During the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, LA over the holiday weekend – Verizon Wireless kept busy hosting several events celebrating life’s journeys ending with a celebration of your story.
In honor of Verizon’s “Celebrating Your Story: Powering Your Network” campaign Verizon Wireless held a media brunch at the legendary New Orleans restaurant, Dooky Chase. The campaign, launched earlier this year in and effort to celebrate black history month beyond February, spotlights seven influential African-American leaders, including the 3 Doctors, Pastor Marvin Sapp, actor Laz Alonso, trailblazers in sports Tia Norfleet and Malcolm Jenkins, Dr. Steve Perry & DJ Beverly Bond. Throughout the dinner, Laz Alonso shared his story on how he’s constantly building his life brick by brick from BET to becoming an acclaimed actor in ‘Avatar’ and details on his upcoming NBC show.
During an afternoon of empowering conversation, candid stories of strength, tenacity and the will to build, grow and continue on the road to success – both Laz Alonso & Marvin Sapp shared words of wisdom and memorable moments.
Guest media enjoyed intimate conversations with Laz Alonso, Marvin Sapp, Verizon executives and more over an authentic New Orleans buffet-style brunch consisting of Gumbo, Mac & Cheese, Fried Fish, Shrimp, Grits and more! The afternoon concluded with a surprise Verizon gift which included a Verizon Pantech Breakout 4G LTE smartphone. (Find out how you can win your very own Pantech Breakout 4G LTE below…)
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How would you like to win your very own Pantech Breakout 4G LTE smartphone (Valued at $359.99). It’s EASY!
Simply comment below and share your accomplishment or story that you’d like to celebrate and you’re entered to win. IT’S THAT EASY! We will select the best story on July 27th 2012.
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CONGRATULATIONS APRIL! YOU’RE THE WINNER OF THE #Celebr8UrStory With Verizon Wireless PRIZE PACK!
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