Nashville Woman LaunchesMarathon and Global Diversity Awareness Program To Improve Race Relations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) December 3, 2007 -- “THE DIVERSITY RACE™” ANNOUNCES A MARATHON
AND A GLOBAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE SOCIETY ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION; ALSO TO LEARN HOW TO EASE RACIAL, CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS, TENSIONS IN AMERICA AND ABROAD

The Diversity Race Marathon is scheduled for October 11th, 2008 in Atlanta, GA.; The Campaign Elicits Support from Celebrities, Corporate America and from the Community To Build A Massive Campaign Effort In The US and Abroad; CEO suggests that diversity, in all its shades (class, racial, religious, cultural, age, disability, gender), should be celebrated or at the very least understood

Nashville, TN and Washington, DC (October 1, 2007) – It was announced today that “The Diversity Race™”, The Marathon and the Launch of “The Diversity Race™”, the campaign, which are both designed to raise awareness and ignite conversation about the importance of diversity and inclusion of various cultures in America and abroad. The initiatives were born to serve as the vehicle for a movement that provokes positive change in the way that diversity is perceived and embraced in popular culture and as a whole.

Aside from its clever play on words, “The Diversity Race To Improve Race Relations™” or “The Diversity Race™” was derived from the passion of the company’s founder, Berenice Mabrey-Ojo of Nashville, Tennessee. She had a burning desire to help drive the human race closer together. She truly believes that 70% of our problems can be addressed or solved with the right balance of sensitivity, acceptance, love, education, and effort. “The idea and concept was a very spiritual revelation when it was conceived. I’ve always been very passionate about diversity and acceptance and I’ve always admired marathon runners and their ability to come together and race tirelessly toward a common goal, literally! Almost a year ago, the two (2) passions that always ran parallel in my mind suddenly collided and I sat up immediately and grabbed my laptop and reserved the domain names and the rest is history. Runners truly represent the spectrum of diversity and I love that! I will also train to run in “The Diversity Race™”, said the 42 year old Business Owner (Precise Management Company), Celebrity Marketing and Fundraising Executive.

The Executive and Operations Committee is a very strong group of leaders with expertise in the marketing industry, activism, healthcare, and rich media design. Activist and former Marathon runner, and Nutritionist, Dick Gregory serves as an advisor and mentor to Berenice Mabrey-Ojo, Dr. Saheed Ojo-oniyun, President of Health Radar a healthcare training company that provides healthcare
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Mentoring, coaching, education and training on men’s health issues and “Raising Diverse Docs™”, - a campaign and mentoring program to help increase the number of Black, Latino, Asian American and Native-American physicians in the U.S. - is the Vice President of Health and Human Services (also the spouse of Berenice Mabrey-Ojo). Julie Shiver is a Marketing Guru in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry and brings over 20 years of marketing and sales expertise to the team and serves as Vice President of Marketing. Monroe Johnson is the Vice President of Rich Media Design and Doctor Patrick Okolo, III MD, MPH, Chief of Endoscopy, Division of Gastroenterology at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland is an avid marathon runner and serves as the Chief Fitness Consultant for “The Diversity Race™”.

“The Diversity Race ™”, the campaign is a celebration of the individual and collective strength that all people possess. It will cause us to take a step back and see each other for our unique worth, and encourages us to re-define and promote a standard for acceptance, tolerance, love and action, that will be instilled in this generation and generations to come.

“The Campaign will consist of an annual Marathon and a series of fun and energetic events, workshops, seminars, PSA’s and resources that keep the importance of diversity at the forefront of our minds! Outreach is scheduled to take place at conferences and galas as well as in homes, libraries, community centers, schools and churches to share their perspectives on the issues that are important to all of us,” said Julie Wilson-Shiver, VP of Marketing and Communications.

About Precise Management Company

Precise Management Company has worked with celebrities, (Russell Simmon’s Music Group’s Black Buddafly, Legendary International Smooth Jazz Vocalist Maysa, 5 time Grammy winner, Michael McDonald, Former NFL Pro Football Player Eddie George), Non-profit organizations (Child Care Alliance Kid’s Klub a 1 million dollar venture in Nashville, TN to aid “At Risk” families, The Eubie Blake Jazz Institute and Cultural Arts Center, The March Of Dimes, Preemie Care etc.), Karen Taylor Bass, Professional Empowerment Coach and CEO of Taylormade Media and events (The Lincoln Lounge Sponsored Underground Divas Tour, Baltimore Fashion Week, Sponsored by Jeep and many others) around the nation on management and marketing projects and will transport this expertise to execute a fun and safe race. For more information on Precise Management Company.

Visit www.precisemanagementcompany.com

About The Diversity Race Inc.
The Diversity Race To Improve Race Relations Marathon and Campaign is to raise awareness about race relations in America ; to significantly ease diversity related tensions, i.e., race, gender, age, religion, colorism and socio-economical) and identify platforms, including galas, conferences, lectures, workshops, seminars, PSA’s entertainment, and more ! These events will lead up to the main event, The Diversity Race October 11th, 2008 in Atlanta, GA.!

Additional information www.thediversityrace.com.
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For more information, contact Iisha M. Burke 301-490-4681.

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