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Total of 4 Letters Sent to Capitol Hill Highlight Efforts to Eliminate Inefficiencies in Cell Phone Service for Those in Need; Health, Security and Employment Benefits of Program Emphasized. WASHINGTON, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ahead of a hearing today before the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, 31 leading organizations - including the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Alliance for...
The University of the Virgin Islands has attracted an impressive list of national leaders and experts to speak at major upcoming UVI events: prominent businesswoman, entrepreneur and philanthropist Loida Nicolas Lewis, will be the featured speaker in UVI’s inaugural presentation of the 13D Entrepreneurship Speaker Series; Harvard Law School Professor Charles Ogletree, Jr. will be the speaker for the Annual Alfred O. Heath Distinguished Lecture Series; and former U.S. Congressman,...
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15: NOTABLE BLACKS IN LAW Profile America -- Friday, February 15th. Black History Month stories often celebrate Thurgood Marshall, a successful attorney who became the first black appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1967. The trail to that tribunal was broken over a...
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12: NAACP Profile America -- Tuesday, February 12th. One of the nation's major civil rights organizations is 104 years old today -- the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Founded to combat lynching, and segregation, the NAACP continues to work...
NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund regrets to announce the cancelation of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund 25th Anniversary Awards Gala at the Hilton New York on Monday, October 29, 2012. This historic black-tie gala that was scheduled to be hosted by CeCe and BeBe Winans and feature a performance by Wyclef Jean will not take place due to the eminent evacuation of New York City caused by Hurricane Sandy. All the sponsors deeply regret this...
NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Host: Bebe & CeCe Winans Entertainment: Wyclef Jean Presenters: Megan Good, Jasmine Guy, TJ Holmes, S. Epatha Merkerson, Logan West, Lynn Whitfield Invocation: Al Sharpton Guests: Selita Ebanks, Claudia Jordan, Simon Huck, General Dennis L. Via, Amy Poliakoff, Marjorie Gubelman, Mikki Taylor/ Essence Magazine The Thurgood Marshall College Fund is proud to announce an appearance by CEO Johnny C. Taylor on the NBC show, Positively...
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch announced the complete list of honorees for the 22(nd) Annual NAACP Theatre Awards. The show will be held on Monday, November 5, 2012 at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood and will feature performances by Tichina Arnold (Everyone Hates Chris) and Shoshana Bean (Wicked). Celebrity presenters include Samuel L. Jackson (Avengers), Blair Underwood (L.A. Law), Kate Burton (Grey's Anatomy),...
MIAMI, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, National Spokesperson and Advisory Board Chairman for Energy Edge Technologies Corp (OTC: EEDG), delivered the keynote address to the Washington DC Green Festival on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at the D.C. Convention Center. Dr. Chavis' speech was titled, "Building a Sustainable Green Movement in America." Throughout the speech, Chavis highlighted his work with Energy Edge Technologies and stated, "I am pleased to be...
Millions of Michiganders Are Not Registered to Vote As Oct. 9 Registration Deadline Looms DETROIT and WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nonpartisan, nonprofit groups dedicated to increasing participation in elections are using mailings, new digital tools and other efforts to reduce the massive number of Michiganders who are not registered to vote. The deadline for citizens to register in Michigan for the fall election is October 9. More than 2 million eligible...
Association Encourages Members to Take Pledge WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to today's announcement by AT&T to commit to a national push to stop texting while driving, the NAACP issued the following statement: "The NAACP applauds AT&T's efforts to work to eliminate a disturbing and dangerous trend - texting while driving. With today's announcement of September 19th's "No Text On Board Pledge Day," when all Americans will be asked to...
