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Top African-American Leaders, Speakers, Recording Artists and Television Personalities Coming to Tunica for

The Believe Crusade

Featuring: The Mississippi Family & Friends’ Reunion

TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI (May 2, 2011) — Weekend Chair, Judge Mabelean Ephriam, FoxTV -“Divorce Court,” BET Gospel Hour’s, Dr. Bobby Jones and Merdean Gales, and Petri Byrd from TV show “Judge Judy” will come to Tunica soon for a Labor Day weekend of entertainment, learning, and family activities!

They will be joined by religious leaders: Bishop Drew Sheard, Prophet Todd Hall, Elder Shane Perry; Gospel Artists: Lemmie Battle, Dorinda Clark Cole, Karen Clark-Sheard, Leanne Faine, Melvin Williams, Castro Coleman & Highly Favored and Tim Rogers & the Fellas; along with R&B Vocalists: Cherrelle (“I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On” and “Saturday Love”), David Dee (“Goin Fishin”), the Fabulous Motown Review and others!

The Host Pastor and Church for the weekend will be: Pastor Evelyn Hubbard - Commerce Boulevard Christian Church; Host Choir: Tunica Gospel Choir; Host Musical Trio: The Voices of Harmony

“If you believe, they will come,” is Gary Boyd’s motto. Boyd is the Director of the Believe Crusade organization that will be hosting their national event in Tunica September 1-5, 2011, at Harrah’s Mid-South Convention Center.

“The Believe Crusade is a combination of praise and motivational speakers to help families worship together, and the Mississippi Family and Friends’ Reunion is to bring people who hail from Mississippi back to Mississippi,” Boyd said.

Events will include: A golf tournament to raise money for philanthropy and provide aid to the recent tornado victims in the south; a Unity Walk at the Tunica RiverPark on the Mississippi River; Nightly Inspirational Crusade, Gospel Musicals and Worship Services; Saturday afternoon Car Show; Daily Family Reunion Picnics with headline entertainment and live music. All of which will allow families to spend quality time together.

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Boyd says, “We chose Tunica, Mississippi, and Harrah’s Convention Center in Tunica, because the resort location had the best entertainment venues, luxury accommodations and event planning services at affordable rates for groups.”

“We are looking forward to hosting this event at Harrah’s Tunica and welcoming the Believe Crusade attendees from across the U.S.,” said R. Scott Barber, Harrah’s Mid-South regional president. “This is an historic event for Mississippi, and we will be working to make it the best experience possible for all involved.”  

Church leaders and families are encouraged to book rooms and register for the conference now. The Believe Crusade is open to the public and reservations can be made by going to .

Located 30 minutes south of Memphis, Tunica is The South’s Casino Capital. “Live It Up - Just Down the Road” at the nine world-class casinos, 6,000 luxurious hotel rooms, fine dining restaurants and buffets, headline entertainers, championship golf and tennis, award-winning museums, lavish spas, and outlet/antique shopping. Come see why everyone is saying, “Live It Up - Just Down the Road” in Tunica! Call 1-888-4TUNICA to request a value-packed Winner’s Guide, or visit for travel information.

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NOTE TO EDITORS: For a variety of photos of Tunica, please visit the Press Room of the Tunica website at . Selections of recent high resolution photographs are available for all Tunica attractions.

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