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Celebrities, from the highest ranking elected officials to young athletes and TV stars to the highest ranking elected officials participated in pre-event promotions and as Real Men Cook® event hosts and endorsers. 

National Hosts, Real Men Cook
 


"My Foundation feels truly privileged to be the recipient of such an wholesome event that honors everyday men who care for their families and their community,” said Earvin “Magic” Johnson. “These men have beat the odds of urban life and are now making a positive impact in the lives that they touch.” 
 

 
 Eddie Levert of the O’Jays


Center: Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., State Sen. Emil Jones, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., Rep. Danny Davis  


Heavyweight Champion Lennox Lewis, host of Real Men Cook 2004 in New York  (center) and Real Men Cook New York Team 


Detroit mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick (left) served as Real Men Cook event host with his father, Bernard Kilpatrick (right) and actor Shema 


Rev. Jesse Jackson (w/ microphone) and Eddie Levert of the O’Jays (right) at opening reception


Damon Dash, CEO, Roc-a-Fella Records w/ son and Daughter 

 

 

CURRENT & PAST ENDORSERS AND HOSTS


Radio Personality
Doug Banks
NYC Host
Name

Actor
Dorien Wilson
Miami Host
Profession

Actor
James Avery
LA Host
City

Actor 
Rudy Rush 
NYC Host
Participation

Actor
Shemar Moore
Detroit Host

Boxing Champion
Roy Jones Jr.
Event Endorser
Sports
Armstead, Jesse    NFL National Linebacker, Washington RedSkinsEvent Endorsement
Bellamy, Walt   Former NBA Atlanta  NBA Hall of Famer, event participation in Atlanta
Fielder, Cecil   Former MLB National  Former MLB, Co-Vice Chair MBC Network,Participated as Atlanta Host
Glover, Dion  NBA Atlanta Atlanta Hawks, Participated as Celebrity Cook
Harris, Johnnie NFL National New York Giants, Event Endorsement
Johnson, Ervin "Magic"  Former NBA National Former LA Laker and entrepreneur, event endorsement 
Johnson, Joe NFL New Orleans NFLStar/Built 2 Last, event endorsement and host in New Orleans
Jones Jr., Roy Boxing Atlanta World Light Heavy Champion, event endorser
Lewis, Michael NFL New Orleans New Orleans Saints, Participated as Celebrity Cook
Lockhart, Eugene Former NFL National Event endorsement
Mathis, Kevin NFL National Atlanta Falcons, Event Endorsement
McKenzie, Reggie Former NFL Detroit Event Participant
McLemore, Mark Former MLB National Former MLB, Event Participant
Pender, Mel Olympian National 1964-1968 Olympic's, Participated as Atlanta Celebrity Cook
Stallworth, Dante NFL New Orleans New Orleans Saints, Participated as Celebrity Cook
Stoutmire, Omar NFL National New York Giants, Event Endorsement
Terry, Jason NBA Atlanta Atlanta Hawks, Participated as Celebrity Cook
Wiley, Chuck & Father NFL New Orleans Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans event participant along with his Father
Wilkins, Dominique Former NBA Atlanta Former NBA Star, Assistant to the Vice President Atlanta Hawks, event participation in Atlanta
Williams, Michael Former NBA National Event endorsement

Entertainment
Frank Ski
Graves, Earl 
Simpson, Gregory 
Kent, Herb 
Reaves, Gary 
Smokin' Kevan
Tony V.
Avery, James 
Bailey, Lee 
Cameron, Ryan 
Duke, George 
Ellsworth, Kiko 
Escarpeta, Arien 
New, Daniel 
Spencer, Chris 
Torry, Guy 
Baltimore, Rodney 
Berry, Jim 
VanJohnson, Rodney
Wilson, Dorien 
Bailey, Lee 
Brown, Jim
Doc Powell
DuBois, Maurice 
Dunbar, Rockmond 
Dyson, Michael Eric 
Gordon, Ed 
Henson, Darrin 
Magic Man
Taylor M.D., Eldred B. 
West, Duane 
Besh, John 
Gould, Joseph 
Manuel, Phillip 
Banks, Doug 
Cage, Brian 
Dr. Dre
Nine, Tehut 
Phillips, Mike 
Reid, Jacque 
Rush, Rudy 
Tigger
Ushery, David 
Henry, Tamlin 
Monds, John 
Radio Personality
Radio Personality
Radio Personality
Radio Personality
News Anchor
Radio Personality
Radio Personality
Actor
Comedian
Jazz Artist
Jazz Artist
Musician
Musician
Singer
Musician
Actor/Comedian
Radio Personality
Sports Anchor
Actor
Actor
Broadcasting
Actor
Radio Personality
MSNBC Anchor
Actor
Author
BET News Host
Actor
Maury Povich Show
Author
Publisher
Chef
Author
Singer
Radio Personality
Musician
Actor
Spoken Word
Jazz Artist
BET
Comedian/Host
BET Show Host
News Anchor
Radio Personality
Radio Personality
Atlanta
Atlanta
Atlanta
Chicago
Dallas
Dallas
Dallas
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Miami
Miami
Miami
Miami
National
National
National
National
National
National
National
National
National
National
National
New Orleans
New Orleans
New Orleans
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
Philadelphia
Washington, DC

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