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Ruth J. Morrison

Radio Legend Hal Jackson Celebrated at Community Event

What's The 411 captured The Positive Community Magazine's festive celebration saluting, Hal Jackson, the legendary 97-year-old radio pioneer.

The video features an interview with Mr. Jackson against the backdrop of booming music; as well as those extolling Mr. Jackson's great contributions to our community.

Mr. Jackson, the founder of the Talented Teens program, explained that throughout his life, he received great joy in helping those who wished to put their dreams into action.

The event organized by Adrian Council, The Positive Community Magazine Founder and Publisher; and Stacie N.C. Grant, Empowerment Specialist & Event Strategist; was held at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, which is led by Reverend Dr. Johnny Ray Youngblood.

Featuring the sounds of WBLS-FM Radio DJ, Dr. Bob Lee, the dance party was practically nonstop especially when Soul Line Dance Guru Kenny J and his crew took to floor.

PRODUCER'S NOTE: Harold Baron "Hal" Jackson, the legendary radio broadcaster passed away on May 23, 2012.

Snoop Dogg, Naughty By Nature Backstage at Soul Train Awards [VIDEO]

Snoop Dogg and Naughty By Nature give sentimental comments at the Soul Train Awards

What's The 411's west coast correspondent Wanda Formey is backstage at the Soul Train Awards when Snoop Dogg tells the media why his Soul Train award is the most meaningful of all of the awards he has received to date. Snoop also explained what inspired him to become a rapper and his love for Tupac.

Naughty By Nature praised Queen Latifah for her generosity and Treach impressed upon the media to start paying attention to the lyrics.

Circa 1995.

SWV - Hot 97 Charity Basketball Game

The crowd at the SWV - Hot 97 Charity Basketball Game to Benefit Sickle Cell Anemia are really clear about who's going to win

What's The 411 co-host Amelia Moore is at the SWV – Hot 97 Charity Basketball Game to Benefit Sickle Cell Anemia.

The charity event took place at Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY.

Amelia talks to the referees, the fans and to the ladies of SWV.

These ladies really understand the music business and if you are interested in a career in the music business, heed their advice.

Monie Love's daughter also makes an appearance. Circa 1994.

Jermaine Dupri Responds to Lawsuit Commenced by SunTrust Bank

Dupri Issues Answer and Counterclaim in Lawsuit Commenced by SunTrust Bank

Producer, writer, entrepreneur Jermaine Dupri has filed his Answer and Counterclaims in connection with the lawsuit commenced recently by SunTrust Bank, according to a press release issued by his publicist. The counterclaims allege that the bank breached its contract with him, converted his funds to their own use and fraudulently rewrote the terms of his loan without his knowledge among other claims. The bank's Complaint alleges that Dupri is indebted to it for approximately $1.9 Million dollars representing the outstanding balance on a larger loan made in 2009 for nearly $5 Million.

In Dupri's Answer and Counterclaims, he details his course of dealings with SunTrust and it's executives in connection with his loan and the modifications of that loan in 2010. Specifically, the original loan provided that SunTrust would allocate certain portions of the royalties which it was to receive from EMI Music Publishing in repayment of the loan to satisfy Dupri's Federal and State income taxes. SunTrust Bank did not make such payments which resulted in tax liabilities being assessed against Dupri.

The Counterclaim reveals that in order to cover up its mishandling of Dupri's funds, SunTrust Bank executives restructured the loan in December 2010, removing the provision requiring them to make the tax payments. In good faith, and relying upon the trust and established a relationship that had existed with SunTrust over many years, Dupri executed a new loan agreement and related documents which modified the original 2009 loan to his detriment. The loan was restructured from a variable to a fixed payment arrangement, with payments unilaterally determined by SunTrust which were not based on realistic projections of Dupri's income. Dupri states in his Counterclaim that he was not provided an opportunity to have his legal and financial representatives review the documents prior to signature and that when he left the SunTrust offices after signing the new agreements, he was not provided with a set of the closing papers.

In his Answer, Dupri clearly details how the misrepresentation and breach of duties by SunTrust resulted in a commercial loan which was not in default at the time of the December 2010 signing being converted to a loan with unachievable payment terms of which he was unaware. Due to the fact that the loan was restructured from a variable to a higher fixed payment arrangement, the loan went into default and SunTrust acted without attempting to resolve this matter and filed an action against him. As a result of SunTrust's actions, Dupri is currently addressing tax assessments levied by the IRS and Georgia Department of Revenue and is forced to challenge SunTrust's attempt to foreclose on and seize his assets.

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