June is Black Music Month
BPN
Volume 1 Issue 3 www.
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The Black Professionals News
AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSIC
APPRECIATION MONTH, 2011
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
The music of our Nation has always spoken to the condition of our people
and reflected the diversity of our Union....
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June is Black Music Month BPN Volume 1 Issue 3 www. earlharvey. com June 2011 The Black Professionals News AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSIC APPRECIATION MONTH, 2011 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The music of our Nation has always spoken to the condition of our people and reflected the diversity of our Union. African-American musicians, composers, singers, and songwriters have made enormous contributions to our culture by capturing the hardships and aspirations of a community and reminding us of our shared values. During African-American Music Appreciation Month, we honor the rich musical traditions of African-American musicians and their gifts to our country and our world. From the cadenced hums of spirituals to the melodies of rhythm and blues, African-American music has been used to communicate, to challenge, to praise, and to uplift in times of both despair and triumph. The rhythmic chords embedded in spirituals have long expressed a deep faith in the pow
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BPNVolume 1 Issue 4 www.
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The Black Professionals News
Philadelphia International Records 40th Anniversary
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BPNThe Black Professionals News
Volume 1 Issue 2 www.
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MAYOR NUTTER ANNOUNCES
INCREASE IN CITY-AWARDED
MINORITY CONTRACTS
Mayor Michael A.
Nutter announced that through the first half of Fiscal Year
(FY) 2011, the Nutter administration has almost achieved its goal of 25 percent
participation in city...
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BPNThe Black Professionals News Volume 1 Issue 2 www. earlharvey. com May 2011 MAYOR NUTTER ANNOUNCES INCREASE IN CITY-AWARDED MINORITY CONTRACTS Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced that through the first half of Fiscal Year (FY) 2011, the Nutter administration has almost achieved its goal of 25 percent participation in city contracting opportunities received by Minorities, Women, and Disabled-Owned Businesses (M/W/DSBEs). The Office of Economic Opportunity’s (OEO) 2nd Quarter, FY11 Report shows that M/W/DSBEs received 24. 3 percent ($83 million) of contracts that were issued directly by City departments. The City’s goal is to increase the number of contracts awarded to M/W/DSBEs to 25% by the end of FY2011. This goal is detailed in OEO’s “Inclusion Works: Economic Opportunity Strategic Plan”, which was launched on February 8, 2010. “The OEO’s FY11, 2nd Quarter report shows the City’s tremendous progress in promoting fairness and inclusiveness when awarding
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NAMDVolume 11 Issue 2 www.
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The Black Professionals News
The Growth of Black-Owned Businesses:
Entrepreneurship by Necessity
Marc H.
Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League
"I had to make my own living and my own opportunity! But I made it! Don t
sit down and wait for the opportunities...
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NAMDVolume 11 Issue 2 www. namdphiladelphia. com March 2011 The Black Professionals News The Growth of Black-Owned Businesses: Entrepreneurship by Necessity Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League "I had to make my own living and my own opportunity! But I made it! Don t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them!" Madam C. J. Walker, trailblazing African American businesswoman. There is a silver lining in the dark cloud of the great recession. A new Census Bureau report reveals that from 2002 to 2007 the number of Black-owned businesses in the United States increased by 60. 5 percent to 1. 9 million – more than triple the national rate. According to Census Bureau Deputy Director, Thomas Mesenbourg, “Black-owned businesses continued to be one of the fastest growing segments of our economy, showing rapid growth in both the number of businesses and total sales during this time period. ” The reasons for this are m
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BPNThe Black Professionals News
Volume 1 Issue 1 www.
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Ducky Birts 50 years of Community Service
We are honored to be entrusted with your contribution under the auspices of
The Ducky Birts Foundation.
Ducky has created a legacy of caring for others,
dedicating his career as an entrepreneur and civil...
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BPNThe Black Professionals News Volume 1 Issue 1 www. earlharvey. com April 2011 Ducky Birts 50 years of Community Service We are honored to be entrusted with your contribution under the auspices of The Ducky Birts Foundation. Ducky has created a legacy of caring for others, dedicating his career as an entrepreneur and civil activist, also nurturing the growth our community s most valuable resource; Our Children. "Molding tomorrow s leaders today", Ducky understands that having a education as a means to social justice, equity, self determination and freedom. Since establishing the foundation in 2006, many scholarships have been awarded for students attending Cheyney and Lincoln Universities. The secondary focus is to educate youth on economic development and government operations on all levels, along with a Christian basketball program. This year the foundation is celebrating The Fifth Medallion Scholarship Banquet. Saturday, April 16, 2011 at First District
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NAMDVolume 11 Issue 2 www.
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Black History Is American History
The Black Professionals News
From Oscar Payne
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NAMDVolume 11 Issue 2 www.
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Black History Is American History
The Black Professionals News
From Oscar Payne
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