Tom Joyner's 2005 Fantastic Voyage(R) to Set Sail

Tom Joyner's 2005 Fantastic Voyage(R) to Set Sail More Than $1 Million Will Be Raised for Black Colleges as New Ship to Embarks on Caribbean Island Adventure DALLAS, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Joyner, popular host of America's No. 1 urban radio program, has a couple questions for you: Would you prefer to be hovering over a smoky, hot grill on Memorial Day or partying all night long on one of the world's largest cruise ships in the middle of the Atlantic? Obviously, the choice is clear. Joyner is planning on seeing you on the 2005 Fantastic Voyage(R). Now in its sixth year, the adult-only seven-day, six-night cruise, will set sail from May 29 to June 5th. The ultimate party with a purpose sets sail from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Partnering once again with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, this year the voyage will take place on the new Adventure of the Seas(R). For the very first time, the cruise will make stops in St. Lucia, St. Maarten and Barbados. "Listen, there's no cruise like this on earth," said Joyner, host of the 'Tom Joyner Morning Show', "-- that's right, on earth! Our fans will have the time of their lives and will be partying with a purpose. The more who people who sail with us, the more kids who will be going to college." The cruise annually raises more than $1 million for the Tom Joyner Foundation, which provides scholarships to help keep students in historically black colleges and universities, or HBCUs. Since 1998, the foundation has raised more than $25 million and helped thousands of students stay in school. This year, the cruise will feature a star-studded line-up, including Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, musical guests Eddie (The O'Jays) and his son, Gerald 'Teddy Bear' Levert, Brian 'Gemini' Knight, Regina Belle and Tyler 'Madea' Perry. Activities include everything from a 'you-won't-believe-it-unless-you-see- it' beach party, a Mardi Gras Party that rivals any Fat Tuesday event, poolside games, Bid Whist, Dominoes and informational, instructional and inspirational seminars. This year's sponsors include Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Southwest Airlines, Anheuser-Busch, Procter & Gamble, Autozone, BC Powder and REACH Media Inc. Of course, there are likely to be all sorts of surprises... because 'there ain't no party like a Tom Joyner party because a Tom Joyner party don't stop.' Passengers can book their cabin today at BlackAmericaWeb.com (http://blackamericaweb.com/) or calling 972.980.SAIL (7245). "What'chu waiting for?" Joyner asks. "Don't get left out. Get your cabin now." About The Tom Joyner Foundation Formed by nationally syndicated radio personality Tom Joyner, the continuing mission of the foundation is to assist institutions in broadening and strengthening their efforts to raise money to help keep students attending HBCUs until graduation, despite rising costs of education. Since 1998, the Tom Joyner Foundation has raised more than $25 million and helped some 80 colleges and thousands of deserving students. To date, the foundation has assisted every HBCU, defined as "any historically black college or university established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and is, the education of black Americans." For more information please visit www.BlackAmericaWeb.com. About REACH Media Inc. REACH Media, founded by radio personality, philanthropist and entrepreneur Tom Joyner, is a multi-media company formed in January 2003 as the parent company of the "Tom Joyner Morning Show" and several other businesses that will target African-Americans through radio, television, event production and the internet. Its website, BlackAmericaWeb.com (http://blackamericaweb.com/), which has more than 750,000 members, is a virtual town square for visitors to get daily news, play games, search for jobs and listen to the Morning Show online. REACH Media also produces the Tom Joyner Family Reunion @ Walt Disney World Resorts (http://www.blackamericaweb.com/family), a three-day Labor Day Weekend event, featuring top-name performers, comedians, seminars and access to the theme parks. Source: Tom Joyner Foundation CONTACT: Neil Foote, Director of Communications of Reach Media, +1-972-371-5840, neil.foote@reachmediainc.com; or Doug Piwinski, dpiwinski@bncpr.com, or Pilaar Terry, pterry@bncpr.com, both of BNC, +1-310-854-4800; all for Tom Joyner Foundation Web site: http://www.blackamericaweb.com/family Web site: http://www.blackamericaweb.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment