A Shark Bites In Detroit

Online, December 10, 2011 (Newswire.com) - DETROIT, MI - Daymond John, Founder and CEO of the iconic fashion brand, FUBU (For Us By Us) will be the keynote speaker for the annual Multicultural Media Luncheon, January 12, 2012, at The Westin Book Cadillac Hotel in Detroit from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. Daymond John is currently seen on the ABC Television show, Shark Tank and the author of two books, The Brand Within and Display of Power.

The Multicultural Media Luncheon is the only diversity themed luncheon held during the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Press Week activities. The luncheon theme is "Marketing to Multiple Cultures" and will also honor minorities in the auto industry. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Haitian charity Project Medishare and Orchards Children's Services, a foster care and adoption agency in Michigan.

Buick is the Presenting Sponsor for the 2012 Multicultural Media Luncheon. "We're proud to support The Ajamu Group and the Multicultural Media Luncheon and applaud the efforts of this year's nominees for their exemplary work in the automotive industry," said Jocelyn Allen, Director of Public Affairs and Corporate Communications for General Motors Corporation.

The Multicultural Media Luncheon was created by The Ajamu Group, a national advertising media sales and event management company in Southfield, Michigan. "We are excited that the luncheon will be included during North American International Auto Show Press week again next year. Our goal is to help expand the awareness of this global showcase and celebrate the worldwide impact of diversity in the automotive industry," said Cheryl Parks Ajamu, Founder and CEO, a 12 year automotive advertising industry professional.

Media Partners for the Multicultural Media Luncheon are Uptown, Siempre Mujer, Ruedas ESPN, Black Enterprise, WHPR TV33 Detroit, Rainbow PUSH and Soul of the South network.

For more information or ticket information, visit: www.ajamugroup.com or contact Kimberly Dawkins at 212.608.3140 or via email at [email protected].