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Dr. Christopher Metzler
Benjamin Todd Jealous
Rodnell P. Collins
Hope Masters
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---Georgetown University launches Diversity Management concentration---
Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies is offering a Master’s Degree in Professional Studies and Advanced Professional Certificates with concentrations in International Human Resources Management, Diversity Management and Strategic Human Capital Management. The Diversity Management concentration is the most cutting edge and innovative in the country. Earlier this year, noted diversity authority and thought leader Dr. Christopher Metzler met with Todd Corley, VP/Diversity & Inclusion – Abercrombie & Fitch to discuss the idea of establishing a comprehensive education and practice in a field that many organizations are still working to understand and learn how to incorporate it into their business processes. Together, the two presented the lifelong work of Dr. Metzler to Georgetown knowing that the university was the best positioned to promote this work. According to Dr. Metzler, "Given Georgetown’s mission, its innovation and its proven reputation for excellence, I am excited to join the faculty." Dr. Metzler, who has joined the School of Continuing Studies as Associate Dean, said, “We look forward to welcoming a diverse cohort of students this Fall. Our students will be the next generation of leaders who define the practice of HR and Diversity.” Corley added, “As a Georgetown Alumnus and a diversity practitioner, I am excited about what this means for the diversity profession and I look forward to challenging myself and others on how to make organizations successfully manage diversity as a critical business issue.” The program has been created with the need of working adults in mind and as such has flexible full and part time options. Admissions are on a rolling basis and students can apply immediately at http://www12.georgetown.edu/scs/hr/. For more information, read the full story on UnityFirst.com . Also, contact Dr. Metzler at (202) 687-8700 with any questions.
---NAACP – New national president---
The NAACP National Board of Directors has announced the selection of Benjamin T. Jealous as National President & CEO. He is the 17th person chosen to lead the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization in its 99-year history. Benjamin Todd Jealous served as President of the Rosenberg Foundation, a private independent institution that supports advocacy efforts to make significant improvements in the lives of California's working families and recent immigrants. Also, he was Director of U.S. Human Rights Program at Amnesty International. While there, he led its efforts to pass federal legislation against prison rape, rebuild public consensus against racial profiling in the wake of the September 2001 terrorist attacks, and expose the widespread sentencing of children to life without the possibility of parole. Formerly, Jealous served as Executive Director of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University and a master's degree in comparative social research from Oxford University where he was a Rhodes Scholar.
---Remembering Malcolm X---
In celebration of Malcolm X’s birthday, May 19, the Charles H. Wright Museum in Detroit, Michigan, will host a day of engaging and exciting activities for all ages, exploring Malcolm X: The Life and Language of Liberation. The morning begins with a live broadcast from the Museum with WGPR Detroit’s Mason Radio, highlighting the mood and the music of a significant era in American history. Programming also includes, "In the Words of Malcolm," an oratorical contest as well as an enlightening conversation with Professor James Small of the Black Studies Department, City College of The City University of New York. As a member of the Organization of Afro-American Unity (O.A.A.U.) and Imam (minister) of the Muslim Mosque Incorporated, both founded by Malcolm X, Professor Small gives a first hand account of his life’s experiences during the tumultuous 1960s. In honor of Malcolm’s legacy, Rodnell Collins, nephew of Malcolm X is speaking in Dallas, Texas about the life and times of Malcolm X and is also sharing his Foundation’s newly released official portrait of Malcolm.
---Economic and Development Opportunities in Africa---
The Leon H. Sullivan Foundation will lead U.S. based delegates to Arusha, Tanzania for its Eighth Summit scheduled June 2-6. Ethiopian Airlines, the official carrier for the Summit, will use two 767 jets to transport the delegates to Tanzania. The first flight departs on May 28th and includes a two night stay in Ethiopia's capital city of Addis Ababa. The second flight will depart on May 30th and will stop on Zanzibar Island for one night at Summit's end. Keeping in alignment with Reverend Sullivan's vision, both flights will arrive in Arusha on May 31st a few hours apart. Early confirmations have already been received by African Heads of State, as well as notable people and organizations from the U.S. such as Reverend Jesse Jackson, NBA star Kelenna Azubuike (Golden State Warriors), actor Lou Gossett Jr., B.E.T. (Black Entertainment Television), CBS Radio's Frank Ski, CNN's TJ Holmes and many others who plan to join the Summit movement in Arusha. Invitations have also been extended to various civil rights and African American organizations including UNCF, 100 Black Men, National Association of Black Accountants, Abyssinian Baptist Church(Harlem, New York) and Greater Allen AME Church (Brooklyn, New York)."We are excited to bring such a large contingency of African Americans and others from The Diaspora to Africa," stated Hope Masters, President & CEO, of the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation and Summit Convener.
---Apollo Theater to hold Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony---
The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc., announced that on Monday, June 2, 2008, it will host its fourth annual Hall of Fame Induction & Gala. The star-studded event will bring together the best and brightest in business and entertainment to raise funds in support of the Apollo's 74-year legacy and its initiatives for emerging artists, education programs and community outreach efforts in New York City and beyond. Hosted by comedienne and actress Wanda Sykes, this year's event, in preparation for the Apollo's 75th Anniversary, will commemorate the life and music of Apollo Legend Smokey Robinson with a ceremony inducting the performer into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame where he will join predecessors Gladys Knight, James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald and Little Richard. The awards ceremony will continue with the Ruby Dee & Ossie Davis Arts and Humanitarian Award given to Pauletta and Denzel Washington as well as appearances by the presenters of the evening including Oscar nominated actress, Ruby Dee, Oscar nominated actor, Terrence Howard and Grammy-Award winner, Janet Jackson. The corporate award will be presented to Verizon for their ongoing commitment to the community. The Apollo was one of the first theaters in New York City, and the country, to integrate, welcoming traditionally African-American, Hispanic, and local immigrant populations.
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