ATLANTA UP CLOSE – 9/13/14

The Daily Meal Staff|Sept. 12, 2014 8:58 pm EST

This weekend on "Atlanta Up Close" with me as your host, Erica Walker...

A recap of the "Cultural Experience Project" celebration that took place on Wednesday at the Rialto Center for the Arts, observing 10 years of affording Atlanta High School students the opportunity to experience the city's premier art and cultural venues. Witnessing Giwayen Mata's performance almost brought me to tears as the hundreds of teenagers in attendance watched with undivided attention and passionately participated in the singalongs! I had an opportunity to catch up with Camille Russell Love — the Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs — who hopes other cities are inspired to create similar programs in their districts. Newly appointed APS Superintendent, Dr. Meria Carstarphen, was also in attendance to congratulate the Cultural Experience Project on their ten-year milestone, as was Atlanta City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell, who wholeheartedly believes hands on experience outside of the classroom sets our youth (and our community) up for success! You can learn more about the "Cultural Experience Project" at www.OCAatlanta.com.

During this weekend's show, you'll also hear from Coleman Wilson, the Chairman of the "Dr. Henry Holloway, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament" put on by the Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Their annual golf outing is the main source for scholarships given to deserving Medical Students across the Atlanta metro through their non-profit foundation "Project Uplift!" It will take place on Friday, September 19th at the Cherokee Run Golf Club. Learn more at www.Omega-KAA.com.

Returning for her second appearance on "Atlanta Up Close" is life coach Aretha Cleveland who's continuing her campaign to raise funds for families with children suffering from Sickle-cell disease. Her organization,Winning The Battles In Your Mind, Inc., is hosting theWinning The Battles In Your Mind 5K Walk/Run forSickle Cell Disease Awareness on Saturday, September 20th. For more info, please visit www.WinningBattlesInYourMind.org.

Please tune in to become familiar with some awesome movements taking place throughout our community.#GoodNews DOES exist!!! ...and I'm proud to have the duty of presenting it to you... Saturdays @ 7:00 am on News/Talk 1380 WAOK-AM, Sundays @ 5:00 am on V-103 The People's Station, and again at noon on Sundays on 1380 WAOK The Voice of the Community.

Thanks, in advance, for your support!!

Erica