Released on = August 6, 2006, 12:57 pm

Press Release Author = S&S Associates

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = BET \"RAP CITY\" Host Does Special Meet-And-Greet With Hal
Jackson's Talented Teens Winner




Press Release Body = NEW YORK...As the 36th Annual Hal Jackson\'s Talented Teens
International Scholarship Program took place, last year\'s winner Esonica Viera was
about to have another dream come true. Her year as the reigning talented teen had
been like a fantasy come to life but as she was ready to hand over her crown to this
year\'s winner, another dream was about to become a reality. She was going to meet
her favorite TV personality--Mad Linx, host of the popular BET show \"Rap City.\" The
two had a meet-and-greet at the events after party at the Roosevelt Hotel on July
28.

The after party was hosted by famed journalist Cynthia Horner, longtime editor of
Right On! magazine. Ms. Horner, who is now with Word Up magazine, is also a board
member for the annual event. \"I\'ve heard about Hal Jackson\'s Talented Teens nearly
all my life, so when I was asked to come meet the winner from last year I was
honored,\" says Mad Linx, a native of Queens, New York. \"The program offers
much-needed scholarships to teens that might otherwise go unnoticed. And I wanted to
wish Esonica Viera all the best in her bright future.\"

Hal Jackson\'s Talented Teens International (HJTTI) Scholarship Competition is a
non-profit tax-exempt organization, under the auspices of the Youth Development
Foundations, Inc. It was created to promote diversity and intercultural relations
and presents innovative training and musical programs with educational and travel
opportunities. HJTTI awards scholarships to young ladies 13 to 17 years of age to
assist with their college education. The program is open to all ethnic groups with
an emphasis on diversity and intercultural awareness to foster and develop their
artistic talents. HJTTI assists in building self-esteem and self-confidence through
encouragement and exposure to different aspects of the performing arts.

To find out more about HJTTI, visit
http://www.talentedteens.org/mission_statement.htm .

Mad Linx\'s \"Rap City\" can be seen daily on BET. For information about Mad Linx,
visit www.MadLinx.com .

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