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ANNOUNCING THE 23RD ANNUAL LONG ISLAND GREEK FEST AND INTRODUCING THE 1ST EVER AFRICAN AMERICAN FRATERNAL PARADE
Co-Sponsored by the NPHC Long Island Nassau and Suffolk County Chapter
Jersey City, NJ (BlackNews.com 5/25/07) - GreekFest 2007, the largest and only Black Greek Festival, Parade and Picnic in the north east, will take place on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - the last Saturday in June.
The National Greek Network Inc., 721 PRODUCTIONS and Brock Starr Entertainment, the organizers of the annual festival / party for college students in the tri-state area, have come together to make 2007 the best event ever. This year, they expect over 25,000 visitors.
In previous years, people traveled from various distances to attend the festival - North and South Carolinas, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, D.C., Connecticut, Massachussetts, and even farther.
Neos, pros, alumni, friends, cousins and others are invited to attend the festivities which will be held on Nassau Road in Roosevelt, Long Island, New York. There will be special discounts for traveling and hotel stays available.
There is also an open invitation to some of the artists that became superstars after being introduced on the Greekfest stage in the last 17 years. These include alumni such as Naughty by Nature, Biz Markie, Lauren Hill, Wyclef Jean, Busta Rhymes, P. Diddy and the Bad Boy Family, Ashanti, Funk Master and much more. New artists will have a space waiting for them to get up and perform. For sponsorship information, call 201-946-6728.
Interested ones should make travel plans now, and plan to stay the weekend in Long Island. The event will feature Greeks from around the nation, stage performances and DJ's, vendors, stepshows, and fun had by all.
ABOUT GREEKFEST
GreekFest began in 1984 by Black Greeks from C.W. Post (Long Island Univ), Cheney Univ (PA), Alphas from Old Westbury (SUNY) and Hostra, and Kappas from St. Johns joined by Greeks from Stony Brook, Adelphi, CUNY / SUNY school.
In 1998, as a production of National Greek Network, Inc., GreekFest.com has become "the premier online source for information about Black Greek-Life throughout the world."
Together, National Greek Network, Inc. and Greekfest.com are the premier links between members of Historically Black Greek-Letter Organizations and Corporate America.
VENDING/SPONSOR/PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES:
Food Vendor opportunities are available for just $200 plus a $125 fee for a Nassau County Health Permit. Non-Food Vendor opportunities are available for just $150 total. 10x10 Sponsor / Business Booths are available for $750.
Artist Performance opportunities are available for $750. Each independent artist/group gets 7 minutes, from 11am till 1pm. Labels wanting blocks of 15 minutes should sign up now for $1250. Stage time is on a first-registered, first-served basis. Time is limited, and so is the space.
For more details or to send in a payment, contact:
National Greek Network Inc.
301 Boyd Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
Phone: 646-479-9587
Web: www.greekfest.com
BETTER BALTIMORE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES REV. MEDGAR L. REID AS THE VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL AFFAIRS STRATEGIST
Rev. Reid Will Start in His New Position in the Office of Government Relations on May 1
Rev. Medgar L. Reid
Baltimore, MD (BlackNews.com) - The Rev. Medgar L. Reid, a native Baltimorean, has served as a Maryland Governor appointee – Director of the Office of Community Initiatives. Since 1994, Rev. Reid has been an on-call staff Chaplain with the University of Maryland Medical System. Throughout his career, Reid has developed, and continues to form, partnerships with influential community groups, corporate and government leaders who are important in establishing beneficial relationships with impact.
Ms. Kim Williams, President / Founder of the Better Baltimore Foundation (BBF) is pleased to announce that Rev. Medgar L. Reid has been named Vice President, Global Affairs Strategist in the Office of Government Relations. Reid will represent the interest of BBF by building support and strengthening constituency commitment for the purpose of serving the people in need in the greater Baltimore Area.
As a member of the United Nations Association, Reid will be networking with the 192 official delegates of the United Nations, 535 members of Congress and elected officials in all 50 states to bring about positive change for the citizens of Baltimore in the areas of health care, technology, economic development, housing, education, justice, and environmental matters.
Better Baltimore Foundation, Inc. (BBF) is a not-for-profit public charity founded to promote other charitable and service organizations or grass roots groups by directing resources to support the humanitarian efforts that address the needs of the underprivileged.
The BBF organization has benefited by the advisement of several well respected community leaders who are either members of the board, advisory committee, or partners. Some of these members are Kimberly Rosenstock, Laurie Bezold - Fusion Partnership, Inc., Ackneil M. Muldrow, II, Dr. David Dalton, Dr. Vicki L. Cooper, Tony Regusters, Byron J. Harris – Merrill Lynch, Jason C. Bass, Michael Brown, Gerald Brown, Genia Loving-Clash, Lennox Graham, and Roderick C. Willis, Esq. Kim Williams says "I am envisioning the powerful impact the BBF organization will have on the community-at-large in bringing Rev. Reid on board."
For more information, call Kim Williams at 410-868-9731 or email at kwilliams@betterbaltimorefoundation.org.
When we think of pageantry in America, we think of the beautiful and talented women in sequin gowns, swimsuits and talent. Well, the producers of the Mr. Collegiate African American Scholarship Pageant (MCAASP) has been dispelling this imagery since 1990 when the pageant was created to empower Black college men and to counteract the negative imagery of the them as perpetuated in the society. Contrary to popular acceptance, the principles of character, self-esteem, positive role modeling and services are limited less and the MCAASP officials hope to grow the next generation of African American leaders.
Candidates are being sought for the 2007 Mr. Collegiate African American Scholarship Pageant, set for April 4-7 in Houston and Prairie View, Texas, with the finals on April 7 at 7:00 p.m. The pageant is in its fourteenth year and is opened to Black men the ages of 18-28 who are enrolled in four-year American colleges and universities. The pageant is being held in conjunction with the National Leadership Summit on the Black Male.
The goal of the Program is to dispel the myth that one has to be a product of a negative environment by creating a model of excellence for a positive belief in oneself and race, and encouraging individual and group achievement in the pursuit of excellence.
Candidates compete for more than $10,000 in scholarships and prizes, and the opportunity to represent the national program. Competition includes a private interview with Judges, personal platform (oratory), talent, formal attire and on stage interview and question.
Deadline for application is February 28, 2007. For application, write to: The Mr. Collegiate African American Scholarship Program: P. O. Box 841595, Houston, TX 77284-1595; 713-927-6947, email: mrcollegiate@iwon.com.
JBG Member Toi Hightower (left) Singer Yolanda Adams (center) JBG Founder Chrisena Coleman
CBS New York Anchor Shon Gables (left), Fantasia (center), and JBG Founder Chrisena Coleman (2nd from right), and others at an awards ceremony in New York where Coleman received a phenomenal woman award
Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) (2/2/0-6) - Just Between Girlfriends Founder and New York Daily News Reporter Chrisena Coleman announces plans to kick off the JBG Denim & Diamonds: Girls Night Out 2006 Tour to raise money and awareness to combat domestic violence.
The five city tour, with stops in Houston, New York, Atlanta, Tampa and Los Angeles, kicks off February 10th in Houston. The events are a series of parties for professional women, moms and single women who need a grown up time out. The events will feature an assortment of activities including a denim & diamonds fashion show, silent auction, raffle, comedy and musical performances, karaoke, urban line dancing, networking, interactive games and tons of giveaways.
Coleman, a 42-year-old mother of two young sons, uses this event as a vehicle to benefit victims of domestic violence. As a journalist who reports on murder and mayhem Coleman sees how domestic violence affects the lives of millions of women.
"Domestic Violence is no laughing matter," said Coleman. "It is a national crisis that affects hundreds of thousands of women regardless of their race, age, net worth, education or sexual orientation. Domestic Violence is that dirty little secret that our grandmothers, mothers, sisters, aunts, nieces, daughters, neighbors and co-workers have dealt with in private. Its time to break the cycle, bring the issue to the forefront and take action against those who abuse."
Just Between Girlfriends women's networking group began in 1997 when Coleman penned a best-selling book by the same name. To celebrate the release of her book and mark the end of her book tour, she invited 10 of her closest girlfriends to the Bahamas for an action-packed weekend.
After word spread about the trip, Coleman hosted 200 women in the Bahamas. For the past eight years, the Columbus Day Girlfriends Getaway Weekend has become a staple in the lives of many women.
The women who traveled with Coleman on her annual trip had so much fun, they asked Coleman to host local events in the New York area. Coleman agreed, but only if the events raised money for charities that assisted women and children. Together, Coleman and her 3,000-plus members from around the country, have raised money for domestic violence, AIDS awareness, diabetes and breast cancer. Just Between Girlfriends has also hosted events to collect clothing, school supplies, toys and books for the under privileged.
Coleman's charitable work with Just Between Girlfriends has caught the attention of Lifetime TV and they are currently airing a promotional, mini-bio on Coleman as part of its Real Women, Real Stories shorts.
The Girls Night Out Tour is sponsored by the Bermuda Tourism Board, Liz Claiborne, Pepsi Bottling, Universal-Motown Records, Cocktails by Jenn and Chadwicks.
For more information about news reporter-turn-philanthropist Chrisena Coleman and the Girls Night Out Tour, please visit www.justbetweengirlfriends.com
The Girls Night Out Tour Schedule:
Feb. 10, 2006 --- Houston, Texas; Sheraton Suites Hotel
March 22, 2006 --- New York City; Stereo nightclub
April 28, 2006 --- Atlanta, Georgia; Westin North at Perimeter
May 19, 2006 --- Tampa, Florida; Sheraton Suites
October 6, 2006 --- Los Angeles; Century Plaza Hotel & Spa
Tickets Available online $30 Advance, $45 Door and $100 VIP
Founder/Executive Director Crystal Davis & Her 5 Talented Children
Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com 3/20/06 ) - Family Love Outreach Workshop, Inc. (FLOW) is looking for 1000 Men, in 2006, which fit the description of Leader, Provider, Protector and Strength in their Family and Community.
We invite Men from the surrounding communities of Los Angeles to join us on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 5pm, at Tina Coopers' M&M's Restaurant in Leimert Park, the "One" on Degnan, 4317 Degnan Avenue. When Men work together, all things work out! Join Family Love and pledge your support in time for the FLOW 50 Project, scheduled for Saturday, April 1st through Saturday, May 20th, 2006. Contact Crystal Davis at 323-997-3072 or Minister Fred Shaw, to reserve a time to speak!
We're bringing back old fashioned family values and accountability! Too many of our young Men and Women have become prey to the world of drugs, illicit sex and criminal activities, and we all just shake our heads in shame. No more! This Is A Call To Action!
By seeking out Men, who represent goodness and decency, and who stand as the Head of his family and leader in his community, we will be able to bring them to the table and present them to the many youths who are in the foster care system, welfare system, homeless, in juvenile hall and on probation, and create a Partnership Agreement with open lines of communication and support. There is a whole lot more to it; this is just a start...
It's Time For Family Love To Bring Change! www.familyloveoutreach.org
Washington, DC, March 10, 2004 – Jack and Jill of America, Inc. – one of the country’s largest and oldest African American cultural, civic and social organizations for children – has relocated its corporate headquarters from Florida to the Nation’s Capital. The move to Washington, DC, was prompted by the organization’s renewed focus on one of its major goals -- to support national legislation aimed at bettering conditions for all children. Leading these efforts will be Jack and Jill’s National President Ida L. Younge, along with newly hired Executive Director, Mioshi James Moses.
“This is an exciting time for Jack and Jill of America,” says Moses. “Although we have always been influential in the formation of social policies that affect children, our new proximity to Capitol Hill facilitates more consistent and active involvement, and further positions the organization as a key collaborator and leading voice on such issues.” A lawyer by training, Moses brings years of organizational management, business, and legal experience to the organization as a result of her employment with Booz Allen Hamilton, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Ernst and Young. She will also be responsible for the day-to-day activities at headquarters, which include improving the overall efficiency of its operations, as well as working on legislative issues with the National Executive Board. According to Younge, “Mioshi has a well established record of achievement. Having grown up in Jack and Jill, she also brings a first hand understanding of the organization, a passion for its mission and a commitment to furthering the Jack and Jill legacy amongst future generations.”
Jack and Jill’s National Executive Board officially dedicated the organization’s new offices located at 17th and U Streets, Northwest, by hosting an open house and Gala last fall for members, community partners and other VIPs. More than 300 guests were in attendance, including Jack and Jill officers from across the country.
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. was founded in 1938 by a group of mothers with the idea of bringing children together in a nurturing and culturally enriching environment. Today, more than 8,000 members strong, Jack and Jill is organized into seven regions that span the United States, each with local chapters whose members work to make a difference in the lives of their families and in the communities in which live. At the helm is its National Executive Board, which include President Younge; Alice Peoples, national vice-president; Linda Knight Burkley, national recording secretary; Dayatra Baker-White, national treasurer; Evelyn S. Davis, national corresponding secretary; Murvyn Baker Kelsey, national editor; Regina Barger Singleton, national program director. For more information on Jack and Jill of America, Inc., call 202-667-7010 or go to the website at www.jack-and-jill.org.
Washington, DC - (4/6/04) Rhonda Roberson, President, The Black Patriots Foundation (BPF) announced today that Rear Admiral Larry L. Poe, USNR (Retired), Deputy Inspector General and Walter Woods, Managing Director of the American Gas Association have been elected to the organization's Board of Directors.
Rear Admiral Poe's naval career reflects both active and reserve service. He served on active duty for seven years with assignments as a naval intelligence officer in Vietnam, Korea, Thailand, and Washington, D.C. As a naval reservist, Rear Adm. Poe had numerous leadership assignments, including commanding all Naval Intelligence Reservists in the Washington metropolitan area a command of over 800 drilling reservists. Since his selection to Flag Officer rank, he has served as the Vice Director of Intelligence for the U.S. Atlantic Command, and as Commander, Naval Reserve Intelligence Command a nationwide command of over 4500 reservists.
In a Naval career that spanned some 36 years, Rear Admiral Poe has been recalled to active duty to serve in three key leadership assignments: Commander, Office of Naval Intelligence; Principal Director for Intelligence to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and as the U.S. Defense Attaché to France. Rear Adm. Poe is currently the Deputy Inspector General for the Coalition Provisional Authority in the Office of the Inspector General. Rear Admiral Poe is a native of Rowan County, North Carolina.
Mr. Woods is Managing Director, Commercial Markets at the American Gas Association (AGA), which is headquartered in Washington, DC. AGA is a national trade association providing services and advocacy for 185 local distribution company members. AGA members serve customers in all 50 states, delivering gas to over 50 million homes and businesses. His work is in the assessment of future supplies of natural gas, natural gas storage, key pipeline transportation issues and other related topics in the gas industry. Mr. Woods resides in the District of Columbia.
In addition to Rear Admiral Poe and Mr. Woods, the following members were elected as officers: Faiger M. Blackwell, Chairman; Joanne Jones, Esq., Vice-Chair; James L. Granum, Esq., Secretary; Water Woods, Treasurer; Reverend Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, Chairman Emeritus.
Founded in 1985, The Black Patriots Foundation was formed to establish a national memorial, increase awareness, and educate all Americans about the more than 5,000 blacks who fought for the independence of this nation in the American Revolutionary War. Today the Foundation's efforts celebrate the legacy of those heroes of the past and the selfless and courageous service of contemporary black patriots.
[distributed through BlackPR.com/BlackNews.com]
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