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Article: 47th and King Dr. sculptor to receive '07 Trumpet Award in Las Vegas
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- Chicago Defender
- Article date:
- September 22, 2006
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Trumpet Tributes - Ed Dwight, the award-winning sculptor personally chosen by Aid. Dorothy Tillman (3rd) to created the bronze statues that sit on the four corers of 47th and King Dr., in the heart of the Bronzeville community, joins the likes of Michael Jordan, Toni Braxton, Dionne Warwick. Donnie McClurkin, CeCe Winans, Hill Harper. Clint Eastwood and other legends to receive coveted Trumpet Award.
The 15th annual black-tie ceremony on Jan. 22 at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas is sponsored by the Trumpet Awards Foundation, headed by Xernona clayton Brady, founder, creator and executive producer. It salutes the achievements of African Americans and those who have shown consistent support ...