $1 billion gift to support UN causes and activities. We build and implement public/private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and work to broaden support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. Through our campaigns and partnerships, we connect people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems. The campaigns we conduct reduce child mortality, empower women and girls, create a new energy future, secure peace and human rights, and promote technology innovation to improve health outcomes. These solutions are helping the UN advance the eight global targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). For more information, visit www.unfoundation.org.

Urban Passenger Vehicle Honored for its Affordability, Versatility, Reliability and Fun

- Funky hatchback is an eye-catching way to roll for students headed back to school

- Soul's value driven packaging makes it an attractive ride for students

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 9/PRNewswire/ -- The 2010 Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle was recently named to the "2010 Top 10 Back-to-School Cars" list for the second year in a row by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, a leading provider of new car and used car information.  The highly personalizable vehicle was praised for its modern styling,generous interior space and long-list of modern technology features.

"With its unique styling and personalization options and outstanding safety and reliability ratings, the Soul appeals to both younger buyers and their parents," said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing & communications, KMA.  "The award-winning five-door urban passenger vehicle, along with the 2011 Sorento and Sportage, reflects Kia Motors' design-led transformation and continues to attract new buyers to Kia showrooms."

Compiled by editors at Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, all vehicles selected offer reliability, safety,affordability, practicality as well as the latest and greatest safety and technology advancements.  Editors considered all new cars with a New Car Blue Book Value less than $18,000 and all used cars 2005 model year and newer with a Kelley Blue Book Suggested Retail Value of less than $12,000.  

A 2010 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Soul has a trophy case full of awards and accolades, including:"Best Family Cars for 2010" by Edmunds.com and Parents Magazine, "Best Hatchback of 2010" by Cars.com, "2010 Top Cars for Families" by Motherproof.com, and 2010 "Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000" from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com.  Soul is available in four trims – Soul, Soul+, Soul! (exclaim) and Soul sport.  Pricing for the versatile five-door begins under $14,000(1).

Soul stands out from the crowd with modern, unique styling aimed toward the young and young-at-heart and offers a distinctive combination of style,value and personalization options.  An available Audio Upgrade Package includes speaker lights that can pulse to the beat of the music or add mood lighting to the interior cabin, enhancing the overall personal lounge feeling.  The Soul+ offers funky black cloth seats with "glowing" Soul logo inserts while the Soul! trim comes with a distinctive sand-black interior with hounds tooth-patterned inserts, and the Soul sport presents a bold red-black interior trim with red-trimmed cloth seats and metal-finish interior accents.

Kia Motors America in 2010

Kia Motors is in the midst of a dramatic, design-led transformation, which has been delivering dynamically styled vehicles in several important segments at exactly the right time, contributing to the brand's continued gains in U.S. market share.  With three new vehicle introductions and several other key initiatives planned for 2010, Kia is poised to continue its momentum and build the brand through design innovation, quality, value, safety features and with new technology such as UVO powered by Microsoft®(2), an advanced hands-free in-car communication and entertainment system (expected to be available in select Kia models in the U.S. later this year).  

For more information about the 2010 Top 10 Back-to-School Cars list by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com please visit http://kbb.us/back2school2010.

About Kia Motors America

Kia Motors America (KMA) is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 700 dealers throughout the United States.For 2009, KMA recorded its 15th consecutive year of increased U.S.market share. Kia Motors subscribes to a philosophy of building high value, high quality, safe and dynamic vehicles. Kia Motors prides itself on producing vehicles that are exciting and enabling and evoke the Kia tagline "The Power to Surprise."

Kia Motors America is the "Official Automotive Partner of the NBA."Information about Kia Motors America and its full vehicle line-up is available at its Web site – www.kia.com. For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. 

(1)Starting MSRP for base Soul excludes $695 destination and handling fee, and title, taxes, license, options and dealer charges. Actual prices set by dealer and may vary.

(2)Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Kia Motors America

BLACK ENTERPRISE Magazine 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition on Newsstands Now

NEXT 40 Gala to cap the Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge with a Celebration of Black Business Success This Labor Day Weekend

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- BLACK ENTERPRISE, the nation's premier business and wealth building resource for African Americans today announced elements that will form the brand's 40th anniversary celebration. Starting with the August 40th Anniversary collector's edition of Black Enterprise magazine, BLACK ENTERPRISE will roll out a series of editorial features, live events, new products, and promotions that will showcase the excitement behind and relevance of the brand that has become the singular voice of black business success.  

Highlights of the BLACK ENTERPRISE 40th Anniversary include:

• Black Enterprise magazine's 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition: In "Titans," our editors reveal the 40 most influential people in business, iconic entrepreneurs and executives who built the present-day business environment. The feature "40 Next" places a spotlight on up-and-comers 35 and under who are sure to define our future. Plus, our Moneywise, Shopsmart, Enterprise, Techwatch, Workplace, Diversity Watch, Motivation and Lifestyle editors share their insights on our renewed mission to ensure success in each area of life.
• The Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge plays host to the official celebration Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-6, at the La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, CA. This highly anticipated event brings together the nation's top African American business leaders for an exclusive weekend of friendly competition and spectacular entertainment.  On Sunday, Sept. 5, the NEXT 40 Gala caps off the 40th Anniversary festivities with a celebration of black business.
• BLACK ENTERPRISE announces its magazine app designed exclusively for the iPad. Coming soon, this all-new interactive experience will feature our exclusive Wealth for Life content, in-depth articles, unique streaming video, customized content, slide shows, and much more in an exciting, cutting edge format—all at the tap of a finger.
• Black Enterprise Business Report returns to national syndication in October with new host Caroline Clarke. An award-winning journalist, business expert and working mother, Clarke's distinctive interview style cuts to the heart, whether her subjects be successful African American power players, business executives or up-and-coming achievers. She reveals who they are, how they overcame adversity, and their unique path to success inspiring viewers to pursue their own achievement. Plus, the show continues to deliver top-notch investment tips, career guidance, personal finance advice, and lifestyle information from the powerhouse BLACK ENTERPRISE editorial team.

To learn more about BLACK ENTERPRISE's 40th Anniversary, pick up the publication's August issue on newsstands now and log on to www.blackenterprise.com for breaking news, more announcements, and updates on our can't miss celebration.

BLACK ENTERPRISE, your ultimate source to build Wealth for Life, is the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans. Since 1970, BE has provided essential business information and advice to professionals, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and decision makers. Every month, BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine provides 4 million readers with information on entrepreneurship, careers, and financial management. A multimedia company, BE also produces television programming, business and lifestyle events, Web content, and digital media .BLACK ENTERPRISE is the definitive source of information for and about African American business leaders, personal finance, careers and small business.  Visit  www.blackenterprise.com for more information.

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