a BMI >85th percentile, an after-school program was created. The students met twice a week for 90-minute sessions of fun physical activities, proper nutritional information, as well as small group sessions with pediatric psychiatry residents focusing on good choices and proper motivations in life. Universal school interventions were also instituted in an attempt to reach the entire school population. Initial findings after the first year of the program indicated a slowing in the average rate of weight gain by the targeted population. While the results, compared to accessible data in a school population with similar demographics, did not reach statistical significance, the trends were in the desired direction. A statistically significant difference (p=0.027) was observed in mean BMI percentile for the universal school population versus the comparison school.The 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards were held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Cobb …

The 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards were held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta. The prestigious annual event celebrating African-American achievements and contributions will air exclusively on Bounce on Sunday, February 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET.

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The evening’s festivities were hosted byactors Larenz Tate and Erica Ash as celebrities, notable and esteemed guests from far and wide gathered to honor the outstanding accomplishments of African Americans and those who have succeeded against great odds and inspired success in others.

Memorable moments and highlights of the event included:

A rousingmusical tribute to So So Def Recordings Founder and honoree Jermaine Dupri which included performances by Anthony Hamilton, Bow Wow,