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"Champions aren't made in gyms. Champions are made from something
they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision.

Motivator, Jewel Diamond Taylor




Amnesty International's Chimes of Freedom DC Showcases Diverse Talents and Genres, from Hip Hop and Jazz to Rock and Blues

ONEUNITED BANK RECEIVES $500,000 BANK ENTERPRISE AWARD
AND LAUNCHES THE ECONOMY BOOST PROGRAM--OneUnited Bank Awarded Funds to Support Community Development and Offers Borrowers $1,200 for Closing Costs for Home Loans

(America’s Wire)COMMENTARY--ALL GOD’S CHILDREN By Dr. Gail C. Christopher, DN

Global Novations Launches 2012 Honoring Differences Diversity Calendar

New Book Offers Unwritten Rules for Professional Success
Workplace Insights Help Accelerate Careers in Uncertain Economy

ONEUNITED BANK ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL LITERACY Essay Contest Winners--OneUnited Bank Uses President Teri Williams’ Book, I Got Bank
to Promote Financial Literacy for Youth

The Newton Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and Roxbury Community College Office of Student Life & Student Engagement Present AIM for Healthy Living - Healthy Choices Lead to Healthier Living & Happier Families

Corporate Board Census Shows Significant Decline in Seats Held by African Americans--Blacks, Women and Other Minorities Remain Seriously Underrepresented

Nona Hendryx and Vernon Reid to Perform in Original Berklee Student Musical About B.B. King April 30 and May 1 at Berklee Performance Center

NAACP OPENS FINANCIAL FREEDOM CENTER; NEXT PHASE OF PARTNERSIP WITH WELLS FARGO TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL EDUCATION, COMBAT RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN MORTGAGE LENDING

OneUnited Bank Promotes Financial Literacy for Youth in Conjunction with
Bank President Teri Williams’ new children’s book, I Got Bank!

Berklee’s Signature Concert Series Presents Gospel Stylist
and Grammy Winner Richard Smallwood, February 3
Concert also begins the annual Africana Studies Concert Series

AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPERT TO HOST FOUR-DAY PROFESSIONAL REINVENTION INTENSIVE IN ORLANDO Experts Can Earn Additional $200,000+ Per Year Writing Nonfiction Books and Producing Workshops

Global Novations Launches 2011 Honoring Differences Diversity Calendar

BLACK LEADERS VOICING CONCERNS ABOUT PROPOSED REGULATIONS THAT WOULD RESTRICT FEDERAL STUDENT AID TO CAREER COLLEGES

BRIDGE STREET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION UNVEILS BEDFORD-STUYVESANT’S FIRST SOLAR-PANELED RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDING, JOSHUA COURT, LOCATED at 300 PUTNAM AVENUE

FIRST IMAGES OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NATIONAL MEMORIAL CONSTRUCTION SITE NOW AVAILABLE VIA WEB CAMERA

Amnesty International Set to Release New Report on Reginald Clemons’ Prosecution and Sentencing; Findings Show Disturbing Flaws and Racism in Missouri Case Against African American

ACADEMY AWARD© WINNING ACTRESS & COMEDIANNE MO’NIQUE BRINGS HER HIGHLY ANTICIPATED COMEDY TOUR TO BRIDGEPORT ON SATURDAY, MAY 22. TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 16 AT 12:00 NOON

Racial Discrimination and Economic Obstacles Contribute to Dramatically Elevated Maternal Death Rates for Women of Color in the United States, Says A New Amnesty International Report

National Minority Business Council honors THE LEADING NICHE™ for innovation, excellence and global expertise

ONEUNITED BANK ANNOUNCES NEW HOME LOAN PROGRAMS FOR
URBAN COMMUNITIES--New Super Smart Home Loan Program Available 24/7

New Research Explores Women's Representation in Senior Leadership Roles

Dr. Esther M. Pearson releases new book about Mary McLeod Bethune and Eleanor Roosevelt describing their friendship and life work that changed a nation--"The Story of Mary and Eleanor: Rivers to Cross" by Dr. Esther M. Pearson

PBS Explores African-American Contributions to History and Society
An Impressive Array of New and Encore Programming Before and During
Black History Month

Move Free Dancers on Quest to Recruit One Thousand Dancers, Age 50+ Active seniors dance troupe is committed to inspiring mature adults to keep moving, stay healthy and do everything they love--for life!

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Commemorates
46th Anniversary of March on Washington and Helps Launch “Kids for King”
--Challenge to Country’s Youth to Submit Essay, Artwork, Video about Dr. King and How to Create a Better America

Findagreek.com Awards I HELP Scholarships to College Students

Young Women Gain Global Business Leadership Experience Visit South Africaas Ann Fudge Scholars

African Americans Lost Ground on Fortune 500 Boards Blacks Remain Seriously Underrepresented

The Executive Leadership Council Announces 2009 Award Winners--Gaylord NationalHarboris Site of Oct. 8th Recognition Dinner Sponsored by Financial Services Leader ING

Novations Delivers Diversity and Inclusion Online with New eLearning Modules--Asynchronous Online Learning Programs Expand Blended Delivery Options for Clients

Craftsman and NASCAR® Announce Newest NASCAR® Award--NASCAR® Craftsman Wrenchman Award Honors Crew Members from Each Series

NID-HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCY LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN TO HELP HOMEOWNERS FACING FORECLOSURE - FREE COUNSELING SERVICES OFFERED

START YOUR ENGINES! 2009 TOYOTA PRO/CELEBRITY RACE DRIVERS ANNOUNCED--Raven-Symone, Fonzworth Bentley, and Carlos Mencia Among the Stars Set to Get Behind the Wheel of Race-Ready Scion tCs for Charity on Saturday, April 18

Inspirational Dancers 50+ Prove Age is Just a Number--The Move Free Dancers Encourage Active Adults to Keep Moving During National African-American Women’s Fitness Month

Black Journalist Tells Her Story of Going from Welfare to MultiMillion Dollar Business Owner in New Book "From the Pits to the Palace"

Dr. Esther M. Pearson releases new book about Mary McLeod Bethune and Eleanor Roosevelt describing their friendship and life work that changed a nation--"The Story of Mary and Eleanor: Rivers to Cross" by Dr. Esther M. Pearson

New Talent Development Blog Launched by Novations--Will Provide an On-going Conversation on Employee Diversity, Engagement, and Development Issues

NEC Presents 30th Annual Gospel Jubilee, Feb. 14, 15 in NEC’s Jordan Hall

Author Ted Gee takes President Obama's hopes to the next level with new book, "Hope is Not a Strategy: Simple Solutions for Doing Business in the 21st Century"

MillerCoors Donates Collection of African-American Portraitures 'Counsels for the Cause' Milwaukee Urban League Recipient of Priceless Artwork

Africana Studies 2008/2009 Programming Jazz as Culture, Language, Being and Music

EXELON FOUNDATION DONATES $1 MILLION TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NATIONAL MEMORIAL ON DR. KING'S HOLIDAY Memorial Foundation President and CEO Accepts Donation at National Press Club Reception

FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON, KNIGHT FOUNDATION, AND SOUTH FLORIDIANS JOIN IN MIAMI TO BUILD MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NATIONAL MEMORIAL--Knight Foundation Spearheads South Florida Campaign with
$1 Million Donation

Corporate Executives Say More Minorities in the C-Suite is Good for Business--But African-American women are having a tough time breaking through

CIVIL RIGHTS PIONEERS VISIT MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NATIONAL MEMORIAL SITE AND VOW TO SUPPORT MEMORIAL

The National Center of Afro-American Artists presents the Black Nativity

$12.5 MILLION LETTER OF CREDIT FROM WAL-MART FOUNDATION TO EXPEDITE CONSTRUCTION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NATIONAL MEMORIAL

Jonestown Remembered: 30 years later - Cherish the Children Memorial Wall brings healing

THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL® PRESIDENT & CEO CARL BROOKS CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA ON HISTORIC VCTORY

Forbes and UnityFirst.com partner to distribute diversity-focused business news

Editorial by Hill Harper on The 2008 Presidential Campaign

VOTER EDUCATION PSA CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED WITH ACTORS/ ENTERTAINERS CHRIS TUCKER, SUZZANNE DOUGLAS, HILL HARPER, VIVICA A. FOX AND ROCSI

Media Advisory: Nations Senior Most African American Executive Leaders Meet for Annual Activities Recognizing Corporate Diversity

Inclusive Leadership Remains Key Business Imperative Despite Economic Uncertainties

Because MyBlack is the New Black Expanding Your Networks, Empowering Our Community

"It's Time to Turn Around America: Be Sure Your Vote is Counted This Election."

Minister Shares Red Flags That Can Lead To Severe Physical Abuse

“Obama, Making Waves” - artist releases tribute to Obama

HBO RECOGNIZES THE "BEST OF THE BEST" AT RUN & SHOOT FILMWORKS 6th ANNUAL MARTHA'S VINEYARD AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL

VERIZON BEGINS PHASE I SITE PREPARATION FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NATIONAL MEMORIAL ON EVE OF MARCH ON WASHINGTON 45TH ANNIVERSARY

Monica Coleman and Jamarr Rawlinson of Austell, Ga. were awarded a $35,000 business grant from Milwaukee-based Miller Brewing Company

HOUSE OF COURVOISIER® LRG® POP-UP SHOP TOUR CONCLUDES IN NEW YORK CITY

Georgetown University offers cutting edge Master's Degrees

The Commonwealth Institute presents Breakfast for Champions featuring Gloria Steinem

2008 Essence Music Festival will be held in New Orleans. For a complete lineup of the entertainers, please go to:
http://www.essence.com/essence/emf/?xid=042808-EMF-eblast-unityfirst

COMPANIES ENCOURAGED TO MARK APRIL AS 'CELEBRATE DIVERSITY MONTH'

NOVATIONS NAMES FOUR DIRECTORS OF CLIENT SERVICES

African American company launches disability awareness training and inclusion programs

CREDIT UNIONS DONATE $1.2 MILLION TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NATIONAL MEMORIAL

MetLife Foundation Donates $2 Million to Help build the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial

alli Is a Sponsor of the 39th Annual NAACP Image Awards Viewers’ Guide

PFIZER FOUNDATION DONATES $1 MILLION TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NATIONAL MEMORIAL DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

“THAT’S SO RAVEN” STAR, “LIL J” MAKES A FAN WISH COME TRUE…. In the City of Brotherly Love!!

Celebrate Black History Month with "Invisible Mathematics"

VUMA KENYA! CONCERT TO BENEFIT KENYAN RED CROSS – FEBRUARY 2: Berklee alumnus Eric Wainaina, and CNN Heroes recipient Peter Kithene featured

Restore Your Soul: George Duke in Concert-January 31, 2008 At Berklee Performance Center

Kmart Celebrates Black History Month Through Kmart Share the WordEvent Series: In-store programs and celebrity-hosted activities to commemorate inventions by African American

FOOD NETWORK INVITES VIEWERS TO GO "DOWN HOME WITH THE NEELYS" Hosted by Pat and Gina Neely, Series Premieres on Saturday, February 2nd at 11am ET/PT

Framingham, MA 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Breakfast

BOSTON’S 2008 MLK DAY BREAKFAST PROMISES HOPE AND HEALING-The Honorable Johnny Ford to Deliver Keynote Address

PBS CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH AN EXTENSIVE LINEUP OF SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

JAMES BALDWIN RETURNS HOME--20th Anniversary Commemoration of Baldwin at Schomburg Center

UBCares Presents a Wellness Day: Celebration of Life on Saturday, December 1st, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cherishing The Children

“Financial Freedom Can Be Yours” says Michael K. Dawson--New Book: “Prequel to the Book”

Robert Patrick Cooper elected Chairman of the National Bankers Association

Top CEO Marian Heard, a mentorship mogul and billion dollar advisor, opens the corporate boardroom doors to reveal ways professionals can become ‘Complete Leaders’

TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY DEDICATES NEW ANDREW F. BRIMMER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

Discover alli Event Empowers African Americans in Atlanta to Start the Journey Towards a Healthier Lifestyle

Minority-owned student loan company, Urban Ed Express, founded by BET Founder Robert Johnson to help families secure loans for school

Maryland 4: Miscarriage of Justice in Maryland

Discover alli Event Empowers African Americans in Chicago to Start the Journey Towards a Healthier Lifestyle

Minister Writes Memoir That Describes How She Left A Domestic Violence Relationship And Offers Insight About Its Prevalence Among Couples of Faith

'Usher'ing In The Exclusif™ Era-Courvoisier® Introduces Its Exclusif Marque To The U.S.

2008 Divesity Calendars Now Available

CowrieCards.com Announces a Black Alternative to Hallmark, American Greetings and Blue Mountain's Online Greetings Services

Cambridge Mayor Kenneth E. Reeves teams up with Boston Theater Program Collaboration for Darfur Benefit

Percy "Master P" Miller's "Guaranteed Success" on UnityFirst.com

Beantown Jazz Festival September 27 - 29: Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis, and more. 

House Of Courvoisier Urbanworld VIBE Film Series Wraps Up In L.A. Courvoisier Partnered With VIBE To Support Independent Urban Films

HBO RECOGNIZES THE "BEST OF THE BEST" AT RUN & SHOOT FILMWORKS 5th ANNUAL MARTHA'S VINEYARD AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL

TPG, INCORPORATED LEARNING SERVICES

Black and Native Americans Looking for Community? …be a part of the Black Red Roots Community

Author Michael Teague, an African American motivator and minister, reveals proven, undeniable and non-traditional ways for men to "Rise and Walk" with purpose and find success

Tony Award winning actress Phylicia Rashad and acclaimed actor Delroy Lindo confirmed to participate in 5th annual MARTHA’S VINEYARD AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL, AUGUST 8-11

NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY 2007 GOSPEL MUSIC INSTITUTE and THOMAS A. DORSEY GOSPEL JUBILEE August 4th and 5th

Jeffrey Osborne on Martha's Vineyard: Berklee Singers Showcase Salute to the Legends of Soul, featuring the
music of James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Earth, Wind & Fire, the Stax- Volt legacy,
and more, August 4

Best Buy CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION Announces National Sponsorship of RACE: Are We So Different TM Exhibit

Landmark Films and Industry Talents Unite at the 2007 Roxbury Film Festival

Novations Acquires ProGroup, Minneapolis Diversity Firm

This Summer Will Be Hotter Than Ever With Sizzling Romance Novel NEXT TIME by Cheryl Matlock

THE SCHOTT FOUNDATION NAMES NAACP'S DR. JOHN H. JACKSON AS NEW PRESIDENT & CEO

PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTES $1 MILLION TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NATIONAL MEMORIAL PROJECT

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memororial to announce major donation by Prudential Financial and an update on project plans

DR. GAIL C. CHRISTOPHER NAMED VICE PRESIDENT FOR HEALTH OF THE W. K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION

NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION AND FUTURE FOCUS 2020 PRESENTS: LIVING, LEARNING AND THINKING IN THE YEAR 2025

GM Vice President Rod Gillum presents the keys to a 2007 Cadillac DTS to Dr. Dorothy Height for her 95th birthday. The donation will allow Dr. Height to continue her still-busy schedule on behalf of the National Council of Negro Women

Four Best Friends Fight Cancer Together

Rochelle O'Neal Thorpe and Chinese Summer Study Program 2007 is looking for participants

U.S. CONGRESS TO HONOR BLACK PRESS ON 180TH ANNIVERSARY AT ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF BLACK PRESS WEEK

CHERYL COOPER LEAVES NCNW TO PURSUE OTHER CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Students' Voices: Stronger than Politics-March 23-March 30, an Expected 3,000 Amnesty International Student Groups Will Bring Coordinated Action to Campuses and Congress for Darfur

Indigo Summer, by Monica McKayhan Kimani TRU, A New Imprint Releases First Title Books In-Store: February 2007!

BP, CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE COLLABORATE ON $6.25 MILLION EMPLOYMENT AND ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT EFFORT

The National African American Culinary Arts and Hospitality Association and Museum to hold its Black History Month Southern Heritage Food Expo in Atlanta, Georgia

FDA APPROVES ALLI™ (orlistat 60 mg capsules) OVER-THE-COUNTER AN INNOVATIVE AND HONEST APPROACH TO WEIGHT LOSS Combines a Safe and Effective Product With An Innovative Personalized Support Program

Ameristar Launches Online Supplier Registration-Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses Encouraged to Participate

PBS CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH A SLATE OF SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

African-American mother-daughter team launch nutritional and weight loss program -The Rennix Weigh - targeted to multicultural community

CARL BROOKS ELECTED TO AMERISTAR BOARD

Jamaica Diaspora Trade and Investment Forum

The Partnership Holds Its 2006 Workforce Retention Conference

Children's Services of Roxbury Builds on the Legacy--Event to Salute Rev. Richard & Jestina Richardson

Irene Smalls--2006 Back to School Special: African American author Irene Smalls weaves history, multicultural fun and adventure In book series for grades K-12

OFIELD DUKES NAMED TO SUCCEED C. DELORES TUCKER AS PRESIDENT OF THE BETHUNE-DUBOIS INSTITUTE

Black and Native Americans Looking for Community? …be a part of the
Black Red Roots Community

The Virtuous Woman Virtual Book Tour

African-American Branding Coach helps entrepreneurs increase rapport and revenues

2006 Essence Music Festival

Companies waste employee potential due to exclusionary practices, authors say

IBM Provides $2.1 Million To The Executive Leadership Foundation™ To Support The Executive Leadership Council™ Technology Transfer Project

Blues Icon Taj Mahal and the late African American diva Carole Fredericks of France, the first musicians Honored at 2006 Northeast Conference in New York City

ONEUNITED BANK BECOMES FIRST BLACK-OWNED INTERNET BANK IN AMERICA:Bank launches 3.75% internet savings account to encourage online banking and savings in urban communities

NHAP supports National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Observed on February 7, 2006

The Rev. James Lawson to return to Vanderbilt as visiting professor Civil rights leader was expelled in 1960

STALLING THE DREAM By Meizhu Lui

ONEUNITED BANK FINANCES OVER $150 MILLION IN 2005 IN URBAN COMMUNITIES: SCLC honors Kevin Cohee, Chairman & CEO, with Corporate Responsibility award at SCLC 29th Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner in Los Angeles

NEW YORK LIFE ANNOUNCES CIRILO A. MCSWEEN NEW YORK LIFE RAINBOW PUSH EXCEL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Second Annual Award Honors Seven High-Performing College Students

Reverend Liz Walker of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church and Host/Executive Producer, CBS4’s “Sunday with Liz Walker” to deliver 36th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Keynote Address Monday, January 16, 2006 at 8:00 am Boston Convention Center, 415 Summer Street

PRWEEK LISTS PR EXECUTIVE OFIELD DUKES AS ONE OF FIVE TOP COMMUNICATORS IN 2005 By Margot Jordan

A Dream Deferred: First-Ever National Study on African Hairbraiders Finds Tangle of Cosmetology Laws

African American Blues Icon Taj Mahal and his late sister the beloved diva Carole Fredericks of Paris, France honored as outstanding advocates of language and culture

DIVERSITY MOVES INTO TRAINING MAINSTREAM

Nancy Wilson/ a member of the National HIV/AIDS Partnership (Op-Ed)

IDEA EXCHANGE TAKES ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO NEW HEIGHTS IN CHICAGO AND NEW YORK:Renown Entrepreneur Provides Free Seminar of Practical Proven Strategies to Grow Local Businesses in 90 Days

An Unnatural Disaster by Emma Dixon

Dick Gregory is coming to Yale University

SCDAA Shares in Excitement About Exjade, New Treatment Now Available to Treat Iron Overload

Exjade®, a breakthrough once-daily oral iron chelator, receives first approval worldwide in the US

COCOACHiC Beauty Falls into the Season with Reading, Reverence and Radiance

AUTHORS OF NEW BOOK - POST TRAUMATIC SLAVERY DISORDER: DEFINITION,DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT--
EXAMINE THE PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH OF BLACK AMERICA

PRESIDENT JOHN A. KUFUOR VISITS WASHINGTON TO PROMOTE TRADE, TOURISM AND INVESTMENT IN GHANA

Wheelock College Promotes Programs on Campus to Create a Multi-Cultural Learning Community

Bishop T.D. Jakes' Response to the Passing of Rosa Parks; America Loses an Icon; Black America Loses a Mother

17th Annual Recognition Awards Dinner and 11th Annual Mid-Level Managers' Symposium for African American corporate managers

The Executive Leadership Council Recognizes First Ann Fudge Scholars

Beginning with A Million Video Commemorates the March that Launched a Movement

ASTHMA LEVELS REACH CRISIS POINT IN AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN--FALL IS PEAK SEASON FOR ASTHMA ATTACKS

Why Some Diversity Programs Fall Short

ABFE Announces the Inaugural Class of Connecting Leaders Fellows 7 Emerging Leaders from across Philanthropy Selected for Year-Long
Fellowship in Professional Development

"RECLAIMING THE VILLAGE" TO AIR IN DETROIT DETROIT¹S AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY RESPONDS TO BILL COSBY'S CHALLENGE

OneUnited Bank announces national strategy to expand retail branch network with first NEW BRANCH opening IN GROVE HALL, MA

AFRICAN AMERICAN VICE CHAIRMAN OF FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD PARTICIPATES IN UNVEILING OF COLORFUL, NEW $10 NOTE
By Margot Jordan

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) THE PRESIDENT'S HOUSE:
FREEDOM AND SLAVERY IN MAKING A NEW NATION--A Project to be Located Adjacent to the Liberty Bell Center in Independence National Historical Park Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

NEW INITIATIVE AIMS TO CURTAIL HEALTH DISPARITIES BY ADDRESSING ROOT CAUSES OF HEALTH PROBLEMS--By Dr. Gail Christopher

SEN. JOHN KERRY JOINS JOINT CENTER HPI IN LAUNCHING INITIATIVE TO REDUCE THE ROOT CAUSES OF HEALTH DISPARITIES FOR MINORITIES; KATRINA VICTIMS UNDERSCORE NEED FOR STRONGER SOCIAL SAFETY NET

On Friday, September 30 - Sunday, October 1 …
ANNUAL AFRICAN BURIAL GROUND TRIBUTE WEEKEND TO INCLUDE SPECIAL MOMENTS OF "MEDITATIONS ON COMPASSION AND HEALING" FOR GULF COAST, NIGER AND HAITI

NMBC'S WOMEN'S BUSINESS COMMITTEE HOLDS ITS THIRD ANNUAL CONFERENCE--The gathering will focus on access to critical resources and contracts

ONEUNITED BANK ANNOUNCES NEW MORTGAGE PROGRAM AND ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN TARGETING URBAN COMMUNITIES

WHIRLPOOL BRAND RECOGNIZES TOP RECIPES: Winners of the Whirlpool Brand Spirit of Cooking Contest are Announced

THE BLACK PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY OF NEW YORK AND ALICIA EVANS OF TOTAL IMAGE COMMUNICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN UNITYFIRST.COM'S BUSINESS WORLD SUMMIT ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 IN NYC

XM SATELLITE RADIO'S BLANCHE WILLIAMS TO PARTICIPATE IN UNITYFIRST.COM'S BUSINESS WORLD SUMMIT ON SEPTEMBER 23-24-2005 IN NYC

Executive Leadership Council Members to Address Global Business Challenges and Opportunities

Harlem's Hue-Man Bookstore partners with Unityfirst.com during 2005 Business World Summit, in-store event on September 24

AUTHORS OF NEW BOOK ON POST TRAUMATIC SLAVERY DISORDER:DEFINITION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT TO HOLD BOOK SIGNING AT HARLEM'S HUE MAN BOOKSTORE, SEPTEMBER 24 (12:30 PM)

UnityFirst.com Business World Summit to feature the new book release of "100 Words of Wisdom for Women: A 31-Day Exercise in Empowerment,"

"THE EMPEROR IS NAKED" by; C. Michelle Finley Ph.D., Richmond California, September 4, 2005

Global Congress unites Black Women Leaders Presenting Sponsor BP Americas "Africa Meets the Americas" Houston 7-11 October 2005

FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLF HALL OF FAMER, CHARLIE SIFFORD, CO-CHAIRS LOCAL TOURNAMENT IN MASSACHUSETTS

Ebony Magazine offers "PROUD" moments for Ossie Tribute at "Hollywood in Harlem" Fest

"BUSINESS EXCHANGE: 2005 TOUR FOR SUCCESS" in New England to Salute the Some of the Region's Diverse Entrepreneurs--Featuring Tony Brown, Cathy Areu, and Local Successful Entrepreneurs

NOVATIONS GROUP NAMES HYTER PRESIDENT & COO

FREE "BUSINESS EXCHANGE: 2005 TOUR FOR SUCCESS" in New England Targeting Minority Entrepreneurs-- Featuring Tony Brown, Cathy Areu, and Local Successful Entrepreneurs --

“THREE MO’ TENORS”SINGING THEIR WAY INTO HISTORY IN A CITY NEAR YOU!

PUT SOME SPRING IN YOUR HAIR WITH NEW NATURE'S THERAPY NATURAL or RELAXED
Luxury Salon Treatments Formulated for Women of Color

A Coalition of Organizations Sponsors Regional Conference on Minority Diversity in PR

(Local)SENATOR WILKERSON TO CONVENE FOURTH ANNUAL 21st CENTURY BLACK MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE

African American Police Officer and foster care survivor takes a stand against abuse in the foster care system with his new book "Is There any Love Down Back? The Four Boys"

Ford Freedom Award Fundraiser Hits High Note by Honoring Ella Fitzgerald and Al Jarreau for Contributions to the Arts

The New England Minority Supplier Development Council Inaugural Emerging Business Award to be presented by Grammy Award Winner Miss Nancy Wilson

FINALISTS OF THE 2005 EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL BUSINESS CASE COMPETITION : "The Coca-Cola Company in South Africa: Focusing on Black Economic Empowerment"

Corporations, City of Boston unite to grow minority businesses: Group forms Initiative for a New Economy, donates $1.3 million in seed money

Geoffrey Canada, Acclaimed Author, is Commencement Speaker for Wheelock College

FORD NAMES WINNERS IN HBCU STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP BUSINESS COMPETITION

GENESIS POETS MUSIC SIGNS NATIONAL PRESSING & DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH MALACO MUSIC GROUP

TOP AFRICAN AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURS GATHER TO
JUDGE FORD SCHOLARSHIP FINALS IN NATION'S CAPITAL

EBONY 60th ANNIVERSARY YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION CONTINUES WITH 2005 OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS LUNCHEON

NEW STRATEGIES PURSUED TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE

Baby Boomers Won't Go Quietly

The Balm In Gilead Launches The ISIS Project: A Cervical Cancer Initiative

WheelockCollege Announces the Inauguration of The First African-American President in College’s 116-year history

FRASERNET, INC AND UNITYFIRST.COM PARTNER TO GENERATE AWARENESS OF POWERNETWORKING 2005

FORD SHOOTS AND SCORES WITH SUPPORT OF HBCU STUDENTS AT 2005 CIAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

AAI to host 27th Africa Thursday Congressional Seminar CORPORATE AMERICA PARTNERING WITH AFRICA:
Strengthening Local Capacity and Improving Health Care on the Continent

Actors switch roles from performance to performance in Pulitzer-Prize winning Topdog/Underdog at New Repertory Theatre

ASTRAZENECA PRESENTS NEW DATA DEMONSTRATING CRESTOR® REDUCED C-REACTIVE PROTEIN LEVELS IN AFRICAN AMERICAN PATIENTS

Lincoln Center Theater presents a new musical from the creators of Ragtime

FREE "BUSINESS EXCHANGE: 2005 TOUR FOR SUCCESS" Targeting African American Entrepreneurs Launches at Marriott Oakland City Center March 16th

FIVE HBCU STUDENT FINALISTS TO COMPETE FOR FORD SCHOLARSHIPS

MAJORITY OF EMPLOYERS ACCEPTS BUSINESS CASE FOR DIVERSITY

New Book "Invisible Mathematics" Provides an historical view of African Americans and Mathematics

ARCHBISHOP TUTU VISITS NEW YORK CITY Announces Next Critical Phase of Historic International Peace Center

Malcolm X/Ella L. Little-Collins Family Foundation and Rodnell P. Collins, nephew of Malcolm X recognize the 40th anniversary of Malcolm's assassination on February 21, 1965

The Executive Leadership Council Leadership Institute Compiles Latest Data of African Americans on Corporate Boards

New England Conservatory Presents 26th Annual Thomas A. Dorsey Gospel Jubilee,February 19-20, 2005 NEC's 200-Voice Millennium Gospel Choir Featured at Sunday Afternoon Concert in NEC's Jordan Hall

MINORITIES DISTRUST PROMOTION POLICIES

NEW BOOK ON POST TRAUMATIC SLAVERY DISORDER: DEFINITION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

RENOWNED MUSICIAN MASEKELA AT NYU FOR CONCERT, CONVERSATION WITH BELAFONTE

Bishop Harry Jackson and Other Leaders Launch the High-Impact Leadership Coalition With Moral Value Summits in Key Cities Across America, Starting with L.A. on Feb. 1st

(Local)Springfield's 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast to be held on Saturday, January 15, 2005 at the Sheraton Springfield Hotel ( 9 a.m.)

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR FRANKLIN RAINES, FORMER CEO OF FANNIE MAE

Vigilante Advertising's Urban Think Tank Releases Annual Top 5 List of Social and Commercial Drivers for Marketers and Individuals

ONE OF A KIND AWARD GIVEN ON HUMAN RIGHTS DAY TO WRITERS AND ACTIVISTS

AMERICA'S OLDEST-KNOWN AFRICAN BURIAL GROUND AND SOUTH AFRICA'S "FREEDOM PARK" ARE LINKED BY COMMON STRUGGLES, KINDRED SPIRITS, SAYS BARBARA MASEKELA, SOUTH AFRICA'S U.S. AMBASSADOR

Renaissance Art & Design Gallery and Heard Gallery Present Epiphany V: Women of Color Speak

WTG GROUP SALES OFFERS THE BEST OF BROADWAY AND MORE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

EMPLOYERS PLAN FOR HOLIDAY DIVERSITY CHALLENGE

WTG GROUP SALES OFFERS THE BEST OF BROADWAY AND MORE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Holiday Fine Art Prints & Originals Show at the Community House in Southborough

BLANCHE TALKS WITH ACCLAIMED COUPLE RUBY DEE AND OSSIE DAVIS ALONG WITH HAVING SPECIAL GUESTS FOR THANKSGIVING THIS WEEK WITH BLANCHE ON "GREATNESS BY DESIGN"- XM CHANNEL 169

DIVERSITY TRAINING GROWS BY TEN PERCENT IN '04

ANDREA BROOKS, A CHAMPION OF CIVIL RIGHTS FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WORKERS By Sylvia Thomas Ballinger

International Arms Trade Fuelling Human Rights Abuses in Darfur, Sudan

(Local)New Rep explores racial politics in the art world with Permanent Collection

International Arms Trade Fuelling Human Rights Abuses in Darfur, Sudan

NEW DATA PRESENTED FOR REDUCING BAD CHOLESTEROL IN AFRICAN AMERICANS

EARVIN "Magic" JOHNSON, LINDA JOHNSON RICE, EARL GRAVES JR., AMONG NATION'S TOP AFRICAN AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURS TO JUDGE FINALS IN FORD'S HBCU CLASSIC BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION

Maurice Hines and Foundation Celebrate the Legacy of African-American Arts and Culture

WHEN THE WALLS CAME DOWN - DURING AND YEARS AFTER 9/11

2.5 MILLION AMERICANS WITH EPILEPSY ARE ABOUT TO BE HEARD

AFRICAN-AMERICAN EMPLOYEES STILL COMPANIES' TOP FOCUS

THE NAACP FORMALIZES PARTNERSHIP WITH PFIZER TO ADVANCE HEALTH OF AFRICAN AMERICANS

Diversity and Women Leadership Summit, Washington, DC: HONEST FEEDBACK MOST HELPFUL TO WOMEN'S CAREERS

BUSH'S ACCUSING JOHN KERRY OF BEING "A LIBERAL" SHOULD BE FIGHTING WORDS FOR BLACK VOTERS

Health Centers Present Benefit Gospel Concert to Honor State Senator Dianne Wilkerson

Zimbabwean Government Policies Impede Access to Food, Violate International Human Rights Law, Amnesty International Charges

Leading Conservative Black Pastor for Bush Predicts President Will Win 20% of Black Vote

African American entrepreneur opens a UPS Store franchise in Atlanta (Smryna), Georgia

AAI Distinguished Alumna Awarded 2004 Nobel Peace Prize

STARTING TODAY, 45 MILLION UNINSURED CAN FILL PRESCRIPTIONS FOR PFIZER MEDICINES AT SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS

HEALTHCARE DIVERSITY GETS A NEW CHAMPION

New $50 Note unveiled at special ceremony

NAREB® Creates Partnership with Chase Home Finance To Offer Discounted And Flexible Programs For Customers

9th Annual National Diversity Conference to Highlight Leadership, Learning and Innovation

New Book By Author Brings Fresh Look To Multiculturalism Debate--Fear of a "Black" America Multiculturalism and the African American Experience by Donald Earl Collins

The Brooklyn Women's Business Program's 2nd Annual Women's Entrepreneurs Capital Access Networking Business Conference Hosted By JP Morgan Chase

CLAY REYNOLDS TAPPED AS CORRESPONDENT FOR ANTIQUES ROADSHOW SPIN-OFF Veteran of BET and FOX joins Host Lara Spencer for premiere of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW FYI, Wednesday, January 19, 2005

THE AFRICAN UNION: NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES--The Africa-America Institute and The Africa Group cordially invite you to the first annual Africa Day event.

Woburn's Bredy Network (BNMC) brings high tech solutions to disaster recovery efforts in Florida By: Eva Williams

THE PROSTATE NET Your Source for Free Prostate Cancer Screenings www.ProstateNet.org or 1.888-4ProsNet (1-888-476-7638)

National Council of Negro Women Celebrates 19th Annual Black Family Reunion

COLGATE AND NATIONAL DENTAL ASSOCIATION LAUNCH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN FOR DIABETES PATIENTS

NATIONAL CONGRESS OF BLACK WOMEN (NCBW) SETS FORTH ELECTION YEAR AGENDA AT 20TH ANNUAL AWARDS BRUNCH AND ROUNDTABLE

Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, and Alice Walker Featured at New York University International Conference on Black Women Writers from October 12-16

MORE EMPLOYERS SHOWCASE DIVERSITY PROGRAMS

National Feedback Requested on African Burial Ground Memorial Design Finalists, and First Anniversary Commemoration of Re-interment Rites for Colonial Africans Planned

PFIZER HELPFUL ANSWERS™ MAKES PFIZER MEDICINES EASILY AVAILABLE FOR FREE OR AT MAJOR SAVINGS

ENROLLMENT OPEN FOR PROGRAM PROVIDING SAVINGS ON PFIZER MEDICINES FOR MORE THAN 43 MILLION UNINSURED

Herman Russell, Founder of H. J. Russell & Company, to be honored during Atlanta's 2004 Tour for Success:-Business Exchange, Tuesday, August 24

FORTUNE and UnityFirst.com/African American Newswire partner to share 2004 Special Diversity Section, "Diversity Matters"

VALERIE DANIELS-CARTER, ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP AFRICAN AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURS, CHAIRS INITIATIVE TO CREATE LARGEST PRIVATELY OWNED COMMUNITY CENTER OF ITS TYPE IN U.S., AUG. 20

Sharpton, Obama and the Promise of America: By Dedrick Muhammad

CALLING ALL INFLUENCERS: NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE LAUNCHES URBAN INFLUENCE MAGAZINE AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE

New book -- Blessed Assurance: Deep Thought and Meditations in the Tradition and Wisdom of Our Ancestors

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMITTEE OF THE DNC PAY TRIBUTE TO MAYNARD JACKSON

WOMEN UNDER-REPRESENTED IN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

(Local)Roxbury Film Festival Celebrates the Vision and Voice of New England Filmmakers of Color

Heads Up! It's a first! African American Disabled Woman Runs for Senate in George "W" Home District

Rights of Women and Girls in Darfur Remain an Afterthought, Charges Amnesty International in New Report: Mass Rapes Constitute War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity

BUSINESS EXCHANGE: 2004 TOUR FOR SUCCESS GOES TO BALTIMORE: July 29, 2004 at the Wyndham Baltimore - Inner Harbor

Bishop T.D. Jakes Speaks to the Hearts of Men And to the Women Who Love Them: Bishop T.D. Jakes Will Minister to Men and Women During Into The Hearts of Men Speaking Tour

HALF OF EMPLOYERS FEAR DEPARTURE OF WOMEN, MINORITIES

PARTNERSHIP CONVENTION EVENT FOCUSES ON RACE ISSUES AND BOSTON'S "CHANGING FACE" CONGRESSMAN HAROLD FORD KEYNOTES DISCUSSION AT JFK LIBRARY

Harlem Book Fair- Saturday, July 24, 2004 - More than 40,000 Expected to Attend Largest Event for Black Authors
and Book Lovers In The Country! New York is First Stop in National Tour -Freeport LI., San Diego Cal., Phoenix AR, Oakland Cal. and Cleveland Ohio

BUSINESS EXCHANGE: 2004 TOUR FOR SUCCESS IN PHILADELPHIA--July 13, 2004 at the Philadelphia Marriott

PFIZER TO LAUNCH COMPREHENSIVE INITIATIVE EXPANDING ACCESS TO PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS

TREASURY & FEDERAL RESERVE ANNOUNCE SAFER, SMARTER, MORE SECURE $50 NOTE TO BEGIN CIRCULATION ON SEPTEMBER 28

Harlem Book Fair Saturday, July 24, 2004 - 40,000 Will Attend Largest Event for Black Authors and Book Lovers In The Country!

AFRICAN AMERICAN ENTREPRENEUR AND BLACK ENTERPRISE PUBLISHER EARL GRAVES FEATURED IN FRANK INTERVIEW FOR TV ONE'S "ON POINT WITH ARMSTRONG WILLIAMS"

GLOBALIZATION PROMPTS COMPANIES TO BROADEN DIVERSITY

Sears and the Executive Leadership Council to Help CEOs Explore Management of Workplace Diversity

ANCESTORS' DIET KEY TO IMPROVED AFRICAN-AMERICAN HEALTH Cuisine Entrepreneur Says 150-Year-Old Diet Reveal Today's Health Answers

(Local)On June 17, 2004, join the National Black MBA Association and the National Association of Hispanic MBA's for a power networking and career fair event.

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ANNOUNCED FOR GRAND BOULE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION IN PHILADELPHIA

New Book--"WHY AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN ARE NOT ACHIEVING"

THREE MONUMENTAL EVENTS IN ONE MAKE FOR OLYMPIC-SIZED RELIGIOUS GATHERING THIS MONTH

National Center of Afro-American Artists, Inc. To Host "COOTA AND THE MAGIC QUILT" Book Signing

BUSINESS EXCHANGE: 2004 TOUR FOR SUCCESS GOES TO CHICAGO June 10, 2004 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

National Center of Afro-American Artists, Inc. To Host "COOTA AND THE MAGIC QUILT" Book Signing

The Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival August 12-14, 2004

New England Conference on Black Philanthropy To be held in New Haven, Connecticut

BLACK PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY OF GREATER NYHONORS  THEATER MARKETING AND PR PROFESSIONALS IRENE GANDY,  MARCIA PENDLETON AND DONNA WALKER KUHNE AT NYC OFFICE OF BURSON-MARSTELLER

(Local))Funding Will Channel Resources to Underserved Boston Youth this Summer

AFRICAN AMERICAN OFFICIAL OF U.S. SECRET SERVICE PARTICIPATES IN UNVEILING OF NEW $50 NOTE

GRAND BOULE OF SIGMA PI PHI FRATERNITY PREPARES FOR CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION ----IN PHILADELPHIA----

FIRST-EVER SURVEY OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN PHYSICIANS' ATTITUDES & PERCEPTIONS ABOUT MEDICAL PROFESSION FINDS 'THE JOY IS GONE'

SEARS INTENSIFIES AFRICAN-AMERICAN OUTREACH-Retains Author, Genealogist To Plan Family Reunions On Dedicated Web Site

A SALUTE TO JOURNALISTIC EXCELLENCE EXAMINING THE BLACK CONDITION-Miller Brewing, NNPA Announce A Call For Entries For Annual Messenger Awards Competition

Walgreens Launches Chicago-Area Minority Youth Fitness Initiative-Nation's Largest Drugstore Chain To Expand African-American Programs

Amnesty International Calls on Sudanese Government to Intervene to End Systematic Rape of Women and Girls

BUSINESS EXCHANGE: 2004 TOUR FOR SUCCESS LAUNCHES IN NYC April 29, 2004 at the Marriott Marquis

DAMITA J. BARBEE TO LEAD ORGANIZATION URBAN FINANCIAL SERVICE COALITION

URBAN FINANCIAL SERVICES COALITION AND CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER BOARD OF STANDARDS, INC. JOIN FORCES TO PROVIDE GREATER CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITIES IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY

BISHOP T.D. JAKES HOSTS MEGA FEST 2004 1ST EVER FAMILY EVENT UNITING THREE POPULAR CONFERENCES

GHANAIAN DELEGATES, MEMBERS OF ROYAL FAMILY IN NYC TO DISCUSS OVERSEAS LAND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE NINA SIMONE CULTURAL VILLAGE

AMERICAN MUSIC LEGEND, NINA SIMONE, INSPIRES GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES FOR TRADE DEVELOPMENT AND CROSS-CULTURAL EDUCATION IN AFRICA

P.O.V.’s ‘Love & Diane’ Tells Haunting Story of Broken Homes, Mothers and Daughters in Urban America

PBS's FRONTLINE hosts screenings and panel discussions for the film "Ghosts of Rwanda" in Boston (March 23) and Washington DC (March 24). Media are invited to attend.

Linkage Announces 2004 "Summit on Leading Diversity" -Unprecedented Gathering of Business Leaders, Advocates and Celebrities Focused on $1.5 Trillion Diversity Market

Aetna Honors African American Dentists -- 23rd Annual Calendar Celebrates Efforts to Overcome Disparities

NEW BOOK ON RACISM CHALLENGES READERS TO EXAMINE THEIR HEARTS

Survey Results Confirms 'Good Book' Means Good Business

Upcoming Diversity Programs by NEHRA

What's Keeping You From Being Fit and Fabulous in '04? 7 Comebacks to Common Excuses

The Premier Student Minority Recruiting Program Increases by 28 Percent: DESPITE A CAUTIOUS INDUSTRY, AAF INCREASES HONOREES FOR MOST PROMISING MINORITY STUDENTS PROGRAM www.aaf.org

Richard Roundtree, Charles Burnett, St. Clair Bourne, Carroll Blue, and Dr. Maria Moreno Vega to headline ZORA! Celebration of New Black Cinema, January 28-29

The Diversity Channel Outsources Hosting and Support of Electronic Learning Products to Accenture

(Local)Boston’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Addressing workplace discrimination

MGM / BARBERSHOP 2 SUPPORT PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS WITH HISTORIC CAMPAIGN TO REACH AFRICAN AMERICAN, LATINO MALES

FASHION PIONEER GEOFFREY HOLDER AND CARMEN DE LAVALLADE HONORED AT FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BY FASHION & ARTS XCHANGE INC.

Gospel Great Richard Smallwood Returns to Boston for 25th Anniversary Edition of The Thomas A. Dorsey Gospel Jubilee at New England Conservatory

PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES INC. CHANGING LIFE STYLES OF AFRICAN AMERICANS

NEW REPORT: THE STATE OF THE DREAM: BLACK-WHITE GAPS STILL WIDE - SOME EVEN WIDENING -SINCE DR. KING'S DEATH

Social Artist Carrie Weems will present a "Feast for the Eyes and Intellect" at "Embracing Eatonville: A Photographic Survey" Opening Reception and Panel at Hurston Festival '04

The Ford Motor Company has launched a $100,000 national Building your Entrepreneurial Success Today(BEST) business plan competition open to emerging and established businesses.

Dick Gregory Supports Michael Jackson with Fast for 40 Days and Asks Friends of Jackson Around World to Join in Daily Prayer for Truth to Prevail

Dick Gregory Completes 40 Day Fast and Prayer Vigil For Truth in Michael Jackson Case

DR. WANDA J. NELSON HEADS THE INDUSTRY IN PROMOTING HAIR CARE FOR WOMEN OF COLOR

Teens Need Parents' Presence More than Presents This Holiday Season

$1.8 Million Awarded to 1,100 Dental Professionals

50,000 Americans (and counting) Have Started Building a Brighter Financial Future

RESILIENT RESISTANCE: THE MYERS OUTSTANDING AWARDS 2003

The Amistad Committee and AMISTAD America Participate in
Humanitarian Mission to Sierra Leone, Birthplace of the Amistad Captives

New England Minority Supplier Development Council to host its 29th Annual Awards Dinner

Tips Every Parent Should Know to Help Keep Their Teen Driver Marijuana-Free

Religion and Medicine Blend To Give Religious Leaders Tools To Battle HIV/AIDS Unique Pilot Program Certifies Faith Leaders In Prevention & Outreach

NATIONAL DIVERSITY ORGANIZATION ELECTS CRACKER BARREL EXECUTIVE TO ITS BOARD--Norman J. Hill named to MultiCultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance Board of Directors

Tips for Parents: "UNMASKING" TEEN MARIJUANA USE THIS HALLOWEEN SEASON

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE® HONORS TOP PERFORMERS AT ITS ANNUAL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE

"Household helps pave the road to financial security" Angela Bassett promotes Build Your Tomorrow nationwide campaign to teach consumers ABCs of credit

Amnesty International Urges Independent Judicial Review of Convictions of the Grenada 17

"Urgent Need for Minority Marrow Donors" Dana-Farber encourages people to become bone marrow donors during November's National Marrow Awareness Month

Gain Huge Cost-Savings by Video Conferencing Your Meetings [Essay] by Richard Cavalier

Saturday, October 25, 2003, The Color of Film "2003 Film Series" presents a Fall fundraiser entitled "A HOLLYWOOD HALLOWEEN FILM EVENT" with Boston premiere screening of CRAZY AS HELL, with Special Guests Michael Beach and Eriq LaSalle, plus a Celebrity Look-A-Like Contest emceed by damali ayo and judged by Eriq LaSalle and Michael Beach.

Actress Lisa Raye joins Perennial Strategy Group's CEO Lamell McMorris at Rainbow Push's Annual Dinner and Birthday bash for Jesse Jackson, Sr.

LOVE, POLITICS, AND COMPLACENCY CHALLENGED IN NEW NOVEL YOUNG SONG

FBI RAID ON BLACK NEWSPAPER RAISES FREEDOM OF SPEECH QUESTIONS IN AUGUSTA By Charles Walker Sr.

PERENNIAL STRATEGY GROUP HONORS JACKSON,HOSTS RECEPTION FOR CITIZENSHIP ED FUND

PERENNIAL STRATEGY GROUP HOSTS BOOK SIGNING FOR AUTHOR STANLEY CROUCH

African Americans Continue to Play A Key Role in Production of US Currency New $20 in Color Due in October

UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION COMMITMENT FROM ALTRIA GROUP, INC.

African American History on the Block

AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER HANDLES THE TRUE TASK OF MAKING MONEY

Amnesty International Labels Recruitment of Child Soldiers War Crime, Says Demobilization Efforts Ineffective in DRC---Conscription of Children Continues Despite Armed Groups' Promises to the Contrary, Organization Warns

THEY CLEARED THE LANE: THE NBA’s BLACK PIONEERS AUTHOR RON THOMAS AND PRO AM LEAGUE FOUNDER TONY PETTAWAY HONORED FOR SPORTS HISTORY, PUBLIC SERVICE

Empowering Sororities and Fraternities

LITTLE ROCK LAWSUIT: FALSE CLAIMS, SOME "RECYCLED" FROM PREVIOUS UNSUCCESSFUL LEGAL ACTIONS

Annual New England Minority Enterprise Development Celebration to be held on Monday, September 8, 2003

TONY AWARD WINNER RUSSELL SIMMONS IN ATLANTA FOR TOUR FOR SUCCESS SERIES Joined by Tony Brown, host of PBS’s “Tony Brown’s Journal”

The National Council of Negro Women - Greater Boston Section invites you to attend the book signing by Dr. Dorothy I. Height on Friday, July 11, 2003 celebrating her memoir,Open Wide the Freedom Gates.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS DRAW ATTENTION TO RACE THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMY: EMPHASIZE CONTINUED NEED FOR DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF DIVERSITY

INCLUSION STARTS WITH I AUTHOR AND DIVERSITY EXPERT RELEASES NEW BOOK

FIRST NATIONAL SURVEY OF CHILDREN IN IMMIGRATION DETENTION EXPOSES MISTREATMENT, LENGTHY DETENTIONS, LEGAL BARRIERS

Executive Leadership Council Symposiums Address Black Success in Corporate America

FORTUNE partners with UnityFirst.com and African American Newswire to distribute special diversity section, "The Diversity Factor"

MARTIN SCORSESE’S “THE BLUES” KICKS OFF PBS FALL SEASON WITH SEVEN-NIGHT BLUES TELEVISION FESTIVAL

Modern Day Abolitionists to Speak in Hartford, CT

Noted Television Personality Judge Greg Mathis Will Address Annual Men's Health Summit

WAR IN IRAQ HAD NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS OF MILLIONS WORLDWIDE, CHARGES AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

Onyx Woman-Career, Business & Financial Magazine for Women of Color

THE GLOBAL DIVERSITY GROUP BUSINESS EXCHANGE:2003 TOUR FOR SUCCESS WILL BE GOING TO Dallas/Fort Worth/Metroplex, TX

NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY TO FIGHT MONEY LAUNDERING

National African-American Organizations Join Campaign to Introduce New $20 Note The New Color of Money: Safer. Smarter. More Secure.

(Boston Local)Free Sneak Preview of New PBS Series "This Far by Faith: African-American Spiritual Journeys"

FORD MOTOR COMPANY PRESENTS THE "EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP" SYMPOSIUM AT LEADING MINORITY CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NOW IN PAPERBACK The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

NCI Campaign to Reduce Health Disparities Will Save Lives

NETWORKING: NOW MORE THAN EVER BEFORE; NETWORKING CONFERENCE OFFERS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR TROUBLED ECONOMIC TIMES

Sistah's Are Doin' it For Themselves Onyx Woman Magazine is the How-To guide for Black Professionals

HHS and NCI Launch National Campaign to Address Diet-Related Diseases Affecting African-American Men

THE "GLOBAL DIVERSITY GROUP BUSINESS EXCHANGE: 2003 TOUR FOR SUCCESS" GOES TO NEW YORK, NY

Household Awards over $1 Million in Grants to Local Communities to Promote Financial Literacy

US: Death by discrimination - Time to Halt Executions

BLACK ENTERPRISE MAGAZINE LAUNCHES THE BLACK ENTERPRISE BUSINESS REPORT

FERM THE MULTICULTURAL CONDITIONING CURL & BODY PERM SYSTEM, ACHIEVES SPECTACULAR RESULTS ON ANY TYPE OF HAIR TEXTURE

AMISTAD America, Inc. Announces Freedom Schooner Amistad's 2003 Great Lakes Tour

MILLER'S 2003 GALLERY OF GREATS CALENDAR HONORS ACADEMIC DREAM WEAVERS

Sears, Roebuck and Co. and ELC Co-Sponsor Symposiums to Address Diverse Leadership in the Inclusive Workplace

Syndicated Empowerment Vignette Series Debuts On Urban Radio Stations Across The Nation

Linkage's Summit on Leading Diversity-Unprecedented Gathering of CEOs, Fortune 100 Companies, Government and Diversity Experts

OpEd: Racial Profiling Will Never Make America Safer

SUMMER SNOW: Reflections from a Black Daughter of the South by Trudier Harris

CRACKER BARREL WINS FEDERAL COURT RULING Judge Rejects Class Action Request in Employee Suit

New Book(Beacon Press): Young, Gifted, and Black

LANDMARK MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME MUSEUM EXHIBIT HONORS AFRICAN AMERICAN PIONEER BESSIE STRINGFIELD

Janice McLean DeLoatch gets to the real bottom line....Panty Hose She is one of the top women of color distributors of panty hose

D. Edward Wells Credit Union, the only Black credit union in Western Massachusetts (Springfield), protests takeover by the Federal government

Amnesty International USA Introduces Benjamin Jealous: Director of New US Domestic Human Rights Program

(Boston-Local)The 24th Annual Thomas A. Dorsey Gospel Jubilee

(Boston-Local)NORTHEAST HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION HOSTS ANNUAL DIVERSITY DINNER Tuesday, February 25 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm at the Marriott Copley Place Hotel in Boston, MA.

EXPERIENCED OUTREACH EXECUTIVE JOINS CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE®

PREMIERE SCREENING OF UNCHAINED MEMORIES: READINGS FROM THE SLAVE NARRATIVES

Chase Commits $500 Billion in Home Financing by End of Decade to Minority and Underserved Markets

Sodexho Foundation Gives $150,000 Grant to the Hispanic College Fund

HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY WITH A PUBLIC RADIO SERIES SALUTING AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN IN HISTORY

(New Book):The Condemnation of Little B: New Age Racism in America, By Elaine Brown

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE* PROMOTES EDUCATION AND THE ARTS DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Coretta Scott King and Rev. Bernice King to Address over 500 Diversity Practitioner's

ONEUNITED BANK BECOMES NATION'S LARGEST BLACK-OWNED BANK

BLACK ENTERPRISE MAGAZINE TO TAKE VAIL BY STORM Star-studded Entertainment Lineup Scheduled For Fifth Anniversary of The Winter's Leading Business Networking Event

New Book: Early Praise for LOVING DONOVAN by Bernice L. McFadden

Sodexho Foundation Provides $150,000 Grant to The United Negro College Fund

SIXTY STUDENTS ENROLLED AT HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES RECEIVE $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS FROM RED LOBSTER

DR. SHERRILL BERRYMAN JOHNSON CARRYING AND PASSING ON THE DANCE TORCH OF LEGENDS

 

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