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Organization: |
The International Society on Hypertension in
Blacks, Inc. |
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July 9-11 |
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Event: |
Annual Health Convention |
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Location: |
Washington, DC |
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Description: |
The International Interdisciplinary
Conference on Hypertension and Related
Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Ethnic
Populations, held annually since 1985,
offers the latest research on, and practical
approaches to, the prevention, treatment,
and control of cardiovascular diseases. The
conference attracts recognized lecturers and
an audience of international health
professionals who gather to learn from each
other, debate the utility of current medical
practice and theory, present exciting new
research, and continue to build solutions
for eliminating the disproportionate rates
of cardiovascular disease in ethnic minority
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Organization: |
National Council of La Raza |
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Date: |
July 10-13 |
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Event: |
Annual Conference |
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Location: |
San Antonio, TX |
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Description: |
NCLR's Annual Conference is the largest
gathering of its kind in the Hispanic
community, serving as the meeting ground for
over 20,000 community organization leaders,
activists, and volunteers; elected and
appointed officials; members of the
corporate, philanthropic, and academic
communities; senior citizens; college
students; and youth.
The NCLR Annual Conference consists of four
days of the most thorough and cutting-edge
workshops addressing critical issues in the
Hispanic community, five key meal events
before an audience of 2,000, and
presentations from speakers of national and
international prominence. |
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NAACP |
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Date: |
July 10-15 |
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Event: |
National Convention |
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Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
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Description: |
A yearly tradition, the NAACP Convention
will set the stage for its programs and
legislative agenda for the next year. This
convention of the nation’s oldest and
largest civil rights organization attracts
more than 10,000 attendees. |
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League of Latin American Citizens |
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Date: |
July 12-17 |
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Event: |
81st Annual Convention & Exposition |
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Location: |
Albuquerque, NM |
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Description: |
The LULAC Convention convenes the national
delegates of LULAC to discuss issues, set
policies, and elect the organization’s
leaders. The convention is covered
extensively by national and local media. It
is the only convention in which
representatives from Latino communities from
across the country determine the positions
and strategies of a national Hispanic
organization.
The LULAC Convention is well attended by
major corporations and government agencies
who recognize the importance of reaching out
to Latino leaders and influential community
members directly. There are opportunities to
sponsor workshops and events, to showcase
products and services, and to recruit
Hispanic professionals. All proceeds from
the convention support the dedicated work of
LULAC to improve the quality of life for
Latinos. |
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Organization: |
Native American Journalist Association |
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Date: |
July 21-24 |
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Event: |
26th
Annual Convention |
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Location: |
St. Paul, MN |
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Description: |
The Native American Journalists Association
serves and empowers Native journalists
through programs and actions designed to
enrich journalism and promote Native
cultures. NAJA recognizes Native Americans
as distinct peoples based on tradition and
culture. In this spirit, NAJA educates and
unifies its membership through journalism
programs that promote diversity and defends
challenges to free press, speech and
expression.
NAJA is committed to increase the
representation of Native journalists in
mainstream media. NAJA encourages both
mainstream and tribal media to attain the
highest standards of professionalism, ethics
and responsibility. |
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Organization: |
National Association of Minority Automotive
Dealers |
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Date: |
July 22-24 |
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Event: |
Annual Conference |
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Location: |
Chicago, IL |
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Description: |
The conference offers attendees the
opportunity to voice and hear concerns of
minorities regarding the automobile
industry, discuss techniques for achieving
maximum success, and creating an agenda for
the upcoming year through roundtable
discussions, one-on-one meetings, and
workshops held throughout the convention. |
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Organization: |
National Black Chamber of Commerce |
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Date: |
July 22-24 |
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Event: |
18th
Annual Conference |
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Location: |
Houston, TX |
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Description: |
The National Black Chamber of Commerce was
incorporated in Washington, DC in March
1993. The business association represents
95,000 Black owned businesses and provides
an advocacy that reaches all 1 million Black
owned businesses.
The NBCC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan,
nonsectarian organization dedicated to the
economic empowerment of African American
communities. 190 affiliated chapters are
locally based throughout the nation as well
as international affiliate chapters based in
Bahamas, Brazil, Colombia, Ghana and Jamaica
and Businesses as well as individuals who
may have chose to be direct members with the
national office. |
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National Urban League |
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Date: |
July 27-31 |
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Event: |
Annual Conference |
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Location: |
Washington, DC |
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Description: |
The National Urban League Annual Conference
attracts national leaders in the corporate,
political, philanthropic, and civil rights
communities. The conference is a national
forum for debate and discussion on policy
issues and creating solutions to the
challenges confronting African Americans and
urban communities. |
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Organization: |
National Association of Black Journalists |
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Date: |
July 28 - August 1 |
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Event: |
34th
Annual Convention and Career Fair |
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Location: |
San Diego, CA |
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Description: |
NABJ holds an annual convention and careers
fair each summer with dozens of plenary
sessions and workshops for professional
development. The careers fair draws hundreds
of recruiters and is among the best means of
finding a job in the industry. NABJ draws as
many as 3,500 journalists, students and
media professionals to its conventions
The annual Salute to Excellence awards and
special recognition honors (Lifetime
Achievement, Journalist of the Year,
Community Service, etc.) are bestowed at
each convention. |
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