March 19-23, 2008
The National Society of Black
Engineers 34th Annual National Convention, which will be held at the Orange
County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
Richard K. ("Rich") Templeton,
president and chief executive officer of Texas Instruments (TI), will deliver
the keynote address at the 11th Annual NSBE Golden Torch Awards, which honor
the best and brightest in engineering and technology. The event will be hosted
by the award-winning actor and author Hill Harper.
April 12, 2008
The African/African-American
Historical Society/ Museum is planning their eighth Anniversary Celebration
for April 12, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran High School, in the
auditorium. A new partnership has been formed for his celebration. The museum
will join with “Unity Performing Arts Foundation” (UPAF) to produce one of the
most historical events, THE HISTORY OF A PEOPLE, Volume 1, that this city has
ever seen.
More information at:
http://www.african-americanfw.com
April 23 - 26, 2008
Event location: Fairview Park Marriott 3111 Fairview Park Drive Falls Church,
VA 22042
American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA), a national not-for-profit
association dedicated to promoting the understanding of affirmative action and
equal opportunity, announces today that it will hold its 34th annual
conference in the Washington D.C. area. Confirmed speakers include: Political
Commentator, Donna L. Brazile; U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Commissioner, Christine M. Griffin; Comedian & Civil Rights Activist, Dick
Gregory; VP of Corporate Responsibility, Dell Inc., Gilbert F. Casellas;
Pulitzer Prize Winner and "Chicago Tribune" Columnist, Clarence Page; South
African Ambassador to the U.S. Welile Nhlapo; and CEO of the National Urban
League, Marc Morial.
More information at:www.affirmativeaction.org
April 26, 2008
The Black Writers On Tour Writers' Conference will be held in Los
Angeles on Saturday, April 26th, 2008 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Event Location: LAX-Crowne Plaza Hotel, 5985 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles,
California 90045. More than 300 Black authors, agents and editors gathering
for a one day event. This year's theme is, Literacy is Everybody's Business,
Who Will Tell Our Story? 2008 Literary Award Recipients: A. C. Bilbrew
Public Library, Esowon Books, Zahra's Books, Smiley's Books, Shore Books, Word
of Life Christian Bookstore, Windsor Hills Christian Bookstore, and Nu Lyfe
Books and Art. Authors wishing to gain exposure, attract new readers, and sell
books, and for all wishing to participate in the Poetry Jam Competition visit
www.blackwritersontour.com
or call 323- 750-3592.
May 1-3, 2008
Black Health Magazine will be hosting the inaugural National Black Women's
Health Conference entitled, "I Am Every Woman". The conference will be
held in the beautiful city of Atlanta, Georgia, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza.
Attendees will have a chance to win a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350. For more
information visit the conference website at
www.nbwhc.com.
May 9, 2008
Power Move 2008 leadership summit at the Allegro Hotel,171 W.
Randolph St., in Chicago.General attendees can register online at
www.urbaninfluencemagazine.com.
Online registration by May 1 is $65. Onsite registration is required after May
1, and is $75. Online registration before May 1 for members of the National
Urban League Young Professionals, Yum! Brand employees and Allianz associates
is $55. Onsite registration is required after May 1, and is $65 for members of
those three groups.
May 16-17, 2008
Gospel on the Plaza celebrates gospel music as a truly distinctive art
form, and the rich multicultural heritage of San Antonio provides an ideal
setting for this celebration 6:00 PM
San Antonio, Texas
on Maverick Plaza
with the adult choir competition. Special guest host will be singer, actor of
the Broadway Production of The Color Purple, Guy Fortt. For more on
eligibility, competition rules, and application deadlines, please visit
www.americanlegacymag.com
or call Debbie Daniels at 212 367-3154.
May 17-18, 2008
The first annual National Black Book Festival in Houston, Texas. Location at
the George R. Brown Convention Center. The Festival is co-sponsored by
Cushcity.com,
one of the leading Web sites featuring African-American literature, and the
Houston Black Expo, the largest African-American tradeshow in the state of
Texas.
May 30 - June 1, 2008
Event location: Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
BookExpo America, one of the largest book trade exhibits in the world,
provides independent African American book publishers, self publishers,
authors, Black Interest Imprints at major publishing houses, distributors,
literary agents, publicists, librarians and bookstore owners exposure to more
than eighty thousand book buyers and booksellers from across the globe.
More exhibiting information: Mike Carlucci at 203-840-5625 - email: mcarlucci@reedexpo.com
- Tony Rose at 520-568-6692 - email: amberbk@aol.com Any questions or
suggestions: amberbk@aol.com
July 17 - 21, 2008
JAMAICA: Reggae
Sum Fest
From $899 plus tax from Chicago. Includes roundtrip air from Chicago, 4 nights
at the Grand Bahia Principe - Junior Suite - All inclusive -meals, alcoholic
beverages, and entertainment. From Dayton, 5 nights at the Grand Bahia,
airfare, transfers, All inclusive $1102 plus tax. Land only 4 nights $620
includes transfers.
For more information call Four Seasons Travel at (800) 548-2198 or
visit
www.4seasonstvl.com
