Emerald Entertainment Awarded 100 Black Men Contractto Produce Annual Fund Raising Event.

NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--November 2, 1999--

Honoring General Colin Powell, The Tuskegee Airmen and

R. Suzan Johnson Cook

Emerald Entertainment, an international event producer, consultant and marketing strategy firm, today announced that the Company has been

awarded by 100 Black Men Inc., the contract to produce their annual fundraising gala. The gala will honor retired General Colin Powell, The Tuskegee Airmen and Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook. The event will take place on Thursday, November 4th at 7:00pm at the New York Hilton Hotel and Towers.

Emerald Entertainment, with a track record of over ten years of event planning, production and consulting, possesses a client roster beyond reproach. They include, but are not limited to: Caribbean and South American destinations such as Barbados, St. Lucia, Trinidad, Brazil - concerts featuring Janet Jackson, Al Jarreau, Dave Koz, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin and Eric Benet.

The Company has also planned and produced special events for the NBA Players Association, The NFL Superbowl Committee, The Association of Caribbean Doctors, AT&T, EJ Gallo, Heineken, Goya Foods and Western Union.

Karen Joyner, President of Emerald, commented, "It is with great pride and enthusiasm that we host this event on behalf of 100 Black Men. Certainly the recipients are individuals of great honor and accomplishment."

For more information concerning Emerald Entertainment, please contact DeMonte Associates at 212-473-3700.