E-mail a friendJanuary 18, 2006
Former New Orleans mayor, now National Urban League president, Marc Morial critiques the impact of controversial remarks made by the current mayor. Singer-songwriter Anthony Hamilton says he wants to make people slow down.
Marc Morial
Marc Morial
Before taking the helm of the National Urban League in '03, Marc Morial served two terms as one of the youngest mayors in New Orleans history. While mayor, he was head of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and developed a national urban policy. He also served in the Louisiana State Senate, where he was recognized as Conservationist Senator of the Year, Education Senator of the Year and Legislative Rookie of the Year. When not in public service, Morial practiced law and was involved in many high profile cases.
Anthony Hamilton
Anthony Hamilton
The emotional grittiness on display in singer-songwriter Anthony Hamilton's '03 release, 'Comin' From Where I'm From,' drew comparisons to the likes of Bill Withers and Bobby Womack. Born and raised in Charlotte, NC, Hamilton started singing at age 10 in his church choir. After moving to NYC and spending a decade paying his dues, he got his break singing on a hit single on Nappy Roots' debut album. A Grammy luncheon gig in '03 led to his current label success. 'Ain't Nobody Worryin'" is Hamilton's new CD.