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On December 8 at the National Press Club in Washington DC (1 to 3 PM ET), a press conference by a coalition of activists will remember Human Rights Day and the need to defend human rights. Contact: Jeffrey Imm, usa@realcourage.org, 301-613-8789

FFMT, Inc. and Call Me MISTER will hold the first Day at the Capitol in Tallahassee, FL. This event serves to increase awareness of both programs and to explore strategies for increased diversity among Florida's public school teachers.

Brian Keith launches New Talk Radio show aimed at political awareness for young people.

The National Minority Business Council cautions elected officials that not reaching a compromise on a long-term solution to the Federal government budget will have repercussions that will extend to the voting booth, this coming November and next.

On December 8 at the National Press Club in Washington DC (1 to 3 PM ET), a press conference by a coalition of activists will remember Human Rights Day and the need to defend human rights. Contact: Jeffrey Imm, usa@realcourage.org, 301-613-8789

Exploring Critical Issues, the award-winning broadcast series conceived and hosted by Adelphi University President Dr. Robert Scott, and produced by Telecare Studios, resumes this fall with an exploration of “Immigration: Finding Common Ground.”

FFMT, Inc. and Call Me MISTER will hold the first Day at the Capitol in Tallahassee, FL. This event serves to increase awareness of both programs and to explore strategies for increased diversity among Florida's public school teachers.

Brian Keith launches New Talk Radio show aimed at political awareness for young people.

The National Minority Business Council advocates the passage of the American Jobs Act. NMBC President & CEO John F. Robinson draws on Martin Luther King's "Life's Blueprint" speech as a 2011 blueprint for Congress & business to create new jobs.

A “Business After Hours” networking event , sponsored by the Minority and Women's Chamber Coalition in Denver, will follow the Buyers & Sellers Procurement Assistance Fair Aug. 30.

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A roundtable discussion on the restoration of Crimean Tatars’ rights will be hosted by Professor Leonidas Donskis MEP at the European Parliament in Brussels from 09.00–11.30 on 28 June 2011.

Law School Admissions Council's Diversity Matters Award recognizes Phoenix School of Law for its commitment to valuing all individuals

The Minority Business Hall of Fame & Museum will induct four individuals May 10 at UCLA’s J.D. Morgan Center Hall of Fame in Los Angeles. Colorodo Rockies co-owner Linda Alvarado, founder of Alvarado Construction, Denver, is among the inductees.

The National Minority Business Council cautions elected officials that not reaching a compromise on a long-term solution to the Federal government budget will have repercussions that will extend to the voting booth, this coming November and next.

Leading commercial bank unveils, in conjunction with Women’s History Month, tailored banking services for women, including opportunities to collaborate with experienced female banking professionals, network with others at special events

Vera Moore, founder of the cosmetics line that bears her name, keynotes at Natl. Minority Business Council’s Entrepreneurs' Forum, 3/31, NYC; Saori Kawano, founder, Korin Japanese Trading Corp., to report on impact of Japan quake on U,S, economy.

The heavy price paid for being a member of a minority group Mircan was deemed worthy of the best film score with the White as Snow film that she began working on in 2008, but what happened?

Drew Little, founder of The Illuminated Ventures Project (IllVP), is starting a year long challenge entitled “The Dream Journey”, which aims to show the world that there’s a better way to do business: Doing Well By Doing Good.

North Texas Panel to Discuss Impact of Health Care Reform

The Natl. Minority Business Council Women’s Business Leadership Conf. meets Oct. 19th in New York CIty. Jacqueline Wales, author of “The Fearless Factor” and Karenann Carty, Academic Dean, Monroe College, New Rochelle, will headline the event.

S.M.A.R.T. Moves2010 – Telling Entrepreneurs How to Earn Green by Going Green

In the midst of current news stories like the firing of U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Shirley Sherrod and the proposed building of a mosque near Ground Zero in NY, it is clear that, when it comes to diversity, America still has a long way to go.

With all the dilemmas in the world, why should we totally depend on government and non-profits to solve social problems? There's a new way to make investors, customers, employees, and local communities happy while making the world a better place...

This week on "Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys"-podcast chat with two experts, Dr. Rani Whitfield and Dr. Charles Modlin, about Men's Health issues.

10 June 2010 10h00 – 14h00 Room ASP 3G2 , European Parliament, Brussels

RESPECT FOR CULTURAL DIVERSITY IS RESPECT FOR ALL OF US Cultural Diversity Is A New Popular Buzzword Which Is Why USARiseUp.Com Is Taking The Conversation To The Streets!

Agency to work closely with PRIDE’s newly formed Green Division Green Division focuses on green outreach in communities of color

A new scholarship offered by The National Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc. (NACME) and the SME Education Foundation rewards the academic excellence of minorities pursuing manufacturing engineering education.

CONFERENCE RECRUITS MINORITY BUSINESSES FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Agencies Seek Increased Minority Participation in Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs

120 Kids from NYC's Public Schools will sing French Winter Carol at French Consulate on December 12

Women and minorities in business are invited to join at www.buildathrivingbusiness.net

For the second year in a row, MaidPro has been included into the National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI) as one of the “Top 50 Franchises for Minorities.”

Large percentage of ethnic teens lack health insurance, according to recent research.

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge yesterday certified a lending discrimination class action against Wells Fargo Bank. The class action was brought against the lender on behalf of loan customers in minority communities in Los Angeles.

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The Academy of Engineering initiative is a collaboration of the National Academy Foundation (NAF), Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) working to prepare youth for engineering careers.

Racing for change set to change the standards by which motorsports is percieved by minority communities.

St. Louis MO based firm brings career empowerment to the “Magic City” at Embassy Suites

The Democratic primary season is sliding to a bizzare conclusion thanks to the DNC rules committee and the decision to seat all the Florida and Michigan delegates but only allow them 1/2 vote. Hillary balks at decision and issues misleading ad.

TaxDiversity.com is a new initiative addressing the lack of diverse personnel within the tax profession launched by Tony Santiago, owner of Tax Search, Inc. and TaxTalent.com

St. Louis Mo based KGHarris & Associates, LLC brings career empowerment to the historic banks of the Mississippi River on Laclede’s Landing at HoteLumiere

In light of a recent study by the Boston Consulting Group featured in Inc. Magazine The Profiles Series is producing Special Program focusing on minority executives in the new century.

National Society of Black Engineers To Be Featured on 'the Profiles Series' for a story outlining Ithe academic and professional advancement and community improvement aspects of its mission