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Professing talent and skill is one thing. Utilizing those capabilities and having them join forces with the passion that lies deep within your soul, is another. Carlos Reginald King understood at an early age that he, indeed, possessed those precious gifts but realized like any other gift, it is best used once it’s shared with the world. ___________________________________________________________ At the ripe age of 15, Carlos first took notice of his gift for writing once his 10th grade journalism instructor offered him a chance to write for the school newspaper. Reluctant at first, the Detroit-native took on the responsibility of being involved with the tight-knit staff and began writing articles he felt his peers wanted to read. After studying the ethics of journalism, Carlos sought out to perfect the art he believed would inevitably transform his existence into those of the journalists he admired. _________________________________________________________ Carlos beat out more than 400 teens to win a coveted 12 month position at TEEN People magazine as a News Team Member. The 25 selected participants were involved in the launch of the magazine. Their job was to create news articles that would be of interest to the youth; and the best article would have the opportunity of being featured in the magazine. Carlos had three articles featured in the 2000 issues of TEEN People. Employment opportunities immediately followed to gain knowledge of an industry where he sought longevity. Carlos has been employed at such extraordinary corporations as Def Jam Records; ABC affiliated programs The View, 20/20 & Primetime Live and cable networks MTV and BET. He was also featured on The View with the co-hosts (including Barbara Walters) on a segment pertaining to college students. Carlos, himself, has interviewed such notable stars as hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy†Combs, sultry songstress Beyonce’ Knowles and award-winning director Spike Lee during his tenure as a correspondent for several television networks. ____________________________________________________________ Carlos has won two awards from The New York Association of Black Journalist for his in-depth investigation on homosexuality in the black community and the effects September 11th had on college students. As the former entertainment editor of Black Reign News, Carlos won a record five awards in one year, including Editor-of-the-Year. ____________________________________________________________ _ With all this young man has accomplished for himself in his short existence on this earth, don’t expect him to slow down anytime soon. He is currently in pursuit of expanding his talent onto the television screen. Carlos recently created and executive produced a pilot that is set to make waves on network tv. Fasten your seatbelts….