Press Release: The African American Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame will induct the great Emile Griffith at the historic Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem on Saturday, July 8, 2006. Griffith became a fan favorite in New York as he fought more main events in Madison Square Garden than any other boxer. In 1966, he held both the middleweight and welterweight titles, and over the course of his distinguished career, Griffith fought an amazing 339 title rounds. The native of the Virgin Islands was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. The black-tie event will begin with a “VIP Reception with the Stars” at 6:30 p.m., followed by the induction ceremony at 2116 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard.  The event will be broadcast on WSRN radio web cast and streamed on the Internet.  Tickets can be purchased at www.afrosportshall.com. For more information: Lila Polite (Scribble Bibble Productions)  inpoliteco@yahoo.com 718-703-6303 or Arif Khatib (afrosportshall@aol.com) 510-508-3309.