Tom Joyner Family Reunion This Weekend in Orlando

THOUSANDS EXPECTED TO ‘PARTY WITH A PUROSE’ IN ORLANDO THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND FOR TENTH ANNUAL ALLSTATE TOM JOYNER FAMILY REUNION
August 31 – September 3 Gaylord Palms & Resort Hotel Orlando

Over 14,000 attended last year, for the popular destination event celebrates ‘Black Family’ and unforgettable fun with celebrity appearances, exclusive concerts, unique activities, seminars, theme parks, and more!

Bobby Brown expected to return for New Edition performance Saturday, September 1, 2012; Teen sensations Diggy Simmons, OMG Girlz, part of Scream Tour Next Generation, Part 2 expected to draw large crowds.

Dallas, TX - - Thousands of families from all over the country will come together in Orlando this Labor Day weekend Aug. 30 – Sept. 3 for the 2012 Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion®. Legendary radio veteran Tom Joyner, along with Allstate Insurance Company, will celebrate ten unforgettable years of family fun with show-stopping concerts, access to thrilling theme parks, informative seminars and numerous activities created for guests of all ages. Radio station Star 94.5 in Orlando, the local affiliate for the Tom Joyner Morning Show, hosts the out-of-town guests as well as a strong contingent from central Florida.

Joyner acknowledged the following, “The Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion is the ultimate celebration of black family. Our activities are non-stop and creates endless opportunities for the attendees and families to share a lifetime of memories.”

Established in 2003 as the family “party with a purpose,” this budget-friendly event provides the ultimate Tom Joyner experience for the popular personality’s more than eight million weekly listeners. For the 6th consecutive year, Allstate continues its commitment and support of Joyner by serving as the event’s title sponsor. Throughout the weekend, Allstate will showcase their dedication in providing African American families with a fun, affordable vacation by sponsoring the event’s Opening Night Reception, Sunday morning celebrity meet and greet, expo job/career fair, and trip give away to next year’s Family Reunion event. Other 2012 Family Reunion event sponsors include Alzheimer’s Association, Cracker Barrel, Kissimmee, FL, Visit Orlando, Susan G. Komen, United Healthcare, Centric, TBS’ For Better or Worse, Cartoon Network, Fox’s Won’t Back Down and NBC’s Guys with Kids.

From exciting live performances to informative, empowering seminars, no other event in the country matches the Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion in value and exclusive entertainment...and this year will be no different! Featuring the biggest and best old school and new school performances, this year’s nightly concerts open on Friday evening with smooth singing sensation Kem. On Saturday, all six members of New Edition and Angie Stone will take over the main stage for the adults, while the teens have their own fun with the next generation of the Scream Tour featuring Diggy Simmons, the OMG Girlz, Jacob Latimore, Jawan Harris, TK-N-Ca$H, YMCMB’s Torion, Jungle Boogie, Collizion Crew and Hi-Rize. On Sunday morning, guests will be able to give thanks by attending the always powerful Gospel Explosion featuring Tye Tribbett and host Dr. Bobby Jones

In addition to the unforgettable LIVE concerts, the event that boasts “something for everyone” will also showcase inspirational forums, late night comedy shows hosted by Tom Joyner Morning Show crew members J. Anthony Brown and Huggy Lowdown and engaging seminars led by celebrity guest speakers Sharon and Billy Blanks Jr., Duane Martin and Tisha Campbell-Martin, Royce Reed, Rev. Omarosa Manigault and Wendy Raquel Robinson.

The always enjoyable, FREE and open to the public event expo will also host dozens of vendors, interactive exhibits, demos, and exclusive celebrity autograph signings. This year’s expo will feature musical performances by Kenny Lattimore and Lenny Williams and a vow renewal ceremony for more than 45 guests wanting to recommit and showcase their love.

For the 10th year, the Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion will be held at the newly remodeled Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center. Families that live in the central Florida area can be a part of this year’s festivities by purchasing individual ticket sales for all daily concerts (Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday morning), which are still available and on sale now. Tickets can be purchased on www.blackamericaweb.com. Florida guests are also welcome to attend the free event expo to experience all of live performances, demos and more.

For more information about the 2012 Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion, go to www.BlackAmericaWeb.com or call 407-2498-9191.

Concert Tickets can be purchased at BlackAmericaweb.com or on site at the box office https://tix.extremetix.com/Online/?siteID=2805&cartID=d8cff187-7ab9-4621-9f07-3226ee05dc51