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"We are keeping Funk alive for the next Generation of children" Let's make history together - join us!!! For more information go to our website at www.daytonfunkhall.com Funk fans, make a donation and help us build TheFunkcenter in Dayton, Ohio.Be sure to like us on Facebook & YouTube, and follow us on Twitter @TheFunkCenter.

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Last night on May 9, 2015,TheFunkcenter staff was invited by Leon Robinson and Greg Thomas (Promoters) to Gilly's nightclub in Dayton, Ohio, to help raise awareness about our organization. President & CEO, David R.Webb spoke before a sold out audience about the vision, mission and future of the education program for TheFunkcenter. We were well received with applause and words of encouragement. Special thanks to "The Inner City Blues Band" (last night's headliners) for showing Mr Webb ,Marcia Copeland Hudson, Marketing & Public Relations Officer, Stephanie Thornton, Executive Administrative Assistant and TheFunkcenter staff much love.For more information about The Funk Music Hall of Fame Exhibition & Center, go to our website at www.daytonfunkhall.com. Be sure to like us on Facebook & YouTube, and [...]

This Sunday, May 10, 2015,The Funk Center team will be guests radio talk show host Faith Daniels on the "Community Focus" radio show. Tune in at 6 a.m. (ET) on WROU 92.1 (http://www.921wrou.com/) and at 7 a.m. (ET) on Hot 102.9 fm (http://www.hot1029.com/)For more information about The Funk Music Hall of Fame Exhibition & Center, go to our website at www.daytonfunkhall.com. Be sure to like us on Facebook & YouTube, and follow us on Twitter @TheFunkCenter.

TheFunkCenter had the pleasure and honor of being interviewed by Trent Newell, host of "Miami Valley Speaks". The interview will air Saturday, May16, 2015 at 11am Eastern Standard Time , on WCSU 88.9fm or streamed on http://wcsufm.org. The interview features David R. Webb, President & CEO, Stephanie Thornton, Executive Assistant and Tim Smith. For more information about The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center. Go to our website at https://www.thefunkcenter.org 

Our CEO/President David R.Webb and CHRO/Carla Elam-Floyd. Recently completed a promotional tour while in Denver, Colorado at Derby! Heritage Celebration, Where the funk group "CON-FUNK-SHUN" featuring Michael Cooper & Felton Pilate, performed at Cedric Pride Entertainment's Derby"15" with special guest Malik Yoba, from Empire and New York Undercover on Saturday May 2, 2015."TheFunkCenter" wants to send a special shout out to our friends Cedric Pride and Renate Jimerson, Malik Yorba, Becky Taylor, Bea Harris of Denver Urban Spectrum, T.H. Mack,Sr and Skip Reeves, Funk Ambassador and host of the internet radio show "A Funk Above the Rest" who showed so much love and support for Mr.Webb and Ms Elam- Floyd andThe Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center.For more information go to [...]

Our CEO/President David R.Webb and CHRO/Carla Elam-Floyd. Recently completed a promotional tour out west including the great city of Colorado, Springs where we met with Shirley Martinez from the Colorado Springs Diversity Forum. While in Denver, Colorado they were welcomed by the funk group "CON-FUNK-SHUN" featuring Michael Cooper & Felton Pilate, the band was so supportive in signing our Funk center- t shirt.The band will be performing at The Cedric Pride Entertainment Derby"15" with special guests Malik Yoba, from Empire, and local jazz band "DOTSERO" on Saturday May 2, 2015 from 1:00pm to 5:00 p.m."TheFunkCenter" wants to send a special shout out to our friends at "The Kasbah night club" in Aurora, Colorado and to owner Shelton Bounight. Also to Cedric Pride and [...]

Members of TheFunkcenter joined athletes, volunteers and attendees in supporting the Greater Dayton Special Olympics Saturday, April 25, 2015. Everyone braved a chilly and rainy day at Centerville High School Stadium for the regional track and field event. Special Olympics offers competition and fun in a variety of athletic games for special needs athletes.TheFunkcenter staff and President/CEO David R.Webb supports the Dayton regional Special Olympics Track and Field event.(L-R) The Greater Dayton Special Olympics board members and Funkcenter staff,Lawrence Head, Larry Hudson, George Gee, Sharon Holden-Leigh, Harry Beyoglides Jr., Bruce Hackett, David R. Webb and Stephanie Thornton. Carrying the Olympic Torch: Jimmy Hammons From The Liberty Center with David R. Webb.For more information go to our website at www.daytonfunkhall.com Like us on Facebook,The [...]