Sunday, February 28, 2016

Black History Month Flashback Celebrating 1LOVE...One❤️




I hope you enjoyed your BLACK HISTORY MONTH. 

TIA NORFLEET was honored for The GREATEST Fan 60 second celebrity segment on ESPN's Jaguar Journal Sports Radio talk show during BLACK HISTORY MONTH.  Tia is the 1st African Woman licensed to be a NASCAR driver. 

Thank you VERIZON for bringing Tia Norfleet to radio row at Essence Festival


Kingi Knox connects the coolest FANS to the hottest celebrities
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Come to Essence Festival
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and

Come play at Harrah's New Orleans Casino
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Saturday, February 27, 2016

Black History Month Flashback Celebrating 1LOVE...One❤️

During BLACK HISTORY month The GREATEST Fan salutes Super Bowl Champions Mike Tomlin and Doug Williams.

DOUG WILLIAMS made history being the 1st African American quarterback and Super Bowl MVP leading the Washington Redskins to a 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII. Doug Williams also made history as he returned to coach football at Grambling State University in February 2011. He lead his team to State Farm Bayou Classic and SWAC championship victories, while opening doors for the G-Men football players as well as coaching his son, Doug Williams, Jr., teaching them the game of football as well as the game of life.


MIKE TOMLIN made history being the youngest head coach to lead his team to a Super Bowl victory, when the Steelers defeated the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009. Mike Tomlin is the current head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. Tomlin is the 3rd youngest head coach in any of the four major North American Professional sports. He is the tenth African-American head coach in NFL history, and first in Steelers history.

"I was blessed to share the stage with these two handsome and talented men when I co-hosted the Eddie G. Robinson Museum opening dedication with Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne", shares Kingi Knox. The Eddie G. Robinson Museum opening was a historical dedication to Coach Eddie Robinson's life with keynote speakers Mike Tomlin, Doug Williams, Brian Kelly, and GSU Hall of Famers. Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell and the Mayor of Grambling were special guests that attended the dedication. The dedication attendees were honored to listen to a heart felt letter written by President Barack Obama.

"I was honored to make history sharing the life of Eddie G. Robinson to the world as Mistress of Ceremonies of the Eddie G. Robinson museum opening dedication and learn from two world champions Doug Williams and Mike Tomlin", Kingi Knox.



Kingi Knox with The GREATEST Fan connecting the coolest fans to the hottest celebrites!


Friday, February 26, 2016

Black History Month Flashback Celebrating 1LOVE...One❤️

During Black History Month, Kingi Knox with The GREATEST Fan salutes Oscar-award winning actor JAMIE FOXX for his amazing performance in “Ray” and to be able to entertain us with great music, comedy, and radio. Jamie Foxx depiction of Mr. Ray Charles earned him his very own Oscar and Jamie’s performance in a great movie was incredible and believable. It was amazing to meet Jamie Foxx and work with a man that is so humble.
By being a radio personality for Speedy's Comedy Corner, on Jamie Foxx FOXXHOLE channel and appearing on the Jamie Foxx Show, I was able to learn about the man, musician, and the mogul. I was able to watch Jamie Foxx interview Academy Award winning rap group Three 6 Mafia with fun and intelligence. He switched his style after interviewing Three 6 Mafia, when he interviewed the actress from Africa. During J. Foxx interviews, I was able to observe him singing impromptu style while Marques Anthony plays the keyboard for special celebrity musical guests. Jamie Foxx needs no introduction for we know his talents. I am more in awe of the person behind the mega-star. It is rare that you find a man on Jamie Foxx’ level that is part of our black royalty that goes out of his way to help others personally and professionally.

The night before the MTV Video Music Awards, I interviewed celebrities at the Frankie Beverly & Maze for twelve long hours. The next day, I did red carpet interviews at the MTV VMA’s and celebrity interviews at Dave Brown’s MTV VMA after party. By the time I made it to the after party, I was exhausted so I put my microphone away and out of nowhere actors/comedians Shawn Wayans and Affion Crockett took their water bottles out and they said to me, “Oh, you NOT doing any more interviews…WE ARE GOING TO INTERVIEW YOU!” All of this going on, the whole while, I had no idea Jamie Foxx was watching me. I went to say hello to Johnny Mack and Jamie. I was surprised what had happened when Jamie Foxx gave me the “thumbs up.” At that point, it was like I had a Red Bull energy drink boost and I pulled out my microphone to conduct another (2) two hours of interviews. I learned a very important life lesson that day. You can build up a person with your words or actions and at that moment Jamie Foxx empowered me.

I was fortunate to work with a talented radio ensemble cast on Jamie Foxx Sirius XM FOXXHOLE channel. It was fantastic to work with and learn from the Speedy’s Comedy Corner radio personalities Speedy, Lewis Dix, Corey Holcomb, Tanjareen Martin, Rodney Perry, Clayton Thomas, and Zo Williams. Brandy Palmer, Executive Producer of FOXXHOLE live, and Marcus “LY” Kirkwood, FOXXHOLE Engineer, encouragement and support propelled me with creativity while I was a radio personality for FOXXHOLE. It was great to be under the direction of Foxxhole producers Johnny Mack and Guy Black. I am forever grateful for FOXXHOLE Executive Producer, Marcus King, who allowed me to conduct FOXXHOLE interviews at Grambling State University homecoming of students, fans, and faculty that elected President Barack Obama.

“I salute you, Jamie Foxx, for your ICONIC talents and I am grateful for you opening doors for me and radio personalities”, Kingi Knox.

Written by: Kingi Knox
Edited by: Ashley Lyons



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Black History Month Flashback Celebrating 1LOVE...One❤️


Doug Williams is a GREAT man, coach, husband, father, cousin, athlete, and my friend.


ESPN honors Doug Williams during black history month with a GREAT commercial that inspires, salutes, and celebrate the DREAM.


The legendary Doug Williams appeared on the ESPN special; Trailblazers “Past, Present, Future”.   Doug Williams is a former NFL quarterback of the Washington Redskins and the Super Bowl XXII MVP. He was the first African American starting quarterback to capture a Super Bowl championship, which was a huge milestone for him, especially during that era because there weren’t many African American, quarterbacks in the NFL. Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones also appeared on the short special alongside Doug Williams, who recently was the first quarterback to win the college playoff championship as they defeated the favorite Oregon Ducks on January 12, 2015. That moment was monumental for the two of them because they weren’t only the first to have achieved such success, but were also the first African Americans to not only participate and capture a victory in such distinctive games. Doug Williams and Cardale Jones pay homage for African American quarterbacks that beat the odds and reached achievements that will forever be recognized in Black History. 
Cory Hill- Sports Writer
Grambling State University  

Friday, February 5, 2016

Super Bowl 50: Peyton Manning (Denver Broncos) vs Cam Newton (Carolina panthers). Which quarterback is going to lead their team to victory?




Carolina panthers' defensive line coach, Eric Washington and Doug Williams were both coached by the legendary Eddie G. Robinson of Grambling State University. Doug Williams is also a former head coach of the Grambling State Tigers football team and the Super bowl XXII (22) MVP.  Cam Newton will now join Doug Williams as being a starting quarterback in the super bowl. Doug Williams said in an interview with USA Today Sports, “They probably look at Cam almost like they look at me. I wish I was the athlete Cam is”.  Cam Newton initially attended the University of Florida but then transferred.  After winning a national junior college championship at Blinn College, went on to win a national championship at Auburn University.  Peyton Manning played at The University of Tennessee and has come to be respected as one of the winningest quarterbacks in the NFL during his record breaking career.


Writer:

Thomas Mars II










Super Bowl 50- FAN Gallery


Super Bowl 50- CBS SPORTS MEDIA


Super Bowl 50- Jamaal Charles and Kingi Knox at CBS Sports Media Center for ‪#‎superbowl50‬. Jamaal Charles is a GREAT NFL Player for the Super Bowl Kansas City Chiefs~


Super Bowl 50- GRAMfam Everson Walls is a SWAC legend for his GREAT works with the Dallas Cowboys. I sat next to Everson at the Eddie G. Robinson museum dedication. I was co-hosting the Eddie G. Robinson dedication and I was too nervous too eat. I didn't want food on my teeth while speaking. We laughed while Everson told me, "you can eat the mash potatoes since it is white."~



Super Bowl 50- Eddie DeBartalo, former 49ers owner, speaking on Super Bowl 50.


Super Bowl 50. Cupid Shuffle is playing with high FAN FARE at CBS Sports Media Center. GREAT interviewing Cupid at ‪#‎Essence‬ Festival.


Super Bowl 50 at CBS Sports Media Center. I laughed with Jamie Foxx as Michael Davis, Stephen M. Foster represents TEXAS BOYS , Michael Davis is with ETHOS non profit organization that represents athletes and mentor by building character to win. Stephen M. Foster is with ESPN radio, I asked what is the difference between you and Stephen A Smith? He said, "I play football, He plays basketball." Stay tuned~


Super Bowl 50 Flashback- It was an honor to co-host the Eddie G. Robinson museum dedication featuring keynote Super Bowl Champions Coach Mike Tomlin and Doug Williams as keynote speakers~


Super Bowl 50 Flashback- Mike Golic from Mike & Mike radio show from General Residence at the Fort Mason Bay with High Fan Fare! It was GREAT talking to Mike Golic about his FANS~


Thursday, February 4, 2016

Super Bowl 50 Flashback with Grambling State University being 1st HBCU to play University of Cal in Berkeley to kickoff football season. Kingi Knox returns to the Bay for Super Bowl 60

Super Bowl 50
GRAMfan support with ESPN and Grambling Media Director Alan Bakeney and Coach David Rusty Ponton for kicking off football season in Berkeley.
HBCU history for Grambling State University being 1st HBCU to play at University of California in Berkeley.

Now, Kingi Knox is back to Bay Area to cover Super Bowl 50 for The GREATEST Fan.
Thank YOU GRAMfan and FACEBOOKfan!

Special Thanks to:
Rushion McDonald
Sirius XM for the perfect music for my long ROAD trip~

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Super Bowl 50 Flashback - Grambling band was the 1st band to perform in the Super Bowl

Super Bowl 50 Flashback

Grambling Band was the 1st band to perform at Super Bowl

Question:
Which artist, group, or band performed at the most Super Bowl games?

Answer:
Grambling State University World Famed Marching Band is only entertainment act to perform at the NFL Super Bowl 6 times.

Freddie Colston shared with me that fans get to enjoy Super Bowl Halftime shows by artist such as Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, and Madonna.  In the early Super Bowl games, the bands performed 3 times for the Pre Game, Game Day, and Post Game shows.

Freddie Colston, Grambling Band Alum was interviewed by CBS, which the television broadcast host for the 50th Super Bowl Host. Colston was proud to share on Grambling World Famed Tiger Marching Band played at the 1st Super Bowl on January 15, 1967 when the Green Bay Packers played against Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL Carolina Panthers Coach Eric Washington is a Grambling State University Alumni who was coached under Eddie G. Robinson.