Feb 12: Greater Fort Lauderdale, A Place to Meet

At the recent mid-winter conference of the Association of Executives of the National Urban League over 100 select top leaders from the national office and local affiliates, including Broward County's 35-year-old chapter, returned to Greater Fort Lauderdale to re-energize and  strategize around key organizational concerns and economic and social issues facing Black communities in the U.S. today. Click here for Albert Tucker on the Urban League.

The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is crafting its most ambitious meeting to date during a first time stop in Fort Lauderdale in June, 2010.  International members are coming from as near as Caribbean and as far away as Europe to the 24^th annual conference which will focus on expansion of the group's global education, mentoring, and empowerment programs for African American males.  In addition, members will also give back to the community by participating in local projects that will leave a lasting impact on the Fort Lauderdale area.

Chairman Albert Dotson credits the organization's partnership with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau with making plans for this year's conference a communitywide effort one of the most exciting ever.  According to CVB President Nicki Grossman, "This is one of the most valuable investments we have ever made." Click here for Albert Tucker on 100 Black Men.

Kitty Oliver, Ph D
Oral Historian