Radio One: Sign Michael Vick Welcome Card

Radio One’s 100.3 the BEAT and 107.9 WRNB invites listeners to sign � Michael Vick “Welcome to Philadelphia”� Card

Philadelphia, PA. – �On Wednesday, August 19, 2009 100.3 the BEAT and 107.9 WRNB will broadcast live from the Sound of Philadelphia Souvenir Shop at 309a South Broad Street in Philadelphia from 2pm-6pm inviting listeners to sign a card welcoming Michael Vick to the Philadelphia.

Amidst the controversial signing of Michael Vick to the Philadelphia Eagles, Radio One Philadelphia aims to show support for Vick’s “second chance”� at life and his NFL career. � The contentious signing has been divisive to say the least, but Radio One Philadelphia’s Operations Manager, Elroy Smith, believes that Michael Vick deserves a second chance. � “Michael Vick has a significant opportunity to not only write an empowering redemption story, but to also make a positive impact within the Philadelphia Community,”� Smith states. � “There is a resounding majority of ex-offenders in Philadelphia looking for a genuine second chance at life. � Vick can be that role model that illustrates a successful and positive life after incarceration while also speaking out against dog fighting rings which is prevalent here in Philadelphia.”�

As a demonstration of this support, 100.3 the BEAT’s Poochman and 107.9’s Lady B will broadcast live from the Sound of Philadelphia Souvenir Shop from 2pm-6pm encouraging all Michael Vick supporters and fans to sign a “Welcome to Philadelphia Card.”�

“Our message is not to endorse the horrific wrong that has been done, but to support a man that seems genuine in his pursuit to right those very wrongs,”� says Smith. � “He has satisfied his debt to society, been reinstated to the NFL, and Radio One welcomes Michael Vick to Philadelphia.”�