Clik Elite 25

On Saturday, November 25, 2006, Dwight Powell and Clik magazine will be honoring 25 individuals that have paved the way for the enhancement of the Black same-gender loving community through their everyday lives, talents, causes, and campaigns.

This celebration will be taking place here in Atlanta at the Fabulous Fox Theater. Nominations can be submitted via CLIK’s website up until October 31st. There are ten categories:

(1) Television — Actors, producers, directors, writers, etc.

(2) Performance Art — Dance, theatre, male/female illusionists, etc.

(3) Music — Singers, songwriters, composers, producers, etc.

(4) Film — Actors, producers, directors, writers, etc.

(5) Visual Arts — Photographers, painters, sculptors, designers, etc.

(6) Books — Fiction & non-fiction authors, etc.

(7) Media — Publishers, editors, journalists, reporters, etc.

(8) Community Service — Agency directors, HIV/AIDS CBOs, etc.

(9) Business — Outstanding businesses, promoters, promotions groups etc.

(10) Politics — Activists, politicians, etc.

“Gays and lesbians prove to the rest of the world that they are significant contributors to all of society and their accomplishments deserve recognition,” said CLIK publisher Dwight Powell. “This has been a long time in the making and we are looking forward to celebrating each other and recognizing those whose achievements would have been otherwise overlooked.”