Walk of Fame Planned For Atlanta

BLACK AMERICAN MUSIC ASSOCIATION (BAM) AND GEORGIA ENTERTAINMENT CAUCUS (GEC) ANNOUNCE THE FORMATION OF THE
BLACK MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT WALK OF FAME

Today the Black American Music Association (BAM) and the Georgia Entertainment Caucus (GEC) announced the formation of the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (WOF). The momentous event featured remarks from BAM Founders, Michael T Mauldin and Demmette Guidry, and GEC Founders Georgia State Representative Erica Thomas and Catherine Brewton. Also in attendance, was renowned artist, D.L.
Warfield, who is creating the official WOF emblem that will be embedded in the sidewalk representing each inductee. The emblem is being created in collaboration with sculptor and historian Ed Dwight. Located in the
historic downtown Atlanta area, the WOF will reside on the sidewalks of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and Northside Drive, 1 AMB Drive, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. The event is being hosted by the Mercedes Benz Stadium.

Known as the “Capital of the South,” Atlanta has long been the mecca of Black music and entertainment and the WOF will be a key addition to showcase the industry’s greatest contributors. With both a national and
international appeal, the WOF will honor the pioneers and organizations that have impacted Black culture an community alongside those who continue to lead us into the future. The official inaugural gala scheduled for January 2021 over M.L.K., Jr. weekend.

BLACK AMERICAN MUSIC ASSOCIATION (BAM) AND
GEORGIA ENTERTAINMENT CAUCUS (GEC)
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“As a proud Black man in America, who has been a part of the professional entertainment community for 45 years, I’m elated to have the opportunity to help usher into Atlanta, Georgia, this historic and innovative international Walk of Fame,” shared Mauldin. “Represented as the “Eternal Crown Jewel of Black Culture,” there could be no better location in the world than M.L.K., Jr. Drive to profile the heritage, legacy and future of our global Black music and entertainment culture.”

“Black American Music, as an art form, is the driver of Black culture, which drives popular culture worldwide. So, it is fitting that we honor those who are the ‘bedrock’ of culture,” stated Guidry. The Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame will be a permanent monument to achievement in Black excellence. We are designing the Walk of Fame in hopes that it will become a popular tourist destination, illuminating our rich cultural heritage.”

“I am ecstatic to be a founding member of the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame. This initiative makes me so proud, with everything going on in the world African Americans need some positivity and hope  and the Walk of Fame will bring just that,” shared Georgia State Representative, District 39, Erica Thomas. “This symbolic gesture proves that we as a community have come a long way and although we have many miles to go this effort shows an overall sense of respect for the individuals of color that helped pave the way for our entertainment
professionals.”

“I’m extremely proud to be a part of this initiative to create the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame,” commented Catherine Brewton. “Not only does Georgia have deep roots in black music and entertainment, but
Atlanta continues to be the center of black excellence. This walk of fame will symbolize, memorialize, and celebrate many of our black creatives and entertainers who have made significant impacts both here and around
the world.”

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