Comedian And TV Host Jonathan Slocumb Partners With Chicago Skin Care Company Solo Noir To Empower Young Black Men.

March 08,2013

Comedian/TV host Jonathan Slocumb partners with skin care company Solo Noir to empower young black men.

Comedian And TV Host Jonathan Slocumb Partners With Chicago Skin Care Company Solo Noir To Empower Young Black Men.

Chicago, Illinois, March 8, 2013 - The city of Chicago has become synonymous with epic bouts of senseless violent deaths with its youth especially Black-on-Black and gang related crimes. Even President Barack Obama said during a speech last month at an anti-firearms rally in Chicago, "Last year, there were 443 murders with a firearm on the streets of this city, and 65 of those victims were 18 and under. So that's the equivalent of Newtown every four months". Actor/comedian/TV host Jonathan Slocumb is putting his name and resources to change the mindset of young Black men and boys around the country. The Los Angeles resident recently inked an endorsement deal to become the first national spokesman for Chicago-based company Solo Noir, which makes a complete line of grooming products for men of color featuring 100% organic 2-in-1 grooming products. As a part of his deal with Solo Noir he will be partnering with them to make visits to high schools, HBCUs, other colleges and community centers around the country. He will speak to young Black men about the importance of taking pride in how they physically present themselves, i.e. dressing for success, keeping their hands, face and skin well groomed and maintaining positive body language and a positive mindset. Slocumb is a firm believer that if you change the way a man dresses and thinks you will eventually change how he acts.

"My goal is to empower these young men to take pride in how they dress and to embrace taking care of their skin as a normal part of their daily grooming habits just like brushing their teeth. The first thing potential employers or women see when you meet them is your skin, teeth, hands and not just the clothes you wear" says Slocumb who attended a Historically Black College - Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama. Like Slocumb, the CEO of Solo Noir, Andrea Polk, also attended a HBCU and received both her undergraduate and post-graduate degrees from Tennessee State University. Slocumb will be in Chicago for a photo shoot for Solo Noir as well as to make several appearances around the city from March 21st to March 24th. While in Chicago the Atlanta native will also be headlining comedy shows at the legendary Laugh Factory on Friday, March 22nd at 8:00pm and 10:00pm and Saturday, March 23rd at 8:00pm. Tickets are available at 1-773-327-3175 or at www.LaughFactory.com. He is also hosting a benefit gala for UNCF North Alabama chapter on Thursday, March 28th in Hunstville, Alabama for Oakwood University which features a performance by Chicago native and lovely songstress Lalah Hathaway. Tickets are available at 1-256-726-7586. Slocumb currently hosts the TV series "Groundbreaking Comedy" on Tuesday nights at 8:00pm EST on Magic Johnson's new ASPiRE TV network. To keep up with his other up coming events and news follow him on Twitter at @JokeumSlocumb Follow Solo Noir on Twitter at @SoloNoirforMen and visit their website at www.SoloNoir.com which would make a great Father's Day gift.

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