[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24329]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


 HAL JACKSON CONTINUES HIS CONTRIBUTION TO AFRICAN AMERICAN TEENAGERS 
                 THROUGH HIS TALENTED TEENS COMPETITION

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 14, 2007

  Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to introduce a report written 
in the New York CARIB News on July 24, 2007 entitled, ``Who Will Become 
the World's Top Teen?''
  This article highlights the accomplishment of Hal Jackson, the group 
chairman of Inner City Broadcast Holdings, Inc., who created the Hal 
Jackson's Talented Teens International Scholarship Competition, The 
scholarship competition is now in its 37th year of existence and has 
promoted hundreds of Black teenaged women to a greater awareness of 
their beauty and intelligence. The most recent competition was held on 
Saturday, July 28, at the Harlem State Aaron Davis Hall.
  I applaud Mr. Jackson for his contributions in providing the 
opportunity for young women of every color the chance to compete for 
scholarships to the college or university of their choice.

                 Who Will Become the World's Top Teen?

   Hal Jackson's Talented Teens International Scholarship Competition

       New York.--Long before reality TV competitions became a 
     part of American culture, Hal Jackson, group chairman of 
     Inner City Broadcast Holdings, Inc., created a unique 
     opportunity for young women of every color to compete for 
     scholarships to the college or university of their choice, 
     based on talent, personality and achievement and appearance.
       Now in its 37th year of existence, Hal Jackson's Talented 
     Teens International returns to New York, for its annual 
     competition, which will be held Saturday, July 28 at Harlem 
     Stage, Aaron Davis Hall, 135th and Convent Ave., New York 
     City.
       Approximately 40 young ladies, ages 13 to 17 will vie for 
     the coveted title of Miss Talented Teen International, 
     currently being held by Raquel Winchester, a 16-year-old 
     opera singer from Trinidad. Miss Winchester has spent the 
     past year representing her country by making a series of 
     personal appearances where she has displayed her exceptional 
     winning talent.
       Unlike other contests, Hal Jackson's Talented Teens 
     International features contestants who are role models in 
     their communities who have mastered public speaking ability 
     and skills which enhance their scholastic ability. Each 
     contestant will have two minutes to perform the talent of 
     their choice to judges who represent a myriad of fields. 
     During the week of July 21-28, 2007, the contestants will 
     tour New York City, visit Mayor Mike Bloomberg's office, and 
     have an opportunity to visit 1190 AM-WLlB, and 107.5 FM-WBLS 
     and the station for which Hal Jackson has broadcast his 
     Sunday Classics for well over 20 years.
       In addition to touring the sites and rehearsing production 
     numbers for the upcoming July 28th show, they will sample 
     some of New York's finest cuisine. One of the week's 
     highlights will be a dinner honoring individuals who have 
     supported Talented Teens International on Thursday, July 26th 
     at Tavern on the Green. During the dinner, special 
     recognition will be given to various professionals, including 
     musical legends Ashford and Simpson, who have donated their 
     services to Hal Jackson's Talented Teens International in the 
     past. For more information regarding Hal Jackson's Talented 
     Teens International, contact 212-592-0413.

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