Weekly Digest
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Spotlight
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Special Event! Performance Featuring Ayanna Gregory 
Date: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: WETA Building,
2775 S. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22206
This month, we're shaking up our monthly General Body Meeting to bring you a unique evening of storytelling from Ayanna Gregory, the daughter of humorist and Civil Rights Activist Dick Gregory. Join us as Gregory takes us on an intimate voyage into the powerful relationship between her father and Martin Luther King, Jr.--two men who helped change the face of America.
Don't miss Ayanna Gregory's groundbreaking storytelling in an intimate setting. The cost for this event is $15 for members; $20 for non-members.
Click HERE to view a special flyer and for more information, contact Personal and Professional Development Director Natasha Smith, professionaldevelopment@nvulypn.org.
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Next Week
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After Hours Business Mixer - May 2012 Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Waddell Theater on the Loudoun Campus of Northern Virginia Community College
1000 Harry Flood Byrd Highway Sterling, VA 20164
Join the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce and YPN as we renew relationships, make connections and engage in networking!
Special rate for YPN members! Also first five people to contact YPN President Gerald S. Padmore will receive a larger discount. To take advantage of the 50% discount, members should enter promo code ypnloudon. YPN is listed as a community partner on the registration site. Click HERE to sign up for the event.
For more information contact Gerald S. Padmore, president@nvulypn.org.
Committee Meetings
Personal and Professional Development
Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Contact: Natasha Smith, professionaldevelopment@nvulypn.org
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Coming Soon
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Save the Date!
National Urban League Annual Conference
Date: July 25 - 28, 2012
Location: New Orleans
Register now as the National Urban League heads to New Orleans for the 2012 annual conference! Taking place in an important election year and themed "Empower the Nation," the conference will tackle the issue of double digit unemployment affecting urban communities reminding each of us of the power and responsibility we share in making our country better and the integral role education plays in enabling that change.
Register today at www.nul.org.
YPN has a special room block at the Marriott Spring Hill Suites.
KING SUITE
QUEEN SUITE
For booking info, contact Gerald S. Padmore at president@nvulypn.org.
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As a part of its commitment to the community, the Northern Virginia Urban League has developed an endowment fund that provides scholarships to minority and other disadvantaged students who enroll at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. Click HERE to donate.PROMISES Circle: $1000 and above
Gerald S. Padmore DREAMS Circle: $500 to $999
Kristen Herring, Amanda Moore, Courtney McSwain, Ryan Love
HOPES Circle: $250 to $499
Nicole Battle,
Tiffany Young, Natasha Smith,
Benjamin Terry, Mia Barnes, Marcel Lewis,
Elijah Gelzer, Tonya Williams
WISHES Circle: $10 to $249 |
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Black Opal Pics! ________________ |
Everyone had a great time celebrating with this year's Empowerment Honorees! Click HERE to view the event photos.
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The Latest from the National Urban League on Trayvon Martin
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The National Urban League demands justice in the death of Trayvon Martin. Stay up-to-date on the latest developments and statements from President and CEO Marc Morial at iamempowered.com.
Click HERE to view.
Central Florida Urban League Stands for the Pursuit of Justice
Click HERE to view.
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Member Spotlight
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Tyra Beamon
Empowered Young Professional
"Being a member of YPN motivates me to not only strengthen my ties with the community, but also to hone my talents as a young professional which are equally as important."
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Affiliate News
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NOVAUL E-Newsletter
The Northern Virginia Urban League (NOVAUL) is pleased to present the first e-Newsletter. Check out pictures from the 2011 Annual Awards Dinner and updates on events sponsored by NOVAUL.
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Community News
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In the Movement
In the Movement is a feature publication that tells YPN's empowerment story--the story of our members, our programs and the lives we touch every day through our service. In this issue, we focus on developing influential leaders and celebrate the YPN leadership. +READ ONLINE +DOWNLOAD PDF |
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